Columbia Traditional Music & Dance Society MINUTES:   The COTMD meeting for March 4, 2002 The following persons were present: Dianne Britton Connie Robinette John Wetzel Nancy Stone Collum Debbie Samples Fred Drusakis Glenn White Karen Long * The meeting began with a review of the previous meeting. * The minutes of the previous meeting were then approved by a vote. * The current status of the upcoming dance schedule was reviewed and discussed.  As of this time, the venue through MArch and April is set (ie. Arsenal Hill). * A brief discussion was held regarding the phone numbers posted on our fliers. * COTMD expenses were reviewed. The treasury has a total of $290.25 of available funds.  This started a discussion  on the possibility of finding or creating local callers to save money.   * A motion was made to accept the treasurur's report.  The motion was seconded, and approved by vote. * A discussion was held on the subject of "Who are the new members?" and  the current status of the membership list. * A discussion was held regarding a typographical error in the bylaws, and the  necessity to correct that, possibly at the annual meeting, which happens to  be the next meeting.  * A nominating committee was created, consisting of Fred Drusakis and Debbie Samples, to which more members can be added if needed. * A discussion was held regarding the importance of creating socialization   opportunities for the dance community.  The Hunter-Gatherer was identified  as a possibly ideal spot for after-dance social gathering. * Connie is continuing to look in to the possibility of going after grant funding. * The meeting was adjourned.