February 12, 2010
Pinocchio's, Sparks

On one of our warmer nights 22 Reno Jaguar Members met at Pinocchio's for dinner buffet.

President's Report:
President, George Tabor call the meeting to order at 8:50 PM. George thanked the members for driving all the way out to Sparks, Spanish Springs.
He went on to say that he will be having his assigned dinner in April also in Spanish Springs at Red Hawk Golf Course.

George and the members present thanked Kathy Glass for the outstanding job of setting up this February, Valentines, dinner. Kathy gave each of the ladies a heart box with candy in it and told them to share with their husbands.

A wonderful lady by the name of Paula Elliot joined us for cocktails. Patti Wilder had met her on Ebay! Patti is selling the clubs surplus 25th anniversary pins and badges on line. So far she has sold one to Poland and two to Pittsburgh, PA. She also sold one of our pins to Paula who just so happens to live in Reno! After some correspondence by email Paula said she would like to meet our club and become a member! When Paula left she said that she would be sending in her membership registration ASAP. Welcome Paula!

Kathy Glass also had a guest, Maritza who is from Costa Rica. She too was welcomed by the club.

George thanked Patti for arranging to have Steve Kennedy our SW JCNA Representative vote our proxy votes at the upcoming election

Treasury Report - Treasurer Dave Minedew
$3,138 in the Operating account
$1,200 in the "ADVG" account

It was discussed and passed that the RJC will reimburse member, Iain Buxton, $840 the amount remaining of the money the club owes him for his above and beyond the call of duty of designing and having the 25th Anniversary badges and pins made. Dave Minedew stated that this amount would not hurt our clubs treasury. President George Tabor stated that to make up this money that each member hosting a monthly dinner meeting also have some sort of money maker, be it a raffle or some other fun money raiser. It was also mentioned that in the dinner/meeting invitation members could be asked to bring items for a raffle.

The inventory for the remaining badges and pins is:
46 - 25th Anniversary Pins
12 - 25th Anniversary Badges

George was under the opinion that the RJC makes money on the "ADVG". Treasurer Dave Minedew said on the contrary we have a deficit.

Webmaster, Rich Wilder wanted to know how the membership monies were distributed. Dave said that:
For every membership $22 goes to the JCNA - this doesn't matter if it is for a single membership of dual membership
Dave said he just sent off a check for $752 to JCNA

Membership Report:
Harry Keast, Membership Chairperson, stated that the RJC lost 2 members: The Prices and Mr Melrose. He went on to say we gained to new memberships: Mr. Wellman and Mr. Yamamoto

It was noted that a member submitted an article in the Reno Gazette Journal and it was PUBLISHED!!! Dave & Sunny Minedew have tried several times to no avail.
Because of this article Mike Glass got a phone call from a viewer interested in our club!!! Way to go. We think Gary Dyer, RJC member, may of been the one to have success!

Harry Keast wants our club to have more exposure with our cars to draw in more members

Vice Presents Report - Patti Wilder
She mentioned that we were still in the planning stages of different RJC trips. Due to the weather it is not a good time to be taking our cars on road trips.

Open Membership Discussion:

Kathy Glass mentioned she had handouts for the Western States Meet in Santa Maria on April 26 - 30, 2010.

Harry Keast mentioned he is still working on two motorcycle cruises.

Dave and Sunny Minedew are planning a trip for the club to Sierra City

Rich and Patti Wilder are planning a trip to Calaveras County for wine tasting and for members to just enjoying the beautiful drive.

Harry suggested that we make these trips optional...For staying over night or going home the same day.

Harry and Pat Keast will be hosting the March dinner. It will be on March 12th at Louis Basque Corner. He stated that he chose this restaurant because the club enjoys it.
The menu is:
Salmon
Sweet Breads (Harry joked that this was especially for Sam Dibitonto)
Top Sirloin
Leg of Lamb
Along with the sides: Beans, Soup, Salad and French Fries
YUM!

The cost of the dinner is: $31/each

George adjourned the meeting.

Minutes & Photos by:
Patti Wilder

Pinocchio's