NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM at LaHacienda Rec Center.  The speaker for the meeting will be Chief Ed Nathanson of the Lady Lake Police Department speaking on the “Help Them Call Home Program.” Donuts, coffee and tea will be furnished.

SHIRTS

Both members and spouses shirts can be ordered at 3 Amigos Pro Shop next to McCall’s Restaurant.  There are Club Jackets available through Audrey Williams (406-7609).  

 DUES 

2010 dues of $10 are now due.  If you have not paid, please bring a check for $10 made out to “Police and Fire Retirees Club” to the February meeting.

CLUB PICNIC

 Mike has made arrangements for our club picnic to be held on Sunday, March 21 at Mulberry Grove Rec Center.  The cost per club member and spouse will be $6.50. Checks and signups will be taken at the February meeting.  More details will be announced at the meeting.  Also checks may be mailed to Lyn Lobdell, 1029 Nell Way, The Villages FL 32159.

SICK BAY 

If any member becomes aware of a sick member or spouse whom we should respond to, let Helen Cusack or Mike Varga know.  Contact Helen at 753-1873 or at patandhelen@embarqmail.com

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

At our November 2007 meeting it was voted to support the Christian Food Pantry in Lady Lake or other needy Food Pantries by bringing canned or dried food products to each of our meetings so we hope you will bring what you can.

VETERANS SALUTING

 
A club member forwarded this which was passed as part of the Defense Authorization Act of 2008. "Sec. 594. Conduct by members of the Armed Forces and Veterans out of uniform during hoisting, lowering, or passing of United States Flag. Section 9 of title 4, United States Code  “Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.”
 

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

The Officers have proposed amendments for three Articles of the Constitution that will be presented to the membership this month for voting on.  The changes are in red and underlined with deletions having a strikethrough.  The amendments are on the next page. 

Current Membership – 313

ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP 

SECTION 3  A non-voting honorary membership may be prescribed for a worthy adult resident of the community, provided that said individual has been proposed in accordance with the bylaws of the organization.  The spouse of a member shall automatically become an honorary member.

 ARTICLE V
OFFICERS 

SECTION 1  The government of this organization shall be vested in an executive board. This board will be charged with the management of the organization within the established policy of the membership.  A spouse of a member may be eligible for election to the position of Secretary. 

SECTION 2  The executive board shall consist of: 

                                                                         The Chair:       President
                                                                                                Vice President
                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer
                                                                                                Treasurer

                                                     
ARTICLE VI
ELECTIONS 

SECTION 1  The officers of this organization shall be elected to biennial offices by ballot during the regular monthly meeting of May with the first nominations in April.  The President and Treasurer shall be elected in even years and the Vice President and Secretary shall be elected during odd years. 

SECTION 2  Ten (10) Forty Five  (45) members present at this meeting will constitute a quorum for the purpose of electing said officers.