November 13, 2007
6:30pm
I. The meeting was called to order at 6:40pm with Sam Ketterman, President, presiding.
II. The minutes of October 9, 2007 were approved with changes.
III. Old Business:
a) Review of Bylaws: Kim Jones is continuing to review the bylaws.
b) Educational Programs/Club Events: The Board is considering presenting programs on nutrition, sports psychology, and strength and conditioning. There was discussion of having different presentations for parents vs. younger skaters. Roy suggested doing one event before the holidays and then scheduling the others after the holidays. Many different venues are being considered. We would need to have buy-in from skaters’ coaches. Sam will check on availability of the Arena Club and McFaul Center for a possible February date.
Lisa Lupton suggested a trip to Longwood Gardens to watch the ice show. Dates and details were discussed. The Board decided on December 15, 2007 at 5:00pm for the ice show. We will offer forty seats to start with; if more sign up, we will try to accommodate them. The club will pay for admission to the park and the show in full for all club members. Non-members will pay their own way. No transportation will be provided. Roy will check on the tickets. Sam will put up a sign-up sheet at the rink and send out an announcement by email to club members. Lynn Tobia will collect money.
Lisa Lupton suggested having Philip Dulebohn do an on-ice class for club skaters. January 5, 2008 was suggested as a possible date. Lisa will follow up.
Grassroots to Champions Seminar: Sam asked Nick Kohut to find out if the senior skaters would be interested in this program. The Board decided on booking Package B with a possible date of April 12, 2008. Fee for use of the rink is $1750.00. The fee for participants would be $50.00 for members and $100.00 for non-members.
IV. Standing Reports
a) Treasurer: presented by Linda Gettier and approved by the Board. There is $9,620.94 in the Treasury currently. All Halloween Party expenses have been paid. It was decided that Linda would order 150 Parent Handbooks.
Action: Linda.
b) Secretary: There was nothing to report from the secretary.
c) Membership: presented by Susan Dennison. The club has 73 full members, no associate members, 6 basic members, and 1 alumnus. Susan has not yet completed the spreadsheet. Action: Susan to prepare membership spreadsheet and present to Board.
d) Carnival Committee: presented by Nick Kohut. May 3, 2007 has been selected as the date. Nick will contact volunteers to help.
e) Fundraising Committee: presented by Roy Wisniewski. The sponsor letter has been sent out. Roy has already received $2000.00 in pledges. Roy also distributed tickets to board members and encouraged them to sell as many as possible. He also presented posters for the event.
f) Youth Committee: There was no report from Molly.
g) Adult Committee: No report.
h) Test Committee: Presented by Lynn Tobia. The event was very successful. There were 43 skaters who tested and only three did not pass. One judge will probably not be asked back.
i) Publicity Committee: Sam stated that he wanted to use the newsletter, tourism calendar, the Aegis, and the Pennysaver to advertise the Bull Roast. The club brochure was distributed; members are asked to provide feedback by email as soon as possible.
V. New business
a) Letter from the Capital Regional Council of Figure Skating Clubs: It was suggested that we consider switching Councils since few of our skaters participate in the CRC events, while most participate in the events to our north. Sam will follow up.
VI. Other: None.
VII. Adjournment at 8:00 pm.