2007 Annual Meeting Report
The Annual Meeting for the Tamarac Interpretive Association was held in the Detroit Lakes library on Tuesday, June 12.
The 28 members present were entertained by Cecil and Liz Ballard with a display and quiz of native plants and herbs. For each plant they told a very interesting short history of its ancient usage.
Board officers for the next year were elected: President -Rosie Greenland, Vice-President -Ron Jenson, Secretary -Theresa Haney, and Treasurer -Wayne Olson.
New board members Don Blanding and Ron Jenson were introduced. Don will chair the Advocacy Committee and Ron will chair Publicity and Marketing Committee. (Penny Nielsen and Nancy Moulden left the board during the year.) George Weatherston completed his three year term and plans to focus on volunteering as refuge tour leader. Lana Engbloom will replaces George, but chair the Education Committee.
The By-Law change deleting 6.1.5 section b) was approved unanimously, There were brief reports by the committee chairmen and remarks by Barbara Boyle and Kelly Blackledge.
After the meeting we all enjoyed a potluck dinner. There are wonderful cooks in the TIA membership!
Tamarac Interpretive Association 2006/2007 Accomplishments
2007 - 2008 TIA Board List
Complete revised TIA bylaws (PDF)
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