• The monthly Booster Club Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was taken. Officers were present.
• The minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Jim Tourville and seconded by Joyce King. Motion passed.
• The Treasurer's Report was read by Judy Fitzgerald. A motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as read was made by Susan Samson and seconded by Grace Korona. Motion passed.
• Jim thanked everyone again for their generous donations of toys and food last month.
• There are still tickets available at $30.00 each for the March 13th game in Palm Beach.
• Please see Wilma Osterhoudt if you would like to purchase an Enjoyment Book.
• The January 17th meeting will be held at Clover Park. We are working on finding a location for the February 21st and March 14th meetings.
• St. Lucie Mets General Manager Traer Van Allen gave us an overview of the lock-out process, which does not affect the Minor Leagues. He also told us that the pitch clock will be used at the Low-A level and playoffs will be back as well.
• We received a thank you letter from the Port St. Lucie Police Foundation for our donation to the Shop with a Cop program.
• The Board recommended making $200.00 donations to the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County, Hibiscus Children's Center, and the Treasure Coast Food Bank. A motion to make the donations was made by Jim Tourville and seconded by Ken Osterhoudt. Motion passed.
• Traer told us that the United Way, in conjunction with the Amazin' Mets Foundation, is sponsoring a shopping spree for 10 children with the St. Lucie Mets staff. The board recommended a $200.00 donation to help offset the cost of miscellaneous items. A motion to make the donation was made by Wilma Osterhoudt and seconded by Gayle Fishbein. Motion passed.
• Mary Peck has submitted her resignation as Membership chairperson, effective January 1, 2022, due to a family emergency. The Board thanked her for her service and will appoint a replacement at the January meeting.
• The name called for the 50/50 was Pina Hidalgo, who was not present and won 50% of the pot.
• A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Wilma Osterhoudt and seconded by Mary Ann Jones. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Urso, Secretary
New York & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club
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