January 2012 Meeting Minutes

MSFSC Minutes for January 9, 2012 at DQ Wasilla

The MSFSC held the monthly meeting at DQ in Wasilla. Members present were; Amanda Steward, Anne Marie Steward, Vannessa Steward, Jessica Borg, Casey Borg, Autumn Borg, Katarina Borg, Kaitlyn Randall, Lois Randall.

Fundraising was discussed and it was agreed we would sell Papa Murphy’s cards, and Subway cards. Members will purchase cards from the Treasurer (Jessica Borg) and they in turn would sell the cards and return profit to Jessica so that she can credit member’s club accounts for sales. Papa Murphy’s cards cost members $1 per card and members will sell cards for $5 per card. Subway cards will not be available until the end of January but members will purchase the cards from the Treasurer for $3 per card and members will sell the cards for $10 per card. This is a first come first serve basis. Please check with Jessica for availability or to reserve your cards. 982-5592

Donation letters will be updated to enable all members to benefit from letters if they wish to participate. The requirements were made that all who wish to participate in letter fundraisers would be required to present a minimum of 10 letters to managers or owners of companies by April 1st. Members are not required to participate. A list of company contacts would need to be sent to Jessica Borg so she can keep tract and update the email to participating members. Businesses for sponsorship that have been contacted so far are: Red Robin, Diversified Tire, SBS, Balanced Body Massage, Country Cuts, Conoco Philips, BP, Bouncing Bears, Mat Valley Federal Credit Union, Country Insurance, Northern Orthopedics, Enstar, 4 Seasons gear, Cash’s Carpet, MTA, Sheleah Day Spa, Carpet One, Pull Tab building

Raffle license was discussed. Requirements by the state are as follows:
a $20 fee
3 years as an active non profit company
25 Alaska residents as members

We do not qualify as we haven’t been an active non profit for 3 years. However, Amanda is looking into borrowing a license from the 4-H and Jessica is looking into borrowing from Lions Club of Palmer. A license is required for split the pot, raffle tickets etc.

Amanda has been in contact with Alaska Airlines for tickets to raffle, Jessica has contacted BP and Conoco Philips for possible donations or sponsorship for raffle.

It was decided that MSFSC will sponsor a party/fundraiser on Saturday night for Iditaskate. We would be looking into renting Bouncing Bears, or the Gym at Wasilla Middle School. Jessica and Amanda would check pricing at Bouncing Bears and Lois would check with the school. The club would sell pizza, drinks and concession. Jessica would look into a DJ for the gym, Door prizes. Jessica would also look into renting the bowling alley. The party would be from 6-9pm Saturday night. We will look into sending out information to skaters.

It was decided to have a basket silent auction at the Iditaskate in March. Each member will get 100% of profit to their accounts. If you decide to sell other items: dresses, etc members will also benefit 100% of profit. Non members will donate 20% of their profit to the MSFSC. Baskets will be a silent auction. Other items will need to be priced, as well as have a ticket attached to each item sold. The ticket will include name, address and phone number. If items do not have a ticket attached to them they will be considered a “Club” owned item and the club will receive full profit. There will be no exceptions.

Amanda will be looking into grants available for sports.

It was unanimously decided that if the club cost for any fundraiser does not exceed $100 each participating member will get full profit and the club will pay the costs. However, if the cost exceeds $100 the club would be reimbursed prior to dispersing the profits to participating members. For example: if the wrapping paper would have cost $120 we would reimburse the club cost and then disperse leftover profit to members. However, the cost did not exceed the $100 so members who participated got full profit.

The MSFSC meets every 2nd Monday of the month from 6-9pm at DQ Wasilla.

Submitted by: Jessica Borg, MSFSC Treasurer

DQ fundraising meeting

There will be a meeting from 6-9 pm tonight January 9th at DQ in Wasilla. We will be discussing Fundraising and a possible raffle. Please plan to attend. Thanks.

Upcoming Competitions & Deadlines

Here's a few of the upcoming competitions and deadlines to keep in mind;

• February 3rd ~ Testing & Application due for Skatefest
• March 1st ~ Application and Testing Due for Conference Championships in Orlando
• March 3rd & 4th SKATEFEST ~ WASILLA
• March 22nd ~ Testing and Application due for Riverskate in Soldotna
• April 22nd ~ Riverskate in Soldotna
• May 1st ~ Application and Testing due for WORLDS in Dallas
  
• May 26th - 28th ~ Conference Championships in Orlando
• July 23rd - 28th ~ WORLDS in Dallas, Tx

Wrapping Paper Table!

Are you hurriedly out finishing your Christmas shopping? If so, bring your gifts to Sports Authority in Wasilla and let the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club wrap them for you!


Here are some of our club members at our fundraising table!! Doesn't it look great?(thanks Jessica)

We'll be offering our wrapping services today from 11am-9pm and tomorrow from 1-9pm.

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Location:Sports Authority ~ Wasilla

Sports Authority Wrapping Paper Tables!!

We have just received confirmation that Sports Authority in Wasilla will allow us to have a wrapping paper table in their store on Monday Dec. 19th and Tuesday Dec. 20th!!

This is a great opportunity for YOU to make some money for your individual accounts. We are asking that interested members volunteer in 2hr time slots. There will need to be one adult present, representing each family. Kids can attend but we ask that they not be involved in the actual wrapping of the presents. Maybe they could assist with the bows or gift tags :)

The sports authority will provide us with one table and Jessica Borg (on behalf of the club) will supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows, ribbons and gift tags. **If your one of those "early bird" shoppers and already have all of your Christmas gifts wrapped and under the tree maybe you would be willing to donate some of these left over items to the club!**
Please wear your club coats if you have them, and a medal wouldn't be a bad idea either :) We will need two adults in each time slot.

If you would be interested in participating in this fundraising opportunity please email us your requested times ASAP!

These are the times available, the people who have already responded are filled in as tentative wrappers. If we have more people interested then time slots available we can either add more time or more evenly distribute the times we have.

MONDAY DEC 19th
11:00-1:00 - Ellis / Villanueva
1:00-3:00 - Villanueva / ?
3:00-5:00 - Villanueva / ?
5:00-7:00 - Steward / ?
7:00-9:00 - Steward / ?

TUESDAY DEC 20
11:00-1:00 - (This slot may be added if the Monday time slot was profitable)
1:00-3:00 - Bowers / Steward
3:00 - 5:00 - ? / ?
5:00 - 7:00 - Borg / ?
7:00 - 9:00 - Bowers / Borg

As I said, the names provided are not concrete times just willing volunteers. Please don't hesitate to ask for one of the times already taken. If you would like the opportunity to participate we will do our very best to get everyone in spots accordingly.

Please email the club at matsufigureskatingclub@hotmail.com
or Me (Natasha Bowers) at akabowers@hotmail.com
to reserve your spot or with any questions :)

Fundraiser Opportunity! ~ Gift Baskets for Brett Christmas Show

At the MSFSC meeting this evening a new fundraiser was added to the weekends festivities!!

We will be giving our currently active MSFSC members the opportunity to create gift baskets to auction at the Brett Christmas Show. 100% of the profits of your basket will go into YOUR account!!!

That's right, 100%!!

**How it will work : You bring your beautiful gift basket to the Brett Saturday evening.
(We are using the term "gift basket" loosly. This could be any "gift worthy" item that you think might be profitable for you. It can be a gently used skating dress, gift item, gift certificate, donated items, gift basket, home baked item........the options are endless).
**You fill out a Silent Auction Slip for your item
**You receive 100% of the profit of your item to your individual skating account

IF you are not currently a member of the MSFSC you may still sell items at the MSFSC Silent Auction Table, but 20% of those proceeds will go towards the Mat-Su Figure Skating Club.

Colony Christmas Parade, Meeting Reminder & Fundraisers!

Just a reminder....

The Mat-Su Figure Skating Club will be participating in

the "How Palmer Stole Christmas" Colony Christmas Parade

This Saturday, December 10th at 5:00

We will be meeting at the Palmer Police Station. Please plan on arriving no later then 4:15, we need to be lined up by 4:30pm.

The club has candy to hand out; please bring your Zuca's (if you have them), Club Jackets, and *warm* clothing :)

Amanda & Doris will be bringing Hot Chocolate and Natasha will be bringing Coffee to sell to chilly spectators during the fireworks. This was a *great* impromptu fundraiser last year, so this year we plan to be fully prepared!

All skaters are invited!!

***We are still looking for a volunteer to make two poster board signs, advertising our coffee & cocoa. If that's something you might be willing to help with please let us know! ***

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Our monthly club meeting & fundraiser will be held Monday the 12th of December. The fundraiser will begin at 5:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00.