NOBBTSC Membership Meeting Minutes 9-19-08
Meeting called to order at 8:04pm by President Steve Melancon. 19 members
present.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes are located in the news letter and can be found
on our Website www.bearsofnewlorleans.com . Motion to dispense with the
reading of the minutes made by Vic V. and 2nd by George T..
Treasurer’s Report: Financial report read by George Tresch, Treasurer.
Motion to accept report made by Vic V. and 2nd by Ken G.
Lieutenant’s Report:
Bears Night Out was held August 9, 2008 at the Country Club with swimming
afterwards.
Bear Decadence was a great success, albeit cut short by some guy named
Gustav. Vic (Bear) V. was a trooper, selling beer at the beer bust on Thursday
at Rawhide’s, and Friday at the Phoenix. It was reported that the 5 or so kegs
we used at Rawhide’s…were all donated! (Kudos to Rawhide!) Special thanks
to Sonny and Tibby for cooking the best burgers ever outside JohnPaul’s on
Friday night.
The meeting usually held on the 1st Friday of the month, was postponed until
tonight because of a 10pm curfew. (Thank C. Ray Nagan for that one!)
Bears Night Out for September was held on the 13th at Jaeger’s Restaurant in
Elmwood. 31 people were present, including 7 people from the Lords of
Leather.
Media Updates:
News Letter – Tibby: please keep Tibby informed of any changes to your
contact information. If we do not have correct information, we can not
communicate with you.
Web Site – Eddie: Eddie thanked everyone for their help in making Decadence
such a success. He is receiving favorable comments from all over the country
from people that attended. (At this point in his report, Eddie was interrupted
by several members… and a big round of applause was given to Eddie for the
wonderful job he did as Bear Decadence chairman.)
Special Events/Activities: The NO/AIDS Taskforce Walk fundraiser was
scheduled for September 14th, but due to the recovery from that guy, Gustav,
it was postponed. It will be held on Sunday, September 28th at Audubon
Park. All those that volunteered to assist with this event, please try to make
it. If you cannot, because of the date change, please let one of the Board
Members know as soon as possible.
Old Business: Revision of Bylaws. One of the projects of this year, has been
an update of our Bylaws. Finally, a committee was formed to expedite this
endeavor. Tonight, the revised version of Bylaws was presented to the
members present for consideration. The original plan was to present the
revisions at the September meeting and then vote on these changes at the
October meeting. In light of the revised schedule and meeting date change,
Danny L. made a motion to change the date for voting on the revisions, to the
November meeting. Vic V. 2nd this motion. After discussion, a vote was
taken, and the Motion carried. (The old version of the Bylaws, the “Code of
Ethics” and the revised version of the Bylaws will soon be available on the
website. Copies will also be available at the October meeting. I suspect it
would be asking too much, to include these in the News letter, as the old
version is 5 pages, the Code of Ethics is 2 pages and the revised version is 5
pages, totaling 12…a bit much to be added to our newsletter…but we will
leave that up to Tibby.)
New Business:
1) The Lords of Leather are hosting their Mr. Louisiana Leather weekend
October 17th thru 19th. This will include the naming of Mr. Louisiana Leather
2009. Ms Louisiana Leatherette contest will be tomorrow night (Sept 20th) at
JohnPaul’s.
Danny L. announced he had been contacted by the Crescent City Outlaws,
who are hosting their Run this year from September 26th thru the 28th. They
asked NOBBTSC to host a cocktail party for this Run. Danny made a motion
that we do so. Ken G. 2nd the motion. After discussion, motion carried.
NOBBTSC will be hosting a cocktail party for the Outlaws at 11:30am,
Saturday morning, Sept. 27th.
NOBBTSC’s semi-annual Rummage and Bake Sale. Discussion had occurred at
an earlier meeting, that we should, indeed, host this event. The date and time
were left open. After discussion, Paul C. made a motion and Eric S. 2nd it, to
hosp it on Sunday, November 23, at 9am. After discussion, motion carried.
Project Lazarus is hosting Halloween 2008 on October 23rd – 26th. They have
asked NOBBTSC for volunteers, again. More on this later.
LSGRA is taking buses to the Angola Rodeo on October 15, 2008. There are a
few seats left. If you wish to purchase one of these tickets, please see Lance
at the Golden Lantern, soon, as they are going fast.
LSGRA Run is being held Halloween weekend, Oct 30, 31, Nov 1, &2.
Standing Events/Activities:
Bears meeting/Beer busts
a) October 3, 2008
b) November 7, 2008
c) December 5, 2008
Bears Night Out
d) October 11, 2008 at Elizabeth’s Restaurant
e) November 15, 2008 at Jack Dempsey’s
f) December 13, 2008 – the Bears Christmas Party (location TBA)
3rd Friday Beer Busts
g) October 10, 2008 (moved to 2nd Friday related to Lords leather
weekend)
h) November 21, 2008
i) December 19, 2008
Board Meetings
j) September 25, 2008
k) October 23, 2008
l) November 20, 2008
m) December 18, 2008 (Transition meeting with new Board)
Birthdays and Anniversaries were announced.
Member’s announcements:
Mike L, Lieutenant, presented the bear from the display case to Steven and
Eddie for their leadership and assistance with the Bear Decadence event.
Hak – Thursday, Sept 25th the musical “Rent” is being performed at the Le
Petite Theatre. See Charles Tuberville for tickets.
Eddie – Mardi Gras 2009 is approaching rapidly. We should start planning for it.
Duaine – He has posters from Southern Decadence 2006,…the Rebirth.
Anyone wishing one, see his after the meeting…or get in touch with him.
Meeting adjourned by Motion of Vic V. and 2nd by Eddie P. at 9:57pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Gue, Secretary
Meeting called to order at 8:04pm by President Steve Melancon. 19 members
present.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes are located in the news letter and can be found
on our Website www.bearsofnewlorleans.com . Motion to dispense with the
reading of the minutes made by Vic V. and 2nd by George T..
Treasurer’s Report: Financial report read by George Tresch, Treasurer.
Motion to accept report made by Vic V. and 2nd by Ken G.
Lieutenant’s Report:
Bears Night Out was held August 9, 2008 at the Country Club with swimming
afterwards.
Bear Decadence was a great success, albeit cut short by some guy named
Gustav. Vic (Bear) V. was a trooper, selling beer at the beer bust on Thursday
at Rawhide’s, and Friday at the Phoenix. It was reported that the 5 or so kegs
we used at Rawhide’s…were all donated! (Kudos to Rawhide!) Special thanks
to Sonny and Tibby for cooking the best burgers ever outside JohnPaul’s on
Friday night.
The meeting usually held on the 1st Friday of the month, was postponed until
tonight because of a 10pm curfew. (Thank C. Ray Nagan for that one!)
Bears Night Out for September was held on the 13th at Jaeger’s Restaurant in
Elmwood. 31 people were present, including 7 people from the Lords of
Leather.
Media Updates:
News Letter – Tibby: please keep Tibby informed of any changes to your
contact information. If we do not have correct information, we can not
communicate with you.
Web Site – Eddie: Eddie thanked everyone for their help in making Decadence
such a success. He is receiving favorable comments from all over the country
from people that attended. (At this point in his report, Eddie was interrupted
by several members… and a big round of applause was given to Eddie for the
wonderful job he did as Bear Decadence chairman.)
Special Events/Activities: The NO/AIDS Taskforce Walk fundraiser was
scheduled for September 14th, but due to the recovery from that guy, Gustav,
it was postponed. It will be held on Sunday, September 28th at Audubon
Park. All those that volunteered to assist with this event, please try to make
it. If you cannot, because of the date change, please let one of the Board
Members know as soon as possible.
Old Business: Revision of Bylaws. One of the projects of this year, has been
an update of our Bylaws. Finally, a committee was formed to expedite this
endeavor. Tonight, the revised version of Bylaws was presented to the
members present for consideration. The original plan was to present the
revisions at the September meeting and then vote on these changes at the
October meeting. In light of the revised schedule and meeting date change,
Danny L. made a motion to change the date for voting on the revisions, to the
November meeting. Vic V. 2nd this motion. After discussion, a vote was
taken, and the Motion carried. (The old version of the Bylaws, the “Code of
Ethics” and the revised version of the Bylaws will soon be available on the
website. Copies will also be available at the October meeting. I suspect it
would be asking too much, to include these in the News letter, as the old
version is 5 pages, the Code of Ethics is 2 pages and the revised version is 5
pages, totaling 12…a bit much to be added to our newsletter…but we will
leave that up to Tibby.)
New Business:
1) The Lords of Leather are hosting their Mr. Louisiana Leather weekend
October 17th thru 19th. This will include the naming of Mr. Louisiana Leather
2009. Ms Louisiana Leatherette contest will be tomorrow night (Sept 20th) at
JohnPaul’s.
Danny L. announced he had been contacted by the Crescent City Outlaws,
who are hosting their Run this year from September 26th thru the 28th. They
asked NOBBTSC to host a cocktail party for this Run. Danny made a motion
that we do so. Ken G. 2nd the motion. After discussion, motion carried.
NOBBTSC will be hosting a cocktail party for the Outlaws at 11:30am,
Saturday morning, Sept. 27th.
NOBBTSC’s semi-annual Rummage and Bake Sale. Discussion had occurred at
an earlier meeting, that we should, indeed, host this event. The date and time
were left open. After discussion, Paul C. made a motion and Eric S. 2nd it, to
hosp it on Sunday, November 23, at 9am. After discussion, motion carried.
Project Lazarus is hosting Halloween 2008 on October 23rd – 26th. They have
asked NOBBTSC for volunteers, again. More on this later.
LSGRA is taking buses to the Angola Rodeo on October 15, 2008. There are a
few seats left. If you wish to purchase one of these tickets, please see Lance
at the Golden Lantern, soon, as they are going fast.
LSGRA Run is being held Halloween weekend, Oct 30, 31, Nov 1, &2.
Standing Events/Activities:
Bears meeting/Beer busts
a) October 3, 2008
b) November 7, 2008
c) December 5, 2008
Bears Night Out
d) October 11, 2008 at Elizabeth’s Restaurant
e) November 15, 2008 at Jack Dempsey’s
f) December 13, 2008 – the Bears Christmas Party (location TBA)
3rd Friday Beer Busts
g) October 10, 2008 (moved to 2nd Friday related to Lords leather
weekend)
h) November 21, 2008
i) December 19, 2008
Board Meetings
j) September 25, 2008
k) October 23, 2008
l) November 20, 2008
m) December 18, 2008 (Transition meeting with new Board)
Birthdays and Anniversaries were announced.
Member’s announcements:
Mike L, Lieutenant, presented the bear from the display case to Steven and
Eddie for their leadership and assistance with the Bear Decadence event.
Hak – Thursday, Sept 25th the musical “Rent” is being performed at the Le
Petite Theatre. See Charles Tuberville for tickets.
Eddie – Mardi Gras 2009 is approaching rapidly. We should start planning for it.
Duaine – He has posters from Southern Decadence 2006,…the Rebirth.
Anyone wishing one, see his after the meeting…or get in touch with him.
Meeting adjourned by Motion of Vic V. and 2nd by Eddie P. at 9:57pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Gue, Secretary
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