There were 74 members and guests present.
Due to the large amount of pre meeting activity Dave R. started the meeting 2 minutes late at 6:02 PM. ATTABOY Dave.
Dave R. made the announcement that the VFW will not be serving food in the evening due to high kitchen costs. Due to the fact that everyone came in a little hungry the club ordered pizza for everyone. This arrived at 6:20 PM and was quickly devoured.
Dave R. introduced 5 new members and Silvia R. presented each with a club hat, pin and calendar. This was the last of the club hats and calendars.
Dave R. introduced Diana M. who spoke about her estate sales.
Ed W. gave a great 7 minute and 32 second presentation with a hands on demonstration table. Thank You Ed, you always surprise us with your wit and humor.
Dave R. reminded everyone that our May meeting will take place on the THIRD MONDAY in May, 5-19-2014. The VFW each May has Memorial Day activities, on May 26 and the meeting room is needed for this.
Our club will have a pot luck dinner from 5:00 PM till 6:00 PM at our regular meeting day May 19th (third Monday). The club will supply the meats and condiments. Please, we ask each member that wishes to participate to please bring a side dish.
Dave R. spoke about our September club show to be held at the VFW.
Tables will be available for stamps, coins and collectables.
This club event is being published in Linn’s and Coin World as well as all the local papers. For more information contact Dave at stampandcoin@hotmail.com.
The auction was well attended by 44 members and guests and was very active. New member Elia R. was the talk of the evening with her enthusiasm. There were special door prize tickets for those who stayed for the auction.
Thank you Henry for your help with the 50/50. Thank you Carmela for your help with the door prize tickets.
The 50/50 was won by Lewis S.
Door prize vouchers won by George B. (welcome back George) and Mike Z.
WE HAVE A NEW TREASURE BOX WINNER:
James E. who quickly started going through all the goodies
Minutes submitted by Silvia R., Hostess
