November 6, 2005
  • Called to Order by President Linda at 12:05

  • 15 members present

  • December 3rd - Hans and Jim to check out Avon Park location for possible trail
    riding/camping

  • Fliers were handed out for Plantation Show and Shine on November 12th

  • Fliers handed out for the December 4th AMC/Jeep Mopar Mania Show in Venice

  • New Members Anthony Pacelli and Debbie and Larry Crawford (Todd's parents)

  • Linda received club shirts.  Members will receive 1 shirt per membership.  Others to be
    sold for $10.00 each.  We also have decals for sale.

  • Socials for month of November are as follows:  
November 10th - TGIFriday's
November 17th - Luigi's
November 24th - NO SOCIAL
December 1st - Beef O'Brady's
These dates will be posted on the website.

  • Treasury report was give by Rick Thorpe

  • Upcoming events and rides:
11/20 - Cecil Webb.  Meet at Beef O'Brady's at 10am.  $3 per person or $6 per Jeepload
12/4 - Mopar Mania at Woodmere Park in Venice.  Tailgate meeting to be held.  Club will
provide meats and club members to bring dish to share.  Contact Kandis for food list
12/17 - Christmas party at the FOP Lodge on Harper Avenue.  7pm till ?? BYOB.  Club to
supply meat, etc.  Members to bring dish to share.  See Kandis for list.  

  • Linda checked on going to Croom up by Brooksville.  They just opened trails for vehicles
    and currently there is only one Range Rover group that utilizes it.  They do not allow more
    than 30 vehicles at a time and need to respect land (Tread Lightly).  Best time for us to go
    would be January through March.  We are trying for around the weekend of March 11th

  • Future Ride calendar
December - the Yuccapens
January - Ocala 4X4 camping on the weekend of the 13th or Avon Park camping trip
February - Fort Pierce Show and Shine
March - Croom weekend camping trip the weekend of the 11th
April - Suncoast Flatlanders Show and Shine
May - Tellico Trip

  • Katie asked about CERT and our volunteer for CPR has not been around.  What's next?  
    Yale will be checking out other options.  Rick may be able to find CPR instructor through
    Charlotte County EMS

  • Kevin appointed Dale, Jim and Paul to the trail committee.  Trail master need a better CB
    than the hand held one currently used

  • Discussion held on gifts for the Christmas Party.  Linda and Hans suggested a Secret
    Santa gift.  Club members can purchase raffle tickets.  Club voted to bring unisex gifts
    limited to $20 per gift.  Each person family please bring gift for children to be able to
    participate.

  • Impromptu ride today after meeting.  See Jim.

  • See Linda if you have not receive your Florida 4WD Association sticker

  • See Katie for items for sale

  • 50-50 was won by Kevin Way for $32.00

  • Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm