CAPITAL CURLING CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 3, 2004

Members Present:  Rita Becker, Mike Borr, Wally Owen, Mike Ell, Mary Gervais, Dave Clemmons, Tim Brosz, Tom Pomonis, Roxanne Howes, Roger M. Peet

A motion was made by Rita Becker and seconded by Mary Gervais, to accept the minutes from the February 4, 2004 meeting, with changes.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Old Business:  No old business

Financial Report:  Wally indicated there are two sponsor fees that have not been paid.  We have $33,000.00 in checking and savings.

League/Membership Committee Report:  No report

Newsletter/Publicity Committee Report:  No report

Ice/Building Committee Report:  No report

Special Events Report:  The annual meeting is set March 20, 2004 at the AMVETS.  Tom Pomonis gave an update on Jr. Nationals.  The Ramkota will be the host hotel.  The Bismarck Tribune will publish the program.  CCC to obtain corporate sponsors and the tribune may sell ads for the program. 

Other Business:  Rita Becker made a motion, seconded by Tim Brosz to open the floor for nomination of board members.  Larry Brekke, Greg Hiemenz, Cathy Janikowski and Mike Borr were nominated.  Mike Ell made a motion, seconded by Tom Pomonis, that nominations cease.  This passed unanimously. 

The State High School Tournament was discussed briefly.  It will be held March 12-14, 2004.  Steve Stelton will be in charge of ice and Mike Borr will be the head official.

Discussion was held about sponsoring a member for a state curling event.  CCC has never sponsored anyone for a state event in the past.  Rita Becker made a motion that we not sponsor anyone for a state event, at this time.  This was seconded by Roger M. Peet.  The motion passed unanimously.  Wally Owen abstained. 

A motion was made by Tom Pomonis and seconded by Roxanne Howes to spend $300 on USCA pins, to be sold at the annual meeting.  This passed unanimously. 

Roger M. Peet presented a proposal for the club to subsidize the purchase of youth curling jackets.  The board wanted a full written proposal.  This matter was tabled, pending a written proposal. 

Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be scheduled via email.