At 1830 hours the gambling meeting was called to order. The gaming manager
gave his report for September, 2009. Motion was made to accept the report, 2nd
passed. The budget was presented for November, motion was made to approve it,
2nd passed. (lg1004 available for review.) Payments to be approved, MN Revenue
$139.38, Elan $108.00, motion made to approve 2nd passed. Lawful purpose expenditures,
St Paul tax of $50, Lisa Joy Nyquist benefit for $200, Breaking Free $1000,
Women’s Police Association $500. Motion made to approve the expenditures,
2nd passed. Request from Moose Lodge 1088 to assist in the annual Thanksgiving
baskets and Christmas baskets for local elderly individuals. Motion made to
approve $600 (300 dollars per event) for this charitable event, 2nd passed.
Correspondence, SFM Insurance (work comp insurance) presented a policy quote
for 2010. Estimated premium would be.
They are also offering employment practices liability insurance for and additional
estimated $78. Discussion on this and motion was made to approve it plus the
added insurance, 2nd passed. The group was also advised of one of the death
of an employee of gambling. LaRoy Brown passed away of cancer. A memorial was
sent to his funeral and his wife sent a acknowledgement to us. Motion made to
approve a $100 memorial in his name to the American Cancer Society, 2nd passed.
With no further business a motion was made to adjourn gambling, 2nd passed.
At 1906 hours the general membership meeting was called to order. All officers
were present. A motion was made to waive reading of last months minutes, 2nd
passed. The secretary reminded everyone of the upcoming election of officers.
Notice had been placed on our website of the time and date, and open positions.
Also he reported that membership renewal cards have been sent out and are now
coming back in. All checks have been passed on to the treasurer for deposit.The
treasurer gave her report on the general checkbook balance. Motion was made
to approve this report, 2nd passed. The gaming manager gave his report to the
general membership, motion was made to approve the report, 2nd passed. He then
presented the budget, motion made to approve it, 2nd passed. He then presented
correspondence from St Paul compliance inspector on the status of Alarys operation.
She did find it totally in compliance. Motion was made to approve the expenditures,
2nd passed. The lawful purpose expenditures were presented and approved line
by line. The checkbook and bank statement was available for review, along with
the G-1 s and F for members to review. Old business, Golf. Rothecker is negotiating
for a new course who is interested in having our tournament. Merchandise sales
at last event at Alarys sold $300 worth of items. Rothecker explained why he
donated 15 items to Lodge 14 golf. New business, Jacobsen brought up for consideration
our endorsement of political candidates. Some discussion on this since we are
sponsoring an amendment at state level which would prohibit local lodges from
endorsing candidates. This was tabled. Rothecker brought up our changing of
our name to something other than Minnesota Lodge #1. This is our incorporated
name. This issue was also tabled.
Good of the order, none.
Health and welfare, none.
Motion to adjourn until November 11th, 2009 at Moose Lodge 1088, 2nd passed.
Fraternally yours,
Randy Dalbec
Secretary Lodge 1