Meeting Minutes 2010 May

CENTRAL FLORIDA MAF
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 19, 2010

CALL TO ORDER
The May meeting was held at Dubsdred Country Club in Orlando. Chairman Jay Snyder called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Jay reminded everyone of the Anti-Trust Compliance Policy being in effect. Copies of the policy were available at the sign in table and are always available on the website. Reading of the policy was waived by a motion put forth by Don Zuhr with the second by Keith Sommer. Motion was passed by vote. Nineteen (19) members were in attendance.

SECRETARY’S REPORT
Secretary Terri Brown emailed the minutes of the May 19, 2010 meeting. These minutes were distributed on the tables tonight, and previously posted on our Chapter Blog. Keith Sommer made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction with a 2nd from Wally Dayem. Motion was passed by vote.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Terri Brown gave the Treasurer’s Report. There is $13,192.77 in both accounts. Our CD is at approx. $21,633.
The Golf Tournament was a success. There is $3,600 in uncollected pledges still to capture. Bills have been mailed. Net Profit was $5,169.13 once all pledges are collected. Mike Brown made a motion to accept treasurer’s report with a second by Bill Parsons. Motion was passed by vote.

PROMASONRY COMMITTEE
Bill Parsons spoke about the new jobs list. It was divided up so calls can be made. Next State Pro-Masonry meeting is June 15, 2010. Next Chapter Pro-Masonry meeting will be set up at Mid-FL Tech. Bill will notify the team of time and date.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Frank Cox and Pat McLaughlin reviewed list of potential members today. Frank will be visiting targeted prospects soon.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Masonry Workshop for June 25 & 26, 2010 in Orlando has a few folks already signed up. Over the course of the year participation is all the courses offered has been weak. Some classes have been cancelled according to Pat McLaughlin.

APPRENTICEHIP REPORT
Mary Jane Mueller organized the Apprenticeship Committee Meeting today prior to our meeting. Accomplishments of the meeting were finishing paperwork for the 2010 plan, Apprentices announced to be sent to represent our chapter at the State Competition, and announcing the Orientation date for 2010-2011 year is August 14, 2010 at 9 am at Mid-FL Tech, Room 228.

AWARDS REPORT
New Form for submissions is available at www.floridamasonry.com. Get your entries submitted ASAP. No entries have been received yet and deadline is June 1, 2010. Pat McLaughlin says some Architects have entered projects in the State AIA completion in August. The AIA group is excited to have our participation.

BRICK REPORT
Mark Mann reported plenty product available.

BLOCK REPORT
Wally Dayem reported that there is plenty of block available.
GOLF TOURNAMENT REPORT
Jay Snyder read the list of sponsors who help us make the event such a success. He also thanked Larry Beach, Frank Cox and Andrew Ryan for putting the tournament together. They did an excellent job fund raising for our apprenticeship program, especially given the current economic climate.

FASTEST TROWEL REPORT
No interest expressed in competing from our preliminary flyer polling. Discussion ensued on who will represent us. Homar Jaimes nominated one of his masons, Noel Jimez. Pascal Robertson was nominated. Bill Parsons made a motion to sponsor two (2) people, with an option for a third to represent the Central Florida Chapter. 2nd was given by Bob Anderson. Motion passed by vote.

STATE TRUSTEE REPORT
Bill Parsons had nothing to add at this time.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
With no Fastest Trowel Competition a motion was made by Frank Cox to take June off from meeting. 2nd was given by Mark Mann. Motion passed by vote. Next meeting will be July 21, 2010 at Dubsdread Country Club with sign in beginning at 5:30 pm.

June 10, 2010 Tampa has their golf tournament for those interested in participating.

There is a Membership Contest going on right now ending August 30, 2010. Check it out at www.floridamasonry.com. May the best salesperson of masonry wall systems win!!!! Currently Frank is in the lead for our Chapter. Prizes will be awarded to the top recruiter plus an award to that person’s chapter.

Registration is open for the State Convention. There is link on the home page of the www.floridamasonry.com website.

PROGRAM
Pat McLaughlin presented us with the most updated information regarding masonry walls sales and projections for the future market predictions. Costs for steel mill products, lumber, and asphalt are all on the increase this year. Concrete costs remained level. This should help us combat some of the steel frame buildings that has been increasing.

50/50 winner was John Rehrer for $45.00.

Motion made to adjourn by Mary Jane Mueller with 2nd from Bill Parsons. Motion passed by vote. Our meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.