Meeting Minutes
Wilde Bunch Executive Board
Date: February 7, 2005
Place: Mimmi’s Restaurant

Attendance:  Jim Effinger, Shannon Wagers, Tony Horvat, Brian Blackwell, William Andrews and Alan Martinez.

The meeting was called to order at:  9:35 P.M. by Jim Effinger, Wilde Bunch President.

Officer reports:

President:  No report at this time.

Vice President:  N/A.

Secretary: Tony Horvat reported that he had paid $5 for an extra key when he lost his keys on a previous skiing trip.  The keys were recovered, so now there is an extra key, which will be left with the president.  Tony also reported that it is difficult for him to get to the mailbox at a time when it is open because it is far away from his workplace, and by the time he gets there, the post office is closed.  President Jim Effinger and Outreach Director Shannon Wagers both said that they would be able to check for the mail at times, and Tony said he would make his best effort to get there.

Treasurer: Alan presented a letter from Bill Eyler, who is serving as treasurer for the ASDC, saying that the Wilde Bunch is $1,135 in arrears for room rental.  Brian Blackwell will forward all statements and receipts relating to past payments, and review them with Alan Martinez.  A financial statement for January was not presented for approval.

Outreach Director:  Shannon arranged with Ruth of the Café Next Door to have a fun dance on Feb. 26th.  Shannon contacted Bill about calling for the event, who said he wouldn’t need a contract.  Bill also said that he would be willing to call for Pride this year.  There was discussion about putting together an exhibition group for Pride.  Shannon said that we would need to register by March 15th.   Fees for a walking/performing group are $20 and a booth would be $32.  Shannon moved for approve these fees, and Tony seconded the motion, which carried.  Alan will write a check for these expenses.  Pride contacts are either Pat Bailey or P.J. Sedillo.  They can be reached at  HYPERLINK "mailto:abqpride@aol.com" abqpride@aol.com.  Shannon agreed to explore whether there was any additional fee for the exhibition dancing.  It was also agreed that if the cost were not too great, it would be good to place an ad in the Voice.  Shannon will check with Ryan Carbon about the cost.  Brian added that the Peterson Fund could be used as a venue to pay for WB advertising for Pride. 

Brian contacted Costa and Michael, and Ron Picco.  Ron works in Santa Fe, and said it would be difficult for him to be there on a regular basis.  Costa’s schedule is irregular right now, too, so he may start again in the next class.

New business:  It was agreed that the hall should be booked for Chase the Chili 2006 for the second weekend of the AIBF.  The best candidates for featured callers would be Mike Kellogg, Sandy Bryant, Ann Uebelacker or Carol Jones.  Tony will explore caller availability for the dates chosen, and report back.

It was agreed that we would have a potluck and fun dance for Valentine’s Day.  Brian said that he could get materials from the Dollar Store to decorate the hall, and those who were willing to help decorate could show up early on that day.

The 22nd anniversary for the WB will be Mar. 21st.  Invitations to old members should be sent.  It was agreed that it would be good to continue the angel awards/certificates of recognition.  This would be a potluck.  Those not providing a dish should contribute $5.

Robert of Duke City Maintainence will be coming to the ASDC on Feb. 10th to clean the carpet.  Cost - $75.

Adjournment at: 10:50 p.m.