MINUTES

FLORIDIAN BOARD MEETING June 1, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 9:35am by President John Miller.  In attendance were: JoAnn Gulvezan, Sandra Helt, Jean Kapps, Helen Connelly, Cynthia Cowdrey and Sue MacKay.

The May minutes were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report

JoAnn is in the processing of waiting for some May bills in order to update our bank account.  She stated the balance is approximately $3400.00 and does not include the Floridians donation  made in memory of Anne Moeller. John stated the cost of the tree was $74.90.

Membership

Jean brought in the name tags for our new members.  As Jean will be leaving for the summer. Sandy offered to bring them to the General Meeting.

Commentator

Sandy has submitted our article.  The Board expressed their  appreciation for the fine job being done by Sandy in writing such interesting and informative articles.

Committee Reports

          Eat, Drink and Be Mary

                  Food and Friends

                  The next dinner will be June 26^th.  The Hostesses will soon be calling those who have signed up.

                  Ladies Lunch Bunch

                  The next Ladies Luncheon will be held June 10^th . Norma Agnes will be the hostess.

                  JoAnn will host the July 8^th  Luncheon.

                    Meet & Greet      

               Our Meet & Greet will be held June 4^th @at Jack’s .  Because of the large number of  members(52) attending the May 5^th gathering, Jack’s has offered to have the bar available to us and then have the dining area set up for those who wish to stay for dinner.

            Fun n Sun

            Out and About

  On June 10^th Dine Around and Out & About will be combined. Dinner will be at Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant in Venice. After dinner, interested members will walk across the street to see the musical “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” at he Venice Theater.

 There will be no  Out and About activities in July or August. However, a visit to the Gamble House in Bradenton is planned for September, a tour of the Muscle Car Museum is planned for October, a Peace River cruise for November, and a visit in December to a Decorator Show House in Sarasota where a group of experienced designers each has a room to design & furnish.

                    Dine Around

                  Jean will be leaving for the summer. However, she has restaurants in mind for September,  October and November and will        make arrangements upon her return.  Judy will be taking care of the summer dining.

                  Movie Time

        Joan Dickson will be taking over Movie Time.  A Pinapplegram will be sent once the movie has been selected.

                    Sports and Games

                    Activities are in hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.

                    The Commentator

                    Sandy has submitted her article. The Board praised Sandy for such interesting and creatively written articles.

 Web Site

The Web site is somewhat dated as far as the members’ list, and photos.  As the PGICA’s annual, up-dated name/address book in general, not  the web sites’ list, it was decided that this will be eliminated from the web site. It was also decided that Past and Future events, for the year,  a monthly calendar of events, photos and the Floridians Purpose Statement should continue to be  part of site.

 Old Business

For the June 8^th General Meeting, in John’s absence,  JoAnn will coordinate getting pizzas, ice cream, cookies and soda as well as setting up tables for the members. It will be “Game Nite”  with tables set up for

Phase 10 and  Mexican Train.  Mah-Jongg, Bridge & other games may also be played, with members bringing their own games/cards.

A Golden Dew Drop Butterfly Bush/Tree was donated by the Floridians in memory of Anne Moeller. Prior to the start of the General Meeting, members will be asked to go outside to the memorial, where Anne’s sister, Mary Jollet will read a short statement .

 New Business

The Nominating Committee, who will prepare a list of recommendations for next year’s  Board, has been established. They have been asked to have a list ready for the October Board Meeting. The Nominating Committee is:

Terry Miller-Chairperson

Brenda McGinnis

JoAnn Gulvezan

Joyce Gleason

Sandy Helt

 Positions to be filled include:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Membership

Outreach(Commentator)

Website

Fun and Sun

Sports and Games

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

 Thus far, * Judy Berger, JoAnn Gulvezan, *Mary Mazur, *Sue MacKay, and *Sandy Helt have expressed their desire to remain members of the Board. Brenda McGinnis will remain an Ex-officio Non-Voting Board Member.  John Miller will join Brenda in this position.

 The Meeting adjourned at 10:30AM.

 Respectfully submitted

Susan(Sue)MacKay, Secretary