ECCDA Minutes – November 20, 2009

Attendance – Melissa Holley, Chris Geyer, Mary Stephenson, Carol Davenport, Lorna Tamsett, Holly Davan, Joyce Bertram, Ida Mae Custer, Meg Stenman, Marcia Whitney, Deb Whetsel, Joy Hettich, Rebecca Bell, Alison Cejka, Barbara Biegel, Cammy Witting, Donna Bell, Kay Swanson, Shannon Peterson, Carol Carnahan

Devotion – Shannon Peterson (Devotions for Teachers) - Thanks for hosting today!

Approval of Minutes for September meeting

Treasurer Report – Balance is approximately $13,380

- Tax Exempt status has been granted

Welcome to new member Rebecca Bell – she is the new Director at Waterstone Kingdom Kritters

February Director’s retreat at The Hideaway is scheduled for February 11^th & 12th and we will have guest speaker Dr. Marlene Bizub – there are still a few available spots if you are a member

Conference review by Lorna – Positive comments overall (Great job to everyone that helped with the Inservice!)

Handouts given

- Certificates for 2008 & 2009 meetings attended (Kay)

- GLQ for teachers (Kay)

- Membership Guide for 2010 (Joy)

- CAEYC Conference at St. Luke’s 1/23/10 (Kay)

Election of New Officers

President – 2 yrs. (Joy Hettich)

Vice President - 2 yrs. (Ida Mae Custer)

Treasurer – 2 yrs. (Alison Cejka)

Secretary remains the same for 1 more yr. (Melissa Holley)

Discussion Topic – Survey sent around regarding other schools

- Programs done at schools (Thanksgiving, Christmas Story, Christmas Open House, Spring, Graduation)

Next meeting will be January 15^th at St. Mark’s hosted by Chris Geyer