Meeting Minutes 26 January 2019
An in-person meeting of the Austin Figure Skating Club (the “Club”) was convened at 8:31am (Austin, Texas time) at Chaparral Ice Warm Room (the “Meeting”).
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CALL TO ORDER; QUORUM, SECRETARY OF THE MEETING
Cindy called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. Margot served as Secretary of the Meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA [MINUTES, TREASURER’S REPORT]
The May 2018 Biannual minutes were reviewed and approved by Club.
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT [TERRY]
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167 members
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Bridge Membership modification: can remain bridge member longer than 1 year; now
can remain bridge member until take a test (pre-preliminary or pre-dance). Once a test is taken (regardless of result), the next registration time will need to move from bridge member to regular member
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Tiered membership modifications: because of tax laws, Club can’t offer discounts, soinstead lowering membership fees with tiered volunteer hour levels
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Members with issues registering can contact Terry to walk through process
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BY-LAW AMENDMENT – TERM LIMITS
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Reminder, the By-Laws were amended last summer to be in line with SafeSport and more accurately reflect the Club
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Revisit term limits: discussed removing // approved by Club
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TEST CHAIR REPORT [TERRY]
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Alternating every other month for tests (not monthly)
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Past test certificates are available for pick up (see Terry)
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Increased the fees (for Club and non-Club members) because cost of ice increased and
using out of town judges
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SAFESPORT / CODE OF CONDUCT [RENAE]
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SafeSport Club chairs: Renae Sundgren, Terry Arthur, Kathy Goeke, Jessica Smith
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Any concerns or questions, go to one of the 4 chairs for our Club
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On the United States Figure Skating Association website, there is a SafeSport video – if
you complete the video, it gives the member a 1 hour credit on volunteer hours
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4. Reminder: when you became a member, you signed a Code of Conduct and need to abide by it
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CLUB JACKETS // NEW LOGO
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Jackets ordered directly from Chloe Noel
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There are 2 cuts of jackets: women’s cut (slim) and unisex
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Jackets arriving Jan. 28 and will be dropped off with Flying Thread on Feb. 2
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Cost of jackets: $80 (including embroidery); can pay online with nominal fee
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New logo will be on the jackets
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FUNDRAISER UPDATES
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Poinsettia sale (80/20 split between member and Club)
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Skate Wrap (50/50 split between member and Club)
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Skate and Dress Sale in December went well
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Terry Arthur emailing numbers regarding credit accounts and skate/dress sale proceeds
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BRENNER / MILLER SEMINAR IN MARCH
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Chris Castleberry & Alix Vargo assisting
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Children and adults welcome, cap of 60 skaters so easily put into manageable groups
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COMMITTEES
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Junior Board – a group of 12 and above that plan activities for Super Nova; currently Jenny Xu, Anne Marie Chien, Lexie Gouraige, Hannah Hinojosa
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Super Nova – no update
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BLUEBONNET OPEN JUNE 2019
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National Qualifying Series (can skip regionals and go through to sectionals) is something that was applied for; awaiting response
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Music and registration will not be through entryeeze
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Chair positions available, see sign up sheet at end of Meeting
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Stephanie Schmid is Vendor Chair
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OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Reminder that “smile” through amazon.com donates directly to AFSC
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:36 AM
There being no further business to come before the Club, upon motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
Approved June 17, 2019 Annual Club Meeting
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