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Meeting Minutes — May 2004

Tuesday, May 11, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President, Rick Charshafian. There were 25 present. There were two groups of guests, who became members at the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:
Rick reviewed the times and details for 1st Saturday rides and park cleanup. It was decided to resurrect the club newsletter. Peter will get it started. Rick requested that Club members submit articles to Peter for the newsletter. The club banner has been located.

NEW BUSINESS:
None

PRESIDENT REPORT:
President, Rick Charshafian, opened the meeting with a welcome to all present. Rick announced the names of two new members not present at the meeting, and introduced the guests present at the meeting.

At the last Board Meeting, there was discussion regarding how to encourage club members to become board members. Board members get their AWA dues paid ($24/year).

V.P. REPORT:
Vice President was attending his daughter’s graduation. Therefore, there was no report.

EVENT COORDINATOR:
June 5, 2004 - Monthly Indian river run with Front Street Park Cleanup - 9:30 a.m.
June 12, 2004 - Club picnic at Sebastian Inlet State Park
June 19, 2004 - Poker Run to Stuart
July 16, 17, 18, 2004 - Lover’s Key, Fort Myers. Link to our website to make hotel reservations.
September 18-19, 2004 - Savannah, GA
Will try to set up a ride to Titusville.

TREASURER REPORT:
John passed around the Treasurer Report for review by the members present at meeting.
Treasurers’ report was approved. John offered hats and decals for sale.

WEB MASTER:
No report.

SECRETARY REPORT:
Minutes were approved.

NEWSLETTER CHAIRPERSON:
Minutes were approved.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Curt Smith announced that the House Bill was accepted/passed and will go to Governor’s desk. Requested members to send affirmative letters vs. emails as envelopes from letters are counted, and make more impact than emails. The club gained national recognition in two magazines – WaterCraft Magazine and RIDE Magazine.

Farieda continues to work diligently towards corporate sponsorships with House of Power, Yamaha, and more..

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Lou Lemire did a great demonstration on trailer maintenance and repair. He used a model demonstrating how to hook up lights, ground, turn signals etc., as well as discussion about trailer wheels, brakes, maintenance.

Next month the speaker will be John Chase, Grant Engines. He will be bringing a mechanic with him to the meeting.

Rick did a recap of upcoming events, and announced the next Board Meeting, which is June 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Conchy Joe’s. He invited membership to attend.

50/50 drawing: $23 Won by Rick
There were four door prizes awarded.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.