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Agendas & Minutes

JANUARY

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 17TH, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO RATIFY RESOLUTION 001.2025 : A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to ratify Resolution 001.2025 into the minutes of this meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Odessa House, for the following election of officers. A unanimous vote was had.

Chairman-Dr. Mike Karam Vice-Chairman- Martha Turner Secretary/Treasurer- Keith Guillory

DISCUSSION TO LIST LEATHERWOOD MUSEUM PROPERTY FOR SALE BY OWNER: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory to list the Leatherwood Museum Property for sale by owner (Allen Parish Tourist Commission) temporarily. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Angela Hayward, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

FEBRUARY

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Martha Turner. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward. Dr. Mike Karam and Stevie Barnett were absent.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 28TH, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Angela Hayward, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MARCH

MEETING AGENDA

  1.  PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

ALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Martha Turner. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett and Angela Hayward. Dr. Mike Karam was absent.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 25TH, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION ABOUT RENEWING REAL ESTATE CONTRACT: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to renew contract with Jessica Landry. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to approve the Director’s Report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Stevie Barnett, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and was seconded by Stevie Barnett, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

 

APRIL

MEETING AGENDA 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

 

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF MARCH 25, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Stevie Barnett, to approve the Director’s Report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

MAY 

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett and Angela Hayward. Martha Turner was absent.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 29, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF RICOH CONTRACT: A discussion was had about the RICOH copier contract ending, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Angela Hayward to change to copier model 3510 with new contract. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO CREATE ONLINE ACCOUNTS FOR CLECO PAYMENTS: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Wilma Hargrove giving Adagria Haddock and/or Valorie Trahan, permission to make CLECO payments online going forward. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO RESCIND PARTICIAPATION VOTE IN NO MAN’S LAND: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Stevie Barnett to rescind previous vote and once again participate in the No Man’s Land agreement by letter from Chairman Dr. Mike Karam to the No Man’s Land committee. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s Report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

 

JUNE 

MEETING AGENDA

  1.  PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Stevie Barnett, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF LIVE REMOTE FROM KVPI: After discussion a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to have a live remote from KVPI opening day of the Vietnam Veterans Wall & Cost of Freedom Tribute in November. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

JULY

MEETING AGENDA 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Stevie Barnett, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF LIVE REMOTE FROM KVPI: After discussion a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to have a live remote from KVPI opening day of the Vietnam Veterans Wall & Cost of Freedom Tribute in November. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

AUGUST

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward. Stevie Barnett was absent.

APPROVAL OF JULY 29, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OFADVERTISING PACKAGE WITH KVPI FOR RE-THUNK JUNK: After discussion a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Keith Guillory, to have an advertising package with KVPI for Re-Thunk Junk. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

SEPTEMBER

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 2ND, 2025 (September Meeting)

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman Martha Turner. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett, and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27TH, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Stevie Barnett, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO CANCEL OCTOBER BOARD MEETING: After discussion to cancel October meeting, a motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Angela Hayward to cancel said meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION MOVING NOVEMBER MEETING DATE AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT TRAINING: After discussion, a motion was made to move November meeting to November 13th, 2025 and Sexual Harassment Training will be before the Board Meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the election of officers as follows: Chairman-Martha Turner Vice-Chairman-Angela Hayward and Secretary/Treasurer- Keith Guillory. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF FUNDS FOR DIGITAL ADVERTISING FOR RE-THUNK JUNK FLEA MARKET TRAIL: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Stevie Barnett to use Marketing Funds for digital advertising. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION OF FUNDS FOR DIGITAL ADVERTISING FOR THE VIETNAM MOVING WALL: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Stevie Barnett to use Marketing Funds for digital advertising. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and was seconded by Angela Hayward, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

OCTOBER

MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING MINUTES

MEETING WAS CANCELLED

NOVEMBER

MEETING AGENDA 

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

 MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Martha Turner. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett, and Angela Hayward.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2ND, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO CHANGE DECEMBER MEETING/VOLUNTEER BANQUET DATE: After discussion to change December meeting/ Volunteer Banquet date to December 16th, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove to cancel said meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

DISCUSSION TO ADOPT THE 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET: After discussion, a motion was made to adopt the 2026 Proposed Budget by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward. A unanimous vote was had

ADOPT THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR 2026: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adopt the Kinder Courier as the official journal for 2026. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.

APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT:  A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.

DECEMBER 

 MEETING AGENDA

  1. PRAYER
  2. PLEDGE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES
  5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  6. FINANCE REPORT
  7. OTHER BUSINESS
  8. ADJOURNMENT

 

 MEETING MINUTES

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