Meeting called to order at 12:15 by Vice-President Bob Eyster

18 members present

Hans mentioned to the members that Linda's father has passed away

We will be shooting for local rides due to gas crisis

On September 17th, Caloosa trip will beet at the Hess station on Westgate at 10:00.  Members
to meet at Home Depot, Punta Gorda at 8:45

Drywall party at Yale and Tarin's on Saturday, September 24th.  Need volunteers

We will ask Yale to check out booking of Christmas party.  December 3rd or 10th at the FOP
lodge

Motion approved to send $300 to Katrina victims,  ($150 to Red Cross and $150 to Salvation
Army)

Dan from Caloosa invited PRJ to ride/camp to Avon Park in January

PRJ joined the Florida 4 Wheel Drive Association

Our guest speaker, Dan, from Caloosa informed our members about Babcock Ranch
preservation for future trail riding.  Hans suggested we pledge money to the cause

We need to check out future CERT training locations

Our trail committee will be checking out Linda and Hans' property for riding

Linda has been checking out state park locations for riding

Octoberfest in Ocala is October 28-30.  Campsites and hotels will be forthcoming

Cory suggested to boost membership and increase treasury, a car was at a Jeep dealership.  
Jeeps to be free.  Possible sometime in November

November 12th is the Show and Shine at Plantation

50-50 Winner was Chris Palmieri

Meeting adjourned at 12:55
September 4, 2005