The
Villages RV Club Meeting of
Friday,
November 14, 2008
.
President, Irwin King called
the meeting to order at
10:03 a.m.
Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag
Thank you to Samantha and our friends at Turning Wheel for the pastries
this a.m.
A decision was made by the presiding Board and the probable new Board to
eliminate the membership fee for 2009 to the existing members.
All
existing members will be able to pick up their membership cards at the next
meeting.
1. Secretary’s Report: Jo
Spinks read the
minutes of
October 10, 2008
and they were approved
(President Irwin King stated that approximately $150.00 was given to
Hospice on behalf of the RV supplies and equipment donated by the family of
Joe Musorrafiti.).
2.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe Bertoldi reported
a balance of $6,960.00.
3.
Sunshine Committee: Christie King was
happy to state that no cards were sent out this month.
She also stated Sally Wood is now residing at Hospice’s Tuscany
House. A big
Thank You to all of the members who have visited and sat with Sally.
4.
Wagon Master’s Report: Representing Frank Boissey
was Ron Collins: Thanks
was given to Len & Peggy Holdsworth for the
Panama Canal Cruise;
Mark & Becky Hulbert for the Fantasy Feast Rally; also to
Jim & Pat Osborn and Ron & Nancy Martin for the Sanibel Rally. Eve
Sandy stated that the cost for the Christmas Party tickets for the
food alone is over $29.00 each, therefore you are getting a great deal
purchasing a ticket for only $25.00.
Al
Rhoton
stated that the next Night Golf will be Thurs., Jan. 29, 2009 at Saddlebrook
for $10. Samantha, from Turning Wheel spoke on the next Rally of Nov. 17th
to 20th.
Please
see the website, www.tvrvc.org
for the up-coming list of rallies and events.
5.
Questions on Parking your RVs at home: Walt McKechnie,
who is a member of Community Watch spoke
regarding the 72 hour rule. This
rule can be found in the 2009 phone book on page 8, item #9.
Basically it says you may park your RV in your driveway or on the
street at your house for 72 hours. This
is to assist you when you are loading and unloading.
Remember not
to block stop signs and use the need of cones if necessary.
6.
Slate of candidates were presented: since no additional candidates were
added last month or this month, the names are: for Pres., Mark Hulbert;
Vice
Pres., Joe Humphrey;
Treasurer,
Walt Mckechnie; Secretary, Jo Spinks and Wagon
Master, Fred Bryant.
The voting in
of the new slate was unanimous. The
old & new Boards will meet next month
7.
Coffee Committee: In order
to have coffee at our monthly meetings, Becky
Rhoton has
volunteered to chair and to prepare coffee. Helpers
are welcome.
8.
New Members: Three
new couples were
welcomed..
9. Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Teitelbaum,
from Mulberry Grove Animal Hospital: Dr.
T. spoke
about
traveling safely with your pets. She
reminded us of the severe importance of getting
vaccinations for our pets and maintaining a current record of
their meds and shots. Always
remember not to leave your pet locked up in
a car, especially in the heat of the summer.
10.
Speaker for December: Kevin Ganus, an Asset
Management Specialist from AG Edwards.
11. 50/50 drawing, $40, $30. &
$30.
12.
Next meeting, Fri., Dec. 12th, at 9:30 for sign-ups and
10:00 am for regular meeting.
13.
Motion to adjourn: 11:27 a.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jo
Spinks
The
Villages RV Club Secretary