SKAL INTERNATIONAL PALM BEACHES
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Cypress Creek Marriott Hotel, Fort Lauderdale

The meeting was called to order at 5:10pm by Pres. Dick Stafford

Present: Dick Stafford, Paul Alterman, Paul Cook, Lee Smolinski, Carlos Banks, Stefan Richter and Wayne Lampert

Absent: Cindy Christen, Sandy Saposnick

Secretary’s Report. The minutes for October’s meeting were reviewed and approved by the board.

Treasurers Report. A review of the budget, current financial status with a balance of $2,678.21 as of 11/15/05. Reinstatements for Armand Arel, Jim St John and Gail Freedman. The report was approved and accepted by the board.

Dues Proposal. A new dues proposal was submitted by Lee Smolinski as follows:

Active Members have the option of paying $400 for 10 meetings including the Holiday Party. (Plus the dues).

Option to pay $150. for 3 meetings (not including the Holiday Party) and then pay $50. for each meeting actually attended. (Plus the dues).

All guests $50. Life Members $50. per dinner attended (plus the dues).

Visiting Skal members $50. per meeting attended.

Reimbursement to the member of $50 paid for a guest when the guest becomes a member of the club.

The proposal was approved and accepted by the board.

Credit Cards. Immediate acceptance of payment by credit cards for dues and other receipts made to the club.

Siusa Report. Lee Smolinski read the Siusa report which was approved and accepted by the board.

Committee Reports. Wayne Lampert advised the following dates & venues for future meetings.

December Holiday Party on December 13, 2005 at the Radisson Bridge Resort, Boca Raton

(RSVP’s required 7 days prior to the party)

Jan 17, Deer Creek Country Club, Deerfield Beach

Feb Palm Beach

Mar Fort Lauderdale

April Boca Raton

Silent Auction. Ron Stevens will be heading up the silent auction donations and emails will be going out to all those with the ability to donate an auction item.

All members are urged to participate.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:30PM.

Paul Cook