Meeting called to order 10:55a.m. by President Lee Schwartz. Present: Rod Flack, Mike Czaiko, Tim ‘Sarge’ Raddatz, Wendi Boos, Joe Faraone, Patti Czaiko. Absent: Larry Mann, Pat Frantz
Approval of Minutes: Sarge made a motion, seconded by Rod to approve the Nov. 7, 2025, minutes - all were in favor.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike reviewed the club’s current financial status. We discussed how to proceed with mailbox sales in 2026 – there are currently 21 mailbox orders on the wait list. It was agreed to proceed with the installation of these mailboxes in January and to track the non-member vs member sales percentage throughout the year to stay within the 35% threshold.
Mike will provide welding cost information for the past few years as requested by the group.
General Items from Lee: Rod reported that the Blaze machine is not operational. Russ Wagner will reload the software for the machine to see if this fixes the issue. The Board agreed not to pursue further financial investments in the Blaze machine. Parts of the machine can be sold; the table can be modified for small project work.
The sign-up sheet cutting time for the Arclight/Phoenix will be changed from 2 hours to 1.5 hours to allow more cutting time slots for members.
The club’s Mass Production Policy was reviewed – no changes are needed at this time.
A new welding wire (0.023 wire) consumable has been installed in the welding area. Lee will mention this change at the General Meeting.
The General Meeting agenda for the December 11th meeting has been reviewed and adjusted.
Roundtable: Rod will provide a CR-12 form to Russ Boston to review and improve the ventilation system in the Annex area.
Mike and Patti do not plan to continue in their Board positions in the next term. An e-blast will be sent asking for members with accounting and/or bookkeeping skills for the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer positions. This e-blast will also include a review of the election process asking members to consider running for Board positions to contribute and support our club. The Nomination form for all (9) Board positions will be posted following the January 8, 2026, meeting. Lee will mention this to members at the General Meeting next week.
The Sweet Treat Holiday party following our Dec. 11th meeting has light attendance so far. An e-blast reminder will be sent to confirm attendance for this event.
Motion to adjourn made by Rod, seconded by Sarge. The meeting adjourned at 11:37am.
Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
December 8, 2025