MINUTES

FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING May 2, 2007

PRESENT: Brenda McGinnis, Vice President; Mark McGinnis, Membership ; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun; and Bonnie Verminski and, Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink and be Merry.Eat, Drink and be Merry. ABSENT: Bob Dorman, President; John Owen, Secretary; John Miller, Treasurer; Anne Moeller, Web Site; Judy Berger, Outreach; Marilyn Jorgensen, Sports and Games.

Brenda McGinnis called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM.

SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES: The April Board Meeting Minutes were approved with the following corrections: Under Secretary Report and Minutes spelling of  Mark Mcginnis’s name was corrected to McGinnis.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Due to John Miller’s absence, no report was offered.

MEMBERSHIP:  Mark McGinnis has an updated membership list. He reported that Cynthia and Ken Cowdrey sent him the names and contact info on two couples who expressed interest in joining at the grand opening of the PGICA Pavilion last Saturday. Mark will send the list to Anne Moeller and give her the go ahead to post the list on the website. He will also send the list to all board members.

ACTIVITIES:

Out and About:  Ron Robinson reported the following:

Thursday, May 18: Franklin Lock Buffet Cruise. This is a five-hour cruise, which starts in Ft. Myers and goes through part of the Intercoastal Waterway including one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers locks. Trip includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. Price is $28 plus tax. Ron has reserved 20 spots. Attendees will meet at noon at Bal Harbor shopping center for car pooling. Ron will send out an e-mail with further details.

Meet and Greet: The May 3 event will again be at Mama Nunzio’s. However, in June Brenda suggested we get together with the Newcomers Club and go to the Captain’s Table on June 6 (a day earlier than our usual time). Newcomers has a room reserved there and appetizers are provided. Board approved this idea unanimously.

Dine Around: Wednesday, May 23 - lunch Portofino’s on Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte. Movie Time will follow lunch. Details will be sent in an e-mail.

Key West Trip; April 30: No details on how many Floridians went on this trip.

Eat Drink and Be Merry: Bonnie reported the following: 

April 27, Picnic at Gilchrist Park. There were approximately 60 people in attendance including one couple who had just joined in April. All seemed to enjoy themselves and food was plentiful and very good. A number of people said that they have missed events at Gilcrist and hope there will be more in the future. A special thank you to Cynthia who helped with the planning, set-up, and cleanup. Also a thanks to Ed Verminski, Ken Cowdry, Berna Goldberg, Garry Ketts, and John Owen who helped with set-up and clean-up.

May 25: Food & Friends.  One host home is available. We will see if we need more as signups continue.

June 29: Eight for Dinner. Need hosts for this month.

May 9: Ladies Lunch Bunch. Peggy reported that Brenda McGinnis will be the hostess and has the list.

Sports and Games: Marilyn Jorgensen was absent but has told Ron that she will be coordinating activities over the summer. Details will come at a later time.

GENERAL MEETINGS:

On May 14 there will be a game night with members learning a new (to some) game called Phase 10. Ron has taught approximately 10 people how to play so there should be someone at each table who can teach others. He is going to ask for an e-mail response from those planning to attend in order to be sure there will be enough game sets for all to participate. The leftover ice cream and toppings from the April meeting will be a special treat for attendees.

Bonnie suggested that one of the summer meetings be held at Gilcrist Park (perhaps time might need to be changed) and be a casual gathering with desserts to be shared and beverage brought by members as usual. Board agreed this was a good idea and should be considered.

COMMUNICATION: Anne Moeller is in Maryland but is able to receive e-mails and will continue to coordinate the website as far as we know at this time.

OLD BUSINESS:

Bike Rack: Form and check were sent to City shortly aI ter last board meeting so within the next month we hope to see “our” bike rack in place at Gilcrist Park. om said to expect installation in 6 – 8 weeks.)

Brochure: Brenda will ask for a committee to oversee the design and printing of a membership brochure during the summer. We need someone who has expertise in using MS Publisher or a similar software to do this. Lou Swanfeld gave Brenda the name of a PGICA member (not a Floridians member) who would be willing to help with this project. Brenda will contact her.

Peggy brought up the idea of changing the day and time of our Board meetings. Brenda will pass this along to Bob to consider on his return.

The next board meeting will tentatively be held on June 6 at 1:00 PM.

The Meeting was adjourned at 1:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted:

Bonnie Verminski (Acting Secretary)