January 8, 2010
China East
Reno

On Friday eve, January 8, 2010, the Reno Jaguar Club met for its first dinner meeting of  TWENTY-TEN!  As has become our custom, we sampled Chinese fare.  Patti and Rich Wilder arranged and hosted the event at  the  China East  Restaurant, and we thank them heartily for their efforts.  A nearly full complement of members turned out on a chilly damp evening, but it was worth the trip.  New Year’s greetings were made all around and friends got caught up on Holiday activities.  We enjoyed dining and visiting at table rounds of eight.  We were served  many tasty dishes, and some found new favorites among them  (lemon scallops, anyone?)

As we concluded our meals, our 2010 President (and Schoolmaster) George Tabor arose to welcome all. He began by thanking the RJC Board of 2009 for their service, and then introduced the 2010 Board:

Vice-President:  Patti Wilder
Secretary:  Wendy Buxton
Treasurer:  Dave Minedew (reprising his 2009 and years’ previous role)
Membership Chairman:  Harry Keast (ditto)
Concours Chairman:  Mike Glass
Chief Judge:  Gerard Garra
Web-Master:  Rich Wilder, who has expertly sustained  “the best li’l web-site in the whole  JCNA” for years!

George recapped the discussion held during the January 2, 2010 Board meeting, whose minutes are  found on our web-site.

 2010 Activities and Events:  The membership seemed to concur with the ideas floated  by the Board.

 Increasing Club exposure and fund-raising :  the ideas presented from the Board discussion were met with approval.  No further suggestions were offered.

 George reminded all that the next tech session would occur the next morning (1/10/10) at Gary Dyer’s home garage.  Of course, all are welcome.

 Harry, on behalf of membership, thanked those who have paid their 2010 dues, and continued to threaten the “slackers” with presentation of a “unique Jaguar automobile” (which, for some inexplicable reason, is coveted by Kathy Dyer).  Patti has tri-fold Club brochures: take as many as you like, but ou need to fold them yourselves.

 Dave provided the Treasurer’s report of the Operating and DVG account balances ($2331.00 and $1237.00 respectively).  Discussion of  reimbursement to Iain for Club badges designed and purchased was deferred to the Board.

 Patti:  Thanked all who have signed up to host monthly dinner meetings in 2010. 

They are:

February:  Kathy and Mike Glass
March:  Pat and Harry Keast
April:  George and Marje Tabor
May: Mike and Sue Johnson
June:  Pat and Jack Campbell
July:  Dixie and Rex Black
August:  Terry and Tony Mitchell
September:  Lani and Mitch Collins
November:  Joan and Belmont Reid
December:  Gerard has already reserved  Saturday December 4^th, at Genoa Lakes

Patti also said she has sold a number of RJC badges on e-bay, and hopes for more sales.

She also passed around complimentary couples’ photos from the Genoa Christmas party.  Thank you very much Patti, for your thoughtfulness!

 George:  There being no new  business to discuss, our meeting is adjourned.

Happy New Year all !!

Meeting minutes: Wendy Buxton
Photos: Patti & Rich Wilder

 

China East