Delaware PCA Exec Meeting Notes – November 20, 2006

 

Attending

            Mark Weining,  Bob Bloser,  Carl Thompson, Nick Dunlop, AK, Anthony Guzzo,  Stover Babcock, Pam Prumpkin - via audio conference – Jon Walton and Jane Fox .

 

Mark opened the meeting by thanking Nick Dunlop (Vice President) and Pam Prunkin (Secretary) for stepping into the two positions.  Mark was re-elected President as was Stover as Treasurer.

 

Old Business

            Last month the committee had agreed to make a contribution to the Amish community after the recent event at the school.  Stover prepared a $200 check and AK will arrange delivery.

 

            Jon Waltons ride and drive event (not a PCA event) was discussed.  The event was very successful and included almost 40 vehicles.  All who attended were pleased – Jon will provide an article for the newsletter and next year will be planning additional events.

 

New Business

            Meeting locations – Still looking – Going to have AK look into the German Club as a possibility.

 

            Holiday Party – Nick reported we presently have 46 attending – Mark will have Scott check with George Alderman and Stromski (sp?).  A final number needs to be communicated one week before the party. 

-          Chineese Auction – Mark will buy tickets

-          Nick was authorized to purchase a $250 gift certificate from Winner as a door prize.

-          Awards discussed and planned (not published in notes)  - Enthusiast award was not resolved and Mark will solicit further input from the board members for this award.

-          Carl agreed to distribute to each board member a list of names to call to try to improve attendance.

-          Jon will bring the remaining supply of commerative  wine glasses for consumption.

 

Toy Drive – Jon reported the Winner Porsche contribution is still not resolved and will check with Steve.

-          Santas participation has been confirmed

-          He will handle the collection of $300 in receipts for Jim Becker (Zone 2).

-          Event will begin around 10AM at Winner with plans to drive to the Boys and Girls Club around noon.

-          Mark re-iterated that we cannot accept the use of a car from Winner for this event.  PCA Insurance concerns.

 

Future Event at Terry Menacker’s business. – Terry has indicated he is open to hosting a limited gathering at his 202 location which might include the “testing” of driver simulation equipment that he has on order.  Was briefly discussed and might be a candidate location for future Exec Mtg.

 

Newsletter deadlines – Set for 11/26.

-          Presidents Message – New Member Social – Toy Drive – Recent Ride and Drive – Holiday Party – Quiz questions

 

Future Meetings

-          Nick will confirm with Matildas for January

-          Chris will check for February for a possible carting event.

 

December Planning Session – Mark would like to schedule a planning session in December – Let him know when you might be available.

 

Bob Bloser – Dec 7, 2006