November 2023 - Volume 35 - Issue 10

• The monthly Booster Club Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for original Met Joe Christopher. Roll call was taken. All Officers were present.

• The minutes of the September 18, 2023 meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Steven LaBargo 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 Floyd Spanier and seconded by Joyce King. Motion passed.

• Our Annual Dinner will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 11. A cash bar will be available and your payment of $50.00 per person must be received by October 31. The Board will be inviting Buzz Capra and Felix Millan to join us.

• We will be collecting toys for the WPSL Christmas Kids and non-perishable food for the Children’s Home Society Wavecrest Shelter at the November meeting. At the Board’s recommendation, a motion to donate $250.00 to each of these organizations was made by Roger Willis and seconded by John Gregorovic. Motion passed.

• All Officer positions are up for election in December for a two year term. Members in good standing, aged 18 or older, having attended at least four meetings during the year, are eligible to run. You can nominate yourself by having a letter of intent read at the November meeting.

• Bill reported on the final records for the minor league teams. Syracuse was 61-85, Binghamton was 74-61 and ended in 2nd place in the Eastern League, Brooklyn was 66-65, St. Lucie was 44-84, and the FCL Mets were 32-18. The organization’s player of the year was Jett

Williams, and the pitcher was Christian Scott. Both advanced through three levels during the season.

• The location for the February and March meetings has not yet been determined.

• Wilma Osterhoudt has Enjoyment Books for sale at $35.00 each, benefiting Faith Congregational Church.

• Kasey Blair went over the Silver Sluggers program, as there are now two levels of membership, $50.00 for Tuesday games and $90.00 for Tuesday and Friday games. You can check the St. Lucie Mets website for details and to sign up.

• Mary Ann Jones let us know about some community support opportunities. The local libraries are holding a Peanut Butter Drive and Sprouts Farmers Market has Grab and Give Bags for donations of $10.00 or $13.00, with items given to the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

• The name called for the 50/50 was Steve Mance, who was present via Zoom and won 75% of the pot.

• A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Steven LaBargo and seconded by Betty Brennan. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Urso, Secretary

New York & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club