Executive Committee Meeting

3 June 2004 

Members Present:

Phil Gorman, William Brockway, Don Duley, Dan Inhelder, Bob Bunnell, Brian Dowling, Brian White, Sarah Tucker, Craig Meyerson 

Commodore Don Duley called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 

Dan Inhelder (DI) made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting. It was seconded by Phil Gorman (PG) and passed unanimously.  

 

Finance Committee

Brian White (BW) handed out a current financial statement and noted that we lost a little bit on the Spring Banquet.  

It was noted by many at the table that there were several complaints about the Banquet in terms of the value of the meal and as related to the cost, and the lousy venue for making announcements to the gathered club members. We will probably not use the venue again.  

BW noted that we had 10 Associate Members and 25 Regular members to date, with more coming in (even tonight!).  

BW plans to transfers money into the Boat Fund now to cover the January 2005 payment to investors. All agreed that this was a good idea.  

BW wondered if we should add a Reserve Fund into the Bylaws Revision, to save for boat repair or to buy the next boat. Perhaps $50 per Regular member? 

The David McDowell fund stands at $138. Will hold a bit longer before sending. Don Duley (DD) suggested rounding it to $150 and sending it in. All agreed.  

 

 

Race Committee

PG reported that racing is underway and proceeding well. PG also reported that we need a new General Recall Flag and that our old set of signal flags has disappeared.  

All marks are in with the exception of the Vermont mark. 

We need a new GC1 placard. DD will ask Eddie Trombley.  

When will windex be installed on Committee Boat? 

 

 

Soling NAs

Ed Trombley not here. 

 

Rating Committee

Still need a few forms from boat owners. 

 

Protest Committee

No Report. 

 

Social Events

DI reported that the Commodore’s Cup Race would be followed by a picnic at the PBB. Burgers and Dogs supplied by the Commodore, otherwise BYO. 

 

Bylaw Update Report

BD – No report.  

 

Community Events

Chris Duley is not here.  

Press – Results are appearing in the Press Republican. 

DI updated the display board by the PBB store and will continue to update.  

DD reported that the Crisis Center is having a raffle and has requested our participation, though the details are as yet very much undefined. DD will tell them our plate is full. 

 

New Business

BW asked about the Sunfish Regatta. PG has heard nothing from them so we don’t know.  

BD will pursue the Club Receipts Fund Raising Idea discussed last month.  

Bob Bunnell (BB) introduced the idea of charging Crew Members in future years. The discussion was tabled for next month or later.  

The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be on July 1, 2004, at 6:30 pm, at The Inn at Smithfield. All interested Club members and friend are welcome to attend.  

DI motioned to adjourn, BD seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.  

 

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Brockway

Club Secretary