ONONDAGA SKI CLUB

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 4, 2008

PRESENT: Tom Button, Jan Carr, Mary Clay, Jack Lancette, Marian LaPierre, Leo Naylor, Marvin Patnode

ABSENT: John Whelan

EXCUSED: Mark Bidwell, Dick Butler, Christa & Scott Foster, Lloyd Howse, Kay Kotwas, Neville Sachs, Scott Severance, Allan Smith, John Sonne

GUESTS: Ken Robbins

President Tom Button called meeting to order at 7:10pm.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes of the February Board meeting accepted as submitted electronically.

TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurer John Sonne’s report submitted by Marv as John was excused due to Banff trip. Lodge expenses are up, per Marv, and he will look into it. Income is down due to loss of some Boomer advertising accounts.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MEMBERSHIP: Total active membership as of March 2008 is 526, up from 496 on February 4. This includes 26 junior members and 57 out-of-state members. (14 Jr. & 39 new member since 1/1/08)

NOMINATIONS: Petitions for additional nominations for April election are in the March Boomer. Any write-ins must be received 15 days before the April 8 elections.

COMMUNICATIONS: April Boomer deadline is March 15.

LODGE: Ken reported March 14-16 reservations for ski weekend at Lodge just about full. Weekend of April 26-27 is work weekend for cleaning, some insulating. Ken also suggested Lodge web-site be updated. Doug Z. e-mailed he will update Board on Lodge insurance review and issues when he has something to report. Dave Figura of the Post Standard contacted Jack regarding club activities for publication.

TRIPS: Leo reported club’s Banff trip now in progress. Tremblant March 28-31 is ready to go with 16 skiers. He has secured two vehicles; a mini bus for participants and a van for equipment.

CUP RACE: Marv reported the Onondaga Cup Race was a great success (a profit of $54) on a perfect ski day. There were 96 participants; Syracuse University had 5 teams, Cornell 2, Ski Hawks 2, OSC 3, and the First Place Cup went to the Labrador Rats team.

XC SKIING: There will be XC at Highland Forest March 15. Details are listed on the OSC website calendar and e-mailed to members on a regular basis.

BIKING: Jan has the 2008 schedule in the March Boomer. Biking starts April 16 and John Sonne will do a bike clinic again this season.

SOCIAL: Mary Clay reported a successful February Happy Hour at Rachel’s in the University Sheraton with approximately 25-30 in attendance, including several new members. A Prime Rib Buffet is scheduled for March 6 at Highland Forest and March Happy Hour is March 26 at Colorado Mining Company, 5:30pm. Marv reported the Tubing Party had over 50 participants and Mr. Goodfellow was pleased to have the club’s support.

OLD BUSINESS: ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Jack has received two requests, perhaps more. Marv is making up 100.

NEW BUSINESS: Ken suggested that we update contact info on New Jersey Ski Council website. Also, stickers are needed on membership cards when asking for Sugarbush tickets. Mary Clay recommended that we find someone to do publicity as we have had none lately. No action was taken. She also questioned whether club has a liability concern if non-members who participate in our activities are injured. She mentioned that we are trying to be open to new people and may need to resolve this issue. Jack mentioned that the Cycling Club has waivers non-members must sign if they ride with that club.

There being no further business, Marv moved and Jan seconded and meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marian LaPierre

Corres. Secretary