BEAA Board Meeting Minutes November 2025
Nov Meeting Minutes Bald Eagle Area Association
Nov 10th @ 6:30 Katie Philippi’s house: 5384 Bald Eagle Blvd East
Call to order: Meg Bridget seconded
Approved annual meeting minutes. Meg requested Kelley to post on website
Attendees:
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Meg Rapheal (President) thru 2026 |
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Brad Mason (Member at Large) thru 2026 |
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Cory Huberty (incoming President 2027) thru 2028 |
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Bridget Cavanagh (Member at Large) thru 2027 |
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X |
Chris Harding (Vice President) thru 2028 |
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Janel Woods (Member at Large) thru 2028 |
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Katie Haskins (Treasurer) thru 2027 |
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Allison Drusch (Member at Large) thru 2028 |
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Katie Philippi (Secretary) thru 2026 |
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Roles transition Oct during annual meeting |
TREASURER’S REPORT - Katie Haskins
Reviewed budget
Adding Curly leave funds into budget for tracking
Katie P and Katie H mailed 350ish reminder due letters. Some replies are coming
Checking accounts updated. Removed Jack; added Cory
PRESIDENT’S REPORT- Cory Huberty (Meg Rapheal)
Welcome new members
Janel has access to Facebook and Instagram
Meg and Cory discussed duties and transitions
Cory and Chris need access to Google drive. Cory to reach out to Melissa Telsrow
Cory will start monitoring BEAA emails once he has access to Google drive
Database management and options
Monitor house sales and get new owners on the mailing and email list
Send Welcome Letters to new homeowners
Track payments received: dues, donations, annual dinner
Need to update website with new board members
VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT- Chris Harding
Chris and Meg have tried to get in touch with Joe for transition of knowledge
AIS – Brad
No updates
Annual Dinner
Bridget will start the planning for this Aprils Dinner
Jan meeting Bridget will provide the silent auction listing and we’ll discuss ideas
ONLINE STORE : on hold for a time. Previous vendor was GRAFFIC TRAFFIC
MOTL (Music on the Lake): Allison
Allison reached out to Free and Easy band. They are holding July 11 for our MoL.
Allsion will reach out to Jen for previous year planning information
SOCIAL MEDIA: Janel
Website update: Kelly will make updates.
Social media person will be primary source to provide website updates to Kelly; Meg will work with her until Janel is on board
Janel has talked to Laura about social media transition
Janel to work with Kelley about posting to Website
Other items:
Katie H to reach out to Mike Doran regarding looking into goose population.
KH researched the cost and process. U of Mn No longer involved. Will reach out to DNR about permits and if BE is at a high level for geese that should be addressed.
Allsion looked into Zeffy as an option for our database. You can learn more about the platform and services at zeffy.com They have an online option for auction/bidding that would allow us to reach more people outside of the guests attending the annual dinner . Allsion mentioned she is able to support the transition to Zeffy if there is interest.
Next Meeting:
Jan 26 Bridget’s house 5242 Bald Eagle Blvd E, WBL MN 55110
Adjorn: Katie H seconded: Brad
ANNUAL RECURRING AGENDA ITEMS:
MEETING DATES ARE THE 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED.
January
Annual Dinner preparation
Annual Dues Letter review (Meg to have it drafted prior to the meeting)
Conflict of Interest sign off for all Board Members.
Lake Clean up. Kevin helps with his trailer.
April – Annual Dinner April 30, 2026
July – review expiring Board Member terms for replacement
August – Music on the Lake: last year’s date August 9, 2025
Oct – Annual Meeting Thurs Oct 23
November – new member Welcome
December – no meeting