Debbie Lam, Betty Krysiak, Roy Rezek, Brenda Jewell, Gary Jagodzinski, Vicky Jagodzinski,
Velma Schleicher, Dave Schleicher, Tina Bauer, Bonnie Schleicher, Kym Adams, Don Schoppert,
Jim Schleicher, Bill Richards, Lucille Philip, Roy Lam, Bob Bauer, Rachel Powell, Daryn Allgeier,
Laurie Krysiak, Marie Alston, Frank Alston, Alan Schleicher, Andrea Schleicher, Frances Nuttle

Officers Present: Bill Richards and Jim Schleicher

Absent: Sharon Warner, Rob Warner and Bob Bauer

Bill Richards called the meeting to order at 7:39pm. Roll call of officers was taken.

February 2008 minutes: Gary Jagodzinski accepted the February minutes and Lucille Philip seconded.

Treasurer’s Report: No report was given.

Corresponding Secretary’s report: Sharon Warner was absent. Kym Adams was filling in. None was given.

President’s Report:

1. Ken York- Bill thanked everyone for coming out to support Ken York at The Greene Turtle. It was a big success!
2. Council Bull Roast- We all had a great time.
3. OC Raven’s Roost Convention-There is sign up forms on the website. The theme was voted on and, it is “PURPLE PRIDE”. The forms will be available at the April meeting. The cost for adults is $55.00 and children will be $25.00. All attending must be registered and paid for by the April council meeting in order to receive a goody bag with souvenirs. Roost Convention T- shirts (tank tops also) are on sale now $9.00- $11.00. Let Bill Richards know if you would like one. We have to order as a group and pay with one check.
   

Committee Reports:

Membership Committee: Velma reports that we have 56 current members.
Bob Chrest rejoins. Welcome back. Dues are due in May. The due are $35.00 for single members and $60.00 for couples. Welcome new members: Alan & Andrea Schleicher, Rachel Powell, Daryn Allgeier and Frank & Marie Alston!

Social Committee:

1. Bull and Shrimp Feast-This annual event will be held April 19, 2008. Bonnie will have tickets available at the March meeting. Each member is encouraged to sell at least one table of 10. We need to have a minimum of 200 tickets sold and a max of 400. Tickets will cost $40.00. Please start working on getting donations for the auctions and the door prizes. We need everyone’s help with this. Whatever you can do is helpful. A vote was taken at the January meeting and the majority voted for 50% of the profits from the event will be donated to the Leukemia Society. Bonnie passed out the sign up sheet so that everyone could sign up for an hour at the Bull Roast. If you did not get to you can sign up at the April 8th meeting. Also, don’t forget to bring your bottle for the wheel. Please make sure that you bring your money for the tickets this month.
2. Hotel Rooms- Bonnie got 15 rooms blocked at the Ramada; it is attached to Richlin Ballroom for the night of the Bull Roast. They can do a group discount if we have at least 5 rooms booked. The rate will be $69 for the night with your option of 2 double beds or 1 king bed. Less than 5 rooms the rate will be $83 a night or if you're an AAA member the rate is $75 per night. When you call ask for that night and tell them you're with Ravens Roost 74 and you get the discounted rate of $69. If there's any problems ask for Kim in group sales. Ramada, 410-679-0770 or 1-800-408-4748. Please let Bonnie know if you book a room.

Good and Welfare: No Birthdays this month!

Charity Committee: Nothing to report.

Artwork Committee: Milt was absent. We are putting this on hold for now.

Old Business:

No old business was reported.

New Business:

1. Away Trips- Don Schoppert asked if the Roost was doing any away trips to see the Ravens play. We will talk about this when the schedule come out. Don and Bonnie will work on this together.
2. Pool Party – As soon as the pool is open we can pick a date for this. Some time in July.

NOTE: Bill Richards will not be present at the April meeting.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM. Minutes were done by Kym Adams this Month. Sharon will be back in April due to another obligation.

Next month’s meeting is Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at The Greene Turtle.