SIR INC
BRANCH 144 BEC MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Big SIR Fernando Gonzalez at 9:35 AM.
A quorum was established with the following members present:
Big Sir Fernando Gonzalez, Secretary Jim Toepfer, Little SIR/Treasurer John Santillano. Absent: Assistant Treasurer Jerry Miller.
DIRECTORS: Gaylan King, Bob Lewis, Vince Sereno, Anthony Butera, Jerry Strain. Andre Dodd.
GUESTS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Gary Williams, Sam Graham. Absent: John Cardoza, Edd Santwier.
Motion to approve minutes from September 19, 2024. MSP.
Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer’s Report for September 2024 was presented by treasurer John Santillano:
Checkbook Balance as of September 1, 2024………………………$ 3,494.70
Total Receipt……………………………………………….……………………$ 1,382.00
Disbursements..…..…….………………………………………………………$ 1,387.82
Checkbook and cash as of September 30, 2024……………………………$ 3,688.88
A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report and a voucher request for: Bob Lewis in the amount of $10.49. MSP.
Membership Report:
Gaylan King gave the membership report as of October 17, 2024: Active members 77, Pending members 0, Unused badges 173, Total badges 250. A motion was made to accept the membership report. MSP.
STATE HLM: Jerry Strain
HLM: Gary Williams and Sam Graham
Committee Reports:
Bowling: Bob Lewis – Going well as usual.
Golf: Jerry Strain – Going well.
Travel: John Cardoza – Absent. Pending cruise coming for Panama Canal in January of 2025. Stay tuned.
Dining: Vince Sereno – Proceeding as usual. Two groups will finish for the year this month. They will restart in January of 2025.
Sunshine: Edd Santwier – Absent. No report.
Walking Group: Anthony Butera – We are “up and running” again at East La Loma Park in Modesto.
OLD BUSINESS: Big SIR Fernando reported on the annual meeting held in Lafayette, Ca. As a Branch, we need to present ourselves to our community and we need to develop a plan for this. There is a big problem with declining enrollment over all branches. Anthony Butera – Area Representative – suggested the possibility of forming a women’s auxiliary branch for 144. More discussion to follow. The speaker for November 21, 2024, will be from the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS: Ladies’ day luncheon in December will be the same as last year. Meal choice will be: Prime Rib or Chicken. Bring your own wine if you like. Price is $25.00 per meal. Pay by 11–21–2024 or mail in now. Bob Lewis will be sending an E-Mail to all members.
Meeting adjourned by Big SIR Fernando Gonzalez at 10:06 AM.
The time of the next BEC meeting will be 9:30 AM, November 21, 2024.
Respectfully submitted by: Jim Toepfer, Secretary.