February 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Vice-President Leroy Watson called the Zoom meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Also participating were Executive Committee member Cheryl Watson, Treasurer Jessie Patrick, Communications Director Amanda Brozana Rios, Community Service Director Loretta Washington, Secretary Richard Weiss, new member David Moshier and later Lecturer Mark Gibbons.

The January 12, 2022 minutes were approved as presented.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Current balance of Operating Fund at Trust Bank                             $3,435.43

This total reflects an additional dues deposit of $30.00 in the last month. Despite direct outreach by Joan Smith and a general 2022 dues request mailing by Dick Weiss in early January, no additional dues have come in. Leroy recommended that we let potential renewals know they can participate in Potomac meetings virtually.  This may appeal to those who cannot attend live meetings at noon.

Current balance of Kile Fund at PNC Bank                                       $70, 441.16

OLD BUSINESS

  • World Food Forum- Dick Weiss will monitor the organization through its mailing list.
  • IRS Tax Status- The circumstances leading to a Washington State Grange’s loss of tax-free status will be on the Presidents Meeting agenda for discussion as to how they may relate to Potomac and other Granges.

NEW BUSINESS

  • Joan will attend the Presidents Conference February 17-20 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • Burton Eller will be tracking and working on the Postal Services Reform Bill which just passed the House on a bipartisan vote. He will push for it in the Senate.
  • A Words for Thirds dictionary distribution is planned for April, Grange Month. Twenty-four dictionaries cost $99.00. Amanda suggested we consider a distribution at the start of school in the Fall.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

  • Welcome to our new member Rev. David Moshier.
  • Amanda will present Lesson A1of the new five-year Heirloom Program. It will be about overcoming difficulties.

There were no members in distress. Leroy recommended that we include upcoming events at the end of future agendas. 

There was no further business. The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard B. Weiss, Secretary
Potomac Grange #1