2024 Red Suit Conclave Report/minutes

Reading notes recorded by President Michael Beurer as recording secretary, Melissa Rickard was Absens cum morbo due to COVID-19.


Red Suit Conclave Report

Introduction of Officers

Current Status of Michigan Association of Professional Santas as of April 4, 2024

Current membership numbers:

498 members

39 new member requests are pending

Financials:

MAPS Financial Report 8-4-2024

The July 31 balance on our checking account is $7571.72.  There is an outstanding check of $498.20 and there will be outstanding checks from expenses for the Red Suit Conclave that will have to clear before we transfer the balance to the 501C checking account.  We are in the process of ordering checks for the new account and Roger will have to make the necessary changes on the web site so any transaction is properly documented.

I am looking for anyone in our organization who deals with a non-profit organization or is a CPA so that I can make sure that I have all the proper documentation.

Kathy Norred

Treasurer

As of April 4, 2024, the Michigan Association of Professional Santas is now a 501c(3) no longer an LLC. With the changes to the group, the bylaws have been changed to account for the change in status

The following events took place:

MAPS has an impact on the current status of Christmas performance:

Shown White – Mrs. Vintage Claus – YouTube show on Thursdays (even)

Erika Minton (WingNut the Elf) – YouTube show on Thursday (odd)

Randly Santa Checker Lee – Bob and Randyl Show on Mondays

Magical Christmas Fellowship Group – Santa Melissa Rickard

Kringle Brothers (Santa Michael and Herbie) YouTube Wednesday

Coffee with the Clauses – Myk Hutchinson and David Milmie, Hamilton Ontario

Luncheons

Woodchips BBQ, Lapeer, Michigan

Lighting Rounds Lapeer, Michigan

Ricos Grawn, Michigan

Lunch at Leons, Taylor Michigan

Post-Seasonal Across the Border Toledo, Ohio

Crawford Kitchen, Plymouth Michigan

Lunch and House Warming Party Battle Creek Michigan

Education

Jingle Joy Retreat – Christmas Performer Workshop Session 2 presented by Santa True (Robert Seutter) held at Roof Top Landing Reindeer Farm

Sanat Nana – Birch Run, Michigan

Municipality of the North Pole Gathering, Hamilton Ontario

Encouragement, Lunch, and  Fellowship (E.L.F.) first Friday of each month conducted on Zoom

Fellowship

2023 Season Wrap-Up Dinner – Century. Banquet Center, Sterling Heights – 125 people

Huckleberry Railroad

Michigan Renaissance Fair

Christmas in July – Comerica Park

Opportunities

Wrap Up dinner committee

Event Committee

Jingle Joy Retreat and Education – Suggestions

Interested in helping or serving on the Board

Questions from the Membership

 

respectfully submitted President Michael Beurer