Table of Contents

• COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • MEMBERSHIP REPORT
  • SOCIAL REPORT
  • SPEAKER COORDINATOR REPORT
  • TREASURER REPORT
• LEADS
• NOTABLE MENTIONS
• QUESTION OF THE DAY
• MAIN SPEAKER

Committee Reports

Membership Report
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John Passante would like to bring in a potential member, a general contractor with both a commercial and residential license.  Since there were no objections voiced at the meeting we will have John complete part 1 of the membership application. 

Don Ellis withdrew his application for Don Loving of Hi-Fi Sales as there was a conflict.  

Social Report
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Lisa Wolfe passed around a signup sheet for an outing to the OK Corral.  Here are the details...

Sunday, April 1st
OK Corral
2655 E Whiteley St
Apache Junction, AZ 85219

4:30pm - Trail Ride
5:00pm - Hay Ride
6:00pm - Dinner

$67.00/pp - Trail Ride & Dinner
$50.00/pp - Hay Ride & Dinner
$25.00/pp - Dinner Only
Children - Less $8.00/pp

Speaker Coordinator Report
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Next week's speaker is TBD.

Treasurer Report

Second quarter dues have been e-billed.  Payments are now due.  Please note the MABE mailing address change on the invoice.

Leads Report

12-32, 37-32, 07-50, 07-46, 22-06, 38-32, 29-17, 23-30, 23-21, 23-14, 48-28, 48-24, 47-29, 47-23, 28-38, 40-28, 14-23, 21-24, 21-07, 21-45, 21-52, 21-03, 21-19, 49-34.

This week's leads focus...

• Bob Becker
• Robert Busch
• Reg & Jean Batt

Notable Mentions

Reg Batt had his surgery.  The mass on his pancreas was malignant.  He is still in the hospital recuperating but he is not happy about it.  He might escape to go on his weekly hike.

Carole Weishaar is on a "double biorhythmic high".  The adoption of her grandchild finally went through and she is a finalist in Royal Caribbean's search for Liberty of the Seas Godmother!  If you haven't done so already, get online and vote... www.cruisingpower.com/libertygodmother/top3.asp

What would you like to see changed in the world?
What can you do that would make a difference?

Nick Mawrenko recently saw the movie Amazing Grace and these questions came to mind.
If there is something you are passionate about - whether in your business or in your personal life -
do it until it is done.

Mark Howard

Mike Tanner did a great job sparking enthusiasm during his term as president.  Mark would like to continue this trend of improving MABE, building up the group and bringing diversity to the group. 

One thing he would really like to do is have more socials...Preferably one each month.

He would like everyone's input on social events that they would like to have.  Dave Spiess is currently working on a wine tasting event.  Lisa Wolfe announced plans to go to the OK Corral in April.  If you have other ideas,  please follow protocol and mention your ideas to the board who will discuss the idea before presenting it to the membership. 

One member suggested incorporating socials into a membership drive.  Another member would like to see MABE sometimes supplement events since we have the funds to do this.  Not all members agree with this, however.  Their view was that this is not a social club and any extra money should go to promote the business of MABE or the dues should be reduced. 

The membership process was briefly discussed.  Members would like to see more information provided on the
membership applications.  They would also like an explanation when an application is rejected. 

Members like the business aspect of the meetings.  We need to continue that.

Mark is looking for volunteers for a leads committee.  We are a leads group and we should not lose focus of this. 

Focus on leads this week!