CAPITAL CURLING CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

August 27, 2001

Members in attendance: Roger Smith, Wally Owen, Jon Mielke, Mike Borr, Mary Gervais, Tom Marple, Tom Pomonis, Jim Streifel, DeWitt Mack, Tim Brosz

President Roger Smith called the meeting to order.

Minutes for the last meeting were not available. 

• FINANCIAL REPORT:  Wally reported preliminary income figures for the summerspiel and the BAGA Brat sales.  The summerspiel should yield $2219.00.  the Brat sales at BAGA art fair  were down due to the weather.  The club will have made about $800.00.  A case of sausage was given to the Salvation Army and a case to the Ruth Meiers House.  There are two cases left. 

• A final 2000-2001 financial report was turned in.  Tim moved to accept the report.  The motion was seconded and passed.

• A new budget proposal was presented by Wally.  The club will be short $3550.00 if income remains the same as last year.  There is a 10% increase in the building use fees from the park board.  The increase is mainly due to higher natural gas prices. 

• A discussion of how to increase revenue includes increasing member fees,  sponsor fees, more sign advertisement, increasing the number of leagues.  Increasing member fees was not a prefered option.

• A committee including Wally, Roger, Mike and Tom P., was formed to make recommendations for increasing revenue.

NEW BUSINESS

• Jon moved to accept a resolution to authorize Wally and Roger to write checks and perform banking functions authorized by the Resolution of Lodge, Associations or other Similar Organizations sighed by the parties concerned.  The motion was seconded and passed.  It was noted that the club bank account was moved to Kirkwood Bank.

• It was noted that USCA fees are going up about $600.00.

• Web Page:  Jim reported that the club web site was up and running.  More will be added as it is available.  We need to let club members know that the web site is available.  It was suggested that it took too long to open the site.  That should change when the BTI account is set up.  Jim and Roger will set that up.

• Roger moved to give Scott Fisher a free beginners membership for his work setting up the web site.  The motion was seconded and passed.

• Capital Improvements:  A new logo will be on the door.  Stair lights were installed, and it will be painted.  The clubroom needs painting.  The arena will buy paint.  Door locks will be replaced with keys available to members.  It was suggested that league captains and board members have keys.  A removable bar counter will be added.  Russ Heier will do the sponsor board.  Dave Jensen will build the display case.

• No Smoking Policy:  The club must abide by the park board regulations not to allow smoking in the building.

• World Championships Report:  A flow chart of activities was prepared.  The spectator lounge may be moved to the Radisson due to a bid they made that better fits the budget.

• USCA will have their board of directors meeting during the last half of the event.

• Junior Program:  Someone must be found to take charge.

• League Offerings:  A late Tuesday league can be added.  We’re to look at the schedule and get comments back to Roger.  Wally made a request for ice time for Century High School and BHS.  CHS-Dec.3-7 and 9.  BHS- Jan.3,4,8,28,31 during the day.  Mary suggested that new instruction videos be provided to the schools.  Jon would like to get instructors organized for these type services.  The club will provide free training.

• Insurance:  Wally notified the board that a USCA insurance plan is available at $4.00 per member.  No action was taken.  The club has a policy.

Tim moved to adjourn.  Seconded and passed.  Next meeting will be Sept. 17, 2001.