Thursday, October 25, 2012


HEART OF AMERICA COACHMEN
OCTOBER 18, 2012 RALLY
SECRETARY REPORT

The Heart of America Coachmen Election of Officers Meeting was called to order by Charles Genrich, President, on October 20th at the  Rutlader RV Park, Louisberg, KS.

The following couples were in attendance: Chuck and Carol Genrich, Nick and Joann Backer, Dick and Anne Marie Carlile, Wayne and Carol Cook, Dan and Marilee Couch, Gary and Elaine Sidebottom and Ginny Weaver.

Chuck welcomed everyone.

Chuck asked if anyone would like the minutes from our last meeting on July 21, 2012 read, it was decided that it was not necessary, and minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s report was read by Elaine Sidebottom. 
Money Market Balance as 9-30-2012                                $2,878.19
Prime Share Balance                                                          $5,082.50
Cash on Hand                                                                             0
Grand Total                                                                          7,960.69
Treasurer’s  report :  Accepted

Chuck thanked hosts Elaine and Gary Sidebottom, Carol Genrich, Ginny Weaver, Marilee and Dan Couch and Anne Marie and Dick Carlile for the wonderful food this weekend.

Rallys/Hosts for the year 2013 are as follows:  April 18-21: Severes, May 9-12: Mathes, June (No Event), July 18-21: Ginny Weaver, August 15-18: Couches, September (6 State), October 17-20: Carliles.

Dan Couch reported on the Governing Board meeting in Indianapolis. There were two major issues. (1) The governing board endorsed the termination of the old FMCA medical. (2) The governing board made a motion to have a 60 day written notice before each Governing Board meeting to enable the Board to raise dues if so voted. They also discussed towables and decided that each area may do as they wish.

Gary Sidebottom gave us a synopsis of the Shawnee, Okla. Rally and asked that everyone take pictures this winter.

Election of Officers. There being no additional candidates for chapter officers, Ginny Weaver made a motion to accept the nominations by acclamation, Gary Sidebottom seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Officers Elected were as follows: Marilee Couch was elected President, Sue Carey, Vice President, Anne Marie Carlile, Secretary, Elaine Sidebottom, Treasurer, Dan Couch, National Director, Wayne Cook, Alternate National Director and Carol Genrich, Wagonmaster.

Carol Genrich made a motion to adjourn our meeting, Chuck Genrich seconded.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Anne Marie Carlile.