| Mr.
Hoops noted that Mr. Woehlke had forwarded to the Executive
Committee a contract for the 2004 leadership conference
from the Sagamore Hotel in Bolton Landing, NY, on Lake George.
Mr.
Woehlke reviewed the contract approval policy of the Society
and noted that since this contract reasonably could be expected
to exceed $100,000, it needed to be approved by the Executive
Committee or the Board.
Mr.
Hoops asked Mr. Schmelkin to discuss the locations that
had been explored to hold the 2004 leadership conference.
Mr. Schmelkin noted that based on advice from the Executive
Committee, he had negotiated a lower cost arrangement at
the Sagamore than had been previously reported to the committee.
Upon question from Mr. Hoops, he reported that the Sagamore
still exceeded the cost of other locations, but he said
that Mr. Kearney felt the difference could be reduced by
seeking sponsorships.
Mr.
Kearney had not yet arrived at the meeting and Mr. Hoops
asked if there was any objection to his declaring a recess
until lunchtime at which point Mr. Kearney was expected
to be present. There was no objection and the committee
adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
When
the committee reconvened at lunchtime, Mr. Kearney was briefed
on the morning’s discussion and explained why he thought
the Sagamore was the superior venue even at the higher cost.
He did note that the total cost could be reduced by obtaining
meeting sponsors.
Upon
motion by Mr. Piluso, seconded by Mr. Bloom, the committee,
after further discussion, approved the contract with the
Sagamore and directed Mr. Grumet to execute the agreement
on behalf of the Society. Mr. Nowicki voted to oppose.
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