I.                    Call to order Valcour Sailing Club meeting-April 2, 2008:

 

a.. Members in attendance-Ty Kretser, Kjell Dahlen.Don Duley, Dee Surber,

                             Brian Dowling.  Minutes taken by Dee Surber.

 

II.                 Motion to approve minutes of last meeting.        Motion approved.

 

III.               Treasurer’s Report:

a.. Don submitted projected VSC budget for 2008 season.

                        b.  Don spoke with bank official in obtaining info on a loan to purchase boat motors.  He can obtain one for up to $10,000.00 with a payback over 5 years

                             at a rate of 7.75%.  Motion to approve Don to secure loan.  Motion approved

                             4-0.

 

IV.        Race Committee Report:

                         a.  Race handbook submitted by Kjell.  Members reviewed for any errors.  New

                              changes/additions are Gorman Cup, new rating/scoring changes, and new

                              wording from “Sunday PHRF Series” to “Weekend PHRF Series”.  Some

                              weekend races will occur on Saturdays to allow for family functions on

                              Sundays.  OD selection was difficult as there are fewer Soling boats participating.  Veteran sailors capable of running races will be called upon to support the PHRF racing program.  Each PHRF race will have a Soling boat assigned as OD, with a primary Race Officer designated from that Soling.  Handbook will return at next meeting with final edits.

                 

                          b.  Discussion on continuing with a “fun” weekday soling race to shake-up and

                               either swap out crew for an educational/informational purpose.  Also talk

                               of having a similar event for the phrf boats.

 

V.          Rear Commodore Report:

                           a.  Spring Banquet will be held Friday, May 16th at Meron’s in Plattsburgh.                                     A “pot luck” dinner was suggested.  Katie will have the time and details by

                                 next meeting.

 

VI.         Rater’s Report:

                           a. A majority vote on by-laws was approved from LCYC.  New by-laws and

                               PHRF application will become available on the VSC website.

 

VII.        Member-at-large Report:

                           a.  Grady-White company was contacted by Ty.  The committee boat requires

                                motors with a shaft lenth of 25" which matches the motors J.P. has secured

                                through Gonyo Marina in Montreal.  The motors are presently in transit in                                   New Hampshire.  J.P. will be in charge of  transport and installation details

                                with Mr. Gonyo., and is awaiting a final price.

 

                            b.  Reviewed  advertising for VSC website.

 

VIII.        Current Business:

                            a.  Phil Gorman will pay for “Gorman Cup” trophy.

                            b.  Tasks: