MINUTES

FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING October 1, 2007

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

Bob Dorman called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM.

SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES:

The September Board Meeting Minutes were accepted.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the bank balance at end of September was $2,841.61  The  cost of the September social activity in the amount of $66.41 and the $1.00  bank charge were the only expenditures.  The report was unanimously approved. 

Bob inquired as to anticipated expenses for the remainder of the year.  The major expenses will include the Holiday Party and the Canal Lighting Contest which could total $1200 to $1400.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: John Miller noted that John and Sue Havens have joined.  Brenda/Mark will add them to the rolls and e-mail list.

OCTOBER 8 TASTE OF FLORIDIANS GENERAL MEETING

Bonnie announced that about 15 couples had signed up and provided input on their dishes. She requested a budget for decorations and the general consensus was that she could use her own judgement on the amount to be spent.   Suggestion was made that pumpkins and corn might make a good theme. Bob Stebbins was suggested as 50/50 solicitor.

PGICA MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9:

Bob informed the Board that the PGICA committee for the November 9 Membership Meeting has requested the two sponsoring clubs to pay for refreshment and decorations which totaled about $500 last year.  The general consensus of the board was that the Floridians shouldn’t have to bear this burden since we had only been requested to provide manpower  previously and are already paying the expenses for the Canal Lighting Contest.  Bob will discuss the issue with the other sponsoring club and the PGICA. Brenda McGinnis is heading the  committee to setup, decorate and take down. She will meet with Mary Jollet to discuss the details.  The board will be in charge of the Floridian table. Anne will look for pineapple decorations for our table. Volunteers to set up and take down will be sought at the October meeting.

FLORIDIANS BROCHURE:

John Miller presented a draft brochure and noted that more text and photos are needed.  Board members will look for photos of activities and e-mail them to John  The brochure must be ready for the November 9 Membership Meeting.

HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 10:

Peggy Moglin will contact Naomi Gazzola to coordinate decorations etc.with the Newcomers.  The board approved a $5.00 per person discount to Floridian members which will make the cost $30.00 each.  Checks will be sent to John Miller starting during November. The party will be announced at the October meeting.

CANAL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS JUDGING COMMITTEE: Bob has been informed that the contest will be held. .John Owen will contact the Kingfisher Fleet and verify their participation. He will contact last year’s committee for members, boats etc.  Volunteers will be sought to fill any needed slots.

NOMINATING COMMIT EE: John Owen and Brenda McGinnis distributed the current list of nominations.   Open positions are Outreach,  Fun N Sun and Sports and Games.  Several Floridians and Newcomers have been sent e-mails regarding their interest.  John and Brenda will continue the search if these are not productive. 

Bob will send the list of Newcomers who should transfer to Floridians to Naomi Gazzola for her verification.

PROPOSAL FOR ADDING PAST PRESIDENTS TO BOARD. The following was approved unanimously by the Board members in attendance: 
“In order to enhance continuity and to add to the idea pool so necessary to growing our club we will incorporate a ‘Past Presidents’ role for the Floridians. This would be a non-voting, volunteer arrangement where persons who have served as President of the Floridians from the past two years could when interested, attend board meetings and make suggestions as to how to improve club functions. The only operating change would be to include the “Past Presidents” on the e-mail list of Board Members. If a “past President” sees something that they could contribute to, they would be welcome to attend the next board meeting and make their suggestion.”

The above text will be added to the Operating Procedures.
 

BURNT STORE ISLES RESIDENTS ELIGIBILITY TO JOINGICA.  Any promotional activities will be delayed until a formal vote is taken by the PGICA on November 9.

ACTIVITIES:

Meet and Greet will be held at Benedettos on October 3

Venice day at the beach at Sharkies On the Pier is scheduled for October 16.

Movie Time is scheduled for October 24

Robin Stebbins will be asked to plan the annual Venice Dinner and Stroll on December 6

Edison Light Tour will be scheduled for Saturday December 29.

Eat Drink and be Merry:

Food and Friends are scheduled for the remainder of the year:

            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:  Is “rolling along” according to Peggy.

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at 1:00 PM.

The Meeting was adjourned at 1:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted:

John Owen, Secretary