September 8, 2003 at BVYC Club Grounds

Hosted by Sean Kalic

Directors Present: Ken Hays, Bob Mullen, Bart Bartholomew, Sean Kalic, Wayne Martin,

Catherine Wisian

Directors Absent: Tom Manney

Others Present: Chris Ross and Henry Otto

Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:55 by Ken Hays

Minutes of the July 7th meeting approved with no corrections.

REPORTS:

Rear Commodore:

Wayne Martin reported on a number of items:

1. Dock improvement: installed rubber bumpers on northeast side; added 10 foot section of chain to allow dock to be let out farther reducing steep angle

2. Work barge: construction is nearing completion; went a bit over budget; bomb winch donated by Tom Manney should be viable solution to lifting and holding the mooring chains

3. Launching of new work barge: hope to get enough muscle during the work day to launch barge; although heavily constructed it should still be able to carry 1900 pounds

4. Harbor light: had ordered a light from Sealite – solar powered, choice of colors, blue light, which Corps did not approve, has been returned and account credited. Bob Mullen has coordinated with the Corps; Corps has tentatively agreed to buy the light.

Vice Commodore:

Absent

Social Director:

Sean Kalic reported that breakfast will be served on Work Day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; annual Pig Roast will be September 27 - - ad will be in September newsletter; Fall Banquet will be on November 15 - - guest speaker will be former professional ocean racer

Treasurer:

Bob Mullen distributed written treasurer’s report. Motion: Ken Hays moved that the previous motion allocating $200 for the construction of the new work barge be amended to allocate $300; Bart Bartholomew seconded the motion; the motion was unanimously approved.

Race Director:

Catherine Wisian had nothing to report on past races, however, she did ask for guidance on funding for race awards to be given during the Fall Banquet.

Motion: Bob Mullen moved and Wayne Martin seconded that $100 be allocated for procurement of race awards to be presented at the Fall Banquet.

OLD BUSINESS:

Task list for Work Day: The following tasks for accomplishment during the workday were identified:

1. Cut and install posts for aligning boats in the boat storage area on the hill

2. Install flashing along the edge of the shelter roof

3. “Float” the barge

4. Apply a second coat of paint to the steel frame of the shelter

5. Touch up the lettering and hang the BVYC Sign on the shelter

NEW BUSINESS:

Funds for concrete for flagpole:

Henry Otto requested that the Club consider reimbursing the Sea Scouts for $32.40 that they had spent on concrete for the flagpole. Motion: Bob Mullen moved and Sean Kalic seconded that the Club pay the requested amount; the motion was approved unanimously.

Brooms for use in cleaning shelter:

Bob Mullen explained the need for a good broom for use in cleaning the shelter. Motion: Bart moved and Wayne seconded that Bob purchase a broom for $11.00; the motion was approved unanimously.

Trailer for use as tongue extension:

Wayne explained the concept of using an old boat trailer as a “tongue extension” in lieu of the current lightweight, well-worn tong extender. Wayne offered to donate a boat trailer to the Club for that purpose. Motion: Bob Mullen moved and Bart Bartholomew seconded that $100 be allocated for modifying Wayne’s trailer by installing 3 different sized balls and a platform made of expanded metal; the motion was approved unanimously. Ken Hays volunteered to head up the construction project.

Board Minutes On-line:

Bart explained that Ned Gatewood had suggested that the Board Minutes be made available to Club members. After discussion it was agreed that Bart should post them on the Club website.

Nominations:

Ken Hays asked that board members decide whether they will stay in their position for the next term.

BVYC T-shirts:

Bob Mullen explained that he has a number of BVYC logo T-shirts that he would like to sell; he proposed that they be offered to attendees at the Fall Banquet for a $3 reduction in price. Motion: Bob Mullen moved and Wayne Martin seconded that the T-shirts be sold as recommended by Bob; the motion was approved unanimously.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.; next meeting is scheduled for October 6th