SUN LAKES AERO CLUB
Board of Directors Meeting
November 10, 2009

Present at the Meeting:

Al Galvi, Vice President
Earl Cuyler, Treasurer & Activity Director
Gary Vacin, Publicity Director
Ben Thompson, Director
Tom Malthaner, Secretary
Vern Nelson, Director & Web Master
Richard Simmons, Director at Large

Absent from the Meeting:
Bob Walch, President
Elton Dyal, Programs Director

Call to Order:

Al called the meeting to order at 9:32.

The Board voted to add Vern Nelson to the Board as a Director.

Al made a motion to accept the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting on October 13, 2009, as written. Gary seconded and the motion passed.

Vern made a motion to rescind the $15 annual dues set by the Board in the
October Meeting until  a later meeting. Tom seconded and the motion passed.

Vern presented a sheet comparing the tentative 2010 budget with the 2009 budget. The Board discussed the tentative budget and accepted the draft until the December Board Meeting.

Treasurer's Report:

Earl notified the Board that he is resigning as Treasurer effective Jan. 01. 2010. The Board accepted his resignation and thanked him for a job well done.

Earl passed out a financial statement showing $1,013.55 in the bank.

Vern agreed to accept the Treasurer's position as long as he is able.

Al made a motion to add Richard Simmons to the Board as Director-At-Large. Gary seconded the motion and it passed. Richard agreed to keep the members roster. Thanks Richard.

Activity Report:

Earl suggested the Board postponed the tour to Challenger Space center due to lack of   interest. The Board concurred.

Earl will send an e-mail to members stating the tour to Challenger Space Center is postponed.  Also there is no activity for December due the Christmas Holiday. Also, it is important to notify members who want to participate in Fly-ins to meet at the Chandler Airport per instructions; however, it may not be possible to get a seat if the number of aircraft planned, do not show.

Ground tour agenda remains as previous stated. Fly-in agenda remains as planned through Jan, 2010. The following Fly-ins have been added:

Feb. 20, - Flight to Prescott
Mar. 20th. - Flight to Globe
Apr. 17th. - Flight to Lake Havasa

Earl related various menus that could be furnished by the cater for the planned "see ya" cook out on April 24. The Board members liked the ribs, chili etc. menu for last falls, "Welcome Back" cook out.

Tom made a motion to have the dinner catered by the same people who did last fall's cook out on April 24, 2010, at Sisk Park, at no cost to the members. Earl seconded and the motion passed.

Programs Report:

Jessica Cox will be speaker the General meeting on Nov. 16 in the SL Country Club Mirror Room.

Tentative speaker for the meeting on Dec. 14th will be Dan Lance.

Gary will contact Luke Air Force Base to get a speaker for the Jan. 18, 2010 Meeting.

Publicity Report:

Gary will send an article and photo to the Splash of the Eloy Sky Drivers show held on Oct. 17.

Other Business:

Referring to the web Site, Vern notified the Board that he wanted to combine the topics of Public & Member, on the left side of the web site. The Board accepted.

The Board also discussed the wording of the goals of the Club as described on the web site. The Board approved, as written.

Al will make a statement at the Monday General meeting seeking member volunteers to help the Club including positions on the Board. The Club needs younger active members.

Richard suggested the Board keep the dues at $15 and consider door prizes at the monthly General meetings. The Board will consider these suggestion at the December Meeting.

Gary made a motion to present a Club gift of $100 to Jessica Cox to commend her on her accomplishments. Earl seconded and the motion passed.

Al made a motion to adjourn at 10:50. Motion seconded and passed.

Next Board meeting will be on December 08, same time, same place.

Respectfully submitted,

Tom Malthaner
SLAC Secretary