Minutes of the Board of Governors Meeting
September 2001
The treasurer presented the Year End Cash Report and Final Budget Report for 2000-2001. The Cash Report for the year ending August 31, 2001 includes an overlap of 2001-02 season membership and USFSA fees. It shows total income of $108,885.25 and total expenses of $105,304.70. The Final Budget Report shows actual income of $102,735.25 and actual expenses of $104,130.70. Income from subscription fees came very close to the budgeted amount ($1,041.50 short), while income from guest (pick-up) fees fell $4,393.50 short of the budgeted amount. Income from both the Free Style and Dance Competitions exceeded budgeted projections. The club did not need to use income from the return on investments.
The club has been renewing members online with USFSA and paying dues with electronic transfers through the checking account at Suntrust Bank. New memberships are sent by mail to USFSA. At the start of the new fiscal year, membership totals 437 with 401 home club members.
There was an error in the Cabin John contract for Sept. 24 with the result that the club could not hold the Plié Power class as expected, and the dance session moved to its fall/winter time of 6:15 p.m. At Mt. Vernon, the club is awaiting the fall-winter contract and confirmation on rooms for the November seminar.
Dr. Carolyn Silby's sports psychology seminar, held in conjunction with the Open House, was very well-received and well-attended. Dr. Silby is scheduled also for the November seminar. Other seminar leaders had not been confirmed at the time of the meeting.
Sarah Smith, a club professional teaching group lessons during the Family Session at Cabin John, asked that, in lieu of payment, the club set up a fund to assist needy skaters. Rather than establishing a new fund, the board agreed by consensus to attribute the money to the competitor,s support fund.
A critique session is scheduled for the Oct. 7 moves-in-the-field session. The club does not have a contract with Ashburn yet for the Adult Competition. Ed Picken has received a verbal commitment for 15 hours and is hoping to get 20 hours. News of the competition is out and skaters are requesting details.
Consideration of plans to establish a trophy in memory of Jim Maltby at Sectionals is on hold while USFSA debates changes to the qualifying competition structure.
The board passed a motion to extend an honorary membership to Condoleeza Rice, National Security Advisor, and invite her to participate in National Skating Week in March.
