Coon Lake Community and Senior Center

Annual

Membership Meeting Minutes August 18,2003

Madam President Kathy Paavola called the meeting to order. Roll Call was taken. Jeff Hintz, Dick Lang, and Gail Murphey were absent

Secretary's Report- Tara Nelson

Diana Saenger made a motion to accept the minutes as read Dale Voltin seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report-Marlene Collen

Copies of the report were available. As of 7/31/03, checking = $1769.00, mission savings = $37,252.39, mission checking = $1279.15

Our general account total income was $14,632.99. Our total expenditures were $14,861.44. This is down from last year because a number of items can be paid out of mission checking. Our income this year, memberships are up and rentals were down a bit, we are doing better with the pancake breakfasts.

The mission checking income is $28,279.36 and expenses $27,549.76. Our income is up in mission checking is up and that is because of the amount we have been given from gambling this year. Our expenses are up because we bought the new television and VCR, some of that was reimbursed by insurance. We had to buy a new freezer, vacuum, we had trouble with the septic, we painted the interior, and we sent the kids to Valleyfair again this year. So, a lot of things have done this year.

The mission savings total income is $22,751.21. and expenses were $26,700.00

Our loan at Community Pride Bank, the original amount of the loan was $28,000.00. To date we have paid $5,583.00. Our current balance is $22,416.05. We must remember that the mission savings account has to be equal to the current balance of the loan or more. We can't withdraw from savings so that we fall below what we own on the loan.

Marge Barrett made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report subject to audit. Verna Findorf seconded. Motion passed.

George questioned when the new officers transition. Kathy said that the year-end information needs to be presented first before the election takes place. Then they announce new officers. George stated that the year ending is 7/31 so the new officers should be in place. Bert said start the meeting over and vote, even though it has not been done like that in the past. Kathy said we were going to finish the gambling report and move on.

 

Gambling Report-Marge Barrett

Books for gambling are with the auditor. We gave $22,000.00 to the general account and all the things that Marlene talked about getting done were from the gambling. The balance in the gambling checking account is $17,000.00. That is after we just gave a $12,000.00 check in July.

There is a change in the legislature on how rent is to be paid. The current rent we pay is $1000.00. The total will be determined by how much is sold and that percentage is 10%. For example, if we sell $6000.00, the rent would be $600.00. But because our license is up in March 2004 we will have to continue paying him the $1000.00 until we renegotiate our lease and then he will have to comply with the laws.

Kathy wanted to state that what was taking place was a recap of last year's reports and now we can move on to the elections.

Dick Bullock asked Marge so we will not have gambling after March 2004. Marge clarified that our license to renew is up in March and we then renegotiate our lease. That is when Mike Hill will have to comply. Dick asked if he will continue letting us sell pulltabs. Marge stated that he would have to comply with the state law no matter who is in there. She doesn't think that it will be an issue.

Diana wanted to make sure that Crystal Longtin got recognized for all her hard work with the Valleyfair Trip. Diana said she won an animal for every kid that went. Kathy said Crystal did/does a wonderful job and we will make sure she gets thanked in the newsletter. Everyone was very impressed with the job she did.

Elections- Bert Hokkanen

1. President; Kathy Paavola

Any nominations from the floor. Nominations cease. We accept Kathy Paavola as President white ballot vote

2. Vice President: Bert Hokkanen who is not running this year.

Any Nominations from the floor. George Paavola would like to nominate Tara Nelson for Vice President. Bert Hokkanen would like to nominate Laura Sloniker. Nominations Cease. Voting commences. We accept Tara Nelson as Vice President

3. Secretary: Tara Nelson is not running as she was voted in as Vice President

Any nominations from the floor. Nominations cease. Marge would like to nominate Laura

Sloniker for Secretary.

We accept Laura Sloniker as Secretary white ballot vote

4. Treasurer: Marlene Collen

Any nominations from the floor. Nominations cease. We accept Marlene as the treasurer with a white ballot vote.

5. Board of Directors: Verna Findorf, Mike Harris, Diana Saenger

We need five board of directors. Any nominations from the floor. George would like to nominate Joe Morgan and Penny Berens.    Nominations cease.

We accept Verna Findorf, Mike Harris, Diana Saenger, Joe Morgan, and Penny Berens as the new board of directors by white ballot vote.

6. Sergeant of Arms: George Paavola

Any nominations for sergeant of arms. Nominations cease. George Paavola is Sergeant of Arms.

Elections over.

Marge asked about the quorum and how many have to be here. Kathy said we need six to make a quorum. Discussion ensued. Bylaws state five board of directors.

Kathy said thanks to the old board and welcomed the new board.

New/Old Business

Amendment to the articles of incorporation to be filed with the Secretary of State in Saint Paul.

Since the lakeshore property in the Coon Lake Beach area was previously owned by the Coon Lake Beach property owners association, those eligible for dock spaces shall be in the order as follows:

1.   A member who owns real estate and lives in his/her home in Coon Lake Beach.

2.   A member who owns real estate in Coon Lake Beach.

Diana Saenger made the motion to accept the amendment to the articles of incorporation. Marge Barrett seconded. Motion passed.

Ann asked about renters who rent property. Have to be a real estate owner, Kathy said.

Pig Roast— Marlene said the pig roast worked out well and the way it was served it seemed orderly. Every year something new is learned to make it even better for the next year. Marlene would like to recognize Kathy for all her hard work she does for the community and community center.

Joe Morgan would like to see something going for the kids at the pig roasts. She would like someone organize and maybe get a committee together for the pig roast for next year.

Tara would like to thank all those who participated in the horseshoe tourney. There were 28 people that played. Doug Alford and Jon Michna took first, Louie Saenger and Ed Anderson took second and Shawn Harrington and Wes Hatch took third. We made $184.00 for the community center after the trophies were paid out.   It was a great time.

Kids went to Valleyfair the next day and they did an awesome job at getting the community center cleaned up after the pig roast. Kathy was very pleased.

Halloween Party —Diana wanted to bring up the Halloween party and make a change in the company. To do something a little different and see if anyone had any suggestions. We need volunteers.

Jam Session—The band would like to come up once a month and jam. We could have a fundraiser or dinner and they said they wouldn't charge us. They would like to have a place to play. He will be calling Kathy back.

Dale Voltin made the motion to adjourn. Joe Morgan seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Submitted by:

 

Tara Nelson

 

Members

Annual Meeting

August 18, 2003

Non-Members

1.   George E. Paavola

2.   Kathy Paavola

3.   BertHokkanen

4.   Verna Findorf

5.   Penny berens

6.   Marlene Collen

7.   Dan Gesino Sr.

8.   DaleVoltin

9.   Dawn Frandrup

10. Marge Barrett

11. Mike Crouch

12. Dick Bullock

13. JimMcCluskey

14. Mike Harris

15. Joe Morgan

16. Jane Morgan

17. Tara Nelson

18. Laura Sloniker

19. Chris Derosier

20. Ann Kogler

21.DonKogler

22. Diana Saenger

23. Denise Stream