President’s message
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President’s notes on Board meeting held August 6, 2014
The board met by teleconference the evening of Wednesday, August 6th. The treasurer submitted the financial reports for the year to date through June 2014, and the board approved it. You will find the report posted to the BLU website. The treasurer reported that our current bank, Bank of America, has been purchased by Huntington…
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President’s notes on Board meeting held February 17, 2014
The board met by teleconference the evening of Monday, February 17th. The treasurer submitted the financial report for the 2013 year, and the board approved it. You will find the report posted to the BLU website. The proposed budget for 2014 was discussed and tabled until a few more expense details are available Over the…
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President’s notes on Board meeting held August 21, 2012
The board met by teleconference the evening of Tuesday, August 21st. A treasurer’s report for the period of January to July, 2012 was submitted for the board’s approval. Secretary Kris Barndt presented the minutes from the previous meeting in June. She also reported on her progress with the 2010-11 Flockbooks. She will be posting the…
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President’s notes on Board meeting held June 12, 2012
The board met by teleconference the evening of Tuesday, June 12th. Our new treasurer, Cindy Cieciwa, reported that a new checking account has been opened, and submitted a treasurer’s report for the period of January to May, 2012. Secretary Kris Barndt presented the minutes from the previous meeting in February. She also reported on her…
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President’s notes on Board meeting held February 15, 2012
The board met by teleconference the evening of Wednesday, February 15th. Our new treasurer, Cindy Cieciwa, was able to join us for the first part of the meeting. The proposed budget for 2012 was reviewed. The board is pleased with our progress toward building up fund reserves while still providing needed services to our membership. …
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President’s notes on board meeting held November 16, 2011
On November 16th, the BLU board met by teleconference. The treasurer’s report and the minutes from the August 10th meeting were approved. Our treasurer, Becky Utecht, is not running for a second term on the board, and does not wish to continue as BLU treasurer. So the board will be looking for someone from the…
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President’s notes on board meeting held August 10th, 2011
On August 10th, the BLU board met by teleconference. The treasurer’s report and the minutes from the April 27th meeting were approved. The national show committee will meet formally at the Wool Gathering in Ohio in September. In the mean time, a restaurant for the banquet, and a hotel has agreed to block a number…
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President’s notes on Board meeting held April 27, 2011
The board met by teleconference the afternoon of Wednesday, April 27th. Several items were discussed. The secretary gave an update on the website and how it is operating. There have been a few glitches in the way the membership list and the calendar of events programs are working, but overall the board is very pleased…
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President’s notes on the BLU board January 19 meeting
The BLU board has a year under its belt, having met a total of seven times during 2010. Many things have been accomplished, and 2011 opens with lots of new ideas to work on. The association is on firm footing financially, showing an increase in its treasury during 2010. During 2010, a set of bylaws…
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President’s Message
Originally published in the newsletter BLU Print; October 2010, Vol. 1, No. 3 The show season is winding down, and the fiber festivals are over, and it’s time to look back on a successful year promoting BFLs. From the 3rd National Show in Oregon, to shows across the country, BFLs have been presented by a growing…