Ten members prayerfully began our meeting at 7:00 p.m. Lory Wolf read her treasurer’s report. Currently we have 80 Garden State Chapter members. Mention was made of the generosity of the sponsors of this year’s car show which did not take place because of inclement weather. It was decided to carry these sponsorships forward to our 2017 car show in the form of re-labeled trophies. Our web designer charges $ 50.00 for a moderately sized update. We discussed increasing our yearly membership dues from $ 12.00 to $ 15.00 and changing the month of our car show from October to either May or June. We will put forth these proposals to all chapter members via upcoming newsletters. Inasmuch as our 2016 car show was canceled, we will determine if the Masonic Lodge in Clifton, the show venue will credit the paid rental fee towards next year’s show. A favorable response will enable us to host the show at the Lodge; otherwise we will search for another show location. We established Sunday, January 22nd as the date for our next annual After-the Holidays party. We will announce the time and location after researching several restaurants. Our next meetings will be held on Thursday, November 17th and Thursday, December 15th. Our meeting was over at 7:57 p.m.
President’s Message July-August 2016
Unbelievably Labor Day weekend is here and another car season will be coming to a close.
A good time was had by all of our members who attended the POCI convention in Bettendorf, Iowa this year. A par- ticular highlight was visiting Antique Archeology which was in neighboring Leclaire Iowa, home base for the show “American Pickers.”
Our annual car show is now just around the corner. With the new location our expenses are a lot more than in past years. We could really use everyone’s help in getting as many sponsors as we can. A sponsor form is included in this newsletter.
Also, come on out with your car on Sunday, October 2, at the Masonic Lodge on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton. Save $5 and pre-register by September 23.
Till then, happy motoring!!
Dianne Lennox
President
JULY – AUGUST 2016
Meeting Minutes July & August 2016
JULY 21, 2016– Twelve members began our meeting with a small prayer at 7:06 p.m. Bill Wolf read Lory Wolf’s treasurer’s report. Freshly printed flyers announcing our Sunday, October 2nd car show were passed around for each of us to hand out. It was mentioned that 21 of us (including members’ spouses) attended the POCI annual convention in Bettendorf, Iowa in July. MaryAnn Schwedhelm informed us that an order for our chapter T-shirts has been placed. The style of our popular black, red and white “dress “chapter shirt is no longer available. Therefore, we will decide upon a new design. MaryAnn will bring sample shirts to our next meeting from which we may choose. We discussed the facilities and parking available to us at our new car show location in Clifton. We will send our car show flyers to neighboring POCI chapters and also post it on our website. We will consider placing an announcement of our show in local Clifton newspapers. Car show ads will also be placed in Smoke Signals and Hemmings Motor News. We will soon be arranging for car show insurance and dash plaques. We have consulted with a Clifton pizzeria and will seek out a food truck as a possible source of nourishment for famished entrants, spectators and of course chapter workers at the car show. It was noted that in the May-June issue of Metro News incorrect dates were given for members to select from in deciding upon a chapter outing in October on the Warren County Winery Train. A correction will be made in the next newsletter. It was proposed that we increase the number of newsletters printed for each bimonthly issue. Our web designer will be paid for her services on an as needed basis. She will soon be placing photos from the 2016 POCI convention on our website. Car show sponsor forms will be made up in time for our next meeting and they will be mailed with our July-August Metro News. Our next meetings will be held on Thursday, August 18th and Thursday, September 15th. Our meeting concluded at 8:18 p.m.
AUGUST 18, 2016 – Eleven members began our meeting at 7:21 p.m. by saying Grace and The Lord’s Prayer. It was noted that those who came to our picnic at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon last Saturday had an enjoyable afternoon. Several members briefly talked about local car shows they recently attended. Seven of us went to the new location of our car show at the Masonic Temple in Clifton shortly before this evening’s meeting to acquaint ourselves with the facilities. Special attention was given to the parking lot since the placement of the various car classes will be different from last year’s arrangement. We have been in contact with the owners of a few food service trucks. One will be selected to provide lunch at the show. Vice President Greg Pavan will be submitting a design for this year’s car show dash plaque. Members are always curious as to which Pontiac will be displayed on the dash plaques come show day. Inasmuch as several members will be away for our next regularly scheduled meeting, September’s meeting will take place on Thursday, September 22nd. Our meeting concluded at 8:17 p.m.
Steve Sanguino
2017 POCI Board of Directors Call for Applicants-Smokes Signals
2017 POCI Board of Directors Call for Applicants
POCI needs a few good men and women! The world’s largest Pontiac Club is seeking individuals who are interested in guiding our club to a vibrant future. If you are a POCI member and feel you have the talent, ideas and drive to move POCI forward, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee listed below!
All potential candidates are urged to request and complete applications/questionnaires with a current photo and bio, received no later than November 30, 2016 (the sooner the better). Some general information: Must be an active POCI Member in good standing for at least one year; Officer or Chairperson experience is encouraged, but not required; convention experience is a plus; completed candidate application with bio and photo must be received no later than November 30, 2016. Please refer to the POCI Constitution and Bylaws for further details on the POCI web site, www.POCI.org.
POCI Board Members are expected to attend POCI Conventions (annual Board Meeting) each year they serve on the Board and are partially compensated for their travel expenses. Board Members also are expected to be available during the convention to assist as needed. POCI Board business is conducted by e-mail throughout the year and board members must have e-mail communication skills, and the ability to monitor e-mail frequently. POCI Board Members also are required to have a thorough understanding of the POCI Constitution and Bylaws along with knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order. Board seats will be open to all incumbent and selected new candidates in all POCI geographic regions – Northeast, Central East, Southern, Great Lakes, Midwest, Western, and International. All listed regions have at least one seat available. Please review the inside back cover of Smoke Signals for a list of states within a given region. Board members will be elected to three-year terms next spring and take office on June 1, 2017.
POCI Board Elections are conducted in March by a sealed and numbered ballot contained in Smoke Signals Magazine and completed ballots are received via mail and opened and recorded by an outside independent law firm. Ballots are only available to members via Smoke Signals and to e-Members by request to the POCI Club Office. Excess ballots are destroyed by the printer. The ballots and record of tabulation are available to the general membership for viewing at the annual Board Meeting.
For more information, questions and application materials please contact,
Verne Howard, 2016 Board of Directors Nominating Committee Chair, E-mail CanAm77Man@aol.com
Michael Murray, mgm27153@aol.com,
Jack Anderson, jgand789@hotmail.com.
Thank You.
2017 POCI Board of Directors Call for Applicants
2017 POCI Board of Directors Call for Applicants
POCI needs a few good men and women for the upcoming Board of Directors elections! The world’s largest Pontiac Club is seeking individuals who are interested in guiding our club to a vibrant future. Openings exist in all Divisions. Board seats will be open to all incumbent and selected new candidates in all POCI geographic regions – Northeast, Central East, Southern, Great Lakes, Midwest, Western, and International. If you are a POCI member and feel you have the talent, ideas, and drive to move POCI forward, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee listed below!
All potential candidates are urged to request and complete applications/questionnaires with a current photo and bio, received no later than November 30, 2016 (the sooner the better). Some general information: Must be an active POCI Member in good standing for at least one year; POCI Officer or Chairperson experience is encouraged, but not required; convention experience is a plus; completed candidate application with bio and photo must be received no later than November 30, 2016. Please refer to the POCI Constitution and Bylaws for further details on the POCI web site, www.POCI.org.
2017 POCI BOD Nominating Committee Members
Verne Howard, Chair
(email: CanAm77Man@aol.com)
Michael Murray
(email: mgm27153@aol.com)
Jack Anderson
(email: jgand789@hotmail.com)
