MINUTES

FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING September 5, 2007

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

Bob Dorman called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM.

SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES:

The August Board Meeting Minutes were accepted.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the bank balance at end of July was $2,909.02.  The only activity was the bank charge of $1.00  The report was unanimously approved. 

SEPTEMBER  GENERAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 10:

County Commissioner Adam Cummings is on schedule to speak and discuss Charlotte County property taxes. Other clubs have been invited to attend.  Bob will bring a portable microphone for audience participation.  The discussion will be followed by an ice cream social.  John Miller will purchase ice cream.  Marilyn suggested individual cups and ice cream sandwiches.  He will try to buy these at Sams.  If they do not have them he will buy about 10 half gallons of various flavors.  John Owen will bring toppings if the individual cups are not available.  It was decided to skip 50/50 since there will be guests.

PGICA MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9:

Brenda McGinnis will head a volunteer committee to setup, decorate and take down. She will meet with Mary Jollet to discuss the details.  Bob will be in charge of the Floridian table.  Volunteers will be sought at the October meeting.

FLORIDIANS BROCHURE:

No further action has taken place.  John Miller will e-mail Bonnie to obtain the text as it now stands and begin the editing process.  The brochure must be ready for the November 9 Membership Meeting.

HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 10:

The Civic Association is already ours since it is the Floridians regular night.
Entertainment has been arranged with Blue Bayou but no contract has been signed. $500.00
The caterer is Scheffy at $35.00 per person but no signed contract.  Bob will follow on formalizing these contracts.  Drinks will be BYOB.  Clean up will be hired from PGICA at about $250.
We discussed a possible discount off the $35.00 per person early Floridian sign ups.  Possibly first 50 persons at $10.00.

FUTURE GENERAL MEETINGS:

October 8 is scheduled to be a repeat of  Taste of Floridians.   Bonnie is planning it.
November 12 will be election of Officers. Newcomers who are moving to Floridians will be invited.
Another activity needs to be decided upon. Pizza was suggested

ACTIVITIES: Marilyn reported the following:  

September 14, Winery tour in Sarasota.

A shark tooth search at the Venice beach is being planned.  Marilyn visited three beaches and  recommended Sharkys On the Pier.  Bob and Marilyn will pick a date.

A cruise to Useppa Island out of Burnt Store Marina is being planned for later in the fall.

Other Activities:

Movie Time is being handled by Joan Dixon in Brenda’s absence.
No Dine Around plans at this time.

Eat Drink and be Merry: The following report from Bonnie was issued. 

Food and Friends:      September 28: Hosts are Cris and Chuck Scheib.

 October 26: Hosts are Peggy and Chuck Modglin

November 16: Hosts are Denis and Bill Roussel

      December 28: Hosts are Pat and Gary Teeple.

      January 25: Hosts are Judy Denham and Tony Favalle.

 Ladies Lunch Bunch: No report. 

Eight for Dinner: Discussed abandoning this format in favor of Food and Freinds.

 Meet N Greet on first Thursday of the Month  will be at Mamma Nunzios this month.  None of the other restaurants discussed at August meeting have worked out. Bob will contact Benedetto’s for October and November Meet N Greets. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Nominating Committee: John Owen has tried to contact Naomi by phone and e-mail. (Following the meeting I received an e-mail from her.  She is on  Cape Cod and will send suggested Newcomer names next week.) Bob will send John a list of  Newcomer members who must  move on for follow up.  Open positions are Secretary, Outreach, Fun N Sun, Sports and Games, Eat Drink and be Merry, Lunch Bunch and Eight for Dinner.   John Owen will contact possible nominees who were suggested by those present.

Canal Holiday Decorations Judging Committee: John Owen will chair if the Kingfisher Fleet offers to host and will contact last years committee to obtain boats etc. Costs were about $300 for publicity and wine for the winner’s cruise.

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 3 at 1:00 PM. 

The Meeting was adjourned at 2:17 PM. 

Respectfully submitted:

John Owen, Secretary