Old Business: The Board was prepared to present the changes to the By-Laws for voting however, it was noted that the proposed changes needed to be presented to every B&B in the association first and not just to the ones that attended the conference. So the By-Law changes were tabled for voting purposes to follow procedure. They will be mailed/emailed to every B&B in our association for their review. We also had discussion concerning the Amendments: Article 12 states that we are a 501(c) (3) but Eileen Russow thought we were actually a 501 (d). The President appointed Eileen Russow and Marilyn Oaks to research and present the findings at our April BBISD Board meeting.

New Business: In the past, BBISD has sponsored a table at the Triple A Luncheon in Pierre for $75. The theme was “Driving Forward” and they used SD maps to mark Association member locations. B&Bs donated items to give away (i.e. cookbooks, mugs, pens, wine glasses, aprons etc.). It was a very positive tool in recognizing our involvement in tourism. Eileen is recommending that we do it again next year.

We need to have more participation at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held annually in Pierre. To motivate more participation, Eileen Russow made a motion to provide a scholarship in the amount of $165.00 ($150.00 Conference fee plus $15.00 for VIA Luncheon) for one of our associate B&B members, who have never attended a SD Governor’s Conference on Tourism, to attend the conference. Judy Parker seconded the motion. Discussion: Interested and eligible B&B member’s names will be collected and a drawing will be held. Motion Carried.

Next years host for the Annual Conference will be the Southeast Region.

BBISD extended a heart-felt thank you to Larry and Connie Cheney, local B&B owners, for the gracious use of their facilities for the conference. They extended an invitation to tour their Prairie House Manor B&B after this evening’s business meeting for fellowship time with coffee and dessert.

The meeting was adjourned to keep the scheduled free tour of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Homes. The tour guide was very informative about SD history, something we can all share with guests to promote interest in SD.
The business meeting reconvened for its second session at 7:15 pm on Friday, January 18, 2008. We applauded the caterers, Patty at Wards Store, for the delicious evening meal they served.

Because Ron and Carla Kaaz were serving as President and Regional Tourism Director for Glacial Lakes and Prairies it was necessary to elect another board member. Carla Kaaz nominated Harold and Darla Loewen - Possibility Farm B&B. Being no other nominations from the floor, nominations ceased. Carla made motion to accept Harold and Darla Loewen of Possibility Farms for the position of Regional Tourism Director for Glacial Lakes and Prairies. Lelia Gilbert seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Lelia Gilbert made a motion to re-elect the existing Board members in their current prospective positions. Marilyn Oaks seconded. Motion carried.

Sara Steever presented a survey to be completed and returned so she could compile the results for tomorrow morning’s business session.

Vixie Miller made a motion that the second session of the annual business meeting be adjourned. Clark Edwards seconded. Motion carried.