MINUTES
FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING February 7, 2007
PRESENT:
Bob Dorman, President; John Owen, Secretary; John
Miller, Treasurer; Judy Berger, Outreach; Anne Moeller,
Web Site; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun; Bonnie Verminski, and
Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink and be Merry (formerly Food
and Friends): Marilyn Jorgensen, Sports and Games,
ABSENT: Brenda McGinnis, Vice President;
Mark McGinnis, Membership.
Bob
Dorman called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM.
MINUTES:
The January Board Meeting Minutes were approved with the
following corrections: Under Pot Luck: 8 for Dinner to
be held on February 23. Under General Meeting:
February 12th meeting will be organized by
John Miller.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed report showing that bank
balance at end of January was $3,445.01. The report
was unanimously approved. Discussion on 50/50
proceeds: It was suggested part of the proceeds could
be used to purchase a “door prize” for attendees. This
could also be a raffle tied to wearing of name tags. No
final decision was made
MEMBERSHIP:
Bob Dorman reported for Mark McGinnis that 74 households
have paid their 2007 dues. Of these, 25 are former
Newcomers. Several unpaid households have indicated that
they are not continuing. Certain non member golf and
book club participants will be contacted and reminded
that in order to participate in Floridian activities
they need to pay their dues The PGICA will provide a
list of paid households to check against our
membership.
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES:
Ron
Robinson reported that a nine member committee for
Sun n Fun and Sports and Games activities has
been formed to generate activities.
Movie Time
is the 3rd Tuesday and is being
coordinated by Garry Ketts.
Kayaking
will be held on February 13 with Marilyn
Jorgensen coordinating.
Ladies Lunch Bunch
will be held on
February 14 with Eileen Geisler hosting
Bowling
will be held on February 18
with Janet Ketts
coordinating.
Birding
group will meet
on February 19 and travel to Babcock Webb Wild
Life Sanctuary. Anne Moeller is coordinating.
Art Train
and Lunch
on February 21 is being organized by Judee Fish.
Eight for Dinner
will be held on
February 23 Peggy Modglin reported that there
are 3 hosts and 28 signed up. Another host will be
sought
Dine Around
on Tuesday, February 27 will be held at Cantino
Laredo in Fort Myers
Biking
date is not yet set. Group may also go to Babcock
Webb. Kathy Hueslemann will be coordinating
General Meeting, on February 12, “Death by Chocolate”
John Miller
will send out reminder e-mail including names of people
who have volunteered to bring Chocolate Desserts. All
others will be requested to bring snacks to share also.
One 3 liter bottle not used for the Holiday Lighting
Winners cruise will be available. Earl Lang from
Acme Bicyle Shop will speak. Also, Jake Dye will make a
short presentation on the Leukemia Cup fund raising
events .
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MARCH ACTIVITIES to date:
Out
and About will take
a trip on March 19 to Spanish Point near
Ospry. Sights include Indian mounds, pioneer cemetery,
memorial chapel and butterfly garden. Attendees can bring
own picnic lunch. Char Robinson is coordinating.
Eat
Drink and be Merry
potluck will be on March 23.
General Meeting:
Bob Dorman will contact Lindsey Williams to speak about
Punta Gorda’s past and Judy Berger will contact the
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center about possible
speakers.
Future
General Meetings were discussed.
Possible speakers include Martha Dorita on Black History,
Richard Arnell with his underwater photos and someone
regarding the PGI electrical problem.
Also a
PGI speakers bureau is being organized by Mary Jollett.
New
PGI Clubs: PGI
Paddlers Club has been formed for kayak enthusiasts led by
Jeannie Reeck and a Landscaping and Gardening Group is being
formed by Mary Jollett.to encourage public landscaping.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Lake
Placid tour is
scheduled for April 20. Brenda McGinnis is
organizing
Charlotte Redfish
minor league baseball game at Charlotte Sports
Complex was suggested.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Bob congratulated
Judy Berger on her article in the commentator. Judy
annouced that articles for Commentator must be in by 10th
of the month for the following month so if an activity needs
promotion e-mail her.
Web
Site. Anne
Mueller requested a list of members for the site. She also
suggested that photos of members and activities are welcome.
Bob will ask for photo volunteers. She noted that lists of
signups in Microsoft Word or Excel can be placed on the
website by an e-mail from the coordinator. Revisions should
be a complete new list not just additions.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Picnic
Table for the new pavilion.
Bonnie Verminski moved and
John Miller seconded a motion to donate $350 to the PGICA to
fund half of a picnic table. The Newcomers have also
donated $350 to pay for the other half. The motion passed
unanimously.
Floridian Operations Procedures.
Bob Dorman presented proposed
revisions which were discussed but no formal
decisions were made due to the length of the meeting.
Most revuisions are aimed at opening up the Floridian
membership to more PGI residents.
Included
are:
Eliminating the requirement that new members be former
Newcomers,
Increasing the club limit to 250 people,
Clarification that new members joining after October 1 will
not have to pay following year dues on January 1.
Alternatively dues would be prorated for date joined..
Provision
that dues not paid by the February general meeting will
result in dropping off of roster and ineligibility to
participate in activities.
Provision
to allow two free meeting/activities before joining.
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Operations Procedures Cont.
Provision
to prohibit guests from certain activities (already included
in revisions during 2006) will be reviewed.
Renaming
directors and assignments to reflect current activities.
Creation
of a Membership Application
Board
Members were requested to e-mail Bob with their comments and
wording suggestions. This issue will be discussed again at
the next Board Meeting.
The
next board meeting will be held on March 7th at 1:00 PM.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 3:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
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