VSC Exec Meeting Minutes

May 11, 2005 

Attendees: Bob Bunnell, Amber Gorman, Phil Gorman, Ed Trombley, Dan Inhelder, Don Duley, Chris Duley, Brian White , Chuck Serber, Patrick Larkin, Brian Dowling 

Meeting Called to Order at 7:09pm. 

Motion made to accept minutes April 13 meeting minutes. Motion by Brian W., 2^nd by Dan I. motion carries. 

Treasurer’s Report: Brian White

Presented May 2005 budget

A new line for crew membership was added

Motion to approve by Amber Gorman, 2^nd by Patrick Larkin, motion carries. 

Race Committee Report: Brian Dowling

Presented book, discussion held about advertisers. Race Schedule is permanent and posted on VSC’s website.

Soling’s will be allowed to choose to be in B or A Class at 1^st race of season.

Discussion held regarding PHRF ratings vs IRC ratings.

Discussion held regarding Mark placement – volunteers include Eddie Trombley, Amber Gorman, Chris Duley, set to meet following Saturday at 12pm. 

Committee Boat Committee:

Ed T. working on Committee boat, boat is towing fine with pick-up only. All Race committee gear is on boat. 

Soling/One-Design: Ed Trombley

Discussion presented by Ed Trombley regarding multiple conflicting events for soling class.

Discussion held regarding separate soling class meetings.

Discussion held about if there is a desire to promote a specific Soling race, such as Lake Champlain Soling Championships in fall.

Discussion held about rule of joining USSA in our book.

Dan Inhelder made a motion to maintain rule as stated in current book, 2^nd by Brian D., motion carries. 

Rating Committee

New Rater: Chuck Serber

Nominated by Brian D. 2^nd by Phil. G., motion carries. 

Social Events

Commodores Cup – Amber and Phil will make arrangements, none planned at this current time. 

By-Law Committee

Phil G. discussed voluntary crew membership. 

Community Events

Clinton Regatta Sept 17^th.

Community boating center is a go – report by Chris D.

VSC has declined sponsoring Sea Scouting program. 

New Business

Discussion held regarding paid members. 

Next meeting set for 6:30pm at Inn at Smithfield on 6/20/05 

Motion to Adjourn by Amber G, 2^nd by Brian D, motion carries. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Amber Bach-Gorman