Teleconference of 7 April 2011

Teleconference of 7 April 2011,
8:30 pm CST/9:30 pm EST

The Darling/Walker Family Reunion Association Executive Committee Teleconference Meeting Minutes of 7 April 2011.

On-line for the meeting were:

Christine Thomas
Robert Thomas, Sr.
Deloris Mitchell
Bernard Darling
John Darling
Joyce Darling
Patricia Jackson
Keneesha Hudson

Absent:
Eva Thomas
Darryl Darling
Curtis Sherman
Leon Thomas, Jr.
Robbie Thomas

The President called the meeting to order at 8:12 pm CST.

1. Minutes:  No corrections.  Motion and seconded the minutes be accepted.
2. Treasurer Report:  $293.22 carry over from 2009 reunion; dues collected – $436.00; received from closing account with Regions – $604.22.   The bank deducted $25.00 for maintenance; total balance $704.22 balance   Motion and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report
3. Reunion dues collection status:  included in the above Treasurer’s report
4. Family notification Result:  Reports were made from each member

   President – A-B
   Eva/Leon – D
   Bernard – G-M
   Treasurer – R-T
   Patricia – V-Walker, Langston
   Christine/Robert – Walker, Lorenzo-Z

   The President stated we will need to make sure that we have the correct names of all family members attending the reunion because if the name does not appear on the list the Sentry at Maxwell will not admit them.   He will send out additional information regarding type of  identification that will be need for admittance on Maxwell.  The President request that each caller to send him the information regarding the family members contacted and confirm if they plan to attend or not sure at this time.

5. Reunion Planning:

   Establish committees for the reunion; food, games; entertainment.  The President asked for volunteers.

   Patricia volunteered to develop a game plan for the picnic.

   Food menu –  Christine Thomas volunteered to develop a menu for the picnic.  Christine will get with Leon Jr. and Leon Sr. to plan a menu.

   The President suggested that a committee be formed to plan the activities for Friday night’s entertainment.   The President would like for all to participate in the planning of the reunion.

6. New Business:

Planning for the election of officers for the next family reunion.

Deloris suggested that maybe we could get the Michigan family members to hold the 2013 reunion.

The President asked for and received a motion to end the meeting.  It was seconded and the President closed the meeting at 9:15/10:15 pm.  The next meeting will be on Thursday, 21 April 2011, at 8:00 pm CST/9:00 pm EST.  The conference telephone number is ((712) 451-1600, Access Code 43058.

Joyce Darling
Secretary