E.P.B.A.A. Minutes from 04-13-10

Meeting was held at the Elks Club at 19:00. There was no flag available so the Pledge was not conducted.  A poor showing of 8 members and 7 retirees were in attendance.

Minutes from 02-16-10 were read and accepted by membership. (Lucchini, D. Kucera)

Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted. (Timmons, Turek)

OLD BUSINESS:

-        Work-out room re-upholstery job will cost $385.  The matter was tabled until next meeting to see if there are available funds;

-        Is the sauna worth keeping?  An $850 heater replacement is needed.  A survey letter will be circulated.

-        Vending machines were purchased and are in service.  All proceeds go to the E.P.B.A.A. scholarship fund.

NEW BUSINESS:

-        EPBAA received two thank-you letters from Operation Snow Ball and American Red Cross for our donations.

-        Cubs’ outing is set for June 15^th, 2010.  Monies are due by June 1.  Sign-up sheet posted in Roll-Call room.

-        Candle Light Bowl set for January 29 at Wheaton Bowl.  Main prizes are needed.  Please contact one of the EPBAA officers to donate prizes.

-        Scholarship apps are due April 30^th.  Members were reminded of the requirements.

-        Possible vending opportunity at City Hall to be investigated.

-        Saturday, July 31 is the Rosemont Softball Tourney.  Team sign-up form will be posted.

-        2010 Fundraiser letters and envelopes are printed ready to send to mailer.  Some discussions were had regarding how we can save money on the fundraiser.

DONATIONS REQUESTS:

-        Community Bank of Elmhurst for 4 on the 4^th 4K run.  A donation was motioned by Lafin, seconded by Ray Bradford.  By a 9 to 2 vote, it passed.

-        There was some discussion on sponsoring an Elmhurst youth for baseball; however, it is too late as the season had already started.

Meeting adjourned at 20:30.