Regular Board of Directors Meeting SFTL Masters Booster Club
February 01, 2025
10:15 AM
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center
Present
Jody Wesgate, Erica Weston, Eddie Tiozzo, Matt Goracy, Melissa Scott, Phil Wenzel Absent: Mark Richards
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes
MOTION: Phil moved to approve the meeting minutes for Zoom meeting dated January 5, 2025, and the Annual Meeting dated January 12, 2025. Seconded and carried without dissent.
Introduction of New Directors
Secretary Vacancy
MOTION: Matt moved to appoint Melissa for Secretary. Seconded and passed without dissent. Melissa accepted.
Reports
New Business
29th Annual Fort Lauderdale Masters Challenge (February 8-9, 2025) Discussion: Directors discussed details related to upcoming swim meet including hospitality lunches by Vale Foods, swim vendors, gift cards for timers, certificates of insurance, shirts, etc. Action item: Erica responsible for hospitality food and drink; Jody responsible for vendors; and Jody and Erica will be at meet both days, Eddie attending Sunday, Phil possibly attending Saturday, and Melissa, Matt, and Mark are unable to attend.
Committees
Discussion: Jody discussed formation of committees and appointing directors as leads. Action Item: Eddie to lead committee for swim meets and swim events; Erica to lead committee for community outreach and charity.
D&O Insurance
Discussion: Directors discussed desire to have a Directors and Officers insurance coverage. Action item: Melissa and Erica to research D&O policies including cost.
Valentines Day & Michael Hart
Discussion: Jody discussed carrying on Michael Hart’s tradition of gifting roses to female members of the team but changing it to chocolates for all members.
Action item: Jody would determine cost and approximate attendance of swimmers on Valentines Day. Gift will acknowledge it is in memory of Michael Hart. Jody will coordinate.
Other
Discussion: Other topics of discussion included coverage of costs related to Coaches’ attendance at two away meets and two local meets; anticipated construction on east side of FLAC; having a designee attend City meetings involving FLAC; creating a budget plan and/or budget planning process; surveying members to determine priorities for Booster Club; creating meet schedule; and Phone app training and implementation by Coaches and Club.
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM
Minutes submitted by Secretary, Melissa Scott.
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