RJC Board Meeting February 9, 2007

6:30 PM

Board Members Present:

Gary Dyer

Gerard Garra

Kathy Glass

Mike Glass

Mike Johnson

Harry Keast

Sunny Minedew

Dave Minedew

Patti Wilder

Guest: Pat Keast

A special meeting was held to consider plans for a Day on the Village Green.

Membership Dues

Harry Keast indicated that a number of members have not paid their dues.  A proposal was made and approved by a 5 to 4 vote that a late fee of $10 should be added to the dues if they are not paid by January 31st, effective in 2008.   This will be taken to the February 2007 dinner meeting for consideration.

Day on the Village Green

Mike Johnson requested that the Board meet, as the event is rapidly approaching, and decisions need to be made.  He has done a lot of research into venues for the event both in Reno and surrounding areas, based on the following criteria: That there be good public exposure, a bit of class, and the ability to draw people from outside the area to the event.

His recommendation is to hold the event at the Club Cal Neva at Lake Tahoe.  It would be held in the valet parking lot with security provided.   There are trees in the surrounding area, a circle bar with a view of the lake where a welcome cocktail party could be held, a pool, and executive rooms will be available for $129 per night.  Davy Jones was proposed as a possible speaker, and the racecar he drove, that is in the Harrah’s Auto Collection, might be available for display at the event.  Inviting vendors to sell items such as hats and chairs was also suggested.

Suggestions for a schedule of events were: a Friday night welcome cocktail party, judging to be held on Saturday, a banquet on Saturday night and possibly charter a boat for brunch/lunch at Sunnyside on Sunday morning.

Committees will be need to be formed for advertising, trophies, organizing the event, judging, parking, parade security, marketing, raffle host, registration, guest speaker, etc.

Mike distributed copies of a tentative contract with the Cal Neva.  The cost to hold the event will be $750.  Additional funds will be required for new trophies, advertising, etc.  Mike will look at the costs, to determine what the registration costs will need to be. The current balance in the Village Green account is $1,500.

As time is of the essence, a motion was made by Dave Minedew that the event be held at the Cal Neva.  Mike Glass seconded it.  The Board vote was unanimous (with one abstention) and the motion was passed.

Other business

Patti Wilder suggested that Board members clear any correspondence regarding the Club through President Gary Dyer prior to sending it out.

A sample paddle with RJC club information, which could be “flashed” while members are driving their Jags was made by Patti Wilder.  She suggested a possible craft night for members to make their own.

Rich Wilder has recommended a change in the RJC web site from .ws to .com which will provide additional space at a reduced cost of $3.57/month.  Two years advance payment was required.  The Board agreed to this change.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00.

Sunny Minedew

Secretary