August 2005 Meeting Minutes

Minutes
August 21, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by President Russ Kimball. Board members in attendance were Gerry Gabrys, Jack Damioli, David Jones and Bob Onorato. Bob Bennett was also present. Staff in attendance was Secretary/Treasurer Cathy Kerr.

Minutes: a motion was carried to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as distributed.

Financial report: a motion was carried to accept the financial report as presented. A motion was carried to accept the 2006 budget as presented.

Membership: Trey Mathew of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Arthur Torrent-Keith of Gaylord Opryland, Danny Hiatt of the Wynfrey Hotel (Birmingham) and Jeff Dahl of the Beau Rivage were presented as prospective members. A motion carried to accept all four applicants.

A motion carried to make Randy Smith an honorary member.

Once dues have been invoiced, HQ will send updates of current and delinquent members by state to each state vice president for follow up. HQ is also trying to update the database. Board members will be asked to assist in tracking down "lost" members.

The decision was made not to produce membership plaques for renewing members.

Slate of officers: The slate, as approved at the January meeting, will be presented to the membership at the annual meeting for affirmation.

Website: links to the Historic Hotels website, and keywords to attract tourists seeking golf, historic properties, beach resorts and classic hotels will be explored. Goal is to make SIA site more useful in attracting business to member properties. Susan Nunn of the Well-kept Web will be asked to talk with contacts provided by Jack Damioli and Dave Jones about possible links.

Future meetings: The winter 2006 meeting will be in March at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, hosted by Dave Legarce. Summer 2006 will be at the Williamsburg Inn, hosted by Nick DiMeglio. Winter 2007 is open; Summer 2007 will be hosted by Scott Brewton at Pinehurst. Jack Damioli has offered to host SIA's 100th annual meeting at the Greenbrier in summer 2008. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Kerr, CAE
Secretary/Treasurer