The May meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm by Gailen Hudson.

Minutes accepted as read with change from pint to point.

The treasurer’s report was given by Marge Shore with 1002.52. Treasurer’s report was accepted as reported.

New Business:

Kelley reported that she had received a call from the organizer of the Bentonville Farmers Market stating, Saturday the 17th they were going to feature clay products at the market and that BMPA and FRC was invited to promote the club, Empty Bowls and to also show some of their work. David would be doing throwing demonstrations and we could have a table set up for the public to paint bowls. There were four members who volunteered their time to help for the morning.

Shirley Miller reported that she had checked with the Clarion, Fayetteville, about the possibility of using that facility for a spring sale. She station that a room 25x46 could be rented for $95.00/day and that all food must be purchased from the hotel. The Clarion will provide all tables for the event. Kelley suggested that since Jerry Faulkner was heading up the Advertising committee, that she, Shirley Miller and Shirley VanHorn meet at the Clarion to check everything out further. Motion was made and seconded and passed.

Martha Molina briefed everyone about a sale in Pocahontas, AR. The last weekend of June.

Andrea briefed that Karen Freeman will do the program for the June meeting.

Kelley also stated that on Friday nights, FRC would have a happy hour from 5-7, with open studio or just sitting around comparing notes. It is a BYOB event, if so desired.

Shirley VanHorn won the food raffle, and will provide a piece of pottery for the next meeting.

No Old business discussed.

Meeting was closed at 7pm and Mike and Becky Johnson told everyone of their great experience on Vancouver Island the summer of 2007 attending some great classes.

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POINTS

The first booth at the fall sale will cost a BMPA member $125.00 and each additional space will be $35.00.  Participation in the club will be recorded by the Membership chairman, Kelley.  Points are equal to dollars. Each point earned will be deducted from the $125.00 booth fee to determine the final cost of the booth.  There is a minimum booth fee of $35.00. This is a starting point for recording participation and using it in BMPA. It will evolve with BMPA. Points will be earned as listed:

Attend a meeting, staying for the full meeting ------------------------------5 points 

Pay membership dues on time-----------------------------------------------10 points

Pay entry fee for sale on time-------------------------------------------------10 points

Provide items for promotional sale photo on time -----------------------10 points

Provide a demonstration program ------------------------------------------10 points

Host a party or workshop at your studio -----------------------------------10 points

Participate at the Empty Bowls bowlathon as scheduled by chairman-10 points

Participate at Empty Bowls night as scheduled by chairman-------------10 points

Donate bowls to Empty Bowls Event -------------------------------- 1 point ea/bowl

Serve as an officer ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 points

Serve as a committee chair -------------------------------------------------10 points

Serve on a committee --------------------------------------------------------10 points

example: attend 8 meetings = 40

pay on time                           = 20

bring items on time               = 10

donate 20 bowls                     = 20

Total of 90 points = $90 deducted from $125 booth fee, which equals $35 the minimum fee. Any extra points will go towards choice of placement in the shows, so still the more points you have the better! Happy mud fingers.