Mary Anne Glauner led the Pledge of Allegiance

About 30 members were in the audience

Thurston Fuller # 1841 spoke of a program to promote subscription to the Arizona Republic newspaper. This program is aimed mostly to winter visitors and new subscribers (non-subscribers for previous 30 days). Subscribe for 4 to 26 weeks at $2.50 per week with forms at DVCC office. DVCC will receive a $12.00 commission for each paid-in-advance subscription.

Kathy Peck #31 spoke of the need for allowing certain homebound DVCC members the means of casting votes in our February elections. She suggested that ballots could be taken to those who cannot get to our polls, the bearer serving as a witness that the vote was legitimate. She suggested that an article be published in the "Citizen" explaining how the vote for mandatory membership will be conducted. She also thanked all who had furnished names of new residents for calls by the welcoming committee.

Thirteen (13) board members present, one member excused and one absent.

It was moved by Ron King and seconded by Jim Quinn that the January board minutes be approved as published in the February 2003 Citizen. Motion passed.

The treasurer’s report was read by Jim Cole and will be filed for future audit.

Harry Cole reported (for Bob Roberts) about the need for a new system for automatic chlorine and acid feeding for the Read and Farnsworth swimming pools. The systems cost about $1900 each with the Read Hall pools needing replacement immediately. This equipment replacement falls under maintenance and will improve safety. He also told of the replacement of the water cooler in the room near John’s Villa. The roof at Farnsworth Hall has been repaired.

Richard Grogan reported on the most recent Newcomers Meeting. Twenty four (24) new members attended and (4) representatives of the club told them of our activities. Jim Cole explained the provisions of the Mandatory Membership proposals.

Jim Quinn reported on a recent yard cleanup job by the "Aid Committee". Jim announced a dance to be held at Farnsworth Hall on March 1^st. The music will be by the "Topnotchmen" who will play a lot of Polkas.

Ron King told of the completion of the block and chain link fences around the Bocce Ball courts. Work on installing Keelocks will be next. Bids for the Read Hall pool wall are out.

Barbara Miller gave the Library report for January as follows. Patrons served: 196, Books checked out: 569 (a new record), Volunteer hours: 201 served by 22 volunteers. The library is open morning and afternoon, 5 days a week and Saturday mornings only.

Robert Anderson reported for Marvin Madsen stating that electrical work at the "Dandy Room" (library conference room) was complete with an OK by the building inspector. Barbara Miller’s decorating committee will now go to work!

Robert Morton told of a meeting to plan a fund raising breakfast or dinner in the fall. The group will wait till the new board is installed before proceeding.

Robert Anderson reported on his idea to appoint a coordinator or director to increase use of Farnsworth Hall for craft shows or other activities. A motion to that effect that was tabled at the January Board meeting was brought back to the table by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Anderson described, at length, a weekly craft & food show at the Mesa Spirit Park. Barbara Miller voiced the concern that an activity like this would compete with our Arts and Craft Show and/or the Art Show. The motion to explore the idea of an activity director for Farnsworth Hall was passed but with (2) board members voting no. Robert Anderson and Barbara Miller were appointed to head this effort and report back at the March board meeting.

Barbara Miller moved, seconded by Ron King, to have an outdoor swap meet or neighborhood sale at Farnsworth Hall in February 2004. It would be open to DV residents and the Club would rent tables to residents for the sale of their items. The Club would have refreshment concessions and promote the event.

Barbara Miller reported that the Board has met and reviewed the latest version of the C,C&R’s for Section 14 (our model C,C & R). The Board has further questions to be answered by Mr. Maxwell.

Richard Young moved and Robert Anderson seconded, to expand the computer room to include the poker room (room #8). This would entail making a doorway through the bearing wall and moving the card players to another location. Jim Cook moved and Robert Morton seconded, that this motion be tabled to further study the ramifications of moving any or all groups to new locations. The motion to table was passed with (2) no votes.

Ron King moved, seconded by Harry Cole, to give $400 seed money to the Shuffleboard Club for their Chili Dinner on March 12, 2003. The motion passed unanimously.

Ron King moved, seconded by Richard Young, to waive the Farnsworth Hall rental fee for the Shuffleboard Club Chili Dinner on March 12, 2003. The motion passed unanimously.

Ron King moved, seconded by Barbara Miller, for permission to hold a Country Music Jam Session at some later date in a Dreamland Villa hall. The motion passed unanimously.

Harry Cole expressed the idea that we should sponsor a CPR class at Dreamland Villa.

Mary Anne Glauner announced that she hopes that by the March Board Meeting the C,C&R’s for Section 14 (our model) will be complete and ready for Board approval. Then we can give Mr. Maxwell the OK to prepare the C,C&R’s for Section 7. By the April Board meeting we may be ready to go for approval of the Section 7 C,C&R’s by the residents of Section 7.

Mrs. Glauner also announced that February 4th vote on the Constitution change (elimination of the $500 initiation fee) passed 6 to 1 ratio. The elimination of the $500 fee will be effective in February 2004. Until then new members whose dues are not in good standing may take advantage of a $100 per year payment provision.

The vote on the Bylaws change (to eliminate the June Board meeting) also passed by the same ratio. This change takes effect immediately.

The new members of the Board of Directors are: Merle White, Howard Zimmerman, Gaela Roberts, Jim Cook, Jerry Sarver all with 3 year terms. Helen Rosenwald was also elected but to a one year term.

Harry Cole announced that the 2002 Keecards will not be effective.

Gene Meade secretary to the Board