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NOBBTSC Membership Meeting Minutes 9-07-07

Meeting was called to Order by President Steven Melancon at 8:16pm. 15
members were present. After his greeting, Steven asked for a moment of
silence in honor of our Brother and Member Chris Harris who passed away
on Monday, September 3, 2007.

Monthly Reports:

Secretary’s Report: The Minutes can be found in the current issue of the
Newsletter and on our website www.neworleansbears.com and www.
bearsofneworelans.com . A motion was made by Vic V. and 2nd by Don
M. to suspend the Reading of the Minutes. Motion passed by acclamation.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was presented by George
Tresch, Treasurer. Motion was made by Vic V. and 2nd by Don M.
(hmmm…a trend starting here???). Motion carried by acclamation.

Vice President’s Report: Vice President Danny Lecompte was out of town,
so no report was given.

Lieutenant’s Report: Lieutenants Tibby T. and Bryan L. reported on the
August Bears Night Out at DeFamile Restaurant, and the 3rd Friday Bear
Beer Bust.

Media Updates: 1) Newsletter Editor Tibby T. reports that related to all the
extra activity surrounding Bear Decadence, no Newsletter for August was
sent. Look for the “double issue” of August-September to be released
soon.

2) Webmaster Eddie P. reports the website is now “under construction”
since Bear Decadence is over…and now we can clearly find what we are
looking for on the website. (Secretary addendum note: “and a truly
wonderful website it is, thanks, Eddie.”)

Bear Decadence Review: President Steven had this to say: (Shall I bore
you with the details? Hell, yes!) “I feel that our Bear Decadence was a
wonderful success. Some things I would have done differently (hind sight is
20/20, as the saying goes) and if I hurt any feelings, that was certainly not
my intention. I can only apologize and try to learn. I have to thank the
Members for their help: the back bone of this Club is the Members who roll
up their sleeves and work. Thank you, thank you. I would like for ya’ll to join
me in thanking our Bear Decadence Chairman for his endless time and
energy to help this event be as successful as it was. THANKS! The events
were: 1) Thursday Bear Beer Bust at Rawhide, 2) Friday Sire Ursus
contest, 3) Friday street party, 4) Saturday Bears and Bubbles (thanks to
Dale and Dave of Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast for having this event); 5)
Sunday Bear Breakfast with Best Bear contests, and 6) Sunday Southern
Decadence Parade.”

Old Business: after all that…no one could think of any.

New Business: Reminder: Bake Sale in November.

Events and Activities:

Bears Night Out
September 15, 2007 at Elizabeth’s Restaurant and then going to Cutter’s
Bar
October 13, 2007 – Open…to be decided soon
November 10, 2007 at Jack Dempsey’s

Bear Meeting and Beer Bust
October 5, 2007
November 2, 2007 (Nominations of Officers)
December 7, 2007 (Election of Officers)
3rd Friday Bear Beer Bust
September 21, 2007
October 19, 2007
November 16, 2007
December 21, 2007

September 16, 2007 NO/AIDS Walk
Parking need 8 people to be there at 6:30am (ugh)
Water station…these people need to arrive about 7am

Le Petite Theatre: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8pm Krewe of

Armeinius fundraiser for “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”.

The Krewe of Amon Ra is hosting their annual Mr & Ms America contest
September 29, 2007 at Cowpokes. No security help is needed, this year.

The Crescent City Outlaws are hosting their annual Run, and the Bears are
hosting a cocktail party for them on September 29, 2007 at 9:30am.

The Krewe of Amon Ra is holding their Mardi Gras Ball on January 12,
2008 at the English Turn Country Club. The King reigning over this Ball, will
be our own (drum roll) George Tresch.

Birthdays and anniversaries were announced.

Members’ Announcements: Dale informed the Club that the Sweet Olive
Bed and Breakfast will be hosting a Bear event (to be named soon) some
time on the weekend of October 26, 2007 (the Halloween weekend events).

Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm by motion made by Vic V. (who else) and
2nd by (again, who else) Don M.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth Gue, NOBBTSC Secretary