Board Meeting of November 8, 2007

A board meeting was held in Traverse City. Various financial and organizational matters were covered, including plans for the Annual Meeting in December, membership mailing issues, nomination of officers and additional board members.  

Phil von Voigtlander reported on the completion of work at the light station and some troubles with the engines of FILA's Lightkeeper boat  -  which fortunately recurred only on this year's very last return from a regular work trip to the island. Phil also summarized the state of affairs with the Department of Natural Resources, whereas Bob Zwemer informed the board concerning the progress made on the WebCam project.

John Nelson reported on the recent Five Lights Meeting. The new name for this young regional cooperation is Grand Traverse Area Circle of Lights. Stef Staley notified the board of the plans for a special lighthouse insert in the Traverse City Record-Eagle. She also informed the board of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse scheduled for July 19, 2008, including yet another chance for FILA to represent our own project.

Sandy Bradshaw and H. Joerg Rothenberger attended the entire meeting over the phone from Europe, a first for our association.

Hans Joerg Rothenberger, based on Phil von Voigtlander's minutes
November 18, 2007