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San Diego Jaguar Club Board of Directors
Minutes from the November 16, 2011 Monthly Meeting

The meeting was called to order at Vision Pulse Creative Event & Meeting Center at 6:30 pm by the President, Stick Holmes.  The following board members were present:  Vic Chang, Mike Smith, Dan Jensen,  Nedra Rummell, Grant Rummell, Craig McLaughlin, and Dannie McLaughlin.  George Klein was also in attendance.

Secretary’s Report.  The minutes of the October  meeting were unanimously approved via e-mail by the Board members prior to the meeting. 

 
Treasurer’s Report.  The Treasurer reported that, compared to 2010, income is up, expenses are down, and overall the Club is in a healthy position financially.  Advertising revenue continues to be strong and membership numbers are holding strong as well. 

First Vice President’s Activities Report.  Events Review:  Dan reported that the drive to Borrego Springs was a success with 23 people in attendance.  Board members enjoyed the fact that one price covered both lodging and the Saturday evening dinner expenses; there was also a good turnout for the Election Dinner at Phil’s Barbeque, where the slate of officers and revised Club bylaws were approved unanimously.  Events Preview: 12/17 - The Holiday Party will be at Trellises, at a cost of $50 per person with the Club providing appetizers and wine before the dinner.  Dan requested that Stick send out an e-mail reminding Club members of the date; 2012 Events – Board members briefly discussed events for 2012 including a Drive to and Picnic at Orfila Vineyards in January, and making the JOCLA Surf and Turf Drive the club event for February; a general discussion followed regarding 2012 events with an emphasis on keeping venue locations easily accessible to the majority of Club members.    As always, details will be available on the Club’s website and in the newsletter closer to the date of each event.    

Membership Report.   Nedra proposed the following individuals to the board for membership: Al and Karen Bates and Tom Wright.    Upon a motion by Grant and seconded by Mike, these individuals were unanimously approved.  Nedra also mentioned that the deadline for membership renewal is 1/13/12 and asked Stick to publish the renewal form in the next issue of the Jaguar Tracks. 

Newsletter Editor’s Report.  Stick reported that he and Susie Q are scheduled to meet tomorrow to work on the December issue of the newsletter and other editorial transitioning details. 

Functional Chair Reports.  As Club representative, Craig reported that the BCCC meeting was held on 11/7/11 and was mainly a review of British Car Day.  Ideas for next year’s show were discussed including making it a 2-day event with a dinner the evening before the show in order to attract more out-of-town participants.  Dan reported that he will be sending out invoices for 2012 to advertisers for the newsletter as well as the website.    Grant mentioned that advertising revenue is almost fully covering the costs of printing and mailing the newsletter.  

Old Business – 1) Stick reported that several Club members have indicated they are willing to participate in the San Diego International Auto Show.  Kevin Leap will provide release forms for participants and Stick will get out final details and VIP passes to those bringing cars to the show.  Stick also mentioned that the Club will need volunteers to represent the Club and hand out membership applications at our vendor table; 2) Stick reported that the new signs for the Concours have been ordered; 3) Craig will e-mail Paul Novak with regard to a local source for Concours trophies for 2012; 4) Craig also reported that he contacted Rex Ryan about obtaining storage space in his garage for Club equipment and will follow-up with Rex with regard to garage access to see if this is logistically feasible.  Paul will retain the trophy case in his garage until Jaguar San Diego has completed their dealership showroom; 5) the Board again discussed new brochures.  With regard to printing costs, Stick will follow-up with Allegra and JCNA, Dannie will follow-up with a source she has, Nedra will follow-up with Vista Print and a representative from Vision Pulse will also provide the Club with a bid.   

 
New Business – 1) The Board discussed the benefits of using PayPal or credit cards to pay for memberships, Club events, and to purchase Club logo items, and were in agreement that Grant and Nedra should investigate the costs associated with these options and report back to the Board at the next meeting. 

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35p.m.  The next board meeting will be held January 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Vision Pulse.  

      
Respectfully submitted by Dannie McLaughlin, Secretary