SKAL INTERNATIONAL FORT lAUDERDALE & PALM BEACHES
Minutes of Meeting
September 19, 2006
Pete's Restaurant, Boca Raton

The September 19, 2006 meeting of the Palm Beach SKAL Board of Directors was called to order at 5:15PM.

Board Members Present: Richard Stafford, Paul Cook, Wayne Lampert, Sandy Saposnik, Carlos Banks, and Paul Alterman.

ABSENT: Lee Smolinski

Secretaries Report: Accepted as read with motion to accept the new SIUSA Statutes.

Treasurers Report:In the absence of Lee Smolinski, Carlos Banks was temporarily appointed treasurer until a replacement can be found. We are still attempting to get a credit card system in order to streamline the dues payment system. Review of the financial status was read and approved by the board.

SIUSA Representatives Report: In Lee's absence the following items were discussed. We have completed the final steps in the name change and have a new banner and name tags which will distributed to attending members tonight.

Committee Reports:

Future Location and Programs: Upcoming venues are:
October, 2006 - we will be at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale
November, 2006 - we will be at Columbia Restaurant, City Place, West Palm Beach
December, 2006 - to be advised
January, 2007 - to be advised

Membership: As of Sept 19 the club has 47 members. Hosting a Cocktail Reception for new members was discussed and it is expected to be held prior to the January meeting

Media: We need a volunteer to handle Media, PR & Communications. Auctions: Auctions Auction items are needed for the upcoming Holiday Dance and we will ask members to donate any items that can generate revenue for the club.

Other Business: A suggestion to add two members to the board as alternates so they may become experienced and move into future active roles. Names mentioned were Heidi Bruni, Bill Decker and Peter Berlin.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:28PM.

Paul Cook