General Meeting June 17, 2008

The monthly meeting of the B.A.A. was held at Barrister Gardens. It was called to order at 7:30pm by President Arsene VanVooren. The only Board member absent was Roland Deprez. Roland and his wife Maggie were busy entertaining Roland’s sister and brother-in-law Joseph and Monique Vanderschaegle who were visiting from Nieuwpoort, Belgium.

The minutes of the previous meetings were read. Bob Grant read the financial report in Roland’s absence. Bob also reported our membership is at 302 as he deleted 3 members. He also contacted 8 others and hopes to hear from them.

Norm Kay reported on the June golf outing. The 18-hole winners in the Peoria handicap system were my grandson, Max Onderik along with Ken Allemon who tied for 1st place with a 72. Tied for 2nd place were Ted Monahan and my son-in-law, Brian Onderik. Ken Allemon shot an actual 75 which was low score for the day. My grandson and his father had a little side wager. Max shot an 88 and his dad had a 92 so I guess Brian cuts the grass from now on! Closest-to-the-pin winners for 18-holes were: Lucy Deckers and Ron Vercruysse. Longest Drives winners were Ken Allemon and Al Apfel. The 9-hole winner was Gary Huyghe. The Longest Drive winner for 9-holes was Pat Kacanowski and Closest-to-the-Pin was Clyde Bender. Thanks were given to Arsene VanVooren and Al VanDenBergh, Jr. for handling the Peoria system, Mel and David Ferdinande for checking everyone in and to Chuck and Jeff Horan for standing over the hot grill cooking those tasty hot dogs! Norm then reviewed the rest of the events for the year. The cost of the September Casino trip is $169.00 per person. This is due at the August meeting.

Mel Ferdinande and Gary Huyghe along with help from Dick and Mike Huyghe served cold cuts and veggies to both the men and ladies in honor of Mother’s and Father’s Day. The ladies treated the men to some delicious cake.

The Band will play at 3:30pm at the July picnic according to Band Chairman Larry Mahieu. Card games will start at 1:30pm. Kids’ games will begin at 2:30pm and food will be served at 4:00pm. Mark your calendar for Sunday July 20th behind Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores to share a lovely day with family and friends at the Club picnic.

Leo Michaels reported the leaders through June are:

Vice-President Dale Verhaeghe introduced Steve Hillewere as our guest for the evening. Dale then introduced membership applicant Ken DeMulenaere who was then sworn in by President VanVooren.

Frank Mahieu reported that Jim Baetens is homebound and that Bob Janes was in the hospital with pneumonia.

Frank Baecke reported that the Retirees dinner was attended by 102 diners.

Etienne Elskens wants the articles for the bulletin turned in at the July Board meeting.

Chuck Myny advised the membership to check the website, www.thebaa.us for Club news.

Marshall Bill Meldrum reported there were 95 in attendance.

The drawing winners were: Leon Huyghe, Mel Ferdinande, Bob Peleman, Ray Rudoni, Butch Desmet, Bob Free, Dick Loosvelt, Roland Snauwaert, David Vasquez, Henry Verlinden, Leo Michaels, John Roelandt, Greg Silage, Don Putrycus, Marshall Desmet, Dennis LaDuke, Ray Huyghe, Chuck LeFevre, Larry Allemon and Bob LaDuke.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob Putrycus
Recording Secretary