Meeting Minutes: March 9, 2009

1. Meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm.  Those present included: Peg Dougherty, Jane Hochberg, Laura Burri, Wendy Olson, Deb Nelson, Nicole Hancock, Marty Durand, Erin Wynne, Kathleen McRoberts, and Nicole Snyder.
2. Minutes. Wendy Olson moved to approve the February minutes. Nicole Snyder seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Eastern Idaho Chapter Update
   1. Mary Huneycutt reported via email that this chapter will be volunteering to visit schools and make presentations on equal rights for Law Day.
4. Legislative Reception
   1. The legislative reception was held Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Givens Pursley offices. There was a good turnout.
   2. Deb Nelson will send thank you notes to the legislators.
5. Luncheon Committee Update
   1. The annual legislator luncheon is scheduled for March 16th, noon, at the Idaho State Bar Building. Nicole LaFavour has confirmed that she will be attending. Other legislators have been invited but their attendance is not confirmed.
   2. The Board will host a financial planning luncheon for April. Laura Burri has contacted a financial planner to present at that luncheon. IWL will also host its 2009 Service Project at that luncheon, details to be announced later.
6. Equal Pay Resolution
   1. Marty Durand discussed the Equal Pay Resolution pending before the Idaho Legislature. She will be making a presentation in support of the Resolution on behalf of IWL.
7. Annual ISB Meeting/ Title IX Presentation
   1. The Committee is meeting on Wednesday, March 11 to finalize its speaker list. The presentation is set for the Friday morning timeslot at the ISB Annual Meeting.
   2. Susan Buxton and Elaine Eberharter-Maki are confirmed as presenters.
   3. The Committee is looking for photos of ISB members who were college athletes for a slideshow during the presentation.
8. IWL Annual Meeting
   1. IWL’s Annual Meeting will be held on March 19th 5:30 pm at Yen Ching.
   2. The Kate Feltham Award will be awarded to Leslie Goddard at the meeting.
   3. Members interested in serving on the board should contact Peg Dougherty.
9. Judiciary Committee
   1. Judge Stanford, along with Greg Moeller, was recommended to the Governor’s Office for the 7th Judicial District District Judge vacancy.
   2. Three people were recommended to the Governor’s Office for the 3rd Judicial District District Judge vacancy: Brad Ford, John  Keenan, and George Southworth.
   3. Judge McDermott of the 6th Judicial District is planning on retiring this summer; IWL encourages its members to apply for this position when it’s available.
10. Idaho Business Review
    1. IWL will host a table at the Women of the Year banquet on March 26th. Members that are interested in attending should contact Deb Nelson at den@givenspursley.com or 388-1200.
11. Board Retreat
    1. The Board discussed a planning retreat in early June. Erin Wynne will scout locations.
12. The next Board meeting is Monday, April 13.
13. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Hochberg

Secretary