The annual meeting was called to order by President Edwin Wilson at 6:45 pm.  Founding members of the Association in attendance were recognized.  Current Directors in attendancewere introduced.  Voting members in attendance numbered 54, two more than the 20% required for a quorum.

Directors up for re-election were introduced as well as two new directors proposed by the nominating committee.  The President explained the staggered two year term system under which some directors are up for election each year.  Under the Bylaws, the number of directors can be from 15 to 27. The exact number at any time is set by two thirds of the board and is presently 18.  Eight directors were not up for election.  One director retired last year.  Seven directors were up for re-election.  Two new candidates were proposed.  Continuing directors plus new candidates total 17.  Nominations from the floor were asked for, but members proposed no one for the 18^th seat.

Yael Bernier, Bill Carney, Richard Kagel, Douglas Lipton, Judith Olney, Don Wallace, Edwin Wilson, Denise Frey and Doug Muhleman.

Outgoing director Marci Cook was recognized for her accomplishments over the years and her efforts and contributions to the Scholarship Fund Committee, which she chaired.

The evening’s speaker, David Manning, discussed the ramifications of implementing the biological opinion for the Russian River and its tributaries, of which Dry Creek was the focus.

Excellent food provided by members and wine donated by Dry Creek wineries made the evening memorable.

Submitted by Cecile Isaacs -- March 22, 2010