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President Christie King called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.  President King introduced the staff of Mulberry Recreation Center and thanked them for all they do for our club.  She then presented them with a box of chocolates.

Christie thanked the picnic committee- Mark and Becky Hulbert, Jim and Claudia Basener, Dick and Madge Scheffler, Jo Spinks, and Bill and Barb Fabeck.    Tickets are on sale at the back of the room.

Since the last meeting we had trips to Manatee Springs, Homasassa and the FMCA Rally at Brooksville.

We will have sign ups at the next meeting for the Joyce Armstrong Golf Outing.   Will be May 20th with sandwiches to follow.

Secretary’s Report   Abbreviated minutes for the January 13, 2012 meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer’ Report  The financial report was presented by Sandee Gill and approved as follows:

Opening Balance                        $3,800.23

Income                                          352.00

Expenses                                       366.00

Ending Balance             $3,786.23

Sunshine Report   Joyce Armstrong sent a get well card to Barb Fluger.

Rally Coordinators Report   Carol Powell again introduced the Rally Coordinators Committee so people will become familiar with them and approach them if they have questions about how to hold a rally.  Also asked Dick and Madge Scheffler to stand up and be recognized since she neglected to introduce them last month.

Have a new feature at the back of the room called “Put in Gear”.  It is there to help people put on a rally.  There are road tested trips with packets and all the information anyone would need to do a rally.  Carol invited anyone who is interested in doing a rally to attend a seminar at her home on March 22nd.

Reminded wagon masters that if they want to post a trip on the web page, they must submit it through Carol, not directly to the web master.

Rally Masters came forward to report the status of their trips.  Linda Jarwoski, St. Augustine, April 23 to 27.  Dick Scheffler, Callaway Gardens, March 19 to 24.  Fred Bryant,   Hudson Dinner Theater, April 19 to 22.  John Cormier, Sarasota, April 22 to 26.  John Pope, Key West, October 24 to 28.  Mark Hulbert, RV Picnic April 15th - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Alliance Motor Coach.   Will have three seminars - one on RV leaks, one on tires and one on Florida winterization.  Will have a scavenger hunt and music with Dick Steeves.  The RV store at Alliance will be open.   Oakwood  will be providing the food.  Have room for at least 200 members. You must bring your own chairs and BYOB.   Cost is $5.00 per person and tickets are available at the back of the room. Len Holdsworth is doing an 11 day Southern Caribbean cruise next February.

GUEST SPEAKER  Howard Ford reported that our speaker for today from Pilot backed out yesterday. 

NEW MEMBERS   Seven new members were registered and received RV Club koozies.

50/50 DRAWIING  Three drawings for $40.00 each.

Motion to adjourn at  10:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted

Brenda Collins  

Secretary

JANUARY 13, 2012  

President Christie King called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.. President King introduced new board members for 2012. Mentioned that Vice President Howard Ford takes care of the Mulberry room set up and also helps solicit speakers for our meetings.

Recently had two trips to Lazy Days. One on New Years hosted by Claudia and Jim Basener and one hosted by the Hulberts and Edwards. This trip included tours of museums in Tampa.

Fantasy Tours set up a table in the back of the room. They have a new catalogue and will be happy to answer any questions you have about their RV tours.

Treasurer’s Report

Income of $947.00

Expenses of $273.97

Ending Balance of $3800.23

Christie King noted that we had a beginning balance last year of $997.17. Also noted that Al Rhoton and Paul Everett conducted an audit of our financial records for 2011 and everything looks OK.

Sunshine: Joyce Armstrong - Sent get well cards to Ron Martin and Al Spinks.

Rally Coordinator Report: Carol Powell thanked the hosts of the December meets. Noted that our schedule is slim after the April meets. There are forms on the web site that give you a guideline on how to host a meet. If you have some ideas for a meet talk to one of the rally committee members and they will give you some guidance. Potential meeting to consider - Blue Grass Festival February 16,17,and 18. FMCA Southeast Area Rally - Feb 1st through Feb 5th. Eustis - Bay Theater Players. Thanks to Don Crosby for taking the time and effort to revise our Rally web page.

Wagon masters came forward to discuss current trips.


Bill Day - Manatee Springs State Park - Feb 6-9 - Have one opening.

Dick Scheffler - Callaway Gardens - March 19-24 - 26 Signed up - have room for 30

John Pope - Sarasota Circus Rally - Meeting is full - will need $25.00 deposit at next meeting.

Dwight Cool - St. Augustine Beach - April 23-27

Jerry Seaman - Valdosta, GA., March 9 - 13 - trip is full

Dave Larson - Old Homosassa Rally - Jan 18-21 - has one opening.

Becky Hulbert - Women of Faith at the Amway Center October 12-13 - See Becky today if you wish to attend.

Mark Hulbert - Annual RV Picnic will be April 15th. Barb and Bill Fabeck and Jim and Claudia Basaner volunteered to help Mark.

Maxine Bryant - Hudson Dinner Theatre - April 19-21. If you signed up - make your reservations with the campground.

Coastal Bike and Beach outing in Georgia. April 22-26. Still have some openings.

Guest Speaker Ed Hosegood, a professional truck driver. He has worked for Publix Supermarket for 30 years and has driven 1.8 million miles accident free. As a professional driver, he goes around the country talking about safe driving. Also goes to high schools and talks to teens before they get their licenses. Reminded us about the move-over law in Florida. If you come upon an emergency vehicle you need to move over to the passing lane. If that is not possible, you need to lower your speed to 20 miles below the posted speed limit. Brought a semi-truck to the lot and invited every to come out and sit in the driver’s seat to experience first hand the blind spots that truck drivers have to deal with.

New Members 5 new members were introduced.

50/50 Drawing Had three drawings - one for $30 - one of $25 and one for $20. Also had a drawing for two Lazy Days Gift Certificates that Claudia Basener brought back from the New Year’s trip.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda M. Collins

Secretary - TVRV Club

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