General - November 14, 2009
GENERAL MEETING -- SAN FRANCISCO CLUB FOR THE DEAF
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 – DCC, San Leandro
UNOFFICIAL
President David Martin called in meeting at 9:20 AM.
Roll call: President David Martin, Vice President Jaime Jackerson, Secretary Jerry Grigsby, Board Michelle Hughes, Board Brenda Call, Membership Director Judy Ford, Trustee Elizabeth Grigsby, Trustee Buddy Singleton, and Trustee Stan Smith
Absent: Treasurer Richard Bonheyo, Event Director Tom Murillo, and Board LeRoy Boren Jr.
Members: 43 members attended the meeting
Pledge to the Flag: Jerry Grigsby
Minutes: Jaime Jackerson moved that September 2009 Minutes be corrected as read.
President David Martin’s Report:
He reported that our Return On Investment (ROI) with DCARA with all deaf organizations in Bay Area will take place on January 30th, 2010 at DCC. He will help create flyer and spread the word with DCARA and CAD. He reminded us that the members interested in being elected to be sure he/she is in good standing accordance to By-Laws. He said revisions to the By-Laws need to be reviewed and voted on today. These were recommendations made from Gerald "Bummy" Berstein. The By-Laws were changed to make it stronger for the club. He will let the By-Law committee explain the changes and we will vote on whether to accept these new changes. He met with the Trustees and went over the board's performance for this year. Trustee will give their report later in the meeting. He said SFCD had a booth during DCARA's Oktoberfest event. The event was a success. CSD Bengals hosted a BBQ dinner for the members of SFCD. He said it was fun and the football game was close. He thanked Bengals for hosting the event. He informed us that we rented and shared a booth at Deaf Nation with CAD. We got few new members joining our club. During CSDF's 150 Anniversary, the club received a nice award thanking us for our contribution to the event. He reminded us that the next Proposal meeting will take place in January 2010.
Vice President Jaime Jackerson’s Report:
He thanked Judy for her work with Bocce event and taking care of membership.
Secretary Jerry Grigsby’s Report:
Apple Hill event was very nice. Many members expressed desire for the club to continue to host these types of event in the future. I do want to thank Beth for being a great interpreter. He thanked Board Hughes for providing food for the members for today's meeting.
Treasurer Richard Bonheyo’s Report:
Absent
Trustee’s Report:
Buddy Singleton said the board did a great job this year. He received no word regarding SFCD's mortgage situation. The mortgagee can refinance at any time but they are very quiet. If they do decide to refinance, we will meet with them and renegotiate. He informed us that his term is up and he would like to run for the position of Trustee again.
Membership Director Judy Ford’s Report:
She said the Bocce Event was a success despite over 100 degree day! She hopes that SFCD will continue to host Bocce event in the future. She thanked PAC for doing a great job cooking lunch for the event and that they met our ROI.
Board Michelle Hughes’s Report:
No report.
Board Brenda Call’s Report:
She said youth program survey will be put on hold.
Board LeRoy Boren, Jr’s Report:
Absent
Event Director Tom Murillo’s Report:
Absent
Ad Hoc Committee:
By-laws – Chaired by Jerry Grigsby. Committee – David Martin and Buddy Singleton. Proposed new bylaws and went over new changes in By-Laws. After answering few questions, the changes were approved.
DCARA New DCC – Put on back burner until DCARA decides which direction they will take.
Website – No report.
SFCD Sponsored Organizations’ Report:
CalBASS: No Report
SFCD Stingers (Women’s Softball Team): Rima Cornish – she said the team came in second place at NSDAA tournament this past summer. She said other sponsor also helped with paying for the trip to Florida for the tournament. Next year's tournament will be held in Portland, Oregon. She said our sponsored money went towards hotel expenses, water bottles for the tournament, and other expenses.
CSDF - Middle School Football – Bengals: No Report but was informed that the team is now playing in the playoff today at 12:30 at Irvington High School.
SFCD to host Pacific Coast Deaf Bowling Association/Pacific Coast Women’s Bowling Association’s Bowling Tournament in May of 2009: Randy Swenson – Submitted final financial report. After answering few questions, the report was approved. SFCD is now waiting for Randy to close bowling bank account and give the total amount to Treasurer Bonheyo.
Northern California Deaf Campers: Michelle Hughes – She said they had a wonderful campout event last October at Casa de Fruta. Over 100 people attended the event, nine tents, and 11 RV. They held a costume contest which is one of the most popular events each year. They played Bocce, card games, host several children games, and socialized. She said NCDC now have 76 members.
DCARA: No Report
Standing Business:
1. None
Old Business:
1. David Martin/Judy Ford – Moved that SFCD rent a bank safety box. Referred for further study.
Old Business – Donations and Sponsorships:
1. None
New Business:
1. Jaime Jackerson/Jerry Grigsby - Moved that SFCD host Poker Tournament in February in DCC (if DCC have opening date) PASS
2. Michelle Hughes/Brenda Call - Move that all officers except President and Vice President to host or co-host an event. Amend At least one officer at every event. PASS - This motion will be added to the "Standing Rules"
3. Michelle Hughes/John Solazzo - Move that the board has to discuss and decide whether or not to include children for each event. PASS
4. Buddy Singleton/Stan Smith - Allow CAD obtain SFCD address database for political purposes. All addresses given to CAD will be kept secretly/confidentially. AMEND - Only members in good standing. PASS
New Sponsor/Donation Request:
1. None
Action Items:
None
Election 2010-2011:
The following people were nominated:
Jerry Grigsby, David Martin, Richard Bonheyo (via proxy by Bernice Singleton), Jaime Jackerson, Michelle Hughes, Brenda Call, Judy Ford, Tom Ahern, Clark Brooke, John Solazzo, and Rima Cornish.
The top seven votes elected to serve on SFCD board were:
Jerry Grigsby, David Martin, Richard Bonheyo, Judy Ford, Brenda Call, Tom Ahern, and Clark Brooke.
Buddy Singleton will continue to serve as Trustee - 2010-2012. Vote was casted by Secretary by ACL.
Announcement:
Clark Brooke informed us that the PAC group is doing well. He plans to hire a Magician to put on a show here in DCC as part of thank you SFCD for donating funds to the group. All profits from Magician show will go to SFCD. There will be other Magician show at CSDF to help PAC to continue to raise funds for their future needs.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:32 AM.
Respectfully submitted by
Jerry Grigsby
SFCD Secretary