Brenda N. called the meeting to order at 6:41pm on February 17th 2009 
at the Coralville Library. 

There were 8 people present:
Mari Howell-Verry                 April Kirchhoff               Sandy Langenberg
Brenda Nelson                        Louise Rhode                   Diana Riahi
Mira Sahu                               Patty Smith 

Officer Reports:

Secretary: 
April read the minutes from Jan. GM meeting. Brenda N accepted minutes
with a change to Add that Mari said she would be willing to hold on to 
the Resource Library. Diana 2nd the motion. April passed around the 
Feb. 7th BOD meeting minutes and had everyone initial them.  

Treasury:
Sandy read the treasury report. There are 2 keys to the safety deposit 
box, Sandy has 1 and Brenda N. has the other. The extra $100 from the 
Lions Club went to pay for the safety deposit box. Dues are due 1 year 
from the date you open up the safety deposit box. It will automatically 
be taken out of our account. Brenda N. accepted the minutes as read and 
Mari 2nd it. Sandy wrote out a check to Patty for the Winter Gathering.

Internet Service Coordinator:
Mari said the Internet looks good. Pam and Kathy want to be taken off 
the site and Amanda wants to stay on via the phone. Email or contact 
Mari with ideas for the upcoming newsletter. Brenda N. gave Mari a 
quote. Need the upcoming events so we can put the on the website, 
newsletter and are brochures. 

Record Coordinator:
Patty needs CPR training. April is going to contact Don Strong to see if 
we can’t get something lined up. Also was wondering about food training. 
Patty workshop update list needed. 

Co-Chair 1:
Louise has nothing

Co-Chair 2:
Brenda N. has nothing

Unfinished Business:
BOD updates:
  Safety Deposit Box: Sandy got it. 
  Bi Annual report: Done April got a copy. Thanks Brenda! 
  Lions Club: Not doing the March pancake supper.
501 ( c ) 3: Putting a copy in the Safety Deposit Box. Sent and mailed 
weeks ago.
990: Still working on it for taxes.
IFF
   Door Prizes: We have a apron with 5 stories with a free membership and 
   we had some prizes left over from the Winter Gathering. If you would like 
   to donate anything please bring it to our next GM Meeting March 17th 2009. 
  Volunteers: Giving people directions, giving stickers out at he end of the 
  sessions, and door prizes. Not sure if they need help with setting up or 
  clean up. 
  Table: ½ resource table is free of charge. Things we are going to put 
  on it are Business Cards, brochures with calendar of events, flower, 
  candy, pencils, and the IAVQCC plaque.
  Polo Shirts: Wear both Friday and Saturday Night
  Hospitality Night:
       Potluck: Everyone is going to bring a dish that’s going to attend 
       this evening. 
          It’s going to be held in a room at the Quality Inn on March 27th 
          starting at 7pm. The room has a large TV, fireplace, and kitchenette. 
          The room will be poolside.
       2010/2011: We decided that we are going to host the Hospitality night 
       for IFCCA for the year 2010.  
 
New Business:
WOYC: Brenda N. volunteered our group to make posters for the WOYC. 
Brenda N. brought in a sample one she did. We discussed it and thought
it was a good one. She’s going to present it to Susan. 
    Door Prizes: 
    Going to give away one of the aprons with the 5 stories 
    along with a free membership to our group on April 17th.
    Table: April 25th having a table at the Sycamore mall. We discussed
    having informational things on our table like our brochure and 
    business cards. We     all so discussed doing an activity with the kids.
    Mari and Diana said they would design some color sheets. 
    
4 C’s Conference:  
We decided not to get a table again.  We are going to wear our polos.
     Door Prize:  We are going to use the last apron and 
     stories with a free membership to give out for a door prize. 

Discussion:
Cedar County Empowerment: Sandy is going to get information regards
to doing trainings in Cedar County for anyone that is interested. 

Talked about some training and special events the group is interested in. 
We need help with this training idea: Family and Community. The group
was going to talk to Charlie Buresh (he’s from Grantwood AEA), and
maybe someone from the Coralville Library. Any help would be appreciated. 
Diana expressed an interest in doing a special event for file folders
and laminating. Talk about making up the December meeting. 
Diana asked about a ladies name that was at a conference. Brenda N. 
is going to check in to it. Brenda N. would like for anyone who had
pictures of the group to please email them or give them to her. 
Next BOD meeting is May 16th 2009 at Pizza Ranch 1-4pm. It will be about 
Membership focus. Then Aug. 1st 2009 and then November 7th 2009 
Fiscal Budget. 

Brenda N. motion to adjourn at 8:42 pm. Louise 2nd the motion.