Chesapeake Figure Skating Club General Membership Meeting

July 10, 2007 at Ice World

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

In Attendance: Roy Wisniewski, Gary Dramis, Leigh Ketterman, Sam Ketterman, Linda Gettier, Chris Wright, Brenda Amrhein and Susan Dennison.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:  The Board approved the minutes of the June 12, 2007 meeting.  The Board also approved the minutes of the June 10, 2006 General Membership meeting, as approval of these minutes at the June 19, 2007 General Membership meeting was deferred.

Treasurer’s Report: Available funds are $7,342.64.  Linda said she expects to receive more money from membership dues for the new year.  This month’s Treasurer’s report includes the purchase of social ice after the General Membership meeting.  The cost of trophies for the Spring Showcase has not been billed.  Linda has some uncashed checks that were reimbursement to her. 

Secretary’s Report:  This is Brenda’s last meeting as Secretary.  She has prepared materials for the next Secretary.  Gary requested that his work e-mail be added on correspondence.

Membership Report:  Linda reported that Susan has re-registered 32 members.

Carnival Committee Report:  Nick was not present.

Fundraising Committee Report: Roy reported that there was nothing new with the dress sale.

Youth Committee Report: Molly was not present.

Adult Skater Committee Report:  We will need a new chair for this committee.

Test Committee Report: Linda reported that Amy Wright has received two applications for the August 4, 2007 session.  The deadline for applications is July 21, 2007.  Linda is waiting for some certificates from USFS. 

Publicity Committee Report:  Sam reported that 30% of Club members voted on the logo designs.  Brittinay Nicolette had the winning design in the logo contest.  She will receive a freestyle passcard.  Chris will ask a printer to produce Brittinay’s design.  Sam will bring copies of a brochure designed for the Club. 

Unfinished Business:  Sam reported that he used a list for broadcast e-mails and received some returned e-mails.  Susan reported that she has verified all e-mail addresses.

New Business: Leigh, Roy, Gary and Chris were introduced as new Board members.  Chris suggested having an attorney review the Club By-Laws.  He requested to review the By-Laws before the Board elects officers.  Election of officers was deferred.  It was suggested that review of the By-Laws not be left until the end of agenda.  Sam stated that we need a Fundraising Chair and someone to work on judge’s critiques.  Susan suggested that we keep copies of meeting minutes in a binder that would be available during meetings.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:05 p.m.