MarksBrothers meeting minutes, April 20, 2006

Meal provided by David Farnsworth

Speaker: Bob Ross

Bob was to have given a talk on “Foot Steps of John and Paul”. Since attendance was low, it was decided to postpone the presentation until Mays meeting. David had also planned to demonstrate blogging with a challenge for all MarksBrothers publishing on there own blogs. That too was postponed but the connection to the internet from the fellowship hall was tested.

In addition to Bob and David, Paul Simpson was present.

Business Meeting: It was moved and passed that the supplies used for the Youth pancake breakfast are to be a donation to the youth.

Dee Dee has asked that we attend the Wesley Center annual fundraiser April 28^th, at 6:00 pm. Those attending recommend we all purchase tickets tomorrow (Sunday) at $20 a person.

Linda Salfin, president of St. Marks UMW has sent a request that the MarksBrothers provide security for the Hand Works Fair, Nov 4^th and 5^th. In the discussion we felt we would not be able to do this since we lack training in security, and we can’t rely on sufficient attendance from the group.

David Farnsworth announced his resignation as secretary.

Web Links

http://www.umcstmarks.org/index.htm

http://marksbrothersstmarksumc.blogspot.com/

Agenda for May 11th Meeting:

Meal provided by Dave Farnsworth

Cake provided by Jim Jackson??

Speaker: Bob Ross

“Foot Steps of John and Paul”.

Additional Speaker(as time allows): David Farnsworth- to speak on Blogging with a demonstration. Please bring laptops if available. Paul invited. There will be a wireless router available to connect to the internet.

Business Meeting:

Review of April 20th meeting

Treasures Report

Old business:

pancake breakfasts

- need project contact

- need to plan and assignments for April 16^th support of Sunrise service

(Dave Farnsworth volunteered to help, Your help would be appreciated).

Revitalization effort

- How are we doing

TMM Family Services

- Discuss how to proceed with support

Speakers for future Meetings

- Jim Jackson Report

- Other Possibilities

New Business:

Election to replace Secretary.

Motion By David Farnsworth: Move to affiliate with National Methodist Men, and adopt the national’s suggested bylaws to place St. Marks in compliance with directive to have a Methodist Men’s group. Rev. Paul Caseman invited to discuss.

Planning for the May 11th Meeting

Speaker:

To provide meal: not identified, please email me to sign up

To provide cake : Jim Jackson?

(please submit new business items via email (farnswd@comcast.net, via comment to the web site, or by mail:dave Farnsworth, 1500 W. Dutton St, Tucson, Az 85704)

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