SKAL INTERNATIONAL PALM BEACHES
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS MEETING
TUESDAY JAN 18, 2004
Marriott City Place

MINUTES

In attendance: Cindy Christen, Dick Stafford, Paul Cook, Paul Alterman Sandy Saposnick, Ron Stevens, Bill Pullen, Mike Gulotty Carlos Banks

Not Attending: Lee Smolinski, Gary Cole, Denis Herron

The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm.

The reading of the minutes of the last meeting were accepted, motion made by Ron Stevens and seconded by Dick Stafford.

Treasurers Report: Cash on Hand $6,719.53

It was agreed that Mike Gulotty will conduct the annual audit in accordance with the SKAL Bylaws.

Unanimously agreed to donate $500.00 on behalf of the club to the tsunami relief charity.

Extensive discussion regarding the outstanding dues owed the club and agreed that we will remove from the roster all members in arrears by January 31st. Motion made by Bill Pullen and seconded by Sandy Saposnick.

Resignations from the club were made by Gail Freedman and Denis Herron.

Programs: February meeting to be held at Benvenuto’s restaurant in Boynton Beach. In addition to the regular March meeting we have a tentative luncheon invitation by Sandy Saposnick aboard the MSC Lirica on March 31st in Port Everglades to include potential members from the Broward County area.

Membership: Carlos Banks will attempt to recruit more members from the southern part of Palm Beach County and Broward. Stephen Barofsky requested transfer from Miami to Palm Beach SKAL has been approved by Palm Beach and Miami and is awaiting approval from Spain.

Media/PR: Payment for the new web designer and web maintenance was submitted ($500), motion to approve by Paul Alterman and seconded by Ron Stevens.

New Business: Encourage membership to submit a profile and link on our website to gain more networking capability. Bill Pullen suggested mixed seating at meetings to enable more interaction between members. It was also suggested that the club feature a member of the month on the website including a photo of the member.

A motion to adjourn made by Paul Alterman and seconded by Paul Cook

Respectfully submitted,