January 2008 Meeting Minutes

The January 8, 2008 meeting of the League of Women Voters-Hong Kong Unit met at the home of Robin Ernest. President Eva Deffenbaugh welcomed all in attendance and thanked Robin Ernest for hosting the meeting in her home.

President Eva Deffenbaugh introduced Jamie Donahoe from the Heritage Conservation Network. Jamie Donahoe presented information on the growth of the preservation movement. The preservation movement began in the United States in 1853 with saving historical buildings and has evolved into a worldwide movement. Jamie Donahoe is currently working on heritage conservation projects in Ghana, Bangladesh, Canada, Latvia, Greece, Italy and England. President Eva Deffenbaugh thanked Jamie Donahoe for her informative presentation with a gift as a token of the League’s appreciation.

President Eva Deffenbaugh informed the membership that the Nominating Committee would be accepting nominations from the floor for the 2008-2009 Board positions. A list of 2008-2009 meeting dates was circulated for members to sign up to present a program or host a meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,
Beth Hall
Vice President