General Meeting August 18, 2009

The B.A.A. monthly meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by President Arsene VanVooren at Barrister Gardens. The roll call of Officers and Board members showed all present except Bob Grant and Frank Baecke.

Treasurer, Roland Deprez read the July 2009 Financial report. Our membership now stands at 302.

Entertainment Chairman Arsene VanVooren reported that 33 people attended the Hazel Park outing and the horses were eating well after all the money that was bet on them. Arsene was taking names for the September 13th golf outing. If anyone is interested, contact Arsene for times. The softball game with the Century Club is September 20th beginning at 2pm at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe at 2:00pm. The September Casino trip to the Soo is sold out as of right now. The Memorial Mass on October 4th will be at 12:30pm at St. Gertrude’s campus. Due to the merger of St. Germaine and St. Gertrude, they were unable to accommodate the Belgian Clubs at their 10:30am Mass, so Father Jim Bjorum is adding the 12:30pm Mass for us. I hope we get a large turnout to help remember all of our deceased members. Lunch will follow in the gymnasium Both the Halloween and Christmas parties will be at St. Gertrude’s.

The leaders in games are:

Membership chairman, Dale Verhaeghe, introduced our guests for the evening: Todd Troutman, guest of Walt Baier, Bob Dansett, guest of Cy DeWitte and Marvin Lent, guest of Leon Huyghe. Dale then introduced membership applicant Alec Ouvry, son of member Mike Ouvry who was then sworn-in by President VanVooren.

Sick & Visiting chairman Norm Kay reported that Frank Mahieu and Frank Baecke were both at home recuperating after surgery and doing well. Norm also reported that Margaret Loosvelt was recovering from gall bladder surgery.

Our kitchen crew reported that lunchmeat and veggies would be served tonight.

Our auditor, John Roelandt reported that the books for May and June were audited and in good shape.

Al VanDenBergh, Jr. reported that he has received 2 scholarship applications back so far and is expecting a couple more.

Scott Schumacher announced there were 20 prizes for the drawing.

Jeff Horan, our Marshall, announced there were 90 in attendance.

The softball team manager reported that the team is 0-4 but things will get better. The bicycle race that is usually held at the Cadieux Café on Labor Day will be held in Auburn Hills this year.

The drawing winners were Dale Verhaeghe, Ray Rudoni, Alec Ouvry, Paul VanDenAbele, Marcel Tanghe, Joe Deckers, Don Putrycus, Andre Reyntiens, Bob Janes, Bill Meldrum, Etienne, Elskens, Paul Mareel, David Vasquez, Cy DeWitte, Gabe DeKimpe, Marvin Lent, Kurt Mareel, and Hank Boullard.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob Putrycus
Recording Secretary