RV Fellowship Directors Meeting
Boerne, Texas
June 20, 2001 

The  meeting was called to order at 1400 CDT by President Dick Roberts. 

Persons present:

            George Mannschreck                 Director, Pacific Zone
            Al Ficker                                   Hawaii, RVF Hwy Safety Program Chair
            Ken Calderwood                       Director, Pacific Zone
            Jim Smith                                   Director, Eastern Zone
            Carter Wind                              Eastern Zone, RVF Secretary
            Tom Falconer                            Eastern Zone, RVF Treasurer
            Bob Scott                                  2002 Rally Wagonmaster
            Dick Roberts                              President, RVF
            Bob Hamblin                              President Elect, RVF
            Jerry Haley                                 Pacific Zone, RVF Membership Chair
            Jack Spencer                              Director, Pacific Zone
            Lloyd Hendry                             Director, Central Zone
            Dick Nevins                               Immediate Past President
            Byron Maxwell                           Director, Central Zone, Wagonmaster 

Minutes of the 2000 Board Meeting at Hill City, SD. were presented by Carter Wind, Secretary, and approved. 

Tom Falconer, Treasurer distributed a copy of the balance sheet as of June 7, 2001 showing a total of $43,795.33 in assets with liabilities of $32,174.00 for the current rally and an EMS Set Aside of $2,732.18 leaving a balance of $8,889.15. (Tom indicated that the EMS expense for this rally will be approximately $2,400.00).   

Jerry Haley, Membership Chairman,  distributed a copy of his report as of June 5, 2001. It showed a membership of 457 including 43 new members. There will be 126 memberships expiring on June 30, 2001. Renewal notices were sent to these members on June 3, 2001. Jerry indicated that the printing of the 2002 directory should be $431.00.   

The WEB site was discussed and everyone was reminded that Kirk Greiner needs support and input from everyone in order to keep the site updated. Members voiced a unanimous complimentary approval of Kirk's efforts. 

Dick Roberts gave a brief review of the "Rotary Fellowship" effort that Rotary International President Frank Devlyn initiated. Dick was appointed the Fellowship coordinator for zone 30 in the U.S. 

Dick Nevins reported that the Past President's flag was "flying" on his rig and that one will be presented to all "past presidents" in recognition of their service to the RVF. 

The contribution from the Pacific Zone of $500.00 towards the RVF Highway Safety Program was gratefully acknowledged by Dick Roberts. He expressed his appreciation to everyone who has given their support to the program. 

The "Wagonmaster Guidelines" proposal submitted by Lance Landseadel was discussed and approved with the following amendment:  Add, after the last sentence in the 2nd paragraph, the following: "It is important to always keep in mind that Rallies are the "vehicle" by which Fellowship occurs among Rotary RVers." 

Byron Maxwell gave members a report on the upcoming rally. It has been a team effort on the part of his group to prepare for the event. He indicated that the bulletin board by the recreaton hall will have a roster of names and spaces as well as detailed information on schedules. There are sign up sheets as well for various services that need volunteers.  

Dick Roberts, as outgoing President, expressed his thanks to everyone for their support during the last two years and urged us to continue the effort to keep the RVF as one of the best fellowships in Rotary. 

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1500 hrs CDT.

Carter A. Wind
Secretary