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2009 He's A Doll Official Meeting Recap

 July 8, 2009-4:30pm - 6:00 pm

Our first official meeting started off on fabulous footing thanks to the efforts of members Mike Bloxom and Tonya Ducote who was able to provide us with incredibly snacks for less than our original budget!  Double kudos to them both and our sincere gratitude.

After members checked in at the door and spent time mingling and knoshing our President, Dwane Adle, called the meeting to order with a warm welcome to all.  A quick introductions around the room brought the group together in time for our founder, Jef Beck, to welcome us all and thank us for helping bring his dream of a Ken club to fruition.

The club pins were presented and passed out along with the welcome club letter.  We acknowledged that there were 4 non-members among us all of which, I am happy to report, have since joined He's A Doll! 

We discussed the idea of having a special club exclusive outfit/t-shirt/doll and then discussed the idea of perhaps selling this item to those outside the club as a means of fund raising.  Of course, the outfit (or whatever) would be in an exclusive color for club members only and the item sold to those not members would be in a different color.  Linda Leake Beard (our own SewBarbie) would be willing to lend her expertise in any way possible.  Perhaps with materials or labor?  Julie would be pursuing various ideas through the special committees.

He's A Doll would love to always contribute or assist the National Barbie Doll Collector's Convention in anyway that they can and various ideas were bantered about.  Perhaps we donate items and get a sales table?  This would bring in money for our club as well as support the convention by purchasing a table?  Perhaps we take out an ad in the convention souvenir book?  I volunteered to spearhead donations so that we can put together a raffle basket donation for the 2010 convention to be held in Cleveland.  I will be making an announcement later in the fall when the packets come out so that people can start sending me their donations.

All members present then signed the Confidentiality Agreement ....... why?  Well, can't see the 2011 NBDCC bid presentation or ask questions without it!  Of course the room exploded in cheers after watching Dwane's incredible PowerPoint presentation (what graphics!) and the talk quickly turned to what if?, what if, gosh I hope so!  We all promised to keep our fingers and toes crossed while we await the Steering Committee's decision and announcement on Saturday night.

Finally, we met outside so that the first official club picture could be taken.  Our in house photo man (Steve Balanecki) did a splendid job and there was nothing but smiles!  Until next year.........Lisa

P.S.  Oh, did you want to know how we made out on the bid proposal?!!  Well......welcome to Ft. Lauderdale!!!!