Meeting Minutes

Golden Palms RV Resort

Hemet, California

January 27, 2012

 

The chapter meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Sue Chambers, President.  There were 8 CT rigs at the park for the state WIT meeting.  It was confirmed that we had the quorum needed to conduct our meeting.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lew Fowler. 

 

Secretary’s Report

Roll call was taken.  Sue Chambers requested that minutes from the November 2011 meeting be read aloud.  There were no corrections or additions.   Art Schipper moved, and Mary Fowler seconded, that we approve the minutes as read.  The November 2011 minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Sue Chambers reported that there was no Treasurer’s Report this month, but that she had been in touch with Bob Jehle and that one will be ready for the February meeting.

 

Old Business

Art Schipper reported that he and Carol Kenyon audited the 2011 books at the November outing.  The audit report was completed and has been filed in the Secretary’s binder behind the November 2011 minutes.

 

The signature card for the Chardonnay bank account at Bank of America has been redone with Bob Jehle (Treasurer), Sue Chambers (President), and Johnnie Matranga (Vice President) as check signers, as approved by members in November.

 

There was an update on the progress being made on the Chardonnay Traveler banner stand.  Lew Fowler explained that Johnnie Metranga and Bob Carrell are looking into prices of materials needed to make the stand for the banner.  Sue Chambers expressed concern about the space needed to store it, and Mary Fowler explained that the stand will fold up for easy storage/transport.

 

Sue Chambers reported that she had met with Johnnie Metranga regarding the months still needing Wagon Masters for 2012.  Hosts are still needed for March, August, and November.  Johnnie will call couples who have not yet been wagon masters, who can co-host for their first time.   Then he will call those who have not hosted within the last 2 years.  Sue mentioned that our by-laws state that if members are absent (not excused) for 3 meetings, they will be called to see if they wish to remain members.  Art Schipper stated that we have never done that, and the others agreed.

 

The Chardonnay Travelers gathered in December 2011 for a delicious holiday brunch.  At the brunch, Art Schipper conducted the installation of officers for 2012:

            Sue Chambers, President

            Johnnie Matranga, Vice President

            Bob Jehle, Treasurer

            Susan Winn, Secretary

 

New Business 

Susan Winn will send notification to WIT and the State Club of our 2012 slate of officers.

 

Sue Chambers explained that in the State Executive session the issue of parking at State Club meetings came up.  Input was requested from Chapters.  The consensus of the Chardonnay discussion was that preferential parking be given to handicapped and those preparing meals, and state officers.  Wherever the State Club is allowed to arrange parking, chapters should be clustered near each other if possible, and proximity to the clubhouse should be rotated between the chapters.  Basically, our Chapter is happy with parking as it has been done.

 

Linda Worley and Gaila Thomas purchased the table decorations for our 2 tables at this State meeting.  They requested $1/person reimbursement, which was immediately paid by members attending.

 

 Sunshine Report

Judy Walton reported that Dave Reimers has just had knee replacement surgery, and that a card has been sent from the group.

 

Sue Chambers reported that Jim Campbell of the Lone Cypress Winnetascans had a fall from a ladder and broke his neck.  He is in a head brace recuperating at home after 3 weeks in Intensive Care.  Judy will send a get well card from the Chardonnays.

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Winn, Secretary

Chardonnay Travelers