2008 June Board Meeting PGI Floridians
The meeting was called to order at
1:30PM, June 4, by President, Brenda McGinnis. The
following members were in attendance: Vice president,
John Miller, Treasurer Robin Stebbins, Secretary Judy
Berger, Past president Bob Dorman, Lorraine Geiser and
Naomi Gazzola.
The Minutes from the May meeting
were approved and accepted.
Treasurer’s Report
A donation of $100.00 was made to
the Charlotte Community Foundation to benefit homeless
students. A $50. donation was made to Team Punta Gorda.
There is a balance of $3,373.69 in the treasury.
Membership
Meet and Greet will be held at the
Captain’s Table in Fisherman’s Village on June 5 at
5:00.
Committee Reports
Eat, Drink and be
Merry
There are two hostesses
for the June 12 Lunch Bunch, Marsha Rutherford and
Maureen Rand. Eighteen people have signed up. Emails
will be sent out with a list of the participants.
Fun and Sun
Four members visited
the Southwest Florida History Museum in May. Walking
tours of historic downtown Ft Myers are given on Wed.
mornings from Jan. through April. This would be a good
activity to offer next year.
Sports and Games
Team Punta Gorda is
sponsoring a bicycle tour of downtown Punta Gorda on
June 8.
Old Business
There are thirty people signed up
for the June 10 Meeting. Pizza and salad will be served
followed by the Phase 10 card game. The meeting time has
been changed to 5:00PM.
New Business
The Nominating Committee
consists of Carolyn Watt, Betty Peterson, and John Owen.
A Holiday Party Committee
should be appointed in the early fall.
The July meeting will be
held jointly with the Newcomers Club. It will be a cook
out consisting of hot dogs and hamburgers with members
providing side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Members
should be reminded to bring their own beverage.
PGICA has asked each club to
donate to a landscaping project. Naomi moved and
Lorraine seconded not to donate because this
project has already been funded.
The meeting was adjourned at
2:40PM.
2008 February Board Meeting PGI
Floridians
The meeting was called to order at
1:30PM on March 5 by president Brenda McGinnis.
Attending were Brenda McGinnis, Robin Stebbins, Judy
Berger, Ron Robinson, Lorraine Geiser, Bob Dorman, John
Owen, and Naomi Gazzola. Absent: John Miller and Anne
Moeller.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes from the Feb. board
meeting were approved and accepted. Bob Dorman mentioned
that he hadn’t received a copy and was told one would be
sent via email.
TREASURER’S REPORT
There is currently a balance of
$3,896.26.
2008 Proposed Budget
It was moved and accepted to
subsidize the ticket price for the holiday party so that
the cost to members would be around $30.
It was moved and accepted to
subsidize an entrée for a Pot Luck to be held at the May
meeting.
It was moved and accepted to budget
$500. for donations.
It was moved and accepted to donate
$100. to the choral group, Charisma, which will be
performing at our March meeting. This group will be
performing in Carnegie Hall.
It was moved and accepted that with
these revisions this would be the operating budget for
2008.
MEMBERSHIP
Ron Robinson reported that we now
have 192 members and distributed a revised membership
list.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
Food and Friends
We are still short of hosts.
Priority will be given to members who have or will host
when making up dinner lists.
Linda and John Supakoff hosted the
Feb. dinner with thirty people attending. A Campbell
soup theme made this an interesting dinner.
Brenda McGinnis hosted the Feb.
Lunch Bunch with sixteen ladies attending. A Valentine
theme was carried out.
Announcements will be sent out when
special events are added to the Lunch Bunch activities.
DINE AROUND
Ten members enjoyed lunch at
Cantina Loredo in Feb.
There will be a dinner event in
March.
MOVIE TIME
This is held on the fourth Wed.
Notice will be sent out before the next date, March 26.
OUT AND ABOUT
Judy Berger reported that Eight
members enjoyed a trip to the Coconut Point shopped
center in Estero on Feb. 12.
Eight members enjoyed a tour of
Solomon’s Castle and lunch at the Boat in the Moat on
Feb. 20.
An inquiry about interest in
attending the Arcadia Rodeo elicited only one response.
That couple was given the brochure about the rodeo.
An inquiry about interest in
visiting Cypress Garden on March 25 elicited two
responses. Those couples were told to go as a foursome
if they were still interested. This trip was removed
from the calendar.
We have 30 people signed up for the
Myakka River tour on March 7.
SPORTS AND GAMES
Twenty members enjoyed a bike ride
on Boca Grande organized by Bob Dorman and Kathy
Huelsemann. They took nourishment at South Beach.
COMMENTATOR
Lorraine needs someone to write the
May article. Judy Berger volunteered.
OUTREACH
A calendar of planned events will
be sent out at the beginning of each month.
OLD BUSINESS
Death By Chocolate
Our Feb. meeting featured delicious
chocolate concoctions prepared by members with one
healthy alternative. Members voted for the most
delicious dessert and Barbara Owen’s chocolate raspberry
cones won first prize. Forty members attended.
50/50 made $28.
Meet and Greet
This is held on the first Thurs. at
Benedetto’s Tiki deck. We had sixteen in attendance in
Feb.
Ron Robinson organized sixteen
people to attend a Bowzer act at the Performing Arts
Center, on Feb.23.
NEW BUSINESS
We will have two greeters at the
March meeting to man the doors because the entire Civic
Association has been invited to attend the Charisma
performance. The greeters will hold back people until we
have conducted a brief business meeting. The
entertainment is scheduled to begin at 7:30.
John Owen will try to get someone
from Team Punta Gorda to give us an update about the
downtown revitalization at the April Meeting.
It was moved and accepted to enter
a racing coconut in the Main Street Punta Gorda’s
Coconut Craze Day on April 12. A donation of $25. was
authorized to buy the coconut along with a witty
presentation. Several members were suggested as having
the artistic talent to decorate the coconut for the
Coconut Paining Contest.
A possible kayak trip will be
sponsored by Sports and Games.
Janet Ketts has a group of women
investigating several community service projects.
Ron Robinson has a group going to
the performance Satisfaction following dinner at Luigi’s
on Mar.8.
The meeting was adjourned at
2:50PM.
2008 February Board Meeting PGI
Floridians
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
2008 January Board Meeting PGI
Floridians
The meeting was called to order at
1:35PM on Jan. 9 by president Brenda McGinnis.
Attending were Brenda McGinnis,
Robin Stebbins, treasurer, Judy Berger, secretary, John
Miller, vice president, John Owen, Bob Robinson,
membership, and Bob Dorman.
Absent were Anne Moeller, Lorraine
Geiser and a representative from Eat, Drink and be
Merry.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes from the December board
meeting were unanimously accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Robin Stebbins reported that we had
a balance of $2416.95 on Jan. 2, 2008.
MEMBERSHIP
Ron Robinson noted that 109 members
out of 239 eligible have paid their dues. 28 former
Newcomers out of an eligible 62 have paid dues.
A curren Membership List was
distributed.
The Jan. 14 general meeting will
feature the game Mexican Train and pizza. At this time
40 people are planning to attend.
Board members were asked to call
new Floridians to personally invite them to the meeting.
Robin Stebbins agreed to sell
50/50 tickets at the meeting.
DINE AROUND
Ron reported that 16 people have
signed up for Bubba’s in Cape Coral on Jan. 31. The
meeting time of 7:00PM had been corrected to 5:30PM.
HOLIDAY PARTY
A thank you note has been received
from Adele Porzio for gifts to children at the Redlands
Christian Migrant Association which were collected at
the party.
Blue Bayou and Cheffy have been
retained for the Dec. 8, 2008 Floridian Holiday Party.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
Ladies Lunch Bunch will be
supervised by Naomi Gazzola and Linda Supakoff.
Food & Friends will be managed by
Betty Peterson and Janice Davis.
The next F & F will be on Jan 27.
Linda will host the Feb. F& F on
the 22 and will be asking guests to bring a favorite
recipe using Campbell soup as an ingredient.
Betty and Naomi are planning the
April 9 Lunch to be a High Tea. Attendees will be
invited to a millinery party at Naomi’s home on April 7
to create a suitable chapeau for the Tea.
FUN AND SUN
Judy Berger reported that
approximately 25 people have signed up for the Jan. 11
trip to Pine Island and the Calusa Indian Trail tour,
then lunch at Moretti’s.
A sign up for the Bok Sanctuary
Tour on Jan 28 will be available at the general meeting.
There will also be a sign up for
the Feb. 12 trip to the exciting new shopping center,
Coconut Point in Estero.
MOVIE TIME
Mark McGinnis will announce the
choice several days before the date, Wed. Jan. 23.
OUTREACH
Anne Moeller asks that board
members verify their names and photos on the website.
Lorraine Geiser asks that items for
the Commentator get to her by the 8th of the
month.
SPORTS AND GAMES
Bob Dorman and Kathy Huelsemann
are putting together a bicycling tour of Boca Grande.
BIRDING
Anne Moeller will not be able to
chair this group. We are hoping interested members will
suggest trips.
CANAL LIGHTING CONTEST
John Owen reported that there will
be a King Fisher cruise for the winners on Jan. 27. The
Floridians will provide the wine for this event. Winners
names will be published in the Commentator. We will
repeat this contest in 2008.
NEW BUSINESS
Mark McGinnis would like to start a
Men’s Breakfast or Lunch Group.
Brenda would like to send out a
calendar page showing the upcoming months activities.
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The Feb. general meeting will
feature “Death by Chocolate Contest”
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March will have a guest
speaker.
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April will be a Game Night.
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May will be a speaker
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June to be determined
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July will be a cook out
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Sept. will be a speaker
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Oct will be the Taste of
Floridians
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Nov. will be Trivia and the
Election
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45
PM.
Floridian Board Meeting Dec. 4,
2007
The meeting was called to order at
10:35 by president Bob Dorman.
Attending were Bob Dorman,
Brenda McGinnis, Mark McGinnis, Robin Stebbins, John
Miller, Rob Robinson, Naomi Gazzola, Judy Berger and
Bonnie Verminski.
Absent were John Owen, Ann
Moeller, Peggy Modglin and Marilyn Jorgensen.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The Minutes from November were
unanimously accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer John Miller reported that
our current bank balance is $4706.82 but the expenses of
the Holiday Party will greatly diminish that amount. It
appears that we will end the club year with about the
same amount that we had to start it, approximately
$1000.
CURRENT BUSINESS
It was noted by President Dorman
that there have been communication problems with email
notices bouncing back between Embarq-Hot Mail-MSM.
MEMBERSHIP
Ron Robinson noted that membership
dues are due and are starting to come in. He has asked
members to provide their email address and any out of
town addresses for the summer months.
HOLIDAY PARTY
The next order of business was the
Holiday Party planned for Dec. 10. Sixty-two Newcomers
and sixty-four Floridians have paid. Treasurers from
both clubs will check in the participants and name cards
will be given to act as place cards. Tables will be
called at random to approach the buffet table. Each
treasurer will write checks to cover one half of clean
up, entertainment and number of members cost to caterer.
Set up and decorations for the party will be on Dec. 9
at 3:00 at the Civic Center.
CANAL LIGHTING CONTEST
More than fifty homes have signed
up for the Canal Lighting Contest. Judges will be
cruising on Dec. 11, 12, 13 and 14. They will meet on
Dec. 15 to tally the vote and winners will be announced
the week of Dec. 16. Winning homes will be given a sign
to put up in their yard. Winners will be treated to
cruise in Jan. Floridians will provide the refreshments.
OUTREACH
Board members were asked to send
articles for the Commentator to Lorraine Geiser. They
should mention Commentator in the subject box so that
the mail is not mistakenly deleted.
SUN N FUN &SPORTS
Brenda McGinnis has organized a
trip to the Edison/Ford Estate to see the Christmas
Light display on Dec. 29 at 6:30PM. If we have enough
participants we can qualify for a group rate of $10.
Those interested can meet earlier for dinner at Mimi’s
in the Bell Tower Center.
Judy Berger mentioned that the Out
and About Committee has a meeting scheduled for Dec. 14
at 10:00 at the Civic Association to plan activities for
2008. The January outing will be to Bok Sanctuary in
Lake Wales on Jan. 18. Details will be in the January
edition of the Commentator.
Ron Robinson will continue to plan
Dine Around events. There will be none in Dec.
Mark McGinnis reported that the
next Movietime will be held on Jan. 23.
Meet and Greet will be at
Benedetto’s.
EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY
Bonnie Verminsky reported that
Lunch Bunch will be held in the home of Laurel Nelson in
December.
Food and Friends will be on Dec. 28
at the homes of Pat and Gary Teeple, and Laurel and Earl
Nelson.
We have a host for January but will
need a second home.
The meeting was adjourned at
12:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Berger
PGI FLORIDIANS BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2007
PRESENT: Bob Dorman,
President; John Owen, Secretary; John
Miller Treasurer; Mark McGinnis, Membership;
Judy Berger, Outreach; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun;
Bonnie Verminski and Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink and be
Merry; Anne Moeller, Web Site; ABSENT:
Brenda McGinnis, Vice President; and Marilyn
Jorgensen, Sports and Games.
Bob Dorman called the meeting to
order at 1:05 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES:
The September Board Meeting Minutes
were accepted with the correction that John and Sue
Havens “joined in March”.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed
report showing that the bank balance at end of November
was $3872.06. He also issued two supplemental
reports: Floridians Income and Expense summary
for 2004 thru 2007 which projects that the bank balance
at the end of 2007 will be $1474 and a Comparison of
Holiday party Expenses for 2004 thru 2007 which
indicates that the average cost per member for 2007 will
be $41.67 which is less than 2005 and 2006. The reports
were unanimously approved.
NOVEMBER 12 FLORIDIANS
GENERAL MEETING
Ron Robinson is organizing the
activity for this meeting. Following the election of
2008 officers two Florida trivia games will be played.
Attendees will be given numbers upon entering which will
assign them to several teams of five or six who will
answer 15 or so Florida questions as a group. The group
with the most correct answers will win a prize. Tie
breaker questions will be asked if necessary. Following
the games ice cream and toppings will be served. Peggy
Modglin will purchase about 8 ½ gallons of ice cream and
John Owen will bring toppings. Newcomers who are
eligible to join the Floridians will be sent invitations
to join the fun.
PGICA MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON
NOVEMBER 9:
Bob issued an outline of items
which need to be performed by the Floridians. Every
thing seems to be in order and board members should
attend to help man the beverage table and Floridian
table. Also count ballots, put up and take down
decorations and chairs and tables.
FLORIDIANS BROCHURE:
Mark reported that the brochures
have been printed and will be ready for the Membership
Meeting.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
John Owen distributed the current list of nominations.
Open positions are Fun N Sun and Sports and Games. John
will present the list at Monday’s meeting and request
nominations from the floor for the open positions. If
this is not successful the positions will be filled by
the new board as has been done in the past. The new
board will be requested to stand and be recognized.
John and Mark will contact the nominees and ask that
they attend the meeting to be introduced.
HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 10:
John Miller reported that 22
Floridian Couples had signed up to date. Several
members of the board have not yet signed up. He is
predicting about 60 couples from the Floridians will
attend. Announcement will be made again at the November
meeting. Peggy Modglin has met with the Newcomers and
they have coordinated decorations.
All other arrangements are
completed. Anne suggested that photos be taken as
people enter the party. She suggested that each couple
checking in should write their name on a card with a
previously assigned number. This number would be given
to the photographer and the card could placed at a table
to hold their spot. It was also suggested that toys be
brought for the Redlands Ministry as has been done in
the past.
CANAL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
JUDGING COMMITTEE:
John reported that the committee
has met and the contest is proceeding as planned. The
board thanked Bonnie for the article which appeared in
the Sun.
ACTIVITIES:
The Buddy Holly Show at the
Ft Myers Dinner Theater on Wednesday, November 14 has
eight members signed up according to Ron Robinson.
Movie Time will be on November 28. Ron suggested
that this might be combined with a Dine Around. He will
discuss with Brenda.
Venice Dinner and Stroll will be on December 6
arranged by Robin Stebbins
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:
November 16: Hosts are Denis and Bill
Roussel and Bob and Joan Dixon. 15 couples have signed
up.
December 28: Hosts are
Pat and Gary Teeple.
January 25: .Hosts are Judy Denham and Tony Favalle.
Ladies Lunch Bunch: Host for
December is Judy Denham and for January is Janet
Ketts.
OTHER ITEMS
Newcomers/Floridans transition:
The December 5 meeting will be combined with the 2008
Board. Bonnie noted that it has been recommended that
Eight for Dinner be dropped. It was decided to make
this recommendation to the new board and let them
decide.
Notices for membership dues.
Ron Robinson requested that he send out all of the
notices so he could keep track in one place. This was
agreeable to Mark.
Holly Days: Judy Berger
noted that she had promoted this event in the
commentator article. Bob Dorman will send a
Pineapplegram to the membership.
Donations: Peggy Modglin
suggested that members be requested to bring canned
goods to meetings for distribution to food pantries.
Bob cautioned that he has resisted this in the past due
to a possible proliferation of requests for needy causes
which could become burdensome. No action taken.
The next board meeting will be
held on Wednesday, December 5 at 1:00 PM.
The Meeting was adjourned at 2:30
PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John Owen, Secretary
PGI FLORIDIANS 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
PGI FLORIDIANS
BOARD MEETING
September 5, 2007
PRESENT:
Bob Dorman, President; John Owen, Secretary;
John Miller Treasurer; Marilyn Jorgensen,
Sports and Games. ABSENT: Brenda
McGinnis, Vice President; Mark McGinnis,
Membership; Bonnie Verminski and Peggy Modglin,
Eat, Drink and be Merry; Anne Moeller, Web Site;
Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun; and Judy Berger,
Outreach.
Bob
Dorman called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND
MINUTES:
The
August Board Meeting Minutes were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John
Miller issued a detailed report showing that the bank
balance at end of July was $2,909.02. The only activity
was the bank charge of $1.00 The report was unanimously
approved.
SEPTEMBER GENERAL
MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 10:
County Commissioner Adam Cummings is on schedule to
speak and discuss Charlotte County property taxes. Other
clubs have been invited to attend. Bob will bring a
portable microphone for audience participation. The
discussion will be followed by an ice cream social.
John Miller will purchase ice cream. Marilyn suggested
individual cups and ice cream sandwiches. He will try
to buy these at Sams. If they do not have them he will
buy about 10 half gallons of various flavors. John Owen
will bring toppings if the individual cups are not
available. It was decided to skip 50/50 since there
will be guests.
PGICA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ON NOVEMBER 9:
Brenda McGinnis will head a volunteer committee to
setup, decorate and take down. She will meet with Mary
Jollet to discuss the details. Bob will be in charge of
the Floridian table. Volunteers will be sought at the
October meeting.
FLORIDIANS BROCHURE:
No
further action has taken place. John Miller will e-mail
Bonnie to obtain the text as it now stands and begin the
editing process. The brochure must be ready for the
November 9 Membership Meeting.
HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER
10:
The
Civic Association is already ours since it is the
Floridians regular night.
Entertainment has been arranged with Blue Bayou but no
contract has been signed. $500.00
The caterer is Scheffy at $35.00 per person but no
signed contract. Bob will follow on formalizing these
contracts. Drinks will be BYOB. Clean up will be hired
from PGICA at about $250.
We discussed a possible discount off the $35.00 per
person early Floridian sign ups. Possibly first 50
persons at $10.00.
FUTURE GENERAL MEETINGS:
October 8 is scheduled to be a repeat of Taste of
Floridians. Bonnie is planning it.
November 12 will be election of Officers. Newcomers who
are moving to Floridians will be invited.
Another activity needs to be decided upon. Pizza was
suggested
ACTIVITIES: Marilyn reported the following:
September 14, Winery tour in Sarasota.
A shark tooth search at the Venice beach is being
planned. Marilyn visited three beaches and recommended
Sharkys On the Pier. Bob and Marilyn will pick a date.
A
cruise to Useppa Island out of Burnt Store Marina is
being planned for later in the fall.
Other Activities:
Movie Time is
being handled by Joan Dixon in Brenda’s absence.
No Dine Around plans at this time.
Eat Drink and be Merry:
The following report from Bonnie was issued.
Food and Friends: September 28: Hosts are Cris and Chuck Scheib.
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: No report.
Eight for Dinner: Discussed abandoning this format in favor of Food and Freinds.
Meet
N Greet on
first Thursday of the Month will be at Mamma Nunzios
this month. None of the other restaurants discussed at
August meeting have worked out. Bob will contact
Benedetto’s for October and November Meet N Greets.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nominating Committee:
John Owen has tried to contact Naomi by phone and
e-mail. (Following the meeting I received an e-mail from
her. She is on Cape Cod and will send suggested
Newcomer names next week.) Bob will send John a list of
Newcomer members who must move on for follow up. Open
positions are Secretary, Outreach, Fun N Sun, Sports and
Games, Eat Drink and be Merry, Lunch Bunch and Eight for
Dinner. John Owen will contact possible nominees who
were suggested by those present.
Canal Holiday Decorations Judging Committee:
John Owen will chair if the Kingfisher Fleet offers to
host and will contact last years committee to obtain
boats etc. Costs were about $300 for publicity and wine
for the winner’s cruise.
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday,
October 3 at 1:00 PM.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 2:17 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
PGI FLORIDIANS
BOARD MEETING
August 1, 2007
PRESENT:
Bob Dorman, President; John Owen, Secretary;
John Miller Treasurer; Marilyn Jorgensen,
Sports and Games and Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink
and be Merry. ABSENT: Brenda McGinnis,
Vice President, Mark McGinnis, Membership;
Bonnie Verminski, Eat, Drink and be Merry; Anne
Moeller, Web Site; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun
and Judy Berger, Outreach.
Bob
Dorman called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND
MINUTES:
The June and July Board Meeting Minutes were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the
bank balance at end of July was $2,910.02. The report
was unanimously approved.
AUGUST GENERAL MEETING:
The
August General Meeting will be skipped.
SEPTEMBER GENERAL
MEETING:
Bob
announced that Adam Cummings, County Commissioner from
Punta Gorda will speak regarding the public confusion
about property taxes. The Newcomers and other PGI clubs
will be invited to attend in a limited number. The talk
will be followed by an ice cream social. Details will
be discussed at the September Board Meeting.
FUTURE GENERAL MEETINGS:
October is scheduled to be a repeat of Taste of
Floridians.
November will be election of Officers. Newcomers who are
moving UP to Floridians will be invited.
December will be the Annual Holiday Party.
ACTIVITIES:
Marilyn reported that the shopping trip to Gulf Coast
Town Center has been canceled due to lack of interest.
A shark tooth search at the Venice beach is being
planned. No date set. August Movie Time is being
handled by Joan Dixon in Brenda’s absence. August Dine
Around needs to be planned. It may be combined with
Movie Time. Kathy Hueselman is planning an early
morning bike ride with Breakfast at Elenas. Marilyn
reported that a meeting of the Committee has not been
held because most of the members have been away. Future
events might include an airboat ride, the Arcadia Rodeo
and kayaking at Myaka.
Eat Drink and be Merry:
Peggy reported that August does not have a host home for
Food and Friends and may not be held. September
has a host home and will be held. Possible future
events might include a progressive dinner. Ladies
Lunch Bunch will be on August 8 at the Tea
House.
Meet N Greet
will be at Captain’s Table this month. A new restaurant
needs to be found for September and beyond. Peggy will
inquire to see if Beef O Brady’s ( formerly Rain) can
accommodate us. Dean’s South of the Border, Coral Rock
and Mamma Nunzios (which it was agreed is not spacious
enough) were also suggested.
OLD BUSINESS:
Brochure: Bob
will e-mail Brenda and Bonnie and request that they send
him the current text. The brochure needs to be ready for
the PGICA Membership meeting on November 9. John Miller
will put the information together in brochure form.
Nominating Committee:
Bob will speak to Newcomers about sending list of their
members who are moving up so they can be considered as
officers. John Owen will draft an e- mail to be sent
out to all members and eligible Newcomers to see if any
are interested in being on the board.
PGICA General Meeting. November 9:
Volunteers will be sought at the September meeting to
help with the set-up, decorations and take down. Also
members will have to man the Floridian table. The theme
will be “A Carnival”.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bob
announced that there will be a Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting to be held at the Metro Planning
Organization office on Taylor Road (next to Beef O
Brady’s) on August 13 and urged board members and others
to attend.
Bob
announced that the PGICA is planning a mega garage sale
and will be requesting donations from all members.
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 5 at 1:00 PM.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 2:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
PGI FLORIDIANS
BOARD MEETING
August 1, 2007
PRESENT:
Bob Dorman, President; John Owen, Secretary;
John Miller Treasurer; Marilyn Jorgensen,
Sports and Games and Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink
and be Merry. ABSENT: Brenda McGinnis,
Vice President, Mark McGinnis, Membership;
Bonnie Verminski, Eat, Drink and be Merry; Anne
Moeller, Web Site; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun
and Judy Berger, Outreach.
Bob
Dorman called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND
MINUTES:
The June and July Board Meeting Minutes were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the
bank balance at end of July was $2,910.02. The report
was unanimously approved.
AUGUST GENERAL MEETING:
The
August General Meeting will be skipped.
SEPTEMBER GENERAL
MEETING:
Bob
announced that Adam Cummings, County Commissioner from
Punta Gorda will speak regarding the public confusion
about property taxes. The Newcomers and other PGI clubs
will be invited to attend in a limited number. The talk
will be followed by an ice cream social. Details will
be discussed at the September Board Meeting.
FUTURE GENERAL MEETINGS:
October is scheduled to be a repeat of Taste of
Floridians.
November will be election of Officers. Newcomers who are
moving UP to Floridians will be invited.
December will be the Annual Holiday Party.
ACTIVITIES:
Marilyn reported that the shopping trip to Gulf Coast
Town Center has been canceled due to lack of interest.
A shark tooth search at the Venice beach is being
planned. No date set. August Movie Time is being
handled by Joan Dixon in Brenda’s absence. August Dine
Around needs to be planned. It may be combined with
Movie Time. Kathy Hueselman is planning an early
morning bike ride with Breakfast at Elenas. Marilyn
reported that a meeting of the Committee has not been
held because most of the members have been away. Future
events might include an airboat ride, the Arcadia Rodeo
and kayaking at Myaka.
Eat Drink and be Merry:
Peggy reported that August does not have a host home for
Food and Friends and may not be held. September
has a host home and will be held. Possible future
events might include a progressive dinner. Ladies
Lunch Bunch will be on August 8 at the Tea
House.
Meet N Greet
will be at Captain’s Table this month. A new restaurant
needs to be found for September and beyond. Peggy will
inquire to see if Beef O Brady’s ( formerly Rain) can
accommodate us. Dean’s South of the Border, Coral Rock
and Mamma Nunzios (which it was agreed is not spacious
enough) were also suggested.
OLD BUSINESS:
Brochure: Bob
will e-mail Brenda and Bonnie and request that they send
him the current text. The brochure needs to be ready for
the PGICA Membership meeting on November 9. John Miller
will put the information together in brochure form.
Nominating Committee:
Bob will speak to Newcomers about sending list of their
members who are moving up so they can be considered as
officers. John Owen will draft an e- mail to be sent
out to all members and eligible Newcomers to see if any
are interested in being on the board.
PGICA General Meeting. November 9:
Volunteers will be sought at the September meeting to
help with the set-up, decorations and take down. Also
members will have to man the Floridian table. The theme
will be “A Carnival”.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bob
announced that there will be a Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting to be held at the Metro Planning
Organization office on Taylor Road (next to Beef O
Brady’s) on August 13 and urged board members and others
to attend.
Bob
announced that the PGICA is planning a mega garage sale
and will be requesting donations from all members.
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 5 at 1:00 PM.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 2:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
PGI FLORIDIANS BOARD MEETING
July 3, 2007
PRESENT: Bob Dorman,
President; Brenda McGinnis, Vice President;
Mark McGinnis, Membership ; John Miller,
Treasurer; and Bonnie Verminski, Eat, Drink and
be Merry. ABSENT: John Owen,
Secretary; Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink and Be Merry;
Anne Moeller, Web Site; Judy Berger, Outreach;
Marilyn Jorgensen, Sports and Games.
President Bob Dorman called the
meeting to order at 1:05 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES:
No minutes of the June BOD meeting were presented.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller reported a balance of $3084.91.
MEMBERSHIP: Mark
McGinnis has again updated the membership list which
will continue to appear on the website as well as being
sent to all BOD members directly. Brenda will contact
newcomers membership chair to see if they will provide a
list of possible “graduates” who we can invite to our
fall meetings.
GENERAL MEETINGS:
The July 9 meeting will be a club cookout with the
club buying meats, buns, cheese, condiments, onions,
tomatoes, etc. Paper goods and plastic flatware will
also be provided. Members attending will be asked to
bring a dish to share determined by the first letter of
their last names as well as their preferred beverages.
Bob and Mark will go to Sam’s to buy the needed items.
Bob will send out an e-mail to inform the membership.
The BOD decided the tables will not need tablecloths.
Each should seat 8 – 10 people so we should have eight
for people and two for food. There are also three round
tables which each seat eight people. Groups using the
grills are asked to make sure there is always an extra
full cylinder available.
There will not be a General
Meeting in August. Ideas for September include
contacting Richard Polk to speak about the History Park.
October will be the second annual Taste of
Floridians.
December 10 meeting will be the
joint Holiday Party with the Newcomers Club.
Meet and Greet: The
July Meet & Greet has been cancelled but on August 1
Floridians will join the Newcomers again at the
Captain’s Table (a day earlier than our usual time).
Appetizers are provided.
ACTIVITIES:
Movie Time: Brenda and Mark
will arrange the movie and restaurant for July but will
be gone August, September, and part of October so
someone else will have to coordinate that. Brenda will
contact Joanne Dixon to see if she is willing to handle
those months.
Out and About: Future
activities include Punta Gorda Garden Club’s Holiday
Days Home Tour on November 30, Venice Christmas Stroll
on December 6, and the Edison Home Christmas Tour during
last week of December.
Sports and Games: Because
of Marilyn’s absence there was no report for July or
August.
Eat Drink and Be Merry:
Bonnie reported that she, Peggy, and Cynthia Cowdrey
have decided to make all of the remaining Fourth Friday
events Food & Friends. Having Food & Friends alternate
with Eight for Dinner has been confusing to a number of
members and hosts. When the 2008 BOD takes office, they
can decide which way to continue this popular evening
event. Bonnie will prepare a message for Bob to send out
explaining the decision and giving the dates for the
rest of the year. She also reported that the July 27
Food & Friends needs a host home. If one is not found,
that night will have to be cancelled.
Ladies Lunch Bunch will be July 11
with Debby Huddleston hostessing. In August those
attending will go out to a local restaurant instead of
meeting at someone’s home.
OLD BUSINESS: Membership
Brochure: Bob asked Brenda and Bonnie to continue to
coordinate the planning of a brochure to be ready by the
PGICA General Membership meeting in November. Brenda
offered to call Lorraine Geiser to see if she is willing
to help.
The next board meeting will
tentatively be held on August 1 at 1:00 PM.
The Meeting was adjourned at 2:10
PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Verminski (Acting Secretary)
PGI FLORIDIANS
BOARD MEETING
June 6, 2007
PRESENT:
Bob Dorman, President; Brenda McGinnis, Vice
President; John Owen, Secretary; John Miller
Treasurer; Mark McGinnis, Membership ; Bonnie
Verminski, Eat, Drink and be Merry; Marilyn
Jorgensen, Sports and Games: ABSENT:
Anne Moeller, Web Site; Ron Robinson,
Fun-N-Sun; Judy Berger, Outreach.and Peggy
Modglin; Eat, Drink and be Merry.
Bob
Dorman called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM.
SECRETARY
REPORT AND MINUTES:
The May Board Meeting Minutes prepared by Bonnie
Verminski were accepted.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the
bank balance at end of April was $3,455.38 and at end of
May was $3,184.83. The report was unanimously
approved.
MEMBERSHIP:
Mark McGinnis issued an updated membership list. There
are a total of 89 household memberships.
JUNE
GENERAL MEETING:
Bob
suggested that we have Free Pizza from Monty’s for the
June General Meeting.
ACTIVITIES:
Sports:
Marilyn reported that no sports activities were planned
for June. She plans to call a meeting of the Fun-N-Sun
Committee in Ron’s absence.
:Dine
Around: A Trip
to South Beach on Boca Grand is planned. The restaurant
offers all you can eat crab.
Out
and About. June 22: Environmental wading and visit to an
Ice Cream Shop.
Birding
and Biking: No events are planned for the summer.
Movie
Time: June 27,
Movie and restaurant to be announced.
Eat Drink and be Merry:
June 29, Eight for Dinner with Cynthia Cowdry hosting;
July 27 Food and Friends, No host yet.
Ladies Lunch Bunch,
June 14, with Marsha Rutherford hosting.
We
discussed possible future activities including a sing
along, trivia contest based upon the Fifties, also,
attend a Red Fish game in Port Charlotte or a stock car
race in Punta Gorda.
GENERAL MEETINGS:
July or September we will have a pot luck at the
Pavilion with possible barbeque as main course. August
will be skipped.
OLD BUSINESS:
Brochure:
Brenda and Bonnie have met and worked on the
brochure. It still needs someone with graphic skills to
put it together.
NEW BUSINESS:
The
Civic Association has requested that the Floridians be a
sponsor for the November 9, General Meeting. The PG
Islanders have already volunteered and we will be the
second group. We will need volunteers for set up and
take down and decorations. John Owen moved that the
Floridans take on this task. Brenda seconded and the
motion passed.
John
Owen reminded everyone that the Floridians are planning
on organizing the Holiday Canal Lighting Contest again
this year.
Bob
appointed Mark McGinnis and John Owen to head up the
nominating committee.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 2:08 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
PGI FLORIDIANS BOARD MEETING
May 2, 2007
PRESENT: Brenda
McGinnis, Vice President; Mark McGinnis,
Membership ; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun; and
Bonnie Verminski and, Peggy Modglin, Eat, Drink and
be Merry.Eat, Drink and be Merry.
ABSENT: Bob Dorman, President; John Owen,
Secretary; John Miller, Treasurer; Anne
Moeller, Web Site; Judy Berger, Outreach;
Marilyn Jorgensen, Sports and Games.
Brenda McGinnis called the meeting
to order at 1:10 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND MINUTES:
The April Board Meeting Minutes were approved with the
following corrections: Under Secretary Report and
Minutes spelling of Mark Mcginnis’s name
was corrected to McGinnis.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Due to John Miller’s absence, no report was offered.
MEMBERSHIP: Mark
McGinnis has an updated membership list. He reported
that Cynthia and Ken Cowdrey sent him the names and
contact info on two couples who expressed interest in
joining at the grand opening of the PGICA Pavilion last
Saturday. Mark will send the list to Anne Moeller and
give her the go ahead to post the list on the website.
He will also send the list to all board members.
ACTIVITIES:
Out and About: Ron Robinson
reported the following:
Thursday, May 18: Franklin
Lock Buffet Cruise. This is a five-hour cruise, which
starts in Ft. Myers and goes through part of the
Intercoastal Waterway including one of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers locks. Trip includes an
all-you-can-eat buffet. Price is $28 plus tax. Ron has
reserved 20 spots. Attendees will meet at noon at Bal
Harbor shopping center for car pooling. Ron will send
out an e-mail with further details.
Meet and Greet: The May 3
event will again be at Mama Nunzio’s. However, in June
Brenda suggested we get together with the Newcomers Club
and go to the Captain’s Table on June 6 (a day earlier
than our usual time). Newcomers has a room reserved
there and appetizers are provided. Board approved this
idea unanimously.
Dine Around: Wednesday, May
23 - lunch Portofino’s on Charlotte Harbor in Port
Charlotte. Movie Time will follow lunch. Details will be
sent in an e-mail.
Key West Trip; April 30: No
details on how many Floridians went on this trip.
Eat Drink and Be Merry:
Bonnie reported the following:
April 27, Picnic at
Gilchrist Park. There were approximately 60 people
in attendance including one couple who had just joined
in April. All seemed to enjoy themselves and food was
plentiful and very good. A number of people said that
they have missed events at Gilcrist and hope there will
be more in the future. A special thank you to Cynthia
who helped with the planning, set-up, and cleanup. Also
a thanks to Ed Verminski, Ken Cowdry, Berna Goldberg,
Garry Ketts, and John Owen who helped with set-up and
clean-up.
May 25: Food & Friends. One
host home is available. We will see if we need more as
signups continue.
June 29: Eight for Dinner.
Need hosts for this month.
May 9: Ladies Lunch Bunch.
Peggy reported that Brenda McGinnis will be the hostess
and has the list.
Sports and Games: Marilyn
Jorgensen was absent but has told Ron that she will be
coordinating activities over the summer. Details will
come at a later time.
GENERAL MEETINGS:
On May 14 there will be a
game night with members learning a new (to some) game
called Phase 10. Ron has taught approximately 10 people
how to play so there should be someone at each table who
can teach others. He is going to ask for an e-mail
response from those planning to attend in order to be
sure there will be enough game sets for all to
participate. The leftover ice cream and toppings from
the April meeting will be a special treat for attendees.
Bonnie suggested that one of the
summer meetings be held at Gilcrist Park (perhaps time
might need to be changed) and be a casual gathering with
desserts to be shared and beverage brought by members as
usual. Board agreed this was a good idea and should be
considered.
COMMUNICATION: Anne Moeller
is in Maryland but is able to receive e-mails and will
continue to coordinate the website as far as we know at
this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bike Rack: Form and check
were sent to City shortly aI ter last board meeting so
within the next month we hope to see “our” bike rack in
place at Gilcrist Park. om said to expect installation
in 6 – 8 weeks.)
Brochure: Brenda will ask
for a committee to oversee the design and printing of a
membership brochure during the summer. We need someone
who has expertise in using MS Publisher or a similar
software to do this. Lou Swanfeld gave Brenda the name
of a PGICA member (not a Floridians member) who would be
willing to help with this project. Brenda will contact
her.
Peggy brought up the idea of
changing the day and time of our Board meetings. Brenda
will pass this along to Bob to consider on his return.
The next board meeting will
tentatively be held on June 6 at 1:00 PM.
The Meeting was adjourned at 1:42
PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Verminski (Acting Secretary)
PGI FLORIDIANS
BOARD MEETING
April 4, 2007
PRESENT:
Brenda McGinnis, Vice President; John Owen,
Secretary; John Miller, Treasurer; Mark
McGinnis, Membership ; Ron Robinson, Fun-N-Sun;
and Bonnie Verminski, Eat, Drink and be Merry.
ABSENT: Bob Dorman, President; Anne
Moeller, Web Site; Judy Berger, Outreach;
Marilyn Jorgensen, Sports and Games: and Peggy
Modglin, Eat, Drink and be Merry.
Brenda McGinnis called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM.
SECRETARY REPORT AND
MINUTES:
The March Board Meeting Minutes were approved with the
following corrections: Under Kayaking Group add: “The
Kayaking Group has not expressed any interest in
becoming Floridians.” Under Picnic at Gilchrist
add: “The picnic substitutes for Food and Freinds and
Eight for Dinner for April.” John Owen issued a
final Operations Procedures. John moved that they be
accepted, Mark Mcginnis seconded, and they were accepted
unanimously by the Board
TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Miller issued a detailed report showing that the
bank balance at end of March was $3,281.38. Since March
an additional $175.00 has been received for badges and
memberships. The report was unanimously approved.
MEMBERSHIP:
Mark McGinnis issued an updated membership list. Two new
members have joined who are not yet on the list. There
are a total of 87 household memberships. Bonnie moved
and Ron seconded that all an e-mail to all members be
sent advising them that all membership data including
address, phone numbers and e-mail addresses will be
posted on the Website unless individual members opt out
on some or all of their information by advising Ron
Robinson or Bob Dorman. The motion was unanimously
approved.
John
Owen pointed out that the new Operations Procedures has
a membership form intended to be completed by all
members to provide their interests and talents. Copies
of the form will be made available at the April General
Meeting. A copy of the membership list will also be
made available so that members can verify their data.
The membership list will then be updated before posting
on the web site.
ACTIVITIES:
Sun N Fun:
Ron Robinson reported the following:
Dine Around, April 13:
Le Barge sight seeing Cruise with dinner following at
Sweet Tomatoes. Cruise price is $18 and average meal at
Sweet Tomatoes is about $10. 15 people have signed up.
We will meet at noon at Bal Harbor shopping center. Ron
will send out e-mail.
Out and About, April 20:
Lake Placid trip participants should meet at Bal Harbor
at 9:00 am. Brenda will draft an e-mail.
Birding and Biking: April
24:Myaaka State Park. Participants should bring
picnic lunch and meet at 7:30 -7:45AM at Bal Harbor.
Kathy Huelsemann is coordinating this event.
Movie Time
will be coordinated in April and May by Brenda
McGinnis. The day has been moved to the last Wednesday
of the month. Brenda intends to include Cape
Coral and Ft Myers as possible theater and dinner
venues.
Key West Trip; April 30:
Response has been light. Lorraine Geiser is
coordinating.
Eat Drink and be Merry:
Bonnie reported the following: April 27, Picnic
at Gilchrist Park. April 11, Ladies Lunch
Bunch.
May 25: Food and Friends.
The Wills will be one host and another host will be
sought
GENERAL MEETINGS: On April 9 Monica Dorkin will speak about environmental
issues. Monica is from the Environmental Center in
Punta Gorda. Following her talk we will have an Ice
Cream Social. The club will pay for the ice cream and
toppings not to exceed $75. Brenda and Mark will buy 10
gallons of ice cream and yogurt which John Miller will
store. John Owen will buy toppings including nuts and
whipped cream. All board members should bring scoops.
There are saucers and spoons in the closet.
On
May 14 there will be a games and wine tasting.
Ron suggested the game of Phase 10 and will buy cards.
Participants will play at different tables with the top
and bottom scorers moving.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bike Rack:
Brenda announced that a whole rack which accommodates 2
bicycles costs $266 and therefore we do not need to
share with Newcomers. It was agreed by the board that
the preferred location is Gilchrist Park and the
plaque should read “PGICA Floridians Club” Brenda will
follow up with the City.
Brochure:
Brenda will contact Lorraine Geiser with the comments by
the board. Comments include adding objectives of club,
shortening history, editing for spelling, changing the
font to something more legible and providing contact
telephone numbers. Initial printing will be 50
brochures.
The next board meeting will be held on May 9 at 1:00 PM.
The
Meeting was adjourned at 2:27 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
John
Owen, Secretary
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