Minutes 11-04-02 Annual Meeting

FLBA Board Meeting Minutes
April 02, 2011, 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Madison Curling Club, McFarland, WI

Meeting Commenced at 1:00 P.M.
Present:        Fred Buhr, Arnie Gerber, Mary Ann Jerred, Raul De Luna, Kevin Thies, Jason Rittel, Chuck Basford
Absent:         William Swanson, Chris Ziemba

Guests:         FLBA Members

1.    Welcome & Announcements – All

1. Many thanks to members of the Madison Curling Club for hosting the meeting.

1. Agenda Acceptance – All
   1. The proposed agenda was distributed.  A motion was made to accept the board meeting agenda as proposed.  The motion was seconded.  Discussion ensued.  The motion passed.

3.    Annual Review of 2010 Season – Kevin

1. 66 total members playing in Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday night leagues along with a short twilight league of 17 players and a very successful tournament in October.

4.    Secretary’s Report – Jason

1. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented from the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting.  The motion was seconded. Discussion ensued.  The motion passed.

Chuck Basford arrived at 1:10 P.M.

5.    Treasurer’s Report – Chuck

1. The report packet was distributed, reviewed and discussed.  A motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  The motion was seconded.  Discussion ensued.  The motion passed.

Off Agenda Discussion:

Discussion ensued concerning membership vs. league fees and the potential addition of a fee to become a voting (vs. non-voting) member.  The issue will be brought before the board at the next regular meeting for further discussion and potential implementation.

Return to Agenda:

6.    Bylaws Update – Kevin

1. An update on the process of potentially adjusting the current (original) bylaws was given.  Discussion ensued, but no motion was made.

1. Thank You to Departing Board Members – All
   1. The Secretary announced the receipt of two (2) letters of resignation from member Chris Ziemba and President Kevin Thies.
   2. Three (3) board member vacancies combined with two (2) letters of resignation, created five (5) total openings for new members to be elected to the board.
   3. Concerns were expressed re the number of board members departing.  Discussion ensued addressing those concerns and future plans to encourage the success of FLBA.

1. Election of New Board Members – All
   1. Ballots were distributed, collected, tabulated and verified.  The following individuals were elected to the FLBA board:

                                             i.        Ryan Headley for a 3 year term to end in 2014

                                           ii.        Sue Stenzel for a 3 year term to end in 2014

                                         iii.        Helen Claflin for a 3 year term to end in 2014

                                          iv.        Eric Witt for a 2 year term to end in 2013

                                            v.        Seth Tomlinson for a 1 year term to end in 2012

1. Congratulations were given to all newly elected board members!

1. New Business - All
   1. Raul presented information on the upcoming Festa Italia.
   2. Ted Tibbits asked about a potential mixed league night and it was confirmed that all leagues are open for mixed/couple play.
   3. Chuck recently sent a press release to the McFarland Thistle and shared about his recent work with a McFarland elementary school re a potential fundraiser.
   4. A commendation was given to Kevin Thies for his diligent and exceptional work and dedication to FLBA!  Raucous applause ensued.

A motion was made to adjourn.  The motion was seconded.  Discussion ensued.  The motion passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 2:30 P.M.