SKAL INTERNATIONAL PALM BEACHES
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS MEETING
TUESDAY OCT 19, 2004
PALM BEACH AIRPORT HILTON

MINUTES

In attendance: Cindy Christen, Dick Stafford, Paul Cook, Lee Smolinski, Bill Pullen, Denis Herron, Sandy Saposnick, Mike Gulotty, Ron Stevens

Not Attending: Paul Alterman, Gary Cole

Reading of the minutes waived and accepted as written. Motion to accept by Ron Stevens, Seconded by Bill Pullen.

In Paul Alterman’s absence Treasurers Report was read by Ron Stevens. Cash on hand…as of August 31, 2004 ……$7,363.74.

A summary of the SIUSA Congress was read by Bill Pullen and a unanimous well done from the officers and board.

Paul Cook brought up the issue of dinner payments being paid in advance by those having hardship problems ie; unemployment problems and also companies that are not covering costs for SKAL. It was agreed that on an ad-hoc basis situations would be considered by the board and those having financial difficulties could “pay as they go” on each of the individual meetings however if not attending the cost will still be paid.

It as also suggested by Lee Smolinski that we adapt the Miami SKAL plan and revamp our yearly expenditures as follows: Bill for 8 dinners @ $320.00, 2 dinners (Installment dinner & Holiday party to be paid at the venues) Therefore the first billing for Jan 2005 would be 3 dinners & yearly dues $218.00 with the May balance being $200. Motion was made by Lee Smolinski and seconded by Bill Pullen. Unanimously approved by those all attending.

Bill Pullen addressed the charities issue and it is not known at this time whether the Red Cross donation has actually been paid. This will be checked with Paul Alterman.

SIUSA Representative, Lee Smolinski has selected a nominating committee for the 2005 slate to include: Lee Smolinski, Ron Stevens, Dick Stafford & Sandy Saposnick.

The club name change was discussed and all agreed that we should look into the inclusion of Fort Lauderdale as part of the Palm Beach SKAL club. According to the bylaws this has to be brought to the membership and approved by a two thirds majority of those in attendance at the appropriate meeting. A special letter will be forthcoming to all members advising them of this issue and urging their support to further stimulate interest and new membership from the Broward county area. This was approved unanimously by the Officers & Board.

Dick Stafford, Vice President, discussed future venues to include:
November 16: Palm Beach Oceanfront Hilton in South Palm Beach
December 21: Holiday Party at the Radisson Bridge in Boca Raton
January 18: Marriott Hotel at City Place

The appointment of a membership chairman was tabled and approval of Carlos Banks as chairman. Carlos is a new member, transferred from the Miami Club and will be a valuable asset to our club utilizing his years of experience as a SKAL member. WELCOME ABOARD Carlos.

National Website (NAASC) issue of access brought up by club administrator, Paul Cook and a tutorial was given to each member as to how to access and how to retrieve lost or unknown passwords. This is vital as each member is responsible for updating their profiles so the directory is always up to date.

The responsibility of our local website which has not been maintained is now being evaluated by Susan Smith and she will determine what it will take to get it up and running.

The meeting adjourned at 6:30PM.

Respectfully submitted,