Date: July 30, 2007
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Perkins at Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard
Attendance:

• John Schultz
  
• Sammy Rich
  
• Tom Lewis
  
• Sue Malone
  
• Mary Clausi
  
• Mary Ann Lucas

Reading of Minutes

The minutes were distributed online. Sue made a motion and Sammy seconded it that the minutes be approved. The vote was unanimous.

Treasurer's Report

Tom will email a copy to the secretary of this month's treasurer's report. The beginning balance was $9122 and the ending balance was $8908. We have $5500 in the scholarship fund. We broke even on the dinner this month.

Tennessee Genealogical Society

MSSI will take part in the Genealogy and History Fair and Seminar on October 13. A check for $20 will be mailed by Tom for booth space. If we show up, we will receive $15 reimbursement. MSSI will check on other local festivals to see if we should be represented.

News from Mary Ann

Mary Ann would like MSSI to compensate guest speakers with a complimentary dinner when they make a presentation. Mary made a motion and Sammy seconded it that we do so. It was approved unanimously. Also Mary Ann will email directions to Mary on how to pick up the phone messages in case she is unable to do so.

Membership List

We are continuing to work on an accurate membership list including spouses and other family members, emails, phone numbers, etc. We do not have a completely accurate list of who has paid in the last two years so we will start anew in October when dues will be collected for the upcoming year.

Clanjamfry

MSSI would like to give a grant totaling $500 to Clanjamfry for this year's Scottish fair. Ken and Bill are in favor but have been have difficulty contacting Margaret. We need to have a vote by September 8 to have MSSI listed in the program as a supporter. John will continue trying to contact Margaret.

News from Sammy

Sammy said that the Go Box is ready and he will transfer it to John. Mary Ann will bring the butterscotch candy and Sue will supply the "church" fans. Sammy is continuing to work on a new song book but is having a problem with the page size. The board suggested 8 ½ by 11 inches for the paper size.

Burns Nicht

Sue suggested that a mail out be done to nonmembers from last year's list. John will pass this suggestion on to Kathy.

Scottish Walk

John announced that a Scottish Walk will be held in Alexandria, VA, the first week of December for those who are interested.

Hisky Library Donation to Rhodes College

It was suggested that all or part of the Hisky Scottish library be donated to Rhodes College. Ken Letterman is planning to talk with Rhodes about this donation. Could the Scottish Society use scholarship funds of $500 to pay for the books since the Hisky's were planning to sell them? Another idea was to have individual members give matching funds. If Rhodes accepted the books, would the public have access to them? If Rhodes declines the books, would Lyon College want them? There are a between 300 and 3000 items available. John will contact Bud and Lore about these ideas and what funds are available.

Next Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 27 at Perkin's at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary E. Clausi, Secretary, MSSI