Minutes of the Javamug Board Meeting for January 8, 2003

 

Old Business

Vice President Gil Hansen opened the meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

 

Treasurers Report

As of December 31, 2002, the bank balance was $7,205.02

Audit was conducted by Bob Byron he has been requested to provide a written report of the audit.

 

A motion was made by David Dietz and seconded by Erik Weibust that the first time guest speakers be given a plaque unless they request an alternative of a gift certificate and Java Mug certificate. Repeat speakers will be given a choice between the two previous options. Motion passes unanimously.

 

 

New Business

Suresh Shah is to prepare the agenda for the meeting of February 4, 2003

 

At the end of the SIG listing presentation, the person assigned by the president will collect the calling card basket.

 

A motion was made by Stuart Yarus to have the bank cards updated by next week.

Motion seconded by Jim Burke.

 

Neelan Chocsi presented $200 dollar donation to Java Mug on behalf of SolarMetric.

 

Adea Solutions has offered to sponsor the Java Mug meetings for six months at an approximate cost $300 dollars per meeting. Promotions director Barbara DeVries suggested in lieu of sponsorship, door prizes worth approximately $100 dollars and cash contribution of approximately $200 dollars to club kitty be considered.

 

Person responsible for scheduling speakers for future meetings shall have cell phone numbers made available.

 

For all future meetings, directional signs to Java Mug meeting room shall be placed in lobby area.

 

Bios and Abstracts for speakers for next six months shall be posted on website by Erik Weibust.

 

E-mail reminders shall be sent to Java Mug members on the Friday and Tuesday prior to Wednesday meeting.

 

SIG Coordinator Jim Burke is to make PowerPoint template for SIG group meetings.

 

Barbara DeVries suggested that travel expenses for guest speakers be continued.

 

Barbara DeVries proposed alternative Java Mug logo contest.

 

Stuart Yarus made a motion that a minimum of $5000 dollars be kept in bank account for emergency and motion seconded by Erik Weibust.  Emergency is to be defined by board members. The motion was tabled.

 

A motion was made by David Deitz and seconded by Erik Weibust to conduct a discussion meeting during the fourth week of each month. Motion passes with only one opposition.

 

A motion was made by David Deitz and seconded by Gill Hansen to provide name tags for all board members. Motion passes unanimously.

 

For another club to be included on the SIG list, they must meet the following criteria:

1)  Must be JAVA related or as decided on case by case by JaveMug Board.

2)  Must meet in the DFW area.

3) They are willing to announce our group at their meeting.