Meeting Minutes
Torch Club of the Fox Valley
18 January 2024
Torchmark
Notes taken by: Sue Bennett, Secretary
Attendees: Sue Bennett, David Debbink, Marcia Debbink, Paul Freiberg, Mary Poulson, Walt Hedges, Barb Kelly, Peter Thiel, Bert Wiegand, Lindsay Kaminski.
Guests: Douglas Thiel and Mary Wiegand
BUSINESS MEETING: Was called to order by Vice President Bert at 6:05 p.m. Bert introduced our guests, Peter’s son, Douglas, who is visiting from Connecticut and Bert’s wife Mary.
Barb gave an update on Bill, who had open-heart surgery today. The surgery went well and she will be posting updates on the caringbridge.org website. We all wish Bill a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him at the next meeting.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Barb to accept the minutes, which was seconded by David. All were in favor and minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Barb reported a balance of $2,936.04, as of Dec. 13, 2023. Funds disbursed where $270.00 to Touchmark for meals. Funds received were $225.00 for member dues and $300.00 for meal payments, leaving a balance as of Jan. 12, 2024 of $3,191.04. Walt moved to accept the treasurer’s report and Marcia seconded. Acceptance of the treasurer’s report was approved. Barb also noted that our IATC dues of $942.50 will be paid by Feb. 15, 2024.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bert reported that David will be doing the presentation at the February meeting on the topic of “Nukes and Kooks”. Bert also asked that members think about signing up to do presentations for the Fall of 2024.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Bert informed the club about the IATC Mid-Winter, All Member Fireside Chat scheduled for February 18th at 2:00 pm CT. Topics will include the upcoming all-member survey, the results of the membership recruiting contest and much more. This will be a Zoom event. Please ask one of our officers if you need the Zoom link.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the business meeting by Marcia and Walt respectively. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Dinner was enjoyed and followed by a presentation by Bert (and Mary)
Wiegand.
Presentation: A Boundary Waters Experience by Bert Wiegand
Bert shared his family’s experiences exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyager’s National Park. They camped, kayaked and canoed in the remote wilderness of the Boundary Waters, which was challenging at times, but they were also able to enjoy all of the beauty and wildlife that nature has to offer. Bert’s presentation also included many stunning photos and even a video narrated by his wife, Mary.
Thank you Bert!