The meeting opened at 10:05 a.m. by President Cliff Hauck. He welcomed all in attendance (75) and asked any newly diagnosed attendees (4) to self introduce. He announced that a counseling session for the newly diagnosed follows the regular meeting. A bag of gluten free groceries provided by Wegmans will be available for first time attendees.
Treasurer’s Report –
Cliff presented Treasurer Pat Burt’s report indicating the following:
January 1 thru June 12, 2008 Income $21,169
Expense 6,379
Net $14,700
She reported that there were 182 dues paid members thru June 12. Se thanked individuals who had helped her with her duties during her first year as Treasurer.
Roseann Langood was given the opportunity to thank the many members who supported her at the time of her husband’s death.
2008 Celiac Walk –
Pat Blackett reported on our successful participation in the 7th International Walk for Celiac Awareness. Income was generated from the following sources:
$15,268 Contributions, incl. sponsors, walkers, sales and raffle
4,235 Donations on line
390 On line registrations
445 Direct payments to the University of Maryland
$20,338 Total Walk proceeds
After Walk expenses, we anticipate our total contribution to the University of Maryland will be approximately $19,000. She thanked all who attended for their participation and fund raising.
Special and Coming Events -
Six special event dinners were held during the past 12 months. Total attendance was 315.
There will be a special meeting for new or nearly new diagnosed celiacs on Saturday, July 26 at Mount Mercy.
The next regular meeting will be held on September 14, 2008. Gary Powers, President of Celiac Sprue Association/USA, our parent organization will be our special guest speaker.
Annual Meeting Business –
Since this is the annual meeting of our organization, election to Board positions was the next order of business. President Hauck indicated that there were four nominees whose current term is expiring and who have agreed to serve a three year term: Clifford Hauck, Marilyn Hauck, Pat Burt and Joanne Schwartzott. In addition, there are three vacancies for the unexpired terms of former Directors and the following have been nominated for and agreed to serve a one year term: Georgette Romani, Robert Ward and Claire Krueger. President Hauck called for nominations from the floor. There being none, the Secretary was directed to cast one ballot for the slate of Directors proposed.
Announcements –
A recipe for an easy pirogue casserole was submitted by a member.
The next issue of the newsletter is scheduled for August.
Thanks were extended to Jeff Baehre and the other volunteers who donated food, cooked and will serve our annual Pancake Breakfast which immediately followed the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne M. Schwartzott, Secretary
