Dec 11

COUNCIL OF PHEATHERS MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2011
LOCATION:  MCWELL’S:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:  LAURIE RAMSTECK

IN ATTENDANCE:
President Lisa Schott, Vice President Bruce Broulik, Secretary Laurie  Ramsteck, Treasurer Suzanne Templin, Membership Occifer Amu Buchanan, Communications Occifer Mary Libbey, Executive Occifer Jackie Dorsey, Member Advocates Norbert Comacho and Joe DiLuzio, Past Presidents Jim Thomas, Jim Burk and Jim VanPelt, George Schott, Josh Ramsteck, Terry Clark

CALL TO ORDER:
Lisa Schott called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

OCCIFERS REPORTS:

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Laurie Ramsteck reported that the minutes for November will be done.  Laurie also reviewed the bank statements and approved them.  A motion to accept the report was made by Amy Buchanan and it was seconded by Suzanne Templin and the motion was approved unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Suzanne Templin reported that we had a balance of $15,643.42 as of December 11, 2011.  The majority of the monies are from membership renewals, Buffett tickets and FITA registrations.  Jim Thomas made a motion of approve the report and it was seconded by Bruce Broulik and the motion was passed unanimously.

MEMBERSHIP OCCIFER’S REPORT:
Amy Buchanan reported that we had 46 people at November’s Phlocking.  We have 146 memberships renewed so far consisting of 178 adults and 30 keets.  Jim Thomas made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Laurie Ramsteck and the motion was passed unanimously.

KEEPER OF THE PHLOCK REPORT:
No report this month.

COMMUNICATIONS OCCIFER’S REPORT:
Mary Libbey reported that she purchased an upgrade from Survey Monkey for elections.  Mary has also updated our Club website.  Mary needs the Lucky Stars for 2012 to put on the website.  Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Jim Thomas and the motion was passed unanimously.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bruce Broulik did not have any updates to report.  Amy Buchanan made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Mary Libbey and the motion was passed unanimously.

EXECUTIVE OCCIFER’S REPORT:
Jackie Dorsey will give the list of Club assets to Norbert.  Mary Libbey made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Bruce Broulik and the motion was passed unanimously.

MEMBER ADVOCATE’S REPORT:
No issues to report this month.  Laurie Ramsteck made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Suzanne Templin and the motion was passed unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Lisa Schott reported that the Annual report to PHIP is due on January 31, 2012.  Lisa will have this completed on time.  Lisa requested ideas for new ideas for charities, events etc. for the New Year.  Jim Thomas made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Amy Buchanan and the motion was passed unanimously.

OLD BIDNESS:

FITA UPDATE:
George Schott reported that we have 75 bowlers registered which is about the same as last year.  We need more lane sponsors.

NEW BIDNESS:

CAMPAIGN TO GET CAPT. JOSH ON RADIO MARGARITAVILLE:
Council discussed ways to get Capt.Josh on the radio.  Capt. Josh to provide some bio info to Mary Libbey and George Schott to create a letter.  Steve Huntington will be contacted.

NEW OFFICERS/MEMBER ADVOCATES:
Lisa welcomed our new officers and thanked the out going officers.  Council appointed Terry Clark as our new Member Advocate.  Jim Thomas made a motion to accept the appointment and it was seconded by Amy Buchanan and the motion was passed unanimously.

TAILGATE PARTY UPDATE:
Jim Burk reported to the council the updates.  There is another committee meeting on Wed.  Everything is shaping up really well.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY:
Jim and Nancy VanPelt are hosting a New Year’s Eve party at their home.  Please RSVP if you are planning on attending.

PHCF 20th BIRTHDAY PARTY:
Jim VanPelt updated the Council on the event.  It will be April 1st, 2012.  They have had one committee meeting so far with 20 people attending.  Several downtown bars are interested in our group.

COUNCIL ELECTIONS DISCUSSION:
Council discussed election process and will discuss further next month.

Jim Thomas made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Laurie Ramsteck and the motion was passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm.