The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by President Harald Johnsen.

Present were: Barb Janaskie, Lance Janaskie, Bernardine Ginsberg, Reggie Knight, Bob Murray, Gaither Randall, Gerry Rosen, Harald Johnsen, Sally Haugan.

The minutes were approved after a correction was made.  Julayne Capps did not need a license for the calibrator.  It can be automatically shared with the club.  Reggie made a motion for approval and Bernardine 2^nd the motion.

Treasurer’s Report - Dorothy Persons

Sally reported for Dorothy.  The starting balance was $5299.73, deposits $1533.49, checks written $1347.49 with an ending balance of $5485.73, as of April 30, 2008.  A motion was made by Bernardine to accept the treasurer’s report. Reggie 2^nd the motion. The motion passed.

1^st VP - Lance Janaskie - Lance asked how much the club has collected from the 50/50 raffle.  Harald thought it was about $700.

VP Programs - Gaither Randall - Gaither presented the schedule of programs for the remainder of 2008.  There are still two openings.

VP Photo Lab - Gerry Rosen - We saw pictures taken by the students who were given our old cameras, and read a letter of appreciation from their teacher.

VP Digital Lab - Julayne Capps - Harald reported for Julayne.  The lab is busy with people scanning slides and using other equipment.

VP Video Lab - Bob Murray - Club members with 16mm films donated $278 for the16mm Time/Motion projector. The club paid $72 and more donations have come in.  Walt Davis donated the wood spacers for the film chain.

Member at Large - Reggie Knight - No report

Honorary Member - Howard Vogt - Not present

Focus - Barb Janiskie - There are now 454 members from 364 households.  The cost of printing the Focus was $11.13 and postage $7.38.

President Report - Harald Johnsen - He felt the club was doing well.  We have an orientation for new members, a budget, 50/50 raffle for our reserve account and to purchase new equipment, also more people are involved in the club.

Old Business

1. Revisit comp rules - when the Chairman feels there is a need for a change, please tell the board.

2. New member orientation - the event was very successful and should be held once a month or six weeks.  We need to have a chairman in charge of the orientation.

3. Nominating committee - Jim Young, Dick Hall, Sharon Driscoll

4. Used and extra equipment - we will offer it for sale on the web site.

New Business

1. The Holiday Party location - A motion was made by Reggie that we have the Holiday Party at Luke Air Force Base Officers Club early in the evening on Jan. 10, 2009.  Gaither and Bernardine 2^nd.  The motion passed.

2. Video Lab set up for digital video - we need a computer that will help us put a program together using a digital video camera.  We will study the need, and decide if there is one, and give a report in the fall.

The meeting was adjourned,

Secretary Sally Haugan