MINUTES

OF THE 5th MEETING

OF

THE DELMARVA EMERALD SOCIETY

Friday 6 August 2010

Station 7 Restaurant – 7456 Gumboro Road - Pittsville, Maryland 21850

 

President Jester called the meeting to order @ 19:28.

The following Executive members were present:

·         President Jester

The following Directors were present:

·         Director O’Barsky

·         Director Paige

The following members were present:

·         Chuck Snyder

·         Rodney Sharpley

·         David Insley

·         Chris Brasure

·         Rob Strobel

·         Jim Gladwell

·         Chad Hudson

·         Scott Ward

·         Zach Bridges

·         Pat Andrews

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by President Jester and approved.

The Treasurer’s report was read by President Jester and approved.

·         Beginning balance of $1101.00

·         Ending balance of $1253.00

Committee Reports

·         9/11 Cruise

o   Cruise details were presented by President Jester

o   The final price came out to $45

o   Menu - Mini Pit Beef Sandwiches - Pork Sliders - Asian Wings - Steamed Shrimp - Cole Slaw - Watermelon Triangles

o   Happy Hour prices on drinks before and after the cruise

o   2 kegs donated for the cruise, working on a third

o   Advanced ticket sales only - e-mail for reservations - be sure to give your t-shirt size(s) when you reserve your spot(s)

o   80 tickets only and they are going to go FAST

·         Calendar

o   Have found 13 models

o   12  months and 1 cover

Unfinished Business

·         T-shirts

o   The final design options of the logo were presented

o   Motion made by Rodney Sharpley and seconded.

o   Accepted unanimously.

·         501 (c)(3) Paperwork

o   President Jester Advised that the accountant had put our paperwork on hold temporarily, but is moving along.

o   $150 of the $400 needed to file the paperwork has been donated.

 

Proposition for membership

·         Megan Hudson

o   Sponsored by Korb

o   Likes the brotherhood and what the Society Stands for

o   Interested in playing the drums

o   Motion made by Gladwell to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         William “Skip” Carey

o   Sponsored by O’Barsky

o   Interested in brotherhood

o   Wants to wear skirts

o   Recommended bunkerkilts.com

o   Motion made by O’Barsky to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         Sean Guschke

o   Sponsored by Ward and Tom Harmon

o   Already a bagpiper

o   Motion made by O’Barsky to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         Darrin Scott

o   Recommended by Flanagan, Andrews, Paige, Gladwell

o   Likes the Brotherhood and friends

o   Motion made by Paige to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         Steve Larmore

o   Recommended by Korb, Sharpley, and Ward

o   Will offer support for the Pipes and Drums

o   Motion made by O’Barsky to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         Gerald Brinson

o   Recommended by Bridges and Paige

o   Will attempt the pipes

o   Interested because of the brotherhood and new challenge

o   Motion made by Paige to accept and seconded

o   Approved

 

·         James Northam

o   Recommended by Sharpley

o   Interested in pipes and drums, brotherhood

o   Motion made by Paige to accept and seconded

o   Approved unanimously

 

·         Dave Bowling

o   Sponsored by Paige and Strobel

o   Will attempt to play pipes or drums

o   Motion made by O’Barsky to accept and seconded

o   Approved

New Business

·         Chad Hudson inquired about the t-shirt printer and advised he may know of a cheaper place to get them made

·         Front of t-shirt discussed

o   O’Barsky recommended using the Claddagh and Established year

o   Hold on t-shirt front until e-mail distribution

·         Polo shirts were discussed, but it was decided to get the t-shirts done first

·         The Dagsboro poker run and car show at Indian River High on Aug. 28 was discussed as a possibility for a recruitment place

·         Gladwell advised that there could not be a poker run with the Knights of St. Florian

·         Payment of dues

Motion to adjourn was made @ 20:11

 

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Paige - Director

Delmarva Emerald Society

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