IFA Meeting Minutes - Oct 3rd

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 5^th.

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