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March 03, 2010 - Meeting Minutes

First and foremost: One of our long time and loved members, Linda Salami has had a very serious surgical procedure and with some complications. Linda, we will all continue praying for your speedy recovery!

Secretary’s Report: Steve called the meeting to order at 6:59. Yep that’s right, the Secretary’s report was read, motion made, passed, seconded and approved as submitted. Ya better believe it!

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Steve discussed income and expenses for the month. A detailed Treasurer’s report is available to all members upon request.

Introduction of New Members and Guests: Not this month. We wore out our quota with Joe and Kim. But don’t worry, keep trying and we’ll get it right!

Past Events: First up was the Banquet. If you didn’t make it, you lost out on a great night of food, dancing, costumes, food, drinks, food and a whale of a good time. (Which is what you felt like after eating all that food…) Everyone that I spoke to had a great time. Wish you were there but if not, maybe next year..

A B-I-G “THANK-YOU” goes out to the entertainment committee for getting everything set up! It was a great night you girls!

TK and Robin were involved with a German Car Show, and as most of you know they have a killer VW Van that looks brand-new. They report that the show had about 50 cars and was a good show. Make sure you congratulate them for winning a trophy in their class! Way to go you two, we’re all proud of you!

The trip to Corkscrew Swamp was excellent. The weather was great and everyone had a good time. Johnny C. tells me that the food was real good. (Oh, now there’s a surprise!) They were able to see a few of the wild animals, and even an alligator or two. Check the website for the pictures!!

Old Business / Social Events: March 20th is the trip to the Collier Museum and the AACA Depot Show over in Naples. If you’ve been thinking about going and have made a decision to go, you had best call Steve ASAP and let him know. Time is running out and you may already be too late. We need to give the museum a head count so they can arrange for the appropriate number of “guides” as the tours are very personalized.

Plan on meeting at the Towers Shopping Center at 7:00 AM! You can’t be late or you’ll miss the convoy and have to try and catch up. Just make sure you do it safely! Bring your hand held radios for communication with the rest of the crew in the caravan, and don’t forget your Sun Pass! Figure a 2 to 2-1/2 hour drive to the Collier Museum and remember you have to be there by 9:30!

New Business: See Social Events and Old Business… Hey, don’t ask me, I only write down what I hear! We got a bit off path and we seemed to have blended several sections together this month. Come on out next month and make sure that Steve stays on course!!

Social Events: Now, for the month of April reserve the 25th for the now infamous TK and Robin’s Road Rallye. If you haven’t participated in one of these rallye’s make sure that you come to this one. Just make sure that you and your wife (or navigator), remember that it’s supposed to be fun, and divorce is out of the question! See if you can beat the now three time champions Alan and Dawn. (That’s right, we may have called lawyers the following Monday but we still won and we are still married..)

May the 16th brings Barbara and Tony’s brunch and trip to Homestead Winery. (Wait a minute I have to pour another Merlot..) Just make sure that you don’t forget the 5 “S’s”; Swirl, Smell, Sip, Swish and Spit. (Just not on the person next to you..)

On June the 12th we have another night of mounds of Alaskan King Crab Legs and other stuff at the fabulous buffet at the Isle in Pompano. After a fabulous dinner we will be free to hang in the casino or mosey on over to the races and see what’s going on. Maybe even a bet or two on the trotters, who knows.. Hmm?

See the web pages for more information on local and other shows coming up.

Charity: As previously voted on, this month’s charity was the Animal Shelter in Marathon. This organization uses contributions to save animals and place them into good homes.

We were recognized by a couple of our charities by way of Thank-you letters for our donations. Both the Mothers of Soldiers and the Save an Animal Shelter. Evie reports that both of the groups were very appreciative and responded with very touching thank-you notes.

General Discussion: There was some discussion on some of the club activities, Pimp Daddy Tony’s Violin case, Widows of the Mafia, where the cars are, age for entry into the Isle, reservations, etc.. (yeah there’s one of those expressions that you are gonna have to look up for yourself!)

The motion to adjourn was made at 7:44, seconded and ….

Your Southern language skill for the month is; Possum: a Southern animal which must be properly prepared to be appreciated: Scrape the hide, being sure to remove all tire marks, stuff with foil-wrapped potatoes; and bake at 400 degrees for one and one-half hours. Serve potatoes with butter or sour cream. Give the possum to your dogs.

Alan (that’s right Spanky) won the 50/50, and donated it back to the club. Second time in 7 years, can ya beat that? Huh? Huh?

Until the next meeting, April the 6th, keep the rubbers on the road and out of the air..

Alan Rooks, Secretary

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