Gwinnett Senior Golden Olympics Meeting Minutes

September 19, 2005    l0:00 A.M.

 

Our President, Al Sandham, opened the meeting by stating “This is the Kick-off Meeting for the 2006 Senior Olympics”.

 

The Treasurer, Eileen Giselbach, gave a report – Balance $7918.55 including 2 recent donations of $300 from Aetna, $1000 from The Wal-Mart, Lilburn and Scientific Atlanta pledged $500.  Eileen also brought up the need for another wagon to donate to the children’s hospital.  We voted on it and all were in favor of the new purchase to be donated to Egleston Hospital.

 

2005 was a record year for applications – 270.  Everyone that signs up becomes a member of the Senior Olympics and has the opportunity to attend 2 meetings a year; the Opening and Closing Meetings.  We intend to operate the Olympics in a very professional manner.  Members will have all voting privileges of the organization.

 

Election of new officers was concluded at the closing ceremonies and the officers for the next 2 years are:

 

            President                                Al Sandham

            Vice President                       H.D. (Doug) Jones

            Secretary                               Marie Hickman

            Treasurer                              Eileen Giselbach

            Historian                                Suzie Dodson

            Member at Large                  Dana Dow

            President Emeritus                Bob Giselbach

 

These members are the voting members of the Board of Directors.

 

Venue Managers- We want to thank you for the fine service you provided to the GSGO. With your help and sincere dedication, our 2005 games ran the smoothest ever.  There were a few minor complaints that we plan to address and correct at our venue meeting this year. We also plan to set uniform rules for the games so that there will be no question which manager’s decision is right or wrong.

 

The majority of venue managers are returning for this year.  However, there are many positions that are needed.  We will be sending out a letter stating which positions are still open and would like very much for you to volunteer for the position you would like and return the letter  to us.  We are looking for 100% co-operation.  It is not only rewarding but also a lot of fun.  So please sign up!  Mark your calendar for the Important Dates:

 

            Opening Date – April 21, 2006      Closing Date – May 19, 2006

            Registration closing – March 17, 2006   Late Registration Deadline APRIL 1

            Timely Registration Fee - $10     Late Registration Fee $15

 

Invitations will be sent out by Feb 2006

 

Another IMPORTANT DATE: Gwinnett Sr Health Fair October 28, 2005   9am to noon at the Bethesda Senior Center

 

Our Historian, Suzie Dodson, stated she had numerous pictures on all the venues and the medal winners but limited pictures of participants in the events.  Joanne Lynch suggested we change the pictures in our booklet.  We all agreed that our 2006 GSGO booklet should be revised and our President suggested more advertising of our sponsor be shown throughout the book. He also mentioned levels of sponsorship and the size of ad to be left open for a future meeting.  Bob Giselbach showed us a sample of a shirt with a small emblem instead of what we were using and everyone agreed to the new design.

 

Bob also introduced the new “fun day” at Ronald Reagan Park.  It will be the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting September 21, 2005 from 10: 00 am to 2:00 pm.

All seniors are invited from 50 years of age and older.  There will be five sports. Participants must join the Club and pay $1.00 a month fee.  Bring your own lunch and drinks. Come join in the fun.

 

Welcome to our new guests that attended our meeting.

Heather Worden, who has already agreed to be an Computer Assistant to the   

            President

Rachel Huckeba, brought to us by Fred McCauley. She will be the co-manager of the Tennis games

And Joe Brown brought to us by Bob Giselbach, just looking us over for now.

 

WELCOME, WE ARE GLAD YOU CAME TO JOIN US TODAY.

 

One more point of new business.  We are looking for 4 LEADERS for special assignments. If you are a “people person” that loves publicizing events, recruiting volunteers, solicit sponsorships or loves to run an event, responsible for the meal served and the activities involved, we need YOU.  The not-so-good news is, it is volunteer work.  The good news is, you are doing something you love. Contact Eileen 770-441-1682

 

There was no further business to discuss.  Our President adjourned the meeting

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted

                                                                        Marie Hickman, Secretary