Onondaga Ski Club

Board Meeting Minutes

April 3, 2007

 

 

President Tom Button called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm.

 

Present: Doug Ahlsen, Terry Avery, Mark Bidwell, Dick Butler, Tom Button, Jan Carr, Mary Clay, Christa Foster, Scott Foster, Kay Kotwas, Jack Lancette, Scott Severance, John Sonne, John Tuttle, John Whelan

 

Absent: Karen Whedon

 

Excused: Jane McCarthy, Leo Naylor, Marvin Patnode

 

Guests: Bill Beaudin, Ken Robbins

 

Secretary’s Report: The report was submitted to board members via e-mail. Missing information regarding the 3rd place winners in the NASTAR race was provided. Motion was made by Scott F. to approve the minutes as corrected and seconded by John W.

 

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was received and filed as submitted by John Sonne. John Tuttle inquired if there is an investment policy for the monies invested with Vanguard, such as a percentage for equities and for bonds and periodic comparisons with market benchmarks. Tom B. informed him that we did not have such a policy. John T. offered to investigate the performance of our investments against other benchmarks and report to the Board.

 

Committee Reports

·  Membership: Per Jack, 7 former members renewed, probably in response to the phone calls to former members. Currently, we have 487 members.

 

·  Communications: Boomer deadline is April 15.

 

·  Biking: Per Jan, the biking season is ready to roll. Kotwases will organize the first ride. John S. is organizing a bike tune-up in his garage on April 22, 2-4 pm. Doug A. contacted two bike shops, the Bikery and Wayne’s. They’d be happy to give a clinic if there is any interest. Wayne’s has been referring interested bikers to OSC.

 

·  Lodge: At the April 11 committee planning meeting the work to be done at the April 27-29 work weekend will be outlined. One of the jobs to tackle is updating the women’s bathroom. Marv’s proposal for his planned family week at the lodge in August will also be discussed. Possible tax liabilities for this kind of rental must be investigated.

 

·  Trips: The western trip is happening now with Arley and some others in Colorado. Other members were participated earlier. Cape Cod: May 25-27 (Joe and Maryann Janson are coordinating). Make own reservations, information is in the Boomer. Covewood: Sept 7-8-9. John Whelan will coordinate.

 

·  XC Skiing: John W. lead a group of 10 to Osceola last Saturday, skiing was still good and fast, warm temperatures. Jack will lead a group this Saturday at Osceola.

 

·  Hiking: John W. will lead a hike at Green Lakes on April 14 and plans spring hikes in Ithaca, Happy Valley, Filmore Glen, Whetstone Gulf, etc. Possibly a kayak/canoe outing at Tioughnioga River. Terry mentioned the August 5-9 kayak outing at Rollins Pond. A mini camping event is also planned June 22-23-24 at Lake Eaton, one tent site is still available.

 

·  Adopt a Highway: April 28, meet at the Burger King in Tully at 9:30 am.

 

·  Nominating Committee: Kay reported for Charlotte Buskey that a slate of candidates is set for next week’s election. Volunteers are needed to assist with the election process.

 

·  Social: Happy Hour at Scotch & Sirloin April 19; Night on the Town at Western Ranch April 20. Mary asked for suggestions of other restaurants for Happy Hour and Smorol’s, Syracuse Suds, P.J. Dorsey’s , and Dry Dock were recommended. The clambake will be May 19, 2-6 pm, at Spinning Wheel on Thompson Road.

 

Old Business: There was a benefit at Song Mountain for Tully Lakes Ski Shop. Turn-out was lower than expected but a check of $1,500 was handed to Hilarie.

 

New Business: The topic of absentee ballots was brought up and discussed. At this point there is no provision in the OSC by-laws for absentee ballots. The by-laws state that everyone voting must be present. John S. made a motion that Tom appoint a committee to investigate amending the by-laws to allow absentee ballots and report their findings at the October 2007 board meeting.

 

Tom thanked 1st vice president Terry Avery, corresponding secretary Jane McCarthy, and outgoing board members Doug Ahlsen, Mary Clay, Marvin Patnode, John Tuttle, and Karen Whedon for their work and dedication during the time they served.

 

There being no further business to discuss, Scott F. made a motion to adjourn, Mark seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Christa Foster

Recording Secretary