Nov. Minutes & "Whatever"

11/5/12 Pres. Al Bruton called the meeting to order at a prompt 6:35pm The usual suspects of members and a proper quorum of the board were in attendance. Treasurer, Jeff Middlebrook, reported a not quite robust bank balance, but enough to see us through the year. Membership chairman, Bill Middlebrook brought more good news of our escalating member roles, now at 229 & climbing. Vice Pres. & mystery man, Larry Chvatal, in his continuing efforts to keep the mind numbing machinations of the "dash for cash" safely veiled, has wisely elected to redo, reset, & reconfigure the rules for 2013. This should be a serious plus as it wouldn't be nearly as much fun if you you knew what the heck was going on. Pres. Bruton introduced the slate of nominees for the year end election. Not much change:: Nominees from the floor welcomed. If want to run for a spot, nominate yourself. As Dracula might say, "we need your blood"!! The beat goes on at City Hall!! Our club spokesmen, Bruton, Berk, & Chvatal try to make nice with the city & mgmt. Of all things, we're now in a big bulletin board bruhaha! In deference to the continued beautification of the Balboa great room, it been decided that the north wall could be put to better use. A mural or collage depicting the history of our historic place has been suggested. This seems like good idea as it is a great focal point and would certainly generate beauty and interest. Mgmt. has denied any desire to include their own pictures in this artistic endeavor. Where this leaves our own bulletin board is anybodys guess. The eastern wall has been suggested as it is now occupied by a quite unattractive & mostly unused pin board. So far mgmt. has been mute. Film at 11:00!! Anyway, the night was dark & cold. The meeting was mercifully brief. "Shake um up", came the cry,--- Honest Ollie responded,-- the circular receptacle was spun,-- round & round she went & when it stopped, honest Ollie pulled red tickets that were actually sold that very evening. Some of us old timers #s were called. What a thrill!-- What a scene! As we gleefully hobbled to the front to collect long overdue largess!! Take that Newbys!! Come on out,-- get in on the "gold"!! Adjournment was at 7:10pm. Roy Long sec.