SKAL Atlanta Executive Board Meeting
March 21, 2013
12 Hotel Atlanta, GA
In Attendance
Kenny Song – President; Burcin Turkkan - Vice President; Van Henderson –Treasurer; Clark Goodwin --Secretary; Dana McPherson – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Laura Heidt – Immediate Past President; Executive Board Members: Debbie Arett, Marylou Foley, Gail Evilsizor, and Richard Tilley; Member – Terry Brennan
Review of previous Minutes/Treasurer’s Report
Burchin reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. $1,100 is available for consideration as a donation to the Florimond Volckaert Fund which is submitted in November (final amount to be determined.) $440 of the available amount came from the Presidents’ Ball Wine Pull. Gail made a motion that $500 of the $1,100 go toward the Volckaert Fund. The remainder is to go to the operating fund. Seconded by Laura and passed. Marylou moved we approve the report; seconded by Gail and approved. Bottom line for the Wells Fargo and PayPal accounts $20,716.25. Outstanding checks $1,690.71. Outstanding deposits $80.00. In addition we have a CD which with a value (as of December 2012) of $21,592.27.
Changing the Timing of the Presidents’ Ball
The Board voted to move the Presidents’ Ball to coincide with the induction of officers and board members in January. It is felt this will streamline these currently two separate events. Burcin made a motion that the date for the 2014 combined event be Saturday, January 25, 2014. This was seconded by Dana and approved.
Notes about the 2013 Auction
There was discussion about the admission fee, and it was decided to keep the 2013 fee at the 2012 amount of $35. This applies to members and guests. A decision was made not to have raffle items but rather put them as part of the silent auction. There are to be no consignment items. Certain silent auction tables are to close at different times. Auction staffing was discussed. Clark and Dana agreed to be there early. Gail was unsure of his availability. There is to be a photo safari item with some money to the Club and some to the vendor. The proceeds are to be split after a minimum amount is reached. Burcin made the motion, Gail seconded; the motion passed.
Value of SKAL and Attracting Membership
Debbie and Terry spoke about the value of the Club and how to attract more members by focusing on these Club values: Friendship, Camaraderie, and Fun. A variety of events was discussed. This is the work of a new Membership Committee headed by Debbie that includes Shary Dyer, Maria Price, Jim Peluso, and Terry Brennan. Part of the effort will be include a Monthly Member Spotlight in the Evite and include a 5-minute introduction at the meeting. Guest speakers will be scheduled with the goal to include a guest speaker on a bi-monthly basis. Different get-away/family events were mentioned including a Gwinnett Braves night and Wilderness Resort in Tennessee. Dana moved that the approach and direction of the Membership Committee’s focus be approved, and Gail seconded. The motion passed. Gail and Clark reported on exhibiting at a recent Atlanta travel trade show and their collection of names of potential members. Gail suggested the value of SKAL business cards, and he took a number of orders. David Rosati’s membership was noted as being very near final approval. We had guests attending the General Meeting that followed, including Ashley Vicos, guest of Dana; Vela McClam, Owner/President of Georgia International Travel; and James Keller, V.P. Leisure for Adtrav Travel Management of Birmingham.
North American Association of SKAL Clubs (NAASC) Conference
Clark is to attend the meeting in Sacramento (April 10 – 14) and is to vote against increasing SIUSA dues for larger clubs.
Pictures from the Presidents’ Ball
Pictures of the Board are available and one will be added to the Website.
Welfare
The passing of Bill Lewis and George Priester was acknowledged.
Upcoming Meeting Locations
May – Three Sheets Restaurant
June – Mary Mac’s Tea Room (lunch)
July – Gwinnett Braves (Family Night Event – priced at $35)
August – no meeting
September – Wyndham Galleria (lunch)
Adjournment
Richard Tilley moved we adjourn the meeting; Gail seconded; and the meeting was adjourned at 6 PM.
Kenny Song – President; Burcin Turkkan - Vice President; Van Henderson –Treasurer; Clark Goodwin --Secretary; Dana McPherson – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Laura Heidt – Immediate Past President; Executive Board Members: Debbie Arett, Marylou Foley, Gail Evilsizor, and Richard Tilley; Member – Terry Brennan
Review of previous Minutes/Treasurer’s Report
Burchin reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. $1,100 is available for consideration as a donation to the Florimond Volckaert Fund which is submitted in November (final amount to be determined.) $440 of the available amount came from the Presidents’ Ball Wine Pull. Gail made a motion that $500 of the $1,100 go toward the Volckaert Fund. The remainder is to go to the operating fund. Seconded by Laura and passed. Marylou moved we approve the report; seconded by Gail and approved. Bottom line for the Wells Fargo and PayPal accounts $20,716.25. Outstanding checks $1,690.71. Outstanding deposits $80.00. In addition we have a CD which with a value (as of December 2012) of $21,592.27.
Changing the Timing of the Presidents’ Ball
The Board voted to move the Presidents’ Ball to coincide with the induction of officers and board members in January. It is felt this will streamline these currently two separate events. Burcin made a motion that the date for the 2014 combined event be Saturday, January 25, 2014. This was seconded by Dana and approved.
Notes about the 2013 Auction
There was discussion about the admission fee, and it was decided to keep the 2013 fee at the 2012 amount of $35. This applies to members and guests. A decision was made not to have raffle items but rather put them as part of the silent auction. There are to be no consignment items. Certain silent auction tables are to close at different times. Auction staffing was discussed. Clark and Dana agreed to be there early. Gail was unsure of his availability. There is to be a photo safari item with some money to the Club and some to the vendor. The proceeds are to be split after a minimum amount is reached. Burcin made the motion, Gail seconded; the motion passed.
Value of SKAL and Attracting Membership
Debbie and Terry spoke about the value of the Club and how to attract more members by focusing on these Club values: Friendship, Camaraderie, and Fun. A variety of events was discussed. This is the work of a new Membership Committee headed by Debbie that includes Shary Dyer, Maria Price, Jim Peluso, and Terry Brennan. Part of the effort will be include a Monthly Member Spotlight in the Evite and include a 5-minute introduction at the meeting. Guest speakers will be scheduled with the goal to include a guest speaker on a bi-monthly basis. Different get-away/family events were mentioned including a Gwinnett Braves night and Wilderness Resort in Tennessee. Dana moved that the approach and direction of the Membership Committee’s focus be approved, and Gail seconded. The motion passed. Gail and Clark reported on exhibiting at a recent Atlanta travel trade show and their collection of names of potential members. Gail suggested the value of SKAL business cards, and he took a number of orders. David Rosati’s membership was noted as being very near final approval. We had guests attending the General Meeting that followed, including Ashley Vicos, guest of Dana; Vela McClam, Owner/President of Georgia International Travel; and James Keller, V.P. Leisure for Adtrav Travel Management of Birmingham.
North American Association of SKAL Clubs (NAASC) Conference
Clark is to attend the meeting in Sacramento (April 10 – 14) and is to vote against increasing SIUSA dues for larger clubs.
Pictures from the Presidents’ Ball
Pictures of the Board are available and one will be added to the Website.
Welfare
The passing of Bill Lewis and George Priester was acknowledged.
Upcoming Meeting Locations
May – Three Sheets Restaurant
June – Mary Mac’s Tea Room (lunch)
July – Gwinnett Braves (Family Night Event – priced at $35)
August – no meeting
September – Wyndham Galleria (lunch)
Adjournment
Richard Tilley moved we adjourn the meeting; Gail seconded; and the meeting was adjourned at 6 PM.
