Tiger Bay of Tampa, FL

Minutes of Board Meeting

9/27/2004

Noon

Valencia Gardens

Meeting called by:

David Hurley

Type of meeting:

Board of Directors – 3rd Qtr.

Attendees:

David Hurley, Irene Guy, Mimi Osiason, Mary Lou Tuttle, Bill Wagner, Roni McCullough-Sheppard

Minutes
 

Agenda item:

Secretary’s Report

Presenter:

RMS

Discussion:

Approved

Conclusions:

No changes or modifications.
   

Agenda item:

Treasurer’s Report

Presenter:

DH

Discussion:

Verbal report from Susan Young to DH – loss of about $600 each from joint Senatorial Debate meeting and our cancellation due to Hurricane.

Discussion of review of financial statements and balance sheet. Bill Wagner moved that a Balance Sheet and Financial Sheet be presented at the next and each BOD meeting. Seconded by Irene Guy; passed 6-0.

Irene Guy has flags that were flown over the US Capitol. She will donate to club for auction/drawing as a fund raising effort. Discussion and agreement that one will be brought to Sen. Bob Graham luncheon.

Mary Lou Tuttle will contact Kerry Brown for back financial records if Irene doesn’t already have them in her archive.

Conclusions:

Ask SY for Balance Sheet at next BOD meeting. Get archive financials.
 

Agenda item:

Member Survey

Presenter:

RMS

Discussion:

General discussion

General discussion on results. (RMS did not have results present) Survey consensus was that members want ‘current / topical’ speakers. A large segment of members attend based on the speaker, not out of membership loyalty.  Some questions cannot be answered as only those members attending two meetings (of general interest) responded.

Conclusions:

Report and data to be sent to BOD.
     

Agenda item:

Upcoming Meetings

Presenter:

IG

Discussion:

Schedules and possible meetings
 

October 1 – Sen. Bob Graham

October 15 – all Florida House seats (47,57,58,60,62)

November – Dr. Susan McManus for wrap up. Date TBD. It was discussed whether the club wanted to ask members to sponsor some of Dr. McManus’ students at the lunch at member rate. IG, RMS, MO, BW, MLT all volunteered to sponsor one student.  Undetermined who would put out the call for any other sponsorships.

POSSIBLE MEETIGBill Wagner brought up possibility of hosting Trial Lawyer/Medical Spokesman for the upcoming malpractice referendum, He feels strongly he could arrange speaker from each side. Tentative date of October 29th determined. 

Conclusions:

If BW arranges speakers, SY or other TB BOD member will contact Wyndham or other hotels for meeting space.

Agenda item:

New Business

Presenter:

DH

Discussion:

Appoint Nominating Committee
 

·       The committee comes up with names for new board members. Irene Guy and Mary Lou Tuttle volunteered to be on committee. RMS suggested that a list of new members be provided to committee with the thought that asking new members to serve on the board encourages them to take more active part in club.  David Hurley will secure list of new members for committee.

·       Garfield committee – discussion was held about changes to the Garfield committee – including the use of a scoring sheet, especially for newer members who have never served on the committee. DH indicated he had copy of Suncoast Tiger Bay sheet and will review for use.

·       RMS will provide DH with list of members who Indicated willingness to serve Garfield committee on member survey.

·       IG to review TB meeting rules for updating and rewrite. Changes to include shorting question time to 45 seconds.

Conclusions:

  

Close of meeting – 1:40 pm.

Tiger Bay of Tampa, FL

Minutes of Board Meeting

11/3/2003

5:45 pm

Bill Wagner’s board room

Meeting called by:

David Hurley

Type of meeting:

Quarterly Board Meeting

Attendees:

David Hurley, Bob Dlouhy, Mary Lou Tuttle, Gregory Wilson, Roni McCullough-Sheppard, Steve Labour, Irene Guy

Minutes
 

Agenda item:

Minutes Read

Presenter:

RMS

Discussion:

Approved

Conclusions:

  
 
   

Agenda item:

Treasurer’s Report

Presenter:

Susan Young not present

Discussion:

General fiscal health of club.

David and other members discussed the general fiscal health of the club and getting answers to such questions as: where is the club checking account, who has authority to sign checks, what are the club’s regular income and expenses? Greg moved that the board ask the President to request the Treasurer to conduct a review of the above and make a presentation to the board within 60 days (Jan. 2, 2004).

Conclusions:

Motion was passed unanimously and a full Treasurer’s report will be presented in compliance with any by-laws, as stated above.
 
 

Agenda item:

Old Business

Presenter:

 

Discussion:

Meeting Venues

In light of the fact the Wyndham will try to maintain past meal pricing it was decided the meetings should not be moved. Motion to keep meetings at Wyndham-Harbour Island.

Conclusions:

Motion passed unanimously.
 
     

Agenda item:

Old Business

Presenter:

  

Discussion:

Directory – Susan has not sent data or photos to Greg.

  

Conclusions:

Issue tabled until David talks with Susan.
     

Agenda item:

Old Business

Presenter:

  

Discussion:

How many members are on BOD?

    

Conclusions:

To Be determined
     

Agenda item:

Old Business

Presenter:

Bob

  

Discussion:

Luncheon Fees – questions as to rule to charge unreserved members the same rate as guests.

 

Conclusions:

This is based on hotel policy.

  
       

Agenda item:

Old Business

Presenter:

  

Discussion:

No speaker available for Oct. 31 lunch.

Conclusions:

  
     

Agenda item:

Meetings

Presenter:

Irene & Greg

Discussion:

Nov. 14th – Chief Judge Menendez is a possibility to discuss Article 5/Rev.7. Greg may have George Felos, attorney for Michael Schiavo. Discussion followed as to invite to represent the right-to-live side of issue. It was decided that Greg should pursue someone who is not a politician but will represent the right-to-live viewpoint.

Irene and Greg will also pursue Democrats and Republicans running for the U.S. Senate from Florida. Dec. 5th is a possibility for Betty Caster.

Another topic discussed was inviting Rhonda Storms and Louise Thompson to discuss public television. If Rhone declines to participate, it was recommended that she be asked to suggest someone else to represent her viewpoint.

Club Annual Meeting is to be held in January 2004.

It was also discussed to invite the Chairmen of the county political parties: Al Higginbotham [R] and Jenna (?) [D] to discuss issues.

Conclusions:

Irene and Greg to continue arranging lunch speakers.
     

Agenda item:

New Business

Presenter:

Irene

Discussion:

Irene would like either she or Greg, or another related appointed person, to introduce the speakers. This person may be on the opposite side of viewpoint – but could provide a novel point of view about each speaker.

Conclusions:

Idea accepted.

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:45PM.

Secretary- Roni McCullough-Sheppard

11/19/03

 

Tiger Bay Club of Tampa

Minutes of Board Meeting

8/11/2003

5:45 pm

Bill Wagner's Law Office

Meeting called by: Group Type of meeting: First meeting of New Board-2003/04
Facilitator: David Hurley, President Note taker: Roni McCullough-Sheppard
Timekeeper:
Attendees: Susan Young, Irene Guy, Greg Wilson, Bill Wagner, Mimi Osiason, Bob Samuels, Mary Lou Tuttle, Bob Buesing, Roni McCullough-Sheppard, David Hurley

Minutes

Agenda item: Future Guests Presenter:
Discussion: David Hurley was held up in traffic. The remaining board members held a general discussion on future guest speakers from 5:45pm until 6:35pm.
Conclusions: Greg Wilson and Irene Guy agreed to be Co-Chairs of the Program Committee. Guest speaker suggestions were presented with several board members agreeing to use their contacts to approach these potential guests.
Agenda item: Board Member Roles Presenter: David Hurley
Discussion: Board discussion of who will fill specific board rolls.
Mary Lou Tuttle moved that David Hurley be elected president until 12/2004. Irene Guy seconded. Unanimous vote and David accepts.

Bob Samuels raised question of Board's expectations and duties of president and a general discussion followed.

Bob Dlouhy was nominated to continue as Treasurer; David Hurley will contact Bob to confirm his willingness to continue.

Irene Guy nominated Roni McCullough-Sheppard as Secretary; your writer accepted.

Letters will be sent to past Board Members thanking them for their service.

RMS will send the minutes of the Board Meeting to Susan for posting on the website.

Agenda item: Future Meetings Presenter: Group
Discussion: Set dates for future board meetings
November 3, 2003, February 2, 2004, May 3, 2004 and August 2, 2004.

As of this recording it will be presumed that most meetings will be held at Bill Wagner's law office on Bayshore Blvd.

Bill asked what information and dues notices would be sent to members regarding future meetings.

Susan suggested bringing back Paw Prints, the printed newsletter to help promote meetings and disseminate general information.

Agenda item: Future Guests Presenter: Group
Discussion: Further discussion of future candidate guests, fairness issues and how to engage TB members to participate in booking future guests. See survey discussion below.
Agenda item: New Venues Presenter: Bob Samuels
Discussion: Susan informed the group that the Wyndham Harbour Island was raising their rates to Tiger Bay to $18.50. Bob asked what other venues were available to the group. There was discussion about Centre Club, University Club, hotels and other options.

Various board members agreed to research possible new venues and report to the group via e-mails and the next board meeting.

There was also discussion about conducting a survey of members as to:

Location of meeting, their travel arrangements for meetings, cost parameters and guest

Agenda item: Treasurer's Report Presenter: Bob Samuels
Discussion: Bob made a motion that at every Board Meeting a written Treasurer's Report and minutes of last Board Meeting be available. Unanimous vote.
Submitted by: Roni McCullough-Sheppard, Secretary, 9-12-03