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SUN CITY WEST METAL CLUB

Club Board Meeting
December 8, 2023

Meeting called to order 8:30a.m. by President Dave Price. Present: Joe Faraone, Jim Filipiak, Don Mellum, Ken Weaver, Wendi Boos. Absent: Ken Booth, Lee Schwartz, Bill Smith.

Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Ken W., seconded by Jim to approve Nov. 3 Meeting Minutes - all were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report: Joe provided a recap of club finances noting that current balances include $2K for mailbox powder coating.

Camera & PA Update: Terry Hurst had planned to attend this meeting; however, he is involved in wiring at the club this morning with the use of the Rec. Center operated scissor lift. Dave provided an update that the wiring project was going very well for the camera and PA system throughout the club. Additional costs to complete the project will be reviewed in January 2024.

Work orders involving use of the lift will also be addressed: Overhead reel moved to the wall at roll-up door between annex and assembly room; Welding room duplex receptacle installed over table; Power drop for Lathe donated by Rich Barchman in Machine shop area.

General Updates: Dave gave an update on the following items:

  • Plans are in progress for a removable roof over the outdoor toolboxes located along the back wall of the club.
  • Safety Committee performs monthly checklist walk-through; recent review indicated no issues. Plans for the creation of a Safety Manual will be addressed early next year.
  • Club policies will be reviewed and taken to the members as needed early next year.
  • Required to have (2) Monitors on duty during busy winter months. Suggested that (1) Monitor can be stationed at the front desk and (1) Monitor can be a ‘floor monitor’ to assist; would be able to do small projects that can be easily stopped to assist with monitor duties. Dave will review this at the Dec. 21st General Meeting.
  • Dues for 2024 will be collected beginning January 1, 2024, for the calendar year. Online payment will be encouraged.

Roundtable Items: Joe and Ken B. are working on a monthly maintenance checklist to be conducted on the first Friday of each month for the Arclight/Phoenix. More info to follow.

Jim suggested that we identify (4) members as part of the Nominating Committee to count ballots at the Election Meeting in March 2024. Dave will mention this at the Dec. 21st Meeting.

Wendi stated the Social Committee will provide light holiday refreshments for the Dec. 21st General Meeting. Our January 2024 Board meeting has been changed to Mon. Jan. 8th at 11am, Men’s Club Stampede Room.

Motion to adjourn made by Jim, seconded by Don. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 am.

Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
December 10, 2023

Board Minutes - December 8, 2023
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