DECEMBER 20, 2012
In Attendance: Sara Koplish, Mike Wrubel, Lacy Clifford, Lisa Walker, Sara Parker, Melanie Weber, Katelyn Keyes, Cindy Maur Voting: -A quorum was reached for the online voting for the officer positions and all candidates were voted into their positions; however Megan Baumer will no longer be working at WCS come the new year, so there is currently an open secretary position. -If anyone is interested in filling the vacant secretary position please contact a current officer immediately. If one person steps forward, then they will fill the position; however if more than one person steps forward, then membership will vote online to choose the next secretary. -Sara Parker is interested in filling the position. Silent Auction -Silent Auction was a success. Thank you to everyone who donated, participated and helped facilitate it. Upcoming Events -Party- Considering how busy this season is, we opted to turn our chapter's holiday party into a new year party. It should be happening in January. Stay tuned! -Panel Discussion- The panel discussion will take place in February. Treasury Update -Amy and Sara have been working together to make the transition for the treasurer position smooth for the coming year. -We currently have over $3000 in our bank account. Membership -Please renew your membership or become a new member asap! -Chapter membership is now $15 per year and National AAZK dues are $45 per year. -Benefits for becoming a member include discounts on events and merchandise or free events, voting on issues that affect the chapter, eligibility to apply for our bi-annual travel grant, and a warm fuzzy feeling! -We are looking for people to renew and become members asap also so that we can represent our diverse members when we vote for a name change in efforts to further incorporate all of the WCS facilities. Committee Openings -We are looking to fill some vacant spots in our committees. If you are interested in any of the following committees, please contact your chapter officers. -Bowling for Rhinos -National Zoo Keeper Week -Travel Grant -Enrichment -Girl Scouts -Calendar Calendars -We were able to purchase calendars for a highly discounted price which means less money that the chapter has to front for the calendars and we will receive more profits from the calendars! -Calendars are currently available! Please contact your officers or facility representative for your 2013 calendar. -Prices are $15 for non-members, $12 for members, $10 for people who donated a picture that was used in the calendar. Discount prices are limited to 1 per person. -Katelyn made us aware of another website where we can get a better price for the calendars in the future. Enrichment Contest -We went over details listed in the flyers that were handed out and encouraged people to participate especially for the prizes which are $300, $200, or $100 to spend. -The deadline to apply is Dec 21st. Enrichment Bonanza -We made great enrichment for our animals!!
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