NSR/CLC
Board Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 2003
Meeting was called to order at
7:15PM in the West Wood Room at the St. Louis Park City Hall by Jerry
Steelman. The following persons were in attendance:
Jerry Steelman
Director
Duane Warren
Assist. Dir./Reporting
Secretary
Jan Gerecke
Membership
Richard Moeschter Editor
Larry Klement
Treasurer
Bob Campbell
Board Member
Linda Warren
Board Member
Paul Johnson
Board Member
Al Longley
Board Member
Roy Boone
Columnist
Old
Business:
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NSR MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Jan Gerecke reported that the current paid membership stands at
99 active members. This is
lower than the high of 115 at the end of last year however, Duane
commented that this is higher than the 85 paid members that we had at
this time last year. (Note: many of our members are out of the state
during the winter and send in their memberships after returning to
Minnesota in March or April) Recruiting of new members and National
members will continue throughout the year.
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Events Report:
Linda
Warren reported that all of the year's events have been set up
and are posted in the newsletter and on the web site. Currently 25
have signed up for the Old Log Dinner Theater on March 30th. The
next burger run is at Santorinni’s and pre-registration is not
required for this event, Linda has noted that more establishments are
requiring pre-registration and/or prepayment as the group
expands to the 25 to 35 size. She is open to suggestions from the
membership. If you have any ideas on locations for next year, call Linda
at 763-420-7980.
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Editor’s Report:
Richard Moeschter reported that he has contacted
all of the CLC Regional Directors and Editors that we will not be
mailing the newsletters to them due to increased costs, and the
availability of the newsletter on the NSR Web Site, This is being well
received. 116 newsletters were mailed outlast month at a cost of
approximately $169.00 for printing and postage. (This will amount to
nearly $2,500.00 of our annual budget, see treasurer’s report). With
these costs in mind, a discussion followed regarding the number of
issues per year took place. Duane Warren made the motion that we combine
the September / October issues and the November / December issues as
these issues were near the end of the busy activity season. Bob Campbell
seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously. Richard would also
like to encourage members who prefer to view the newsletter on the web
site to contact him via his e-mail RMoeschter@aol.com and be taken off
the mailing list. (For those who are who are not aware, the NSR has a
great web site where the news letter as well as much more information
can be viewed in full color. All the events are constantly
updated with all changes of dates. times or locations. Take a look at
your first opportunity. You will be impressed’) www. northstar.org or you can find a link through the CLC web site.
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25th Anniversary Celebration:
Bob Campbell reported that 45 people
have already signed up for this event with still about three weeks left
to sign up. Those planning on attending this event should send in their
reservations to be assured a spot! (Deadline is April 17th). A
number of founding members have committed to this event. The archives
have been searched for great memorabilia and other items of interest to
all members. (Do you have anything stashed away that might be of
interest? Dig it out and bring it along or contact Bob.) Also,
Jerry Steelman and Roy Boone reported that MANY GREAT DOOR PRIZES have
been secured from vendors and supporters of our organization and we can
count on the usual great food and first class service that made Mancinis
famous.
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Treasurers Report:
Larry Klement submitted a complete financial
activity report from the first of 2003 up to today’s date. A total
balance of $4680.30 was reported with most of the funds being contained
in an interest bearing account and transferred to the checking account
as needed to meet current expenses.
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Spring Tour:
Jerry Steelman reported for Paul Marcello that all is set up for
the spring tour to Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and Stillwater. Details are
in the newsletter.
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Steak Fry:
Al
Longley is working on securing a location and firming up the date for
Aug.
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Joint Show - Hudson Club:
Al
Longley indicated that a limited number of flyers were printed and that
plans for this show are taking shape. The Hudson Club is having their
first meeting on March 2lst to start setting up the trophy classes. The
Cadillac Club will not be able to attend this meeting but Al or Bob will
call Bruce Wylie to be sure that no final decisions are made regarding
this show without the approval of the NSR. The board feels that we need
to be an equal partner in this event to be able to participate. Al has
already provided input requiring all entries needing to pay at the gate
even if they are featured marques. Also the need to limit the number of
trophy classes to a reasonable number. After further discussion Al
Longley made the motion to continue working on this show provided that
the NSR is an equal partner in the decision making process. Jerry
Steelman amended the motion to have the NSR reimburse Al for the flyers
that were printed for the MCCA coordination meeting. Larry Klement
seconded the amended motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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All GM Car Show:
Duane Warren was not able to attend the last
meeting of the GMCCA but Bruce Hubbard covered this meeting and picked
up the information package.. Bruce is out of town at this time and Duane
will get together with him when he returns.
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Directors Report
Jerry Steelman reported on the status of
the new bylaws for the NSR. Copies were circulated and a discussion
followed. Larry Klement volunteered to do an additional review of the
bylaws as he sits on a number of other boards and is familiar with this
type of document. It was also suggested that we tap the expertise of one
of the attorneys within our membership to see if they might review this
document prior to publishing as part of the 2003 directory. Al Longley
will make this contact. Jerry also discussed the directors insurance
that the NSR purchases each year from the CLC. It has been noted that
there is a large deductible with this policy and the new bylaws will
cover how and when this deductible can and will be satisfied if the need
ever arises. A final draft of the bylaws will be prepared prior to the
next board meeting and acceptance will be discussed and voted on by the
board. Jerry also presented his proposed budget for the year 2003, With
projected expenses at $5,175.00 and anticipated revenue at
$6,060.00 we can expect a net gain of $885.00 in our treasury.
This projection would be increased slightly by the proposed change to
the publishing schedule of the newsletter. Larry Klement made the motion
to accept the budget as submitted. Motion seconded by Paul Johnson
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fund
Raisers:
Richard Moeschter presented the flyer for a neon Cadillac wall
clock. A discussion followed. These clocks could be made available to
the members at a cost of $55.00 plus $8.00 shipping (if you want
delivered to your door, or free delivery if you pickup at a club event).
Larry Klement made the motion to adopt the clocks as an official club
fund-raiser. Motion seconded by Richard Moeschter. Motion passed
unanimously. Jan also reported that she is still receiving additional
orders for the club logo shirts. Both of these projects should help
offset the increased expenses we have been encountering.
Advertising
Revenue:
Roy Boone presented his contact list and results of his
efforts to solicit ads for the
newsletter and the web site. He reported that nine new advertisers have
signed on the dotted line and he expects to finalize as many as ten
additional over the next few weeks. Many
thanks to Roy for his efforts to help out with this time consuming Task
Meeting was adjourned at 9:35PM.
Duane Warren, Reporting Secretary
