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Jacksonville Marine AssociationMembership Meeting
Monday, March 4, 2013
President Mark Zeigler called the meeting to order and opened
the meeting withthe Pledge of Allegiance.
Mark welcomed everyone and introduced himself as the 2013
President andthanked Dick Boger for his service as last years
President. There wereseventeen members present.
o Old Business:Membership dues are due by March 31st. Mary Lou
will send invoices to thosewho have not paid.
o New Business:A survey will be sent to all dealers who
participated in the 2013 Boat Show,requesting critique of
advertising, managing of boat show and how to improve theboat show.
Other items that may be included are:
How many units sold at show?How many units sold after show?Type
of vessels and propulsion?More space needed?Outside space, etc?
Mary Lou will be emailing each dealer a survey sheet.
o Mark advised the group of a website that reflects boating
purchase trends. Thelink is info-link.com.
o Rusty Gardner is meeting with FCN channels 12 & 25 to
discuss the possibility ofthe stations covering a destination
spotlight of boating opportunities. Rusty willgive an update at the
next meeting.
o Barton gave the treasurers report. The boat show made
approximately $40,000however there are still some outstanding
invoices. Barton reported that a budgetwas discussed and set on
February 28th at the Board Meeting. JMA hasapproved a $47,000
operating budget that will be published at the April meeting.
o The following 2013 committees were selected:
Scholarship: Dick Boger chair, Kenny Sherwood and Anne
Grace.Dick reported that the board voted to increase the
scholarship from $5,000 peryear to $7,500. Anyone in the membership
that knows of a high school seniorthat is in need of assistance
should submit their name to the committee. Theapplication for the
scholarship is on the JMAs website. Tresia Veech made amotion to
add a 3rd scholarship in memory of Grace Rogers, Buddy
seconded.Motion passed.
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o MIAF: RustyGardner will chair and Joe Springer will attend
legislative meetings.
o Special Events: Lisa Almedia chair, and Marcus Wade.
o Boat Show: Mark Zeigler chair, Dick Boger, Kendall Taylor and
Buddy Haskell.Kenny will be available to assist.
o By Law Committee: Kendall Taylor chair, Marc Ball, George
Cassell and JoeSpringer.
o Boat Show Rules Committee: Kendal Taylor chair, Marc Ball,
George Cassell,Joe Springer and Boat Show Committee Members, Mark
Zeigler, Dick Boger,and Buddy Haskell.
Kendall stated that recommendations will be presented to the
Board within 4months to be reviewed. After Board approval Kendall
will present to the GeneralMembership.
o THE NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WILL BE HELDAPRIL 1ST, AT
THE ORTEGA LANDING AT 7 PM.
o Joe Springer suggested that the meeting times be changed. To
be discussed ata later date.
o Buddy reported that the lighted boat parade meeting would be
held on Tuesdayto discuss feasibility of having the parade. They
will be looking for asponsor/sponsors since the City will not
continue to support.
o Buddy reported that the American Poker Run held Labor Day will
start in Palatkaand will be supported by the firefighters for
burned children.
o Buddy and Barton discussed the possibility of JMA sponsoring
the JacksonvillePoker run in 2014.
o Buddy made a motion to adjourn and Kenny seconded.
Mary Lou HullSecretary
