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THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE: June 11, 2010 In the absence of President, Mark Hulbert, Vice-president Len Holdsworth presided at the meeting, which was called to order at 10:05 A.M. with a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Abbreviated minutes from the May 14th meeting
were read and approved. Teasurer’s
Report: The financial
report was presented by Walt McKechnie and approved as follows: Beginning Balance $3,781.22 Income 571.00 Expenditures 233.95 Ending Balance
$4,118.27 Wagon Master’s
Report: Fred spoke
briefly about the trip to West VA. He
also reminded members that he still has two scooters available for loan to
anyone who may have difficulty walking or getting around.
Fred reiterated the intent of the stipend available to Wagon
Masters being for expenses associated with putting together a rally, such as
printing, packages, etc. and not for food or alcohol.
Wagon Masters came forward to present details about their upcoming trips
to: Everglades City, Albuquerque,
Lion Country, & Mediterranean Cruises. Picnic: Len stated the date of the picnic has been changed from September to Saturday, October 23rd at Mulberry Recreation Center and is for members only. If all of the tickets are not sold as we approach the date of the picnic, we would open it up to others. The picnic will be catered by Oak Wood Smokehouse & Grille. The menu will consist of barbeque pork and chicken, along with two sides, & tea. There are a limited number of tickets available for $8 per person. The actual cost is much greater than that, however, the club will pick up the remainder of the tab with funds in the treasury, which is funded primarily by our 50/50 and membership dues of $5 per couple per year. You will need to bring your own beverage and chairs. Ice will be available and table settings will be provided by Oak Wood. Tickets are being sold in the back by Carol McKechnie and Pat Ozimek. Christmas Party:
Christie King indicated we only have three months to sell tickets for the
Christmas Party, which will be held on Friday, December 3rd at the
Savannah Center. The price will be the same as last year ($27.50), which
includes a carving station and very good music. There will be round tables that
seat eight so if you want to set up your own table of those you wish to sit
with, come prepared at the September meeting to sign up. This is the one time of year that we dress up.
Additional Trips: Fred
solicited members to come forward to lead a trip as we are short with nothing
scheduled until the fall. There are
many opportunities available. Guest Speaker:
Our scheduled our guest speakers from Sunset Isle RV Resort & Marina
in Carabelle, FL were apparently dealing with the Gulf oil spill and unable to
be here. Therefore, in the absence
of guest speakers, Len conducted an FYI session where members shared knowledge
on the various types of RV’s from Class A’s to pop-up campers, as well as
tow cars. Len also shared
information he received regarding a total electric (lithium battery) towable
weighing 1750 lbs, is pre-wired, has a tow bar, comes in two models of a 60 or
100 mile range. Pictures and
information can be found at www.ecosmotors.com.
Len stressed that the RV Club does not promote this vehicle and is making
the information known for information only. Sunshine: Carol McKechnie sent 3 get well cards last month to Carmen Smith, Bill Procop, and Jane Marie Dorsey. New
Members/Guests: 1 new
member was introduced and received free koozies. Interim
Announcement: Len shared
information he received from Maxine Bryant regarding the organization called
Cleaning for a Reason. This group
will provide cleaning services once a month for four months while a woman is
undergoing chemo treatment. All
they need is a fax from the doctor. 50/50 Drawing:
Three monetary prizes were awarded; 2 for $30 and 1 for $25 Next Meeting:
Our next meeting will be on September 10, 2010. Motion to
adjourn: Just prior to
adjournment, Carol McKechnie reported that 34 tickets for the picnic had already
been sold. With no open discussion
or questions, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Barb Hatch
THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE: May 14, 2010 President Mark Hulbert called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. with a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Abbreviated minutes for the April 9 meeting were read and approved. Teasurer’s Report: The financial report was presented by Walt McKechnie and approved as follows: Beginning Balance $3,680.94 Income 687.00 Expenditures 586.72 Ending Balance $3,781.22 Wagon Master’s Report: Wagon Master, Fred Bryant recognized the great job done by Mark & Becky Hulbert on their trip to Biltmore Estates in NC, to Terry & Carol Powell on their trip to Savannah, GA, Doug & Karen Parks on their Wekiva Falls trip, and Frank Boissey & Peg & Jerry Seaman for the Lazy Days rally. Fred reminded members that he still has two scooters available for loan to anyone who may have difficulty walking or getting around. Fred is also looking for a missing white club banner. Fred then stated that there are a couple of fairly local campgrounds that would love to have us come for a rally, namely, Blueberry Hill which is about 30 miles away and Crystal River. So, if anyone wants to run a short trip during the summer, there are opportunities available just let Fred know. Joyce Armstrong Tournament: Al Rhoton, the chair person for the Joyce Armstrong Tournament, stated we are playing on Churchill, not Belmont, and Pimlico on Sunday, May 16th. The first tee times will begin at 1:00 P.M. We now have room for four (4) more people due to cancelations. Al requested members to be sure to bring their own chairs and plenty to drink. Al then solicited a volunteer to chair this event for next year – no one came forward. Wagon Masters then came forward to present the status for upcoming trips as follows: W. Virginia, Everglades City (now accepting Class C’s & 5th wheels), Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Lion Country, and Hillsborough River State Park. Christie King, chair person, stated our Christmas Party this year will be at the Savannah Center. Karen Weber will be co-chair person. The menu will be the same as last year. Tickets will go on sale in September. If you want to sit with anyone in particular, tables will be set up for eight (8). Fred reminded club members that there are some opportunities to set up trips during the summer – we’re empty. President Mark suggested thinking during the summer about trips that could be set up in the fall. Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker today was Lt. Gina Lambert from The Villages Public Safety Department. Lt. Lambert spoke on how CPR originated and how it has changed over the years. Chest compression is the current method which requires 100 beats per minute. If you compress to the tune of “Stayin’ Alive”, you’d be meeting that requirement. She spent some time talking about AED’s and their use in The Villages. The national “save rate” is 6%. However, in The Villages that rate is 41%, which is attributed to use of the AED’s and proximity of emergency response units. She encouraged use of the AED’s located at all recreation centers and pools as they are “idiot proof”. She also encouraged residents to direct someone to call 911. Gina indicated that classes are taught once a month by the Public Safety Department at Station 51 (Phone: 205-8280). The cost is $20. Gina also touched on recognizing stroke victims, how to know the signs, and encouraging immediate attention. It is critical to receive medical attention within three (3) hours of stroke symptoms. A document is available on health and safety issues, including hurricane preparedness and can be accessed by going to www.districtgov.org on the web. Sunshine: Carol McKechnie sent 3 get well cards last month to Len Holdsworth, Carmen Smith, and Paul Everett. New Members/Guests: 7 new members were introduced and received free koozies. Interim Announcement: Al Sandy identified the nominating committee consisting of Al Rhoton, Carol Kugelman, and Jo Spinks. They will be working during the summer to identify candidates and very encouraged by the response they’ve received so far. Al indicated we may even have an election this year. Anyone interested in the offices of president, vice-president, treasurer, or wagon master should contact one of the members of the committee. 50/50 Drawing: Three monetary prizes were awarded; 2 for $50 and 1 for $25 Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be on June 11. Motion to adjourn at: In closing, Mark reminded everyone to be sure to check their email and the web site during the summer. With no open discussion or questions, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Barb Hatch
THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE: April 9, 2010 President Mark Hulbert called the meeting to order at 10:00
A.M. with a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting
our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Club members were then invited to partake in the breakfast
dishes brought to share and enjoy by all and thanked Judy Bertsch and her team
for chairing this event. Following the breakfast, the meeting continued with a
reading of abbreviated minutes from the March 12, 2010 meeting, which were
subsequently approved as read. Members were reminded to check the web site (TVRVC.org) for
the complete minutes, which are generally posted a short time after the meeting. Treasurer’s
Report: The financial
report was presented by Walt McKechnie and approved as follows: Beginning Balance
$3,034.97 Income
1,429.00 Expenditures
783.03
Ending Balance
$3,680.94 Wagon Master’s
Report: Wagon Master, Fred
Bryant recognized the great job done by Mike Maino in conjunction with the
success of the fishing trip to Carabelle and also the success of the Flamingo
Lake trip hosted by Jim & Jane Godfrey.
Fred reminded members that he has two scooters available for loan to
anyone who may have difficulty walking or getting around.
Wagon Masters then came forward to present the status for upcoming trips
as follows: Biltmore Estates, Savannah/Tybee Island, Wekiva Falls, Lazy
Days, W. Virginia, Everglades City, Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Lion Country,
Mediterranean Cruise, Hillsborough River State Park, southern Carribean Cruise
in February 2011. Fred also
solicited an interest in a NASCAR rally. Information
is available to set up a rally at Blueberry Hill on May 21.
President Hulbert remarked that there is always an opportunity to throw
more trips into the schedule. He
also gave special thanks to those who have come forward to be wagon masters.
Joyce Armstrong
Tournament: Al Rhoton is
the chair person for the Joyce Armstrong Tournament. The
tournament is May 16th, which is the 3rd Sunday in May.
The cost is $9 per person and tee times will begin at 1:00 P.M.
We will be playing on the Belmont and Pimlico courses.
A box lunch will be provided. At
the present time we have 46 signed up so we can take on more players.
Al stated we will have one more meeting before final preparations. Foursomes
can be arranged if you’d like. Sunshine:
Carol McKechnie sent 11 get well cards last month to Karen Weber,
Mary Collins, Madge Scheffler, Porter angel, Tom Schmeltzer, Fred Bryant, Tom
Fox, Chuck Bertsch, Sandy Ballot, Nancy Martin and Bruce Collins.
President Mark encouraged members to let Carol know of anyone who needs
to receive get well cards from the club.
New
Members/Guests: 5 new
members were in attendance, however, only two came forward for introduction and
received free koozies. Miscellaneous:
President Hulbert recognized a hole in one by Brenda Collins and Diane
Herlache. 50/50
Drawing: Al Rhoton stated
his goal today was to get $300 and we did it!
This is the first time in four years we attained this amount.
Therefore three monetary prizes were awarded; 1 for $55 and 2 for $50 Next
Meeting: Our next meeting
will be on May 14. Our guest
speaker will be Lt. Gina Lambert from the Public Safety organization, who will
give a presentation on the new CPR and stroke recognition signs. Motion to adjourn
at: With no open discussion
or questions, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M. Respectfully submitted,
THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE:_March 12, 2010_ The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by President Mark Hulbert followed by a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary’s Report: Abbreviated minutes of the February 12, 2009 meeting were approved as read. Complete minutes are posted on TVRVC.org Treasurer’s Report: The financial report was presented by Walt McKechnie and approved as follows: Beginning Balance $3,151.82 Income 239.37 Expenditures 356.22 Ending Balance $3,034.97 Wagon Master’s Report: A special thanks to Fred and his committee on the creation of a revised Wagon Master’s Checklist which will be out shortly. It will certainly take away some of the mystery, mystique, & concerns about being a wagon master. A Wagon Master dangle was presented in absentia to Roger and Sue Kirkpatrick and Jim & Gail Coleman (who continued on to another rally) in recognition of their trip to Lazy Days for the Strawberry Festival this past week. Fred Bryant thanked his committee on the preparation of the revised Wagon Master’s Checklist, which was passed out to members. It’s a suggested list of how to run a trip. He stated this is only a suggestion. Being a Wagon Master, you choose how you wish to run the trip. Fred requested Wagon Masters who are running a trip to make an extra copy of the package for his records. Wagon Masters reviewed the status for upcoming trips as follows: Flamingo Lake, Lion Country Safari in Palm Beach, Carabelle camping & fishing, Biltmore Estates, Savannah/Tybee Island, Wekiva Falls, Lazy Days, W. Virginia, Everglades City, Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Mediterranean Cruise, Hillsborough River State Park, southern Carribean Cruise in February 2011. Once again, Fred encouraged members to sign up to be Wagon Masters. Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be a breakfast meeting. Judy Bertsch and her team are hosting a breakfast meeting. Judy reminded members to bring their egg, meat, fruit, or bread dishes and to be sure your name is on your dish and serving utensils. 50/50: One of the revenue producing opportunities for the club is 50/50. Mark reminded members that they still have an opportunity to purchase 50/50 tickets before the drawing at the end of the meeting. Joyce Armstrong Tournament: Al Rhoton is the chair person for the Joyce Armstrong Tournament. The tournament is May 16th, which is the 3rd Sunday in May. The cost is $9 per person and tee times will begin at 1:00 P.M. We will be playing on the Belmont and Pimlico courses. A box lunch will be provided. At the present time we are about half full so we can take on more players. Foursomes can be arranged if you’d like. Resale Items: President Hulbert remarked that there are still some items on the table for resale. Be sure to check it out before you leave. Sunshine Report: Carol McKechnie reported that as far as she knew everyone was well. We did lose one member, Alice Holzapfel, who passed away. It was subsequently reported that Karen Weber had surgery. Guest Speaker: Today we had a special presentation by Brett Howard, President of the Alliance Coach Corporation, which is located in Wildwood. Brett indicated they have a wide range of services, including full service in their 62 sq. ft. facility, including a 40 site campground at $20 a night. Brett brought key chains, flyers, and catalogs outlining their services. They are located on Route 44 about ½ mile east of Route 301. New Members/Guests: 3 new members were introduced and welcomed with free koozies. 50/50 Drawing: 3 monetary prizes were awarded; 2 for $50 and 1 for $45 Next Meeting: April 9 Motion to adjourn at: 10:55 A.M. In closing Mark reminded members to use the web site for information about the club. Those interested will be meeting at Cici’s Pizza for lunch. Respectfully submitted, Barb Hatch
THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE:_February 12, 2010_ The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by President Mark Hulbert followed by a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary’s Report: Abbreviated minutes of January 8, 2009 meeting were approved as read. Complete minutes are posted on TVRVC.org Treasurer’s Report: The financial report was presented by Walt McKechnie and approved as follows: Income $ 955 Expenditures 482 Ending Balance $3,151.82 Audit: A big thank you to Irwin King and SanDee McAloney for conducting our required audit. No issues were reported. Membership Dues: Mark reminded members that $5 dues were payable by January 31st , and encouraged members to pay their dues. According to the By-laws, anyone who has not paid their dues by March 31st will be dropped from the membership. Mark also reminded members that dues must be current in order to be able to participate in club trips and other functions. Wagon Master’s Report: Several new trips have been added to the schedule since our last meeting. A Wagon Master dangle was presented to Phil & Mary Stevens in recognition to their trip to the Oscar Sherer State Park. Although it was quite cold a few nights, they had a good time. Wagon Masters reviewed the status for upcoming trips as follows: Wekieva Falls, Strawberry Festival, Flamingo Lake, Everglades City, Biltmore Estates, Savannah/Tybee Island, Lazy Days, W. Virginia, Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Mediterranean Cruise, Hillsborough River State Park, and a “special interest” fishing trip to Carabelle, FL. Peggy Holdsworth also mentioned a potential Carribean Cruise in February 2011. Fred Bryant once again encouraged members to become Wagon Masters and stated that even if a trip is planned for a certain date, there is no reason other trips can’t be scheduled at the same time. March 12 Meeting: The March meeting will feature an “RV Accessory Sale”. Members who have RV related items no longer needed will have an opportunity to sell those items at the March meeting. A table will be set up for small items. For larger items, bring a description and/or pictures to display or leave them in the parking lot. Breakfast Meeting: We will be having a breakfast meeting in April. Judy Bertsch, Millie Sloan, & Butch Ballot are coordinating this breakfast. Judy indicated that the paper products and beverages, including juice will be provided by the club. Members only need to bring their egg, meat, fruit, or bread dishes. She stressed the need to be sure your name is on your dish and serving utensils. TVRVC Web Site Presentation: Don Crosby gave an in-depth presentation on all the features of our web site, including how to access it and take advantage of its various offerings such as our campout schedule, the weather, stock report, RV service while traveling, location of dump stations, and entering data for new trips, trips taken, tips & hints, and more. The presentation was well received. Don also volunteered to give a presentation after the meeting on Picasa, which is a free web site that allows one to edit pictures. History: Our historian, Eve Sandy, brought the pictorial history books she has been creating and invited members to stop by and take a look. Anyone having pictures from rallies are encouraged to send them to Eve for posting in the history books. Vendor’s Table: Mark made note that we have a vendor information table with various items of interest and invited members to take a look at the information after the meeting. Sunshine Report: Carol McKechnie sent cards to: Alice Holzapfel - hospitalized Marion Collins - hip operation Madge Scheffler – broke her wrist Carol reminded members to contact her if anyone is ill, had an accident, etc. so she can send a card from the club. Sitting in the front row was Edna Brown with a broken elbow and it was mentioned that Tom Schmeltzer has been dealing with the Mayo Clinic on some issues.
New Members/Guests: 12 new members were introduced and welcomed with free koozies. 50/50 Drawing: 3 monetary prizes were awarded Next Meeting: March 12 Motion to adjourn at: 11:15 A.M. Those interested will be meeting at Olive Garden for lunch.
Respectfully submitted, Barb Hatch
THE VILLAGES RV CLUB MEETING DATE:_January 8, 2010_ Introduction of Board Members: President Mark Hulbert Vice-president Len Holdsworth (absent) Treasurer Walt McKechnie Secretary Barb Hatch Wagon Master Fred Bryant Membership Christie King The meeting was called to order at 10:05 A.M. by President Mark Hulbert followed by a moment of silence and prayer for those in harm’s way protecting our freedoms and the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary’s Report: Abbreviated minutes of December 11, 2009 were approved as read. Complete minutes are posted on TVRVC.org Membership Dues: Mark reminded members that $5 dues are payable through January 31st; we may extend that deadline. For those who have not renewed, see Christie King. Treasurer’s Report: Walt McKechnie presented the 2009 annual report and the report for the month of December, 2009, which were approved. December 2009 Beginning Balance $8,034.18 $ 3,543.01 Income 512.00 10,543.33 Expenditures 5,865.03 11,302.19 Ending Balance $2,679.15 $ 2,784.15 Mark indicated that we have managed to move our available balance down by approximately $1,000 since last year and that we are looking at what an acceptable balance should be and how we can pass along a benefit to membership as we continue to draw down the balance. Audit: One of the requirements of the club is that we audit our books. Irwin King and SanDee McAloney have volunteered to conduct that audit. We will see the results of that audit next month. 2010 Annual Plan: The Board of Directors met in December, 2009 and set forth a plan for 2010, which is posted on the web site. One event to keep in mind is the March 12th meeting, which will allow members to sell RV related items to fellow members. For large items, bring a description and pictures to display or leave in the parking lot. Wagon Master’s Report: Fred Bryant began by stating we needed wagon masters. We currently only have 5 trips on the schedule, and that’s not very many. The same people are doing the trips over and over again, and we’re not seeing any new faces stepping up to the plate. He called on the “old timers” to come out and lead a rally. Without wagon masters we are going to be a business meeting club. A lot of help is available to plan a trip. It’s not necessary to go far as there’s a lot of places we can go right around here. Fred thanked each wagon master who held a rally. Both New Year’s rallies at Crystal River and Lazy Days were a huge success. Chuck & Judy Bertsch were recognized for being wagon masters for 9 trips. Their co-wagon masters on the Crystal River trip, Bill & Ruth Day, received Wagon Master dangles. Thanks also went out to Ron & Nancy Martin and Jim & Pat Osborn who have led numerous rallies and were wagon masters for the Lazy Days trip. Fred also had information on a senior golf tournament in Naples from January 12-15 if anyone was interested in attending. Wagon masters reviewed the status for upcoming trips to the Strawberry Festival , Flamingo Lake in Jacksonville, Savannah, & West Virginia. One of the things we’ve been seeing is a high number of cancellations after signing up for a trip. It’s creating a lot of workload for the wagon masters. We encourage you to seriously consider this commitment when signing up. When planning a trip, keep in mind an opportunity for a “special interest” group and plan a trip with people who share the same interest, eg. Nascar, Civil War, fishing, etc. Board Planning Meeting: As noted on the annual schedule posted on the web site, we will be having a breakfast meeting in April. Judy Bertsch, Millie Sloan, & Butch Ballot volunteered to coordinate. Miscellaneous: The industrial areas of Rolling Acres and Alhambra are now under the auspices of the CDD Customer Service at 3201 Wedgewood Lane. They are managing and updating the lists. Some vehicles that haven’t been moved in a very long time have disappeared. There is still a waiting list so if you wish to get on the list, you’ll need to complete a contract. Refrigerator magnets are available on the merchandise table. On security, they have installed a new gate system at the Rolling Acres location. Unfortunately, they did not adjust the delay correctly and the gate caught the side of Chuck Bertsch’s 5th wheel. They have adjusted them now. It takes about 10 seconds to open and close. Be sure to wait the 10 seconds to make sure no one tailgates behind you. Fred Bryant has two scooters given by Linda Jawarski that are available for loan to members as required whether on an interim basis or for use at a campground where you’d have to do a lot of walking. Sunshine Report: Carol McKechnie sent cards to: Linda Jawarski – Donation to diabetes association in memory of Gene Jawarski Carole Kugelman – get well – pneumonia Donation to Hospice House in memory of Larry Jones who passed on 12/24/09 Guest Speaker: Kelli Walker, business development manager for the RV Zone in Ocala, formerly Turning Wheel, gave a presentation on their “Preferred Member Club”. The Preferred Member Club offers many services free of cost such as AAA membership, a dedicated service representative, 24/7 emergency service, appliance cleaning, mobile service and more. Brochures were available for those interested. They can be reached at 352-368-6645. New Members/Guests: 4 new members were introduced and welcomed with free koozies. 50/50 Drawing: 4 monetary prizes were awarded; 3 for $30 and 1 for $20 Next Meeting: February 12 Motion to adjourn at: 10:50 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Barb Hatch
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