Meeting was called to order by President, Randy Duncan at 7:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Randy also.
There were 42 people in attendance, we had a new number introduce herself, Brenda Moreno (husband Stan was unable to attend) and returning members Chris and Bev Keller; also Steve and Donna Farrell have been members for a year but just were able to attend our meeting this month.
Most of our Snow Birds are now back, the reminding ones are due to arrive later this month. WELCOME BACK - so happy to see all of you.
VICE PRESIDENT - Sue Rashford was unable to attend, in her absence her husband Bill read her report. No runs planned for November or December as of this date, but if anyone gets the "urge" to put one together just let the membership know. She also advised us that she would be UNABLE to continue on as our Vice President in the coming year. She will be missed that is for sure. Look for her and Bill to still be VERY active in our club. Reminded us of the Cathedral Boy's and Girl's Club wreath,etc. fund raiser on Monday December 5th at Bonita's Restaurant in Cathedral City, 6 to 9. Tickets are $30.00; 20 food vendors will be there along with live music. There will be a silent and live auction.
Goal is to raise $35,000 as the Berger Foundation will match anything up to that amount.
DINNER NIGHT OUT - Thursday November 17th at the Cliff House in La Quinta - get there at 6:00 and order your dinner before 6:30 to get the Happy Hour Prices. We will be seated in the Patio Area. Contact Joan Lake, (760-702-0199) if you are interested and did not sign up at the meeting.
STUDS LUNCH - Friday November 18th - place will be announced later, according to Paul Aragon, contact him (760-285-5879) if you are planning to attend.
DIVA LUNCHEON - Friday DECEMBER 2nd. 11:30 at Wally's Desert Turtle 71-755 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage - we will be drawing for our charity of choice on this day, and also be able to enjoy a fashion show while we have lunch. Contact Joyce Sosebee (760-564-1810) if you have not signed up and would like to attend, also remember that GUESTS are welcome.
TREASURERS REPORT - Liz Brannon read us the report and advised us of how much money we must carry over to 2017, what money is set aside for our charity ALS (from 50-50, parades, etc). There were no questions; Dallas Baker made a motion to accept the report, it was second by Lou Latragna.
GOVERNORS REPORT - Sam Baldwin had nothing new to advise the membership of this month.
SECRETARIES REPORT - Joyce Sosebee said the October minutes had been posted on line and she had no corrections. Doe Huff motioned to accept the report, and Dallas Baker seconded it.
EDITOR - Diane Duncan - had no new news for the club, which means everything is running smoothly.
MARKETING - Dallas Baker- nothing new to advise us, but reminded people he had jackets for those who had ordered them.
OLD BUSINESS - Ron and Kim Singer put together a run through Angeles Crest to Wrightwood, it was 60 miles of windy back roads with a lunch stop in Wrightwood for lunch, one of our members that did not go on the run-(Tom Pinard) met the group for lunch and give them back roads to drive back to the desert.
Full Moon party was given by Hazel Stearns and Tom Pinard - in Hazel's beautiful home in Hesperia. Club members that were able to attend really had a great time.
Cars and Coffee - Diane Duncan reported that we didn't have many of the club there - but just might have got a few more people interested in joining.
Cruisin Association - Cruise Night has been started up again and it will be the first Saturday afternoon of each month - behind Macy's in Palm Desert. From 1-5, check with Diane if you are interested.
El Paseo Cruise - is every first and third Friday afternoon, starting at 3:00 check with John Babashoff if interested in doing this event,
NEW BUSINESS - 2017 Officers, members were asked to run for various office and the following is how things turned out on Tuesday
night.
PRESIDENT - no one
VICE PRESIDENT - no one
GOVERNOR - Sam Baldwin
SCRETARY - Joyce Sosebee
TREASURER - Kim Singer
EDITOR - Diane Duncan
MARKETING - Jae Kennedy
OFFICER AT LARGE - no one
The above are just people who are willing to be officers, BUT by all means if there is a job that you would like to be considered for please advise
Randy Duncan - we really would love to have more than one person running for an office. Of course you all understand that without a PRESIDENT THERE WILL BE NO CLUB - Voting will be done by email, regular mail and at our Christmas Party.
PALM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE - on Saturday December 3rd- there was no interest shown by the membership.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WREATH AUCTION - on Monday December 5th( all the information in the Vice President's report)
CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE - Saturday December 10th- at Heritage Palms Country Club, Indio. Inviations were sent out by email.
SPRING EVENTS - Besides our Auto Cross (which is the second weekend in March) the following were suggestions, Arboreturm, Huntington Library, Nixon Library.
50/50 Was won by our Sunshine Lady, Julie Burdette
NEXT MEETING - December 10th at the Christmas Dinner Dance.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40
Respectfully submitted: Joyce Sosebee,
Secretary