I just collected for the last hat and shirt sale and have sent the closing financial report to Bob Lee for posting on the Gathering web site. In spite of the lower turnout this year, with the additional donations made, we were able to increase our Gathering fund by approx $50 over last year to a total of $4,800. A big YEEEE HAAAAA thank you to all that helped to make this, and the past five year Gatherings, a financial success. A special thanks again to all who contributed to the special jacket I was presented for my efforts in hosting the past six Gatherings. It won't be long and the weather will be cold enough for me to show it off. :-)
On the matter of financial control, I received ten replies. They break down as follows: 6 for the host controlling the funds 1 suggested I keep control of the funds ( I'll lump that with the following vote) 3 recommended a treasure or two signature system Combining the last two makes it 6 to 4 in favor of passing the funds to Dana. Each of the ten replies had valid reasons for their recommendations. With the fund balance approaching $5000, it might ought to be an item of business at next years Gathering to set up some official system. I would say right now that voting at the banquet would not work. To cumbersome and chaotic. I would suggest a special meeting / forum to discuss and make a decision. Dana has hosted past Gathering as well as several recent RV fly-ins so I think we're in good hands. I just hope he has some pull with the weather Gods when picking a date. :-) Larry Flesner
