1 Byron Women of Today Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 5 September 2012 Minnesota Women of Today Creed: We the women of today are service growth and fellowship. We believe that through us great lessons can be learned worthy deeds performed and a hand of fellowship extended to millions of women everywhere. President: Lisa Kleeberger 2012 -2013 September Membership Meeting had 15 of 32 members attend. Fall is on its way, where did our summer go? We still have some AWESOME things coming up and I hope to see you all at convention for the Game Show Showdown brought to you by the District 15 Women of Today members. If you know anyone who would be interested in joining our awesome chapter please contact Membership VP Jennifer Koop. She would love to hear from you and tell you all about the exciting opportunities and growth that our organization provides. For those members who haven’t been at our monthly meetings, we would love to see you. You have been missed and we hope you can attend our October membership meeting. In this issue: President’s Letter 1 Pictures & Recipes 2 Upcoming Events 3 Magical Moments 4 & 5 Parli 5 & 6 Treasurer’s Report 7, 8, 9 & 10 Public Relations 11 & 12 Minutes 13, 14 & 15 Creed 16
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Byron Women of Today Newsletter
Volume 1 Issue 5 September 2012
Minnesota Women of
Today Creed:
We the women of today
are service growth and
fellowship. We believe
that through us great
lessons can be learned
worthy deeds performed
and a hand of fellowship
extended to millions of
women everywhere.
President: Lisa Kleeberger 2012 -2013
September Membership Meeting had 15 of 32 members attend.
Fall is on its way, where did our summer go? We still have some
AWESOME things coming up and I hope to see you all at convention
for the Game Show Showdown brought to you by the District 15 Women
of Today members. If you know anyone who would be interested in
joining our awesome chapter please contact Membership VP Jennifer
Koop. She would love to hear from you and tell you all about the
exciting opportunities and growth that our organization provides. For
those members who haven’t been at our monthly meetings, we would
love to see you. You have been missed and we hope you can attend our
October membership meeting.
In this issue:
President’s Letter
1
Pictures & Recipes
2
Upcoming Events
3
Magical Moments
4 & 5
Parli
5 & 6
Treasurer’s Report
7, 8, 9 & 10
Public Relations
11 & 12
Minutes
13, 14 & 15
Creed
16
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September September September September Member of the Member of the Member of the Member of the Month ~ Month ~ Month ~ Month ~ Brenda NewellBrenda NewellBrenda NewellBrenda Newell
I would like to thank Brenda for taking on the Secretary I would like to thank Brenda for taking on the Secretary I would like to thank Brenda for taking on the Secretary I would like to thank Brenda for taking on the Secretary position;position;position;position; youyouyouyou’’’’rrrreeee awesome Brenda awesome Brenda awesome Brenda awesome Brenda ---- Lisa KLisa KLisa KLisa K Thank you Stephanie for all you do Thank you Stephanie for all you do Thank you Stephanie for all you do Thank you Stephanie for all you do ---- Lisa KLisa KLisa KLisa K I want to thank all my Board Members for doing an awesome job in I want to thank all my Board Members for doing an awesome job in I want to thank all my Board Members for doing an awesome job in I want to thank all my Board Members for doing an awesome job in the first trimester. Thanks Melissa, Sarah, Stephanie, Jennifer, the first trimester. Thanks Melissa, Sarah, Stephanie, Jennifer, the first trimester. Thanks Melissa, Sarah, Stephanie, Jennifer, the first trimester. Thanks Melissa, Sarah, Stephanie, Jennifer, LeAnn, Barb, Deb and Brenda LeAnn, Barb, Deb and Brenda LeAnn, Barb, Deb and Brenda LeAnn, Barb, Deb and Brenda ---- Lisa KLisa KLisa KLisa K Amy & JoAnn Amy & JoAnn Amy & JoAnn Amy & JoAnn ---- Thank you for attempting to resThank you for attempting to resThank you for attempting to resThank you for attempting to rescue me while I found cue me while I found cue me while I found cue me while I found treading water was not enough.treading water was not enough.treading water was not enough.treading water was not enough. ---- ShelahShelahShelahShelah Secret Sis Secret Sis Secret Sis Secret Sis ---- Thank you for the note cards and for the card that Thank you for the note cards and for the card that Thank you for the note cards and for the card that Thank you for the note cards and for the card that surprised me in the mail! Now I cannot wait to turn the corner of this surprised me in the mail! Now I cannot wait to turn the corner of this surprised me in the mail! Now I cannot wait to turn the corner of this surprised me in the mail! Now I cannot wait to turn the corner of this season and see what you have in store for me! season and see what you have in store for me! season and see what you have in store for me! season and see what you have in store for me! ---- ShelahShelahShelahShelah JodiJodiJodiJodi ---- YOU are the best YOU are the best YOU are the best YOU are the best –––– reminding us to send in articles reminding us to send in articles reminding us to send in articles reminding us to send in articles –––– adding adding adding adding photos of our four legged family members photos of our four legged family members photos of our four legged family members photos of our four legged family members –––– and enjoying your new and enjoying your new and enjoying your new and enjoying your new position as Newslet LPM! position as Newslet LPM! position as Newslet LPM! position as Newslet LPM! ---- ShelahShelahShelahShelah Mary, Jennifer and Melissa Mary, Jennifer and Melissa Mary, Jennifer and Melissa Mary, Jennifer and Melissa ---- Thank you for turning in your 1st Thank you for turning in your 1st Thank you for turning in your 1st Thank you for turning in your 1st Trimester LPM Report! You are Trimester LPM Report! You are Trimester LPM Report! You are Trimester LPM Report! You are Rock Stars! Rock Stars! Rock Stars! Rock Stars! ---- StephStephStephSteph Laura Laura Laura Laura ---- Thank you for the delicious birthday cake! Oh and the card Thank you for the delicious birthday cake! Oh and the card Thank you for the delicious birthday cake! Oh and the card Thank you for the delicious birthday cake! Oh and the card was so right on! was so right on! was so right on! was so right on! ---- LeAnnLeAnnLeAnnLeAnn Jennifer Jennifer Jennifer Jennifer ---- You are doing a WONDERFUL job as Membership You are doing a WONDERFUL job as Membership You are doing a WONDERFUL job as Membership You are doing a WONDERFUL job as Membership VP!!VP!!VP!!VP!! Keep up the awesome work! Keep up the awesome work! Keep up the awesome work! Keep up the awesome work! ---- LeAnnLeAnnLeAnnLeAnn BWTBWTBWTBWT ---- THANK YOU for the Key Woman award nomination.THANK YOU for the Key Woman award nomination.THANK YOU for the Key Woman award nomination.THANK YOU for the Key Woman award nomination. I was I was I was I was completely surprised!completely surprised!completely surprised!completely surprised! I have the best chapter in the world and I have to I have the best chapter in the world and I have to I have the best chapter in the world and I have to I have the best chapter in the world and I have to tell you when I received the award all I wanted to do was get off that tell you when I received the award all I wanted to do was get off that tell you when I received the award all I wanted to do was get off that tell you when I received the award all I wanted to do was get off that stage.stage.stage.stage. I’m not sure what I even said up there but I think II’m not sure what I even said up there but I think II’m not sure what I even said up there but I think II’m not sure what I even said up there but I think I may have may have may have may have forgot to tell you all how much you mean to me.forgot to tell you all how much you mean to me.forgot to tell you all how much you mean to me.forgot to tell you all how much you mean to me. Well you do mean a Well you do mean a Well you do mean a Well you do mean a lot!lot!lot!lot! It has bIt has bIt has bIt has been fun working with all of you andeen fun working with all of you andeen fun working with all of you andeen fun working with all of you and watching you grow watching you grow watching you grow watching you grow into great leaders yourself!into great leaders yourself!into great leaders yourself!into great leaders yourself! Shelah Shelah Shelah Shelah –––– thank you for offering to pick up the Festival of Trees tree!thank you for offering to pick up the Festival of Trees tree!thank you for offering to pick up the Festival of Trees tree!thank you for offering to pick up the Festival of Trees tree! ---- AmyAmyAmyAmy Jodi Jodi Jodi Jodi –––– GGGGreat job on the newsletter!reat job on the newsletter!reat job on the newsletter!reat job on the newsletter! –––– AmyAmyAmyAmy Everyone who is helping with convention Everyone who is helping with convention Everyone who is helping with convention Everyone who is helping with convention –––– YYYYou all rock ou all rock ou all rock ou all rock –––– we couldn’t we couldn’t we couldn’t we couldn’t pull it off without you!pull it off without you!pull it off without you!pull it off without you! ---- AmyAmyAmyAmy Barb Barb Barb Barb –––– TTTThank you for your ideas on the tree and agreeing to work on hank you for your ideas on the tree and agreeing to work on hank you for your ideas on the tree and agreeing to work on hank you for your ideas on the tree and agreeing to work on the topper and the skirt the topper and the skirt the topper and the skirt the topper and the skirt –––– let me know when you wantlet me know when you wantlet me know when you wantlet me know when you want to go get to go get to go get to go get supplies!supplies!supplies!supplies! ---- AmyAmyAmyAmy Lisa K.Lisa K.Lisa K.Lisa K. ---- ThanksThanksThanksThanks for making the last minute change for the for making the last minute change for the for making the last minute change for the for making the last minute change for the Board Board Board Board MMMMeeting last month.eeting last month.eeting last month.eeting last month. ---- DebDebDebDeb Thanks to everyone who came out on August 19Thanks to everyone who came out on August 19Thanks to everyone who came out on August 19Thanks to everyone who came out on August 19thththth for the Kids Week for the Kids Week for the Kids Week for the Kids Week celebration.celebration.celebration.celebration. ---- DebDebDebDeb
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And our Magical Moments continued:And our Magical Moments continued:And our Magical Moments continued:And our Magical Moments continued: Sara Sara Sara Sara ---- Congratulations on your Congratulations on your Congratulations on your Congratulations on your Presidential Pin!Presidential Pin!Presidential Pin!Presidential Pin! I am so glad you transferred to our I am so glad you transferred to our I am so glad you transferred to our I am so glad you transferred to our chapter!chapter!chapter!chapter! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph Melissa Melissa Melissa Melissa ---- Congratulations on your Presidential Medallion!Congratulations on your Presidential Medallion!Congratulations on your Presidential Medallion!Congratulations on your Presidential Medallion! You are an awesome state You are an awesome state You are an awesome state You are an awesome state delegate!delegate!delegate!delegate! Keep up the great work!Keep up the great work!Keep up the great work!Keep up the great work! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph Jennifer Jennifer Jennifer Jennifer ---- Way to rock Membership!Way to rock Membership!Way to rock Membership!Way to rock Membership! Keep up the fabulousKeep up the fabulousKeep up the fabulousKeep up the fabulous work and great ideas!work and great ideas!work and great ideas!work and great ideas! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph Lisa L Lisa L Lisa L Lisa L ---- Congratulations on your USWT Presidential Pin for being DD last year!Congratulations on your USWT Presidential Pin for being DD last year!Congratulations on your USWT Presidential Pin for being DD last year!Congratulations on your USWT Presidential Pin for being DD last year! Very Very Very Very deserving!deserving!deserving!deserving! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph Barb Barb Barb Barb ---- Congratulations on being recognized by the USWT for being an outstanding chapter Congratulations on being recognized by the USWT for being an outstanding chapter Congratulations on being recognized by the USWT for being an outstanding chapter Congratulations on being recognized by the USWT for being an outstanding chapter president last year!president last year!president last year!president last year! You tYou tYou tYou totallotallotallotally earned it!y earned it!y earned it!y earned it! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph JoAnn JoAnn JoAnn JoAnn ---- Congratulations on your Presidential Congratulations on your Presidential Congratulations on your Presidential Congratulations on your Presidential Medallion for state secretary!Medallion for state secretary!Medallion for state secretary!Medallion for state secretary! All of your hard All of your hard All of your hard All of your hard work paid off!work paid off!work paid off!work paid off! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph LeAnn LeAnn LeAnn LeAnn ---- CongCongCongCongratulations on your Key Women!ratulations on your Key Women!ratulations on your Key Women!ratulations on your Key Women! You aYou aYou aYou are amazing in all that you do! re amazing in all that you do! re amazing in all that you do! re amazing in all that you do! ---- Steph Steph Steph Steph AmAmAmAmy and Shelahy and Shelahy and Shelahy and Shelah ---- You Rock!You Rock!You Rock!You Rock! Awesome convention!Awesome convention!Awesome convention!Awesome convention! Thanks for your hard work!Thanks for your hard work!Thanks for your hard work!Thanks for your hard work! –––– SSSStephtephtephteph BWT BWT BWT BWT –––– Wonderful job with your magical moments and submissions. Having to use a second Wonderful job with your magical moments and submissions. Having to use a second Wonderful job with your magical moments and submissions. Having to use a second Wonderful job with your magical moments and submissions. Having to use a second page to fit them all in, is a first. Great job!page to fit them all in, is a first. Great job!page to fit them all in, is a first. Great job!page to fit them all in, is a first. Great job! LeAnn LeAnn LeAnn LeAnn –––– I am so proud of you! You earned every great I am so proud of you! You earned every great I am so proud of you! You earned every great I am so proud of you! You earned every great moment you had that night! moment you had that night! moment you had that night! moment you had that night! –––– JodiJodiJodiJodi
Alakazam Parliamentarian At Hand
Barb Kyllo
Using Parliamentary procedure does not have to be stuffy. You can still laugh and enjoy yourself and still have a path to best meeting practices. Remember each of these parliamentary activities is getting your name put into a year end drawing. All you have to do is participate! Want more chances? Backtrack and participate - they are all posted in the newsletters. Send me a quick email about your thoughts of this scenario below. President “Parliamentarian report” Parliamentarian Read the orders of the day President “Secretary” Secretary “The minutes of the last meeting were submitted to your newsletter. Are there corrections
to the minutes? There being none, the minutes stand approved as submitted”. President “Treasurer”
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Treasurer “Checking balance is $8,500.32. Savings is $56,423.85. I would like to point out that I
received an additional $75.00 from the fundraiser. With all bills allocated we have a profit of $15,250.26. This money is deposited into our savings account”.
General member 1 “Wow that is unbelievable” General member 2 “Way to go non-named fundraiser committee” Treasurer “Are there any questions concerning the treasurer’s report?” President “Membership Vice President”
If you need some fun inspiration the actors I have in mind for this skit are as follows:
President – Julia Roberts
Parliamentarian – Kathy Bates
Secretary – Angelina Jolie
Treasurer – Sandra Bullock
General member 1 – Cameron Diaz
General member 2 – Nicole Kidman
Finding meaning in Labor Day
Does the Labor Day holiday mean more to you than a Monday
off? It should.
It became a federal holiday in 1894 just days after the end of
the famous and bloody Pullman strike. It was first proposed by
union leaders in New York as a celebration of working people
in the union movement.
Yes, the first Monday in September is a time to celebrate how
far we have come in safety, work hours, child labor, basic pay
protections, working conditions, benefits and on-the-job
treatment. Federal and state laws now regulate (perhaps
over-regulate) so many elements of work that entire law firms
focus solely on those rules. Workplace claims make up the
single largest percentage of our federal court system’s civil
case load. Work is very different now than back in 1894.
7/2/2012 savings checking $85.00 fest of trees pd out
Summary:
Balance on
6/1/11 $777.98
Deposits $325.69
Withdrawals $385.00
Account Balance $718.67
Scholarship 313.38
marketing 27.89
Sharing Tree 131.00
Halloween
Party 17.74
School Projects 205.84
interest 1.24
other 8.73
total 705.82
BACC article
Hi All!
As members of the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce we are asked to sell Build Byron, Buy local cards. They are $5 each. Please see LeAnn to get yours and extras you can sell to someone else! (attached doc) If you sell 3 cards (one of those can be to yourself), your name will to in a drawing at the November meeting. Here is a list of what savings you can get with these cards:
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2nd Street Pizza**
$2.00 off any large pizza; $1.00 off any medium pizza (not valid with any other offers)
3 D's Sports Bar
10% discount on purchase of $20.00 or more
American Family Insurance
Call or stop in for a FREE insurance estimate and receive a FREE atlas or travel mug
At Rachael's Photography
$5 off Session Fee
AutoBusters
$2.00 off unlock
Bear's Den**
$1.00 off 12" pizza or $2.00 off 14" pizza
Byron Auto Repair & Towing
$2.00 off on an Oil Change
Byron Market Place**
FREE small cup of "to go" coffee - no refills
Byron Parent Teacher Organization
Providing networking opportunities to the Chamber to distribute the Member Reward Cards
Byron Pet Clinic**
Free bag of customized treats with qualifying purchase and/or service
Byron Review**
10% discount on advertising and printing
Byron School District
Providing networking opportunities to the Chamber to distribute the Member Reward Cards
Byron Women of Today
$5 off your first year of Membership dues
Capri Beauty Salon
10% off all hair products
City of Byron**
Providing networking opportunities to the Chamber to distribute the Member Reward Cards
Commoncents Financial
One hour FREE with one year signed contract
Corporate Web Services
25% off web site hosting fees
Edward Jones
Open an IRA and receive a FREE fleece blanket
Farm Bureau Financial Services**
Free can cooler with visit
First Alliance Credit Union
Open up a new membership and receive a FREE round of miniature golf at The Links of Byron
First Security Bank**
Byron Bears seat cushion for any cardholder
Frank-N-Steins**
Buy an order of wings and get one order free with your Member Reward Card
Hair Games**
Buy one styling product ~ get one half off!!
Hampton Inn South
Special discounted price of $79 rate for a deluxe guest room with two queen or one king beds for the entire
calendar year February 1, 2012-January 31, 2013. Get your reservation in today!
Home Improvement Professionals
10% off Garden Center purchases and 10% off @ Rental Center
Insurance Brokers of Minnesota**
$10 gift certificate to Bear's Den if we quote your insurance
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Kelly Domaille Team Real Estate
FREE home inspection ($375 value) for buyers and/or FREE Home Warranty ($500 value) for sellers who hire us
KNLW - New Life
10% off sponsorship packages
Kwik Trip
Elite Carwash for $5.99 at the Byron Kwik Trip location
Leashes and Leads**
50% off Tuesday, Weds, Thursday for Boarding at the Leashes and Leads Resort excludes Thanksgiving
week, Christmas and New Year's week and spring break. Must book in November or December. Bookings discount
good through April 30th
Midwest Leaf Guard
10% off contract price
MidWest Maintenance
$5.00 off any service call
National Fleet Graphics LLC**
$10 off a $50 or more purchase
Needs Car Wash
Save an additional $.50 per automatic wash when token notes are purchased at Byron Market Place for a total
savings of $2.00. That's a great deal!
Nolting Dental**
25% off teeth whitening
Ottos Bakery**
Weekly reward will be posted at Otto's Bakery
People's Coop
One (1) CFL light bulb per month
PMC Events and Travel
$5 off registration fee for any event delivered by PMC Events. Become a Preferred Travel Customer for FREE &
earn additional benefits & discounts on all your Travels!
Pro Image
10% off any order (maximum $50 discount)
Rochester Honkers
Buy one adult general admission and get one child general admission FREE
Schmidt Printing
10% discount on post card printing - minimum quantity 2,500 - full color on 10pt CIS paper stock - size 4 1/4x6
or 6x9
SmartPharmacy
10% off all over-the-counter medicines
Somerby Golf & Country Club
Free appetizer in Chophouse (even if not a Dinner Club member). If not currently a Dinner Club member,
receive a discount on membership.
State Farm Steve Knutson
Free road atlas (no purchase necessary)
You Knead Therapy**
Free Essential Oil Infused Gift.
Submitted by LeAnn Bieber
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Festival of Trees – Amy Pumper, Chair Our theme this year is “The Magic of Christmas”. We are looking for magic things – top hats (would need to be small), wands, bunnies, doves, scarves, playing cards (we can glue a few together and decorate with glitter). Some ideas were thrown out at the last meeting of things we can make so we will be getting together to make some. I would like to get together a couple of times in October to start making them – I am looking at October 7th and October 22nd – would like a place with more space than mine to do this. Those with ideas, can you get them to me so that the items needed can be purchased prior to the creating sessions. There could be a change to my schedule due to a possible change in employment – I should know more by the next meeting so bear with me as we go.
March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction Thursday, November 8, 2012
By Stephanie Putzier At our July membership meeting it was voted on to help with the March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction in the following three capacities:
1) Securing silent and live auction packages in the Byron, Kasson, Mantorville, and Dodge Center areas.
2) Helping with the Fund the Mission where people donate $100 to $1000 or more for the cause either before the auction and that night.
3) Selling raffle tickets. They will most likely sell for $20 a piece, and the prize is still being determined.
The actual event is Thursday, November 8th. They will need some volunteers to help set up the silent auction items on that day, so if some of you are willing to do so please let me know. More detailed information about set-up will be available as the event gets closer. What I need you to do is go around to businesses asking for donations (please let me know
where you plan on going so that I can make sure we do not double up on businesses). They would prefer actual items, but if the company wants to donate a gift card that works too. Something they always need donated for packages is wine and liquor, so make sure to try liquor stores as well. Have them send the donation directly to Amanda Bigus at the March of Dimes, or if they give the donation to you just let me know and I will get it to the appropriate person. Let me know if you have any questions on this. March of Dimes is in the process of getting their raffle tickets printed and ready to go, so as soon as those are ready we can start selling them. Each raffle ticket is $20. Details for the raffle prize are still being worked out. More information on the live auction and Fund the Mission will be coming.
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MNWT Women’s Wellness 8-Week Healthy Living Weight Loss Challenge
10/1/12 - 11/25/12 The 8-week healthy living weight loss challenge is almost here! Dates to remember:
• October 13 – we will be doing a team walk! Our team consists of:
• Stephanie Putzier – Team Captain
• Amy Pumper
• Melissa Karst
• Shelah Heien
• Lisa Kleeberger
• JoAnn Miller
• Heather Muhs
• Laura Burns
• Sara Morris
• Lisa Leisenheimer
• Barb Kyllo
• LeAnn Beiber
• Jodi Brossard
• Jennifer Koop
• Michelle McGowan I will be sending more information out to the individual team members when I get it! Thanks for signing up for the challenge!
Submitted by Stephanie Putzier
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Byron Women of Today Membership Meeting Minutes from Sept. 4th 2012, 7pm
Christ Lutheran Church, Byron MN
Present: Amy Pumper, Deb Abraham, Brenda Newell, Jodi Brossard, Michelle McGowan, Barb Kyllo, Jennifer Koop,
JoAnn Miller, Lisa Kleeberger, , Mary Schneiter, Melissa Karst, Shelah Heien, Sarah Morris, Alysa Miller and
Stephanie Putzier
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Lisa Kleeberger.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michelle M., and the USWT Creed led by Jodi B.
Past President/Parliamentarian Report - Barb Kyllo
Orders of the day were read. A quorum was established with 15 members present. The Bylaw and policy review
was conducted at Barb Kyllo’s home on June 13th. Members present were Lisa Kleeberger, Barb Kyllo, Sara Morris
and Cassie O’Connor.
M/S/P. JoAnn M./Shelah H. I move that Byron Women of Today read and approve changes to the bylaws as a
whole. Motion passed.
Changes listed as follows:
M/S/P Barb K./ JoAnn M. I move that Byron Women of Today accept adjustments to the bylaws as follows. Motion
passed.
Article VI, Section 2., Letter A., Number 4
(Removal of the letter s then making it read)
#4 shall submit Annual Registration and Form 990 by the due date.
Article VI, Section 2., Letter D., Number 5.
(Addition of the letter e then making it read)
#5 Shall report e-mail vote results, to be included in the official minutes.
Article VI, Section 2., Letter G., :
(Addition of a number10 to read)
#10 Shall purchase and present a past presidents pin to outgoing president at year end
awards.
Article IX , Section 1. Letter A.
(Removal of extra space after (1))
A. Local Program Manager (LPM) is a member who volunteers to promote one of the State
programming areas in her local chapter for one (1) Byron Women of Today calendar year.
Article IX , Section 1. Letter D.
(Addition of the letter D. It is bulleted but not lettered)
D. Shall contribute to the local newsletter at least once per trimester.
Policies Letter E. #2
(Rewording to read)
#2 Get well cards will be sent in case of hospitalization, surgeries and extended illness of members.
Policies Letter E. #3
(Removal of policy #3 and thus renumbering the following after in new order to read)
1. Sympathy card and plant ($20 limit plus delivery) will be sent in
the case of a death in the immediate family of any member.
2. Get well cards will be sent in the case of hospitalization
(outpatient) of member and immediate family members.
3. New Baby Meal will be organized for the new parents within
a couple of weeks after the baby is born or adopted (date to be
decided between Coordinator and member).
4. In the case that a member is temporarily disabled (i.e. surgery);
one meal for every two weeks of disability will be organized
through the Chapter.
● 1-2 weeks (1 meal)
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● 3-4 weeks (2 meals)
● 5-6 weeks (3 meals)
5. In the case that a member is on bed rest due to pregnancy, the
Chapter will organize two meals during that bed rest period.
6. Meals, when done for members, will be organized through the
Chapter roster and organized by the Coordinator.
7. Will be responsible for organizing hostesses to serve at the
monthly membership meetings.
Secretary Report - Brenda Newell
August minutes approved with corrections.
Treasure Report – LeAnn Bieber given by Barb Kyllo
Checking: $1,526.53 Savings: $718.67
Financial report in the newsletter states 1840.53. Some errors on deposits were made. Check 135 was listed twice
8/10/12 on w/dues, food stand reimbursement, added cartridges to the line item stayed. On the 7/15/12 deposit
Christ the King check was listed as $50.00 but only $25.00. Check 154 paid fall state Registration for and Pres/State
Delegate retreat $154.00.
M/S/P Barb K./ Shelah H. I move that the Byron Women of Today approve the budget as presented. Motion
passed.
Membership Vice President Report - Jennifer Koop
Renewals – Kathy Bauman, LeAnn Bieber, Laura Burns, Francis Cockrum, Sally Gilbertson, Jennifer Koop, Lisa
M-Night - Girl’s night at Kari’s Nails. 11 members and 2 guests participated. School supplies were brought for
Byron school district. Project of the trimester form filled out.
Website Coordinator - LeAnn Bieber given by Barb Kyllo
Please have the LPM’s and IVP and EVP look at the website and let me know if they want to add/change anything.
State Delegate Report - Melissa Karst
The next District meeting will be held in Blooming Prairie on Oct. 23rd
, 2012 at 6:30pm. Fall convention is in
Rochester at the Double Tree Hotel on Sept. 14-16, 2012.
Internal Programming Vice President - Sarah Morris
Newsletter - Jodi B.
Articles due September 8th
Records and Recognition – JoAnn M.
Barb K. and Mary S. are submitting Projects of the Trimester in first trimester. MNWT Extensions Director, Laura
Gaylord, has been contacted about starting a chapter in Cannon Falls. A meeting will be held on Fri Sept. 7th
in
Cannon Falls.
Ways and Means – LeAnn B. given by Barb K.
Income for cartridges – $13.05
Income for That’s My Pan – $10.38
M/S/P Melissa K./Barb K. I move that Byron Women of Today participate in the Herberger’s coupon book sales
from September – November. Proceeds will going to Ways and Means. Sale is Nov 9th
and 10th
. Motion passed.
Public Relations - Barb K.
Day at the Diamond
Living and Learning - Shelah H.
Pep Course is being planned for 2nd trimester. Certification night will be at Nov 2nd
, 2012 at 6:30 pm prior to the
membership meeting at Christ Lutheran Church.
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External Programming Vice President - Stephanie Putzier
Women’s Wellness - Laura B. given by StephanieP.
8 week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge starts Oct. 1st
. Team walk is Saturday, October 13th
, 2012. Women’s expo
is coming in October 2012. District and MNWT Wellness Event is Nov 17th
, 2012.
March of Dimes Chef Auction – Donations needed from businesses.
Community Connections – Mary S.
Food Shelf volunteer this month is JoAnn M., last month was Mary S. We need 2 volunteers starting in October
each month. Upcoming dates will be October 9th
and November 6th
.
BACC - LeAnn B. given by Barb K.
We are selling Build Byron cards for $5.00 each. Anyone that sells 3 cards will have their name put in a drawing at
the November meeting. Barb has the cards.
Friendship Ventures - Mary S.
We are in need of school supplies, bring to Fall State Convention. Crayons, colored pencils and glue sticks.
Adopt A Park – Sarah M.
No Report
Sharing Tree 2012 - Michelle M.
Look for dates and times in newsletter for all activities.
Festival of Trees - Amy P.
The theme is “The Magic of Christmas”. Shelah will be picking up tree when available.
Youth of Today - Jennifer K.
Family Fun for Kids final report. 12 adults and 11 kids participated (6 were members).
Isaac’s Journey - Melissa K.
September is Children’s Cancer Awareness month. Cookbooks and calendars are still available.
Secret Sis - Brenda N.
There is a basket outside of meeting room to place items in and they will be handed out during the meeting. Please
be careful to have the name securely fastened so tags don’t fall off. If you would like to join, feel free to contact
me and I can get you set up.
President Report – Lisa K.
Member of the month is Brenda Newell
New Business:
M/S/P Shelah H./Michelle M. I move that Byron Women of Today hold a Santa Letter project with proceeds going
to Isaac’s Journey. Shelah will chair. Motion Passed.
Birthday Sunshine - Mary S.
Happy birthday to LeAnn Bieber – September 9th
, Laura Burns – September 27th
.
October’s host will be Stephanie P.
A card was sent to Robin as she had outpatient surgery.
Next Membership Meeting – October 2nd
, at 7pm at Byron Lutheran Church
Next Board meeting September 26th
, at 6:30 at Deb Abraham’s house
MNWT Creed led by - Mary S. Adjourn 8:10pm
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2012-2013 Board:
President: Lisa Kleeberger
Membership Vice President: Jennifer Koop
State Delegate: Melissa Karst
Secretary: Cassie O’Connor
Treasurer: LeAnn Bieber
Website Coordinator: LeAnn Bieber
Program Coordinator: Deb Abraham
Internal Vice President: Sara Morris
External Vice President: Stephanie Putzier
Parliamentarian/Past President: Barb Kyllo
United States Women of Today Creed: We, the United States women of Today are dedicated to serving our community
and nation, committed to strengthening our individual talents and stand united by
