WBCCI Region 5 “The Airstream Club”

Region 5
Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
September 20, 2009
Brandenburg, KY.

Region President Bob Moyers called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM.  Rev. David
Leeper read names of twelve (12) members who had passed away since the 2008 Region
Rally followed by the invocation.
Louise Humble 1st Vice President led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
Recording Secretary Barbara Bergen called the roll of board members.

Board Members:
President     Bob Moyers  Present
1st Vice President    Louise Humble Present
2nd Vice President   Bob Gregory  Present
President Central Indiana  Barry Bell  Present
President Illinois Lincolnland Rita Green  Present
President Indiana   Bob Green   Present
President Kentucky   Shala Wilson  Present
President Northern Illinois  Norm White  Absent  (Wayne Kortum, Pro tem)
President Southern Illinois  Art Miller  Present
President Southern Indiana Billy Miller  Present

They’re being a quorum present; President Bob Moyers requested the reading of the
minutes from the September 15, 2008 meeting in Brandenburg, KY.

Secretary Report:
Following the reading a motion by Shala Wilson to accept the minutes, as read, and was
seconded by Louise Humble.  Motion Carried.

Treasurer Ron Gordy read a full financial report and explained Region 5 has a total
equity of $7943.35. A copy of the complete financial report is attached to the Secretary’s
minutes.

Correspondence:
There was no correspondence.

Membership:
Membership Chairman Bob Gregory, 2nd Vice president, thanked all the officers going
out and all the incoming officers for their functions and urged all to continue to be mindful of the
unit membership recruitment.  He reported the region loss rate was cut by 50% this past year
compared to 2007.  The membership is 334 members as of June 30, 2009.  He urged all
members to keep thinking “Membership Recruiting”.  A copy of the written report is attached to
Secretary’s minutes.

Caravans:
First Vice President Louise Humble reported that every unit is Region 5 sponsored a
caravan of some sort this year.  All of the caravan leaders were recognized at the caravan
recognition luncheon held at the fairgrounds.  She encouraged all members to participate in the
caravan program.  A copy of the written report is attached to the Secretary’s minutes.

Legislation:
Chairman Clarence Jones had no report.

Community Services:
Chairman Carol White selected the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry to
receive our 2009 donations.  This agency is sponsored by the Meade County Ministerial
Alliance.  This year a total of 354 items were donated and $45 in cash.  Carol thanked
everyone who contributed.  A special contribution of $164   was given to a young man injured
in an auto accident.  A copy of the written report is attached to the Secretary’s minutes.

Contributing Editor:
Nancy Green reported that Region 5 had an article in every issue of the Blue Beret
during the past year.  Information about Region and Computer Rally appeared in the February
issue of the Blue Beret.  All members can stay informed by reading the Blue Beret.  A copy of
her written report is attached to the Secretary’s minutes.

Webmaster:
Larry Spaulding was absent.  No report was given.

Newsletter Editor:
Chairman Bill Schrader reported that the Region 5 Newsletter was published six (6)
times, October, December, February, May, August and September.  Each 4-page issue went
to 138 people including 28 copies to WBCCI Members at Large living in Indiana, Kentucky and
Illinois.  Total cost $217.31.  Bill asks for Board approval to continue mailing the Newsletters to
Members at Large in all three states for one more year. A complete copy of his report is
attached to the Secretary’s minutes.
Bob Gregory made a Motion to mail the Newsletter to all the MAL’s in Region 5 for one
more year.  Louise Humble seconded the Motion.
Motion Carried.

Region 5   2010-2011 Rally Report:
First Vice President Louise Humble announced the Sparta, IL site 2010 became
unacceptable so she has chosen DuQuoin, IL. State Fairgrounds for the site of the
September 15 – 19, 2010 Region 5 Rally.  A new air-conditioned building and lovely camping
facilities is only 200 feet from the building.  The 2011 Region 5 Rally will be in Danville, IN.
west of Indianapolis, IN.

Medical Report:
Chairman Shala Wilson reported she, Barbara Schrader and Jackie Thackery did blood
pressure checks, 20 normal and 10 abnormally high.  One member requested medical advice
and was advised to visit the local hospital.  The member was checked and released to come
back to the rally.  President Moyers thanked Shala and her medical team for their services.

Old Business:
No old business to report.

New Business:
The Nominating Committee Chairman Dick Heyde, with members Ida Mae Hershberger
and Larry Abrams, announced the slate of officers for 2010-2011.
They are as follows:
President Louise Humble
1st Vice President Bob Gregory
2nd Vice President Barry Bell

Announcements:
Unit Presidents introduced their spouses and their unit officers.

President Moyers introduced his wife, Lee, saying she is the one responsible for this
very successful Region Rally.  He announced that the chart shows 68 RV’s on site, he knows
we had 70 at one point.  President Moyers advised all New Officer and Activity Reporting forms
are due November 1, 2009 at WBCCI Headquarters with copies to Region 5 President, first
and Second Vice Presidents.  The Region 5 dinner at the Sarasota Rally will be Thursday,
February 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Sarasota Methodist Church.  President Moyers called
attention to all units to be mindful of the dates for the next two region rallies.  They are at
DuQuoin, IL Fairgrounds, September 15 – 19, 2010 and Danville, IN., September 14 -18, 2011.
Please keep these dates in mind when scheduling unit rallies.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:22 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara Bergen
Region 5, Recording Secretary