Ernest Gruening Chapter General Membership Meeting – Jan. 25, 2007

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 1900 hours inside the Golden Corral Restaurant.

A motion was made and seconded to appoint a slate of officers for the chapter. Jon Lockert was nominated for the president’s position. Jim O’Toole was nominated for the vice president’s position. Ron McGee was nominated for the secretary’s position. Judy Moss was nominated for the treasurer’s position. The membership voted unanimously for the slate of officers.

Judy Moss announced that a Web site is maintained to announce when local, like-minded organizations have scheduled activities. The Web site address is http://alaskapeacecalendar.blogspot.com/ Also see the Alaska Peace Coalition at http://alaskans4peace.blogspot.com

Judy Moss announced that members of the local chapter are invited to join in an anti-war protest that is scheduled for 1230 hours on Saturday, June 27, at the intersection of Lake Otis Parkway and 36th Avenue. Ernest Gruening chapter members will be joining others from like-minded organizations in the protest march. The protest march will coincide with protest marches that are scheduled in Washington, D.C. and many other cities in the U.S.

Judy Moss announced that she will be sponsoring a gathering for Ernest Gruening Chapter members and members from other like-minded organizations at her home on Feb. 17. Members should phone Judy if they want to attend the meeting.

Dagmar Mikko asked if the Ernest Gruening Chapter would sponsor the blood drive she is planning for Tuesday, March 20. A motion was made and seconded to sponsor the blood drive. The members voted unanimously to sponsor the blood drive. Dagmar Mikko said she will provide further details about the blood drive at subsequent meetings.

The meeting was adjourned at 2010 hours. The next meeting is scheduled for 1900 hours on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Ron McGee’s home. McGee said he would email members with instructions on how to reach his home.