CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM by President Chris Launer

The meeting was held at the Harvey House Café in Union Station due to the unavailability of the Belger board room..

ATTENDANCE

Those present were Glen Spielbusch, Lance Burton, George Deel, Chuck Haber, Chris Launer and Lynn Lackey

Absent was Larry Sparks

Guests included Terry Richardson, Bob Hess and Larry Weigum (Swap Meet Chariman).

STANDING REPORTS

Publications Director

Lynn Lackey reported that he had received the February News-A-Letter from the printer and that it would be mailed out tomorrow, 2/2/05.

Membership Director

Lance Burton reported current membership at 88 families

Activities Director

Glen Spielbusch reported that a tentative date has been set for Ft. Leavenworth Tour of 6/18 & 6/19 or 6/24 & 6/25. Lance Burton Reported that the planning for St. Jude is under way. Our fee for the concessions will not be as high as last year but an exact amount has not been determined. The event will be held at Lake Jacomo. Larry Weigum reports that plans are under way for a tour of Ft. Leavenworth historic homes on April 16^th. There will be a lunch available for $8.00 each catered by the Harvey Girls. A motion was made by George Deel to add the Ft. Leavenworth tour to the activities list and was 2nd by Lance Burton. The motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Chuck Haber passed out a detailed financial report showing expenses and income for 2004. There is $3,160.20 in the general fund checking account as of 1/31/2005. After review of the report George Deel moved to accept the report and there was a 2^nd by Lance Burton. The motion passed. Chuck passed out a 2005 budget work sheet for board members to review and fill in budget items. Chris Launer indicated that we should work budget issues at the March board meeting. Chuck suggested that we pay the church (Faith Presbyterian Church) for the full year as we did in 2004. There seemed to be a general acceptance to do that however no motion was forthcoming. Last year we were to also provide a couple of tables to the church but we never did. Chris will contact the church pastor about the tables and report at the March board meeting. Chuck made a motion that we join Model A.com for our WEB site. The cost would be $9.90 month. Motion was 2^nd by George Deel and passed.

Plain O’l A’s

No report..

Swap Meet

Larry Weigum reports a firm date of May 21st for the swap meet. He reports that the cost for the Wyandotte County Fair Grounds is $700.00 plus a $200.00 security deposit. The county will require an insurance certificate. Larry will contact MAFCA for the certificate. Considerable discussion followed concerning other swap meet matters including advertising. Bob Hess suggested that swap meet details be discussed at a separate swap meet meeting and a report be given to the Board at a later date.

OLD BUSINESS

Christmas Party

General discussion followed regarding the Christmas Party. Most feedback was positive but a couple of members passed on the usual complaints about location and food. No motions were made about future Christmas Parties at this time.

Hostesses

Chris suggested that we change the make-up of the Membership Meeting hostesses from wives only to a husband and wife team. After some discussion no motion was made.

Point System

Chuck brought up the point system and made a motion that we abandon it in favor of just giving only one free Christmas dinner per membership. There was no 2^nd and the motion died.

NEW BUSINESS

Parkville Pancake & Poker Run

Chris reported that Jim Spawn advised that Ron Anderson volunteered to head up the collection of dog food. He also reported that Jim Shaw and Bill Auch volunteered to head up the poker run.

New Bylaws

Chuck Haber reports that he is working on publishing the new bylaws on the Club WEB site this next week. We can send hard copies to those who request one. Chuck will make an announcement at the February Membership Meeting.

Other New Business

Chuck will publish the Christmas Party pictures on the Club WEB site.

Glen Spielbusch made a motion to publish the By-laws and the Board Minutes on the Club WEB site after the Board has approved the minutes. The motion was 2^nd by Lance Burton and passed.

Glen also suggested that we publish in the News-A-Letter about the North Kansas City Model A breakfast meetings

The March Board pre-meeting will be at Margarita’s on SW Blvd at 5:00 PM

ADJOURNMENT

With no other business a motion was made and carried to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Bob Hess for Larry Sparks