November ‘09 Meeting at the Elks Lodge
E.P.B.A.A. Meeting Minutes from 11-10-09
Meeting held at the Elks Lodge, called to order at 19:40 hrs with the Pledge of Allegiance.
We had a good turnout with 18 active members and 10 retirees. Also present were C.P.A. alumnus John Falduto, C.O.E. Projects Administrator Tony Cuzzone, and Pat Wagner from Public Safety Committee.
Dan Gibbons spoke and presented the E.P.B.A.A. with a plaque commemorating 25 years of donating to the Turkey Trot. The plaque will be displayed at the starting line the day of the event. A sign-up list will be posted for the annually sponsored watering hole.
Minutes from 10-14-09 were read and accepted by Dan Corrigan and Ralph O’Connell – no opposition.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted by Paul Carney and Jeff Kucera – no opposition. Discussion on combining some of the accounts was made and tabled for next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Candle Light Bowl is approaching and raffle tickets were sent to the printer. Main prizes range from a 42” plasma TV to a signed football and cigar from Ditka’s Steakhouse. As an incentive to sell more tickets, a $50 gift card will be awarded to the member who sells the most tickets prior to the event.
NEW BUSINESS:
The pop machine in the basement – motion by Ken Lafin and seconded by Jim Kveton to contact the last known company and request permission to use the machine at no cost or remove it. No opposition.
DuPage County Sheriff requested our contribution to this year’s Shop with a Cop event, December 12th. A motion by Dan Buenz and second by Dennis Kazarian for $300 was made, no opposition. This will permit three children from Elmhurst families experiencing tough financial times to accompany three police officers in three squads to the event. Pictures and lunch will be provided to the kids chosen.
The Chicago Wolves hockey team contacted President Coughlin and inquired if the E.P.B.A.A. was interested in a group outing. A short discussion was held and March was thought to be a good time for this. Possible cost would be $45 with bar, prior to the event, and $25 without. Future plans and discussions will be had on this subject.
A discussion on nominations for the E.P.B.A.A. officer positions was held and further review of the bi-laws was needed before next meeting.
There were two raffles conducted: one for 5 winners of Red Box movie rentals (2 each) and the other for four, $25 gift cards to Honey Baked Ham. Lucky winners of the gift cards were Brad Lucchini, Guy Schweik, Brad Wilcoxon, and Paul Carney, who donated his to the Candle Light Bowl event. Thanks Paul.
Meeting was closed at 20:20 hrs and pizza from Roberto’s restaurant was served.
Next meeting was scheduled for December 15th, 2009 at the Elks Lodge.
