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Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2021
President Charlie Rohrer called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Craig Marvill gave the financial report, the closing balance for October was $1822.51. President Charlie opened a discussion on donating the food that Ed Plazek collected at our cruise nights. It was decided to give it to the food bank located at the Living Word Lutheran Church on Easton Road in Roslyn. Club members are asked to meet at the Rite Aid parking lot, 1321 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA 19001 on this Saturday, November 20th at 9:45 AM. We will proceed across the street to the Living Word Lutheran Church at 10:00 AM to make the donation. Regarding the cruise nights, Activities Chairman Joe Fite suggested that we resume selling 50/50 tickets at our cruise nights; details on this are to be worked out. Cruise night music was also discussed, opinions were expressed for and against this practice. We will revisit this later on before arriving at a decision on this matter.
President Charlie reported that he and Craig Marvill will pay a visit to the VE Club this week to discuss plans for our club banquet in March. President Charlie opened a discussion on having club breakfasts as social events a couple of times a year. Member reaction to the idea was favorable so this will be looked into later on. Regarding club dues, it was noted that $25.00 dues are due by the club banquet in March. A discussion ensued on what to do about members who are chronically late in paying dues without a good reason for the delay. Continuing to carry such members is unfair to the majority of members who are in good standing and are prompt in paying dues. A $15.00 late fee charge was mentioned as an incentive to pay on time and opinions for and against this proposal were expressed. It was decided that this is something for the Bylaws Committee to consider.
Dave DeBalko reported on the possibility of getting new club attire. He suggested and the members agreed that golf shirts are more desirable than t-shirts. Sam Lybrand express an interest in windbreakers also. Dave will get prices on these items for us.
Activites Chairman Joe Fite would like to have the club tour the Fonthill Mansion in Doylestown on Saturday, December 11th. If enough members attend we could get a group discount on admission. Contact Joe at fitey@verizon.net or 215-593-6546. Other tours he’s considering are a trip to Jerry’s Auto Museum in Pottsville, which is located in a former Studebaker dealership. The Yuengling Brewery is nearby and could be included in this tour. Jerry’s season starts in April so the tour would be in the Spring. A trip to Automania in January in Allentown is under consideration. Sam Lybrand suggested we tour the museum on Wyandotte Road again and Joe will look into this.
In upcoming events the Roxborough Ridge Runners Rockin’ the Ridge will be on Saturday, May 7 th if the City grants the permit;
Ambler auto show, May 15th, if permitted; Parx Casino, May 22nd;
Our own Cool Cars in the School Yard show on June 11th ;
Goldstein’s Funeral Home in Southampton, July 10th .
A question was asked about member Sharon Wack’s condition. Family members have been contacted but the calls haven’t been returned so her current condition is unknown.
With no further business to discuss, President Charlie adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, December 12th, 1:00 PM at the Upper Moreland Township Public Library, 109 Park Avenue in Willow Grove.
Attending the meeting: Dave DeBalko, Joe Fite, Mark Hildebrand, Sam Lybrand with Irene and Michael, Craig Marvill, Ed Plazek, Dan Reiniger, Charlie Rohrer, Don Shields, Paul and Eileen Tholey, Bob Widin.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Shields, Secretary
President Charlie Rohrer called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Craig Marvill gave the financial report, the closing balance for October was $1822.51. President Charlie opened a discussion on donating the food that Ed Plazek collected at our cruise nights. It was decided to give it to the food bank located at the Living Word Lutheran Church on Easton Road in Roslyn. Club members are asked to meet at the Rite Aid parking lot, 1321 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA 19001 on this Saturday, November 20th at 9:45 AM. We will proceed across the street to the Living Word Lutheran Church at 10:00 AM to make the donation. Regarding the cruise nights, Activities Chairman Joe Fite suggested that we resume selling 50/50 tickets at our cruise nights; details on this are to be worked out. Cruise night music was also discussed, opinions were expressed for and against this practice. We will revisit this later on before arriving at a decision on this matter.
President Charlie reported that he and Craig Marvill will pay a visit to the VE Club this week to discuss plans for our club banquet in March. President Charlie opened a discussion on having club breakfasts as social events a couple of times a year. Member reaction to the idea was favorable so this will be looked into later on. Regarding club dues, it was noted that $25.00 dues are due by the club banquet in March. A discussion ensued on what to do about members who are chronically late in paying dues without a good reason for the delay. Continuing to carry such members is unfair to the majority of members who are in good standing and are prompt in paying dues. A $15.00 late fee charge was mentioned as an incentive to pay on time and opinions for and against this proposal were expressed. It was decided that this is something for the Bylaws Committee to consider.
Dave DeBalko reported on the possibility of getting new club attire. He suggested and the members agreed that golf shirts are more desirable than t-shirts. Sam Lybrand express an interest in windbreakers also. Dave will get prices on these items for us.
Activites Chairman Joe Fite would like to have the club tour the Fonthill Mansion in Doylestown on Saturday, December 11th. If enough members attend we could get a group discount on admission. Contact Joe at fitey@verizon.net or 215-593-6546. Other tours he’s considering are a trip to Jerry’s Auto Museum in Pottsville, which is located in a former Studebaker dealership. The Yuengling Brewery is nearby and could be included in this tour. Jerry’s season starts in April so the tour would be in the Spring. A trip to Automania in January in Allentown is under consideration. Sam Lybrand suggested we tour the museum on Wyandotte Road again and Joe will look into this.
In upcoming events the Roxborough Ridge Runners Rockin’ the Ridge will be on Saturday, May 7 th if the City grants the permit;
Ambler auto show, May 15th, if permitted; Parx Casino, May 22nd;
Our own Cool Cars in the School Yard show on June 11th ;
Goldstein’s Funeral Home in Southampton, July 10th .
A question was asked about member Sharon Wack’s condition. Family members have been contacted but the calls haven’t been returned so her current condition is unknown.
With no further business to discuss, President Charlie adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, December 12th, 1:00 PM at the Upper Moreland Township Public Library, 109 Park Avenue in Willow Grove.
Attending the meeting: Dave DeBalko, Joe Fite, Mark Hildebrand, Sam Lybrand with Irene and Michael, Craig Marvill, Ed Plazek, Dan Reiniger, Charlie Rohrer, Don Shields, Paul and Eileen Tholey, Bob Widin.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Shields, Secretary
