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General Membership Meeting Minutes

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Meeting called to order by President Dave Price at 10:30a.m.– 120 members were present.

A motion to approve the Oct. 12, 2023, minutes was made by Alan Green #2236, seconded by Jim Lapinski #2238. Motion carried.

Joe reported the club’s finances in the checking and money market accounts.

Dave presented a Powerpoint overview of shop and equipment updates. Key points included:

  • 2024 dues will remain unchanged ($35 membership; $20 lockers). The dues period will be Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Beginning Jan. 1st, online payment preferred or pay at the club. Members who are inactive for 1 year will renew as a New Member at $100 (orientation and re-certification needed).
  • Dave reviewed several ways members can give back to the club. Members are encouraged to participate in various club functions.
  • New Monitor Training program – see Terry ‘Griff’ Griffith for details.
  • Project Display Board Committee – Tamarra Bennett reported sign-up sheet for members interested in a display board – random drawing for board assignment will be held on Monday, Nov. 13th at Noon.
  • Several improvements have been made at the club by the Safety Committee.
  • Machine Shop workbench area – reminded members about policy to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Knife Grinder – Tom Blair requested the vacuum hose at the knife grinders be extended for better use.
  • Discussion about recyclable material suitable for club metal scrap bin. Tom Wrona offered info about a recycling center in Morristown for metal items.
  • Norm Muzzy is our new Education & Training Coordinator. He described re-design of classes especially in the welding and plasma areas. More info to come.
  • Shannon Morgan asked if members were interested in displaying metal projects at the club display cabinets in the library. If interested, please see Shannon.
  • Following the meeting, the Social Committee arranged a Welcome Back Pizza Party at the Social Hall for 120 members and 40 guests. Pizza provided by Florencia’s in Sun City West. Everyone enjoyed the party.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30am was made by Joe Faraone #2371, seconded by Alan Green #2236, all were in favor.

Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
November 19, 2023

General Membership Minutes – Thursday, November 9, 2023
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