July 3, 2008

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

    1. Call to Order
    2. Approval of Minutes from June Board Meeting
    3. Report from Treasurer
    4. Report from Chief Instructor
    5. Marketing Committee Report
    6. Grand Marais Seminar
    7. Membership Recruitment
    8. Other Business
    9. Agenda for August Board Meeting
    10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted June 9, 2008

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m.  Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:
    1. Call to Order
    2. Approval of Minutes from May Board Meeting
    3. Report from Treasurer
    4. Report from Chief Instructor
    5. Marketing Committee Report
    6. Seminar Review
    7. Seminar Planning
    8. Other Business
    9. Air Conditioning Options
    10. Agenda for July Board Meeting
    11. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


 

Posted April 30, 2008

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from March and April Board Meetings
3. Report from Treasurer
4. Report from Chief Instructor
5. Marketing Committee Report
6. Conflict of Interest Policy
7. Seminar Planning
8. Other Business
9. Agenda for June Board Meeting
10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted March 26, 2008

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 12:30 PM at the AOM dojo, 710 N. Snelling Ave St. Paul, MN.

 

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Feb Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 2008 Annual Meeting
  6. Seminar Status
  7. Other Business
  8. Agenda for April Board Meeting
  9. Adjournment

 

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Feb. 11, 2008

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at  the Midway YMCA - 1761 University Ave St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Jan Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. AOM Signs
  6. Space Rental
  7. Seminar Schedule
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for March Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Jan. 18, 2008

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Dec Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 2008 Budget
  6. AOM Signs
  7. Marketing Status Review
  8. Seminar Schedule
  9. Other Business
  10. Agenda for February Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted December 17, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Nov Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. AOM Signs
  6. Marketing Status Review
  7. Seminar Schedule
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for January Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted November 19, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave St. Paul, MN.
Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Oct Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Lease Renewal
  6. Marketing Status Review
  7. Grant Status
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for December Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Sept. 28, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from Sept Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Review
  6. Marketing Status Review
  7. Grant Status
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for November Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


PostedAugust 29, 2007

 

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet  Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at 6:45 AM at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from August Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Planning Status
  6. Marketing Status Review
  7. Grant Applications
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for October Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


 Posted July 27, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from July Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Planning Status
  6. Marketing Status Review
  7. Grant Applications
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for September Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted June 26, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet Sunday, July 8, 2007 at noon at the AoM Dojo, 710 Snelling St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from June Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Planning Status
  6. Marketing Plan Review
  7. Grant Applications
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for August Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


May 12, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m.Thursday, May 17, 2007 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Grant Opportunities
  6. Other Business
  7. Agenda for June Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted April 21, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from March Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Review
  6. Grant Opportunities
  7. Other Business
  8. Agenda for May Board Meeting
  9. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted March 16, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from February Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Planning
  6. Other Business
  7. Agenda for March Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Feb. 16, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from January Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 2007 Budget
  6. Seminar Budget
  7. Other Business
  8. Agenda for March Board Meeting
  9. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Jan. 7, 2007

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from December Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Solicitation Policy
  6. 2007 Budget
  7. Dojo Marketing
  8. Renter’s Insurance
  9. Other Business
  10. Agenda for February Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Dec. 15, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 6:45 AM at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from November Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Community Development Grants / Solicitation Policy
  6. Dojo Marketing
  7. Dojo Space Rental
  8. 2007 Budget
  9. Other Business
  10. Agenda for January Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Nov. 21, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from October Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Community Development Grants
  6. Dojo Renovation Schedule
  7. Dojo Marketing
  8. Dojo Space Rental
  9. Other Business
  10. Agenda for December Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Sept. 24, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006 at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from July Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Real Estate Listings
  6. Web Site Update
  7. Intro Class
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for October Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


August 19, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 6:45 AM at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from July Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Summer Seminar Review
  6. Other Business
  7. Agenda for September Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.
 


Posted July 1, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.. 

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from June Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Summer Seminar
  6. Dojo Feasibility Study
  7. U of M Club Reciprocity
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for August Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted June 10, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from May Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Summer Seminar
  6. Dojo Feasibility Study
  7. AOM Yellow Pages Advertising
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for July Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


May 10, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 2005 Tax Return
  6. AOM Insurance Renewal
  7. AOM Record Archival
  8. AOM Policy Information
  9. Other Business
  10. Agenda for June Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted April 29, 2006

The following members were elected to the board: Chris Carlson, Peter Price, Steve Gellner and Marla Spivak. We thank outgoing board members Craig Johnson and Sensei Mary Olympia for their outstanding services. All technical members (instructors and yudansha) were unanimously appointed to the technical committee. Thanks to Peter and Keren Price (and Gus and Emma) for hosting the annual meeting.


PostedApril 16, 2006

Annual Members Meeting

The 2006 Aikido of Minnesota Annual Members Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 6:00 PM at 4652 Vincent Ave S Minneapolis, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. AOM Business Report
  3. Year-end Financial Report.
  4. Technical Committee Survey Results
  5. Board of Directors Election *
  6. Technical Committee Election *
  7. Adjournment.

* Contact AOM Secretary Craig Johnson prior to the meeting if you wish to vote by proxy.

The newly elected AOM Board of Directors will meet immediately following the Members Meeting for the purpose of selecting Officers of the Board and scheduling of the May Board meeting.


April 16, 2006

 

Draft Minutes of March 1, 2006 AOM Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Aikido of Minnesota occurred on March 1, 2006 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN. Directors Steve Gellner, Pete Price, Mary Olympia and Craig Johnson were in attendance.

  1. Steve called the meeting to order at 7:00 am.
  2. Minutes were approved for the February 1, 2006 board meeting.
  3. Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of AOM will include a presentation of the 2006 Operating Budget, the 2005 Financial Report, and the Membership Survey summary. All four board seats are up for election this year. Craig moved that the meeting be scheduled for April 29, 2006. The motion was approved.
  4. AOM Archives: Craig will consolidate AOM minutes and other documents for the next board meeting and will record policy decisions made by the board in a single document.
  5. Treasurer’s Report: A complete report will be forthcoming as Pete integrates new accounting software following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  6. Chief Instructor’s Report: Pederson Sensei gave updates on introductory class attendance and a number of upcoming seminars.
  7. Next Board Meeting: The next board meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2006 and will include review of the budget and fiscal reports and policies and documents archives prior to the AOM annual meeting.
  8. Pete moved to adjourn. Motion was approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Craig A. Johnson
Secretary


April 16, 2006

Draft Minutes of June 8, 2005 AOM Board Meeting

 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Aikido of Minnesota occurred on June 8, 2005 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN. Directors Steve Gellner, Pete Price, Mary Olympia and Craig Johnson were in attendance.
 

  1. Steve called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
  2. Minutes were approved for the May 18, 2005 board meeting.
  3. Treasurer’s Report: Craig moved approval of the Treasurer’s Report. Motion was approved.
  4. Tax Preparation: Craig moved to approve the expenditure of funds for tax preparation expenses. Motion was approved.
  5. IRS Filing: Pete reported on the work remaining for the final filing of IRS documents to secure 501(c)3 status including filing amended by-laws and articles of incorporation, amending our filing with the Minnesota secretary of state’s office, and adopting a non-discrimination policy.
  6. Marketing Committee: A committee will be formed to address needs for materials for marketing. Mary and Pederson Sensei will work up an initial brochure with editing help from Dan B.
  7. Dojo Feasibility Study: the board walked through the report and discussed the recommendations made in it.
  8. Mary moved to adjourn. Motion was approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Craig A. Johnson
Secretary


Posted March 23, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from March Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. AOM Record Archival
  6. AOM Policy Information
  7. AOM Annual Meeting
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for May Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


AIKIDO OF MINNESOTA

MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEB. 1, 2006

Present: Steve Gellner Sensei, Peter Price Sensei, Mary Olympia Sensei. Absent: Craig Johnson
Others Present: Dan Pederson Sensei, Cathy Brennan, Dan Browning Sensei.

President Gellner Sensei called the meeting to order at about 6:55 a.m. at the YMCA.

Minutes: The minutes were approved unanimously as read. There was discussion about the minutes in general. The minutes need to be shown as approved minutes and perhaps should be posted on the bulletin board in the dojo.

Treasurer’s Report:  Peter Price Sensei provided the treasurer’s report. It was approved unanimously.

Chief Instructor’s Report: Dan Pederson Sensei gave an update about the Kagami Biraki seminar planning. Cathy Brennan reported she is coordinating the restaurant meals and other related activitites. It was discussed that post seminar meeting would be a good idea.

Other business:

n      Dan Browning Sensei brought up the possibility of having an ethics policy that would include a training program as a way of covering liability against possible future ethics complaints. The consensus was that a training program would be too cumbersome for AOM.

n      There was discussion about the annual meeting. A survey of the members should occur. The board’s long range planning that was done last yearr should be on the agenda.

n      There was discussion about the Aikido information packet being revised at some point. It was delayed until the next meeting when it can be an agenda item.

n      There was discussion about the AOM policies being available at the dojo. This will also be an agenda item for the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at about 7:50 a.m. The next meeting of AOM is scheduled for March 1, 2006 at 6:45 a.m. at the YMCA.

These minutes were approved at the March 1, 2006 AOM Board Meeting.



Posted Feb. 22, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from February Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. AOM Record Archival
  6. AOM Policy Information
  7. AOM Annual Meeting
  8. Other Business
  9. Agenda for April Board Meeting
  10. Adjournment

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted January 18


Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from January Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Kagami Biraki Seminar
  6. Other Business
  7. Agenda for March Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Jan. 9, 2006

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.14, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from December Board Meeting
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Kagami Biraki Seminar
  6. Other Business
  7. Agenda for February Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


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Nov. 30

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 -- Pearl Harbor Day -- at the Midway YMCA on University Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes from past meetings.
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Kagami Biraki Seminar Budget
  6. Intro Class
  7. Children’s Class
  8. Other Business
  9. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Nov. 16 

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes from past meetings.
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. AOM Dues for YMCA Members
  6. Other Business
  7. Adjournment.

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted Oct. 14, 2005

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes from past meetings.
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. Seminar Travel Funding
  6. Other Business
  7. Adjournment.

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


 

Posted Sept. 7, 2005

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes from past board/exec committee meetings.
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 501(c)3 Application Status
  6. Children’s class/policy
  7. Intro class
  8. Next AOM Seminar
  9. Other Business
  10. Adjournment.

 This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


July 28, 2005

Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of June Board Meeting.
  3. Report from Treasurer
  4. Report from Chief Instructor
  5. 501(c)3 Application Submission
  6. Discrimination Policy
  7. Expansion of Evening Class Schedule
  8. Children’s class/policy
  9. Other Business
  10. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted July 13, 2005

Executive Committee Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Executive Committee will meet 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul.

 Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of June Board Meeting.
  3. 501(c)3 Application Review
  4. Discrimination Policy
  5. Expansion of Evening Class Schedule
  6. Dojo Marketing Priorities
  7. Children’s class/policy
  8. Travel Grants
  9. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Executive Committee will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Committee and are encouraged to do so.


AIKIDO OF MINNESOTA BOARD MEETING: JULY 6, 2005

 DRAFT MINUTES

Board members present:  Steve Gellner, Peter Price, and Mary Olympia
Board member absent: Craig Johnson
Others present: Dan Pederson, Dan Browning, Wendy Ruble
    1.                  Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:57 a.m. on July 6, 2005, at the YMCA.
    2.                  Minutes. There were no minutes available of the previous board meeting.
    3.                  Treasurer’s Report. Peter Price gave the treasurer’s report, which included a hand out of our financial information. The report was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved.
    4.                  Chief Instructor’s Report.  Pederson Sensei reported that Shihan’s new dojo will be called Aikido Delaware Aikikai.  The new dojo will also function as WAAI Headquarters.  There will be a grand opening seminar in Delaware August 20.
    5.                  2004 Exempt Organization Tax Return. Peter reported this was filed in June.
    6.                  501(c)3 Application. Peter reported we have until August 13, 2005, to submit this. It was decided to have an executive committee meeting in two weeks (July 20) related to final work for getting the application submitted. Dojo Expansion. This item was tabled.
    7.                  Dojo Marketing Committee. Wendy gave a report, with additional information from Dan Pederson. Of note is that we have a brochure that is nearly finished. The board asked the Marketing Committee if it would do more research on costs and then prioritize some of their ideas to present at a future meeting.
    8.                  Seminar Travel Grants. After discussion, the item was tabled until the executive committee meeting on July 20.
    9.                  Other Business: Policy on an age limit for children in Aikido until there are children’s classes. This item that was added to the agenda when the meeting commenced, and was tabled until the next meeting.
    10.              The meeting adjourned at about 7:10 a.m.

 Minutes submitted by Mary Olympia on behalf of Craig Johnson, Secretary.


Board of Directors Meeting
Posted June 29, 2005
 

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 6:45 AM at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of June Board Meeting.
  3. Report from Treasurer.
  4. 2004 Tax Return Status
  5. 501(c)3 Application update
  6. Expansion of Evening Class Schedule
  7. Dojo Marketing
  8. Travel Grants
  9. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Board of Directors Meeting
Posted June 2, 2005

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of May Board Meeting.
  3. Report from Treasurer.
  4. 2004 Tax Return Status
  5. 501(c)3 Application update.
  6. Dojo Feasibility Report
  7. Other Business.
  8. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Hanbo/Cane/Jodo clinic

Sensei Tom Lang, a yodan in Danzan Ryu and a nidan in two styles of iaido, is teaching hanbo/cane techniques for martial artists at Dan Browning's dojo on Saturday, June 4. Sensei Lang, of Davis, Calif., has agreed to teach a class on Shindo Muso Ryu jodo and aiki jo during our regular Sunday class, June 5. Unlike the hanbo clinic, this class is just for AoM members. Please click on the "jo clinic" link at the top of the page for a syllabus. Note: If you do not go to the hanbo clinic, a donation of $8 is requested for the jo class, though it is not required. If do you attend the hanbo clinic, no additional gratuity is requested.


First Anniversary Workout
Sensei Dan Pedersen, back left, appeared even though he was in Paris!


Posted May 10, 2005

Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of April Board Meeting.
  3. Report from Treasurer.
  4. 501(c)3 Application update.
  5. 2004 Tax Return Status
  6. Dojo Feasibility Report
  7. Other Business.
  8. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


Posted April 15, 2005
Executive Committee Meeting

 The AOM Executive Committee will meet on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 4:30 PM at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

 Agenda:

  1. Feasibility of potential dojo facility.

 This agenda includes items on which the Executive Committee will be taking action. All members are encouraged to attend.  


Posted April 2, 2005
Annual Members Meeting

The Annual Aikido of Minnesota Members Meeting was held Sunday, April 10.


Kagami Baraki Seminar
was held with
Okimura Shihan

Feb. 5-6, 2005


Board of Directors Meeting

 The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will met Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 6:45 a.m. at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.


Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors will met Dec. 15, 2004.


2004 WAAI Dues

Attention AOM members – if you have not paid your dues for WAAI, they must be paid by October 15, 2004 for your 2004 practice time to count towards testing requirements. Please submit your payment to Peter Price. Thank you! – AOM Board of Directors


Board of Directors Meeting

The Aikido of Minnesota Board of Directors met Oct. 5, 2004.


September 28, 2004

Draft Minutes of September 25, 2004 AOM Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Aikido of Minnesota occured on September 28, 2004 at the Midway YMCA on University Ave. in St. Paul, MN. Directors Steve Gellner, Pete Price, and Craig Johnson were in attendance.

  1. Steve called the meeting to order at 6:50 am.
  2. Craig presented the minutes of the August 11, 2004 meeting of the Board of Directors. Pete moved approval of the minutes. Minutes were approved.
  3. Chief Instructor’s Report: Technical Committee will meet at the YMCA at 6:45 am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on October 19, 2004. Pederson Sensei expects to make rotation of which instructor is assigned to teach each class soon. He is also preparing a final report on the seminar for Okimura Shihan and asked for Board input on the level of fiscal information to include. The consensus was that he should provide a thorough summary of the net costs and the major receipts and expenses, but not a detailed line item budget sheet. Pederson Sensei announced that new members need to pay their WAAI dues for 2004 by October 15, 2004 for their practice time to count towards testing and asked the board to address that matter, as well as other membership-related clarifications related to member status, mat fees, and WAAI dues.
  4. Pete presented the Treasurer’s report. Account balance as of 9/28/04 for all accounts was $5625.59. With outstanding checks, deposits, and possible reimbursements remaining from the seminar, the approximate balance is $5500. Pete noted two significant donations made to our dojo during the seminar: WAAI donated $1000 and the Baltimore Aikido Academy donated $200. He also noted that both Okimura Shihan and Sobel Sensei, in very generous gestures, returned the honoraria we had given them for their instruction at the seminar. Craig moved approval of the Treasurer’s report. Report was approved.
  5. Seminar Report. Pederson Sensei explained that he intends to work with Marla to write up all of the procedures and tasks for hosting a seminar. In a discussion of the seminar held at the pizza party at Pete Price’s home, a key item of feedback from Shihan was on the need to have as many members as possible directly involved in the seminar
  6. 501(c)3 Status: Pete moved that $100 be approved to hire the law firm of Rice, Michels, and Walthers to review our Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation for adequacy and advise us on filing for federal tax-exempt status. Craig is the contact with that firm and will arrange that review. Motion was approved.
  7. Pete moved that a posting go up immediately announcing the need for those practicing at AOM who have not yet paid their 2004 WAAI dues to do so by October 15, 2004 if they want their 2004 practice time to count towards testing requirements. Other discussion of membership requirements was set aside for the next Board meeting on October 5, 2004. Motion was approved.
  8. Pete moved that $3500 be paid toward retiring the $4800 debt on the mats. Discussion was held on reasons for not paying the entire debt off at this time, which centered around having until February to finish payment on the mats and on the desire to keep a stronger fund balance in preparation for possible Kagami Biraki expenses. Motion was approved.
  9. Craig moved that AOM donate $100 to the Midway YMCA for their current fundraising drive to subsidize YMCA membership costs for at-need members. Motion was approved.
  10. Pete moved that the regular meeting of the AOM board be held at 6:45 am at the Midway YMCA on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Motion was approved.
  11. Craig moved to adjourn. Motion was approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Craig A. Johnson
Secretary


Aikido of Minnesota
Thanks you for attending our
"Welcome Seminar"

21-22 August (Saturday and Sunday)
with special guests

The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, Shihan 6th Dan
Dr. Scott Sobel, Sensei 4th Dan

 


     We use Zebra mats


A Board of Directors Meeting will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 8:15 p.m. (after Wednesday evening class) at Perkins Restaurant, Snelling and University Ave., Midway Shopping Area, St. Paul, MN.

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes of July Board Meeting.
  3. Report from Chief Instructor.
  4. Report from Treasurer.
  5. Report from Seminar Planning Committee.
  6. Seminar planning discussion.
  7. IRS 501(c)(3) Tax-exempt Charitable Organization Application.
  8. Other Business.
  9. Adjournment.

This agenda includes items on which the Board of Directors will be taking action. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are encouraged to do so.


15 July 2004: A properly posted Board meeting was conducted. The Board adopted a time, location and fees for the dojo's first seminar.


11 July 2004: The incorporators and members voted unanimously to adopt by-laws.

The following Board of Directors were voted in:
    Q Steve Gellner, president
    Q Mary Olympia, vice president
    Q Craig Johnson, secretary
    Q Peter Price, treasurer

The Board named Dan Pederson, nidan, chief instructor. A technical committee was formed.

Official minutes of the meeting are available from Craig Johnson, secretary.