Last Meeting: November 12, 2009

OSCEOLA AIRBOAT ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES  Meeting Called To Order:  Meeting called to order by President Earl Stidham.  Dave Johnson led the group in a prayer and Earl led the group in the Pledge of Alliance.   Officer Mendez and co-workers from Florida Fish and Wildlife came to the club and briefed the members on Snail Kites, and the areas where they can be found, in cattails, what they feed on, Apple Snails and why they are endangered.  They brought pictures of the Snail Kites.  They took questions from the audience.  Nesting is January through August.  Both the male and female have white bands around.  When airboating stay outside the signs posted, do not cut through the cattails.  Talked about the spraying schedule on the lakes.   Minutes of Last Meeting: Current members 170. Minutes of last meeting were not read and approved, so they stand as typed. There were 26 members present.  Treasures Report:  Art Munns was not present. Treasury stands the same as last meeting, no new expenses.             Report of Officers: Low turnout for the Space Coast State Fair Thunder in the Stadium Airboat races reported by Connie O’Dell.  If you need more tickets to sell please let Connie know.   Lawsuit, Earl talked to Joe Thacker, head attorney for Osceola County he stated that Dave Johnson signed the Lawsuit.  Earl said we had a couple commissioners on the board that were Airboat friendly, Fred Hawkins has told Earl that he was definitely for the club and their rights. Earl believes that we should go for the whole package. Joe Thacker said that she has to post the meeting 10 days before.  It has not been posted yet. Earl pleaded with each member to be at the meeting and fill the seats. Earl read a letter from Joe Thacker thanking him for sharing his outlook and information about a lake cleanup.  Earl asked each member to help him when the campaign comes up to help campaign for the Commissioners.  Announcement and Entertainment: December 12, Santa Clause runs for Russell Home for Children.  January 9th, Lake Loughman, more information to follow. Committee Report:             No Committee reports.  Old Business: Question about the Solar panel at pavilion.  Jeff Breisinger reported that the batteries are dead.  We may have to buy two batteries and Solar Panel.  The solar panel is installed on the roof.  Earl brought pictures of the letters placed on the shed to show they have been installed.  Tony brought to the club pictures of a 250 gallon grill that has been offered to the club for $1,000. The grill needs a hot box and smoke stack, Roy will do the work for $100 on the grill to finish it off. Gary Smith made a motion and Tony seconded to allow him to purchase the grill for $1,000 if it is still for sale.  Tony will check on the Grill’s status before next meeting.    Clinton asked how the ticket sales are going on the Hull. Sales are slow.  Earl mentioned that Bishop will have the tickets made for the motor sales.  Jeff asked if all the proceeds from the sale of the motor are going to FAA and Earl confirmed that. New Business: Clinton Bass made a motion, Gary Smith seconded to present Panther, Alumitech and Warp Drive each a plaque, maximum $50 each to show our appreciation for their donations.   Warp Drive donated a 6 blade turbo prop.  Gary Smith made a motion Tony Tozzolo seconded to cut a check for $500 to the Russell Home for Children for the Santa run on December 12th.    Jeff Breisinger reported that he, Terry Clark, Jeffrey , Patrick, Rob Murchie, and South Florida Water Management installed four burn rings, five pads and picnic tables and had been designated as a camp area for Lake Cypress, South end at big Oak Hammock.  . South Florida Management donated everything to set this up. Jeff told the club that every fire must be in a burn ring.  If anyone has a place they would like to see a camp let him know, South Florida Management has more burn rings and tables they can set up.     Tony mentioned that Mike Hoadley has a friend that has a galvanized trailer that he wants to sell the club for $300.    Earl asks the club to have a ride after the Lawsuit is finished, and invite Brevard and Indian River county clubs. Roy has volunteered to cook up some Boston Butts.  Earl mentioned January, some members said it should wait until after hunting season.  Jeff mentioned that we can not set a date until the lawsuit is settled. Meeting Adjourned: Meeting adjourned approximately 8:30pm.  Half and half and Member lottery were drawn.  Buddy Yates was the proud winner of half and half and Greg Horton was our Member drawn, Greg was not present, lottery rolls over to next month.   NEXT MEETING:  DECEMBER 10, 2009, Fat Boys in Saint Cloud  NOTE:  Each meeting is taped, if you would like to hear the meeting let me know and I will save the file to a CD for you.  PRIVACY NOTICE If you do not want your name and address published, please let me know and I will put you on a private list. This information is only used for Club mailings ONLY. Your secretary, Charlene Partin.