INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.
MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 3, 2014 MEETING
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Total in Attendance: 11
Active Members: 11 Retired Members: 0 Guests: 0 Others: 0
Guests:
MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
Motion to Accept: Nancy
Seconded By: Val
TREASURER’S REPORT
Chairman: Diane Girgash
Official Balance $ 7628.73 as of 10/3/14
Motion to Accept: Val
Seconded By: Tom
There are also sponsorships from various members pending receipt/deposit for approximately $800.
EVENT COMMITTEE:
Chairman:Michelle Panik
WHAT WILL OUR GUEST EXPECT
- To be greeted with a traditional Lebkuchen Oktoberfest necklace (Cookie)
- Everyone will receive to take home 1 litre HB Cleveland Beer stein and the IFA will only be charged for how many guest we have (didn’t have to pre order)
- Live Germany music for entertainment
- Appetizer (large pretzel & bier cheese)
- Buffet meal choice of 3 items
- Dessert - Apfelstrudel
- Coffee/Tea
- Beer/Wine on consumption
- Fun Facts for their reading pleasure
- Games & Prizes
- Announcements & Recognition from the IFA President (they have a microphone)
Stephanie has offered to create the fun fact sheets at Blaser’s cost, which will stand as their sponsorship. The motion was accepted by Randy and second by Don.
Outstanding concerns for follow up: Parking at the event and whether or not there is a need to call any customers who’ve not yet responded to Dale.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Dave Gutheil
No information to report.
ROSTER COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Dan Malcolm
Rosters have gone out.
INVITATION COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Dale Milison
Invitations have gone out. Dale reported prior to the meeting that the response has been slow but is normal in his experience. Kind reminder to all members to complete their own RSVP via email to Dale.
WELFARE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Stephanie Lorenzi
No information to report.
WEBSITE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
Audrey Nesity
No information to report.
NEW MEMBERS
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
New 2014 Nominations Committee: Val Janicek and Tom Nagel. Nominations for the 2015 board will take place on December 5th.
Dan Malcolm has made the decision to leave the employment of Blaser and Mericle. His position as Vice President will be filled by Audrey Nesity, along with Secretary for the remainder of the 2014 year. Motion accepted unanimously.
Dan has formally requested the opportunity to attend this year’s customer appreciate event at his own cost. Motion has been accepted by Dave and second by Don.
DRAWING: Winner –
Stephanie Russell
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion to Accept; Dave
Seconded By; Val
NEXT MEETING: December 5, 2014
THE MEETING STARTS AT 12:00 NOON
AT SANTOS RESTAURANT
7565 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44130
Prepared by: Audrey Nesity
