The meeting was called to order by President Mark Schmaltz at 6:59 pm
Number of members present: 21
No guests or visitors were present.
Mark called for a motion to approve the minutes from the October meeting. The motion was made by Nik Zinsli and seconded by Lee Frederickson. No corrections or changes were offered and the vote carried.
The Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren. The report can be seen in detail by club members when logged in on the Club website. A motion to accept was offered by Danny Osborn and seconded by Edie Francisco. Motion carried.
Dan also noted that checks for $75 for club dues should be made out to KRAM and mailed to him, along with the AMA renewal card if you are having him renew your AMA, at 1058 San Lucia Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506.
OLD BUSINESS:
Danny Osborn gave a final report on the very successful Swap shop of October 24. The final report can be seen in detail by club members when logged in on the Club website. Mark complimented Danny on a job well done with excellent prior planning and perfect execution. Lee Frederickson noted the organization and how easy it was to handle the back door and have all the details taken care of before the doors opened. Dan, thanks again for the effort to pull off a successful Swap Shop and Raffle.
The date for the 2011 Swap Shop will be October 30. 2011.
After a brief review of the purpose for the proposed Bylaw changes, Mark called for a final vote on the following proposed changes.
Item III. A. 4.
Item III. B.
Item III. C.
Item III. D.
Item III. F.
Item III. I.
Item VIII A
The membership present voted unanimously in favor of the proposed changes.
After a brief review of the purpose for the change, Mark called for a final vote on the proposed Field Rule change.
Item T
Again the membership present voted unanimously in favor of the proposed change.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nominations for club officer:
President – Mark Schmaltz
Vice President – George Orphan (nominated by Schmaltz, 2nd by Osborn)
Assistant Vice-President – Dave Pierce (Nominated by Schmaltz, 2nd by Ausema)
(Secretary-Treasurer is not up for reelection this year)
Director 1 – Lead Field Safety Officer – Jim Peterson (nominated by Schmaltz, 2nd by McLaren
Director 2 – Field Maintenance Officer – Eddie Francisco (nominated by Schmaltz, 2nd by McLaren)
Director 3 – Social Director – Ben Lopez (nominated by Schmaltz, 2nd by Simpson)
Director 4 – Webmaster – Nikolei Zinsli
After the above nominations were placed and seconded, Dan McLaren made the motion that nominations be closed. Motion was seconded by Allen Simpson and the vote carried. Since there are no contested offices, the vote for next year’s officers will be a voice vote at the December meeting.
Allen Simpson noted that our Bylaws are not clear on the subject of uncontested slates and voting requirements. Suggestion is review of the Bylaws related to this subject.
Lee Lubbers noted that as we prepare the budget for 2011 we should set aside some money for fence repair as we have some areas that need attention. This item is tabled until the March meeting.
Jim Heist noted the idea of putting a strip of fiber matting down and placing the starting stands permanently on the mat for safety and ease of mowing without having to move the tables. All tables should also be checked for maintenance needs. This item also was tabled until March.
Lee Lubbers called for a round of applause for Eddie Francisco for a job well done keeping the field mowed and looking good for the season.
Motion to adjourn:
Motion by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: Eddie Francisco
Time: 7:34
Respectfully Submitted:
Dan McLaren
Secretary / Treasurer
