Chesapeake Figure Skating Club Board Meeting
March 14, 2006 at Ice World
Meeting called to order: 6:40 p.m.
In Attendance: Richard Dennison; Susan Dennison; Brenda Amrhein; April Dickerson; Jerry Rochester; Richard Dennison, Jr.; Laura Dennison; Linda Gettier, and Natalie Blagowidow
Approval of Meeting Minutes: The minutes from February 21, 2006 were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Current balance is $2,469.63. Linda reported that we lost $1,400.00 on the February 20, 2006 test session. The club bought nine hours of ice for the February 20, 2006 test session. Mileage reimbursement for judges for the session was higher; meals were cheap. Gifts for the seven judges were $25.00 each. Patches cost the usual amount. There was one late fee for the February 20, 2006 test session. The Board approved a motion to raise test fees by $5.00.
April moved that the Board approach the Youth Committee members and ask them to help recruit group lesson skaters. Richard seconded the motion.
Susan reported that all 50 remembrance bands are gone.
Secretary’s Report: Susan reported that there are 81 members and eight associate members. Total membership is 89.
Fundraising Committee Report: April reported that 13 of the 89 members participated in the Log Cabin Easter candy fundraiser. Heather Cywinski sold $313.00 and will receive four free tickets to the Spring Show. Jean Donati sold $303.00 and will receive two free tickets to the Spring Show. Jennifer Dennison sold $227.00 (this includes a $30.00 donation) and will receive two free tickets to the Spring Show. The Club will make 40% of the sales before tax - this should be approximately $500.00 in profit.
Carnival Committee Report: April reported that there are 25 numbers for the Spring Show. One is a duo, one is a trio, there is a synchro number and the rest are solos. There is room for five more numbers. The only expense left for the Spring Show is chairs and bottled water. April will order trophies after April 1, 2006. The Charm Lady and Ice Magic will be vendors at the Spring Show. Natalie will put together baskets for a raffle at the Spring Show. Natalie will have the baskets ready to show the Board at the next meeting. April reported that people have asked about a used clothing sale.
Natalie suggested that the sale be done at the June “Bring a friend” party.
April will make posters for a clothing swap.
Youth Committee Report: Molly was not present. The Board will ask Molly to get Youth skaters to talk to group lessons skaters in an effort to recruit them to join the Club.
Adult Skaters Committee Report: Linda reported that Heather Piepenburg is going to Grapevine, Texas for Adult Nationals on April 1, 2006. Heather Cywinski is injured and will be unable to skate for three weeks.
Test Committee Report: Linda said this was covered in her Treasurer’s report.
Publicity Committee Report: Jerry said he left a message with HCC about the Spring Show. April will do fliers for the Show. Linda said that Harford County Kids will allow you to put an entry on their website’s calendar of events at no charge. A 1/3 page ad will appear in their periodical. Linda has not ordered the banner for Pilar Bosley and John Corona, but it will be baby blue.
Unfinished Business: Richard Dennison, Jr. and Laura Dennison presented the Board with a packet showing ideas for updating the logo. The packet listed solutions to problems with the logo and gave examples of possible options.
April also provided a sheet with options for the logo. The Board discussed whether we wanted to change the Club colors . April and Richard felt that the Club should keep the same colors and work on the logo. The General Membership meeting will be at 6:00 on June 10, 2006 - an hour before the “Bring a Friend” party. Susan has the forms for nominations to the Board. April will mail voting forms with the May newsletter. The voting deadline will be May 19, 2006. The June Board meeting will be moved to June 6, 2006. Lind requested that the Board pay the $75.00 fee for her to attend a seminar on running major events at the USFSA annual members meeting in Orlando in May. The Board approved payment of the fee. Membership renewal packets will be mailed with the May newsletter.
New Business: April reviewed the information to be included in the May newsletter. There will be no RSVPs for the June 10, 2006 party. The Board discussed changing the Membership application to include a space to say that adult members and parents must volunteer to help with events. Susan will draft changes to the application and will either e-mail the changes or present them at the next meeting. April suggested that certificates be given at the annual meeting to recognize members for their years of membership and to recognize volunteers. Board members will receive leadership certificates.
The Board approved an award ceremony. It was suggested that Molly could present certificates for the Youth Committee.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 p.m.