July / August 2023 - Volume 35 - Issue 7

• The monthly Booster Club Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for John Sullivan and original Met Roger Craig. Roll call was taken. All Officers, except Mary Ann Jones, were present.

• The minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Paul Samson and seconded by Roger Willis. 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 Les Zucker. Motion passed.

• The watch party went well, with 30 people in attendance. We have scheduled another one for Saturday, August 26 for the Mets vs. Angels game at 7:10 pm. Plan to meet in the back room at Duffy’s in St. Lucie West by 6:30 pm and remember to wear a Mets shirt for a free raffle ticket. Let Jim know if you plan to attend.

• There is no meeting in July. Our next meeting is Monday, August 21.

• Bill reported that our minor league teams have been improving. One standout player is outfielder Bill Rudick in Binghamton.

• We have tentatively scheduled a bus trip to Miami on Wednesday, September 20 for the 6:40 p.m. game. If we have 40 people confirmed for the bus, we will make the trip. The cost will be $80.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members. The deadline to sign up is August 21.

• We are starting to get some nice prizes for our Annual Dinner on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

• We welcomed new members Jennifer Amaro, Marco Cruz and Linda and Al Solanick.

• The name called for the June 50/50 was Chrissy Friello, who was not present and won 50% of the pot. The name called for the July 50/50 was Christine Mathison, who was not present and won 50% of the pot.

• A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Roger Willis and seconded by James McKeon. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Urso, Secretary

New York & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club