Attendees: Lavone Archer, James Bleess, Shirley Coté, Steve Decker, Darrel Dodd, Doug Duffy, Ray Grant, Paul Harter, Genie Howell, Harvey Jong, Bob & Carol Jones, Phil Richardson, Bill Yedowitz
Ray Grant called the meeting to order.

Ray asked for additions/corrections to the draft minutes published in the Newsletter. No changes were suggested. Doug Duffy moved to accept the minutes. Bob Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Darrel Dodd provided a brief update on the Foundation's accounts. Ray reviewed the proceeds from the Flagg Show and noted that the dealer income was down due to the increase cost in renting the parking lot.

1. Collection Committee
Ray acknowledged Paul Harter's generous donation of several flats of mineral specimens. This material will be sorted and priced at the future committee meeting.
Bill Yedowitz announced that the committee will assume responsibility for awarding prizes for the Rock & Gem Kid's Club contest. He mentioned that members recently priced minerals for the silent auctions at the Symposium and identified items for future trades.
a. Next meetings Tuesday, March 28 at 6:45pm (regular meeting)
2. Website www.AzMinFun.com
Harvey Jong reported that he received a request from Les Presmyk to update the Web pages for the Tucson Show posters. Proposed changes include adding new posters, modifying prices, and adding links with Rob Lavinsky's site.
3. Newsletter (Steve Decker)
Steve presented receipts for the latest Newsletter expenses. He indicated that postage has increased to 63 cents.
He described the Kid's Corner contest and thanked Dana Slaughter and the Collection Committee for their help in mailing prizes.

4. Symposium - 2006 - Saturday, March 11, 2006
Ray reminded members that the Symposium will be held in two days. He mentioned that registrations appear to be up this year.
5. Field Trips
(Ideas and volunteers needed to organize field trips.)
Ray asked for suggestions/help with field trips. He pointed out that a field trip to the Asarco Sacaton mine has been scheduled on Sunday for Symposium attendees. A map and directions will be included in the Symposium packets.
6. Flagg Show - 2007 (January 5, 6, 7)
Ray announced the dates for next year's show and indicated that various activities (publicity, exhibits) will start shortly after the dealer mailing. Darrel recommended designating a person to be in charge of providing refreshments for show workers. Bob volunteered to bring a pot of chili.

1. Any old business
None

1. Mineralogical Record Ad
Ray mentioned that the Foundation provides funds for a Museum ad in the Mineralogical Record (MR). This ad is due to expire next month and needs to be updated to reflect the new Department director and include more descriptive information. Phil Richardson moved to renew the MR ad. Bill seconded the motion. The motion passed.
2. Funds for volunteer recognition banquet
Ray indicated that over the past few years the Foundation has been supplying funds for the annual recognition dinner. Doug moved to allocate funds for the banquet. Paul seconded the motion. The motion passed.
3. Funds for Flagg Show and Symposium
Ray pointed out that he and Darrel write a lot of checks to cover miscellaneous Flagg Show and Symposium expenses. Some examples include liability insurance, parking lot fees, printing costs, porta-potty rentals. The amounts may exceed the By-law guidelines; however, there isn't time to vote on each expenditure. He asked the Board to officially pre-approve similar bill payments for these two functions in the future. Paul moved to author

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