The Wilde Bunch Board Meeting
Albuquerque Square Dance Center
01/13/2014

Attending: Rick Weber, Scott Amspoker, Jean Maher, Dave Meltzer, Randy Elliott Coburn, and Aaron Wagner

Call to Order: 1800 by Rick

I. Appointment of vacant officer positions
o	President: Rick Weber
o	Vice President: Turtle-Bear Guillermo
o	Treasurer: Scott Amspoker
o	Secretary: Aaron Wagner
o	Class Director: Jean Maher
o	Outreach Coordinator: Dave Meltzer
o	Member at Large: Randy Elliott Coburn
•	Motion to approve: Dave
•	2nd: Randy
•	Motion: passed

II. Review of previous minutes
•	Motion to approve: Randy
•	2nd: Scott
•	Motion: passed

III. Treasurer's report: Scott
•	Review of last year’s finances
•	Overall, there was a small net loss, which can be attributed to the anniversary dance and a deposit for Chase the Chile
•	Review of January 2014 finances
•	Initial surplus of money since many members opted to pay dues for the year
•	Motion to approve the treasurer's report: Scott
•	2nd: Randy
•	Motion: passed

IV. Discussion of new officer responsibilities
•	   Jean will take orders for shingles for each of the officers
•	   Reminder that VP will not have to coordinate Chase the Chile

V. CTC 2014
•	Dance hall contract has been signed and a deposit has been made 
•	Contract has been entered with Sadie’s for the banquet
•	Sandy Bryant will be the caller 
•	Flyer has been produced for advertising the event; overall design of the flyer still being worked on
•	Randy has been finalizing production of t-shirts
•	A price quote has been given for the shirts using last year’s volumes; members may purchase the shirts for $20
•	Color of the t-shirt has been decided upon by the board; 62 shirts will be ordered later this week

VI. T3  (late September 2015)
•	   Rick, Georgian, Alan, and Steven will be on the group for coordinating the event
•	   Marriott Uptown has been decided for place of stay 
•	   Negotiation of contract this week
•	   Five C3A and above callers will be contacted later this week for finalization

VII. Scholarships for 2014
•	   Scholarships have been awarded for the year
•	   Motion: Rick
•	   2nd: Jean 
•	   Motion: passed

VIII. 2014 Goals
•	  Number of members: 
•	Increase the current amount of members from 44 to 48
•	Proposal to reach out to advanced dancers to become members
•	Discussion of how to recruit new people		
•	  Finances:
•	Anticipate net gain from Fly In
•	Three yard sales will be conducted this year: 1st money will go to T3; 2nd for facility floor; 3rd will go to Wilde Bunch 
•	  Bylaws: 
•	Proposal to change position term limits and responsibilities (namely VP no longer being the coordinator of the CTC) by end of year
	
IX.  Valentine’s Dance
•	Randy is planning a Valentine’s Day party for February 10
•	Possible ideas include a specialty tip and a costume contest

Next meeting set for: February 17, 1800 at ASDC

Meeting adjourned: 1852

Respectfully Submitted,

Aaron Wagner
Secretary to The Wilde Bunch