September 2026 - Volume 38 - Issue 8

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026

• The monthly Booster Club Meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for Phil Regan, Ron Hunt, Butch Huskey and member Don Laurence. Roll call was taken. All officers were present, with Vice President Bill Zuppe on Zoom.

• The minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Susan Samson and seconded by Evan Silver. Motion passed.

• The Treasurer’s reports for July and August were read by Judy Fitzgerald. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports as read was made by Malcolm Harris-Gowdie and seconded by Stephen LaBargo. Motion passed.

• We are planning bus trips to Miami for Opening Day on March 23, 2027 and also on March 25, 2027. Please sign up with Jimmy if you are planning to attend. Tickets to the games only, with no bus, will also be available.

• The Board has proposed changes to the By-Laws as follows: deleting the reduced dues for new members who join between July and September; changing the eligibility requirements to run for office and to vote from attending 4 meetings to attending 6 meetings; and adding a procedure in the event of a tie vote. The changes will be read again at the next two meetings and then a vote will be taken.

• Payment for the Fall Luncheon on November 6th should be made by October 30th. You can let Judy know if you have a group that would like to be seated together. If you would like to solicit donations for prizes we have a letter prepared that you can use.

• The Minor League teams have been playing well recently, but none are projected to make the playoffs. We highlighted Mitch Voit, who had 36 stolen bases with Brooklyn and was recently promoted to Binghamton.

• Member Malcolm Harris-Gowdie gave us a recap of his time at the Special Olympics USA Games.

• The name called for the 50/50 for July was Ed Moore and for August was Liam Aumock. Neither were present and each won 50% of the pot.

• A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Carol Messina and seconded by Herb Rein. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Urso, Secretary

New York & St. Lucie Mets Booster Club