The gambling meeting was opened at 1830 hours by President Rothecker. Gambling manager Bjorkman gave his report for July. A motion was made to approve the report, 2nd passed. He then presented the budget for September. (lg1004 was available for review). A motion was made to approve the budget, 2nd passed. Bills and lawful purpose expenditure requests were presented. City of St Paul fee of $107.70, BSA Troop 174 for $100. A motion was made to approve all the items as given, 2nd passed.
A motion was made to approve a registration fee for $135 to Allied Charities of Minnesota Convention for R. Dalbec. It was 2nd and passed. A motion was made to approve expenses not to exceed $500 for R. Dalbec to attend the conference, 2nd passed.
Bjorkman requested approval to negotiate and sign a contract with MEGA Bingo for the Moose Lodge operation. A motion was made to that effect and 2nd passed.
Bjorkman requested approval to purchase an equipment cart for the mega bingo operation, cost not to exceed $300. A motion was made for approval, 2nd passed. With no further business a motion was made to adjourn, 2nd passed.

Membership meeting was called to Order by President Rothecker at 1855 hours. Roll call of officers, all present except foe Sgt at Arms who was excused. A motion was made to waive reading of last months minutes, 2nd passed.

Treasurer report, Dalbec advised that we have in our general account. in it. The checkbook and bank statement were available for review by members. A motion was made to approve the report, 2nd passed.

Charitable gambling report was given by Bjorkman. A motion was made to approve the report, 2nd passed. He then presented the budget, a motion was made to approve the budget, 2nd passed. A motion was made to approve the expenditures as given, 2nd passed. Charitable gambling conference in Duluth, MN is set for November 20 through the 22 2008. A motion was made to send R. Dalbec to the conference and pay expenses not to exceed $500. This was 2nd passed. Bjorkman presented the Gambling Control Boards fiscal year 2008 report to the membership for review.

Merchandise sales, it was brought to the attention of the members that there is not a monthly reporting form to keep track of sales and purchases made in the lodges behalf. Secretary Dalbec presented a form that would be used to keep track of the items. It was reviewed by the membership. A motion was made that the form be used on a monthly basis and presented at the membership meetings. That the form would be attached to the monthly minutes and kept with lodge records at the lodge office. This was 2nd passed.

New business, late September there will be a recruitment night at Alary`s.
Rothecker requested a check be made out to Lynn Cronquist for $200. The payment is to reimburse her for her donation to the Melissa Schmidt Golf Tournament. After some discussion a motion was made to approve the payment, 2nd passed. Check number 2081 was issued for $200 out of the general membership account.
Good of the order, motion made to adjourn until September 10, 2008 at Moose Lodge in IGH, 2nd passed.

Fraternally,
Randy Dalbec
Secretary