October 2020 Minutes

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Date:October 6, 2020

Time:7:00 pm

Location:Jackson’s Bar and Grill and Zoom: 6020 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 

Attendees:Johnnie Tolson, Paige Tolson, Megan Bichsel, Jessica Grant, Ellen Skiba

via zoom: Jenny Minucci, Tiffany Belcher, Greg Serensits, RJ Fuqua, Ericka Ziegelmaier, Dan Rugotski

Item I: Meeting called to order at: 7:00pm 

Item II:Presidents Report: 

1. We would like to remind people attending live events to maintain protocols in place.  Wearing masks and social distancing is important for these events to continue.

2. We want to consider having a BBQ in the park and getting everyone together in an outside setting. 

Item III: Vice Presidents Report: 

1. Look into camping sites: Valley of Fire vs red rock group camping site

2. Bootleggers possible venue for events in the future- Windmill and LV Blvd

3. Continue exploring new venues

4. Consider sending a survey that will see what type of events members are interested in attending:

   1. Wild apricot vs facebook survey vs google form?

   2. Considerations to be made on how large we want the event to be and the audience we want to reach with the survey. 

5. BBQ in the park 

   1. Sat Oct 24th afternoon party in the park

   2. Parks with other amenities- like disc golf might be nice 

   3. Park across from Rocky’s 

   4. Desert Bloom Park- 8405 S Maryland Pkwy- confirmed first come, first serve

   5. Plan is to arrive early on October 24th and claim a gazebo 

6. Valley of Fire group camping spot

   1. Jenny checked availability but booked through the rest of the year. 

   2. Maybe something to consider earlier in the year for next year. 

Item IV: Treasurer's Report: 

1. Cinemark movie theater has a “rent your own theater” for  $99 and bring your own blu ray.  This would be for 20 people. 

2. Discuss options to bring your kids to a kid friendly movie. 

3. The Cinemark theaters is hosting this event, this includes The Orleans and Southpoint. 

4. LVJBS sponsored vs ticketed event, we can decide how much we want to sponsor.

5. We discussed that we could send a survey to see what membership is interested in seeing. 

6. Bank balance currently: $8,718.35, $1,837.53

7. This Saturday, October 10th is our golf outing. So far we have collected $200. More discussed in Open Floor.  

8. Don’t forget to sign up on Amazon Smile and for Smith’s giveback program. 

Item V:  Secretary’s Report: 

1. Hi to everyone. 

Item VI:Mayor’s report: 

1. Color: Orange- Going into fall and happy to be outside. Excited to be outside for safety. 

2. Want to encourage more outside friends and family events. Especially now that is cooling down. 

3. Can't wait to see you at the park. 

Item VII:Committee Updates:

1. Volunteer coordinator- Jessica Grant

   1. Highway cleanup- Saturday October 24th- looking for volunteers 8AM 

   2. Clean up takes about an hour. 

   3. Jess will send out a post and invite. 

Item IV: Open Floor

1. Guitar Picks- moving forward with ideas and design. 

   1. Plan is for this to be your membership gift when you sign up. 

   2. Plan to use the 2020 logo and the lvjbs.org on the back. 

2. Golf Tournament This Saturday October 10th

   1. We have tee times and prices for the LVJBS Golf Outing on 10/10/2020, Saturday for up to 4 foursomes. 1. Desert Pines Golf Course Tee Time 10:40am $66.00 per player includes lunch. 2. The National Golf Course Tee Time 12:00pm $50 per player no lunch. 

   2. Golf should be approximately from 12-4:30PM. 

   3. Golf after party- Crown and Anchor patio- 4:20PM 

   4. Paige and Jess will be at the Crown and Anchor at 4:20 PM

   5. Crown and Anchor- 1350 E Tropicana.

1. Discussion around term limits

   1. New leadership every 1-2 years, consider putting limits in place. 

   2. Elections according to the bylaws are yearly. 

   3. Officers meeting to review bylaws and consider changes. 

1. Ericka- Presents an idea that is moving forward for putting together a documentary about the LVJBS by Rob Schuder. 

   1. Ericka will be collecting all of the pictures, videos, stories, the good bad and ugly of the LVJBS. 

   2. Gritty dirt, difficult conversations, love stories and everything that tell the story of the LVJBS. 

   3. Send all pictures, videos and stories to Ericka: jimithing702@yahoo.com

2. Option to have another virtual golf outing 

1. There is very little to do on our part, anyone can joint virtually on a specified day. 

2. The money will be donated to the LVJBS. 

6. Thank you to Amanda for donating a violin to the organization. 

1. Violin will be donated to Miss Grant’s orchestra. 

7. Election Day is next month. 

1. We discussed moving the meeting to the following Tuesday. 

2. Get Out and Vote! 

Next LVJBS meeting: Tuesday, November 10th 2020: Jacksons and Zoom

Meeting adjourned at: 7:58 pm

Important Upcoming Dates: 

October 10th- Golf Tournament- Desert Pines Golf Course- Noon 

October 31st- Halloween on the HillTop- Apple Valley - Cubensis campout weekend 

November 3rd- Rock the Vote!