Minutes of last meeting: Minutes of the January 5, 2005 board meeting were not yet available.  They will be distributed at the next meeting.

Financial Report: As of January 26, 2005,  net income is $2,943 for this fiscal year.  Mike Borr noted that expenses for food and beverage are running higher than expected.

House and Ice:  The clubspiel and greenspiel will be run concurrently on February 25-26, and February 27 if needed.  Cost of the clubspiel will be $80 per team, which covers beverages, one meal, and payouts.  Cost of the greenspiel will be $20 for beverages and one meal, with no payout.

Dave Jensen is organizing a bantam spiel to be held February 11-12.  Information will be posted in the clubroom. 

About 12 people attended the clinic for beginners and intermediate curlers on January 8. Thanks to Jon Mielke and Roger Smith for running the clinic.

Junior Nationals Update: Preparations are nearly complete.  Roger Smith is still looking for officials, especially for daytime draws.  The program has been printed, and will be included as an insert to the Bismarck Tribune on January 27.

Ice Policy: We need to know if Steve (Steamer) Stelton is going to continue as the club’s head icemaker next year.  There is some confusion over who has authority to make icemaking decisions in the club.  The board decided to invite Steamer to the next meeting, and to establish an icemaking policy.

Volunteer Appreciation Policy: The board discussed developing a policy for recognizing exceptional volunteers.  Roger Smith proposed that occasional gifts or awards should be given out by the board on a case by case basis.  Tom Pomonis suggested that the club could institute a volunteer of the year award.  Roger was concerned that this could become to competitive.  The board will decide at a future meeting whether or not to institute a formal policy regarding volunteer awards.

Board Member Nomination Policy: Board members will start looking for good candidates to fill vacancies.  In the past, the board has nominated only enough candidates to fill vacancies, and all candidates were unanimously approved at the annual meeting.  There was some discussion about what to do if more individuals are interested than the number of vacancies.  Greg Hiemenz suggested that a vote at the annual meeting would be good, and might alleviate some of the perception that board members are hand-picked.  There was a question whether absentee ballots would be allowed.  Roxy will check the bylaws and put together a nomination form.

Liability Disclaimer: The board discussed the potential need for curlers to sign a liability waiver. Roxy will talk to Bismarck Parks and Recreation and check our insurance policy.