Board Meeting Minutes
Friends of Claytor Lake Meeting of the Board, February 12, 2008
Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Jackson Beamer,
Ranny Akers, John Johnson, Dave Collett, Jeff Arnold, Mike Spraker, John
Toothaker, Mike McLeod, Mary Rhoades, Larry Moore, Dean Jackson, Alan
Stratton, John Copeland, Dave Stevenson, Joan Stevenson, Dr. Carolyn Thomas,
Laura Bullard, Jack Reau, Phillip Martin
Judy Furr, who recently passed away, was recognized as a charter FOCL Board
member, as noted in FOCL’s meeting minutes of January 1993. Minutes of the
November 13, 2007 Board meeting were approved as written.
Financial Resource Report. Financial Statement for year ended June 30, 2007 was
reviewed by Phillip Martin, CPA, and accepted as written.Income/Expense Report
for Nov 13, 2007 to Feb 12, 2008 was reviewed by Darla Jennings and accepted
as written. General Fund account: $24,028.29. The only outstanding bill is $2700
due Ferrum College for water quality monitoring.Restricted Funds placement: Bill
Cunningham reported that $9600 in restricted funds has been invested in a 6 month
CD at 4.69%. The principle, which can be borrowed against, is temporarily restricted
by AEP; the interest is not restricted.
Environmental Resources Enhancement—Ferrum College 2007 Water Quality
Report. Dr. Carolyn Thomas reported better water quality for 2007 than last year
due to the drought and resulting lower non-point source run-off. Bacteria levels
were well within health standards, and water quality is being well maintained.
Membership Committee. A Code of Ethics and Policy Statement developed by the
Committee with Alan Stratton’s help were accepted by the Board as presented.
Board Orientation is scheduled for the regular FOCL Board meeting March 11, 2008;
all Board members are asked to attend and bring their binders.
New River News, a publication by the National Committee for the New River, was
brought to the Board’s attention by Ronnie Powers because of our overlap in interests,
and as an example of a quality publication FOCL may wish to emulate. Dave Collett
suggested that FOCL ask about contributing articles to the New River News. Discussion
was also held about encouraging public participation in FOCL’s clean-up efforts on the
lake.
The meeting was adjourned.
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