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Minutes from the 12 April 2003 Meeting
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The
meeting was opened with a prayer by Curt Leonard and the Pledge of
Allegiance lead by President Nelson. President Nelson apologized for the
poor attendance and indicated that he was disappointed in the poor turn
out. "A meeting is an
important occurrence. Perhaps personal phone calls by each Regional
Coordinator may be necessary in the future." Someone pointed out that
there were several other activities going on at the time which accounts
for the poor turn out. REPORTS
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- President's Report - President Nelson reported a change in
Regions. You will recall that a the Camp Blanding Meeting, or there
about, that the Florida Panhandle was removed from the Northern Region and
added to the South Georgia Region. 2
- Treasurer's Report - The treasurers report was read by Mark Copeland and
accepted by the body. 3
- Regional Coordinators - Curt Leonard reported on activities in the
Western Region. No
other Regional Coordinators were present. 4
- Newsletter Editor - Dick Deren reported on the Crestview Show and the
upcoming Aberdeen Show. Dick
reported that a membership list will be printed in the next newsletter. 5
- Web - site Coordinators Report - Mark Copeland reported that his
computer has been upgraded to handle the website maintenance job, per his
request at the last meeting. OLD
BUSINESS 1
- By-laws - At the last meeting, Bill Vose suggested that the by laws be
posted on the web site. There was an objection to this for privacy
reasons. Mark Copeland advised that the by-laws could be put on a
private link available only to club members. This could be done after the
by-laws are re-written. This had also been brought up in the past.
Michelle and Mark Copeland volunteered to chair a committee to re-write
the by-laws and will approach Earl Byers and Charlie Hildebrant to serve
on the committee. Mark also requested that any members who have a
legal background to please come forward and volunteer to serve on the
committee. 2
-Tax forms - President Nelson reports that 5013C tax forms have been
ordered and will be filled out for the next meeting. 3
- Food expenses for meetings - President Nelson suggested that at all
future meetings, we will have a donation pot for donations for the cost of
food and beverages. Members can either bring a dish or make a
donation. This should help defray expenses. 5
- Appreciation Plaque -The plaque for Bill Frederick as discussed at the
last meeting was again discussed. President Nelson will contact Todd
Hansford who made the initial motion. 6
- Meeting rotation - Mark Copeland suggested the 4th Fighter Group
Restaurant as a place to hold a future meeting. It was reported that the
third quarter meeting would bed be held up north somewhere. Russell Deese
was looking into the Tallahassee area. 7
- T - shirts - 8
- Club calling cards - Recruiting calling cards similar to those being
distributed by the National were requested by Bob Weeks at the last
meeting. They have not been developed as yet. George Hecht
will look into these also. 9
- Honorary Membership - Honorary Membership status was again discussed.
President Nelson suggested that an Honorary Member would be someone
who does something outstanding for the club but is not a regular member.
Mark Copeland will check the MVPA by-laws to see who membership
classifications they have. 10
- Don LaGrange brought up the prospect of holding a annual 'go for broke'
meeting similar to the one held in St. Augustine several years ago.
This was brought up at the Camp Blanding Meeting. This type of thing
could be expanded into an military vehicle rally and social.
President Nelson noted that as he has been in the resort business over the
past several years, he can get good deals on food and hotels. Nothing was
decided. NEW
BUSINESS No
new business was discussed. FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLUB 1
- Vehicle rentals - Fred Perkins' article on the pros and cons of renting
out you vehicle generated some discussion at this meeting. The
consensus was that the renting of your vehicle was on an individual basis
and the Club should not be involved. 2
- President Nelson requested that each Regional Coordinator get in touch
with the Secretary for a list of members who are delinquent in their 2003
dues. The coordinators should
then make an effort to contact those people to see what the problem is. 3
- President Nelson thanked Curt Leonard and the Western Region for hosting
the meeting and providing a superb lunch. There
being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
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