SLAGA Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date: June 6, 2012
Present: Tom Wolpert, Nathan Rover, Jim Nelson, Jim Greene, Sarah Chisholm, Rich Sheffold, John Elfrank, Laurie Elfrank.
The treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Old Business
· Fall Picnic: SLAGA has not yet reimbursed Steve Bromley for the pavilion reservation. Jim Nelson has receipt and will handle payment.
· Elections: The board discussed nominations received so far.
· Cardinals Care: Has not cashed SLAGA’s check for the donation in memory of Laurie Elfrank’s brother. We will continue to wait.
· Graham Cave event: The event was extremely well attended and well run. SLAGA volunteers talked to approximately 150 people, many of whom were interested in geocaching.
· Graham Cave event lunch costs: Prior to the meeting, board members voted by e-mail to cover the cost of the lunch for SLAGA volunteers.
· Trailer registration and property taxes: This has not yet been taken care of. Jim Nelson and John Elfrank will handle.
· Taxes and Missouri annual report: Jim Nelson reported that federal taxes forms and the Missouri equivalent are due by November 15th. The annual report to the Missouri Secretary of State is due by August 31. Jim will handle both.
· Geocaching.com API: Nathan Rover discussed various ways in which the SLAGA web site might make use of the API.
New Business
· Washington State Park: According to Debra Ray, the superintendent at Graham Cave, SLAGA may be hearing from the land manager at Washington State Park about a similar event to be held there.
· MoAHPERD convention: John Elfrank reported that he and Laurie will not be able to do the presentation after all. Nathan Rover e-mailed Fried Okra, who is unavailable that weekend. After some discussion, John called gmalibby, who graciously agreed to be “volunteered.” Tom Wolpert to forward the information to her.
· Kids’ swag: We have enough on hand for one more large event.
· Board secretary: The board discussed the possibility of appointing a temporary replacement to fill the position since Mary Beth is moving. Tom Wolpert to contact Mary Beth to see what her preference is.
· September meeting: The board discussed the possibility of calling a special meeting to welcome new board members since the September date does not work because of the lateness of the picnic.
The next meeting is Wednesday, 07/11/12. If you want to attend, please contact one of the officers.