Meeting Minutes
Torch Club of the Fox Valley
February 20, 2025
Notes taken by: Kris Stahl, filling in for Sue Bennett, Secretary
ATTENDEESs: Karen Bachhuber, Nancy Van Rooy Bodway, David Debbink, Marcia Debbink, Paul Freiberg, Walt Hedges, Lindsay Kaminski by audio, Barb Kelly, Bill Kelly, Dale Lewellyn, John Palmquist, Jan Mirenda Smith, Kris Stahl, Peter Thiel, Scott Valitchka.
Guests: None
A buffet dinner was served by Touchmark.
BUSINESS MEETING:
Bill called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m.
MINUTES: There were no corrections or additions to the minutes. A
motion was made by David to accept the minutes, which was seconded
by Paul . All were in favor and minutes were approved as published.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Barb reported a beginning balance of $3,162.77 as of 1/10/25. She then reported that she had made payments of $18.99 to Bert Wiegand for John’s member pin reimbursement and $1,072.50 to IATC for dues payment. She received a dues payment of $85.00 for 2025. Barb reported a final balance of $2,156.28 as of 2/14/25. It was moved by Dale and seconded by David to accept the Treasurer’s report. All were in favor and the report was approved.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Walt reported for Bert that talk volunteers are still needed.
OLD BUSINESS: Barb reported that there was still no progress with Lawrence University on purchasing books in memory of Mary Poulson. She offered to work with the Appleton Public Library instead on this project, and all members agreed this would be the best way to move forward.
NEW BUSINESS: Bill reminded members to fill out the IATC survey by 2/23/25. Barb passed around the membership list for members to update.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Paul reported that he had talked to the President of the Trenton Torch Club who invited our whole club to attend their next meeting via Zoom. Paul asked that members contact him if they are interested in attending.
It was moved by Scott and seconded by John to adjourn the business meeting. All were in favor and the business meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m
Presentation: The State of the UW Fox Cities Campus by Barb Kelly