Chapter President David Anspach brought the meeting to order shortly after 1:00 pm, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, and immediately started by leading the pledge of allegiance, assisted by Chuck Huber. President Anspach then asked for a roll call of members present at meeting. The following chapter officers were present:
President David Anspach, Vice-president Mike Lamb, Secretary John Carson, treasurer Eric Davis, along with board members Tammy Anspach, Janice snow, and Scott Carlisle.
The following chapter members were present:
Chuck Huber, Debbie Hietala, Linda Saunders, Judy Wood, charlotte Bogadi, Bonnie Prescott, Paul Prescott, Patti Ochi, Vincent Mooring, and Virginia Carlisle.
Secretary’s Note: 7 board members and 10 chapter members were present at meeting, which is enough to hold a quorum. Also in attendance were 4 guests who were Theresa Huffman, Judy Bordignon, and Dynamic guest speaker Craig kiser and his wife Melody Stewart.
At this point in the meeting, President Anspach called on Debbie Hietala to introduce our guest speaker, who is Craig Kiser. President Anspach then called on John Carson for the secretary’s report, and John reported that the balance in the general fund was incorrectly stated at $1,221, and that the correct balance was $1,241 and this correction is being submitted at this time. John then called for any other corrections, comments, and/or additions at this time, none were made. A motion was made by Eric Davis that the minutes be accepted as corrected and submitted, seconded by Janice Snow, motion carried.
President Anspach then called on Eric Davis for the treasurer’s report. The balance in the general fund is $1,241.36. Deposits into the general fund are as follows: $22.00 from 50/50 and the expenditures from the general fund are $500.00 for chapter members that went to convention, $12.92 for refreshments for the board meeting. The current balance in the general fund is $750.44. The balance in the Jill Carson memorial Fund is $1,305.89; there were no deposits or expenses for the memorial fund to report. Scott Carlisle made the motion that the treasure’s report be accepted as read, seconded by Vincent Mooring, motion carried.
President Anspach then called on Mike Lamb for the Outreach committee report, Mike stated he is having a meeting the following Saturday, June 28th at his home. David also made the comment that he sent Marilyn Stevenson at the talking book library a copy of the press release for the upcoming meet the blind picnic in October. Mike then talked about the upcoming pool party at his home in July. Mike also made a motion that all members attending, pay $5.00 to assist with the cost of food, seconded by Linda Saunders, motion carried.
President Anspach then called on Janice Snow for the expanding horizons/Sunshine committee report. As for the Sunshine committee, no cards or phone calls have been made; Janice was pleased to report that all was healthy. As for the expanding horizons, she talked with Janet Long’s office, and got us put on the calendar, for a third Saturday, whenever we would like to invite her to speak to our chapter, also she has put on her calendar to attend our meet the blind picnic.
President Anspach then called on John Carson and Eric Davis for the Fund Raising Committee report. John started by stating he was still talking with Louis Cantrell about a possible Casino Cruise. John also mentioned the idea of a radio auction. John then discussed the idea of co-hosting a wine tasting with the St. Petersburg Lions Club, which he will have Debbie Hietala speak about later in the meeting. A discussion then took place about selling the raffle tickets for the Eric Weinhenmayer event for $5.00 instead of $1.00, and the chapter agreed, without making a motion. Debbie Hietala then spoke about the idea of the wine tasting, which would be Friday September 26, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and would have the theme of ‘Sunset at Sunset Beach.” A motion was made to move forward with the wine tasting idea by Scott Carlisle, and seconded by Janice Snow, motion carried.
President Anspach then began to speak about how the state affiliate passed on the offer of our chapter hosting the 2009 convention, due to the state not approving of the pricing of the food costs. They put out bids for other chapters to try and participate to host the convention. Full discussion by chapter followed.
President Anspach then held a full discussion by the chapter about the events of this year’s state convention. President Anspach then entertained a motion shortly after 3:00 pm, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
John Carson, secretary
Pinellas Chapter
NFB of Florida