Attendees: Lavone Archer, Shirley Coté, Susan Celestian, Darrel Dodd, Doug Duffy, Genie Howell, Ray & Cynthia Grant, Genie Howell, Harvey Jong, Chuck & Charlie Kominski, Phil Richardson, Mike Shannon, Bill Yedowitz
Ray Grant called the meeting to order.

Ray asked for changes to the draft minutes published in the Newsletter. No modifications were suggested. Doug Duffy moved to accept the minutes. Chuck Kominski seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Darrel Dodd reviewed the Foundation's outstanding checks and indicated that as of Oct. 31 the checking account balance was $5109. Genie Howell moved to accept the Treasurer's Report. Phil Richardson seconded the motion. The motion passed.

1. Collection Committee (Bill Yedowitz)
Bill mentioned that six new chairs have been purchased for the Gallery and that a new plaque with Mr. Flagg's biography is now on display. He indicated that more donations are needed since most of the better quality minerals were sold at Family Day.
He pointed out that labeling, pricing, and packaging of the materials donated by Jimmy Vacek and Changming Hu still needs to be done. Ray asked about a work day in December. After some discussion, Saturday, Dec. 9th at 9:00 a.m. was selected as the date/time for the work session at Lindco.
Bill summarized the inventory of the upstairs and downstairs cases and the storage cabinets. This list has been saved on a flash memory drive. He stated that a decision is needed on whether to keep, trade, or display some 40 minerals in the cabinets. He also reviewed a form for recording specimen movements, acquisitions, and deaccessioning.
Darrel asked about any bills, and Bill presented receipts for the chairs, warranties for the chairs, a calculator, cash box, and flash drive.
a. Meets fourth Tuesday of month except July
b. First Fridays
Doug reported that there was a good turnout for the

Oct. First Friday art walk, while only 11 people visited the Museum during the Nov. event. The road construction next to the Museum was cited as a possible reason. There was some discussion about dealers at the event and how to increase public awareness. Ray and Cynthia Grant volunteered to open the Flagg Gallery in Dec.
2. Newsletter (Steve Decker)
Ray pointed out that due to work schedule changes Steve Decker will not be able attend future regular meetings. Ray suggested the first week of Dec. as the deadline for submitting items for the next Newsletter. Phil moved to contact Steve about newsletter expenses and provide funds to publish the next newsletter. Doug seconded the motion. The motion passed.
3. Flagg Show - 2007 (January 5,6,7)
a. Publicity
1. Movie Theaters
Harvey Jong provided an update on the Harkins Theater public service announcement slide. The final artwork for the slide has been delivered to the production company in Atlanta and should be ready for projection pending Marc Fleischer's approval.
2. TV
No new developments
3. Newspapers
4. Magazines
No new developments
5. Posters
Harvey mentioned that over 400 posters have been printed, and distribution has started with pre-paid dealers, mineral shows, and at the Museum. Unfortunately, he forgot to bring some posters to the meeting. Ray suggested members take some posters from the Museum's supply and that Harvey could restock these later.
6. Clubs
No new developments
7. Flyers
Ray urged members to take some flyers.

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