INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.
MINUTES FROM MAY 2, 2014 MEETING
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
John Muellauer, Tom Nagel, Dale Milison, Val Janicek, Lars Traner, Diane Girgash, Audrey Nesity, Kristi Buckholz, Don Alt, Jim Kramer, Dave Gutheil, Cecil Sweeney, Olga Diaz, Randy Fraley, Nancy Lagucki, Jim Kramer
Total in Attendance: 16
Active Members: 16 Retired Members: Guests: Others:
Guests:
MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
Motion to Accept: Dale
Seconded By: Val
TREASURER’S REPORT
Chairman:
Diane Girgash
Official Balance $6949.62 as of 3/31
Motion to Accept: Tom
Seconded By: Lars
There is a payment of $650 to be deposited. Approx 5 members to make payment on dues, and 2 to make payment for the event specifically.
EVENT COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Michelle Panik
Michelle and the event committee are progressing well in the event planning. During the meeting, it was concluded the event budget will be approximately $6500. We discussed potentially doing a Chinese raffle at the event, but we will be working on gifts of some type for the match game. Due to association bi-laws, we will not accept donations.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Dave Gutheil
Dave provided an update on the new Port of Cleveland service. The first export vessel was successful. Best of luck moving forward!
ROSTER COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Dan Malcolm
Dan not in attendance.
INVITATION COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Dale Milison
Dale will be making the name tags for the event. Any additions anyone would like to make to the invitation list should be done before the next meeting.
WELFARE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Stephanie Lorenzi
Stephanie did complete the flower order for the recent passing of John DeFevere's son.
WEBSITE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Audrey Nesity
Website changes have been completed, although the cost was higher than planned at $780. Taking requests for discussion on additional changes or new information to be added.
NEW MEMBERS:
OLD BUSINESS:
Lars now has everything he needs in order to complete the 2013 audit.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dave advises we may be able to set up another event to see a vessel later in the year. We are still continuing the search for speakers for informal IFA events.
DRAWING: Winner –
Dave Gutheil
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion to Accept; Don
Seconded By; Audey
NEXT MEETING: August 22, 2014
THE MEETING STARTS AT 12:00 NOON
AT SANTOS RESTAURANT
7565 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44130
Future meetings for 2014: October 3, December 5
Prepared by: Audrey Nesity
