MINUTES OF MEETINGS
        OF THE WCREPA 
      EXECUTIVE BOARD

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               HIGHLIGHTS of Executive Committee Meeting   October 15, 2019
     
    

• This meeting was called to order promptly at 9 AM with agenda, minutes and treasurer’s reports all approved.

 

• Sheila Metzel reported on a Leadership Meeting held in September.  It was mentioned that a suggestion of all local associations share a universal logo with MRSPA to show continuity among all groups.  Discussion followed and it was decided to table the topic for the time being.

  
 .   Belinda Rupp brought up the suggestion of revamping the notification for October’s Award presentation.  After much
        discussion, it was suggested that the committee draft a proposal for future discussion in January.
 

• Jackie Snapp, our new Parliamentarian, distributed handouts on Roberts Rules.  These described the Types of Motions and steps required to correctly use.  They were referenced during the remainder of the meeting.  She also stated that as Parliamentarian, she was to remain neutral during any vote; and that the co-Presidents were also to remain neutral except in the event of a tie.

 

• A discussion followed regarding our Picnic.  It was well attended with over 100 attendees including a few new members.

 

• The October luncheon had an unusually low attendance.  It was decided that the date should be changed to the second Friday of October (pending availability of Ramada) rather than the first, as it is too soon after the picnic.  It was also decided that this luncheon would include a Harvest theme, and that the reservation form would include that the program will begin at 11:30AM, so arrival should be earlier.

 

• Our Outreach endeavors were discussed and decided that Holly Place would again be the recipient for our December luncheon.  It was further decided that the January meeting would include discussion of another recipient for our May luncheon.  

 

• Alan Shane is looking for someone to take over his position as Nominating chairperson.  In addition, we have a couple of other positions that will need to be filled.  Everyone should try to recruit possible replacements.

 

• A guest speaker, Caren Cramer, from the Washington County Public School Education Foundation group presented information on programs available in a few of our schools:

1.  “Super Readers”, is a mentor program being utilized at Paramount,   Pangborn and Emma K. Doub Elementary Schools.  Students working at lower levels were identified and paired with mentors to assist them in improving their reading skills.
2. GLOW is an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Development) program is being utilized in 3 high schools—North, South and Smithsburg.  It’s purpose is to provide financial literacy and is pulled into math and social studies areas.

 

• The meeting adjourned at 11 AM.  Our next meeting will be January 14, 2020, at 9 AM.