Chesapeake Figure Skating Club Board Meeting

February 27, 2007 at Ice World

Meeting called to order: 6:35 p.m.

In attendance: Richard Dennison, Susan Dennison, Nick Kohut, Heather Cywinski, Lee Jones, Linda Gettier, Brenda Amrhein and Natalie Blagowidow

Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting were approved

Treasurer’s Report: Linda provided a financial summary of the February 24, 2007 test session.  The net cost of the session was $194.49, which will be shared with Baltimore FSC. 

Secretary’s Report:  Brenda thanked Sam for letting the Club use his account at Radebaugh Florists to purchase flowers.

Membership Committee Report: Susan reported that the Club has 88 full members and four associate members for a total of 92 members.

Fundraising Committee Report: Susan provided a report on the Dinner Dance and Silent Auction that was held on February 2, 2007.  The Dance/Auction raised more than $2,000.00.  Susan has sent thank you notes to those who donated items to the Auction.  She had an envelope with information about planning the Dance/Auction that will be stored to assist with planning next year’s Dance/Auction.

Carnival Committee Report:  Nick reported that April Dickerson had started on an idea for a show last year with the theme “Celebrating America.”  The Spring Show will be an exhibition and send-off for the competitive season.  Linda said that Pat Cahill and Helen Nowak would participate in a judge’s critique at the show.  The date for the Spring Show is May 19, 2007.  Linda said that we need to put more effort into ticket sales.  There will be a mandatory rehearsal for the Spring Show on Thursday, May 17, 2007.  There will be a ½ hour of ice time for warm-up and two hours for the show.  Nick needs a committee to help with the Spring Show.

Youth Committee Report:  Molly was not present.

Adult Committee Report:  Heather Cywinski passed her Gold MIF on February 24, 2007.  Heather received a refund of her test fees.  Four skaters will be going to Adult Nationals.

Test Committee Report:  Linda included this report under Treasurer’s. A possible date for the next session is June 23, 2007, but Linda will check with Baltimore FSC.

Publicity Committee Report:  Sam was not present.

Unfinished Business:  Natalie reported that we will not be co-hosting the Chesapeake Open with Baltimore FSC.   Susan stated that the Club needs a policy about who we will purchase flowers for.   Richard suggested the Club keep a box of sympathy cards. 

The Board reviewed Articles VII and VI of the By-Laws.

New Business: Susan stated we need to promote the Log Cabin Candy fundraiser.  Heather reported that information about the Log Cabin Candy fundraiser is posted on the website.  The deadline for orders is March 17, 2007.  Heather will call in the order the following Monday.  Candy will be delivered to Ice World.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:25 p.m.