Onondaga Ski Club
Board Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2007
President Tom Button called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm.
Present: Doug Ahlsen, Terry Avery, Dick Butler, Tom Button, Jan Carr, Mary Clay, Christa Foster, Scott Foster, Jack Lancette
Excused: Mark Bidwell, Kay Kotwas, Leo Naylor, Jane McCarthy, John Sonne, John Tuttle, Karen Whedon
Absent: Marvin Patnode, John Whelan
Guests: Allan Smith
Secretary’s Report: Since there were no changes to the minutes as they were submitted via e-mail, Tom asked for a motion to approve them. Scott made the motion and Jan seconded it.
Treasurer’s Report: There was a question about a credit of $8.57 under General Operating Expenses that was received when canceling the club phone. The treasurer’s report was received and filed as submitted via e-mail by John Sonne.
Committee Reports
· Membership: Jack reported that as of today we have 462 active members. 84 mailing labels were printed of which 59 are mailed to members and 25 to commercial establishments. 158 did not yet renew. Jack mentioned that Marv plans to call members who haven’t renewed to find out why they didn’t.
· Communications: The Boomer deadline is February 15.
· Lodge: Al reported that lift ticket sales are going well. Dick was informed that the smoke alarm had gone off recently, possibly originating in the living room. No other information about the incident is available since the lodge chairs were not contacted by the alarm company as they should have been. This needs to be questioned by the two co-chairs. Dick reported that the Hancock Hotel is closed until the middle of March.
· Trips: The Garnet Hill XC weekend was a success. The group was moved to The Birches since the Big Shanty is now privately owned. There was some snow; on Friday 20% of the trails were open, Saturday more after a snowfall.
Christa reported that Stowe trip preparations are going well with 40 signed up for the weekend of February 23-26.
Terry said he’s planning to go to Elk Mountain in Pennsylvania and will promote the trip at the general meeting for a February 20th date. The cost for age 70+ skiers is only $10 on Tuesdays.
· XC Skiing: Mary reported that the weekend XC ski outings are well attended. Eight people met to ski at Osceola, Heiberg Forest had 17 attending, and Highland Forest at least 15. Terry will lead a group to Bear Swamp on Feb. 10. The February schedule has been e-mailed to members and there are outings planned throughout March and into beginning of April.
· Social: Night on the Town will be February 9 at Colorado Mining Company. Happy hour is scheduled for February 20 at the Craftsman Inn and March 20 at Twin Trees II.
Janice offered to organize a clambake this spring instead of the Spring Fling, possibly at the Spinning Wheel. A minimum of 50 is required; approx. cost $36 per person.
· Racing: NASTAR is going well; there will be two races this coming Sunday since last Sunday’s race was cancelled. The OSC Cup race is February 25 and all members are encouraged to attend and assist.
Old Business: No news on the business cards since Dianne Emmick is out of town. Jan reported that Jack’s worked hard to get her e-mail up and running but they haven’t been successful yet. He will continue sending out messages for now and sends it under the name of the ski club so people know it’s not spam.
New Business: Tom brought up that the Tully Lakes Ski Shop was destroyed in a fire this morning. The proprietor has been supportive of the club and its members and Tom thinks we should communicate to her how sorry we are about her tragedy.
Tom also suggested that we all make an effort to show our support to ski areas in the tough time they’ve had, i.e., we could have a party at Toggenburg’s Foggy Goggle, possibly March 10. Dick suggested a ski day at Toggenburg each week where all 70+ skiers can ski for free.
Dick asked if the board meeting agenda could be mailed to members a few days before the meeting so that they can prepare in advance. Tom will take it into consideration.
There being no further business to discuss, Tom asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mary made the motion, Jack seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Foster
Recording Secretary