Tidewater, VA April Meeting Minutes

Start Time : 2:50pm
Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Welcome new member, Nick!

Galacticon Recap::
Great event, next year we will try to make it two days! All vendors and guests who attended this year have expressed interest in returning.
Suggestions for next year::
-No panels for the first and last hour of the day
-Well advertised raffle to raise funds
-Try to set up Friday night instead of Saturday morning
-Get flyers out sooner!

[Upcoming Events]

Ravencon:: April 25th ? 27th
*We have a table fri-sun; if you would like to man the table please let our events coordinator know.

May meeting:: Raffle; bring anything you wish to raffle off.

JUNE MEETING:: (IMPORTANT) JUNE 14th, 2008
**DUES ? Annual membership dues are renewed in June - $25 Single person membership, $35 Family membership. In order to have access to the TA website you must pay dues, however you will still be considered a TA Fanforce member and have access to TFN if you choose not to pay dues.
**ELECTIONS ? Annual elections will be held at this meeting for Council Positions. If you are not at this meeting you will not be able to vote. [Detailed instructions on the election process will be posted in the May meeting minutes]
**PICTURES ? This is a costumed meeting. A group picture will be taken as well as updated pictures for membership cards. If you have a costume be sure to wear it!

TA Annual Picnic:: JUNE 7th, 2008 ? Mount Trashmore ? VA Beach ? Shelter 1

Dragoncon:: August 29th ? September 1st

[Potential Events]

AMC ? Premier for Clone Wars in August

Game On ? Force Unleashed

Saber Practice ? You must be 18+ years old to participate.
Fanforce Awards
X-wing project
Prop Day

Other News:

-Tidewater Alliance T-shirts are almost done and we will be taking orders soon.

-TFN ? Post more! We have seen a lot of activity on the TA website, but not on TFN boards. If you need help setting up an account, please see a council member.

-By unanimous decision of the membership, we will be switching over to a new website in the coming months that will allow us to use more options online.


Treasury Report

Previous Balance as of 3/1/08 - $285.48

- $70.35 (Plaque)
- $25.00 (Website Fee)

Ending Balance: 4/12/08 - $190.13

Time Ended:: 3:45pm