Scott Cartwright has reported that the Spring Rally at Bonelli Bluffs is full and he has begun accumulating a waiting list.
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GMCWS General Membership Meeting Minutes
Seven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville, OR 97417
October 6, 2023
- Meeting was called to order at 10:40 AM by President Jim Kanomata.
- Pledge of Allegiance was then led.
- Minutes of April 14, 2023, held at Wine Country RV Resort, Paso Robles, CA.
M/S/P (G. Beckman/R. Beckman) To accept the Minutes of April 14, 2023, as presented.
- President’s Report was presented by Jim Kanomata.
- FMCA presented a 35 Year Anniversary Certificate and a check for $200.00 to the GMC Western States. This award was accepted by Sharon Work at the FMCA Convention.
- President Kanomata also presented the following with a $100 gift certificate each to: Dave DeGraffenreid; Scott Cartwright; and Armand Minnie for their exceptional work.
- We should prepare a “Blacklist” for Western States.
- The GMC Western States brochure is to be given to people who show interest in the GMC.
- Introduced the following: Jon and Sandy Schmit, from Washington; Troy and Jolene Slavkovsky, from Eugene Oregon; and Bernie Sabal.
- Showed the Ragusa “GMC Classics Plaque” that Jim would like the GMC Western States members to have on their GMC. The cost is $49.95.
- GMCWS’ Red Safety Box with AED machine. Put notice/sign next to it to tell people where the AED is located. Put this box also inside the meeting room.
- Jim wants to form an Executive Board members made up of regional clubs in the Western States; reach out to them to increase membership; must be FMCA members.
- Use Applied’s customer list.
- Vice President’s Report was presented by Jodell Banovich. Craft activity after this meeting. Will have a Halloween theme.
- Vice President’s Report was presented by Scott Cartwright.
- The April 4-7, 2024, will be held at the Vintage Rally at Frank Bonnelli State Park in San Dimas.
- Has full hook ups, car show, food trailers.
- Fall rally TBD.
- Treasurer’s Report was presented by Dave DeGraffenreid.
- Ending balance as of 2022 was $17,000.
- Check to Scott Cartwright for $1,700.
- Last rally we broke even.
- $35 to buy GMCWS badges for new members by Dave DeGraffenreid.
- $100 to outgoing President.
- $16,500 balance now.
- Webmaster’s expenses pending.
- Auction off sets expenses.
- Centerpieces to support rally expenses or the treasurery.
- Webmaster’s Report was absent.
- Armand has requested to be replaced.
- He will continue to assist us until his replacement is found.
- M/S/P (R. Beckman/G. Beckman) To give $100 gift certificate to Armand Minnie in recognition of his work as Webmaster.
- Someone suggested Brenda Cartwright.
- National Director’s Report – Sharon Work was not available.
- Dean Hanson has offered to take this position.
- Judy Booth offered to contact Sharon and ask her for her intent to continue as GMCWS FMCA representative.
- Some of the duties of the FMCA Representative are to vote on: FMCA officers; activities; travel insurance; liability insurance for our rallies, etc.
- Newsletter Editor –
- Judy Booth has declined to continue as the Newsletter Editor.
- The committee reports can be placed on the website.
- Nominating Committee Report – Nominations for the Board were made and accepted as follows:
- President, Jim Kanomata
- First Vice President, Jodell Banovich
- Second Vice President, Scott Cartwright
- Secretary, Grace Kanomata
- Treasurer, David DeGraffenreid
- National Director, Sharon Work
- Alternate National Director, Manny Trovao
- Newsletter Editor, Sharon Work was not present to either accept or decline.
- Webmaster, Armand Minnie
- Unfinished Business – None.
- New Business -
Upcoming club rallies:
- Suggested looking at State Parks.
- Must have a club house, kitchen.
- Check out Hemet, Santa Rosa.
- Adjournment – There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted, Grace Kanomata
Grace Kanomata
Secretary