Meeting was called to order by Board Chair Karen Munsterteiger at 7:47 am.
Presidents Report – Veronica Franzen reported all is going good. She discussed members with past due account and whether there was a breakdown between Anakkala and our club. Chuck our treasurer will be looking into it.
New Members were approved – welcome Russ Hale and Nick Weeks!
Discussion was held about engaging our members and what that looks like. Ken Toole as the VP liaison for Membership will be holding a new member orientation January 30th at Roundhouse Brewery. He will also be meeting with the recruitment team to discuss member engagement, recruitment and bring something back to the Board for future discussion. Mary Marana volunteered to work with Chuck on outstanding member dues.
No report from Sponsorship Committee – they didn’t meet as there were no new requests.
Programs – great job Reed! Sertoman of the Day will be coming back for new and existing members.
Treasurer’s Report – Chuck stated the quarterly sales tax has been filed. He is working with Clifton Larson Allen on the annual Form 990 which is submitted to the IRS. That will be ready shortly.
Winter Wonderland – take down is Thursday, January 17th at noon. Numbers are still being worked on and there will be a report from the committee when it is completed.
Pipe and Drape – season is about to begin. Chuck has some information to pass onto the committee. Nick will be following up with the committee to see what is needed.
Flags – no report
IT – the screen is up! Thanks Ken and JD. We will be looking into purchasing laptop speakers for our guests to use when presenting.
Marketing/Publicity, Hearing Health and Buy/Sell Stuff – no report
Old Business – Gary was not able to attend the December board meeting when the final Regional Convention report was presented. Steve, Lori or Karen will follow up on his questions.
New Business – Mariucci Fiesta will be having a new look! Greg Straka and Karen Munsterteiger will be stepping down from the helm. Thanks to them for their years of leading this great event. Chuck Cogger has volunteered to take the help and Bob Hannahs will be considering being his co-chair. Meetings are being scheduled for this transition.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 am.

Sai Gau Scholarship due January 31st–money for Sertoma relatives to attend college see website for details.

New Member Orientation January 30th at the Roundhouse–details will be available later but all new members need to attend orientation especially to get ready to earn their GEM Award. Probable time is 5:30.

Beth Burnard has Ice Fishing Raffle tickets for sale.

Winter Wonderland Wrap Up Party February 1st, 2019 @ Chef Mike’s 5:30-7:30 p.m. No charge for members, $10 for guests. Children are welcome.

President Jensen introduced her gift giveaway for bringing in a new members. She is also looking for businesses to contribute gifts. December winner of the bring a guest contest was Mary Marana. Thanks to our new member Jodie who arranged for the Grand Casino package. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures provided the Big Sandy Lodge Overnight and Food combo for the contest.

• Some former Mayor of Nisswa is lounging on the beach in Maui and won’t make his annual date to sell fishing tickets for the big contest!!!
• Good to see Ryan C for two weeks in a row.
• Welcome elusive new member Mike D.
• Big fishing trip made the Pound look a little sparse today.
• Having a great time on vacation Kathy W?
• Scruffy Bear was our second “older” version of Sertoman of the Day. Ryan came just to hear him.
• Karen M had to be in charge today because no one else was coming. She did get harassed by Jaime and the Pound.
• Jim G somehow got FB to announce his marriage last week so he had to put up with honeymoon jokes.
• Bob N was going to fine all non federal workers a buck. Kevin decided to “save” everyone!
• Greg S got fined for not greeting (busy in church excuse)
• Kevin S was on a Charley fining roll–Brenny, Isackson, and Bartels
• Gone fine for our Chairman of the Board (she is getting smarter for work).
• Pam paid Teresa’s fine for not being caught up with her badge duties because she does a wonderful job.
• Jim was forced to pay a happy fine for his “honeymoon”.
• Steve M won $4 and had to pay $2. He paid for his daughter arriving safely in Toledo Spain for her study abroad.
• Beth was happy because Pints for Purpose raise $1100 for the cause last week.
• Bob N was happy because his son is playing the banjo for this weeks Pints for Purpose at Jack Pine.
• Our Chairman was bragging that her newly retired husband is cooking for her.