Chesapeake Figure Skating Club Board Meeting

            October 10, 2006 at Ice World

Meeting called to order: 6:50 p.m.  The Board invited Jeff Nolt to speak about his philosophy regarding coaching, which he did from 6:30 to 6:50.

In Attendance: Brenda Amrhein, Susan Dennison, Lee Jones, Suzana Balasubramanian, Roy Wisniewski, Sam Ketterman, Natalie Blagowidow, Heather Cywinski, Nick Kohut, Linda Gettier, Crystal Chester, Susan Findley, Dawn DiRocco and Silvia Petrik.

Approval of Meeting Minutes: Approval of the September minutes was deferred.

Dawn DiRocco spoke to the Board about the Halloween party.  She is getting RSVPs.  She only needs to coordinate drinks, paper products and prizes for pumpkins.  The Youth Committee will go through decorations on October 22, 2006.  Those attending the party are donating food.  Dawn has music.

Treasurer’s Report: Current balance is $ 6,649.13.  Linda reported that the Club’s available funds are close to what we had a year ago.

Secretary’s Report:  The Board agreed to put the General Meeting minutes from June on the website with the disclaimer that they have not yet been approved.  The Board agreed to keep one year of minutes on the website, and archive older minutes.

Membership Report: Susan reported that there are 77 members; 73 are full members and four are associate.  Sue has made a Club directory.  Linda suggested that the directory be mailed in October and April.  Susan reported that USFS has updated their computer system for member records.

Fundraising Committee Report: Roy will be collecting skating dresses for sale at the end of October. 

For a $30.00 fee, Basic Skills members will get two free passes to a public session, a photo of them on the Olympia, admission to a “Getting to Know You” party, a USFS magazine and their parents will be invited to educational programs.

The Club is in need of a chair for fundraising.  Sue will contact those who have indicated an interest in helping with fundraising.  Silvia brought samples of Mary Kay products that can be bought as part of a fundraiser.  Heather Cywinski will be in charge of the Log Cabin Candy fundraiser.  The Board discussed giving the top Log Cabin seller a passcard.

Carnival Committee Report:  Suzana provided the Board with some information about having a dance at the Richlin Ballroom on February 9, 2007.  She is going to get some additional information for the Board.  The Board is also in need of a Chair for the Carnival Committee.  Susan will contact those who have listed the Spring Show as an interest on their membership application.

Youth Committee Report: No report, as Molly Gallagher was not present.

Adult Skaters Committee Report:  Heather Cywinski, Lee Jones, Mika Smith and Debbie Shapiro will be competing in November.  Linda commented that the website for sample adult moves in the field is wonderful.

Test Committee Report:   For the November 7, 2006 session, Linda reported that she has one judge and two judges have said maybe.  Linda noted that the Club will have to spend more to reimburse judges for the cost of gas.  Linda had one application for the November 7, 2006 session.  Lee suggested having a test before the Adult National deadline (January 15, 2007) and Linda noted that she could not work on such a session.

Publicity Committee Report:  The Board has not appointed anyone as chair of the Publicity Committee.  There was a suggestion to approach Mika Smith about helping with publicity.

Unfinished Business:  The Spring Show will be a judge’s critique.  Lee will work on designing a “Skater’s Wall” showing those who have achieved high levels and also those who will be going to upcoming competitions.  Linda noted that there is a large area along Rink A and left of the cashiers’ booth that could be used as the “Skater’s Wall”.  Lee will present ideas for sponsoring high level skaters at the next Board meeting.

The Board will invite Heather Piepenburg to address the Board just prior to the next meeting. (6:20 p.m.)

The Board discussed buying the gold pins for those who pass Senior moves. 

There has been no progress on the Bylaws.

New Business: None

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 p.m.