Toronto Maple Reefers Parrot Head Club
Board Meeting
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
MINUTES
Attendees: Jim, Kirsten, Trina, Ingrid, Derek, Joe, Linda
Correspondence:
Radio program about Maplereefers on the local Markham (community) radio station has been cancelled.
Norm Marshall sent an email regarding concerns about “to much charity donations” at Phirst Phriday. Joe will send a reply to Norm.
Financial Report :
Current bank balance is $2500.00
$200 was raised for Disabled Sailors Association of Ontario.
Membership
Linda has received 100 renewals to date. She will send Jim an updated list so he can renew his group email list.
We signed up a number of new members at the April PHPH
Website
When emails go out to the phock, for any attachments such as “Ask Phineas”, instead of sending the reader to the website, have a link to the attachment on the email
As of this writing, 50 people have joined the website.
Social Committee Report
Phirst Phridays :
About 80 people showed up for April’s PHPH. The board feels we may have tried to do too much that evening. (ie AGM announcements, charity drives, live entertainment, raffles). For the number of people there, the party ended to early. Thanks to Brian Neale for his performance.
Upcoming PHPH events.
May 1stCinco de Mayo, with host Malibu Bob
June 5thJune Jam and Karoke, with host Dave Drage. A note will go out to the phlock sometime in May requesting member to bring or make homemade instruments.
July 3rd PHPH. Joe will contact Mooredale. Otherwise we may just plan for a pool party.
August 7th PHPH. An evening at Margarita’s. Kirsten, Linda and Trina will check out the place. An August pool party will be planned. Dates, venues and trop-rock artist to be discussed and confirmed.
Our 2009 calendar is quickly filling up. Here are some dates to remember….
June 26Blue Jay 50/50 Draw (Jays vs Philly’s)
July 1Ribfest sponsored by the Rotary Club. Volunteers needed.
August 19Blue Jay 50/50 Draw (Jays vs Bosox)
Aug 31 – Sept 4 Mobility Cup 2009 – AshbridgesBay. Volunteers needed.
September 4 PHPH
October 2PHPH – Anniversary Party
Nov 2 – 8MOTM Key West
November 6PHPH
November 18Pre-Concert Event
November 19Buffett concert @ ACC
December 4PHPH Christmas Party
Community Service
CherryBeach clean up is scheduled for Saturday April 25.So far 22 members have volunteered. A email reminder will be sent to the phlock.
Blue Jays 50/50 draw on Friday June 26 (Jays vs Phillies). All volunteers need to be at the Roger’s Centre before 5:00 pm. The gates open at 5:30, this give us 30 minutes to get setup.
Mobility Cup and Disabled Sailors. Another meeting will be held to discuss the details on what is expected from the club
New Bidness:
Swag…Kirsten is now the keeper of the Swag. A brief discussion was held on what we needed. Kirsten will contact Eileen Boyle to see if we can get some samples.
In appreciation of all his work for this past year, the board has covered Rocky’s 2009 membership dues.
NEXT BOARDING MEETING: Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 pm. Location TBA