SKAL INTERNATIONAL PALM BEACHES
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Cypress Creek Marriott Hotel, Fort Lauderdale

Present: Dick Stafford, Paul Alterman, Stefan Richter, Cindy Christen, Sandy Saposnick

Absent: Paul Cook, Wayne Lampert, Lee Smolinski, Carlos Banks

Secretary’s Report: The Minutes for the September Board Meeting were reviewed and approved by those present.

Treasurer’s Report: Paul Alterman reviewed the clubs financial status as of the end of September. Our bank balance as of October 15th is $3,179.21 with $900.00 in accounts receivable dues remaining outstanding. The club sent a check for $805.00 representing the members direct contributions to the Katrina Relief Fund. The December Dinner Dance is one of the 2 functions that was not included in the dues and the members will pay for themselves and their guests at the December function. The dues structure for next year was discussed. There will be an increase in dues due to SKAL International increasing their portion to compensate for the difference between the US Dollar and the Euro. Dues will be SIUSA $40.00, NAASC $10.00, SKAL $41.00 and our dues of $18.00 for a total of $109.00 for regular members. Life member dues will be $98.00 for next year. We will continue the same billing format next year which allows each member to pay in full in January or to split the payment into 3 payments as billed.

SIUSA Report: Lee Smolinski along with Carlos Banks and Bill Pullen are at the SKAL Congress in Croatia. Lee, as our SIUSA Representative, has held several meetings with the officers of SIUSA and SKAL International regarding our clubs requested name change. He has received preliminary approval to incorporate "Ft. Lauderdale" into the clubs name. We hope that the change can be officially completed shortly after the holidays.

Committee Reports:
Future Programs & Locations: The venues for the remainder of the year are: November 15th - Heart of Palm Hotel, Palm Beach, December 13th - Bridge Resort, Boca Raton for the annual Dinner Dance. The board approved a budget of $650.00 for entertainment for the Dinner Dance which will also feature our member's contributions to Toy's for Tot's and our annual Silent Auction. Our first meeting in 2006 will be on January 17th at the Deer Creek Country Club in Deerfield Beach.

Membership: The board reviewed the list of potential members from ASME obtained by Stefan and the Ft. Lauderdale list of interested people from Francis Purvey. All interested people are being called by members of the board. We have four potential new members attending the dinner tonight.

Media, PR & Marketing Communications: No report

Auctions: Auction items are need for the Christmas Party Silent Auction. Ron Stevens and Larry Magor will be asked to head up this program and each member should contribute an item.

Welfare: The passing of Paul Bell was discussed along with the invitation to the Celebration of his Life on October 15th that has been sent to all members.

Monthly Newsletter: Please send any newsworthy items to the board for posting on the club’s website

New Business: no new business.

Old Business: The November Cruise was discussed. Some of the cabin types are already sold out and members that want to go should make their arrangements as soon as possible.

Meeting adjourned at 6:15PM