VSC Meeting Minutes-
March 12,2008
II. Call to order: In attendance-Brian Dowling, Ty Kretser, Kjell Dahlen, J.P. Turgeon, Don Duley, Dee Surber, Phil Gorman. Absent: Katie Konstanty
III. Treasurer Report:
1. Projected budget submitted by Don Duley. Motion to accept budget for 2008 season. Motion passed 6 yes 0 no 0 abstain. Members who loaned money for the purchase of the committee boat will be asked to submit a receipt of repayment to the club showing they have been repaid in full.
IV. Race Committee Report:
1.Registrant for committee boat should be an officer from the club. Question who
the previous registrant has been. Will ask Dave Bashaw and /or Eddie Trombly if
either has knowledge of who it might be.
2.Race Marks-New moorings needed for race buoys. Will talk to Mike Parsons for
assistance. The marks need new chain and tackle.
3. Race ratings-Motion to have scoring methods match those of MBBC and LCYC.
Motion approved yes 6 no 0 abstain 0. New methods will be explained in 2008 handbook. Rating
committee-Dave Bashaw, Chris Duley, Brian Dowling, and Justin Dubois.
4. Race Schedule-Recommendation to have races moved to some Saturdays, and
moving some weekend races to opposite days of other boat clubs. This would
free up some weekends for other family activities/obligations. The schedule will have several open weekends in August.
5.Omnium-Event will fall on Labor Day weekend. J.P. will return next meeting with
details of where event will be held. It may be held in Plattsburgh Bay.
6. Race Week-Suggestion for 5 races during race week with one throwout. Friday
race to be added. Hopes that this will attract boaters from other clubs to stay for a
long weekend over Mayor’s Cup for these races. Will check with Naked Turtle for
use of upper deck for Friday eve gathering of sailors, and Sunday for post-race
trophy awarding.
7. Committee Boat Motors-J.P. has been in contact with a Mr. Gonyo from Gonyo
Marine in Montreal. There are a pair of new “2007" 135-horse motors being
offered with a full warranty. Details to be brought forward at next meeting with
the final price. At present, there is talk of around $5,000.00 for both motors. Will get in touch
with Dave Bashaw, and Eddie Trombley as to the shaft length needed for the boat
to ensure these particular motors would fit the required needs. Motion to secure
a loan/line of credit for installation and purchase of motors. Motion approved 6-0.
V. Rear Commodore Report:
Katie absent-Working on location for Spring Banquet. Suggest to keep charge at $20
or less per person.
VI. Rater’s Report:
Brian will be meeting individual in Charlotte, Vt. Regarding bylaws, and “sportsman-
ship clause.” New changes in PHRF form which will match other clubs relating to
sails, sail materials, spinnaker poles. Also looking into a new computer format to plug
in boat information which will in turn have an automatic rating per boat. Will return
with more info at next meeting.
VII. Member-at-large Report:
E-mail to be sent out for “Ad Package” for VSC website. Offer a paper or banner ad.
Banner ad would include link on webpage. Offer free banner ad for Mr. Gonyo from
Gonyo Marina.
VIII. Membership Fees-Send out e-mail notices as reminder for fees. This will help with initial
operating costs for club.
IX. Protest Committee:
Kjell to recruit members. Recommend to have at least two members from Soling and
PHRF fleet.
X. Seminar series discussion was tabled.
XI. New Business-Phil Gorman brought forth request to have a “Gorman Cup” in name of
Dr. Dave Gorman. Phil volunteered to buy a trophy for this race. He’s met with other
sailors from around Lake Champlain who have expressed an interest in having this race
be part of the LCRC series.
XII. Motion to create the “Gorman Cup” and eliminate the Fall Classic. Motion
approved 6-0.
XIII. Next meeting- April 2nd, 5:30 p.m. at Eye Care.
XIV. Meeting adjourned.