Lake Region Skating Club
Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2010
Members Present: Sarah Yager, Kathy Klemetsrud, Susan Estenson, Mark Estenson, Kris Thompson, Sara Thompson, Wendy Palmer
Guests: Joyce Nelson, Robyn Jerome
Kathy called the meeting to order.
Coaches Report: Joyce and Robyn discussed the upcoming season with the Board.
Treasurers Report: Wendy gave treasurer’s report.
Secretary’s Report: Sarah presented minutes from the the August 3rd and August 14th meetings. Wendy made a motion to approve the August 3rd minutes; seconded by Sara T. Motion carried. Wendy made a motion to approve the August 14th minutes; seconded by Sara T. Motion carried.
New Business:
The board currently has two open positions. Jason Kraft would like to fill one of the open positions on the board. Sara T. made a motion to offer one of the open positions to Jason Kraft; seconded by Wendy. Motion carried. A Board member will contact Jason.
Wendy has agreed to take over Alisha Ehnert’s duties as the Lake Region Skating Club Treasurer. Sara T. made a motion to appoint Wendy as the LRSC Treasurer; seconded by Mark. Motion carried.
Susan Estenson agreed to take over Wendy’s position as the Lake Region Skating Club Vice President. Sara T. made a motion to appoint Susan as the LRSC Vice- President; seconded by Sarah Y. Motion carried.
Registration was discussed. Registration went very well, most families paid for the season up front. LRSC also has families returning that had previously left the club. LRSC will also hold registration at the first two sessions of Family Skate (October 10th & 13th).
Mark discussed the possibility of the cash raffle for fundraising this year. Sarah Y. made a motion to approve a cash raffle fund raiser; seconded by Sara T. Motion carried.
The board discussed our current financial situation. Wendy agreed to possibly put together a budget for the club.
Homecoming was discussed. The board agreed that due to limited participation the club will not have a float in the parade this year.
A Halloween party was discussed. Halloween falls on a Sunday this year. We will have treats and a costume contest for skaters.
Ice will be available prior to the first family skate session (possibly October 3rd). Joyce would like competitors and Synchro skaters to start skating during that week There will also be a competitors meeting that week (possibly October 6th).
A general membership meeting will be held on the first night of Family Skate – October 10th.
The Christmas show planning meeting will be held November 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
The Ice Show planning meeting will be held October 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
The coaches would like new club members to come to the arena on October 6th at 6:00 pm for Basic Skills group placement.
Old Business:
The Coaches would like to reiterate that there will be NO SHOES allowed on the ice this year.
The coaches discussed ice monitors. Kathy will put something together for the ice monitors to wear.
“Bring a Buddy” was discussed. This event will be held on October 17, 2010. The Board will need to put together a liability form for visitors to sign.
Treats/snacks at Family Skate was discussed. Mark will be in charge of the family skate snack booth. We will have some of the skaters help with taking money and serving. Sara. T. will approach families to find volunteers to bring snacks/treats (4 dozen each week).
The sound system was discussed.
Dates and times for power and dance were discussed. A Board member will contact the Blue Line club to see of they would like to do a power class with the club. The cost would be $50 per skater (hockey skates required).
Next Meeting: TBA
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted;
/s/
Sarah Yager, Secretary