Onondaga Ski Club

Board Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2007

President Tom Button called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

Present: Mark Bidwell, Tom Button, Mary Clay, Christa Foster, Scott Foster, Lloyd Howse, Kay Kotwas, Jack Lancette, Marian LaPierre, Leo Naylor, Marvin Patnode, Neville Sachs

Excused: Dick Butler, Jan Carr, Allan Smith, John Whelan

Absent: Scott Severance

Guests: Debbie Kimberly, Ken Robbins, Douglas Zamelis

Secretary’s Report: Scott motioned to have the June board minutes approved without changes, Kay seconded, motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was distributed electronically. It was received and filed; there were no questions about any of the line items.

Committee Reports

-- Membership: Jack reported that the current membership is 504, 20 of which have already paid their 2008 dues.

-- Communications: Next Boomer deadline is August 15

-- Lodge: Ken Robbins reported that he received the contract for the fuel budget plan. The rate for oil is the same at $2.79. An additional item included in the new budget is $200 for propane which brings the total cost to $550/month (paid over 10 months).

The women’s dorm bathroom is coming along but isn’t quite finished yet. Showers are in, plumbing’s finished.

Ken received an estimate of $1,200 for having part of the roof painted. He plans to obtain additional estimates.

-- Trips: The Covewood trip in September is full. The Banff trip in March is full with a waiting list started. Mt. Tremblant is in the planning stages; dates: March 28-31.

-- Adopt a Highway: Next clean-up is September 29.

-- Book Discussion: Was well attended on June 27. November 8 is the next date but no decision yet on the book title.

-- Biking: The schedule can be viewed online and in Boomer.

-- Golf: Going well. Captain ‘n Crew July 15 (this weekend). Contact Norm.

-- Tennis: Meets every Monday at Skytop; mostly two courts.

-- Social: Happy Hour Thursday, July 26, Waterfront in Brewerton. Next one at Borio’s, August 21. Night on the Town July 13, at Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles. Symphony concert at Beard Park in Fayetteville July 14.

Old Business: No old business to report. No decision has been made on absentee ballots. Tom will contact Gerry Krayenhof to pursue this issue further.

New Business: Tom asked that a motion be entertained to appoint Doug Zamelis, who was a candidate for the board at the April 2007 election, to fill an open board position. John made the motion, Mark seconded. Doug’s appointment was approved by the board.

Jack Lancette made a motion that the September Boomer gets mailed to all members to remind them that 2008 membership is due. Scott seconded the motion; it was approved. There was discussion about placing additional copies of Boomers or an information sheet in ski shops, bike shops, etc. Tom will contact Dianne Emmick for her assistance to develop such an information sheet.

There being no further business to discuss, Scott made a motion to adjourn, Mark seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Christa Foster

Recording Secretary