NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM at LaHacienda Rec Center.  We are back in our normal room, bigger and newly remodeled. The speakers for the meeting will be members of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. 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).

HELP WANTED

We have our coffee and donut people but are still looking for a couple of volunteers to handle the club’s golf outings.  We normally have 2 per year.

DUES

 
2010 dues of $10 are now due.  Please bring a check for $10 made out to “Police and Fire Retirees Club” to the January meeting.  Bob’s helper, Rosanna, will be back. 

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.

 

CHRISTMAS PARTY 

We had 59 at our Christmas Party which was apparently enjoyed by all who attended.  I think especially by Jack M.

CLUB WEBSITE

Please visit the club’s website, http://www.policeandfireretireesclub.us, and check out the “Buy & Sell” section.  If you have an item to sell or are looking for something please email the webmaster to have it listed.
  

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 at the February meeting.  The changes are in red and underlined with deletions having a strikethrough.  The amendments are below.

Current Membership – 304

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.