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MINUTES
FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING February 6, 2008
The meeting was called to order at
1:30PM on Feb. 6 by President Brenda McGinnis. Attending
were John Miller, Robin Stebbins, Judy Berger, Ron Robinson,
Anne Moeller, Betty Peterson, Lorraine Geiser, and John
Owen.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
John Miller suggested that the minutes
should include a follow up on events held during the past
month including attendance at each event. Sponsors of events
are asked to notify board members about the activity and
participation.
Ron Robinson mentioned that the
spelling of Bob Dorman’s name should be corrected in the
January minutes.
The January minutes were then accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Robin Stebbins submitted a report that
is in line with the amount we had on balance at this time
last year. The balance is $3,663.44.
MEMBERSHIP
Ron Robinson reported that we have 183
members. 43 of these are new members. Ron will introduce new
members at the Feb. 11 general meeting. Name tags are in and
will be distributed at the meeting. An updated membership
list was distributed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Food & Friends: Betty Peterson
and Janice Davis
Betty Peterson mentioned that
thirty-five members dined at three different homes on Jan.
25. The hosts were: Judy & Warren Stevenson, Judy Denham &
Tony Favale, Judy & John Berger. The next F & F will be held
on Feb. 22 at the home of Linda & John Supakoff. The theme
of the evening will be Campbell Soup. All recipes must have
that as an ingredient. Labels and recipes are requested with
the dish.
Lunch Bunch: Naomi Gazzola &
Linda Supakoff
Brenda McGinnis reported that
twenty-seven ladies enjoyed a lunch and regifting party at
the home of Janet Ketts on Jan. 9.
The next lunch will be hosted by Brenda
McGinnis on Feb. 13.
It was again stressed that participants
at these two events should be obligated to host
during the calendar year. Betty is going to speak to the
other committee members to work out an equitable way to
ensure that host/hostesses have priority on attendance
lists.
Meet & Greet- John Miller
The Jan. M&G was attended by twelve
members.
The next one will be at Benedetto’s
Tiki Deck on Feb. 7 at 5:00PM which is the first Thursday of
the month.
Fun & Sun- Judy Berger
Twenty-three members enjoyed the tour
of the Calusa Indian Mounds on Pine Island and/or lunch at
Moretti’s on Jan. 11. Two other members went for the tour
and open house on the following day because they had
obligations on the 11th. All of the participants
enjoyed the experience.
Twelve members traveled to Lake Wales
on Jan. 28 to tour Bok Sanctuary, Pinewood Mansion and
listen to the Carillon Recital. Two other members went on a
subsequent date because of obligations on the 28th. All of
the participants enjoyed the experience and hope to return
to Bok when they have visitors.
Five members attended the Fabric
Cutting Party at the PGICA on Feb.1. Additionally, Betty
Peterson and Linda Supakoff couldn’t attend, but each took a
quantity of fabric home to cut it into strips. The strips
will be knotted into groups of 3 to make rug braiding kits
for the Children’s Crafts Area of Pioneer Days sponsored by
the C.C.H.C.
Twelve people have signed up for the
trip to Coconut Point shopping center on Feb. 12. Four have
signed up for Solomon’s Castle on Feb.20. These two sign ups
will be available at the Feb. 11 General Meeting, as well as
one for the Myakka River Tour and Lunch at Snook Haven on
March 7.
An inquiry about interest in attending
the Arcadia Rodeo elicited only one response. Judy will give
the brochure describing ticket prices, times etc to that
couple.
Dine Around- Ron Robinson
Thirty-four people attended the dinner
at Bubba’s in Cape Coral on Jan. 31.
The next Dine Around will be a lunch on
Feb. 27 at Cantina Loredo in the Bell Tower shopping center,
Ft.Myers. This will be combined with Movie Time.
Movie Time- Mark McGinnis
Ten people enjoyed a film on Jan. 23
and dinner at Donato’s.
Sports & Games
Bob Dorman and Kathy Huelsemann have
organized a bike ride and lunch on Boca Grande on Feb. 18.
Brenda will ask members for suggestions
of future outings at the meeting.
COMMENTATOR
Loraine Geiser reminded members that
her deadline is the 10th of the month so articles
should be submitted to her well in advance of that date. She
was asked to always mention the website in her articles.
OUTREACH
Anne Moeller mentioned that the website
calendar is updated constantly. She also told the board that
she pays $4.00 out of pocket to maintain the website, at
which point, Pres. McGinnis moved that the treasury
reimburse Anne for those expenses and it was carried
unanimously.
Anne suggested that it is helpful when
reminder notices of events are sent out with a list of the
participants and asked that this become a policy.
GENERAL MEETING
We had sixty-five members playing
Mexican Train and snacking on pizza at the Jan. 14 meeting.
50/50 made $73. for the club in Jan
thanks to the efforts of Bob and Robin Stebbins.
John Miller will handle the 50/50 at
the Feb. meeting as well as shop for the coffee.
“Death By Chocolate” is the
theme of the Feb. 11 meeting. Members are asked to bring in
their favorite chocolate dish and submit the recipe. Each
item will be numbered and members will taste and vote for
the favorite dishes. Char Robinson will make an angel food
cake and provide fruit for folks who do not eat chocolate.
Janet Ketts will address the members to
see if there is any interest in forming a Floridian version
of the Red Hat Society.
OLD BUSINESS
Canal Lighting Contest
John Owen reported that seventy people
went on the King Fisher Award Cruise on Jan. 27. The
Floridians donated 18 bottles of wine, 12 white and 6 red.
Appetizers were provided by Presselers.
NEW BUSINESS
Board members were asked to suggest
guest speakers.
Anne Moeller will contact C.H.S. to see
if we can have a choral group entertain at the March
meeting.
Betty Peterson suggested we do a food
drive at the March meeting.
John Owen will contact Team Punta Gorda
to see if we can get someone to speak to us about
development projects.
Anne Moeller suggested that the changes
in home owners insurance might make a good topic.
Brenda McGinnis mentioned that she will
continue to do Sunshine. Let her know of any member who
needs a special greeting card wish.
John Owen suggested that Robin prepare
a budget for the remainder of 2008. With that in hand we
will discuss gifts to the C.A. at the next board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05.
Respectfully submitted by Judy Berger,
Secretary
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