Chesapeake Figure Skating Club Board Meeting

August 14, 2007 at Ice World

Meeting called to order: 6:34 p.m.

In attendance: Susan Dennison, Brenda Amrhein, Natalie Blagowidow, Lynn Tobia, Sam Ketterman, Leigh Ketterman, Nick Kohut, Roy Wisniewski and Linda Gettier.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:  The minutes from the July 10, 2007 meeting were approved.

Review of By-Laws:  Linda reported that Kim Jones has suggested that the Club use the USFS By-Laws with modifications in the future.  Linda provided a copy of the USFS By-Laws to the Board.  Board members were asked to look over the USFS By-Laws.  Chris Wright, Nick and Sam will meet with Kim Jones and present suggestions to the Board.

Election of officers: Sam will serve as President.  Gary Dramis was elected 1^st Vice President.  Lynn was elected 2^nd Vice President.  Linda was elected Treasurer.  Leigh was elected Secretary.  Susan provided a list of the new Board member’s terms:  Chris Wright, 3 years; Gary Dramis, 3 years; Lynn, 2 years; Roy, 2 years; Leigh, 1 year and Brenda, 1 year.

Treasurer’s Report: Available funds are $9,361.64.  Linda noted that the Club is having more trouble with checks being returned.  Linda explained that the Club holds checks from test sessions for 8-10 days before registering test results.

Secretary’s Report: Brenda had prepared a binder of past minutes for use during meetings.  Brenda gave the binder to Leigh and will send Leigh secretarial materials.

Membership Report:  Susan reported that there are 54 members, and no associate members.  Susan received a check for $30.00 from Claire Schretlen’s parents.  Claire may provide updates on her skating to the webmaster.  Claire would be referred to as an alumna of the Club and there will be discussion of creating an alumnae membership category.   Susan will find out if the Schretlens’ $30.00 check is a donation.

It was suggested that volunteers be designated to collect competition results.  Susan suggested putting up a poster with the names of skaters who will be competing and they can write in their results.

Carnival Committee Report:   Nick reported that a bill for the Spring Show trophies should be arriving in about a week.  The amount should be $132.00.

Fundraising Committee Report:  Roy volunteered to serve as Chair of the Fundraising Committee.  Susan will provide Roy with the names of two members who indicated they would volunteer for this committee.  Sam noted that the Board should decide if we want to do another Dinner Dance and Silent Auction.  Roy presented a menu and other information from Richlin Ballroom.  A possible date for the Dance may be February 1, 2008, but this may conflict with Adult Sectionals for Easterns.  Roy will check on April dates.  Roy indicated that we would need to sell 106 tickets to break even.  Sam noted that we should get information about the Dance out early.  Roy will also check other locations besides Richlin.  Sam asked if the menu should be changed to shrimp for this year.  Susan noted that we need to spend the money from last year’s Dance on educational programs.  Roy suggested having sponsors for the Dance, and suggested giving sponsors a plaque.  Roy also suggested having a book of sponsors for on the tables.

Youth Committee Report:  Molly was not present.  Linda thanked the Youth Committee for making thank you notes for the judges at the August 4, 2007 test session.  Roy brought in the reproduction of the logo designed by Brittinay Nicolette that was done by Chris Wright’s printing company.

Adult Skater Committee Report:  Natalie volunteered to serve as Chair of the committee.  Linda reported that Heather Cywinski came in second at Wilmington and passed her Intermediate MIF.

Test Committee Report:  Linda reported that the August 4, 2007 test session was the smallest in three years, with 25 tests.  She stated that the Test Committee worked well together.  Lynn will act as Test Chair.  Amy Wright will act as Registrar.  Mika Smith will register results.  Brenda will act as hostess.  The Board voted that full members who are representing the Club and pass their Senior MIF, Adult Gold MIF, Senior Freestyle or Gold Dance will be awarded a medal.  Samantha Rochester will receive a refund of her Senior MIF and receive a medal.  Heather Cywinski will receive a medal for passing her Adult Gold MIF.

Publicity Committee Report:  Sam presented a brochure for the Club and asked Board members to look it over.  Linda noted that the Club does not have staff, and does not offer group or private lessons; the Club only offers test sessions.

Unfinished Business:  None.

New Business: A Back to School Social will take place on September 8, 2007 from 5:45-7:45 p.m.  Ice World will donate the ice time, provide Basic Skills skaters with two free public session passes and a picture on the Olympia.  The Club would need to provide refreshments.  Linda has a list of Basic 3- Freestyle 4 skaters who have not joined the Club, and she will e-mail them.  Basic Skills memberships would be $30.00 and would include a USFS booklet, parent education, and one ticket to the Spring Show.  There would be a $5.00 discount for additional memberships.  Board members were asked to bring their ideas for educational programs to next month’s meeting.  Sue suggested that the Board give Molly a calendar of events for the Youth Committee; Leigh will put a calendar of events together.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:10 p.m.