 Surrounded by some 7500 acres of nature's finest scenery, including 90 miles of hiking trails and bridle paths, is the magnificent Mohonk Mountain House, just a short drive north and west of New Paltz, New York, in the heart of the Hudson Valley and Shawangunk Mountains. Since three quarters of the Gielow Family Foundation Board of Directors used to live in the Village of Woodstock, just a dozen or so miles north of this amazing resort, it was altogether fitting that the first official meeting of the Board was convened here over the weekend of October 22, 2000. The Mohonk Mountain House, established in 1870 by Albert and Alfred Smiley, is a melange of interconnected buildings that stretch for an eighth of a mile and hug the very edge of Lake Mohonk. New York Times architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable described it as "a cross between Charles Addams and early Walt Disney," but I'd say its charm and warmth and mystique are incomparable. All the old-world comforts are provided, but that excludes new-world "necessities" such as in-room TVs. Yet who would want the din of TV's incessant, mind-numbing jabbering, when hiking, boating, tennis, golf, baseball, horseshoes, shuffle board, lawn bowling, and more are so readily accessible? This was indeed the perfect setting for our first annual meeting. |
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Minutes of the Meeting Sunday, October 22, 2000 Mohonk, New York |
| Time Convened: | 10:24 a.m. |
| Members Present: |
Fred Gielow, President Bob Gielow, Recording Secretary Jim Gielow [Member at Large] Tim Gielow [Member at Large] |
| Minutes: | There are no prior minutes. This is the first official meeting of the Gielow Family Foundation (GFF) Board of Directors. |
| Subject | Handout | Discussion |
| GFF 501(c)(3) | #1 | In a letter dated May 4, 2000, the Internal Revenue Service determined that the GFF is "exempt from the Federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 (c) (3)." |
| William T. Coleman | #2 | Mr. Coleman has been paid for his services. The GFF's relationship with Mr. Coleman is ended. |
| Ann Storck Lawsuit | #3-4 | The lawsuit against the GFF has been dismissed. |
| GFF 1999 Tax Return | #5 | 1999 income totaled $0. 1999 taxes totaled $0. |
| GFF Financial Report | #6-7 | GFF assets are being held in an account at Chicago Corp. The GFF checking account is with a credit union. |
| Year 2000 Donations | #8-13 | Donations can only be given [by the GFF] to 501(c)(3) organizations. In addition to the donations proposed in handout #8, Fred Gielow proposed . . . donations [to the following organizations]: [The Board approved the recommended recipients and amounts designated.] |
| Old Business | (None) | A discussion ensued regarding a proposed lawsuit against Ann Storck Center, Inc. Questions about this possible suit were prepared for the GFF lawyer. |
| New Business | (None) | A proposal was made to inquire about and pursue liability insurance for members of the GFF Board. GFF Board members may contribute to the GFF. Possible meeting locations for next fall's GFF meeting were discussed. |
| Expense Accounts | (None) | Should be submitted. |
| Meeting adjourned: | 11:56 a.m. |
| Respectfully Submitted by: | C. Robert Gielow, Secretary, November 5, 2000 |
The way back home.