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schedule for our local newsletter. It was suggested to keep the publication dates as in the past, publishing approximately the 20th of each month. Discussion followed about composition of the newsletter. It was the feeling of the group that all officers should contribute to the newsletter regularly.

Director of Music: Don Thomson reported that the title of our show this spring is "Jukebox Saturday Night". There is a need for a property guy and that we have not been allocated the space originally indicated when we decided to move to the Harris Activity Center. Music for the Clay Center Show has been determined and this week the chorus will begin working on choreography for "New Ashmolian."

Show Chairman: In Bob Ridley's absence, President Stanfield reported that the posters are ready for publication. Don Thomson reminded us that the chapter's policy is to provide two tickets to each widow of our former members. Group discussion brought about the need for show information on a business card size handout as well as an 8 1/2" by 5 1/2" flyer for our singing valentine presenters to distribute.

Singing Valentines: Chairman Bob Swenson reported that 7 p.m. rehearsals for singing valentine quartets have begun and will continue through February 13. The Manhattan Workforce Center has been secured for the quartet lounge on February 14 and that our annual Valentine's Day party will be held at 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Supplies have been ordered and brochures for publicizing our singing valentines event will be available this coming Thursday, January 16.

Old Business: It was moved by Bob Swenson and seconded by Ken Brooks that we bring the youth policy statement off the table for discussion and further action. Bob Swenson reported that the youth policy was being reviewed by attorney Pat Caffey, but its final format has not yet been determined with respects to any inconsistencies with local jurisdiction laws. It was moved by Bob Swenson and seconded by Preston Chapel that we table this item. Motion passed.

New Business: There was discussion about the meeting's schedule for the next two months because of a conflict in Rodney Stanfield's schedule. With more than one board member unavailable other nights, it was agreed that our February and March meeting

would be held on Monday evening the 10th. Leadership of that will be the responsibility of Bob Ridley, Vice President of Chapter Development.

There was a suggestion that we investigate the need to help sponsor the St. George honor choir which will be appearing with Bobby McFarin in a concert in Wichita later this spring. It was suggested that rather than give money, that the chapter sponsor some activity or event, or possibly provide T-shirts.

A budget for 2003 was presented by Bill Bunyan. It was moved by Mike Shepherd and seconded by Harvey Kiser that we approve this budget for our current operating year. Motion passed.

It was stated that in order to continue meeting at the Westbank Townhomes Clubhouse, we need to be guests of a member. For the February meeting, we accepted the invitation of Don Thomson to be our host. Don has graciously agreed to provide treats for that meeting unless it should be moved due to the need to prepare roses for singing valentines some other night during the week of February 10.

Adjournment: President Rodney Stanfield declared the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. and with the singing of "The Story of the Rose".

The next meeing will be held February 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., at the Westbank Townhomes Clubhouse.

Don Thomson will provide refreshments for that meeting.

This meeting may be held in conjunction with rose preparation for singing valentines and may be moved to an earlier time, or even to a different day during that week.