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General Membership Meeting Minutes

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Meeting called to order by President Lee Schwartz at 11:00 am; 63 members were present (quorum of 50 was met).

A motion to approve February 12, 2026, minutes was made by Mike Bell #978, seconded by Gary Droll #1898. Motion carried.

Mike Czaiko reported current club financial information. A question was asked about investing in CD’s which Mike referred to the incoming Treasurer.

Old Business: There was no Old Business from the floor.

New Business: The following items were reviewed:

  • Safety evacuation maps have been posted in the club.
  • New parking lot markings indicate no parking areas and a new golf cart parking area along the building wall.
  • ‘Keep clear’ areas have been painted on the floor throughout the club.
  • We have noticed an increase in equipment damage. When a machine breaks down, provide details to the maintenance group for repair. Do not repair equipment on your own, contact a Board member for assistance.
  • Members are reminded that the locker top shelf is not a storage area. Please remove items in that area.
  • Lee thanked Rod Flack and Pat Frantz who are leaving the Board after 12 years (both also served as Past Presidents) and Mike and Patti Czaiko. He also recognized and thanked all Board members who worked with him during his tenure as President.
  • Lee introduced the new Board members who take office effective on April 1st.

Board for 2026/2027 term:

  • President (electronic voting)
    • Larry Mann
  • 1st Vice President
    • Blake Flickinger
  • Secretary
    • Wendi Boos
  • Treasurer
    • Don Mellum
  • 2nd Vice President / Director
    • Marty Rosauer
  • Assistant Treasurer / Director
    • Jim Filipiak
  • General Purchasing Director (confirmed)
    • Joe Faraone
  • Metal Purchasing Director (confirmed)
    • Tim ‘Sarge’ Raddatz
  • Welding Purchasing Director (confirmed)
    • Lee Schwartz

Lee thanked all volunteers who have contributed to the Club:

  • Saturday Morning cleaning crew
  • Maintenance Team
  • Club Monitors
  • Class Instructors
  • Mailbox Team
  • IT Computer Support Team
  • All members who contribute to our club

On behalf of all club members, Wendi thanked Lee for his contributions to the club during his 2 terms as President.

There were no comments or questions from the floor. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:15am by Mike Bell #978, seconded by Paul Burrier #634 – all were in favor.

Cake, coffee, bottled water was served following the meeting.

Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
March 16, 2026

General Membership Minutes – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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