Board Meeting of the Highlands and Islands.
Attending:
Tommy Chambers – President
Ronnie Quin – Games Chief
Joe Adams – President-elect
Joe Brister – Treasurer
Walt Lonnborg – Secretary
Jason Tisdale – Trustee 2010-2013
Layman Gilmore - Past Trustee
Absent Board Members:
Jen Compher - Trustee 2008-2011
Bill Compher - Trustee 2009-2012
A quorum having been met the meeting was called to order by Tommy Chambers. 
A motion was made, seconded and passed that the Association require only one signature to negotiate any check or other negotiable device written by the H&I.  Said signature must be that of the President, Secretary or Treasurer.
There was discussion of financial reporting.
A motion was made, seconded and passed  to accept Jen Compher’s and  Bill Compher's resignations.
A motion was made, seconded and passed to have an emergency election at next regular meeting to elect two Trustees and a Games Chief-elect.
Ronnie Quin nominated Layman Gilmore to fill one of the vacant trustee position.
Tommy Chambers and Ronnie Quin discussed lining up directors for 2010.
Ronnie appointed:
Sherrie Quin H&I Info booth director.
Walt Lonnborg - Gate Director.
Layman Gilmore - Clan Director
Jason Tisdale - Athletic Director
Tommy suggested Dick Lucas for vendor director for his knowledge of vendors and his help in the past.
Ronnie suggested Kayne Troutman (clan Wallace) for beverage director and to handle Setup & teardown.
Walt Lonnborg suggested Carol Taylor for Children's director.
Ronnie said he would handle Entertainment Director responsibilities.
There was a discussion of asking past members to become members.
A motion was made, seconded and passed to give Tommy Chambers the authority to ask Clan Cameron to be Honor Clan for 2010.
General Discussion:
Building up the number of participating clans.
Changes to the games, jousting, athletics
The affect of Ron Meyers Christmas attendance being much higher and reducing our attendance
Joe Brister said he has talked with Jerry Smith w/Strogney & Strogney about performing an audit for 08-09 and seting up Quickbooks to give the board an understandable report and that the MDA audit covers only the advertising money.
Tommy and Ronnie discussed Bands; Strathspey & Reel, Blarney Coast
Walt made a motion to authorize Ronnie to negotiate with Strathspy & Reel and include hotel rooms. There was no second.
Discussions:
Professional Athletes.
Female athletes.
Hammer Throw would not work under the Arena.
Arguing in meetings.
Tug of War competition - Layman Gilmore will investigate further and coordinate w/Games Chief.
Hiring an MC/Announcer
Contacting Pipe Bands, Santa Rosa, Emerald City,
Arena space, Clan Tents blocking stagefront.
Athletics budget.
Jousting Competition in Pensacola
Soliciting feedback from members about what they want the association to do.
The meeting was adjourned