Mosinee Silverblades Figure Skating Club, Inc.

Board Meeting MINUTES

May 21^st, 2008

Crossroads Church 7 PM

• Call To Order: Allan called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
  • He welcomed the board and noted this is the first time we have had a full board.
• Members Present:  All present.
• Secretary’s Report:  Misspelling of recoverable within the treasurer’s report notes (missing an “e”) and within public comments  by Tami Schantz it should have stated not hear from a third party.  Deb motioned to accept the report with notes changes and Eric 2^nd.  All in favor.
• Treasurer’s Report:  There was a handout regarding additional bills.  Chuck noted director’s insurance was paid and renewal will come to Chuck May 6, 2009.  Chuck needs two names for the account, as he and Barb will no longer be on the account.  Corrine and Deb’s names will be on the account now.  Chuck shared books will be audited by a Silverblades parents before being handed over to Corrine – the parent is donating their time.  Lynn motioned to accept the report and Julie 2^nd.  All in favor.
• Old Business
  • Banquet was briefly discussed.  Skaters that weren’t at banquet will receive their awards and/or badges at school, as they will be taken to school by Allan.  Volunteer of the Year was overlooked this year.  Board took nominations and will vote next meeting. 
• New Business
  • Swearing in of New Members:
    • Eric, Julie, Corrine, Deb, Allan, and Kurt each accepted their new positions.
  • Committee Assignment/Revision:
    • Membership:  Allan
    • Marketing:  Ryan
    • Coach Liaison:  Kurt
    • Ice Schedule:  Kurt
    • Volunteers: Deb and Eric
    • Merchandise:  Julie
    • Fundraising:  Lynn
    • Ice Show Organizing:  Deb
    • Ice Show Pictures:  Deb
    • Ice Show Video:  Nikki
    • Ice Show Props/Décor:  Julie
    • Ice Show Set Up/Tear Down:  Kurt
    • School Show:  Julie
    • Website:  Allan
    • Banquet:  Lynn
    • Annual Slide Show:  Eric
    • Newsletter:  Nikki
  • By-Laws Update:
    • Copies were handed out to new members.  Kurt feels a by-laws committee needs to finish the changes by the end of summer (August 1) for board approval to take to members of club by registration.  Kurt, Ryan, and Eric will form committee.
  • PO Box:
    • Ryan motioned to allow Eric to open a PO Box for the club and to manage the care of mail distribution while checking the box weekly.  Lynn 2^nd.  All in favor.
  • Tape Recorder:
    • Eric motioned that the club purchase a tape recorder to record meetings.  No 2^nd.  Motion not carried.
  • 2009 Ice Show Theme:
    • Ryan asked to table this until we can talk with coaches for their input.  Nikki suggested a coach appreciation night.  Lynn added to the idea by saying we could have food and meet a little earlier.  We will communicate with the coaches and attempt to set this up for our July meeting.  Allan will put an email together for coaches regarding this and an email together for parents asking for ideas for the ice show.
  • Meeting Days: 
    • Eric motioned that the board will meet on the 3^rd Monday of every month starting in August.  Ryan 2^nd.  All in favor. 
• Public Comments:
  • Jami Schantz spoke regarding placement of the skaters she coaches within competitions.  She also spoke of fundraising ideas (to get Silverblades name in paper more often).  She will touch base with Lynn and this will be on the June agenda.
• Next board meeting: June18th at Crossroads Church at 7 PM
• Adjourn: Kurt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 pm and Corrine 2^nd.  All in favor.