MINUTES

FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING October 8, 2008

The meeting opened at 3:00PM at the PGI Civic Association.

Present were Brenda McGinnis, John Miller, Judy Berger, John Owen, Lorraine Geiser, Jan Davis, Bob Dorman and Ron Robinson.

Absent were Robin Stebbins and Anne Moeller.

The Minutes from the September Board meeting were approved and accepted.

 Treasurer’s Report

We had a balance of $2771.40 at the end of August. There was one payment, $34.10 to John Miller for ice cream and cookies served at the Sept. meeting. There was one credit, $35.00 from the Sept. 50/50. The ending balance was $2772.30.

 Committee Reports

            Eat, Drink and Be Merry

            Food and Friends hosts for September were Ken and Cynthia Cowdrey and Stan

and Darlene Rosen. Maureen and Bob Rand will host in October, along with Anne and Karl Moeller.

Ladies’ Lunch Bunch was hosted by Debbie Huddleston in September and Darlene Rosen in October.

Meet and Greet

The next one will be on November 6, at 5:00PM at Mama Nunzio’s.

 Fun N Sun

Eleven ladies followed the Trail of Treasures in Naples on Sept. 19.

A bicycle tour of Ding Darling Reservation on Sanibel will be led by Peggy Jensen on October 16.

The next outing will be a Narrated Tour of Sarasota Bay on Wed. Oct. 22 at 2:00PM.

Karl and Anne Moeller are organizing a group to enjoy the festivities at the Oktoberfest sponsored by the Cape Coral German/American Club. Meet at Bal Harbor at noon on Sunday, Oct. 26 to participate.

We are planning a cruise to Cayo Costa via King Fisher on Nov. 18 for a Shelling Adventure.

The board considered the issue of compensation for drivers who take passengers to our outings. It was decided that the organizer of the event should determine the number of miles to and from the destination, multiply this by $.30 per mile to determine the cost per vehicle. It should be suggested that the passengers divide this cost among themselves to reimburse the drivers.

 Movie Time: October 29

 Commentator

Lorraine is doing a splendid job.

 Outreach

Anne Moeller is still seeking photographs for the website.

Old Business

            Nominating Committee    John Owen, Carolyn Watt, Betty Peterson

The board approved the following slate for submission to the membership at the November meeting.

            President:  John Miller

            Vice President:  Judy Berger

            Treasurer:  Jo Ann Gulvezan

            Secretary:  Sue MacKay

            Membership:  Frank and Mary Mazur

            Commentator: Sandra Helt

            Website:  Bob Cormier

            Fun N Sun: Linda Supakoff and Helen Connelly

            Sports & Games:  Ron Robinson

            Food & Friends:  Lorranine Geiser

            Lunch Bunch:  Cynthia Cowdrey

            Ex Officio:  Brenda McGinnis and Bob Dorman

             October “Taste of Naples” Meeting Oct. 13

Lorraine Geiser and John Miller will be in charge of supplies and set up for this Pot Luck style dinner. Newcomers coming into Floridians will be invited.

 Holiday Party

The first meeting of the committee will be at 1:00PM on Friday Oct. 17 at the Civic Association. We will start selling tickets on Nov. 1.

We will make every effort to seat Newcomers and Floridians at the same tables.

 New Business

            HolidayCanal Lighting Contest

John Owen was appointed chairman and has started to form his committee of judges. The winners’ cruise will be Jan. 25.

Presidents Council

The annual PGI Civic Association Meeting will be Nov. 3 with the major issue being the construction of Bocce Courts.

We are asked to have an information table at that meeting. We will raffle off a free membership to those in attendance.

Flu shots will be available on Oct. 21 at the Civic Association.

 Swinging Under the Stars Concert,  Edison College, Oct. 18

Admission is $15.00.

November Meeting  Nov. 10

John Owen will introduce the slate of officers.

Ron Robinson will conduct a trivia contest.

An Ice Cream Social will conclude the meeting.

 Floridian Brochure Update

It was agreed to remove the dates from the captions under the photos. More brochures will be printed and distributed at the Nov. 3 meeting.

 Donation Policy

It was agreed to use our charitable donations to support Local Charities. This matter will be discussed in more depth at future board meetings.

 January Meeting Ideas –

A Cocktail Party was suggested as a way to mingle with the new members.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:40PM.

 Respectfully submitted,

Judy Berger