Scandinavian Home Society Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday January 17, 2024, at 4:00 pm

West Thunder Community Centre Boardroom

Chair:  Ken Boegh                                                Secretary:  Nicole Tittley

Present:   David Knutson, Darrell Matson, Peter Knudsen, David Heroux, Kathy Smith

Regrets:  Barb Ricciardi

Ken called the meeting to order and welcomed Kathy Smith to the board meeting.  There followed a round of introductions for the new member.

The agenda was approved as written by David H.

Declaration of Conflict:  None.

Previous minutes were approved as written by Peter seconded by David K.

Business Arising:  Darrell questioned if the cheque referenced in the previous financial report had cleared.  David H. noted that it had.

Presidents Report:  Ken reported that Julefest had been an all-round success. The venue, the food, decorations the music were positively noted.

Treasurers Report:  David H. reported that the current chequing account is $7663.72. Two investments were coming up for renewal. It was moved by David H. and seconded by Darrell M. that the financial activities and balance sheet to January 17, 2024, be approved as presented.

Membership:  Darrell reported that in 2023 we had 24 single memberships, 21 families and 2 honorary.  A renewal letter will be going out later in January. 

Strategic Plan:  Darrell reported that the work on developing our website had been assigned to Henry Connor.  As we begin rolling it out there are decisions we need to make.

1. Our landing page – how we want this to look – what should be included on the public page and membership page.

Darrell will investigate having on the public page a drill down on the history of the Scand Home.

Ken will contact Elinor Barr to ask for permission to reprint and use the content from her books on the Scand.

• Memorial board – how we can add this to our website to encompass all members back to the founding fathers.
• Domain name- Darrell will looking into finding a name that is available.

Social:  Peter reported that we would begin planning for next Julefest in August.  He recommended that we hold our midsummers event at Mount Baldy lodge Friday June 21.  Ken moved the board approve.  All in favour; carried.  Peter noted that the Pass Lake group was organizing events to celebrate their anniversary August 23 ands 24.  He recommended that we participate.  This will be put the agenda for February’s meeting to discuss. 

New Business:  Ken recommended that we continue sending condolence cards to families of deceased members.  We would ask Barb Ricciardi if she would send them out and that all board members would contact her when they hear that a member has deceased.

There followed a discussion on the storage of Scand Home items at Peters home and the need to review what’s stored and decide what to do with it. It was agreed to hold the Mays meeting at Peters house to review the storage area.

Next meeting:  Wednesday February 21 at 4:00pm boardroom West Thunder Community Centre.

Ken moved to adjourn the meeting.  Carried.