Minutes of Annual Meeting - November 16-17, 1996

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR NUCLEATION AND CONVENTIONS

Minutes of Meeting

Doubletree Guest Quarter Suites, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

November 16, 1996 November 17, 1996

ATTENDEES

Joe Siclari, Chairman

Becky Peters, Treasurer

Melanie Herz, Secretary

Judy Bemis, MemberatLarge

Dave Ratti, MemberatLarge

Edie Stem

Tony Parker

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am, Saturday November 16, 1996

OFFICERS REPORTS

0 Chairman's Report:

Joe Siclari gave an overview of the state of the corporation. Action Item: The Secretary and Treasurer were instructed to verify the Corporate Annual Filing and the Corporate address with FANAC Lawyer Tom Veal.

FANAC Projects were progressing. The Fan History Project was up and running. The web site was working and more information/data was being prepared.

A search for servicemarks (i.e. MagiCon) was currently being conducted. Sue Ellen Atkins, a friend of FANAC Lawyer Gary Feldbaum had spearheaded the search.

Secretary's report:

The minutes of the January 13, 1996 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Edie Stem to accept these minutes with a minor change to the date to read "1996". Tony Parker seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed.

Treasurer's Report:

Becky Peters gave a report on the financial situation of the corporation. The following information is provided:

Expenditures:

WSFS APA $ 900.00

Fan History Project $ 2,463.00

U.S. Postal System Return Checks $ 682.11

Copy Machine Costs $ 530.00

Registration Services $ 100.00

Bank Service Charges: $ 96.23

Total: $ 4,771.34

Great Western Bank Accounts:

592877304 * $ 2,943.63

6738292983 (Checking) $ 3,385.64

6738295028 (CD) $56,730.41

Total: $63,059.68

Income:

6738292983 (Checking) $ 19.93 ($116.16 $96.23)

6738295028 (CD) $ 1,224.80

Total $ 1,244.73

* Account to be transferred to checking

New signature cards for the bank were requested to be signed. Dave Ratti volunteered his services as a notary. All officers were asked to sign the cards.

The list of approved donations as listed in the Minutes of the 1995 Annual Meeting and the January 1996 meeting was discussed. Action Item: Judy Bemis was instructed to contact the recipients of these donations to verify they have received these donations from FANAC.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following officers were nominated for 1997 and elected by acclamation:

Chairman: Joe Siclari

Treasurer Becky Peters

Secretary: Melanie Herz

MembersatLarge: Judy Bemis and Dave Ratti

NEW BUSINESS

TAFF Donation: Chairman Joe Siclari stated the current situation with TAFF. FANAC was approached to help raise funds due to the fact TAFF is experiencing money problems. Discussion occurred and the following motion was made by Tony Parker. Judy Bemis seconded the motion. It was voted on and passed.

"FANAC would make a Donation to TAFF to help raise funds up to $500 + $50 for each new trip report. If a fund is created an initial $250.00 would be donated".

Fan Fund Fan Historicon Discussion was made on authorizing a FANAC donation to cover some of the costs for a fan to attend this convention. Edie Stem made a motion to have FANAC spend up to $200 for this fund. Judy Bemis seconded the motion. It was approved and passed.

FANAC Activity Discussion was made on the activity of FANAC members to work in the corporation. Several members were on committees that dealt with the Fan History Project while others did not play any active parts. There were however two nonFANAC members who have been working on the Fan History Project. Chairman Joe Siclari made a suggestion that these two individuals be asked to join FANAC based on their involvement. This was agreed upon by the members present. Therefore, Nick Simicich and Jack Weaver would be asked to join.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Chairman Joe Siclari stated the current situation with our Financial NonProfit Status. We need to generate sources of income. According to State requirements, 30% max of all revenue comes from "non eligible sources such as interest income. A minimum of 30% of revenue comes from "eligible" sources. we do not need profit, just revenue. This situation will become critical in 1997. Possible projects to sponsor were discussed. No decisions were made at this time.

A discussion occurred on the assessment of dues. For the past two years, the dues issue has not been enforced. However it was discussed that beginning in 1997, dues needed to be collected. A motion was made by Edie Stem to begin assessment of dues in 1997 for all FANAC members. The dues would be raised to $15 per person. Judy Bemis seconded this motion. It was passed and accepted. ACTION ITEM: The Secretary to provide the current addresses of all FANAC members to the Treasurer so dues notices could be sent out.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.

The next meeting is scheduled for November 57, 1997.

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