Board Meeting

Topic:  Futurity moving to Springfield, IL A Show and elimination of the B Show for 2009

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 / 6:30 PM / The Machine Shed ~ Rockford, IL (7475 E. State St.)

R.S.V.P Jan Fedorow / 815-389-7977 

Dear Members, 

The Board and Officers of NIAHAC will be discussing the Futurity moving back with the A Show, as it was for many years in the past and subsequently the cancellation of the Roscoe B Show.  This is a decision that will generate controversy and mixed opinions and will not please all.   But I believe that if everyone approaches this with an open mind it will become very apparent that this is a sound financial decision.  It also will address the issue of the lack of volunteers that are so critical to efficiently manage two shows of this magnitude. 

A tremendous work effort goes into the management of these back to back shows and each year it has become harder and harder to justify the continuance of both shows.  After reviewing detailed analysis of the fees for both facilities it is Springfield that emerges as being more cost efficient and has the potential and capabilities for growth in the future. 

For a moment let’s focus on the issues the club faces in regard to adequate staffing for the A Show and the B Show.   It is a handful of people that run all the activities for the club.   This same group of people year after year are asked to work two week ends in a row and unselfishly they have done so.   It is now time for one of two things to happen,   we combine the two shows or new volunteers step forward to run the B Show in Roscoe. 

We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming meeting.  If you are not able to attend and would like to send comments please do so to Sharlynn Jacobs, President dovebarbay@comcast.net or Charlotte Kletecka, Vice President  chared2@charter.net 

Respectfully,