Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order by President Mary Ann Foss at 1840.

Present:  Madonna Busch, Andrea Malucky, Janel Eckroth, Jan Schmid, Wendy Kopp, Judy Maslowski, Mary Ann Foss, Julie Klein

Minutes:  Mary Ann read the 8/8/06 minutes. Motion to approve by Madonna, second by Julie, approved by board.

Agenda:  Approved as written, without additions.

President's Report:  Mary Ann reported that the last regional conference call occurred on 8/29/06.  Issues discussed were:  leadership academy, biennial convention, and strategic plans. The strategic plan needs to be done annually. There will be training on this at leadership academy, and Mary Ann will announce the date we need to have this done.

Vice-President's Report:  Nothing to report.

Treasurer:  Julie reported that there is $4,403.72 in checking, $21,000 in the CD.  We will be receiving our chapter dues check at the end of September. Expenses have been reimbursed to Mary Ann and Janel.

Governance:  Madonna reported that the induction ceremony is well on its' way. The ceremony will be October 1st at Trinity Lutheran Church.

We need a speaker still, We are awaiting a reply from Collette Carlson.

RSVP's should be sent to Sarah and Madonna, regrets only.

Invitations were sent out today.

Madonna will order food from the kitchen.

The date for new member orientation should be announced at induction.

By-Laws committee Report:  This needs to be completed by 9/30/2006.  Judy Maslowski will verify that this has been submitted.

Leadership Succession:  Nothing to report.

Fundraising:  Jan reported that $562.43 was raised at the book fair in August.  All board members agreed we would like to continue this next year.  Thanks to Jan for all her hard work, and Jeanne Delange and Grady Martin for the use of their posters.

The pumpkin patch was discussed as a possible fund raiser, but it may be too late for this. Mary Ann will email Colleen Pierce and tell her to talk to Andrea about this.

Chapter Action Plan:  Mary Ann reviewed this at the last meeting. Keep this in mind, so we can stay on target.

Annual Chapter Report:  This was completed before the last meeting, but Madonna has not received a copy of it yet. She will investigate this.

Chapter Key Award:  The committee has not yet met on this, the deadline is April.

Website:  Andrea reported that she is trying to find us a free copy of a website program. The one we have expired, and the average cost is several hundred dollars. 

Awareness Walk:  Susan Pederson has been checking into the costs of T-shirts.  If we use the logo, we need to send a permission form to international.   There was much discussion as to ordering T-shirts from Dakota Screen.  Andrea made a motion that we buy 5 small, 5 medium, 5 large, 5 X-large, 5 XX-large (25 shirts total), in purple with the pocket logo.  Judy seconded the motion, and the board approved the motion.

Research Day:  The date for this is set tentatively as 3/22/07.  Andrea will contact The Pizza Ranch as a possible location.

New Member Orientation:  The date for this is set at November 9th at 630PM.  Janel will check into prices and availability for dessert at the Kelly Inn.

Updating Email Addresses:  It was determined we need more time with this. Please send these to Mary Ann by 9/30/06.

Other:  Andrea and Wendy (previous delegates to biennial convention) will be participating in November in online voting for new chapter approval.