Michigan Maple Syrup Association Board of Directors Meeting
January 19, 2002

The Board of Directors met at 4:10 p.m. at the Doherty Hotel in Clare. Russ Kidd conducted the election for President. Larry Haigh was re-elected. The additional officers are Vice-President, Roger VandeBunte; Secretary, Jean Maday; Treasurer, Steve Youdes. President Haigh intends to keep the same Board member committee assignments for this year

Roger reported on the Web site He has been disappointed with the person working on the web site, as he is considerably behind schedule. Roger will specify a deadline for the site to be ready, and if the person cannot meet the deadline, we will cancel the contract. There was discussion regarding the need for events and promotional activities to be on the web-site.

The fall tour for 2002 will be held on September 28, 2002 in the Boyne City/East Jordan area. The MAPLE NEWS would be a good paper to advertise our Association events and activities The T-shirt sales went well at the meeting. The contract with R & J Screenprinting was signed today. Several promotional items need to be ordered. We only have eight videos and we are out of the pamphlet It's Spring. It was decided to order 50 more videos and re-print the pamphlet.

Steve Youdes discussed the need for a deposit and reimbursement form He would like everyone to be consistent in sending deposits and specifying the categories of funds. Also, when requesting reimbursement, the specific items need to be listed on the form with receipts attached. This will assist in preparing the Treasurer's report for assigning expenditures and income.

Larry explained that the DIGEST staff has requested dues and membership lists in specific order. There should be three lists: non-renewal, new members and a complete list of members.

There were discussions about keeping the winter meeting in Clare. Various locations were suggested. It was decided to stay in Clare as we look forward to the larger facilities being available, The 2003 meeting will be scheduled for January 18, 2003.

The Board Meetings for this year are:
May 7, 6:00 p.m. Doherty Hotel, Clare
Sept 28 after Fall Tour
Nov 6, 6:00 pm Doherty Hotel, Clare

Meeting adjourned at 4:55p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Jean Maday, Secretary