Pan Siftings

Presidents Report

Dear Pan Towner’s,
Thanks to everyone who attended our last General Meeting on August 12th. We did manage to conduct an abbreviated meeting under very trying circumstances, but in the end Mother Nature won out. In fact, the storm did some damage in the greater St. Cloud area. What a Car Show! What a good Fun Run! For the Fun Run, we ended up with around 80 cars--again, despite the rain. We did have one breakdown, but, bringing up the rear, Cadillac Jack and I drove the person to his son's home where he could get further help.

But for the Car Show we had marvelous weather and a great turn-out. The final numbers are not in yet, but it appears that over 4,000 people came through the main gate. The Board gave Jim Zwilling a round of applause for his outstanding work as Car Show Chair. Jim thanked the Board, but he also made clear that it was all the workers who made the event a success. He also pointed out that these dedicated folks know their job, and they are good at it! I hope I can do half as good as Jim next year.

At the General Meeting, we did pass out monies to those members (by luck of the draw) who attended either/or a parade or nursing home exhibit for 2009. Next year, this will be handled (likely) at the Spring Banquet for the year 2010. I'm not sure everyone could hear this at the meeting.

One thing we were not able to get to at the last General Meeting was the position of Vice President. Shawn Nelson did resign (August 4th) due to new job responsibilities. It is rare for the PanTowners to lose a Director or Officer mid-term. In fact, this has occurred only one other time (1997). The by-laws address the issue, but only in a general way, and, while the Board has some authority in the matter, it is my personal belief that it is in the best interest of our entire organization to have input and guidance from the Membership. And, at the last Board meeting, this concept was upheld.

Accordingly, the Board appointed Ms. Nancy Zupan to serve as Vice President to fill the vacancy until year-end elections. The Board requests a point of privilege from the Membership to determine (by vote) whether Nancy should succeed to the position of President in 2011, or should the Fall election elect both a Vice President and President for 2011. We expect a full discussion of the matter at the next General Meeting at Les & Fran's on September 9th. The Board is sorry to lose Shawn. He has done a lot for the Club. We hope to see him back whenever job responsibilities permit.

Remember to bring a dish to pass at the next General Meeting. And, next month, find the sign-up sheet for the Club's Birthday Party on Saturday November 13th at Mi Famiglia Ristorante across from the Paramount Theartre on West St. Germain.

On behalf of the Board, we hope you all have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Holiday.

Richard K. Brown

Vice-Presidents Report

Hello All:
First off I would like all to know that I went to Broad meeting to let it be known I ran for Vice-President position against Shawn and that I'm still interested in the position and all that goes with it.

The Broad elected for me to take over for the year. Thank you Broad Members for this opportunity.

Our next meeting is at Les & Fran Adelman, Please remember to bring your lawnchair and a dish to share for the Potluck.

Fall Tour is Sept 26th going to Leader for fun filled Pig Races get registrations to Barb Neske.

I need to know of everyone that was in Parades,at the VA and any Nursing Home Show.

Pan Commitee Meeting after regular Meeting.
Have any questions can call me at 320-469-4447 cell phone or e-mail me at nancyzupan@yahoo.com

Thank you all for all the wonderful help.
Nancy K Zupan

Carshow Chairman's Report

Hello Fellow Pantowner's,

I want to thank all the chairpersons, members and volunteers for a Great Job. We had an Awesome car show and the good Lord blessed us with a very nice day.

With the ice arena cars we had close to 700 show cars.

I realized from being the car show chairman this year what an effort our members put forward to put on such a Great Show.

Please get your bills in as soon as possible so we can wrap up everything for the show. The wrap up meeting is scheduled for September 21 at 7:30 pm at The Moose Lodge. Please bring all your comments and ideas to make next year's show even better. All chairpersons should attend and all members are welcome. If you can't make the meeting please call me with your suggestions and I'll pass them along.

Please get your worker lists in as soon as possible. I will not be at the general meeting in September as we are going on vacation to Niagra Falls.

Again I do want to thank all of you for your support as car show chairman, it has been an honor working with such a fine group.

Please Take Care and Drive Safely Everyone.
Jim Zwilling Car Show Chairman

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