Minutes of the Annual Meeting

Blue Valley Yacht Club

November 15, 2003

Commodore Ken Hays called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Secretary Bart Bartholomew read the minutes from the 2002 Annual Meeting. Chuck Oaklief moved and Diane Barker seconded that the minutes be accepted as read; the membership approved the minutes unanimously.

Reports:

Treasurer Bob Mullen explained that the Financial Report for the year appeared on the back cover of the evening’s program.

Vice Commodore Tom Manney reported that the new shelter had been completed except for installation of gutters; various facilities within the grounds had been re-arranged; and, basically, everything was “ship-shape.”

Rear Commodore Wayne Martin reported that he had been too busy to inspect the moorings but that with the recently completed new work barge the moorings would be inspected and serviced in the Spring. He also reviewed the improvements that had been made on the docks and the ramp to the docks; he explained that he will still do some work on the dock pivot points this fall. In general, he felt that the Club grounds were more aesthetically pleasing.

Social Director Sean Kalic thanked the attendees for their support all year-long. On behalf of the Sea Scouts, Sean explained that they had 13 members; had four new boats – Sunfish, Flying Jr, Star, and Victoria 18. He invited Club members to sail with the Sea Scouts.

Race Director Catherine Wisian presented the Race Awards for the 2003 Race Season. The award recipients were: Scott Liebler Memorial Race - Ken Conrow; Chapman, Shipley and Bennett Spring Series Trophy - Ken Conrow; Summer Series – 1. Marty Ottenheimer, 2. Ken Conrow, 3. Harriett Ottenheimer; Fall Series - 1. Randy Zelenka, 2. Ken Conrow, 3. Mike Lucas, 4. Franz Samelson

Old Business: None

New Business: Bob Mullen asked Bart Bartholomew to explain the fee increase that had been decided upon at the recent Board of Directors’ Meeting. Bart explained that that the membership fee was being raised to $75.00 and that a $10.00 reduction would be given if the application is received before February 1, 2004.

New Board of Directors: Rear Commodore Wayne Martin read the slate of nominees for 2004. They were: Commodore – Diane Barker; Vice Commodore – Ken Hays; Rear Commodore – Wayne Martin; Treasurer – Bob Mullen; Secretary Bart Bartholomew; Social Director – open, and Race Director – Randy Zelenka. There were no additional nominations from the floor. Wayne Martin moved and Sean Kalic seconded that the slate of directors be approved as read. The membership approved unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. and Harv and Jan Irby treated the attendees to an interesting slide show.

NOTE:

After the meeting, Commodore Diane Barker accepted Tom Albright’s volunteering to serve as Treasurer and Bob and Jane Mullens’ volunteering to serve as Social Directors.