Title: mar-10 exec board minutes
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ST. LUKE CATHOLIC MEN’S CLUB
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, March15, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.

Opening Prayer led by Chaplain Nat Chavez.
Pledge of Allegiance led by John Donnellan.

Welcome new members & guests:
The following new members & guests were introduced: James Benavides, son of Dr. Jose Benavides; Dennis Lopez, guest of Joe Pina & Mike Perez; and Kevin Pots of Crosstrail Outfitters.

Monthly Birthday List:
Names of all those with March birthdays were read and those present were honored with a round of “Happy Birthday.”  The most senior member was Charles Eckert (age 82) and the youngest member was Tony Paniagua (age 45).

Introduction of the cooking team:
Don Jungman and his crew, Homer Fetzer, Ben Olenick, Benny De Los Santos, Ike Eisenmenger, and Bill Cummings, were introduced and thanked for a well prepared and delicious meal of deer sausage, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, brownies and ice cream.

Minutes of the previous meeting:
The minutes of the February 15, 2010 SLMC General Membership Meeting were presented by Secretary Mike Raign. The minutes were approved as presented on the club website.

Club Correspondence:
Secretary Mike Raign presented several pieces of mail which were made available for reading and are noted at the end of this report.

Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Greg Shean and is attached hereto.  The financial report was approved as presented.  Greg reported that next month’s meal will be fajitas prepared by Oscar Uresti and his crew.

Guest speaker:
Ruben Balle of the Veteran’s Land Board spoke to the members about Texas Veterans’ benefit programs.  He can be contacted at (210) 355-1922.

Reports of Appointed Officers:

•	Budget & Finance - Larry Ridder had no report.

•	Chaplain - Nat Chavez thanked SLMC members who attended the first Stations of the Cross on February 19, 2010.  Nat said there were 15 members out of 90 parishioners.  The Stations are ongoing though Lent.

•	Inventory Control - Rico Silvas reported that the storerooms are 85% back in order.  There is a need to build storage boxes for tents.  Rico will schedule a work day to clean & sanitize ice chests.  He purchased 14 new ice chests for the WGD.  Also, Rico has begun returning unused items for credit.

•	Membership - Les Melgham was not present.  However, President Matt Mora reported there are 178 paid members.

•	Procurement - vacant.

Reports of Standing Committees:

•	Benevolence - Ralf Meneses was not present.

•	Christian Services - Alfredo Avila reported that Bob Ptacek fell three times; Christy Cilfone wasn’t looking well; Jack Regal couldn’t make the meeting; and Jack Vance was having trouble walking.

•	Entertainment - Wallie Fields & Mario Medina reported that date of the SLMC Spurs game will be changed.  A SLMC Missions baseball game has been scheduled on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.  The Missions will play Midland, with fireworks following the game.  The Wild Game Funds Distribution Dinner is scheduled on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall.  The event will be rent-free.  J.D. from Outback Steakhouse has been approached about catering the event.  Ralf Meneses confirmed that Outback will cater.  Wallie asked that Everett approach Today’s Catholic magazine about PR for the distribution dinner.  The Christmas Dinner Dance is set for Saturday, December 11, 2010.  The parish family center will cost $1,000.  Admission costs may increase this year.

•	Public Relations - Everett Elstak was not present.

•	Communications - Marvin Berg had no deaths to report.  However, member Marcelo Barron’s mother passed away over the weekend.

•	Webmaster - John Hardin was not present.

•	Wild Game Dinner - Rico Silvas reported the 36^th Annual WGD was a huge success, thanks to all who participated.  A “lessons learned” meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.  Rico requested positive comments and suggestions made in writing.  Everyone is invited, but the meeting is not mandatory.  Rico thanked Gary Pruski for help on short notice and said they will probably become our provider for deer meat for future WGDs.  Rico has met with Halo Distributing, Silver Eagle and HEB.  HEB donated 32 turkeys and sold everything else at cost.  Next year, Rico plans to switch to cans instead of keg beer.  Wallie suggested using 14 oz. cups to prevent spillage.  In addition, all corporate waiters and bartenders will be hired next year.  The auction brought in $36,140, with everyone paid in full.  Rico reported that there were 419 “Big Bucks” tickets sold.  “Big Bucks” ticket sales will start in July and each member will be issued two tickets to sell.  The next WGD is on March 5, 2011.

Alex Flores reported that he sold 555 tickets for a total of $43,930 paid admission.  There were 56 tables (52 tables of 10 and 4 table of 8).  Alex also asked to recognize Larry Dryer, Dennis Fitzpatrick, Brett Ingram, and Lauren Bowen, who each sold three tables.  R.C. Contreras sold four tables and Joe Pina sold eight tables.

Reports of Special Committees:

•	Audit - Bobby Margo & David Keller reported that the audit is complete and they presented the reports of the Audit Committee to the SLMC Executive Board on March 8, 2010.

•	Lifetime - Terry Sparrow had no report (OCC).
•	Scholarship - Alex Flores had no report (OCC).

Reports of Ad Hoc Committees:

•	Buildings & Grounds/ Capital Campaign - Duffy Bowen & Don O’Brien reported that there was a meeting on last Thursday to discuss the design of the new Life Center and Gym. 

•	Fiesta Booth - Rico Silvas reported that he is resigning as SLMC Fiesta chairman because of his membership on the Fiesta Finale Commission.  Lee Ingram, Alfredo Avila and Robert Gonzales were named co-chairs.  Rico reminded everyone they needed TABC certification to serve beer at Fiesta Finale.

•	Nominations - Terry Sparrow, Alex Flores and Duffy Bowen will present a slate of candidates and nominations will be taken from the floor at the next general meeting in April.  Elections will be held in May.

•	Life Center - Matt Mora advised that he will form a committee to look out for the interests of the SLMC during the design process.

Unfinished Business:	none

New Business:	none

Announcements/ comments for the good of the club:	St. Patrick’s Day toast by Don O’Brian and Steve Kelly.

Raffle winners were Rodrigo Alonso, Don O’Brien, Sam Noriega, Oscar Villarreal, and Larry Dryer.

Motion to Adjourn was made by Lauren Bowen and seconded by Joe Pina.

Closing Prayer was led by Chaplain Nat Chavez.

Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Correspondence:

Frost National Bank - monthly statement
Termnet Merchant Services - monthly statement
Illusions Rentals and Designs - rental invoice

St. Bridget’s Convent - request for WGD funds
ALS Association - request for WGD funds

Frost National Bank - SLMC Bevcorp monthly statement
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - SLMC Bevcorp tax notice