General Membership Meeting

Call to Order: Com. Barber called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Roll Call of Officers and Trustees: Present were Com. Barber, VC Colebrook, RC Hurst, PC Haggard, Treas. Smith, Trustees Chontofasky, Hope and Righter, Rec. Sec. Righter. Absent were Trustees Wondrak and Parsons, Sec. Eddinger

Reading of Minutes: Discussion was presented pertaining posting the minutes to be read by members prior to the meeting. Motion made by Al Chapman and amended by Bill Buschor to post minutes on website and in display case, and have copes available at meeting and have vote to accept minutes at meeting. Second by David Righter. Vote passed. Motion made to accept the minutes as written. Passed.

Treasurer Report: Treas. Smith passed out copies of the new format budget for the 1^st quarter stating the club was ahead of budget.

Report of Membership: Com. Barber reported that as of 5/9 there were 148 renewals. Trustees had just approved for membership 3 new applicants: Ron & Sally Stewart, Rick & Carol Middleton, Carey & Ruth Parks. He additionally commented that membership was down approximate by 10 from previous year and that new member applications were always available on the clubhouse counter, and could be deposited in Commodore’s mailbox for speedy processing.

Reports of Committees:

Social: Jeannie Brandt reported upcoming summer events were 5/15 Pizza Party – club provides pizza and members bring drinks and fingerfoods, 6/22 Halloween Party and possibility of having a Club “Boat Walk”

Race: David Righter reported that the practice race would be held Saturday, June 1. On Sunday June 9, Nate Wolshuck from Sailor’s Sales, will lead a brief discussion of the 10 basic rules of racing at the clubhouse. It is hoped that current racers and curious racers will participate in this educational event.

Cruise: Dick Barber reported for Rob Kenney that he had the information concerning the Cedar Point cruise. A list of cruise participant was posted in the display case.

I-LYA: Bob Hope reported that all I-LYA information is available on their web site: I-LYA.org and will also be posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. He further reported from a meeting recently held that I-LYA was instrumental in the process of Middle Bass Is. Becoming a state park; the Yachtsman’s Fund was in good shape; and that Customs reported more changes forthcoming for security measures on the Great Lakes.

GCBA: Al Chapman reported that the meeting was to be held in the coming week; that information related to the I-68 form will be in the next newsletter, and encouraged all boaters to have proper photo ID’s on board. He reported on the GCBA involvement in the Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund vote to allocate more of the federal motorboat tax to boating purposes, and in the Middle Bass Is. Planning in regards to dockage.

Boutique: Nancy Chontofasky reported the boutique was up and running; there were now 2 styles of long sleeve T-shirts. A volunteer signup list is on the store door for all wishing to help.

Newsletter: Sue Young asked is membership would be interested in having advertising in the newsletter to help defray costs. Questions and discussion resulted in an affirmative answer.

Trustee Report: Com. Barber reported on the Trustee meeting held prior to the membership meeting that the budget presented by Treas. Smith had been adopted, they had voted to accept one new member and had listened to a report from the Planning Committee that was part of a in-process discussion that the membership would hear about plans in the future.

New Business:

Kim Colebrook announced that he was now in charge of the clubhouse door codes.

Bill Buschor reported that the display bulleting board hung outside the bathhouse had been taken down in order to sand and refinish, for which a volunteer was requested.

A discussion was held about having engraved nametags for all members. Several members were going to look into costs of several types.

Ed Connor requested that the club sign up for internet access now that a wireless type was available in the area. Discussion followed and Com. Barber reported that the Trustee’s had reviewed this request and declined to pursue for the time, until more interest was shown by the general membership.

Al Chapman reported that the back door was frequently found to be unlocked. After discussion Com. Barber said the Trustees would investigate means to have it lock after opening.

Motion to adjourn was made and seconded.