I guess I am slipping.  I thought I had already sent these out.

Attached are the minutes from the February 20 , 2025  North Augusta Sertoma club Board Meeting.  Board Members, please review them.  if you have comments or corrections, please contact Dennis Murphy.  If no comments or corrections, the minutes shall be approved as read here.

Board Meeting Minutes

Date: February 20, 2025

Call to order: Time           8:20  PM           By:       Rex Goble                            

Board In Attendance:      Faulkner,  Griffin, Goble, Howard, R. Smith, Coyle   Covington, Coleman,  Murphy, Brown, Young,  Hewett, London,  Absent: Ross

Secretary Report:

1. Board Approval of minutes from last Board meeting –
2. Dues invoices have been sent out.   Membership Update:   74

Membership applications:  

 TREASURER REPORT:  

Bank Balances: 

Ops:               \ $ 29,149           

Charity:          \ $ 30,035      

Sec 4190          \$ 48,041

Bingo:             \$ 17,666     Cost of tonight’s meal: \$ 344 Raffle \$63  Food sales \$   10   Fines \$   6

Total   \$ 124,891

 Donations YTD:    \$  87,675    Available to donate: \$  6,325

-income is:    \$ 52,261

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE:

1. American Legion Auxiliary – Not Recommended
2. Golden Harvest Food Bank – \$1,000.00 – Approved
3. Piedmont Foundation Jernigan Golf Tournament – Not Recommended

Old Business:

•  By-Laws and Policy Statement have been revised. Copies of the revisions will be given to each Board Member for review soon. Murphy is working on it.
• Need Volunteers to look into all the services that may be provided to us by Sertoma, Inc. and in particular the hearing aids that they provide clubs that we can give to area audiologists. Jason Ross has inquired of “Upper Savannah River Council on Aging” and will have a report ?? Dennis Murphy has contacted Bill Hixon.  We have had no responses. Will call again.
• Wes summers has requested that the duties as Board Liaison be outlined and addressed in the By-Laws.

• Board Decided to change wording on “Casino Night” contract. Change “Cost” to “Donation” David Hewett to contact Tom Murphy to ensure we have the correct verbiage on out contracts. Waiting on an appointment.
• The Board passed a motion to obtain some “Sertoma” signs to be put on the doors to our meeting place. – Justin Howard. Working – Communigraphics.
• The board discussed the possibility of getting more involved with speech and hearing within the school system. Status? Responsible person?
• Collin Lindell of Aiken Co. Board Of Education. “Get More Visibility” Via Facebook and other media outlets.  He has been given access to our Facebook Account.  Status?

NEW BUSINESS

• Formal Presentation of Grant to Piedmont Speech and Hearing next meeting. Murphy to call Dr. Garner.  We have the Big Check.
• Justin Howard and Dennis Murphy will attend a meeting in Aiken on 2/24 with Aiken Sertoma and Sertoma Speech and Hearing of Florida regarding their establishing a chapter in SC.
• Masters Party discussion – Old McDonalds or Lookaway Hall? Andrew Coleman to get back to Board with cost estimates.

 

SERTOMA CLUB NEWS ITEMS /Club Liaison Report

• Hewett will meet with Fred Ilardi to provide a list of major donations for possible big check presentations. They will be speaking to the local newspapers about getting more of our donations, particularly scholarships in the news.

• Fred Ilardi has the “Big Check”. Status of official presentations with press coverage pending. Wes Summers is our “Club Liaison” and Public Relations Rep.  He will be working with Fred Ilardi.

 Meeting and Food Schedule (Food schedule is tentative and subject to change)                                                                  

• 3/6/25  – Team Nash
• 3/20/25 – Team Ilardi

.Casino Night status: 

 

 Activities for Balance of FY 2023/2024:   

Adjournment:     8:50                 PM             

Approved:

______________________________                                        _________________________________

Secretary – Dennis Murphy                                                                          C.O.B. Rex Goble

 

There will be a meeting of the North Augusta Sertoma Club this Thursday 3/6/25/25.  The meeting will be at  the Duraclean Building on West Martintown Road.

The meal will be provided by Team Ilardi – Italian Feast

Social Hour starts at 6:30 PM.  Regular meeting will start at 7 PM

Richard Matthews has found that he needs to simplify the available tee times to avoid confusion with the golf course people and the golfers.  Accordingly,  all tee times for the available dates will start at 3:00 PM.

Also, Richard may be able to get additional dates.  As always, if you want to play, contact Richard.

March 2      3:00 PM

March 3    3:00 PM

All Sundays in March, 3:00 PM

March 31  3:00 PM

In gratitude for our donations, The Aiken First Tee Golf Course  has invited our members to come and play their course at no cost.

It is a very hilly nine-hole course and there are no electric golf carts available.  It is a short basically a par three course.  Several of our members have played the course and reported that it is a great little course.

Richard Mathews is our point of contact for the course.  If you wish to play, contact Richard at 596-850-3525.

Here are the dates currently available for our  play at the Aiken Fist Tee Golf Course:

March 2      Noon to 4:00

March 3     2:00 or later

All Sundays in March, Noon or later

March 31   Noon to 4:00

Once again, if you want to play, contact Richard Matthews.

 

Attached are the minutes from the February 20, 2025  North Augusta Sertoma club Board Meeting.  Board Members, please review them.  if you have comments or corrections, please contact Dennis Murphy.  If no comments or corrections, the minutes shall be approved as read here.

Board Meeting Minutes

Date: February 20, 2025

Call to order: Time           8:20  PM           By:       Rex Goble                            

Board In Attendance:      Faulkner,  Griffin, Goble, Howard, R. Smith, Coyle   Covington, Coleman,  Murphy, Brown, Young,  Hewett, London,  Absent: Ross

Secretary Report:

1. Board Approval of minutes from last Board meeting –
2. Dues invoices have been sent out.   Membership Update:   74

Membership applications:  

 TREASURER REPORT:  

Bank Balances: 

Ops:               \ $ 29,149           

Charity:          \ $ 30,035      

Sec 4190          \$ 48,041

Bingo:             \$ 17,666     Cost of tonight’s meal: \$ 344 Raffle \$63  Food sales \$   10   Fines \$   6

Total   \$ 124,891

 Donations YTD:    \$  87,675    Available to donate: \$  6,325

-income is:    \$ 52,261

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE:

1. American Legion Auxiliary – Not Recommended
2. Golden Harvest Food Bank – \$1,000.00 – Approved
3. Piedmont Foundation Jernigan Golf Tournament – Not Recommended

Old Business:

•  By-Laws and Policy Statement have been revised. Copies of the revisions will be given to each Board Member for review soon. Murphy is working on it.
• Need Volunteers to look into all the services that may be provided to us by Sertoma, Inc. and in particular the hearing aids that they provide clubs that we can give to area audiologists. Jason Ross has inquired of “Upper Savannah River Council on Aging” and will have a report ?? Dennis Murphy has contacted Bill Hixon.  We have had no responses. Will call again.
• Wes summers has requested that the duties as Board Liaison be outlined and addressed in the By-Laws.

• Board Decided to change wording on “Casino Night” contract. Change “Cost” to “Donation” David Hewett to contact Tom Murphy to ensure we have the correct verbiage on out contracts. Waiting on an appointment.
• The Board passed a motion to obtain some “Sertoma” signs to be put on the doors to our meeting place. – Justin Howard. Working – Communigraphics.
• The board discussed the possibility of getting more involved with speech and hearing within the school system. Status? Responsible person?
• Collin Lindell of Aiken Co. Board Of Education. “Get More Visibility” Via Facebook and other media outlets.  He has been given access to our Facebook Account.  Status?

NEW BUSINESS

• Formal Presentation of Grant to Piedmont Speech and Hearing next meeting. Murphy to call Dr. Garner.  We have the Big Check.
• Justin Howard and Dennis Murphy will attend a meeting in Aiken on 2/24 with Aiken Sertoma and Sertoma Speech and Hearing of Florida regarding their establishing a chapter in SC.
• Masters Party discussion – Old McDonalds or Lookaway Hall? Andrew Coleman to get back to Board with cost estimates.

 

SERTOMA CLUB NEWS ITEMS /Club Liaison Report

• Hewett will meet with Fred Ilardi to provide a list of major donations for possible big check presentations. They will be speaking to the local newspapers about getting more of our donations, particularly scholarships in the news.

• Fred Ilardi has the “Big Check”. Status of official presentations with press coverage pending. Wes Summers is our “Club Liaison” and Public Relations Rep.  He will be working with Fred Ilardi.

 Meeting and Food Schedule (Food schedule is tentative and subject to change)                                                                  

• 3/6/25  – Team Nash
• 3/20/25 – Team Ilardi

.Casino Night status: 

 

 Activities for Balance of FY 2023/2024:   

Adjournment:     8:50                 PM             

Approved:

______________________________                                        _________________________________

Secretary – Dennis Murphy                                                                          C.O.B. Rex Goble

 

Date:  February 20,025                                              

General Meeting Minutes

Call to Order   7:08 PM      by   Justin Howard       Prayer by: David Hewett            Pledge by:     all

Attendance:  Members   39                                    Guests:      None                            

Tonight’s Meal  Prepared by  : Team London : Pork Chops

Membership:  Current membership is   73  Everyone needs to bring a friend or neighbor .

Dues Billing has been sent out.  If you have not received it, contact Dennis Murphy.   If you are a quarter behind, we will be reminding you.

Members can now pay dues with VNMO.  Contact David Hewett if you wish to pay your dues this way.

Membership Packages to:     None

Thank You’s  :  Piedmont Speech and Hearing Foundation ; Support 1

Financial Report :   Donations since last meeting: Banquets: \$5,052;Camp Sertoma:\$7,800; Piedmont Speech and Hearing: \$4,000

Encumbrances \$  00.00 Donations YTD \$87,675.00    Remaining Available \$ 6,325

We have given a \$4,000.00 grant to Piedmont Speech and Hearing Foundation.  There will be a formal presentation at our next meeting.

Club Golf Events:   ( New members – see Ken Oliphant)  Support 1 on April 28

OLD  BUSINESS  :  Facebook Point Of Contact is Justin Howard

• We REALLY need to be looking at replacements for our cub Secretary and club Treasurer. Please consider volunteering for these positions.
• 1^st Tee Golf course. Richard Mathews gave the pertinent info last meeting.  Anyone interested in  playing, see Richard.

NEW BUSINESS

• Masters Party – Location? Discussed whether to have at Ols McDonalds or Lookaway Hall. More info to follow.

CASINO NIGHTS:   Big event on 5/3 in Grovetown.  Will need many dealers. Brunson will put out info.

SARGEANT AT ARMS –FINES – Several

DRAWING Winners:         Ricci Jones; Wes Summers        

 Meeting Adjourned:      8:10             PM

There will be a meeting of the North Augusta Sertoma Club this Thursday 2/20/25.  The meeting will be at  the Duraclean Building on West Martintown Road.

The meal will be provided by Team London  – Grilled Pork Chops, Salad, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, and Dessert.

Social Hour starts at 6:30 PM.  Regular meeting will start at 7 PM

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