The annual membership meeting was called to order by President Elaine MacKay. Karl Hufbauer and Verena Schwippert were reelected to the Board. Constance Jones and Rich Andler were elected as new Board members. The NWSSA Members thank them and welcome them.
INQUIRY: Elaine began a discussion of what NWSSA members want for their future. She expressed concern that we don't have enough younger members to sustain our memberships as older members leave. Are we happy in our current pattern of 3 symposia, Flower & garden show, and a social gathering in the fall or winter? Or do we want to look at the possibility of acquiring property, a possible place for workshops and shows? Leon White gave the example of an old hardware store in Kent being donated for use by the arts. Through a show of hands, the majority of the membership present is interested in exploring this idea further.
Sharon Feeney has organized 4 workshops for the blind with the help of many. Another will be held in Sept. The visit of the residents of the Blind Training Center to Camp B was a success and the participants were very appreciative of going hands on in the sculpture walk provided. Petra Brambrink wants to begin like workshops in the Portland area and will coordinate with Sharon.
Elder Workshop as a part of Camp B appears successful
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Feeney, Secretary