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Minutes - August 15, 2000

The Harbor Master Restaurant, Ogdensburg, NY

  1. Competition and Test Chair meetings were held prior to the August meeting. Materials from each are available from Dianne Loonan. 16 people, representing six clubs, attended the Test Chair meeting and 11 people, representing six clubs, attended the Competition Chair meeting.

  2. Present: Bill Mein (Potsdam FSC), Dianne Loonan (FSC Watertown), Linda McDonald (Massena FSC), Bob Neulieb (Clayton FSC), Cheryl Faucher  (Massena FSC), John Hughes  (Massena FSC) Carolyn Gibson (Norfolk-Norwood FSC), Mary Martin (Norfolk-Norwood FSC), Tamasina Sharlow (Norfolk-Norwood FSC), Colleeen Aldridge (Ogdensburg FSC), Beth Bresett (Ogdensburg FSC), Carol Cunningham (Ogdensburg FSC), Francine Naccarato (Ogdensburg FSC), Brenda Gravander (Potsdam FSC), Mary Smith (Potsdam FSC), Kathy Oakes (St. Lawrence FSC), Joann Castle (FSC Watertown), and Karen Castle (FSC Watertown).

  3. Secretary's Report: The May and June reports were approved.

  4. Financial Report: The May and June reports were approved.

  5. Old Business:
    1. Election - Cheryl made a motion to approve the secretary's cast of one ballot at the June meeting for this slate of officers: Vice President - Patricia Carvill and Secretary - Dianne Loonan. Motion was seconded by Linda and carried.
    2. Calendar updates - Additions and changes were presented. (An updated calendar is attached.) Our web site is updated as items are given to Bill. There is no test session in November in Northern Council.
    3. Northern Council By-Laws - Dianne will work on the by-laws with any other interested individuals. This committee will also investigate athlete representation for Northern Council.
  6. Announcements:
    1. Performance sanction forms haave been mailed to clubs. They may also be obtained on-line. The form has changed from last year. This form is used when a Synchro Team performs at a non-sanctioned event. The application must be filed 30 days prior to the event or a late fee will be added. Bill is the Sanctions Officer.
    2. The magazine, Synchro Skating Scene, has increased from $5.00 to $11.95.
    3. Bill, as president, has visited Clayton FSC, Massena FSC, Norfolk-Norwood FSC, and Potsdam FSC.
    4. Norfolk-Norwood FSC's web page will be linked to the Northern Council site.

  7. Next Meeting: September 19th, 2000, 7:00pm, Massena Arena (not at St Lawrence Centre), Massena, NY

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