Executive Committee Meeting

5 October 2004

Members present: Don Duley, Phil Gorman, William Brockway, Brian White, Dan Inhelder, Chris Duley, Ed Trombley, Brian Dowling, Sarah Tucker, Bob Bunnell

Don Duley (DD) called the meeting to order at 6:35. Brian Dowling (BD) made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting, Phil Gorman (PG) seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.

Treasurer's Report

Brian White (BW) reported that we took in about $1,300 more than we anticipated on the Soling NAs. DD asked BW to bring a preliminary budget for next year to the next meeting.

Race Committee

Phil Gorman (PG) reported that racing was over for the year. DD expressed the Club's thanks for all Phil's hard work.

PG has gone overall the scoring and everything 1ooks correct and ready for the awards presentation.

PG solicited suggestions for changes to the Race Handbook next year .

Race Committee Boat

DD asked how the repairs were going, and what we should do about winter storage?

Chris Duley (CD) reported that we had changed plugs and wires, but the starboard engine still didn't work. We then fixed the fuel pump, but the engine still didn't work. CD then drove the boat down to Snug Harbor to have their mechanics look at it. They will check it out tomorrow and give CD an estimate.

PG motioned to approve up to $600 discretionary spending to CD to repair the Committee boat at Snug Harbor. BW seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor .

Bob Bunnell noted that it would probably cost about $384 for winter storage at the PBB.

DD asked how much it would cost to buy a trailer.

CD had some examples of trailers for sale between $1,100 and $1,800. After some discussion, DD summed up that we could probably find a used trailer for $2/000 or a new one for $5,000. Should we consider this?

BW noted that it might be a little tight with our budget.

Dan Inhelder (Dl) suggested that we store the boat this year at PBB and consider buying a trailer next year .

Ed Trombley suggested that we invest one week in looking for a trailer before

deciding.

PG motioned to approve a potential $1,500 expenditure for one week provided we found a suitable trailer. BD seconded.

Discussion

It may cost even less, if we find one that needs a few repairs, or has a lower weight capacity, considering that we won't be hauling long distance. Bill Brockway (WB) cautioned against buying a low-capacity trailer as that might make it harder to sell the boat some time in the future.

The motion passed with all in favor .

CD, ET, and Dl will research and decide whether or not we can buy a trailer in the next week.

Mark Removal

PG noted that he and a few helpers would bepul11ng the marks on Sunday at 11:00.

Soling NAs

ET noted that we did make a profit on the Regatta, and that mayor may not be a good thing. Could we have gotten more boats to participate if the Regatta fee was lower? Or had an Early Bird Special rate?

BW suggested ala carte pricing or level pricing.

Should we do this or some kind of big event every year?

ET noted several good and bad points regarding the NAs. The biggest thing is

the need of a Shore Committee to provide a headquarters for information, results, and general problem solving.

Rating Committee No Report

Protest Committee No Report

Fall Banquet

Dl reported that the Fall Banquet will be held at the Elk's Club on Cumberland Avenue on November 13 at 6:30. The price for dinner is $22 per person.

Nominating Committee

DD reported the slate for next year's officers:

Commodore Phil Gorman

Vice Commodore Brian Dowling

Rear Commodore Dan Inhelder

Member at Large Sarah Tucker

Secretary ??

Treasurer Brian White

Past Commodore Don Duley

Rater Tom Morley

BW motioned to approve the current slate (minus the Secretary position). Dl seconded, Qnd the motion passed with all in favor. The Committee will seek to fill the Secretary position within a week.

ET asked if we could still get a free slip for the Committee boat next year if we don't store it there this winter. BB will follow up.

The next meeting will be on November 2, at 6:30 at the Inn at Smithfield.

Respectfully submitted, Bill Brockway

Club Secretary