JAVS Fall 1991

MINUTES 6/12/91

Vardi suggest Committee of heads of Regional Chapters Glyde states we don't have to file Tax Returns because we are a non-profit organization with income under $25,000 Dalton, Riley, Oppelt,Preucii state fewest responsibilities and structure the better Pounds mentions Student Chapter at Ann Arbor already exists

General Consensus

go forward with Chapter development focus on local not state level

keep Chapter structure as informal as our By-laws will allow national AVS to be responsible for IRS reporting of financial activities of local Chapters make it as simple as possible to become a local Chapter

Tatton reports on 'Viola Day' Celebrations Discussion of logistic, legal and financial considerations Oppelt cautions financial considerations Fund raising a first priority

Glyde reminds us that the money belongs to our members the money for the year has been spent already on the Congress we will need money later in the year to publish the JAVS de Veritch will announc'e Committees at General Membership meeting and invite participation Vardi wants to know who is going to perform and at what level

Moved and seconded that AVS Board supports the concept of the plan of Tatton as submitted, June 13, 1991 for Viola Day Celebrations. Motion carried. Moved and seconded that we go forward with the Viola Day Celebration as presented subject to raising the money ($3700) from independent sources, money specifically earmarked for this event. Motion carried.

V. Finance Committee

Moved and seconded that the Finance Committee consist of 5 members to oversee financial transactions of the AVS. Amended: 3 members and 2 advisors (to be appointed by the President). Motion carried.

VI. Long Range Plan

de Veritch proposes AVS "Long Range Plan"

Moved and seconded to accept the draft of the Long Range Plan. Motion carried.