General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

Date: Tuesday May 1, 2012

Place: Barbagallo’s Restaurant

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by President Marty Winne

Ø  We welcome returning member, Rick to the meeting. There were 37 members in attendance.

Ø  There were 6 collector cars in the parking lot (getting warmer).

 

Officer Reports:

 

President: Marty Winne: As this is Deb and Tom Larkin’s last meeting before moving south, Marty spoke on what valued members they have been to the club since the year 2000 when they joined. She mentioned a few of the events they have hosted and the annual events that they pioneered. She spoke on their generosity, both of time and knowledge of European autos and how we have become a family with them and will miss them so much. Gods speed to them and we hope we keep on touch. Many a southern trip will be planned I’m sure to visit them and their new home.  

 

Vice President: Ray Hevner, nothing new to report at this time.

 

Secretary: Patty Golas

Minutes: The April meeting minutes were distributed to the membership and reviewed.

There were no changes to minutes.

Deb Larkin made a motion to accept the minutes and it was seconded by Kevin Dix. Motion was accepted by the membership.

 

Treasurer: Susan Beck distributed the current treasury report. Balance in checking account is $3,770.16; savings account is $551.08.  It was reviewed by the members and motion to accept was made by Tom Lynch. Tony Visciglio seconded the motion and the report was accepted by the membership.

 

Committee Reports

 

Activities Chairperson: Jamie Dix distributed an activities list for the months of May and June.  She discussed how our picnic meeting in July would be close to the 4th holiday and there was a vote on moving the meeting to July 10th.  Majority ruled so the meeting and picnic for July was moved to 7/10.

A few of the upcoming events were discussed such as Saturday’s cars and coffee, the next Eurocar meeting (5/15), Carlisle Import car show(5/18-19) and Norwich car show 5/27. Jamie reminded everyone that she has the club walkie talkies.

 

 

Newsletter- Terri LaVergne was not present but Marty said that members have been giving her lots of great materials to include in the newsletter.

 

Membership-Claudia Dorion- there is presently 76 family memberships.

 

Regalia: Dennis Bromley- Dennis brought the Eurocar tote bags and a sample golf shirt that can be ordered.  Loie is in charge of Eurocar t-shirts and asked that anyone needing a XXL or XXXL shirt tell her tonight so they can be included in the order she is placing this week.

 

Webmaster: Jimmy Hearne, not present. No issues were brought up. Great job as always Jim.

 

Historian- Dee Lynch

There was nothing new to report.

 

Eurocar Chairpersons: Bob Knauff and Ray Hevner- Bob asked that anyone who is available for day of show volunteering,  please sign up tonight so you could choose the time slots you want. There are many spaces available. He stressed that you don’t have to sign up for the whole day just a time slot of 1-2 hours. We presently have 41 pre-registered cars. Next Eurocar meeting is 5/15.

 

 

Old Business:

 

Ø  Tax papers have been dropped off at the accountant, Brian Caswell.  Big thanks to Sue Beck and Sharon Hartman for doing this long overdue and tedious task. We are all very grateful for your hard work and determination to complete this first phase.

 

Garage Talk:

Ø  Paul Andrews had adopted yet another MGB. She is “olive drab” green and of 1974 vintage.

Ø  Fred Galster mentioned that the “great race” will be going thru Watertown (6/27) if anyone is interested in viewing that. He said it is really something to see.

Ø  There is a 1967 Red MGB for sale in Canastota if anyone is interested. It is in “like new” condition and owned by Bruce Harrington.

Ø  Bob Knauff mentioned he saw a MG GT sitting behind a barn on Route 8 north of Deposit, NY if anyone is interested.

Ø  Bob Knauff and Tara will be married 5/19. Congratulations to both of them and our best wishes for their future together as husband and wife!

 

New Business

 

Sharon Hartman passed the basket to collect for the Susan B. Koman race for the cure that she will be entered in.  She is a 10 year survivor of breast and said this is the last year she will be asking members to participate by donating. We are all so happy for Sharon that she is cured.

 

50/50 Raffle: was $35.50 and won by Sharon Hartman who donated it to the Susan B. Koman race for the cure.

 

Board meeting is planned for 5/30/12 at The Loch 24 Restaurant in Baldwinsville.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM.   We all enjoyed a “Bon Voyage” cake for Tom and Deb that Loie brought. Thanks so much Loie!