Call to Order
The Texas Master Naturalist, Mid-Coast Chapter meeting was called to order May 10, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. at Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Collegeport, TX; Vice-President Kris Kirkwood presiding.
Attendance
Ten members were present for the business meeting:
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Allan Berger |
Ray Kirkwood |
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Brigid Berger |
Fred Lanoue |
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Norman Hirsch |
Linda Lanoue |
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Lynn Hughes |
Diane Pletcher |
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Kris Kirkwood |
Hugh Turner |
Program
Bill Carr and Jared Laing of The Nature Conservancy presented a day-long program on Coastal Flora found at Mad Island Marsh Preserve.
Business Meeting
Reports
President's Remarks
None
Secretary
Minutes of the February 16, 2008 meeting were approved as posted on the website.
Treasurer
Frankie Fox sent a report. Training expenses of $232 to date have been paid. The balance in the general fund is $6,854.14. The Turtle Patrol Fund balance remains at $886.81. The Special Award fund remains at $100.
Ray Kirkwood moved to accept Treasurer’s Report, Brigid Berger second, approved.
Membership Committee
Lynn Hughes has agreed to serve as membership chair and requests that anyone interested in serving on the committee contact her.
Education & Training Committee
No report
Projects Committee
Norm Hirsch reported on the plans for education from the Formosa Tejano Wetlands Project, our new partner. Many volunteer opportunities will be available. Chapter members are invited to visit the wetlands two miles south of the City of LaWard on both sides of Highway 172 off Highway 35. Norm will serve as the contact person for the project.
Outreach Committee
No report. The chair remains vacant, and member suggestions for someone to fill the vacancy are requested.
Old Business
Kris Kirkwood reminded members that if they note errors or omissions in the Chapter's Policies and Procedures manual, they should report to the Executive Committee. Members who do not have a copy of the manual should request the file from Kris.
Ray Kirkwood reported on the Chapter's 501(c)(3) status. Letters have been received from two Department of the Treasury sources stating that our tax-exempt status remains in effect. Original copies of two letters received will be forwarded to the Secretary for the files. The IRS is still reviewing whether the Chapter qualifies as a publicly supported organization, and we can expect to receive a decision within 120 days.
New Business
None
Presentation of Certificates and Awards
None
Business Meeting Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ray Kirkwood, second by Hugh Turner, approved. The meeting was adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kris Kirkwood for
Tracie Teague
Mid-Coast Chapter Secretary