STUART CORVETTE CLUB
Board Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Dick Kesler, president, at TGI Fridays.

Board members attending were: John Hosler, Russ Sobczak, Jack Coe, Barry Hinken, Bill Lagana, Susan Howard, Ron Nowak, Dick Kesler, Barbara Fisher, Joann Langella, Freddy Cernuto, Karl Sterner and Kathy Sterner. Joann Colburn did not attend.

Members attending were: Robin Hinken, Lucy Kesler, Judy Nowak, John and Kristie Clegg.

Jack Coe motioned and Barry Hinken seconded to accept Dick Kesler’s proposed agenda for the meeting. The motion passed.

Russ Sobczak motioned and John Hosler seconded to accept the results of the election on June 21, 2004 for the board of directors. The motion passed.

Dick Kesler read Joann Colburn's letter of resignation. Joann Langella motioned to accept her resignation; Barry Hinken seconded the motion. The motion passed. Nominations were opened to fill the vacant board member position. Barry Hinken nominated Judy Nowak; Judy accepted. Jack Coe nominated John Clegg; John accepted. John Clegg was elected as board member until June 30, 2005.

Election of officers:
Barry Hinken nominated Barbara Fisher for secretary; Joann Langella seconded. Barbara accepted. Nominations were closed. Barbara Fisher was elected secretary.

Barbara Fisher nominated John Hosler for president. Kathy Sterner seconded. John accepted. Russ Sobczak motioned the nominations be closed; Kathy Sterner seconded. The motion passed. John Hosler was elected president.

John Hosler thanked Dick Kesler and Lucy Kesler for a job very well done the last two years.

Joann Langella nominated Ron Nowak for vice-president; Bill Lagana seconded. Ron accepted. Russ Sobczak motioned and Bill Lagana seconded that the nominations be closed. Ron Nowak was elected vice-president.

Ron Nowak nominated Susan Howard for treasurer; Susan declined. Jack Coe nominated John Clegg and Kathy Sterner seconded. John accepted. Russ Sobczak motioned and Barry seconded that the nominations be closed. John Clegg was elected treasurer.

Freddy Cerntuo motioned and Joann Langella seconded to obtain new signature cards for the checking account at Sun Trust. The motion passed.

Freddy Cernuto motioned and Barry Hinken seconded to accept the secretary's minutes of the meeting on May 17, 2004. The motion passed; the minutes were accepted.

Since the minutes are emailed to all board members John Hosler asked that all board members read them and email corrections or acceptance to the secretary to save time at the meetings.

Membership: Ron Nowak reported that SCC has ninety-four members as of July 21, 2004.

Nightrider: Ron Nowak reported that August and September are set.

Club Store: Ron Nowak is the interim chairman. He said that the inventory is accurate. He is checking out new suppliers.

Treasurer's report: Susan Howard gave each board member a copy of the revised 2004-2005 budget status. Susan reported that the May car show made a profit of $2,805.35 (note - this is a revised figure from that reported at the May meeting). The club made a yearly profit of $1,592.76. The web site was changed from 50 to 100 megabytes for the same price. The club received a thank you from Span Fl for our donation.

John Hosler requested that all cell phones be turned off during the meetings.


OLD BUSINESS:

Toys for Tots Car Show on Dec. 4th: There will be no meeting until after the Sept. 8th board meeting.


John Hosler presented results of meetings with various experts on tax matters. Russ Sobczak motioned to accept John's consensus of advice and recommendation as follows;

- SCC should put together three-year p&l to show estimated tax liability.

- Visit IRS office in person in PSL to request appropriate exemption package probably 501 (c)(7)-social club.

- With Gerry Jackson make the local office folks aware of our situation and attempt to resolve amount there.

- Redraft SCC bylaws to reflect appropriate 501 (c)(7) and have approved by board of SCC for inclusion with application to IRS.

- If local folks cannot or will not come to a resolution, then submit application to IRS with cover letter explaining our situation and make an offer per CPA recommendation.

Ron seconded the motion. There were 12 affirmative votes and 2 non-affirmative votes. John Hosler will take charge of this and meet with the necessary people.

Sales Tax: John Clegg will look into a reseller's certificate.

July 18th function on the Palm Beach Princess: Ron Nowak reported that there was a shortage of $65.00 for the bus. John Hosler asked John Clegg to give Judy Nowak a check for that amount to cover her costs for the bus.

NEW BUSINESS:

July 24th - Bowling Party: Kathy Sterner reported that we will leave from Blockbuster at 5:30PM or meet at the lanes at 6:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 pp.

August 8th - Island Dunes Fairway Restaurant Brunch: Susan Howard reported that we will leave Ocean Breeze shopping center at 11:30 AM and caravan to the restaurant. The cost is $19.00 pp. The pool will be available to the club. Susan asked for $50.00 for door prizes. Barry Hinken motioned and Jack Coe seconded to give her $50.00 for door prizes. The motion passed.

August 11th - Board Meeting Dinner Meet at Crawdaddies: ready to be seated at 7:30 PM. As a thank you gesture the club will pay for the dinners of the board members. Spouses and significant others will pay for their own. Barry motioned and Joann seconded that the club pay for Chip Colburn's dinner. Susan will call Joann and Chip regarding the dinner.

Sept 18th - Golf World: Freddy Cernuto reported that we leave from Blockbuster at 6:30 PM. It will be $15.00 per person.

Susan Howard reported that the three choices for charities voted for by the members on the June election ballots were Hospice, Hibiscus House and Dog & Cats Forever. Barry Hinken motioned to adopt these three organizations. After discussion Barry withdrew his motion. John Hosler will draw up a draft of options to consider at the next meeting,

Sept 24th: Russ Sobczak will organize a trip to the Bahama House in Daytona Beach . The cost is $89.00 per night but we must stay for two nights.

Susan Howard asked the Finance Committee to meet. The committee consists of Bill Lagana, John Hosler, Susan Howard, Russ Sobczak, Ron Nowak and John Clegg. They will meet and present a budget at the next board meeting.

Second Annual SCC Golf Tournament: Barry Hinken will organize this event for Oct. 2, 2004 at 10:00AM at the Saints Golf Course.

Kristie Clegg will take over the newsletter.

Thanksgiving Picnic: Barbara Fisher will check with Kay and Gill Russe to find out if they want to host it again this year. Barbara Fisher and Bill Lagana will organize this event.

JJ & Tammy Ryan want to represent SCC and visit SCC members who are ill. SCC will reimburse them up to $10.00 per member.

Ron Nowak asked board members to put SCC on emails to members so we can identify who is sending information to us.

Ron Nowak motioned to adjourn the meeting; Karl Sterner seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,


Barbara Fisher
Secretary

Future Board Meetings:

Sept. 8, 2004
Nov. 17, 2004
Jan. 19, 2005