General Meeting February 17, 2009

The monthly meeting of the B.A.A. was held at the Barrister Gardens. Prior to the start of the meeting President Arsene VanVooren called the members of the Board together to review and approve the application for membership from James Roberts. The meeting was then called to order at 7:30pm by President Arsene VanVooren.

A moment of silence was observed for deceased members Tom MacDonald and Julien Ramaut. Tom had been a member since 1997 and Julien was a member since 1976.

The roll call of officers showed all present except Roland Deprez, Norm Kay and Al VanDenBergh, Jr. who were all in Florida, hopefully enjoying better weather than us.

Thank-You cards were read from the family of Tom Macdonald, thanking the Club for the flowers and flags being at the funeral home for Tom, and another card from Kristen Yagley, a scholarship recipient, thanking the Club for selecting her as one of the winners and as she stated, the money will go to good use for her education.

John Roelandt read the January financial report in Roland’s absence and was also writing the checks.

Bob Grant reported membership at 308 with 34 members still not paid for 2009. The new directory is now at the printer.

Entertainment Chairman Arsene VanVooren reported on the Board party. The only complaint he received was that the music was too loud. Next year’s party will be on January 23rd with basically the same format as this year, except for the band. Arsene also spoke of the Trough Bowling on March 22nd and the casino trips in March and April.

Vice-President Dale Verhaeghe introduced membership applicant James Roberts who was then sworn in by President VanVooren.

Larry Mahieu still has tickets for the band’s concert in April at the Greek Cultural Center.

Recreation Chairman Rick Dauw reported the game leaders through February are:

It was mentioned that Ray VanHoet was having respiratory problems and that Joe Aluia was having surgery for lung cancer.
A monetary donation was sent to the Monastery in memory of Julien Ramaut as requested by the family.

Our Webmaster, Chuck Myny is still accepting names of members to have the bulletin sent to them via e-mail.

Our kitchen crew reported that Coney dogs and chips would be served for lunch.

The retirees realized that there Board was one member short, so President Frank Baecke asked Jack Pieters to fill the seat and he accepted.

Attendance chairman Scott Schumacher had 20 prized for the 83 members in attendance. Some of the drawing winners were: Connie Sorgeloos, Marcel Tanghe, Cy Peleman, Brian Hilliwere, Paul VanDenAbeele, Tom VanDamme, John Roelandt, Mike Gray, Paul Mareel, Frank Baecke, Larry Allemon, Al DeBacker, Larry Mahieu, Bernie Allemon and Scott Schumacher.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob Putrycus
Recording Secretary