Meeting: 26 February 2008

Welcomed Visitors: The Jeep Club welcomes visitors Matt Semmier and Ken Smith.

 Treasures’ Report:  Ed reports that there is 2484.50 dollars with 1000 dollars still to be donated to Children’s home society.  There are still a whole lot of t-shirts for purchase and Ed can order what color and style that you may want.   Perry is hoping to order a half shirt with john k wanting to order a tank top for himself. 

 Stuck Fund:  On the February 23 the following people got stuck and paid money to the stuck fund: John Kittrell, Norm Kressler. Some say that Norm should have been 2 dollars a minute. George Hooper also paid his dollar for getting stuck.

 Old Business: 

1. News on the Cherokee.  Dwayne brought up the subject of what is left to do with the Cherokee.  We need a poster/banner and brochures made up to advertise what we as a club has done so far.  Information about the price of tickets, before and after pictures and drawing date should be placed on the poster/banner.  Dwayne mentioned that our car show is in November and this is the time for the drawing.

John and Perry mentioned that most work can be completed in a weekend.  The jeep needs a radio, general cleaning and minor touchups.

March 8, 2008 was decided for the next Cherokee work day.  The Cherokee is currently at Ed Stork’s home.

2. Ed mentioned that the club should sell the tickets at $10.00 a tickets and sell 1000 tickets.  Motion set before the club and passed to sell the tickets for $10 with a limit of 1000 tickets.
3. Ed discussed about the ride/meet on Feb 9 with 5 members showing up for a gathering of various cars/trucks and jeeps.  One member mentioned that this would be a good time to pass out flyers.
4. The charity of choice was reviewed with the money from the Cherokee to go to Children’s home society and car washes to go to Sunshine Down’s Syndrome’s group.
5. John Kittrell was ride leader for the Feb 23 ride. There were 10 vehicles that showed up for the ride. Jeff Mack (land owner) decided not to charge so the club got to play for free. There were was fun had by all with plenty of red clay and gullies.  John mentioned that this was a different type of place to play with our vehicles. John also mentioned that he would talk with the owner to see if the club could possibly help cut new trails in exchange for future rides for free.

New Business:

1. March 1, Car show 9-2 pm.  Jay Baseball Park.  Off Hwy 4 in Jay.  Call Tom Leonard for more information.
2. March 29, Car wash at Milton Dodge in Milton. Call any WSJC officer for further information. 
3. Motion passed to vote Matthew Semmier in our Jeep Club.

 Rides for March:

1. March 8, Cherokee work day at Ed Stork’s home.  8813 Concord Court in Navarre.  Intersection of Hwy 399 and Hwy 87, turn east towards the water tower and follow this road out till you see Ed’s red jeep.  Phone number 939-1057
2. March 22, Trail ride, Perry Otillio to lead. Meet at Tom Thumb at the intersection Hwy 87 and Hickory Hammock at 10.00 am and ride at 10.30. More details, contact Perry.

Upcoming Events: 

1.      April 4, 5, and 6, Morris mountain trip.  Cost is $35.00 per vehicle. More information from Dwayne Morris, Club president.

2.      April 18-20 Camping trip, at Claude Kelly State Park.  This park is north of Atmore. This will be finalized in the March club meeting.

Pass the hat:  39.00 collected.

 Next Meeting –

March 25, 2008 at

Mesquite Charles

5901 N W St, Pensacola, FL

Tel: (850) 434-0498

 Meeting Adjourned