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Page 8 Summer, 1994
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IJA News Chairman's
Report by
Perry Rubenfeld, Chairman of the IJA Board of Directors
Excitement's
in the air for the Burlington Festival. Although still 10 weeks
away at deadline, it shapes up as one of the largest and most exciting
in many years. Great facility, party on a boat, Renegade Show, one
evening for all championships, and a fantastic Cascade of Stars finale
show. Whew!
In
reviewing the year past, I am convinced that the decisions and
practices implemented by directors and staff were correct. The Life
Member Fund debt is all but $4,000 paid off. More importantly, we've
learned to "look before we leap" into projects such as
wholesaling videos to vendors, videotaping of the annual festival and
the discount phone package plan. In addition, these projects also
required no "up front" money.
The
business practices introduced over the past two years are also working
well. The organization runs day - to - day with our volunteer chief
administrative officer, Norman
Communication
with membership is excellent. I am available for members' inquiries
via post, E-mail, phone and fax. A report from myself has been in
every issue of Juggler's World - excluding one - since Fall 1991.
Board of directors' decisions are also reported in the magazine, as is
a quarterly financial report and comments from the chief
administrative officer.
The
next few years will be critical for the IJA. The Burlington
registration package will include a survey form for your input on
things like championships and organizational priorities. The board can
then base future decisions on the wishes of our membership.
One
area of particular concern is the lack of membership growth. We have
been saying for too long that "there are about 3,100
members" in the IJA. In the upcoming year, one of my goals will
be to increase membership. Library and school memberships, direct mail
to former members and advertisements in other publications are all
ideas I hope can be implemented.
No
year end report should conclude without thanks to the IJA staff -
Richard Dingman, Ginny Rose and Bill Giduz who do superb work. The
experience and knowledge they bring cannot be measured in dollars
and cents. Thank you also to CAO Norman Schneiderman, and finally for
the outstanding work and support of our six volunteer members of the
board of directors: Deena Frooman, Art Jennings, Jek Kelly, Paul
Kyprie, Bud Markowitz and Steven Salberg.
See you all in Burlington soon!
Mickey
and Goofy Juggle On New Socko IJA Cravat A new IJA product offering should prove as popular in the boardroom as in the gymnasium. It's a Mickey Mouse Juggler Tie, picturing Mickey and Goofy in full color passing seven clubs.
The
new tie was produced under the direction of IJA board member Bud
Markowitz, a Los Angeles businessman who has been in the neckwear
industry for 40 years. The background is black, the clubs are yellow
with red stripes, Mickey wears red pants and Goofy is dressed in
orange and blue. "It'll look great when you're
performing," Markowitz said.
The
polyester tie is authorized by Disney Studios and produced by
Balancine Inc., and should be available not only through the IJA but
through catalogues of juggling manufacturers and in retail outlets
around the world.
Order from the lJA for $15 per tie, plus 10 percent shipping and handling. More information is on the lJA ad page in this issue.
CAO's
Report by
Norman Schneidennan, Chief Administrative Officer
Things
are running smoothly, festival plans are well in swing, Rosters and
Juggler's World are being published and distributed, the store is
open and selling memberships and merchandise, and all is up to date.
As always, feel free to write or call me with any suggestions and/or questions.
Here's the first quarter financial report: (summarized, see magazine for details)
INCOME Total Income $27,945 EXPENSES Total
Expenses NET
LOSS CURRENT ASSETS Cash Life Member Fund $72,140 Inventory Total Current Assets $122,929 |
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