The Zion Lutheran Cemetery Association met for the annual meeting May 17, 2008, following a clean up work day. Ten members were present.
Jim Haugen called the meeting to order. In the absence of the secretary/treasure, the secretary's report was read by Grace Stainbrook and approved upon motion by Darrell Liedahl and Bruce Stainbrook. The Treasure's report was read by Gordon Solhjem and approved upon motion by Bruce Stainbrook and Gerald Liedahl. A question was raised whether the $3,000 in Enderlin was included in the $40,000 in the treasures report (not included).
Old business, the Christopher Larson marker is pending.
New business: motion by James Liedahl, second by Paul Leedahl, to purchase a marker for Joan Solhjem grave site. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Leedahl, second by Darrell Liedahl, that cemetery lot prices remain at $200 until the next annual meeting in 2009 and raised $50 annually for the next 2 years. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on CD's maturing in 2008. Motion by Darrell Liedahl, second by Bruce Stainbrook, that Gordon Solhjem & James Haugen will shop for interest rates and go for the best rate, decision was to be made by the board.
Motion by Darrell Liedahl, second by Paul Leedahl, to take $5,000 from available monies to purchase, or add on to another CD for the perpetual fund.
Gordon Solhjem thanked Alton Leedahl for the postcard mailing announcing the annual meeting and workday.
Motion by Darrell Liedahl, second by Gerald Liedahl, to send a postcard to the membership about the changes in cemetery lot prices, and that the entire annual meeting report will be on the website along with workday pictures.
Election of directors: Gordon Solhjem's term expired. He was reelected by a motion by Paul Leedahl and Bruce Stainbrook. Motion carried.
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Terms of Directors |
Expiration |
| Paul Leedahl | 2009 |
| James (Bud) Liedahl | 2010 |
| Jim Haugen | 2011 |
| Alton Leedahl | 2012 |
| Gordon Solhjem | 2013 |
Motion by Bruce Stainbrook, second by Gerald Liedahl, to reelect Audrey Solhjem to Secretary/Treasure. Motion carried.
Suggested wording for the postcard: At the annual meeting it was decided that the perpetual fund needs to grow. Please continue to remember Zion Cemetery with your donations. The next annual meeting and work day is set for May 16, 2009.
Motion by Bruce Stainbrook, second by Darrell Liedahl, to adjourn.
Grace Stainbrook, Secretary pro tem
Audrey Solhjem, Secretary