September 28, 2009 GALA Board of Directors Conference Call Meeting Synopsis

1. Approved minutes from the August 17, 2009 Board of Directors Conference Call Meeting.
2. Received minutes from the September 6, 2009 Annual Business Meeting of the membership held in Camp Doniphan, Excelsior Springs, MO.
3. Reviewed the income & expenses for the Annual Retreat.
4. Discussed Camp Doniphan Retreat & points to consider in future retreats.
5. Gave thanks for the great retreat & those who participated, shared & worked so very hard to make the retreat a smashing success!
6. Discussed possible locations for 2010 Annual Retreat over Labor Day Weekend; further research to be reported in October.
7. Received updates on World Church Conference &the GALA website.
8. Reminded that the dates for the upcoming GALA Board Retreat will be January 15 - 17, 2010 which will be held in Independence, MO.
9. Discussed &received assignments for the next GALA newsletter.