WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY LEAGUE
Board of Directors Meeting
December 12, 2007 – 10 a.m.
Home of Patti Carnemolla

CALL TO ORDER – Beth Ann Surber, President
President Surber called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.

ATTENDANCE
Kathy Beckett, Patti Carnemolla, Polly Diller, Julie Frost, Emily Hopta, Linda Jernigan, Janice Lessley, Helen Lodge, Jeanne Moore, Kay Morgan, Shelia Neal, Jane Powell, Beth Ann Surber, Yolanda Tam, Barbara Knight Warren.

SECRETARY’S REPORT – Emily S. Hopta, Secretary
Secretary Hopta presented the minutes from the November Board of Directors meeting. Janice Lessley motioned to accept as presented. Yolanda Tam seconded. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Jane Powell, Treasurer
Treasurer Powell presented the November budget and noted the WVSO has implemented a 3% charge for all credit transactions. Patti Carnemolla moved acceptance of the budget; Linda Jernigan seconded. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Beth Ann Surber, President
New committees will be forming to address WVSL needs and all are welcome. The first meeting will be December 14 from 12-1 p.m. at the Clay Center.

REVIEW OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS

1. Fashion Show – Sallie McClaugherty
No report.
2. Symphony Ball
No report.
3. Teddy Bear Tea – Shelia Neal
No report.
4. Golf Tournament – Beth Ann Surber
No report.
5. Symphony Sunday – Shelia Neal
Symphony Sunday is underway, with more news to come after the first of the year.
6. Kroger Cards – Patti Carnemolla
Kelly George will have cards available for purchase today. These make a great holiday gift!
7. Melonious Merchandise – Linda Jernigan
All new members attending today’s luncheon will receive charms. Melonious merchandise also makes lovely holiday presents, and lapel pins and mugs are available for purchase today.
8. Chocolate Sales – Sallie McClaugherty
No report.
9. Cello Endowment – Helen Lodge
No report.
10. Young People’s Concerts – Yolanda Tam
No report.

OLD BUSINESS
By-Laws Changes – Julie Frost
Reviews are in process.

NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Kathy Beckett & Beth Ann Surber: Lora Fulton’s husband passed away.
• Emily Hopta: Please send or see me to share ideas and articles for our winter newsletter.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the league, President Surber wished everyone the happiest of holiday, extended thanks to Reggie and Patti Carnemolla for hosting the new member luncheon, and adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Emily S. Hopta
Secretary