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Rockford Skating Club June Board Meeting minutes
Monday, June 15 , 2026
Time - 5:30pm
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
Melissa Dix - President
Carol Ueck - Vice President
Mark Lung - Treasurer
Karen Villebro - Secretary
Board Members -
Present:
David Kinser, Sandy Erickson,
Kate Yoho
RSC Club member - Kelly Ziegelbauer
Absent:
Mark Lung
Dawn Hastings
Kathy Torrence
Jennifer Shepeck
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:38 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen reviewed minutes from May meeting - no corrections or questions- Sandy makes a motion to approve, David seconds, all were in favor to approve
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark submitted report up to date and it was reviewed by the President and board. Carol makes a motion to approve, Kate seconds, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished Business:
Proposal for cruise & updates, fee, date and price - Carol - prices with cruise are increasing; Carol suggested it is up to the parents to decide if they want to spend the money for the cruise. Put out the question of interest on Team Reach after Carol gets pricing and details.
Electionrunner sent-Tonya M. Is monitoring, deadline June 14, 2026 for 2026/2027 board elections 61 voting members, 31 voted. Results have been tallied: new members were voted in: Kate Y. Stefany P. Kathy T. Kelly Z. and Elise T.
Who will be taking over (executive position) for checking presidents email and drives. Let Melissa know by June 21st.
Reservations for monthly meetings going forward - it was agreed by board to continue meetings at Goodwill Community room on Perryville. Melissa will send a notification to Goodwill.
New Business:
All signatures next session - digital. Registering with USFS through RSC on entryeeze will have permission slips. digital for those that are not USFS, RSC members and walk ins. - further discussion
Encourage cashless payment - pre registration - new device - further discussion
USFS has jackets that a club can order by June 30, USFS with emblem and flag but we would have to add RSC on it. Melissa will get pricing
Old Business:
Members awards were mailed.
Team Reach - please use this to communicate with everyone
Committee reports:
Competition - Cranberry Classic. Discussion on date change from Nov. 8th back to Nov. 1st.
Contract - Kate will send all dates to Gina to finalize contract
Ice committee Proposal - Kate - Sunday club Ice clarification has been confirmed with all dates of other competitions and no other conflicts - 2x a month - no freestyle - trial Aug. - November and if it does not work then re-evaluate Jan. - April. Possibly getting sponsors for ice times. Dates have been submitted for temporary planning to Gina, Carol approves the dates, Karen seconds, all were in favor.
Testing - Dawn sent clarification to members; will put that on website
Competition - Dawn spoke to Mae Wiza from the state USFS board and will have a zoom meeting about our competition. Discuss at June meeting. No update. Karen will reach out to Dawn.
Website - Sandy - continue to send emails to Sandy for updates to website
Skate shuttle. David checked if Jan would come to Rockford and set up in a garage. More information to come.
Skate safe compliance - make sure your update
Fundraising/Special Event -
Bundt cakes - sold at RPD Spring Ice show - ideas for the future - order more cakes, bags to carry cakes and allow cash and cashless transactions ? Mark is tallying up what our profit was.
Advertising - Oksana was on local TV regarding the RSC clinic
Test Board - Dawn Claerbout - up to date
Social Media chair - Elise Thompson sent a message on team reach regarding increasing our social media presence to get sponsors. Please invite all of your friends on Facebook to like our page
Volunteer - Jennifer- hours updated - scholarship fund donation to complete volunteer hours - email will be sent out.
Membership renewals are now open. Melissa will process all USFS figure skating renewals weekly on Sundays starting 6/28/26 through 9/15/26. Then 2x a month on the 1st & 3rd Sundays. For anyone that needs to be renewed during the week there will be a $15 charge. Once renewals start, lists will be sent to all coaches with their renewed skaters. If skaters do not have a coach listed or update on their memberships, they will need to do so.
scholarship - Schlomo and Binah will continue
picture frame in display case - pictures from the banquet need to be added.
Oksana clinic - classes - private lessons skater pays for freestyle - Wed. /Thurs. 6-10:50 am and Wed. 1-5:50pm and Thursday 2:10-5:10pm - $50 per 20 min. Private lesson schedule will be released after the clinic closes on June 28th. Melissa is working with entryeeze to set up the private lessons. Schedule zoom meeting to discuss further.
Next meeting: July 20 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:26 p.m. -Carol makes motion to adjourn, Kate seconds all in favor
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Rockford Skating Club May Board Meeting minutes
Monday, May 18 , 2026
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
Melissa Dix - President
Carol Ueck - Vice President
Mark Lung - Treasurer
Karen Villebro - Secretary
Board Members -
Present:
David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Jennifer Shepeck, Dawn Hastings, Kathy Torrence
Absent:
Kate Yoho
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:38 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - annual banquet meeting minutes were emailed to RSC board
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained report up to date - Kathy makes a motion to approve, Dawn second, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished Business:
Proposal for cruise & updates, fee, date and price - Carol - discussion June board meeting.
Electionrunner sent-Tonya M. Is monitoring, deadline June 14, 2026 for 2026/2027 board elections
Who will be taking over checking RSC skate club, membership, and President email accounts - secretary that does minutes and secretary for respondents - further discussion
Skate sharpen shuttle - Tammy Whitehead will pick them up on Wednesday - and return same day - skates can be dropped off on Tuesday or Wednesday morning - box with skates marked with skaters name and and money in envelope for each set of skates will be behind desk at Carlson -
New Business:
All signatures next session - digital. Registering with USFS through RSC on entryeeze will have permission slips. digital for those that are not USFS, RSC members and walk ins. - further discussion
Encourage cashless payment - pre registration - new device - further discussion
Old Business:
Reminders Coaches pricing will increase this coming year to align with USFS
Members who did not get awards at banquet will be mailed.
Proposal and new business:
Kate proposal for volunteer hours - new ideas proposed
Melissa proposal for membership pricing and volunteer pricing if volunteer hours are taken away to align with Skokie, Dawn makes a motion to keep volunteer hours at 5 hours per family each year, Kathy second, all were in favor.
Committee reports:
Competition - Dawn spoke to Mae Wiza from the state USFS board and will have a zoom meeting about our competition. Discuss at June meeting
Testing - please tell skaters that we only send congratulation emails when USFS notifies us. Also emails are sent based on what tests and honors based on USFS notifications
Skate safe compliance - make sure your updated
Ice committee / club ice committee
Club ice dates for next season - reservation needs for dates secured - further discussion
stars on ice report - great time - in the future more specifics about bus times for pick up and drop off
determine themed dates put on flyers for next season club ice dates in advance - further discussion
Fundraising/Special Event -
Bundt cakes - sold at RPD Spring Ice show - ideas for the future - order more cakes, bags to carry cakes and allow and cash and cashless? Mark is tallying up what our profit was.
Design - website up to date
Test Board - Dawn Claerbout - up to date
Social Media chair - Elise Thompson posting on FB and instagram
Advertising - Oksana was on local television about the upcoming RSC sponsored event in July
Volunteer - Jennifer hours updated - more opportunities to get volunteer hours by end of year - learn to skate tables - $10 per hour towards scholarship fund - or $75 of no volunteer hours during the year. She will send out an email.
Membership next year late fee after 9/15 will be charged - $35
scholarship - no update
picture frame in display case
Oksana clinic - classes - private lessons skater pays for freestyle - Wed. /Thurs. 6-10:50 am and Wed. 1-5:50pm and Thursday 2:10-5:10pm - $45 per 20 min. Private lesson schedule will be released after the clinic closes on June 28th. Melissa is working with entryeeze to set up the private lessons
Next meeting: June @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:19p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Jennifer seconds all in favor
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Rockford Skating Club Banquet Board Meeting minutes
Sunday May 3, 2026
Location - Rockford Country Club
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
Melissa Dix - President
Carol Ueck - Vice President
Mark Lung - Treasurer
Karen Villebro - Secretary
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Kate Yoho, Sandy Erickson
Jennifer Shepeck, Dawn Hastings, Kathy Torrence
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
11:50 a.m.
Melissa - mission reading:
The purpose of our club is to aid members in fulfilling their individual goals in the sport, while promoting a spirt of camaraderie, respect, and good sportsmanship among fellow skaters membership in the club is open to skaters of all ages and abilities.
11:55 - Karen and Mark, executive offices, present their minutes from last Banquet -
Karen reviewed the secretaries report, was approved by Dawn H., second by Kathy T.,all were in favor.
Mark presented the treasurer’s report and was approved by Dawn C., second by Carol U., all were in favor.
New Business:
Summary of Last Years Activities:
12:05 - Melissa - RSC recap, RPD and RSC met for several meetings to discuss the future of our partnership and how we can work together forward. Club ice, although condensed, was a great success. Cranberry and 2 exhibitions rounded out our season
Upcoming Season:
Melissa - Times are changing, we will be voting electronically (for members who are 18 and older and have a USFS membership number) after the banquet to give anyone who is interested the opportunity to ask questions about the board and expectations. Electronic.com update emails reminder for the election which will be held electronically 1 week after the banquet. Also adding team reach - explained by Dawn Hastings to be used as a communication tool with all club members: https://www.teamreach.com/video.php - good points - calendar option with all the events for the entire year to give everyone access to see the events, messaging you can ask questions to the board or communicate with other skaters or members, anyone can upload photos. You have to download the app to your phone - code to be used to download is 25FREESTYLE to join. Question - can the freestyle schedule be added to the calendar - yes here is a picture of the month can be added; Reach out to a board member or Dawn Hastings with questions.
Upcoming news: Oksana Baiul - skating clinic this summer and Cruise 2027.
Carol - Oksana Baiul flyer was presented at the banquet. Registration will be open 2 weeks after the ice show through a link. Oksana was 16 when won the gold medal in the Olympics. Classes will be opened up to register then private lessons.
Current Board introductions:
Executive Board members that filled the 2025/2026 term:
Melissa Dix-President
Carol Ueck-Vice President - USFS Liaison
Karen Villebro-Secretary
Mark Lung-Treasurer
Board members who served their 2nd year of their 2 year 2025/2026 term
David Kinser - Park District Liaisons; master choreographer
Sandy Erickson- management of web design for website
Dawn Hastings - competition chair & Mod Pizza fundraiser
Kathy Torrence - club ice planning
Jennifer Shepeck - volunteer and fundraising chair (Bundt cake sales volunteer)
Board member who served their first 2025/2026 term:
Kate Yoho - Park District Liason; event coordinator (Bundt cake sales volunteer)
Other Committee volunteers:
Jamie Milo’s - unknowingly took on the role of skate elite/club membership committee chair
Mark - skate safe and ice committee
Shlomo and Binah Wing - scholarships committee chair
Dawn Clarebout - test committee chair
Tonya M. - elections committee
Samatha Carter - RSC official photographer
Elizabeth Sartian - RSC membership materials
Elise Thompson - Competition chair
Shlomo and Binah - Seniors presented flowers and gift bags by coachs Kathy and Carol - Samantha Hobbs. Abby Markhart and Kayla Sheer
RSC senior scholarship award - presented to Samantha Hobbs, Abby Markhart
Awards were presented by Dawn C., Kathy T., Carol U., David K.: Gold Skating skills - Erin Lundington, Lilly Wing, Ryan Brown, Syrianna Gomez, Abby Markhert
USFS - tests passed and Axel club awards given to various club members
Patches given to those who passed Learn to skate Skating Skills
Coaches gave out Certificates of Achievemants to all skaters
Gift given to Melissa Dix as President for the last 2 years of the RSC - Melissa will not be running for the President position going into 2026/2027. Melissa will continue to be membership chairman.
Melissa - summary of last year's activities: first summer program at Janesville, first Halloween show, Kelly Hobbs clinic, Ice Hogs game, Junior Board, end of year competition.
Membership floor open to address - Kathy has flyers to develop summer camp in Janesville - more information to come in June and July for camp - Erin said freestyle ice at Riverview in July.
Adjournment: 12:59 p.m. - Mark makes motion to adjourn, Sandy E. seconds, all were in favor to approve
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Rockford Skating Club March, 2026 Board Meeting minutes
April 20, 2026
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodmill
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: Sandy Erickson, Kathy Torrence,
Dawn Hastings
On virtual - Kate Yoho
Absent: David Kinser
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:45 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - discussion,March. meeting minutes- Mark makes a motion to approve, Jennifer seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained year to date report. Kathy makes a motion to approve the minutes, Jennifer seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Unfinished Business:
proposal for cruise - year 2027 - proposed dates (for 7 day cruise) - June 11-18. Carol received new flyers - we need an approximate number of skaters - 30? Open up to RSC members to start then open up to non members. There is an ice coverage cost 325.00 per use, lighting cost, stage staff, sound cost, 325.00. More information to come.
Banquet - May 3rd; @ 11:30 Rockford Country Club. Elections.com sent to all voting members as a test. Tanya will watch the election results. Voting will be held electronically after the banquet. All eligible members will have a 2 weeks time period to vote once a date is set.
Elections - President and 4 open members at large positions. Interested member at large position on ballot: Kelly Ziegelbauer.
Scholarships - review next year- quick recap of proposal to enlarge the dollar amount given in scholarships based on a tiered criteria for each skater.
Team Reach app - communicate with all membership
New Business:
Hometown Club-Logo
car decals at 815
Banquet May 3, 11:30 Rockford Country Club food and 3 seniors to get recognized
change up the bulletin board monthly - Kate
Old Business:
Coach pricing will increase this coming year to align with USFS
Membership Materials updated ready to print
Jump class move to what date - depends on demand whether held in summer
Oksana clinic - July 17, 2026 - Carol has more planning to come
Ed Mann taking our votes at proxy to USFS convention - Carol and Karen are delegates
Committee reports and Proposal:
Testing. -
Competition -
Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol
Stars on Ice - all seats have been sold.
Fundraising -
sponsorship proposal - do we want to continue discussion
Mod Pizza completed
Bundt cakes for show - Jennifer S. Needs more information on how many to order - contact person
Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers - include places to get skates serviced - added to website and flyers
add put into the program for RSC Ice Show
Social Media Chair - Elise Thompson and Kate
Membership - 124 members renewed - currently looking for membership co-chair
Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
skate sharp shuttle - Kate
Display case - updates - thanks to Kate, Tian and Elise
Park District High School Team - partnership with RSC in sponsorship? Not required to be members of RSC.
Dawn brought up recognition on continuous gold items to those skaters that passed
Committees - workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, instagram
Park District - Ice maintenance, heat, ice going down.
Next meeting: May 18 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:23p.m. - Mark makes motion to adjourn, Dawn seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club March, 2026 Board Meeting minutes
March 16, 2026
Time - 5:30
Location - google meet
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Kathy Torrence,
Dawn Hastings, Kate Yoho
Absent: Jennifer Schepick
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:34 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - discussion, Feb. meeting minutes- Kate makes a motion to approve, Kathy seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained year to date report. Carol makes a motion to approve the minutes, Karen seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Unfinished Business:
proposal for cruise - year 2027 - proposed dates (for 7 day cruise) - June 11-18 ? Carol received new flyers - we need an approximate number of skaters - 30? Open up to RSC members to start then open up to non members.
Banquet - May 3rd; @ 11:30 Kate will meet with Rockford Country Club for menu. Tonya is getting data together for electronic voting; email sent to members to upgrade memberships if they would like to vote.(deadline for membership change)
Jumps class move dates/location. Carol would like to keep it at Carlson and change location when summer start possibly mid June.
New Business:
New digital picture frame complete. Melissa brought frame home to up date photos.
Oksana Baiui Olympic Champion. clinic - Carol update - July 17 week. Carol is looking at air flights. Oksana price is $65 / ½ hour. For private lesson- Schedule. - 30 min warm up. Levels on ice Lunch included. Media - adult edges and freestyle. (4 hour of ice rental) price per skater to be determined.
Banquet May 3rd - location Rockford Country Club - 11:30
Team Reach app - pros/cons - more discussion. Talk in April.
Ed Mann email
Karen - proposal for Jake & Helen clinic - 1 ½ hour on a Sunday in the fall / September. More to come.
Sandy - proposal for scholarship increase - revisit in April on agenda.
Old Business:
Coach pricing will increase this coming year to align with USFS
Ice Hogs exhibition cancelled
Rohene Ward cancelled due to scheduling
Committee reports and Proposal:
Testing. -
Competition -
Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol
Stars on Ice - all seats have been sold.
Fundraising -
sponsorship proposal - lists benefits of sponsoring - different levels of sponsorships - email sent to Danielle Potter
Mod Pizza April 12 - fundraisers - need flyers. Texas Roadhouse sell peanuts $5-6 each. Have each member sell. Carol asking Gina if we can sell Bundt cakes during spring show. Selling apparel as a fund raiser. Dawn and Kate
sponsorship proposal
Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers - include places to get skates serviced - added to website and flyers
Social Media Chair - Elise Thompson and Kate
Pictures up on Google Drive from exhibition.
Advertising - fact sheet - Liz
Membership - 124 members renewed - currently looking for membership co-chair
Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
Skate sharpen shuttle - volunteer needed
Volunteer hours update Jennifer
Volunteer table during RPD LTS - Gina emailed dates and times March, April, May - during Learn to Skate -
Display case - updates - thanks to Kate, Tian and Elise
Park District Team - partnership with RSC in sponsorship? Not required to be members of RSC.
Committees - workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, instagram
Park District - Ice maintenance, heat, ice going down.
Next meeting: April 20 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 6:56 p.m. - Carol makes motion to adjourn, Kathy seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club February, 2026 Board Meeting minutes
Feb. 2026
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Jennifer Schepick
Dawn Hastings, Kate Yoho
Absent: Kathy Torrence
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:33p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - discussion, Jan. meeting minutes- Mark makes a motion to approve, Sandy seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained year to date report. Kate makes a motion to approve the minutes, Jennifer seconds, all were in favor to approve.
Unfinished
Reminder - only use “group me” during hours 8am - 8pm
outside proposal for cruise - members only for year 2027 - dates June 7,11, (for 7 day cruise)
Membership renewal deadline for next year renewal late fee. $35 late renewal fee past September 15th.
New Business:
New digital picture frame has been loaded. Subscription $39 annually Mark makes a motion and Dawn Seconds all were in favor - ability to load more pictures in folders and organized by events
New RSC Board for next season - let us know your thoughts by March. Use Runner.com - fine tuning the process
Proposal for the bus to Stars on Ice - Dawn made a motion for the smaller bus and Jennifer seconds, all were in favor
Banquet May 3rd - David makes a motion for the date and time and Jennifer seconds, all were in favor - location Rockford Country Club - 11:00
Proposal to Move jump class to Peak Sports - Thursdays 5:30pm $25/45 minutes - transition over in March 5th
Old Business:
Reminder - board member need to stay updated on club membership, and compliant with background check and safe sport
Ice Hogs exhibition cancelled
Rohene Ward - Carol & David to report he is interested in holding a clinic - Jake & Helen 1 ½ hour for $400
Committee reports and Proposal:
Testing. -
Competition - 815
Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol
● exhibition at the last club ice -
Fundraising -
● sponsorship proposal - lists benefits of sponsoring - different levels of sponsorships - email sent to Danielle Potter
● Mod Pizza, Culver fundraisers - Dawn and Kate
Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers - include places to get skates serviced - added to website and flyers
Advertising - fact sheet - Liz
Membership - 124 members renewed - currently looking for membership co-chair
Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
● Skate sharpen shuttle - volunteer
● Volunteer hours loaded up to date - Jennifer
● Volunteer hours from RSC members theater and synchro, should they be safe sport - proposals -
● Volunteer table during RPD LTS - Gina emailed dates and times Feb, March, April, May - during Learn to Skate -
Display case - updates - thanks to Kate, Tian and Elise
Committees - workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, instagram
Park District - Carol & Melissa will be meeting to discuss continued collaboration
Next meeting: March 16 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:30p.m. - Mark makes motion to adjourn, Carol seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club January, 2026 Board Meeting minutes
Jan., 2026
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Kathy Torrence
Dawn Hastings, Kate Yoho
Absent: Jennifer Shepeck
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:35 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - discussion, Nov. meeting minutes- Kate makes a motion to approve, Dawn second, all were in favor to approve.
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained year to date report - 2 seniors graduating in 2026. Dawn makes a motion to move scholarship monies to the account. Kathy makes a motion to approve the minutes, Carol second, all were in favor to approve.
Unfinished
Reminder - only use “group me” during hours 8am - 8pm
outside proposal for cruise - review at January and February meeting and list information on website in March. Send a flyer feeler out as a online vote to see how many would be interested. Flyer posted on website with “more information to come”.
Membership renewal deadline for next year renewal late fee. Carol makes a motion to charge $35 late renewal fee past September 15th. Dawn seconds the motion to increase the late fee.
New Business:
New digital picture frame has been loaded. Kate will check with Gina and set up in the display case.
New RSC Board for next season - let us know your thoughts by March
Old Business:
Reminder - board member need to stay updated on club membership, and compliant with background check and safe sport
Ice Hogs exhibition? Date confirmed March 20th? Waiting to hear from a sponsor for the event.
Rohene Ward - Carol & David to report he is interested in holding a clinic
Committee reports and Proposal:
Testing. - Dawn C. - Feb. 22, sign up deadline is Feb. 11
Competition - Dawn H. & Elise - 815 - Feb. 22. 10 have signed up. Jan. 25 is the cut off date to sign up. Need 55 skaters to sign up minimum.
Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol
Setting up a case with Scott Hamilton items
Fundraising
Starbucks basket raffle (need approval with RPD) Melissa will contact Danielle Potter - need permit to have raffles? Ask Tanya M. If she wants to sell Super Bowl squares for a fund raiser. Monies toward scholarship fund.
sponsorship proposal - lists benefits of sponsoring - different levels of sponsorships -
app for fundraisers on snap or E teams sponsor. (Hockey teams do this for donations) use to offset costs for multiple things, upcoming events etc. Discussion to come.
Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers - include places to get skates serviced - added to website and flyers
Advertising - fact sheet - 2 volunteers to help design
Membership - 122 members renewed - currently looking for membership chair
Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
Skate sharpen shuttle not ran past few months - volunteer
Volunteer hours from RSC members theater and synchro, should they be safe sport - proposals -
Volunteer table during RPD LTS - Jenn needs specific dates and times. Gina has been emailed for dates and time
Display case - updates
Committees - workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest instructors, instagram
Park District - Carol & Melissa will be meeting to discuss continued collaborations
Stars on Ice is May 8th at Rosemont - see if we can get group tickets for the club.
Next meeting: Feb.16 , @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 6:54 p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Sandy seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club October Board Meeting minutes
Nov. 17, 2025
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung - on google meets
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Kathy Torrence
Dawn Hastings, Jennifer Schepick, Kate Yoho
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:39 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
1. Secretary report: Karen - discussion, Oct. meeting minutes- Carol makes a motion to approve, Dawn second, all were in favor to approve.
2. Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained Oct. report - need to know how many seniors graduating in 2026 - change Feb. exhibition to 1 hour - Dawn makes a motion to approve, Kathy second, all were in favor to approve.
Unfinished
1. Reminder - only use “group me” during hours 8am - 8pm
2. outside proposal for cruise - review at January and February meeting and list information on website in March. Send a feeler out as a online vote to see how many would be interested.
3. Membership renewal deadline for next year 9/15 or $50 late renewal late fee. More discussion on the late fee.
New Business:
1. New digital picture frame for tables at RPD learn to skate, Melissa suggested we purchase a new digital frame. Kathy makes a motion to purchase a new frame up to $150, Carol seconds, all in favor.
2. No RSC Board meeting in December - Sandy make a motion, Kate seconds, all in favor.
3. Looking for anyone interested in joining the RSC Board next year.
Old Business:
1. Reminder - board member need to stay updated on club membership, and compliant with background check and safe sport
2. Ice Hogs exhibition? Cancelled? Kate had mentioned sponsored by T Mobile. Ice Hog Dates available - Friday March 20 at 7pm, Sunday March 22 at 4pm. 2 - 1 hour practices. Dawn makes a motion for Friday and Janesville practice ice on March 1 & 8 and Sandy seconds, all in favor. David will check on Janesville ice rental. Kate will create a save the date flyer.
3. Rohene Ward - update - more to come
Committee reports and Proposal:
1. Testing. - Dawn C. -
2. Competition - Dawn H. - Cranberry update - the day went smooth. Looking for someone to take over chairing 815 - Feb. 22, 2026 competition. Possible interest as chair and will need a co-chair. Dawn will stay on as administrator.
3. Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol
● Holiday Party - day of exhibition - put up decorations
● Olympics viewing party - Melissa will ask Park District if there is an interest for a joint venture
4. Fundraising
● Starbucks basket raffle (need approval with RPD) Melissa will contact Danielle Potter
● sponsorship proposal - Dubuque Figure Skating Club lists benefits of sponsoring - different levels of sponsorships - David makes a motion and Kathy seconds to explore, all in favor
● app for fundraisers on snap or E teams sponsor. (Hockey teams do this for donations) use to offset costs for multiple things, upcoming events etc. Discussion to come.
5. Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers - similar to Wagon Wheel to be used in show cases, during events, LTS volunteers. A membership booklet showing what the club costs and what they offer as a member. Sandy and Melissa will create the document.
6. Advertising - fact sheet
7. Membership - 86 members renewed - 21 new members
8. Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
● Skate sharpen shuttle to Rainbo, Jan or Morris -
● Volunteer hours from RSC members theater and synchro, should they be safe sport - proposals - discuss next month
● Volunteer table during RPD LTS - Jenn needs specifics with dates and times. Volunteers needed for exhibition to set up decorations 3:30-4 and 5-5:30. Set up food and volunteer to bring cookies and candy canes, marshmallows, help as ice monitor with David.
9. Display case - Dawn H. - RPD & RSC through the years (Scott Hamilton merch) Kate will Send pictures to Walgreens to put up in the display cases and interchange them monthly of club skaters in different events.
10. Committees - competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest instructors
11. Invite Park District to next meeting - RPD Director Gina could not attend - Danielle Potter from RPD downtown
Next meeting: Jan. 19, @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:06 p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Kate seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club October Board Meeting minutes
Oct. 20, 2025
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung - absent
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Sandy Erickson, Kathy Torrence
Dawn Hastings,
Kate Yoho - on zoom, Jennifer Schepick - on zoom
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:36 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
1. Secretary report: Karen - discussion, September meeting minutes- Kathy makes a motion to approve, Carol second, all were in favor to approve
2. Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained September report - Dawn makes a motion to approve, Sandy second, all were in favor to approve Mark will get reimbursed for expenses of $113 - Kathy approved, Carol 2nd, all were in favor - ok to reimburse Ryan Browns club ice from last year - ok to set aside scholarship funds - all approved.
Unfinished
1. Reminder - only use “group me” during hours 8pm-8am
New Business:
1. Samantha Carter - RSC photographer
2. Wings volunteered to be scholarship chair
3. adding contracts to website - agreed to let club members know if they are interested in seeing the agreement to reach out. Not post it on the website
4. Sierra Newton, Travel Agent - guest speaker - Ice show at sea! RSC skaters can do a show at sea; one show per each 7 day cruise sailing includes practice ice. Royal Caribbean - Adventure at sea - June 12, 2026; to Aruba leaving from Port Canaveral - Symphony at sea blocked space June 28, 2026; 2 stops in Mexico and 1 in Honduras leaving from Galveston - $50 deposit - Carol suggested looking at 2027 to plan.
5. Exhibition - send music to Kate by Friday at 5:00 pm - send via email - rscsocialchair@gmail.com
Old Business:
1. Reminder - board member need to stay updated on club membership, and compliant with background check and safe sport
2. Ice Hogs exhibition? Cancelled
3. Rohene Ward - update - more to come
Committee reports and Proposal:
● Testing. - Dawn C. -
● Competition - Dawn H.
a. Flyer posted on facebook, instagram & website - late sign up $10 fee charged b. It was agreed to charge a fee if a late change comes through with a coach and if music comes in late
c. various items need to be printed - Dawn will send to Carol (Kathy needs to make a motion to purchase a printer, David seconds, all were in favor)
d. mugs arrived - 120 ordered
e. judges gift - a mug with gas card etc
f. Extra mugs sold for $10
g. Dawn C. - awards ordered
h. Dawn H. Creating the program
i. sell candy bars, crock charms, used skating dresses
● Ice Committee/club ice committee - Mark, Kate, Carol - prepaid for all 5 to get discount - no pro-rate
● Jackets during club ice - 815 could order (bulk order- they would do the embroidery and pay directly to 815 store) - order other items with RSC logo.
● Which clinics are included in the price- extra fee to take both $10 ● skill level for power class
● Fundraising
● Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com flyers not posted on website
● Advertising - RPD proposal - do we print another brochure or use a reusable fact sheet
● Membership - 105 members renewed - 815 skaters are not required to be RSC members
● Volunteer - opportunities Jennifer -
a. Skate shuttle to Rainbo - Kelley Z. Volunteered this week
b. looking for volunteers for cranberry; club ice; exhibition - send Jennifer a list on what is needed with start and end times
c. Volunteer hours from RSC members theater and synchro, should they be safe sport - proposals - discuss next month
● Display case - Dawn H. - RPD & RSC through the years (Scott Hamilton merch)
● Committees - competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest instructors
● Invite Park District to next meeting - Danielle Potter and Gina
Next meeting: Nov. 17 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:11 p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Sandy seconds, all in favor.
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Rockford Skating Club September Board Meeting minutes
Sept. 15, 2025
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Kate Yoho, Sandy Erickson, Dawn Hastings, Kathy Torrence Absent: Jennifer Schepick
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:36 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
1. Secretary report: Karen - discussion, August meeting minutes- . Carol makes a motion to approve, Kathy second, all were in favor to approve
2. Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained August report - Kate makes a motion to approve, Dawn H. second, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished
1. Meeting with RPD recap (no contract received for approval yet)
New Business:
1. Group me - Sandy Erickson
● Too much communication-committees communicate information once done ● Group me - having time restraints on sending messages like evening and morning hours. Or if there is a task that is going to one particular person only reach out to that person individually. Once contract is done everything should tone down. ● Lack of committee chair person for some
● Time restraints for messages
● More than 1 per month commitment
● Propose and alternate form of communication
1. US figure skating bids for competitions? Illinois Skating Council approval? 2 sheets of ice? Are requirements too high to hold an event?
Old Business:
1. Proposals for new ideas - if wanting to discuss ideas, pricing, dates, times - Passing out outlines or on the screen to present.
● Broader guidelines for proposals
● time limit
● why slides (visual)
2. Reminders - board members need to renew club membership/compliance, background check, safe sport - all compliant - Mark will check if a report can be ran
Committee reports and Proposal:
● Competition - Dawn H. - deadline for Cranberry is Oct. 4th
● Testing. - Dawn C. - judges have been secured
● Ice Committee/club ice committee proposal - Mark, Kate, Carol - changes to come once the RPD contract is signed. Kathy has different ideas - Proposal of programming and freestyle ideas. Payment plan in advance? Possibly asking Rohene to come for a clinic.
● Jackets during club ice - 815 could order (bulk order- they would do the embroidery and pay directly to 815 store) - order other items with RSC logo.
● Fundraising - Kendra Scott jewelry - clean cage and items would be an on line auction - opportunity to use “snap mobile” to raise money (Kathy T. Will get information on how it works)
● Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com sign up on Entryeeze through contract ice or guest member
● Advertising - RPD proposal - do we print another brochure or use a reusable fact sheet
● Membership - 91 members renewed
● Volunteer - opportunities
● Rainbo Sports reached out to look for partners - Melissa tagged them with 815 skate shop
● Skate sharpen shuttle a success - 8 pairs of skates sharpened - Cloe Cheung earned 5 volunteer hours
● Volunteer hours from RSC members theater and synchro, should they be safe sport - proposals
● Display case - Carol and Melissa - RPD & RSC through the years (Scott Hamilton merch)
● Committees - scholarship chair, competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest instructors
Next meeting: Oct. 20 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:01 p.m. - Mark makes motion to adjourn, Dawn seconds, all in favor
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Rockford Skating Club August Board Meeting minutes
Aug. 11, 2025
Time - 5:30
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Kate Yoho, Sandy Erickson, Dawn Hastings, Kathy Torrence
Absent: Jennifer Schepick
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:44 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary report: Karen - discussion, June meeting minutes- Dawn H. makes a motion to approve, Kathy second, all were in favor to approve
Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained June report - Kathy makes a motion to approve, Carol second, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished
Meeting with RPD recap will be at the end of this meeting
New Business:
USFS packet - Mark will get packet by the end of the month or can use the digital information
Old Business:
Contract review - briefly if any comments after reviewing rewrite
Proposals for new ideas - if wanting to discuss ideas, pricing, dates, times
Reminders - board members need to renew club membership/compliance, background check, safe sport
Committee reports and Proposals:
Competition - Dawn H. - no update
Testing. - Dawn C. - no update
Ice Committee/club ice committee proposal - Mark, Kate, Kathy, Carol & David - changes to come once the RPD contract is signed. Kathy has different ideas
Fundraising -
Design - new site https://www.rockfordskating.com
Advertising - RPD proposal
Membership - 68 members renewed
Volunteer - 7 pairs of skates taken to Crystal Lake by Melissa for Jan to sharpen
Display case - Carol and Melissa - RPD & RSC through the years (table for next meeting)
Committees - scholarship chair, competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest instructors
Park district - RPD liaisons - recap from meeting and prep for next meeting, review email from RPD Danelle
Club jackets - group order beginning of club ice - revisit next meeting
Next meeting: Sept. 15 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:15 p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Kate seconds, all in favor
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Rockford Skating Club July Board Meeting minutes
July 24, 2025
Time - 5:40
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Kate Yoho, Sandy Erickson, Dawn Hasting
Absent: Kathy Torrence, Jennifer Schepick
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:44 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
1. Secretary report: Karen - discussion, June meeting minutes- Mark makes a motion
to approve, Kate second, all were in favor to approve
2. Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained June report - Karen makes a motion to
approve, Dawn second, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished
1. Reminders - board members need to renew club memberships/compliance
background check/safe sport
2. Proposals for new ideas - if wanting to discuss ideas, pricing, dates, times
3. Contract Review - comments after review rewrite - all reviewed
New Business:
1. Contract ice payment preparation - not sure what will be there to set a price
2. New skate season/board commitment signing
Old Business:
1. Cashless payments - revisit at next meeting **
Committee reports:
1. Competition - Dawn does not have any new information - dates - Cranberry - Nov. 2,
815 - Feb. 22
2. Virtual testing - Dawn C. Last virtual was small - try another one in the fall
3. Skate safe compliance
4. Ice committee / club ice committee - proposal
a. determine themed dates put on flyers for next season club ice dates in
advance - on a calendar - more to come
5. Fundraising - Kendra Scott jewelry/Special Event
6. Design - flyers for club ice, banner design, membership flyers - Sandy E. - proposal
switch word press to square space - Dawn made a motion to approve changing to
square space, Carol second, all were in favor
7. display case - Carol and David RPD & RSC through the years - more to come - Dawn
H. Will volunteer
8. Advertising - RPD proposal - advertising cost in the RPD program, videos, would it be
beneficial to spend the money. Thoughts would be to use our website, facebook,
social media at no cost to get our club information.
9. Membership - 58 renewed; associate member not recognized with her peers - takes
lessons at our rink - if you have a full membership through another club, that is
where you register for testing, competing etc. not through the associate
membership
10. Possible Volunteer hours - driving members skates to Jan the skate man when he’s
at Crystal Lake for skate sharpening & return to Carlson $30 cash in boot - Melissa is
taking skates on Aug. 5th
11. Committees - scholarship chair, competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest
instructors, ice show committee, sharpening our skills workshop/camps/guest
instructors
12. Park district - RPD liaisons - schedule updates -
13. Club jackets - group order beginning of club ice - revisit next meeting
14. Kate - Dan’s memorial Saturday - donate personally
Next meeting: August 11 @ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 6:46 p.m. - Dawn makes motion to adjourn, Kate seconds, all in favor
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Rockford Skating Club June Board Meeting minutes
June 26, 2025
Time - 5:40
Location - Goodwill Meeting Room on Perryville
Minute Taker - Karen Villebro
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Attendees:
President - Melissa Dix
Vice President - Carol Ueck
Treasurer- Mark Lung
Secretary- Karen Villebro
Board Members -
Attendance: David Kinser, Kate Yoho, Kathy Torrence
Absent: Sandy Erickson, Dawn Hasting, Jennifer Schepick
Agenda:
Call meeting to order:
5:43 p.m.
Officer’s Reports
1. Secretary report: Karen - discussion, May meeting minutes- Kathy makes a motion to approve, Kate second, all were in favor to approve
2. Treasurer report: discussion, Mark explained May report - Karen makes a motion to approve, Carol second, all were in favor to approve
Unfinished
1. Membership drive - Karen will let coaches know at next months meeting and monthly thereafter on who has renewed their membership
2. All codes of conduct, photo waivers and release of injury are in Entryeeze membership when joining and renewal (no paperwork at club ice desk moving forward)
New Business:
1. Contract adjustments: Confirm cost of room for jumps class and ok to use for ½ hour? Meeting room cost is included in the competition fee cost? Approval of flyer by RSC verbiage adjustments. Send to Gina to have contract adjustments made and if approved then sign the contract.
2. Committees - bring proposals ready to present to board meeting eliminating brainstorming sessions and missed agenda topics
3. All persons in membership system, contact, payment tracking - moving forward - non members can pay their time through entryeeze contract ice - guest pass proposal
4. Board members make sure your loop Compliance, is current with background checks and skate safe
Old Business:
1. Cashless payments - revisit at next meeting
2. Janesville - email has been sent about possible LTS
Committee reports:
1. Competition - 815 -
2. Virtual testing - deadline June 27
3. Skate safe compliance
4. Ice committee / club ice committee - next meeting be prepared to propose
a. determine themed dates put on flyers for next season club ice dates in advance - on a calendar
5. Fundraising/Special Event
6. Design - flyers for club ice, banner design, membership flyers (see what the cost of renting the space on the rink)
7. display case - Carol and David RPD & RSC through the years
8. Membership - verbiage has been updated, Professional and sustaining are also family in USFS-85.00
9. Possible Volunteer hours - driving members skates to Jan the skate man when he’s at Crystal Lake for skate sharpening & return to Carlson $30 cash in boot - revisit next meeting
10. Committees - scholarship chair, competition co chair, workshops, camps, guest instructors
11. fundraising - Kendra Scott jewelry
12. Park district - RPD liaisons - schedule updates -
13. Club jackets - group order beginning of club ice - revisit next meeting Next meeting: July 24@ 5:30 - Goodwill Community Room
Adjournment: 7:09 p.m. - Mark makes motion to adjourn, Kate seconds, all in favor