Sept. 8th 2008 meeting was called to order by President Shannon Huet at 11:00 am.　 In attendance were President- Shannon Huet, Vice-President- Lori Valantiejus, and Secretary- Dana Tenaglia.　

The first item of discussion was the possibility of installing security cameras in the neighborhood entrance to deter crime in our neighborhood.　 We had three quotes up to $10,000.　 At this time Nick Touchton - Crime Watch is looking for a system that would most suit our needs that is in an affordable price range.

$50 was approved to spend on Fall decorations for the YCE entrance sign area.　 These items will be used again in future years.　

It was also approved to provide holiday luminaries for all dues paying residents for the month of December.　 We would need volunteers to distribute the bags and candles to the households.　 There would be approximately 250 households receiving 15 bags each and candles.

Next up for discussion was trying to put together a Holiday homes tour this year as a neighborhood fundraiser.　 We would need at least 5 homes to provide at least 1 room in their home with decorations to display to Yacht Club and Causeway residents.　 They would each provide a drink or appetizer. The cost of admission will be $15.　 The night of this tour would be selected by the people displaying their homes.　 This would be the same night to burn the neighborhood luminaries throughout the community.

Shannon and I will solicite the homes for this event

With Volunteers- We could possibly have a holiday parade this year with floats, golf carts and carolers.　 We would also like to do this on the same night as the Holiday homes tour.　 We need volunteers to help organize this event for it to happen.

Shannon brought up having an Island Car and Motor Cycle show for discussion.　 We would have entry forms via e-mail.　 This would occur in Jan. or Feb. 2009.　 Causeway Isles – Marilyn Massimore donated trophies to be given out at this event for cars.　 New name plaques would need to be supplied for the different categories.　 We discussed having a bicycle rodeo the same day as family event.　 　 We would need at least 5 volunteers for this event.　 Police officer Sgt Moushon said he could give us a possible contact for the bicycle rodeo.　

We are in the process of having a YCE logo created.　 When it has been approved, we may consider having tumblers, coozy's and other small items with the YCE logo printed on them.　 These would be available for our residents to purchase.

We will have a boat flag/ Burgee contest within our neighborhood.　 Our most creative neighbor that designs the best BOAT flag will be announced the winner at our annual meeting in Jan 09.　 We will post information about this contest in our newsletter and on our website.

Our devoted U.S. troops need our support.　 They need toiletries, food and snacks.　 We will be sending an email to our residents requesting their donations to be dropped off at Shannon Huet's home at 7980 9th Ave South.　 Money donations are also very much needed by the troops.　 If you would consider a money order or check to the troops, make it payable to Postmaster and mail to P.O. Box 86223 Madeira Beach, FL　 33738.

Next was a creation of the Sunshine committee.　 This would be a YCE resident member that is willing to write to neighborhood residents who are ill,　condolence for those who pass away, congratulations cards for the birth of new babies. Residents would notify our sunshine person to send the appropriate card.
The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dana Tenaglia

Next City Members held a meeting with our neighborhood board.