IFA December 2011 Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting: 12/2/2011
Members in Attendance:
Michelle Yancey, Charisse Surace, John Pabin, B. J Wargo, Joe Anter, Randy Fraley, Dan Malcolm, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michael Chambers, John Robinson, Dale Milison, Cecil Sweeney, Lars Traner, Kristi Russell, Don Alt, Tom Nagel, Nancy Lagucki
Guests in Attendance:
Bill Moser - CMA
Tony Bolles - Panalpina
Axel Strege - CTC Ship Inc.
Val Janicek - APL
Minutes from last meeting: Accepted
Motion to accept: D. Milison
Second: Tom Nagel
Treasurer's Report:
Bal: $1377.00
Checks: $325 Santos
$5786 Dave & Busters
$50 (?)
All funds are collected
Motion to accept: Tom Nagel
Second: C. Sweeney
Event Committee: Dave & Busters was considered a success.
New 2012 committee will be K. Russell, D. Malcolm, M. Chambers, D. Milison, J. Robinson
Publicity Committee: No report
Roster Committee: No report
Invitation Committee: No report
Welfare Committee: The passing of Carol Kilburg & Jim Robinson were noted
New Members: Val Janicek was official accepted for APL upon J. Pabin's retirement. Nancy Read(?) has resigned.
Old Business: New officers for 2012 voted in:
President: Mike Chambers
Vice President: Don Alt
Treasurer: John Robinson
Secretary: Kristi Russell
Trustee: Nancy Lagucki
Trustee: B.J. Wargo
Motion to accept:T. Nagel
Second: D. Malcolm
New Business: Upon his retirement J. Pabin was presented a plaque commemorating his service to the IFA & the ocean transportation industry. John was voted in as an Honorary member.
Next meeting bring in toiletries for the needy to be forwarded by N. Lagucki to a worthy cause. Annual Foodbank collection will be held at January meeting.
Motion to accept:L. Traner
Second: J. Pabin
Drawing: Oops! Didn't catch who won
Motion to Close: D. Alt
Second:D. Malcolm
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
September 2011 Minutes
IFA September 2011 Meeting Minutes Submitted on behalf of Secretary John Robinson
Date of Meeting: Friday, September 9th, 2011
Members in Attendence: Lars Traner, B.J. Wargo, Michelle Panik, Kristi Russell, Dale Milison, Nancy Lagucki, Mike Chambers, Randy Fraley, Don Alt, Dan Malcolm, John Pabin, Tom Nagel, Charisse Surace
Guest in attendence - Joe Anter, voed in as new member
Minutes from last meeting: Motion to accept by Dale Milison, Second: Tom Nagel
Treasurer's Report: Balance: $8450.00
Motion to accept: M.Panik, Second: K. Russell
Fall Event Committee: The vote was between Dave & Buster's and Thistledown. Members voted to choose the dinner theater program at Dave & Busters in Westlake. The event is scheduled for Oct. 22nd. Invitations will be sent to the invitation list submitted by the Invitations Committee.
Publicity report - No report
Roster/Invitations Committee: to review invitations list and update prior to sending out the Fall 2011 invitations
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New members: Joe Anter of Extreme Federal LLC was voted in by the members at the meeting. We welcome Joe to our Association.
Old Business: discussion was held about the website regarding links to the members homesite. Tabled for further review.
New business: John Pabin announced his plans for retirement in mid October and thanked everyone for their support thorugh his many years in the industry and the IFA.
Drawing: Won by new member Joe Anter
Motion to close: Lars Traner Second: D.Milison
Date of Meeting: Friday, September 9th, 2011
Members in Attendence: Lars Traner, B.J. Wargo, Michelle Panik, Kristi Russell, Dale Milison, Nancy Lagucki, Mike Chambers, Randy Fraley, Don Alt, Dan Malcolm, John Pabin, Tom Nagel, Charisse Surace
Guest in attendence - Joe Anter, voed in as new member
Minutes from last meeting: Motion to accept by Dale Milison, Second: Tom Nagel
Treasurer's Report: Balance: $8450.00
Motion to accept: M.Panik, Second: K. Russell
Fall Event Committee: The vote was between Dave & Buster's and Thistledown. Members voted to choose the dinner theater program at Dave & Busters in Westlake. The event is scheduled for Oct. 22nd. Invitations will be sent to the invitation list submitted by the Invitations Committee.
Publicity report - No report
Roster/Invitations Committee: to review invitations list and update prior to sending out the Fall 2011 invitations
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New members: Joe Anter of Extreme Federal LLC was voted in by the members at the meeting. We welcome Joe to our Association.
Old Business: discussion was held about the website regarding links to the members homesite. Tabled for further review.
New business: John Pabin announced his plans for retirement in mid October and thanked everyone for their support thorugh his many years in the industry and the IFA.
Drawing: Won by new member Joe Anter
Motion to close: Lars Traner Second: D.Milison
Monday, October 17, 2011
IFA October 2011 Minutes
Date of Meeting: Oct. 7th 2011
Members in Attendence: Randy Fraley, Dan Malcolm, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michael Chambers, John Robinson, Dale Milison, Tom Nagel, Don Alt, David Gutheil, Cecil Sweeney
Guests in Attendence: None
Minutes from last meeting: Accepted
Motion to accept: Dale Milison
Second: Randy Fraley
Treasurer's Report: $125 to Tolmar, $1975 to Dave 7 Busters, $227.00 printing cost
Bal - $6216.00
Motion to accept: Stephanie Lorenzi
Second: David Gutheil
Spring Event Committee: NA
Fall Event Committee: Final decision was made on murder mystery at Dave 7 Busters on 10/22. Seperate group doing the murder mystery has asked for volunteers from the association. Invite's have gone out. Light response so far, two weeks away.
Publicity Committee: NA
Roster Committee: Being updated based on recent responses
Invitation Committee: A feew new ones have been added based on recent requested input
Welfare Committee: NA
New members: CMA interested via Bill Moser. Star Asia, Mike Chambers new employer will join. Potential change from John Pabin to Val Janicek for APL.
Old Business:NA
New Business: Create nominating committee by 10/16 for presenatation of 2012 officer's nominations. One of the trustee's is traditionally the previous president. Get event flyer, Sept. and Oct. minutes and updated guest list on website. Place MSC link on the website. Discussion about IFA funding of John Pabin's retirement party. There is a precedence for this. Randy F. presented a motiuon of $200 for food only and $100 gift. John R. seconded. David G. checking possible gifts. Dan M. pointedout tradional gift has been a ships wheel
Drawing: Won by Mike Chambers
Motion to Close: Don Alt
Seconded:Dan Malcolm
Members in Attendence: Randy Fraley, Dan Malcolm, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michael Chambers, John Robinson, Dale Milison, Tom Nagel, Don Alt, David Gutheil, Cecil Sweeney
Guests in Attendence: None
Minutes from last meeting: Accepted
Motion to accept: Dale Milison
Second: Randy Fraley
Treasurer's Report: $125 to Tolmar, $1975 to Dave 7 Busters, $227.00 printing cost
Bal - $6216.00
Motion to accept: Stephanie Lorenzi
Second: David Gutheil
Spring Event Committee: NA
Fall Event Committee: Final decision was made on murder mystery at Dave 7 Busters on 10/22. Seperate group doing the murder mystery has asked for volunteers from the association. Invite's have gone out. Light response so far, two weeks away.
Publicity Committee: NA
Roster Committee: Being updated based on recent responses
Invitation Committee: A feew new ones have been added based on recent requested input
Welfare Committee: NA
New members: CMA interested via Bill Moser. Star Asia, Mike Chambers new employer will join. Potential change from John Pabin to Val Janicek for APL.
Old Business:NA
New Business: Create nominating committee by 10/16 for presenatation of 2012 officer's nominations. One of the trustee's is traditionally the previous president. Get event flyer, Sept. and Oct. minutes and updated guest list on website. Place MSC link on the website. Discussion about IFA funding of John Pabin's retirement party. There is a precedence for this. Randy F. presented a motiuon of $200 for food only and $100 gift. John R. seconded. David G. checking possible gifts. Dan M. pointedout tradional gift has been a ships wheel
Drawing: Won by Mike Chambers
Motion to Close: Don Alt
Seconded:Dan Malcolm
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
IFA Cleveland May 2011 Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting: 5/1/2011
Members in attendance: Lars Traner, Mike Chambers, Nancy Lagucki, Cecil Sweeney, Dale Milison, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michelle Panik,Charisse, Dan Malcolm, B.J. Wargo,
Tom Nagel, John Robinson, Dave Gutheil, Michelle Yancy Eric Mediavilla
Guests in Attendance: None
Motion to Start: Lars said not necessary, will be dropped next month minutes
Minutes from last meeting: No comments, copies passed
Motion to accept.Dale
Second: Lars
Treasurer’s Report: $6694.14 bal, $1325 outstanding dues $3600 out event. Send another event invoice
Motion to accept: Dan Malcolm
Second: Tom Nagel
Spring Event Committee: P&F $30 per person buffet, Nancy will visit next week and send out notes about that visit... Comparison with Shooters, $2000 open bar. Talking about 2ndor 3rd week of October. How may weeks ahead for the invite? Any where btw 3 & 4 weeks.
Fall Event Committee: See above
Publicity Committee: No report
Roster Committee: 200 printed out 192 on guest list. Do we want more, another $974 to print more. Michele, many left over last year and customers took them at the event. Nancy asked how to distribute and how many we need.
Put PDF roster on website. Do not do print? Questions and discussion. $450 already paid.
Voted to print another 200 for $480.00
Invitation Committee: Mike prepared new list. Dale asked to attach to a distribution to all members.
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New Members: Charisse, CSX said they would come, have not paid yet, send to Don.
JR to send note to CSX guy to have him send a letter to IFA requesting membership.
Motion to accept. Dale & Stephanie
Old Business: Lars has reviewed books & approved. Nancy mentioned City Club Speaker
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Second: D. Malcolm
New Business: JR talked about posting links to our individual companies on the website. Talked about Roy’s Bruinsma’s proposal to post links and pay incentives to land new business generated though the website (BRING THEM TO MAY MEETING!)
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Seconded: J. Robinson
Drawing:
Motion to Close Meeting: Charisse
Second: Lars
Members in attendance: Lars Traner, Mike Chambers, Nancy Lagucki, Cecil Sweeney, Dale Milison, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michelle Panik,Charisse, Dan Malcolm, B.J. Wargo,
Tom Nagel, John Robinson, Dave Gutheil, Michelle Yancy Eric Mediavilla
Guests in Attendance: None
Motion to Start: Lars said not necessary, will be dropped next month minutes
Minutes from last meeting: No comments, copies passed
Motion to accept.Dale
Second: Lars
Treasurer’s Report: $6694.14 bal, $1325 outstanding dues $3600 out event. Send another event invoice
Motion to accept: Dan Malcolm
Second: Tom Nagel
Spring Event Committee: P&F $30 per person buffet, Nancy will visit next week and send out notes about that visit... Comparison with Shooters, $2000 open bar. Talking about 2ndor 3rd week of October. How may weeks ahead for the invite? Any where btw 3 & 4 weeks.
Fall Event Committee: See above
Publicity Committee: No report
Roster Committee: 200 printed out 192 on guest list. Do we want more, another $974 to print more. Michele, many left over last year and customers took them at the event. Nancy asked how to distribute and how many we need.
Put PDF roster on website. Do not do print? Questions and discussion. $450 already paid.
Voted to print another 200 for $480.00
Invitation Committee: Mike prepared new list. Dale asked to attach to a distribution to all members.
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New Members: Charisse, CSX said they would come, have not paid yet, send to Don.
JR to send note to CSX guy to have him send a letter to IFA requesting membership.
Motion to accept. Dale & Stephanie
Old Business: Lars has reviewed books & approved. Nancy mentioned City Club Speaker
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Second: D. Malcolm
New Business: JR talked about posting links to our individual companies on the website. Talked about Roy’s Bruinsma’s proposal to post links and pay incentives to land new business generated though the website (BRING THEM TO MAY MEETING!)
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Seconded: J. Robinson
Drawing:
Motion to Close Meeting: Charisse
Second: Lars
Thursday, April 14, 2011
IFA March 2011 Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting: 3/4/2011
Members in attendance: Kristi Russell, Lars Traner, Don Alt, Mike Chambers, Nancy Lagucki, Kim Sitter, Cecil Sweeney, Dale Milison, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michelle Panik, Randy Fraley, Dan Malcolm, B.J. Wargo, Tom Nagel, John Robinson, Joseph McJunkin
Guests in Attendance: None
Motion to Start: Lars said not necessary, will be dropped next month minutes
Minutes from last meeting: No comments, copies passed
Motion to accept.D Milison
Second: N. Lagucki
Treasurer’s Report: $5910.00 bal, $300 deposit made today
Motion to accept: L. Traner
Second: S. Lorenzi
Spring Event Committee: Ideas requested for fall
Fall Event Committee: Mrs. Russell is working on Pickwick & Frolic, $5,000 - $10,000 w dinner, can request less vulgar comedians, various room sizes available, D. Milison said proceed, Dale & Nancy will visit
Publicity Committee: No report
Roster Committee: M. Panik said Charisse from Tolmar will join. M. Chambers to finalize and send out, CMA and OOCL have new reps that should be contacted. M. Panik asked for timing of roster distribution.
Invitation Committee: D.Milison is always looking for new names
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New Members: New reps at OOCL & CMA should be contacted
Old Business: Lars has reviewed books & approved. Nancy mentioned City Club Speaker
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Second: D. Malcolm
New Business: S. Lorenzi of Blaser & Mericle has hired D. Malcolm in sales capacity. Nancy Lagucki asked to collect hotel toiletries on your sales trips and donate to charity; all agreed (BRING THEM TO MAY MEETING!)
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Seconded: J. Robinson
Drawing: D. Malcolm
Motion to Close Meeting: M. Panik
Second: D. Malcolm
Members in attendance: Kristi Russell, Lars Traner, Don Alt, Mike Chambers, Nancy Lagucki, Kim Sitter, Cecil Sweeney, Dale Milison, Stephanie Lorenzi, Michelle Panik, Randy Fraley, Dan Malcolm, B.J. Wargo, Tom Nagel, John Robinson, Joseph McJunkin
Guests in Attendance: None
Motion to Start: Lars said not necessary, will be dropped next month minutes
Minutes from last meeting: No comments, copies passed
Motion to accept.D Milison
Second: N. Lagucki
Treasurer’s Report: $5910.00 bal, $300 deposit made today
Motion to accept: L. Traner
Second: S. Lorenzi
Spring Event Committee: Ideas requested for fall
Fall Event Committee: Mrs. Russell is working on Pickwick & Frolic, $5,000 - $10,000 w dinner, can request less vulgar comedians, various room sizes available, D. Milison said proceed, Dale & Nancy will visit
Publicity Committee: No report
Roster Committee: M. Panik said Charisse from Tolmar will join. M. Chambers to finalize and send out, CMA and OOCL have new reps that should be contacted. M. Panik asked for timing of roster distribution.
Invitation Committee: D.Milison is always looking for new names
Welfare Committee: Nothing to report
New Members: New reps at OOCL & CMA should be contacted
Old Business: Lars has reviewed books & approved. Nancy mentioned City Club Speaker
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Second: D. Malcolm
New Business: S. Lorenzi of Blaser & Mericle has hired D. Malcolm in sales capacity. Nancy Lagucki asked to collect hotel toiletries on your sales trips and donate to charity; all agreed (BRING THEM TO MAY MEETING!)
Motion to accept: N. Lagucki
Seconded: J. Robinson
Drawing: D. Malcolm
Motion to Close Meeting: M. Panik
Second: D. Malcolm
Thursday, February 11, 2010
IFA Jan. Meeting Minutes
I.F.A. Meeting MinutesDate of Meeting –Jan. 8, 2010
Members in Attendance – Eric Mediavilla, Michelle Yancey, Don Sweeney, Nancy Lagucki, Tom Nagel, Mike Chambers, John Pabin, Micki Feckanin, Dale Milison, John Robinson, Don Alt
Guest in Attendance –Jeanne Heilman of the Virginia Port Authority
Motion to Start –
Open – Dale Milison
Seconded – Micki Feckanin
Minutes from last meeting –
Motion to accept – None as there was no mention of the newly elected Officers in the minutes.
Seconded –
Treasurer Report – approx. $7200.00
Motion to accept – Tom Nagel
Seconded – Don Sweeney
Spring Event Committee –
Fall event Committee –
Publicity Committee – Dale reported about the change in officers for the New Year.
Roster Committee – With the resignation of Val Janicek, Micki Feckanin has agreed to assist in obtaining the 2010 Roster publication.
Invitation Committee – No report
Welfare Committee – Committee recognized the services of Don Cartmell who has retired. Also asked to keep our eyes and ears out for Val Janicek who recently had to close the Cleveland office.
New Members –
Old Business – John Robinson is in the final stages of completing the new IFA Website. Discussion of how it will work and policy issues was conducted.
Cleveland food bank donations headed by John Pabin was $670.00. John thanked everyone for their donations.
New Business –. The Bomb Squad restaurant now requires payment in advance. Members agreed to try Santos restaurant on Pearl Road for the next meeting. Don Sweeney will check it out.
President Elect Mark Maouri has accepted a new position in the Toledo area and has asked that we be accept his resignation as President. The nominating committee will present a replacement to the IFA members.
Discussion was held regarding having only one event for 2010 instead of the Spring and Fall events due to the slow economy.
Drawing – Jeanne Heilman of the Virginia Port Authority won the drawing. Congratulations to Jeanne!
Motion to Close Meeting –
Close – Tom Nagel
Seconded – Micki Feckanin
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY, March 5th
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Don't forget annual membership renewals are due by February 15th
THE INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.
MEMBERSHIP & RENEWAL REQUEST
**PAYMENT FOR RENEW DUE BY 2/15/10
MEMBERSHIP REQUEST AND DUES ARE TO MAILED TO
THE INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.
P.O. BOX 81467
CLEVELAND OH 44181
2010 OFFICERS
President
Mark Maouri – newmar96@yahoo.com – 216-744-4455
Vice President
Nancy Lagucki – nancy.lagucki@na.nykline.com – 440-951-8556
Treasurer
Mike Chambers – MIChambers@agilitylogistics.com - 440-234-7950
Secretary
Don Alt – DALT@msc.us – 440-871-6335
Trustee
Michelle Panik – Michelle@marineservicesintl.com – 216-587-3500
Trustee
Don Sweeney - dsweeney@quamason.com – 216-362-9955
Date _________________________
I request membership to The International Freight Association of Cleveland, Inc. organization for the ___2010______ year.
Company Name________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
Phone/Fax_______________________________________________
E-Mail/Web Page_____________________________________________
Member Name_________________________________________________
We agree to pay membership dues and assessments and understand that our company is responsible for the total sum of $125.00 which covers mandatory payment:
$50.00 membership (Company published in I.F.A. Roster)
$75.00 prepaid (6) lunches (Jan 8, Mar 5, May 7, Sep 3, Oct 1, Dec 3)
Check No.______________________Amount___________________
MEMBERSHIP & RENEWAL REQUEST
**PAYMENT FOR RENEW DUE BY 2/15/10
MEMBERSHIP REQUEST AND DUES ARE TO MAILED TO
THE INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.
P.O. BOX 81467
CLEVELAND OH 44181
2010 OFFICERS
President
Mark Maouri – newmar96@yahoo.com – 216-744-4455
Vice President
Nancy Lagucki – nancy.lagucki@na.nykline.com – 440-951-8556
Treasurer
Mike Chambers – MIChambers@agilitylogistics.com - 440-234-7950
Secretary
Don Alt – DALT@msc.us – 440-871-6335
Trustee
Michelle Panik – Michelle@marineservicesintl.com – 216-587-3500
Trustee
Don Sweeney - dsweeney@quamason.com – 216-362-9955
Date _________________________
I request membership to The International Freight Association of Cleveland, Inc. organization for the ___2010______ year.
Company Name________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
Phone/Fax_______________________________________________
E-Mail/Web Page_____________________________________________
Member Name_________________________________________________
We agree to pay membership dues and assessments and understand that our company is responsible for the total sum of $125.00 which covers mandatory payment:
$50.00 membership (Company published in I.F.A. Roster)
$75.00 prepaid (6) lunches (Jan 8, Mar 5, May 7, Sep 3, Oct 1, Dec 3)
Check No.______________________Amount___________________
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