SIR Branch 52
Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Moose Lodge
Paradise, California
January 21, 2015
Incorporated. A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation
for Retired Men Devoted to the Promotion of Independence
and Dignity of Retirement
Attending: Big Sir: Michael Johnson, Little Sir: Phillip Serna, Secretary: Peter Brown, Treasurer: Larry Krepelka,mber
Attendance
2 Chairman: Darrell Bridges, Events Director:
Bernie Dubbert, Directors: John Rawlings, Ted Dzwonek, Fred Carrasca, Jim Long, Randy Bullock
, 2011
TOPIC
OPENING
BIG SIR
LITTLE SIR
SECRETARY
DISCUSSION
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ACTION
STATUS
Big Sir—Michael Johnson opens meeting at 10:02, welcomes all in attendance and reports special structure
to meeting today for a presentation. Roll call taken by Secretary, Peter Brown and a quorum was present.
Michael Johnson—The minutes for the November meeting, which were taken by Jeff Rice, and had been
posted on the web site, were voted on and approved. There was a special meeting in December, 2014 which
was attended by the 2014-2015 board members to discuss the presentation that will be given today. The
presentation had been posted on the web site. Called for guests and there were none. Reported that all
officer positions for 2015 have been filled, including alternates. Mike Hanson will be taking care of the
raffle. Form 27 is in compliance and is up to date. Roster is now on web site and is up to date. Thanked
George Schiller for taking care of that. Any questions can be directed to George. New officers training was
supposed to take place but has not happened yet. Big Sir will check with other branches to see if possible to
combine training. Also, will check at State level for lack of availability of training programs.
Phillip Serna—Read the Branch’s obligations from the SIR Leaders Guide for January and February. Each
of the Obligations were noted as completed or being on track for timely completion. Little Sir excited to take
this office and stated goals for the year are to increase membership and hopefully have a great and successful
year.
Peter Brown—The minutes for the November, 2014 meeting, which were taken by Jeff Rice, and had been
posted on the web site, were voted on and approved.
Voted On
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Accepted
SIR Branch 52
Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Elks Lodge
Paradise California
TOPIC
TREASURER
DISCUSSION
Larry Krepelka—Report given to members as per the form 28, as always any member is welcome to see said
report or obtain a copy if they wish. Larry will be happy to answer any questions you may have about said
report. Motion made to accept report as given-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEMBERSHIP
David Moore—Reported current membership at 103, with 98 active and 5 inactive. State membership stands
at 15, 932. Branch 52 ranks at ninth in the state. There are no new member applications at present.
ATTENDANCE
Darrell Bridges—Reported there were 73 members present at the November Luncheon meeting. There are
no termination actions required at this time.
Paul Plaskiewicz not in attendance.
BOWLING
Ralph Johnson—Reported 59 participants present at last tournament and everyone had a great time.
GOLF
RV’ers
Bernie Dubbert –Reported Spring trips are planned starting in June, with the month of May still open for
Wagon Master. All activities have been posted on web site. Any further questions can be directed to Bernie.
LUNCH OUT
Fred Kopp—Reported all set for first lunch outing will be Thursday, January 22 at Annie’s Country Kitchen
at 1PM.
No report given.
HORSESHOES
No trips currently planned.
FISHING
SUNSHINE
Joe Najera—Reported the passing of a member’s daughter—a card will be sent to the family. Big Sir states
that during an emergency, such as a death in the family, that Branch 52 will cover the cost of the members
lunch. Information should be passed on the Darrell Bridges.
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ACTION
Voted On
STATUS
Accepted
SIR Branch 52
Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Elks Lodge
Paradise California
TOPIC
DISCUSSION
NEWSLETTER
Mike Johnson reported that there were 8 dinners refunded by the Elks due to poor meal quality and the
lateness of the service. The Expenses for the dinner fell only $7 short for the event plan requiring the
Branch’s funds to support that shortfall. A hundred and thirty meal tickets were sold, which included band
members..
George Schillar—Reported that the deadline for articles to be submitted is the last Thursday of the month for
the following newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS
Any New Business to be brought before the Board needs to be submitted 30 days prior to that meeting.
As long as information is given by the 5th of the month for the month in question, this is acceptable.
CHRISTMAS
PARTY
NEW BUSINESS
Randy Bullock presented information about audit. Committees need to report to Randy regarding monetary
balances, which includes beginning and ending balances. Please get information to Randy as soon as
possible.
Asked for any New Business from membership. Paradise Post needs to be notified of change of meeting
location. Mike Johnson will take care of notifying the newspaper. Darrell brought up a question about
insurance coverage for members who are not in attendance for a period of three months and shared members
were asking if the No Lunch Price was planned to be reduced in the future. An additional question was posed
about the cost of lunches. Mike responded that a power point presentation is being given during lunch today
regarding future meeting location and the cost of lunches.
Meeting adjourned : 10:39 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Brown
Secretary, Branch 52
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