Executive Council Meeting

                                                                Clearwater

                                                          January 29, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by President Hilpertshauser.

 

The income/expense dated 12/31/09 was reviewed and approved.

 

John Peplinski reported that the Day’s Inn, host motel has stated that the week of the state tournament

they will be booked because of other events that week. They have recommended you to get your reservations in

well before the 5th of April.

 

Vicki Marteney has submitted the proposed by-law’s and reported they have been reviewed and

approved by the committee.

 

John Peplinski will contact the NHPA for ordering the new RGS booklets when they become available.

  

Jim Smith the promotional officer was unable to make the meeting.  He sent posters advertising the state

tournament for the clubs to post.  Any club desiring one should contact Jim. Promotion for the State

Tournament was discussed. Bob and Jerry will confer with Jim on procuring local media coverage. Bob stated

the display banner should include (50th anniversary).  

 

Jerry LaBrosse requested that all charters use e-mail for better communication. Verdell Woollard will

send all NHPA communications to club presidents, tournament directors and post on the web site.

 

Pick the State Tournament Champions contest winner will receive $50.00. Bob will finalize with Jim

about cut off time, ties and having forms at the courts.

 

            State Tournament: An agenda for the Club Presidents meeting and banquet was established. Minor

changes on the information form were made. Bob will give these changes to the editor. It was agreed to have the

same prize fund as last year. This will be posted in the March newsletter. Jerry Michalek, President of the

BCHC, reported on the clubs progress to date. The banquet will be held at the Melbourne Moose Club. Tickets

will be $15.00. Jerry is working with Marvin Grubb on finalizing the purchase of plaques.

 

            Host club and state responsibilities were discussed. Bob will have copies available for the host clubs

listing their responsibilities.

 

            The council discussed what the NHPA,s  policy is for 50 year members. It was agreed that any Florida

resident achieving 50 year NHPA membership will receive Free State dues effective January 31, 2010. Motion

made by Peplinski, seconded by Woollard. This motion passed unanimously.

 

            Dell Woollard  explained that the NHPA mascot “ Woody 2 Shoes” has a cut out available from the

NHPA. Ron stated that the Clearwater Club has purchased one and that it is available from the NHPA for a cost

of $25.00. It would be made of plywood and need painting.

 The council will be working with Jerry on having State Tournament T-shirts available for ordering on

the web site. Also T-shirts will be available for purchase during the tournament.

 

            Motion made by Woollard second by Vicki to adjourn. 4:10 P.M.

 

All members present except Byron Jarrett.

 

                                                             John Peplinski         Sec/Tres