Minutes approved.  

Our current balance is $2,079.27. The national organization has promised to send 2 checks, which should total $1600.00 plus or minus. We spent $256.00 and had revenue of $565.00 in the last month. The September mixer at The Water will cost $600.00. There should be $3,000.00 worth of door prizes at the event. It is requested that we try to come up with prizes and services to add to the prizes. John Coleman noted that we need a sponsor for this event.  

Tina Wilson asked all in attendance for their goals for the organization. A summary of goals mentioned included: bigger and better meetings, more interesting meetings, clarifying our message, making more connections with schools and filmmakers, getting a broader membership, having brochures at meetings, having flashier and less homespun meetings and attracting longtime successful industry people. Being an organization that people cannot afford NOT to be a member of was suggested as a general philosophical approach. It was also suggested that our newsletter could have more real industry/info value. Two items of immediate interest were brochures on chairs and getting the attendees of the July meeting from Brad at Visual Resources.  

The August party is on the 19^th at Gary Stone’s and those planning on attending should RSVP. The September mixer is the 25^th at The Waters.  

Tina Wilson will meet with the Ad Club and AMA.   John Coleman made a motion for MCAI to authorize a minimum of $200.00. for a booth if we have 8 participants. The motion was seconded by Grace McKay and unanimously passed by the board.  

Tina Wilson is looking for a membership committee to make follow-up calls to new members. She suggested for everyone to thing about it and email or call her.  

Discussion of MCAI meeting in Milwaukee and who’s going.  

The Christmas party will be the first week of December at the Village Inn.  

Discussion of locations for Oct. and Nov. meetings and what they Ad Club would speak on if we get them for a presentation.  

Discussion of selling banner space on our banner at meetings.  

John Coleman moved to adjourn. Erik Villesvik seconded. Meeting adjourned.