2017 EXECUTIVE COMITTE MEETING

 

January 10, 2017        Location: UTSI

 

In attendance:

            Paul Fulks          President                                         Johnnie Brown    Newsletter Chairman

            Jack Kincella     Vice-President                                Chuck Taylor       Membership Chairman

            Joe Ferraro         Secretary                                         Lloyd Ackerman

            Paul Jalbert        Treasurer                                         Karen Browning

            Pete Miller         Publicity Chairman                         Vince Zaccardi

 

Meeting called to order by President Paul Fulks at 5:30pm

 

Paul Jalbert read minutes from 2016 Executive Committee Meeting. Motion by Pete Miller to accept minutes as read. Seconded by Vince Zaccardi. Motion passed.

 

Paul Fulks said meeting to include: club activities, shop tours, programs, service activities.

 

Paul Jalbert read treasurers report for 2016 and proposed budget for 2017.  Motion by Karen Browning to accept report. Seconded by Chuck Taylor.  Motion passed.

 

Motion by Pete Miller to pay Paul Jalbert $37.00 for wheel chair ramp expense. Seconded by Jack Kincella. Motion approved.

 

Vince Zaccardi discussed the repair of club's lathe.  It was determined that lathe not worth repairing. Jack Kincella motioned to get rid of lathe. Seconded by Pete Miller. Motion approved.

 

Discussion on seminars. Pete Miller will contact WoodCraft about possible subjects.  Paul Jalbert will work on carving seminar.  Jack Kincella will also research possible seminar subjects.

 

Jack Kincella motioned to approve budget of $600.00 per seminar.  Seconded by Karen Browning.  Motion approved.

 

Paul will adjust 2017 budget to reflect changes and provide copies.

 

Johnnie Brown discussed possible web sites if needed.  Also addressed advertisers on newsletter need to be updated.  Committee members will contact companies and provide info to Johnnie.

 

Discussion opened on Club activities:

 

Lloyd Ackerman suggested that club concentrate on activities close to area and those that benefit the club.

 

Coffee County Fair. Participation discussed and our future with the fair.  It was decided to ask Doyle McConnell to contact fair officials and report back to club.

 

Tims Ford Heritage Days.  Paul Jalbert told of activities and club participation. Stated a good way to give back to the community.  This is a 1 day event 2nd Saturday in October 2-4pm.  It was decided to continue and encourage membership participation.

 

Club Picnic.  Karen Browning will Chair. Scheduled for June 3rd 4pm at Falls Mill.

 

Turning Bee.  June 24th Chairman and site TBD

 

Carving Seminar. Chairman Paul Jalbert site and date TBD

 

Spring Seminar. Chairman Pete Miller site and date TBD. 

 

Heritage Days at Tims Ford Park.  Oct 14th  2-4pm

 

Christmas Party.  Karen Browning will Chair.  Location and date TBD.  Karen will contact Decherd Nazarene Church as possible location.

 

Meeting adjourned.