Meeting Date: January 4, 2010 Place: Papa's New Roost
Big Sir Earl Nelson opened the meeting at 7:56 AM. Ass’t. Secretary Ed Nissen reported that a quorum was present (see attached attendance report). The minutes of the November 30, 2009 meeting were approved as electronically sent to all Officers and Directors. (Bushnell / Honeychurch).
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Past Treasurer Richard Brandau reported a beginning balance of $10,073.48, and an ending balance of $6,786.02 for the month of December. There was a large inflow of cash during the month for next year voluntary contributions ($4802,300) and the Christmas party ($375), and other Operating Residuals of $93.
The expenses for the month were printing, supplies and postage - $222; Christmas Party: $3900; $105 for Miscellaneous, and, Answering Service - $8. The Treasurer’s Report was approved. (Vaca / Bushnell).
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance Chairman Bill Anning reported that 10 Sirs have called that they would not be attending the luncheon meeting. Sir Harvey Uhl reported that 10 guests will be attending.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership Chairman Larry Bertuccelli reported that he had received no new member applications. The membership stands at 150 active and 5 inactive.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LUNCHEON: Sir Jim McCracken reported that all is set for Thursday’s luncheon. A setup for 130 including the head table will be requested.
PROGRAM: Mike Remmel, spokesman for CHP will speak this Thursday, as planned speaker will have surgery.
COMPUTER USERS GROUP: No program scheduled. Xmas pictures available for members.
WEB PAGE: Xmas pictures will be left on website, but if you want prints ask Dick or Ray for a better quality print.
GOLF: No report.
BULLETIN: Sir Stu Heller requested that all bulletin items be submitted to him by .January 11th.
PUBLICITY: Sir Gil Wesson reported that both the Sierra Mountain Times and the Sonora Union Democrat published a notice of Thursday’s Luncheon Meeting.
TRAVEL: Earl Nelson reported that “Disney on Ice” trip is cancelled. However, 20 people have signed up for the trip to Canada this year.
RV: No report.
THEATER: Sir Rich Brandau reported that show Guys & Dolls March 17, menu at Bannys. Venue previously approved by Board. Approved (Bushnell / Escalier).
HIKING GROUP: Snowshoe hike approved 1/19, depending upon weather (Beltran / Brandau).
MOVIE: Sir Ray Pfoutz requested approval for a Sherlock Holmes movie. Also, It’s Complicated movie scheduled for 1/19 at the East Sonora Regal Entertainment Theater, with a meal accompanying. Approved (Robinson / Bushnell).
FELLOWSHIP: Sir Bill Bamford stated that no cards sent.
OLD BUSINESS:
Christmas Party After-Action Report. Held on December 15th; 164 tickets sold + 6 guests; Total income: $4100. Expenses: Lodge Cost $838; Dean meals: $2750; Entertainment: $480; Other Expenses: $522. Total Expense: $4590. Detailed report attached by reference.
NEW BUSINESS:
Treasurer presented 2010 Budget: Contributions $3200; Other operating residuals $1865; Total Income: $5065; Expense: Printing & Supplies $1225; Postage & Mailing $965; State assessment $600; Christmas Party $1700; Other $475; Total Expense: $5065. Approved (Jensen / Vaca). Detailed budget attached by reference.
Status of Audit. The CPA, Gary Bogolia will audit books and issue report.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 AM.
The next Executive Committee Meeting will be 8:00 AM, Monday, February 1, 2010 at Papa’s New Roost with breakfast starting at 7:00 AM. The monthly luncheons are generally held on the first Thursday of each month at the Sonora Elks’ Lodge.
Ed Nissen, Assistant. Secretary