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MINUTES
FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING March 3, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 9:34AM by President John
Miller.
In attendance: Pres. John Miller, V. Pres. Judy Berger,
Treas. JoAnn Gulvezan, Secty. Sue MacKay, Bob Cormier, Mary
Mazur, Sandra Helt, Helen Connelly, Ron Robinson and John &
Jeanne Kapps.
Minutes
The February 4th minutes of the Board meeting were approved
and accepted.
The March 3rd minutes will be approved and
accepted at the April
6th
Board meeting
Treasurer’s Report
The February 01, 2009 balance was $3,942.25.
The February 28, 2009 balance was $4,343.75.
The budget was approved as submitted.
Membership Report
There are currently 207 members, an increase of 10 since
February 4, 2009.
Of the 22 unpaid Floridians households, 13 households do not
wish to rejoin, Follow up will continue to the remaining 7
unpaid households.
Those who want to be members of the Book Club or the golfing
activities of the Floridians can join the Floridians as an
individual member for $15 per year.
Committee Reports
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Lunch Bunch
The February 11th theme was a “Salute to Citrus”
where all recipes were to have that as an ingredient. 19
ladies attended and a Citrus trivia game was played. Judy
Berger was the hostess.
The March 11 Ladies Lunch Bunch will be a “High Tea” at the
Arthur Ruttenberg model home on Deborah Drive. All ladies
are to dress in their best finery and chapeaus and to bring
their finest china for this occasion. Linda Supakoff, Betty
Peterson, Naomi Gazzola & Carolyn Watts will be the
hostesses.
Food and Friends
50 people attended the February 27th dinners. The
Mazurs hosted 15 members and 2 guests. The Georges hosted 10
members and the Keats hosted 16 members.
The next dinner will be March 27th.
Meet & Greet
The February 5th gathering was held at the
Seminole Lakes Golf Club. 54 members attended and were very
pleased with the facility, but disappointed in the buffet.
The March 5th will also be held at the Club. For those who
wish to eat there, the option of the buffet or food from the
Club’s menu will be available.
Fun
& Sun
On February 27th, 11 people enjoyed the guided
tour of Echo in North Myers.
On February26th, 20 members enjoyed a very
informative guided walking tour at Cedar Point Environmental
Park, followed by dinner at Leverocks.
On March 20th, a trip to Octagon Wildlife
Sanctuary for abandoned and abused exotic wildlife is
planned. A free private guided tour has been arranged and a
$5.00/person donation is requested. Picnic areas are
available for those who wish to brown bag it.
Sports & Games
10 people have signed up for the Legacy Trail bike ride
March 16th.
The Stone Crabs Baseball Team’s opening game is April 9th
@7.05pm. Thus far, 5 couples are interested in attending.
Tickets range from $7.00-$9.00.
Movie Time
The next movie time will be scheduled for April.
Dine Around
18 members enjoyed a wonderful brunch at the Edison
Restaurant.
The March 18th dinner will be at The Downtown
Hookah Lounge for Mediterranean Cuisine on Marion Street. A
belly dancer will provide entertainment if at least 20
members attend.
A tentative lunch is being planned for April15 at the
Veranda Restaurant in the historical section of Ft. Myers.
Commentator/Advertising
The article for March has been submitted.
For the April issue, Sandy plans to include information
about the Octagon Sanctuary trip and Legacy Trail bike ride.
The Floridians Web Site will be included in future
Commentators.
Web
Site
Bob has almost finished getting pictures of the Board
members. Bob also is re-working/up-dating the Calendar of
Events
Old
Business
Frank Mazur of Team Punta Gorda, will speak at the
Floridians March 9th General Meeting. We have
asked that Frank speak for approximately 20-30 minutes and
leave time for questions.
The Floridian’s Operating Procedures were updated by Sue
MacKay and a approved by the Board.
New
Business
The Board approved a donation of $200 to Team Punta Gorda
for the purchase of 2 pavers for the new Interactive
Fountain area. .The Board agreed that the engraving should
say “Proud of Punta Gorda-The Floridians Club“. We will
present our check to Frank at the March 9th
General meeting.
As John Miller will not be available, Judy Berger will run
the
March 9th General Meeting.
Service Projects were discussed. Many good projects were
suggested. However, Helen was concerned that members may
want their own projects supported, making a
satisfactory choice for the majority, an issue. Mary
suggested we consider doing something for the PGICA. The
Board decided that further discussion is needed.
Beth Magnin will be invited to the April Board meeting to
discuss PGICA projects.
The Board also agreed to host a Luncheon for the board and
other Activities leaders in recognition of their dedicated
hard work. John miller will organize this event.
The next board meeting will be Monday April 6th
at 9:30 am at PGICA.
The meeting adjourned @ 11:00AM.
Respectfully Submitted
Susan (Sue) P. MacKay, Secty.
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