Called to order at 7:08 pm by Assistant Vice President Dave Pierce
Members present – 12
No guests present.
Review of the Minutes of the October meeting provided no changes or corrections.
Motion to approve by: Ed Buck
Seconded by: Ed Bradley
Vote: carried
Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren and is available to signed in members on the web site.
Motion to accept by: Nik Zinsli
Seconded by: Dave Pierce
Vote: carried
New Member application for membership for David Drake was motioned by Dan McLaren and approved by membership present. Dan Osborn has been working with David the past few weeks and David is very enthusiastic.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nik Zinsli reported that Google has suspended our website ad account due to ‘abuse’ according to their Terms. An appeal was filed and rejected and thus the Ad Revenue from the web site will no longer be available.
In George Orphan’s absence, Dan McLaren reported that the Swap Shop was profitable by about $2100. This was considered excellent by the membership present that had attended the Swap Shop because the effects of the economy were evident in the number of people attending and the number of people renting tables. It was noted that both buyers and sellers seemed satisfied with the day… George believes it would be beneficial for the Board to meet and go over the Swap Meet and identify the things that went well and not so we can improve on the event next year. One suggestion was to admit everyone as soon as the set up is complete…
NEW BUSINESS:
Dave reminded all that AMA elections now in progress – vote must be postmarked before Nov. 12 for President, Executive Vice President, and District VII Vice President.
The floor was opened for additional Nominations for 2012 Officers. Added were:
President Nik Zinsli (offered to hold both the President and Web Master positions)
Vice-President Dave Pierce
Assistant Vice-President George Orphan
Previously Nominated:
Secretary-Treasurer (2 year term) Dan McLaren
Lead Field Safety Officer Ed Bradley
Field Maintenance Officer Ed Fowler
Social Director Mark Schmaltz
Web Master Nik Zinsli
Ed Buck moved the nominations be closed. Dan McLaren seconded the motion and the motion carried. Since there is no contested position, per the Bylaws (Section V, F) the slate will be voted on at the December meeting with no ballets mailed.
Dan Osborn was given permission to take down for safe keeping the flag and banner in the shelter for the winter.
Nik Zinsli noted the Web Domain is up for renewal. Dan McLaren asked how we could make the web site the property of KRAM rather than a person to protect the Club from unintended ownership issues. Nik will advise Dan for resolution.
Club dues remain $75 for 2012 can be given to Dan McLaren at any time you see me or mailed to
1058 San Lucia SE
East Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506
AMA dues are submitted directly to the AMA. The club will not be submitting
AMA dues for you this year.
Dan McLaren made a motion to authorize Dave Kingma and Randy Bursley to purchase $75 Christmas fruit baskets for our Landlord and two neighbors. Dan Osborn seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Next meeting: December 6, 2011 at 7:00pm at Kellogsville High School
Motion to adjourn: 7:40 pm
Motion by: Ed Buck
Seconded by: Dave Kingma
Vote carried
Nik Zinsli did a show and tell on a new simulator he discovered from a place called Dealextreme.com. The simulator was complete with multiple connectors and programs and sold for $20 (Nik thinks the software is probably pirated but the price is right.) For more information, contact Nik.
