Note taker: Laurie Elfrank
Officers in Attendance: John Elfrank, Mark Derr, Jeff Weymouth, Jim Greene, Laurie Elfrank
Guest Presenter(s): Outgoing officers: Steve Bromley, Jack Anderson, Mike Maryan, Sarah Chisholm - Advisor, Rich Sheffol - Mariel Leggett

Treasurer's Report: Balance on Hand, Incoming Funds, Outgoing Funds, Fall Picnic results, tax forms completed.

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - SLAGA Geocoins
Presenter: Sarah Chisholm
Discussion: The latest coin artwork and various samples were reviewed. Suggestions for improvements were made.
Conclusions: Final artwork needs to be approved by the close of the next Board Meeting.

Action Item: Get updated coin blueprint artwork from Hogwild.
Person Responsible: Sarah Chisholm, Deadline: 2 weeks

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - 'Best Of' Awards
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Andrew Senger was unable to attend. John Elfrank read a letter to the officers submitted by Andrew. Very few award nominations were received this year.
Conclusions: Send the 'Best Of' Awards ballot to the SLAGA membership in an email blast. Officers need to personally encourage members to vote by the deadline.

Action Item: Send 'Best Of' Awards ballot to membership.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: 2 weeks

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Officer Transition
Presenter: All outgoing officers
Discussion: Incoming officers' duties and responsibilities
Conclusions: Officers' duties will continue as outlined in SLAGA Geocaching Organization Bylaws, Article III - Board of Directors. The new officers asked Rich Sheffold to continue as Advisor and Website Manager, and he has agreed. The new officers have asked Paul Konopacki to continue as Website Manager, and he has agreed. The new officers asked Jack Anderson to continue as Membership Administrator, and he has agreed. The new officers asked Steve Bromley to continue to assist with calendar maintenance, member communications, and officer elections, and he has agreed. Jim Greene completed the necessary federal tax form. Laurie Elfrank will take on responsibilities as Historian.

Action Item: Find out whether SLAGA needs to complete a state tax form.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

Action Item: Confirm date for next St. Charles County class.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: 1 week

Action Item: Forward copies of SLAGA forms and Geocaching Bingo cards to the President.
Person Responsible: Mariel Leggett, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - 2009 Events
Presenter: Rich Sheffold
Discussion: Next year's GPS 101 and Geocaching 101 classes, membership classes, Spring and Fall Picnics.
Conclusions: Queeny Park may be a better location for next year's GPS 101 and Geocaching 101 classes, as this year's attedance has been low.

Action Item: Confirm dates and location of next year's GPS 101 and Geocaching 101 classes.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: 1 week

Action Item: Find volunteer to host Spring Picnic.
Person Responsible: All officers, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

Action Item: Confirm dates for next year's St. Louis County classes.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: 2 weeks

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - SLAGA Calendar
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Should all events that are heavily attended by SLAGA members be added to the calendar on the SLAGA website?
Conclusions: The Event Calendar on the SLAGA website may include events of interest to SLAGA members, even if the events are outside of SLAGA territory. Officers will submit event links to Steve Bromley if they feel an event should be added to the calendar.

Action Item: Check Groundspeak Weekly Notification for possible events to include on SLAGA calendar.
Person Responsible: All officers, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

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