Chesapeake Figure Skating Club Board Meeting

March 13, 2007 at Ice World

Meeting called to order at 6:38 p.m.

In attendance: Heather Cywinski, Brenda Amrhein, Richard Dennison, Susan Dennison, Lee Jones, Sam Ketterman, Silvia Petrik, Nick Kohut and Natalie Blagowidow.

Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the February 27, 2007 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Linda was not present.

Secretary’s Report: Brenda reported that Sam received a Thank You note from Pat Cahill for the flowers sent by the Club.

Membership Committee Report: Sue reported that the membership numbers have not changed.  There are 88 members and four associate members.

Fundraising Committee Report: Heather reported that she has received one form for the Log Cabin Candy fundraiser.  Heather will send an e-mail reminder.  The deadline for orders is March 17, 2007.  Susan suggested that Heather find two people to help her with the candy sale.  Linda and Natalie will need to sign a check to Log Cabin.

Carnival Committee Report:  Nick will put a brochure about the Spring Show on the bulletin board.   Linda will be unable to handle the judges for the critique, but Amy Wright has agreed to handle the judges.  The Spring Show is scheduled for May 19, 2007.  The Club will have ice time from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  A mandatory rehearsal will take place on May 17, 2007 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  Susan provided Nick with a list of volunteers to call for help with the Spring Show.  The Spring Show will be titled a “Spring Showcase.”

Youth Committee Report: Molly was not present.

Adult Skaters Committee Report: Lee and his partner Andrea skated in their first qualifying event at the Gold Masters level.  Lee and Andrea placed third at Easterns.  Heather Piepenburg placed fifth in Masters Championship Ladies.  Adult Nationals will take place the week of April 9, 2007. 

Test Committee Report: Linda was not present.

Publicity Committee Report:  Sam brought a copy of a brochure about the Club.  Sam asked that Board members contact him with any changes.

Unfinished Business: Susan has not yet updated the changes to the By-Laws from the February meeting.  Further review of the By-Laws was deferred.

New Business:  Susan ordered the jacket from the Dinner Dance/Silent Auction.  The recipient is a relative of the DiRoccos.  The recipient requested a fleece jacket.  Jammin’ has increased their shipping by $2.00.  Susan reported that Jammin’ can create a website for our Club from their website.  Susan reported that you cannot order jackets from Jammin’ online.  Susan found a list of the members who received certificates at the General Meeting in June 2006.  Susan said that Suzana would like to identify the specific purpose that funds raised at the Dinner Dance/Silent Auction will be used for.  Lee suggested that some money pay the entry fees for skaters going to qualifying competitions.  Sam suggested that the funds be used for something that will continue more than one year.  Nick suggested that some money should go into the general fund.

Meeting adjourned: 7:35 p.m.