WHITE MOUNTAINS LAND TRUST

December 11, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. Attending were: Keith Justice, Norris Dodd, Richard Remington, Mary Ellen Bittorf, Dottie Baker, Nancy Lawson, Angelo Musante.

After review of the minutes of October 30, 2004, Norris Dodd made a motion to accept the minutes. Second by Mary Ellen. Motion passed.

Norris reported that when he began as treasurer, there was $2282.50 in the account.

Paid out was: $ 503.65 to Brown & Brown for final incorporation

36.00 for post office box (803)

Acct. Total $ 1742.85

Norris reported that after some searching, Doug Brown learned that our bank account is still in a special category with TRACKS. Norris is now on the account as our treasurer, and he is able to write checks. The account will remain as it is until we have a tax I.D. number. Keith has talked to Stephanie Irwin about our 501C3 status, and we also need a tax I.D. number to proceed with that, as well as an estimated budget. Keith and Norris will work on the budget and getting the tax ID number. Mary Ellen moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Richard. Motion passed.

Gretchen suggested that the board needs to set priorities in order to develop a brochure, and to develop a plan for future action. The brochure should include information about the White Mountains Land Trust, our address, who is on the board, and what we do; our Mission Statement; check boxes about membership; estate planning; donations of land; donations of money, interest in being on the board or serving on a committee. Gretchen also suggested forming a committee to work on the brochure and other outreach activities. At this point Angelo Musante asked how we are different from The Nature Conservancy. It was explained that TNC handles environmental issues on a national and international as well as a large scale, and we are local in nature.

Richard Remington agreed to chair the outreach committee. Norris Dodd made a motion to establish an outreach committee. Second by Mary Ellen. Motion passed. Norris, Dottie, and Gretchen agreed to be on the committee.

There was no new information about the Allen property. Mary Ellen made a motion to write a letter to the Allens informing them that we visited the property, were very impressed with it, and we want to continue with negotiations for a conservation easement. Norris seconded. Motion passed. Norris will draft a letter for Keith’s signature, but probably not until after the first of the year.

Richard reported on the presentation Sue Sitko made to the Natural Resources Working Group. He said the presentation was very good and overall reaction seemed positive.

Mary Ellen talked about future plans for Camp Tatiyee and the Mogollon Rim Overlook. No one seems to want to take responsibility for the overlook, so she suggested that this might be an excellent project for the Land Trust. Nancy Lawson gave a presentation about Camp Tatiyee and the plans that the Arizona Lions have for the property. Norris made a motion to have Nancy tell the Lions that the Land Trust is interested in working on Mogollon Rim acquisition. Second by Mary Ellen. Motion passed.

There was discussion about adding Ginny Handorf to the board. Norris made a motion to include Ginny on the board. Seconded by Richard. Motion passed.

The next meeting will be Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Mary Ellen Bittorf, Secretary