NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RETIRESS ASSOCIATION, INC.

WEST TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08629

MINUTES OF MEETING

The November meeting of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Retirees Assocation, Inc., was held on Tuesday, November 7^th, 2006 at Roman Hall. After establishing a quorum was present, the meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm by President Chet Andres, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following were in attendance:

            Chet Andres                Adrian Lincoln                       Dolores Murphy

            Dot Andres                 Don Hutchinson                     Hazel Rockhill

            Lou Papp                    Phil Vecere                             Sal Noto

            Bruce Strickland         Jay Johnston                           Jim Dixon

            Jim Springstead          Richard Hobson 

The following were unable to attend: Frank Herrera, Al Gallo and Joe Bodnar.

The minutes of October’s meeting were received and approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The report was received and accepted pending audit.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT:

The following names were submitted and approved for membership:

                                    Mary Catherine Bock – Design Services (Life)

                                    Jack Lettiere – Commissioner (Life)

                                    Lynn Russo – Local Aid

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Nominating Committee -- No Report

By-Laws – No Change

Memorial – Dick Hobson reported on the last meeting of the Memorial Committee. They are getting ready to hold a Silent Auction. The dates are December 8^th & 9^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and December 10^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The dates and times will be announced at the Christmas Luncheon. The next committee meeting will be held on November 16^th.

Website – Bruce reported the to-date, there have been 5,641 hits. At his suggestion, it was agreed by all to have the Monthly Meeting Minutes posted on our website.

SOCIALS:

Luncheons – Chet reported that 100% of the money from our 50-50 will go towards the cost of the Christmas Luncheon.

Trips – Jim Springstead has nothing planned at the present time.

OLD BUSINESS:

The plan to change our meeting place to the Town & Country Diner has been dropped due to the distance some people would have to travel. Chet asked that we let him know if we have another suggestion.

NEW BUSINESS:

Recent retiree, Mary Bock, asked to be nominated as a Director (Acting). She will be attending December’s meeting and her nomination will be made at that time. Chet requested that we think of friends who might be interested in becoming a Director.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5^th, 2006 at Roman Hall.

There being no further business, a motion was made, seconded and carried to close the meeting; meeting adjourned at 1:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Hazel Rockhill

Hazel Rockhill

Recording Secretary