Dec 2nd, 2024 Board Meeting
If you wish to attend, email your request to president@sfpeninsulawriters.com.
California Writers Club
San Francisco/Peninsula Branch
Dec 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom online
Members present: Vibha Akkaraju, Sue Barizon, Tim Flood, David Harris, Nirmy Kang, Megan McDonald, Margaret Nalbach, Geri Spieler, Tice Swackhamer and Alisha Willis.
1. Minutes - Nirmy
November 2024 meeting minutes presented for approval. Approved.
2. Monthly Meeting Fees - Tice
Tice presented a comparison of fees for other branches. There is quite a variation between the branches with some being completely free.
It was decided that we do a more thorough analysis of our reserves, the actual per person cost of meeting etc before we go any further.
3. Newsletter - Tice
This month's NewsBlast will contain Holiday Party information and Member news. Will be sent to both nonmembers and members.
4. Holiday Party: “Bring a Bite” and Author Book Sales - Sue
No more signups for “Bring a Bite” or Author sales as deadlines have passed.
Volunteers should come at 1:00pm to help with setup
There will be a Raffle for book giveaways
Motion to pay the 2 servers $50 each for their work. Motion passed.
5. Treasurer’s Report - Alisha
November treasurer's report was not ready for presentation.
6. San Mateo Library Donation - Margaret
Should we make a donation to San Mateo (and Palo Alto) Libraries for all their help. Money? A voucher scheme offering one free meeting? Needs further discussion.
7. Webmaster - Megan
Lots of interesting enquiries - tutors, essay writing help etc
SFWC have raised their fees to $800 per table and are no longer offering free entry to presentations, lectures. We will not be hosting a table this year.
Happy Holidays All!!
Meeting adjourned 8:16pm
Nirmy Kang (Secretary): Taken December 2nd, 2024