99 - New Jersey Postal History Society

Annual MeetingNew Jersey Postal History SocietyMay 24, 1992The annual meeting of the New Jersey Postal HistorySociety was held on Sunday, May 24, 1992 at NOJEX '92 at theMeadowlands Hilton Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. The meeting wascalled to order at 12:00 noon by President Gerry Neufeld. In theabsence of the secretary/treasurer, the minutes of last year'sannual meeting held at NOJEX '91 were read by President Neufeld.Upon unanimous motion, the minutes were accepted as read.The treasurer's report was presented by Brad Arch in theabsence of the treasurer/secretary. The society had a balance inits account as of December 31, 1991 in the amount of $2,011.99.Expenses in 1991 totaled $3,244.64 against income of $2,503.00.It is expected that the dues increase in 1992 and auction incomewill substantially reduce or eliminate the operating deficit. Thetreasurer's report was accepted on unanimous vote.Following the re-introduction of society auctions lastyear, a total of three auction have been conducted to date. Thesociety's current auction manager, Bob Buckler has had to take onadditional responsibilities in his career and indicated a desireto relinquish his position as auction manager. He graciously hasagreed to manage one additional auction later this year. PresidentNeufeld has requested that any member having an interest inbecoming auction manager should contact him directly.There followed a discussion concerning thesecretary/treasurer position and the difficulties experienced inthe last several months with respect to both the timely deposit ofreceipts and payment of expenses. Upon unanimous motion, PresidentNeufeld was authorized to appoint an assistant treasurer toimmediately handle the society's receipts and payments includingthe authority to sign checks on behalf of the society until suchtime as an election is held for a new secretary/treasurer. Societymembers are requested to forward their 1992 dues if they have notalready done so.Brad Arch reported that the society's journal, NJPH isin still of need of articles preferably with text. Journal No.100, to be published in November, 1992, will be a special 100-pageedition limited exclusively to civil war patriotics used in NewJersey.It was reported that the society has obtained Section 501(c)(3) status as a charitable organization exempt from federalincome tax. The society has also been provided with a federalidentification number. The society will shortly file its 1991return as a tax exempt organization.NJPHSeptember 1992 125