1. Assembly:  The meeting was called to order by the President, Philip Huntley, at 1:05 PM.
Board members present were Phil Huntley, Phil Barker, Tom Foote, Rose Foote, and Larry Gaskell. Members present were Sue Dionne. Guests present were Linda and Dave Provost and Sara and Jack Coyle.

2. Secretary’s Report: Last year General Membership Meeting Minutes as submitted by then Secretary Sue Mayberry, were accepted as amended by a motion by Phil Barker and 2nd by Tom Foote. The amendment was on #5 Committee Reports to correct Bob Spruill to Bob Spoerl. Motion passed.

3. Treasurer’s Report: Phil Huntley has temporarily assumed the office of Secretary after receiving a letter of resignation from treasurer Sherry Morrison and Secretary Mike Morrison on September 5, 2004. Phil has reviewed the records and updating the records, submitted a report. The checking account has a balance of $2,392.68, the Foote fund has balance of $1,690.04 and cash on hand from book sales is $57.00. A motion was made by Phil Barker 2nd by Tom Foote to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.

4. Proposed by-Law Changes: Phil Huntley stepped down and asked Tom Foote to preside over the meeting to introduce an amendment to the By-Laws relative to the number of BOD members. A copy of the proposal was submitted to the BOD at the August 28, 2004 meeting as required. A motion was made by Phil Barker, 2nd by Phil Huntley to accept the amendment as written. Motion passed. Phil Huntley assumed presiding over the meeting again.

5. Nominating Committee Report: Phil Barker and Tom Foote were the nominating  committee members. The committee nominated Phil Huntley to continue on the BOD for a three year term. There were no other nominations. Phil Barker made a motion that nominations cease 2nd by Tom Foote. Motion Passed.

6. Election of BOD Members: Phil Barker made a motion 2nd by Tom Foote to elect Phil Huntley to the BOD. Motion Passed.

7. Committee Reports:

Newsletter: Sue Dionne has agreed to prepare a newsletter by December 1, 2004.

Web Site: JC Ferguson (not present) is still hosting and updating web site.

Programs: Hopefully Lou Mayberry will be back in NH by Feb BOD meeting and will     take this position.

Adopt a Highway (technically now “Sponsor a Highway”) Phil Huntley reports pick ups have been on schedule. The 2 year commitment expires August 2005 at which time the BOD will decide weather to continue participation.

ADA Trail: Will pursue grants and coordinating with other organizations.

Work Day: Phil Huntley will continue to chair and coordinate with park management for “chores” to be done in the park. Currently Phil Huntley and Tom Foot plan to remove old metal chimney in the manager’s cabin and replace with new Metalbestos system and to install plywood on the ceilings of the kitchen and living room. Park cabin to have water system drained Oct. 23, 04 and filling of wet areas on Narrows Trail with gravel.

8. Old Business: None

9: New Business: Conflict of Interest forms required by any new BOD member. Not required of  Phil Huntley as he is continuing in office with no changes in “Conflict of Interest”.

Meeting Dates:
Christmas Party at Phil Barker’s house December 3, 2004. Details to follow.

BOD Meetings:
February 26, 2005 at Phil Barker’s house. Potluck at noon, meeting at 1:00 PM.
April 30, 2005, June 18, 2005, Aug 20, 2005, Oct. 22, 2005. At the Park!
Work detail at 9:00 AM, potluck at noon, BOD meeting at 1:00 PM.
Fun Weekend September 24, & 25, 2005 with Annual membership meeting at 1:00 PM on Saturday Sept. 24, 2005. (Brief BOD meeting immediately after Annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers).

10: Correspondence: None

11: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Phil Barker, 2nd by Tom Foote and passed.
 Meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM.
 

Respectfully submitted,
 
Philip L. Huntley
President FPSP, Inc.

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