LTRCB10-18-11

LAKE TRAVIS REPUBLICAN CLUB

Minutes of the Board of Directors

October 18, 2011

The Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Travis Republican Club was called to order by President Doug Lindgren at 1:11 PM on Tuesday October 18th, 2011 at the Hills Country Club.

Other members present were Vice-President Bill Warmuth, Secretary Maria Burbridge, Sergeant-at-Arms John Kistner, Frank Black, Bill Thomas, Grant Goodwin, and Sharon January.

Legislative:  Grant Goodwin had to leave so he gave his report first.  Grant is concerned about Rosemary Edwards, Travis County RP Chairman endorsing candidates running on the primaries who have other Republicans as opponents.  He announced that Madeline Connor is running against Scott Field, David Puryear does not have an opponent but Bob Pemberton and Jeff Rose have opponents.

 Approval of minutes: Maria Burbridge moved to approve the minutes with the changes suggested by Bill Warmuth. Frank Black seconded. All in favor.

Treasurer’s report: Bill Warmuth gave Perry’s report.

Beginning balance: $ 5,082.53

Ending balance: $ 4,683.31

Revenue: $ 7,312.53

Expenses: $ 2,629.22

81 people had signed for today’s meeting.  Bill RSVP’d for 75.

5 no-shows.

18 walk-ins

Total attendance 94

Membership: Bill Warmuth announced that we had 300 members before the meeting and 3 more people signed up today. Total: 303 members.

Bill said he will mail the renewal invoices on the morning of the next meeting.

Facilities:  Bill Warmuth was pleased with today’s meeting despite the fact that the beef in the Beef Stroganoff was “absent”.  He announced that Amber notified him that there will be a $1 (+tax) increase in the lunches for next year. The board will have to decide if we continue subsidizing the meals.

Programs:  November’s speaker will be Steve Munisteri –Republican Party of Texas Chairman -.No meeting in December.  Sharon has Admiral Bobby Ingram for January and for February either Greg Abbott or a forum with the CD 25 candidates.

Publicity: Jason had to leave early.  President Lindgren gave his report.  There was an announcement on the Lake Travis News and on the Home Owners Newsletter.

Newsletter:  No report.

Golf Tournament:  Bill Thomas announced that we netted between $10 and $12 thousand.  There were 67 golfers and a good number of sponsors and donors.  The goal for next year is to have 92 golfers and to be able to give a gift or give away to everyone.  The beginning balance on the PAC account was more than the previous year due to the limitation on contributions to judicial candidates.  In November we will know next year’s date for the tournament –it should be October 1^st or the 8^th.  There were 2 banners displayed and the club gave the PAC $300 for publicity. John Kistner said that we should let people know who the sponsors are and to promote them at the meetings.  President Lindgren said that we recognize them in the newsletter and since they may not get it we should make sure to mail it to them in December.

Sergeant-at-Arms: John reminded the board of the club’s policy of “no handouts”.  He mentioned that somebody had placed flyers on the tables.  Bill suggested putting a notice in the newsletter to remind everybody of the club’s policy.

Old Business:  candidate named Don Kotrady.  President Lindgren asked that an announcement of the Board candidates be included in the newsletter .

New Business: Nominations Committee is not present.  Bill said that he had received an e-mail from Grant Goodwin saying that Dee Anne has a candidate named Don Kotrady and that he was in favor.  Jason responded to Dee Anne on October 3^rd saying he was in favor. The following officers terms will expire:  Frank Black, Perry Pherson, Bill Walmuth, Sharon January, Doug Lindgren, and Maria Burbridge.  Frank is stepping down so we will need a replacement.  If there are nominations from the floor we will need 20% (60 people) to vote and it would have to be filed by October 25^th.  President Lindgren asked to make an announcement of the candidates and to invite members to become more involved with the board or with committees.

Our next meeting will be in November.  Officers will be elected at the next board meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 1:46.