Meeting called to order by President Dave Price at 10:30a.m.– 110 members were present.
A motion to approve the Feb. 9, 2023, minutes was made by Mike Bell (#978), seconded by Jim Lapinski (#2238). Motion carried.
Joe reported the club’s finances in the checking and money market accounts.
Candidates for 1st Vice President (Jim Filipiak #2206, Gary Konop #1688) and Metal Purchasing Director (Alan Green #2236, Ken Weaver #1304) gave short presentations about why they are running for Board positions. Members voted by paper ballot for these contested position. BL Cline #2052 and Norm Muzzy #2621 counted the ballots with Terry Griffith #1675 observing the process.
1st Vice Present Ballots:
Metal Purchasing Director Ballots:
Metal Club Board for 2023/2024
John Teixeira, Assistant Fire Marshall, Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, gave a presentation about the use of the AED device, how to deal with emergency medical situations, and info about the agencies that serve Sun City West.
Dave presented a Powerpoint overview of the Arclight delivery by club members, projects happening in the club, and proper use of band saw and Slugger machines.
Dave asked for members interested in exploring external & internal camera systems to meet following the meeting to present options to the Board.
Dave asked for members interested in exploring external & internal camera systems to meet following the meeting to present options to the Board.
Jack Lazareck asked the club to thank Norm and Melissa Muzzy for their help with the Laguna system and Gary Wyatt and Al Jeffers for their help with various construction projects on behalf of the club.
Tamarra Bennett asked the club to thank outgoing Board members Gary Konop, Alan Green for their service to the club.
Russ Wagner described changes on Education Computer #1 which includes a conversion from Windows to Linux for Inkscape, etc. for member use. Joe Faraone will offer introductory Inkscape workshops for members next week.
Alan Green stated the club purchased a new powder coating gun for member use that will be easier to operate for projects.
Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
March 10, 2023