Date: June 28, 2007
Time: 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Location: Perkins at Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard
Attendance:

• Mary All Lucas
  
• John Schultz
  
• Kathy Schultz
  
• Sammy Rich
  
• Mary Clausi
  
• Sue Malone

Reading of Minutes

The minutes were distributed online and approved as written. Mary Ann made a motion and Sue seconded it that the minutes be approved as mailed.

Treasurer's Report

There was no treasurer’s report due to Tom’s absence.

Questions on Membership List

David Parrot joined at Lyon College but we did not have complete information on him. Sue suggested giving out membership cards to all members. All new members who attend MSSI meetings will receive the cookbook. There was some question regarding the ability of downloading the address book. We still do not have a printable list of all Society members. Who will be in charge of this list? Mary Lewis is working on the address list in a printable form.

Discussion of Meeting Site

It was stated that Holiday Inn gave us a good price on the meal but will be increasing the charge to $16 per person. The price has not been raised in two years. Members have suggested that we have more variety in the food served. John will talk to them about the availability of 2 separate meals. No charge was incurred for the lectern, screen and microphone.

Status of Virtual Telephone Service

Our number is 757-4200. Mary Ann is waiting on a manual from AT & T regarding the sett up and operation of the phone service.

Clanjamfry

MSSI will have a tent at Clanjamfry but we will need to call Lee about the cost of the tent. Mary Ann is responsible for the Scottish Heritage program. Clanjamfry is being sponsored by Rhodes College. MSSI will help out in any way possible but most of the work is being done by members of Evergreen Presbyterian Church.

Jackson TN Celtic Fest, November 3

The cost of tent space for this year’s Celtic Fest is $25 and MSSI will have a tent represented. It will be held again at Casey Jones Village. Lyon College presently charges $65 with tables and 4 chairs. The board is considering canceling our tent space at the Arkansas Games. Mary Ann moved that we have at tent at the Celtic Fest; Mary seconded it.

St. Andrew’s Day Tea

The tea will be held this year at Crumpets on Saturday, November 3. It will be a high cream tea/buffet. Sue is hoping to contract with High Road, a local Celtic group, as entertainment. There will only be 50 reservations available. The event will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Centerpieces will also be made. Sue reminded Board members to bring the paint sticks for the fans.

Next Board Meeting

The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, July 26, at Perkin’s at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary E. Clausi, Secretary, MSSI