• The monthly Booster Club Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for former Mets pitcher Dick Tidrow. Roll call was taken. All Officers were present, with President Jim Fertitta attending via Zoom.
• The minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Bill Zuppe and seconded by Joe Silecchia. Motion passed.
• The Treasurer's Report was read by Judy Fitzgerald. A motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as read was made by Paula Zuppe and seconded by Joe Silecchia. Motion passed.
• We are grateful to the Mets for allowing us back into the Conference Room. It is a very nice, welcoming space.
• The Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 6, at the Hilton Garden Inn. We will start a sign-up sheet next month. We will be working out the details and pricing soon.
• We added a new feature to our website called Buy Sell Trade, where you can buy, sell or trade your sports memorabilia. Check it out at www.metsboosterclub.org.
• Member Gene Saunders spoke to us about Project Lifesaver, an organization the provides tracking devices for those who are prone to wandering , such as children with autism and Alzheimer's patients. The Board agreed to make a $200.00 donation to Project Lifesaver.
• We received a thank you from Faith Kidz for their outing to a recent St. Lucie Mets game.
• The name called for the 50/50 was Sue Fertitta, who was present via Zoom and won 75% of the pot.
• A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Morgan Fitzgerald and seconded by Gayle Fishbein. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Urso, Secretary
New York & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club
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