The Villages Woodworkers Club

Board of Directors Meeting

February 28, 2019

 

Call to Order

A board of directors meeting of The Village Woodshop was held on February 28, 2019 at 704 Oak Street The Villages, Florida.  The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM and was presided over by Mike Cromwell, Chairman, with Byron Porter Jr., secretary. A quorum was met and established.

Attendees

Voting members in attendance included:

Glenn Croteau, Harm Borfitz, Alvin Corenblum, Mike Cromwell, John Scott, Judy Meyers, John Warner, Stephan Yovan

 

Members not in attendance included:

Bob Bell

 

Guests in attendance included:

Byron Porter Jr., Doug Parks, Mike Borfitz, Conway Williams, John Herega

Non BOD guest Business
Three members requested to address the BOD meeting. Their requests were considered and acted upon. In each incident the members will be informed of the board’s decision.

Approval of Previous Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous January 24, 2019 meeting was made by, Harm Borfitz and seconded by, Alvin Corenblum and unanimously approved by all with any additions and/or corrections

Officers’ Reports

Chairman Report was presented by Mike Cromwell:

·         Mike Cromwell asked Harm Borifitz to establish a rules committee. The rules committee will be responsible for any proposed by-law changes which become necessary due to the second shop coming on line.

·         Mike Cromwell requested Harm Borfitz to establish a precedent on who will or will not be entitled to attend the BOD meetings.

 

President’s Report was presented by Mike Borfitz.

·         It is the position of The Villages to not support building, funding and maintaining an elevator at the second shop. Due to building codes, this eliminates the chance to put meeting rooms, equipment, a lunch/break room or offices on the mezzanine which now can only be used for storage.

·         Our first “closed shop/full day” for certification was a success. This new model for certification will allows us to certify more members at one time and will help to cut into the large back log of new members.

·         Mike has received positive feedback from the membership on the new format for the General Membership Meeting. We focus on presentation and/or new programs.

·         Mike has requested that the Villages consider planning a new wood shop in any new original development plan as they move forward. This would allow the woodworking shop to keep up with demand as the Villages grows.

·         The insurance company has increased the cost of the insurance which is now $3,300 for property insurance.

 

Vice President Report was presented by Jim Spallone

·         No report.

 

Treasure Report Presented by Doug Parks

·         Presented Balance Sheets (See Hand Out)

·         Motion to approve the treasure’s report was made by Glenn Croteau and seconded by John Scott and unanimously approved by all.

 

Office Administration Presented by Anne Bell

·         No Report from Anne

·         Stephan Yovan gave a presentation on the breakdown of monitor duty. The major issue is that we have a significant shortage of manpower. We need to significantly increase the monitor pool size to man both the Rolling Acres and the Eisenhower locations next year. Stephan recommended a committee should be formed to examine the various alternatives to address this issue.

·         Glen Croteau presented a resolution to have Stephan Yovan chair a Committee to study the manpower shortage of monitor duty and come up with a solution to the problem. John Warner seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by all.

 

Shop Administrator Presented by Glenn Croteau

·         The 9th of this month is clean-up day. The shop will be closed.

 

Safety Committee Presented by Harm Borfitz or John Herega

·         One slight accident occurred last Month.

·         Noise levels in the shop are within safe levels.

·         Training is needed to teach people on what to do in case of an accident. Presently working on a training manual.

 

Toys Presented by Conway Williams

·         Toys participated in Hoedown Days on Saturday February 9th.

·         Year to date total toy production 2,232 toys.

·         Toys on the Square at Spanish Springs will be held on Tuesday, March 19th.

 

Other Reports

Main Motions
None

Announcements
Remarks:

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Harm Borfitz and seconded
by John Warner at 8:30 PM. and approved by all.

 

SECRETARY APPROVAL:
(Signature & Date)