Meeting called to order.

Board Members Present:  Kathy Klemetsrud, Mark Estenson, Jason Kraft, Wendy Palmer, Sarah Thompson, Kris Thompson, Susan Estenson.  Not present: Sarah Yager.

Others Present:  Joyce Nelson, Mallory Olson, Robyn Jerome.

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Deferred to next meeting as secretary not present.

Coaches' Report:

Competitor's meeting scheduled for 11-17-2010 at 5 pm at the rink.  Wendy to print competition forms for the meeting. Coaches to provide worksheet with skater information to assist with completing competition forms. 

Robyn indicates she would like Basic Skills Testing to be scheduled 12-5-2010 and 12-8-2010.  These dates to be posted on the bulletin board. 

Coaches to post groups for upcoming Holiday Show/Exhibition soon. 

Joyce Nelson presented skating club ice schedule through January 2nd.  This was reviewed and the schedule was approved by all board members present.

Treasurer's Report:

Wendy provided current financial status.  Youth Activities grant provided $2500 to the club.  Wendy/Kathy to complete grant application for the DLAF for the music system due by the end of November.  Wendy paid portion of ice bill with grant money.  Recent wreath/pie fundraising netted approximately $3000.  Wendy informed club that coaches will be paid monthly for the remaining 5 months of the skating season per their individual contracts.

Discussion held regarding acquisition of laptop computer for club.  Motion made by Mark Estenson to approve purchase of computer, seconded by Jason Kraft.  All board members present did approve the purchase of the computer. 

Kathy discussed Ice Contract from the DL Park Board.  Questions and possible changes regarding ice scheduling were discussed and will need to be addressed with the Park Board.  Approval of the contract was tabled for now, pending further clarification from the Park Board regarding scheduling questions.

Other Expenses Discussed:  USFSA badges needed for upcoming basic skills testing.  Susan presented request for board to purchase additional badges needed, seconded by Sarah T, and approved by all board members present.

Discussed purchase of Christmas lights for the purchase of set decoration for ice show performances.  Purchase of Christmas lights approved by all board members present. 

Old Business:

Open board position:  Still not filled.  To post notice at rink.

Update on Ice Show Planning:  Next ice show planning meeting to be done during next board meeting on 12-14-2010 at 6:30 pm @ Felix's.  Coaches to determine Ice Show groups/music by that time. 

Holiday Show Planning:  Robyn suggested Jerome Wholesale can provide a holiday banner for club to use at holiday show.  Susan to order candles at coach's request.  Robyn to check with Pete or Alexis Pederson to see if they would be willing to offer photos for skaters prior to the show. 

Bake Sale during Holiday Show planned, coordinators for the bake sale needed.  Advertising for Holiday Show:  Check with Sarah Yager to see if she would coordinate this.  Discussed admission fee for Holiday Show.  Free will offering versus small admission fee discussed.  Free will offering approved by all board members present.   To sell cash raffle tickets during show.

Cash Raffle:  DLHS Voc tech making raffle tickets.  Mark and Susan Estenson coordinating.  Once ticket draft available, will present to board for approval.

Magnets:  Discussed purchase of magnets for skaters for school lockers.  Susan will check with DLHS Voc tech to see if they can make these in addition to the raffle tickets.

New Business:
Kathy reports she has contacted Chase Fishpaw regarding possible dance practice dates, possible ice show guest performances and dance partner for test session.  Chase did indicate he was interested and provided possible dates.  Kathy to contact Chase for further discussion on fee and expenses and report back to board for consideration and approval.   

Meeting adjourned.  Next meeting date 12-14-2010 at 6:30 pm @ Felix's. 

Minute submitted by Susan Estenson