BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

April 7, 2003 at Java, Moro St, Manhattan

Directors Present: Ken Hays, Tom Manney, Bart Bartholomew, Sean Kalic, Wayne Martin, Bob Mullen, Catherine Wisian

Officers Absent: None

Others present: Henry Otto, Mark Rice

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p. m.

Reports:

Vice Commodore:

Tom Manney explained that the work day had been successful; one task not completed was painting of the gate.

Tom pointed out the need for sweeping the area for dropped nails and screws from the construction projects; suggested we consider ordering gravel to put around the footing of the new shelter; suggested we consider making a gravel road from the current road to the small buildings.

Rear Commodore:

Wayne reported that the dock had been secured.

Wayne will start work on moorings as soon as the weather permits; will install bumper strips around all docks.

Decided that Tom Albright will be assigned mooring #11 in answer to his request for a closer mooring.

Treasurer: Presented the Treasurer’s Report for the period March 4 through April 7, 2003 and talked about the number of boats in the storage areas belonging to members who have not yet joined for the year.

Secretary:

Bart reminded the Directors that minutes from the March meeting had been distributed via email; they were approved by consensus of the directors.

Bart reported that he had had the bucket for the Ford tractor repaired.

After some discussion it was agreed that Bart should publish the next newsletter on May 1; to meet this deadline, input from Board members will be needed by April 26.

Race Director: Catherine reported that she still needs volunteers to help run the races.

Social Director:

Sean reported that the Spring Banquet had gone very well; he will write thank you notes to Kevin Larson, Guest Speaker, and the Sedalia Youth Group, caterers.

Sean indicated that he would have soda and beer on hand after each race and that he would plan a social for July 4.

Old Business:

John Joehnk Memorial Flag Pole:

Henry Otto reported that currently there is $205.00 in the fund. He will submit an article for the May newsletter soliciting more contributions from Club members.

Henry reported that a good flag pole would cost about $1000.00; if necessary, he supposed that a self-fabricated, but less desirable, pole could be done for somewhat less.

Area for drying sails: Several options - cement, grass, holes in ground for insertion of masts - for using the area south of the new shelter for a sail drying area were discussed. It was agreed the desirable surface is grass.

Shelter completion: Ken reported that he would schedule forming of the second half of the floor on Wednesday, April 9, and the pouring of the cement on Wednesday, April 16.

Solar Powered Range Lights: Ken reported that we will most likely drop the idea of having range lights. An alternate solution – either a single marking light or a light to light-up the new flag pole - will be pursued. The Board will re-visit this topic after the flag pole has been installed.

New Business:

Membership in CSSA and US Sailing: Bob Mullen reported that he had received the application for joining both these organizations. He thinks we should join CSSA but questions the value of belonging to US Sailing (cost $100). Bob will do some research and make a recommendation next month.

Location of registration for committee boat: Bob reminded the Board of the need to have the registration available each time the boat is in operation. Bob will put the registration in a tube attached to the key ring.

Barge: There was a brief discussion on converting one of the pontoon boats into a work barge. No decisions were made.

Reimbursement for Spring Banquet guests’ meals: Bob Mullen moved and Wayne Martin seconded that Sean Kalic be reimbursed for Ruth Joehnk’s dinner and that Bart Bartholomew be reimbursed for Kevin and Mary Larson’s dinners. Both Sean and Bart objected. The motion was approved by the rest of the Board.

Adjournment: Wayne moved and Catherine seconded that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.

The next meeting will be hosted by Wayne Martin on May 5, 7:00 p.m., at Bob Mullen’s house.