The meeting of the Hood Canal Improvement Club was called to order at 7:10 p.m. President McArthur led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Richard welcomed our evening’s guests, Ross and Cathy Gallagher, and Teri Reis-Schmidt, new director of the McReavy House.
The minutes from the April meeting were approved as presented. The Treasurer’s report from April was approved as presented. Pres. McArthur reported that the Club’s CD has been successfully moved to the new branch of Our Community Credit Union at a 3.2% rate of interest for the next 12 months. Treasurer Johnson also reported that he had removed the Dalby Land donated to the NCCU from the Club’s insurance policy, thus saving us about $5 per year.
Committee Reports:
Valerie Johnson reported that the Thrill The World event planners would continue over the summer, leading monthly rehearsals, and will post the dates on the HCIC blog, address which is http://hcicmasonco.blogspot.com. Also, Angela Brandt and Jean Fisher are still planning to take instructional DVDs and information to all area schools to see if other groups will form to learn and perform the dance together on October 30th.
Old Business:
Mike Jensen reported on the HCIC cabinet that is now in place at the NCCU office, with Lola Pittard confirming that it’s in the right place and ready to be completed. Mike Jensen said that Don Chenoweth and he had donated the cabinet to the HCIC and that he will get busy and install doors on the front so we can transfer the Club’s records for safe storage there. Many thanks to Don and Mike for their generosity and willingness to serve!
Earth Day’s “Billion Acts of Green” was celebrated with a small group of HCIC volunteers who showed up on April 24th to spruce up the Dalby Waterwheel. Thanks to Henry Biernacki, Richard McArthur, Jean Fisher, Charles Johnson, Val Johnson and Mike Jensen who worked to clean up, repair, brush out and weed the waterwheel area. It looks a lot better now! Mike installed the eastbound road sign, and Richard reported that he is still waiting for Mr. McGinnis to decide where we can put the westbound sign. As soon as we have a location, we’ll install the sign. Also, very much appreciated by the group of workers, who had to dash under the eaves during the frequent “April showers”, were the delicious cookies, home made and delivered by Ray Hanson and Janelle Personius - many thanks to them!
All of the logo samples received to-date were viewed and voted upon by those in attendance, with the winning design submitted by Charles Johnson. It features the Steensen Dalby Waterwheel print, surrounded by a rope circling the words “Hood Canal Improvement Club, since 1928”. The winner of the logo contest was to receive a $25 cash prize, but Charles said to donate his winnings to the HCIC treasury. Thanks, Charles!
New Business:
The Club was offered a beautiful 18’ cedar log that washed up on the shore last winter near Mark Peake’s house on the Canal. Several board members went to the site with Mark and thought it would be a great addition to the landscaping, so tentatively approved accepting the donation of the log to the Club. Members voted to approve the donated log and Henry Biernacki reported that the log has been trailered to the site, courtesy of North Shore Towing. A thank you card was circulated to members to sign to send to the company, who used two trucks to get the log to the site. Henry reported that Dick Johnson will use his crane truck to move the log onto a base that the workers intend to create to support and secure it in place. Members approved expenditures of not more than $100 for the supplies to complete the project. Secretary Johnson will send a thank-you card to HCIC Member Mark Peake for originating the idea and coordinating the effort.
Pres. McArthur announced that the Union Tourism Association (UTA) has opened the Visitor Information Center at the Union Square building (old NCCU office) and is looking for people to volunteer to tend the center. If you are interested in helping, please call coordinator Jora Lee at 898-0106 to offer your services.
A request was made for dessert items or cash to purchase needed food items for lunches being provided to a work party of sailors coming from the USS Alabama on May 6, 7 and 8th who are volunteering their labor to work on the McReavy House. Many thanks to those who were willing to help out for this worthy cause!
Pres. McArthur read a thank you card received from our last month’s speaker, Erika Eddy, from Acupuncture Solutions, who expressed her appreciation at being invited to address the group.
President McArthur filled in for Nominations Committee Chair Tom Darling by asking for any others interested in running for a board position, to please make their intentions known. As no one else expressed an interest in running for office, the slate of nominees was accepted by the membership. Paper ballots were given to all members wearing a current year badge, and when the votes were tallied, the election was concluded. Sworn in for the 2010-2011 Club year were: President Richard McArthur, Vice President Henry Biernacki, Treasurer Charles Johnson, Secretary Valerie Johnson, At-Large Member Lola Pittard, and Past President Member-At-Large Mike Jensen. Everyone expects an excellent job from the continuing Board of Officers.
President McArthur thanked our evening’s hosts Karen Burger, Jerry Burger, and Mike Jensen who decorated the tables with hand-made flowers and cups of candies. Mike Jensen sent around the meeting host sign-up sheet to fill in as many months as possible for next year’s meetings. Most of the months have now been reserved, but we still need volunteers for October, February and May. Thanks to those willing to host a meeting for next year.
Thanks go to Lola Pittard for running the 50/50 drawing, and the winning ticket belonged to Karen Burger who generously donated her share of the $28.00 pot, giving $14.00 to the HCIC treasury. Many thanks, Karen!
$52.00 was collected for the Hood Canal Food Bank from members at the May meeting - many thanks to all who donated to this worthy group!
County Commissioner Ross Gallagher was invited to share some information on County news, answered several questions, and concluded with a rendition of “Listen” by the Beatles, a favorite song he sings at Karaoke opportunities around the County. Good luck with the election, Ross!
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Johnson, Secretary
County Commissioner Ross Gallagher was invited to share some information on County news, answered several questions, and concluded with a rendition of “Listen” by the Beatles, a favorite song he sings at Karaoke opportunities around the County. Good luck with the election, Ross!
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Johnson, Secretary
