Flagler County Stamp and Coin Club, Inc.
Meeting minutes Sep 24 2012
Frankie D., Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. We had 50 members and five guests in attendance. 35 members/guests stayed for the auction. Of the five guests, three joined as new members.
The club welcomes the three new members: #209 Frank M., #210 Jane M., #211 Suzanne S.
Frankie D. gave the club many interesting facts on the U S Postal Service. He also announced the club’s upcoming holiday dinner on Nov26 2012 at the Golden Corral and our annual stamp and coin show coming up in 2013. News on these events can be found at the club’s web site https://stampandcoinclub.com
Francine F. was instrumental in handling the logging of the members that took tickets for the Belk’s charity drive. Hats off for a job well done.
Everyone welcomed back Joe B. Joe has been on active duty in Afghanistan.
Mike N. gave a short talk on mail as well as announcing the club’s 2013 calendars will be available at a later date.
CL W. gave us information on ride availability, extended to our club by the Daytona Beach Club, for the FUN SHOW held at the Orange County convention center in Orlando. This event takes place the second week in Jan. Pickup location, cost and date will be announced at a later club meeting or provided by email to all members.
Door prizes vouchers were won by #110 Danny R., and #199 Sue G. Congratulations!!
50/50 was won by # 91 Clifford W. Nice!!!
Our thanks to CL W. and Kraze for conducting the club’s auction. We had some very active bidding on items.
#188 Harrison K. was drawn for the treasure chest. The member was not present so this continues on to our next meeting. To win the chest you must be present at the auction.
Our President, David R. and his wife Silvia, our hostess, are on vacation. We hope they had a fantastic time!!!
The club thanks Frankie D. for taking the helm at this meeting. An awesome performance!!!!
Adjournment was at 7:30 p.m. Submitted by Bob K., Webmaster
Flagler County Stamp and Coin Club, Inc.
Meeting minutes for 8-27-12
Dave R. called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. We had 55 members and guests attend. 33 members and guests stayed for the auction.
From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm all the guests and members had a good time buying, selling, trading and looking over the auction lots. This is becoming one of the highlights of our monthly meetings. We encourage all of our members to participate. This is just one of the many benefits of membership.
Dave R. had the entire attendance stand up for a moment of silence in remembrance Danny R.’s brother and son who recently passed away. Our condolences go to out to Danny, Mindy and their family.
The paper work has been completed and our club is now incorporated. We have submitted to the IRS the proper forms and fees for our 501 (c) (3) non-profit status. This allows our club to accept tax deductable donations. This will open up many more avenues for us in the near future for donations nationwide. Thank you to C.L.W. for putting the club in touch with Mr. Bill Hancock, Attorney, who donated his time and effort filling out the paperwork. The club sent Mr. Hancock a framed certificate of appreciation signed by all the members that attended our meeting.
The club paid the VFW the meeting fees for 2013. Remember to support the VFW bar/food when attending our meetings. Thank you John R. for making this possible.
Our club welcomes three new members: #206 Henry U. #207 Elizabeth H. #208 Frank P.
In spite of the on and off heavy rains we had a great turnout. Quite a few members stood up and shared many interesting things with us. And many came and added items to our growing treasure box. All who spoke and talked received an extra chance for the door prize vouchers.
Dave mentioned the Holiday Party to be held at the Golden Corral on Nov. 26th at 3:15 PM. More details will be sent to all. Mark your calendar for our annual stamp, coin and collectables show to be held at the Elk’s Lodge on Old Kings Road on March 2nd , 2013 and the annual home show to be held at Flagler Palm Coast High School on Jan. 26-27,2013. Our Annual Show Is A Sell Out. We thank everyone who is participating.
We especially thank Alva W. who at 92 years young still has tremendous stories to share with us all.
The club surprised Silvia R. with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and two gift cards for her birthday. Silvia thanked everyone. The entire club led by Ed W. sang Happy Birthday to Silvia.
The club had a very active auction. There were bargains for everyone. Dave R. did a reverse auction on 13 lots which is always a big hit with everyone.
Door prize vouchers were won by Paul S. and Paul N. 50/50 was won by Paul B. I guess it was great to be a Paul for this meeting!!
The member’s name that was pulled for the Treasure Box was Jim B. Jim and his wife Willa did not stay for the auction. Jim, you could have won tonight. Remember members, to win the Treasure Box you have to be present at the end of the auction.
Minutes submitted by: Silvia R. Hostess
July 23, 2012
President Dave R. Called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
There were 84 members and visitors.
Our meeting was dedicated to Mr. Robert Parks a long time member and a gentleman who passed away July 11, 2012. The entire membership stood up for a moment of silence for Mr. Parks, he will be missed. Dave R. donated a C-5 16 cent never hinged original gum perfectly centered for the good of the club and sold $5.00 raffle tickets for this. The 2010 catalog price for this was $150.00. This was very successful for the club. In the near future Dave will try and do this again.
The winner of the stamp raffle was Horace S. Mr.Jodi D. Son of the late Seymour D., another long time member who passed away in 2008, joined our club. He is # 205. Everyone at our club welcomed him. We welcome back Vera and thank her for taking care of the club sign in table. Our club wishes Florian a quick recovery, we miss not seeing him . Thank You Mike B. for helping with the sign in table. Thank You Geri F. for doing the 50/50. Thank You Bob K. for all that You do for the club . Thank You Frankie D., Geri F., Jean P., Kraze and David for helping out with the auction. Thank You Martha L.. Carol S., Helen and Cathy for your help . Thank you to all that helped put the tables back and made sure we left the VFW clean and sparkly. Mike N., Gunter A., Silvia and David R. for all the time spent working on our revised and updated By- Laws.
A motion made by Bob K. and seconded by Paul C. that our club adopt the revised By-Laws. After some discussion our new by laws were discussed and unanimously adopted. Education programs were given by Hein D., David R., and Cliff W. Erik E. taught us his technique for getting the glue off the stamps –
Goo Gone wash off with warm water let is dry and then he uses gasoline, they come out silky soft with beautiful results. The holiday party was discussed and also the spring picnic. More details will be made available as they approach. It was voted unanimously that John D. will be the cook at our picnic. John was not available for comment! Many thanks to our youth group for their help in giving out all the special door prizes. Emma, Max, Christopher, Taylor, Kaleb, Anthony and Cristina. Phil K. presented each of the kids with a $1.00 bill. Emma donated here $1.00 into the treasure box. and Steve H. also presented them with a coin.
Door prize Vouchers were won by Mr. Alva W. and Phil S. Bob S. won the 50/50. The treasure box winner was The late Mr. Robert Parks who we dedicated this meeting to. We did pull another name and it was Joe M. but he wasn’t at the meeting. Lights were turned off at 9 p.m. It is an honor to be part of this great, great, club. Each and Every One Of You make our club what it is today ! Thank You All. Minutes submitted by: Silvia Rosenthal Hostess
June 25,2012
We want to thank everyone for coming out ! How it rained on us ! 68 Members were present and Four New Members signed up ! We presented certificates To Suzanne, Paul, Bob and Geri for their tremendous generosity towards our club. Our education speaker was Sheriff Don Flemings who spoke about our sheriff’s department and what is currently taking place in Flagler County. We presented a Framed FDV commemorating the VFW to the VFW Quarter Master Donnally and was accepted on his behalf by John R. Vouchers were won by Frank S. and Frank S. 50/50 By Dar Robert S., Danny R., CL, and Anatoly were the lucky members who won Club Shirts. Thank You once again, so very much Suzanne for donating them. If You want to get your club’s shirts contact her ! We are also selling beautiful canvas tote bags with our club logo for $20.00.
Our first annual silent auction was a great success ! Our annual holiday party will be held On Monday November 26 , 2012 at the Golden Corral in Palm Coast . At 3:15 p.m. More details to follow
Our yearly show will be held on March 2, 2013 at the Elks in Palm Coast. We have sold 35 tables so far. Our annual picnic will be held in early spring of 2013 The club will provide the meat, drinks and pizza ( we will be ordering pizza so that it will be hot ) All members are asked to bring a covered dish. More details to follow.
Please if you have any stamps for our youth programs, please bring them in at the next meeting. Ask your friends, doctor’s offices, dentist, and businesses you do business with to save the stamps for our kids programs .. We also need clean small glassine envelopes. We thank dearly Frankie for managing the paper work of the silent auction . It was a lot of work for him ! We thank Geri for doing the 50/50. Michael B. and Bob K. for managing the signing of our members and visitors. Submitted by: Silvia Rosenthal, Hostess
74 were in attendance
President Dave R. opened the meeting at 6:00 PM. There were 74 members and guests present.
Dave R. welcomed everyone and introduced our four newest members: 196 Mark W and his grandson, 197 Duane M, 198 Joan B, and 199 Sue G. Our club welcomes all of you to our club.
Dave gave a report on security for our show to be held on March 2nd, 2013 at the Elk’s Lodge located at53 Old Kings Road,Palm Coast,FL32164. Dave reminded all members that the contract for the show states that the member/dealer who rents a table is responsible for their items at the show and if and if a problem occurs that the member/seller should call 911/police for assistance. The FCS&CC is not responsible for any items brought into the show by members/dealers. Dave suggested that the member/dealers bring enough help to watch their tables and keep all items secured.
Dave announced that our club has already received contracts for 27 tables. Our next show is sure to be a sellout.
Three members had a quick talk for our show and tell and each received a special gold plated tin pin for their participation. Thank you to Ed W, Dar F and Mark W.
Dave took a vote for the time for our Holiday Lunch for November 26, 2012 to be held at the Golden Coral Restaurant will be at 3:15. The rate changes at 3:30 so all members have to be there by 3:15 p.m. Of course, all will be reminded in October.
There were a tremendous amount of lots for our stamp, coin and collectables club auction. This was a lot of fun.
The door prize vouchers were won by new member 199 Sue G, and Kraze (what….again)
The 50/50 was won by Dar. Congrats to all.
Thank youNancyfor helping with the 50/50.
Thank you John D, Dave R., Geri F, Bena & Jack, and Jack G for your help with our auction.
Thank you Bena, Cathy and Bob for manning the sign in table.
Thank you Phil N, Dan & Edith F, Frank S for your contributions to the “Good of the Club” Auction.
And thank you to the 44 members that stayed for our auction.
Submitted By,
Dave R. President
Meeting was called to
order at 6 p.m.
74 In attendance
President David thanked
and welcomed everyone for coming out and introduced all the first time
visitors.
We want to thank everyone
that came out to our meeting with stamp donations !!!!!!!!!!
It was because of that
great article written by Mark Estes and published by the News-Journal..
President David asked
the membership and the dealers if they wish to donate an item for the Chinese
Auction that we will hold at our Feb. 4, 2012 Show.
Bob K. spoke about the
new location of Stitch Art were we get our club shirts.
Thank you Paul B.for
doing the 50/50 !
It went down in history
as the biggest 50/50 we have ever had!!!
It was won by our
beloved Phil K.
Once again we will
participate at our local library for the Festival of Trees. Having our stamp
and coin tree among all the others in our community is a great way to let our
community know that we exist.
November 29, 2011 at
11:30 if you wish to come and help to decorate the tree.
We will also be
participating at the Home Show Jan. 28 and 29, 2012.
Mark your calendars: Our
annual show is Feb. 4, 2012. Tell your friends. Flyers are available.
The Show and Tell was a
huge success, thank you to all that participated.
Dave R. Jean P.
Al S.
Ed W.
Max W.
Keith M.
Bob C.
All gave excellent and
very interesting talks
Sister Vera B. and
Brother Michael B. both won the door prize vouchers.
At our January meeting
we will be having a Very Special Valentine’s Program…
Spread the word about
our upcoming show Feb 4, 2102
We want to thank Keith
M. and Paul S. for their generous donations for the good of the club…
We wish to thank Paul S.
for his tremendous wisdom in helping our club be even better!
42 Members stayed for
the auction.
The treasure box was won
by David R.
What a great, great, attendance
we had at our youth program at the Flagler County Public Library on Tuesday
Oct. 25, 2011. Final count was 57 guests and members. All the tables were full.
Quite a few came in late but did not leave empty handed.
The kids were very cute
in the way they expressed themselves!
Ed W., Max W., Mike N.,
Al S. and Dave R. all gave very interesting talks to the kids and their
parents.
A big thank you to
everyone that made this a huge success:
Paul B., Ed W., Jannette
W., Max W., Phil S. Frankie D. , Al S. ,
Mike N.and Bob K.
Our full page write up
in the News Tribune on Sat. brought us several new youth visitors and their
parents for this program.
We have paid for our
club to have a table at the Home Show January 28 and 29 2112
Later we will give
exactly our location.
Hope to see everyone at
our Holiday Party! Invitations will go out shortly!
Submitted by Silvia
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