IOPNA General Membership Meeting
Friday, March 27, 2009
Isle of Palms Exchange Club, Palm Blvd.

WELCOME and PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Malloy, after a half hour social with food and drinks provided by members. Catherine welcomed and thanked the 50 plus attendees for coming. She reiterated the mission of the Neighborhood Association and urged all to tell neighbors and friends about our great organization.

MAY 12, 2009 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Catherine reminded all to get out and vote on election day. If one will not be in town for the election, they can vote absentee. She introduced Barbara Bergwerf as the candidate the IOPNA is endorsing. Barb spoke about her life here on the island, her service to the community and her goals if elected. She was met with enthusiastic applause after her speech. President Malloy urged supporters to make campaign donations if possible and asked for help with actual door to door campaigning to garner support for Barbara. There are election materials available: stickers, brochures, etc. She asked members if they were willing to have “meet and greet” parties at their homes to introduce Barb to others.

TREASURERS REPORT
M. J. O’Brien gave the treasurer’s report. She urged folks to make donations and revealed the new IOPNA t-shirts that are for sale for $12 each. Catherine then reported on the upcoming IOP Yard Sale, where  the Association will have a booth selling household items, hard-back books, etc. Donations are to be taken to Jane McMackin’s house on 32nd St. Jane is in charge of the sale and welcomed any help pricing items and manning the booth. She claimed it would be a fun event!

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTs
Neighborhood Representatives: Jane McMackin called out the names of the reps and had them stand to introduce them to all. Paul Reddy and Ann Evans talked about the importance of the representatives in getting out the vote. We are certain we helped Dick Cronin win the Mayor’s race. After the meeting lists will be handed out to the reps and they can go ahead and start calling or stopping by neighbors to ask them to support Barb Bergwerf.

WEBSITE
President Malloy urged all to check the IOPNA website, to keep up to date on events and activities. There will campaign information offered there.

CAMPAIGN FOR BARB
Ralph Piening spoke eloquently on our need to get Barbara elected. She will continue to do the work to protect our island and its neighborhoods. There was much applause and cheering.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m.