JANUARY 28, 2006, ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The meeting was convened at 5:32 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Ala Wai Palladium Ballroom.

1.         ATTENDANCE:  Officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Festival Registrar.  The following clubs were represented: High Hopes,  Maui Mixers, Pali Twirlers, and Square Wheelers and Hayseeds.

2.         MINUTES:  The Chairman asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 29, 2005, meeting. There being none, the minutes were approved as presented.

3.         TREASURER’S REPORT:  The Treasurer reported that the Federation’s net worth as of this date is $11, 623.86.  The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented.

4.         COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

a.  41st Aloha State Festival:

      (1) Registrar’s Report: Henry Staehle reported on the Festival current attendance figures.

                  (2) Chairman’s Report: Chairman David Lemon thanked the membership for the opportunity to serve as Federation Chairman for the past year.  He indicated his intention of moving to the mainland within the year and therefore would not accept any nomination to continue as chairman.

b. USA West Convention 2006: No report.

5.         CORRESPONDENCE:  None.

6.         OLD BUSINESS:  The Federation insurance for 2006 has been paid.

7.         NEW BUSINESS:

            a.  Federation Dues:  The Chairman reported that the current dues of $10 for each club member has adequately covered the Federation’s administrative costs and recommended that this figure be retained for another year. 

            c.  Election of Officers:  The Chairman announced the annual election of officers and said that his resignation as Federation Chairman would take effect at the end of this meeting.  After discussion, Henry Staehle and Wilma Seeman were unanimously elected Federation Co-Chairmen.  He noted that Judy Bauckham will be moving to the mainland next September and that Janet Granich has agreed to complete her term of office.  The 2006 Executive Board is as follows:

            Henry Staehle and Wilma Seeman, Co-Chairmen

            Barbara Tatsuguchi, Vice Chairman

            Brenda Powell, Treasurer

            Judy Bauckham, Secretary

8.         CLUB REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

            a.  Square Wheelers and Hayseeds:  Dave Lemon reported that the Square Wheelers and Hayseeds continue to dance from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. every Sunday at the Ala Wai Ballroom.  The new dancers at the Manana Clubhouse plan to form a new club.

            b.  Pali Twirlers:  Janet reported that the Luau-by-the-Bay was enjoyed by all, as usual.

            c.  Tsunamis:  No report.

            d.  Big Island Clubs:  the Slewfoot Promenades are starting a new class and the Lava Klinkers continue to dance the first Sunday of each month.

            e.  Maui Mixers and High Hopes:  Ruth Fullaway reported that the Maui clubs hope to host another Maui No Ka Oi Festival after the new ferry starts up and more people are traveling.  The Maui clubs have started to grow with younger people showing an interest in square dancing.

9.         NEXT MEETING:  The next meeting will be called as needed by the new co-chairmen.

10.       ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet Granich

Secretary Pro Tem