Greek Orthodox Community of West Central Florida, Inc
Greek Orthodox Community of West Central Florida, Inc.
a.k.a. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, Lecanto, Florida
General Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 1204 by President Deana Katsouris.
Nominations for chairman of the meeting were accepted.
George Mavros was nominated by Syliva Lovelace and seconded by Manny
Kafes. Nominations were closed. George Mavros was voted
Unanimously to act as chairman
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from November 13, 2014 General Meeting were
read. Motion to approve as read was made by Sylvia Lovelace and
seconded by Marko Taylor. The minutes were unanimously approved.
President’s Report:
Deana Katsouris expressed her heartfelt thank you for everyone participating
in the Fish Fry and making it profitable.
The President also expressed a thank you on behalf of the entire parish
to those who contributed to the second portion Archdiocese’s “Fair
Share” assessment, which was $5,000. Total assessment by the
Metropolis for 2013 was $10,000.
Deana also announced that the children would be dancing at the Festival
on Saturday, February 22, at 1300, 1500 and 1700, and on Sunday at
1300. They will be dancing in costumes made by Joan Dalmanieras.
Credit card purchases may be made by patrons for food. Deana requested
that those with iPhones are needed for the transactions. One is
needed for the pastry, Yia Yia’s and the main kitchen’s registers.
Gerry Jones volunteered to patrol between the three indoor areas and
supply her iPhone.
Gyro Booth set-up will be on Tuesday, February 18.
Deana also requested that parishioners each take a Greek Festival sign
and place it on a street corner on Wednesday, February 19 and remove
by Monday, February 24.
Treasurer’s Report:
John Moskes reported that the church has a positive bank balance
going into the Festival. Monthly expenses are over $11,000/month, of
which $4000 pay for the mortgage. This means that profits from the
Festival can be applied to future bills rather than paying overdue bills
as happened in October.
John requested that everyone study the enclosed budget report, particularly
the months of July through October, when bills were unpaid.
Festival Report:
Deliveries: US Food Pub Trailer and Sunshine tents: February 17
Fantis: Liquor and Yia Yia’s Pantry: February 17
Helleas Pastries: February 18,Tuesday and February 20, Thursday
FDS Dumpsters: 2 large, February 20, Thursday
AWS Sink: 1 sink on Thursday, February 20; P/U on February 24, Mon
Manny has the check to pay on delivery
Gas: FL Public Util: apt made to bring outdoor tank and top off the
underground tank for the main kitchen. Manny to double check
Anderson: Hook up outside and hookup for exchange of stove for
Fryers. Manny to double check.
Parking: Citrus County Sherriff’s Explorers Club, February 22, Saturday, only
Advertising: Pass out flyers; Yellow “sticky ad” on the front of The Chronicle,
February 20, Thursday.
Drake’s Carpeting: February 24, Monday. Pam to coordinate.
Assignments: Main Kitchen: Diane Minnelli and crew; First Lutheran working
salads on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22.
Marianna and Anastasia: 50-50 raffle tickets between dancing.
Pastries, Esther, Kim (First Lutheran), Mary Landis, Jennie Phillips?
Admissions: Anna and Elaine; Bonnie and Steve; Stephanie and Bernie to
give breaks and help at Admissions and Gyro Booth as needed.
Gyro Booth: George M., John, George, Taylor boys, Bernie as needed, Deana
when not dancing.
Takedown: must happen on February 24, Monday after 1 PM:
Volunteers: Richard Lvoelace: supervise only
Manny Kafes
Bernie Woythather
Peter DeRose
Steve
Festival Chair, Pam Masoud, announced that she will not be here for Festival
as she must sit with the grandchildren for her daughter’s out-of-town
meeting. She thanked everyone in advance for their cooperation and
help.
Audit Committee: Chairperson Sylvia Lovelace stated that the committee had
finished the audits of all accounts for the parish and various committees. All
was in order. She expressed appreciation for the fine work done by Treasurer
John Moskes.
Chairman George requested 3 nominees for the 2014 Audit Committee.
Nominees must be persons who are not officers on the Council or any
of its committees.
Nominees:
Sylvia Lovelace was nominated by Pam Masoud, seconded by Gerry
Jones.
Bernie Woythather was nominated by Stephanie Woythather and
John Moskes.
Gerry Jones was nominated by Georgia Nicolaou, seconded by Pam
Masoud.
The nominations were closed. Vote in favor of the candidates was
unanimous.
Board of Elections: Nominees must be persons who are not officers on the Council
or any of its committees.
Nominees:
Peter DeRose nominated by Pam Masoud, seconded by Gerry
Jones.
Garfield Aucoin was nominated by Diane Minnelli, seconded by Sylvia
Lovelace.
Jim Tizvanis was nominated by Ale Dalmanieras, seconded by Tina
Quaid.
The nominations were closed. The vote was unanimous.
Announcements:
Teddy is organizing a trip to the Holy Land.
Salutations to the Virgin will be held on at least one Friday. More are
scheduled.
There will be a full schedule of services for Lent.
There being no further business, the general meeting was adjourned at 1245.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Masoud,
Secretary
George Mavros,
Chairman, General Meeting
Deana Katsouris, Father Michael Petrides,
President Interim Priest