The meeting of the Hood Canal Improvement Club was called to order at 7:20 p.m. President McArthur led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Richard welcomed our evening’s guests, Val Burke, as well as our featured speaker, Erika Eddy. Erika spoke to us about ancient Chinese Medicine and how acupuncture can help people improve their health by its use. She answered several questions and told the group that there would be an open house on Saturday, April 10th from 1pm to 4pm at her office in Shelton, and welcomed everyone to come and enjoy the afternoon.
The minutes from the March meeting were approved as presented. The Treasurer’s report from March was approved as presented.
Old Business:
Richard reported on the Nominating Committee’s work to date, as Tom Darling, Committee Chair was absent, saying that Tom had checked with all of the current officers and all are willing to continue for another year. If anyone would like to run for any of the offices (except Mike Jensen’s), please contact Tom and let him know prior to the May meeting and election of officers.
Richard welcomed home our “snow geese”, Gordon and Janelle, from their southland travels.
Richard reported that the Dalby Waterwheel road signs are ready to be installed but Richard will continue dialoguing with Brian McGinnis on the westbound sign until an acceptable location is designated by the Alderbrook representative. They have approved the sign we have already had made, and now we are just waiting for them to determine the location.
Pres. McArthur reported on the HCIC to NCCU Dalby Road property donation project, saying that the paperwork has been finalized and is now recorded. Charles will remove the land from the Club’s insurance policy.
Valerie Johnson gave the group an update on the proposed Mason County Thrill The World event, planned for October 30th, a new date given to us by the group in Canada. The new time is 4:00 p.m. so this will make it easier for more young people to come out and dance for the World Record. The HCIC TTW Committee of Angela Brandt, Jean Fisher and Val Johnson met since the March meeting and are working on details for the fund raiser. We will work on a budget for the May meeting and continue with the dance workshops. Next workshop is April 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Hill.
We reviewed the quest for a used cabinet and learned that Don Chenoweth had located a bookcase that can be converted into a storage unit for the Club. Don and Mike Jensen will fabricate doors to put on the bookcase and then it will be ready for use. Many thanks to Don for his generous donation of the cabinet, and for both Don and Mike’s work to ready the unit for use.
New Business:
Richard told the group that the Board had “signed us up” for a Dalby Waterwheel Spring Spruce Up day in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations to be held in our area in late April. Our workday will be held on Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 am at the waterwheel. Please wear work clothes, gloves and shoes that can get wet, and bring loppers, trimmers, shovels, and other tools to the site. Anyone wishing to make coffee and cookies and bring for the workers would be very much appreciated!
Val Johnson reported that we had received our official address from the County for the waterwheel - it is 6940 E. State Route 106. We can now take the next step towards working with the PUD on the hydroelectric project. Henry Biernacki reported that he hasn’t yet been able to find suitable electricity producing equipment, (he found one for $3,500 that will produce 80 watts!) but will continue to research it and report back.
Richard announced the re-opening of the logo contest for our group. There were three submissions a year ago but weren’t decided upon at that time, so they will be carried over. In the meantime, guest Val Burke has contributed several that she has created, and all to date were shown to the group. Anyone else wishing to put in a suggestion is asked to do so before the May meeting. The winner will receive $25.00 from the Club and we will use the logo on our blog, letterhead, and other advertising materials. Thanks to Karen Burger, Charles Johnson and Val Burke for their contributions to the contest.
Betty Woods reported from the Sunshine Committee that she had sent a card to Gordon Barrett, who is recovering from knee surgery. She asked if there were any others who needed a card sent, and if so, to please let her know. Thanks for the great job, Betty!
Charles reported that our CD at Peninsula Credit Union is matured and has been transferred into the savings account awaiting further action. He suggested that we consider moving it to the new Union branch of Our Community Credit Union that has a good rate currently available to new customers in Union only. The rate is 3.2% for 12 months. One of the requirements is for a member of the HCIC to also be a member of the Credit Union, and Ed Binder said he has had an account there for many years. A motion from Mike Jensen carried to move the CD to the new account at Our Community Credit Union in Union.
President McArthur thanked our evening’s hosts Steve Levette, Jean Fisher and Ed Binder who did a beautiful job of decorating the room with Easter lilies on the tables and other nice touches around. We have volunteers for the May meeting (Karen and Jerry Burger and Mike Jensen), but please be thinking of hosting for next year as we’ll need hosts for the September meeting.
Angela Brandt did her usual great job in running the 50/50 drawing, and the winning ticket was drawn at the close of the meeting. Angela Brandt won the drawing and generously donated her share of the $36.00 pot, giving $18.00 to the HCIC treasury. Many thanks, Angela!
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Johnson
Secretary
