Meeting called to order at 17:30 hrs on 11/09/09

Present were Tim McCormick, Brian Dowling, JP Turgeon, Andy Sajor

Minutes were accepted with the following changes:

Junior membership for under 21 years of age for $150 with full voting rights.

Due date for dues will be April 1, with a single late fee of 10% of membership level applied there after. New members excluded from late fee. No boat will be scored unless it is a current member.

Next meeting November 9, at McCormick and Dean Offices 17:30 hrs.

Motion to approve: Brian Dowling, Seconded JP Turgeon. Carried.

Treasurers Report:

Due to the absence of the treasurer, there was no report.

Race Committee:

We need to cover the committee boat. Andy Sajor has a tarp for the boat, but we will need volunteers to make a frame and cover it.

Rear Commodore: Tim said he was missing the Broach of the Year trophy but believes he has the remaining trophies. He also reported that there are 21 paid attendees signed up for the banquet, 9 unpaid.

Rater’s Report: Brian Dowling said the various club raters are attempting to get together to review the years data and look at addressing any issues.

New Business:

Discussion of changing the executive board meeting schedule in the club bylaws to allow more flexibility in scheduling.

Discussion of having a measurement day before the season begins. All sails to be used by a boat would be brought to a meeting area and checked for compliance by the club rater.

Discussion by the Commodore to set up a fund raising committee to advance the treasury of the club.

Discussion  on moving the club to a 501-C3 status. Tim felt that it would not be too hard to do provided he can get the last few years of the club’s financials.

Meeting adjourned by the Commodore at 18:39

Respectfully submitted: Andy Sajor