Meeting called to order 11:00a.m. by President Lee Schwartz. Present: Rod Flack, Mike Czaiko, Wendi Boos, Joe Faraone, Patti Czaiko, Larry Mann. Absent: Pat Frantz, Sarge Raddatz
Approval of Minutes: Rod a motion, seconded by Patti to approve the Dec. 5, 2025, minutes - all were in favor.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike reviewed the club’s financial status and summarized year-end figures. Rich Barchman will proceed with installation of 21 mailbox orders from the wait list. 2026 dues renewals are proceeding very well; 150 members have renewed so far; 100 renewed online; 50 renewed in person at the club; most are paying the voluntary $2 processing fee. Lee thanked everyone involved for a smooth, organized dues renewal process this year.
General Items from Lee: Lee reported that we have a possible buyer for the Blaze machine. The selling price is $2K and we hope to confirm the sale soon. It was agreed that members certified on the Blaze will not be charged for classes to become certified on the Arclight/Phoenix. Patti, Mike, and Larry are handling recertifications with no issues.
Rod reported that with the removal of the Blaze machine in the annex building, we will re-evaluate the need for ventilation repairs at this time. All were in agreement to re-evaluate this situation as the club will pay for these repairs installed by the Rec Center.
Rod also reported that five trees are scheduled to be planted by the Rec Center around the club property in the coming week.
Larry and Sarge will pick up the welder on Monday that was sent out for repairs.
Lee thanked those involved in completing the 2025 Inventory Report which was submitted to the Rec Center this week. The CR-7 report will be due to the Rec Center on February 1st.
Members will be reminded at the upcoming General Meeting to remove any miscellaneous metal items from their outdoor carts. This area is intended for rolling tool carts and should not be used for additional metal storage. Excess material will be removed by the club to make this area safe and efficient.
Board nominations for the 2026/2027 Board will be posted in the club following the January 8th General Meeting.
The General Meeting agenda for the January 8th meeting was reviewed and adjusted.
Roundtable:
Larry thanked those involved in providing sloppy joes and chips to
members on New Year’s Day.
Patti thanked Russ Wagner for reviewing and installing the proper software for the six Education Computers.
Motion to adjourn made by Rod, seconded by Larry. The meeting adjourned at 11:30am.
Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
January 4, 2026