IFA Jan. Meeting Minutes

I.F.A. Meeting Minutes

Date 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

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


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