February 2, 2004

at Diane Barker’s home

Directors Present: Diane Barker, Ken Hays, Bob Mullen, Bart Bartholomew, Tom Albright, Randy Zelenka

Directors Absent: Wayne Martin

Others Present: None

Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 7:08 by Diane Barker

Bob Mullen moved that the minutes of the January 5 meeting be approved with no corrections, Randy Zelenka seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS:

Vice Commodore:

Ken Hays reported that the roof had been put back on the old shelter during the January 11 work day.

Rear Commodore:

Absent

Social Director:

Bob Mullen announced that breakfast will be served at the work day on 3 April. He is currently working on the format for the Spring Banquet - - may be a shipwreck party.

Treasurer:

Tom Albright distributed a written treasurer’s report. It was noted by all that there had been a good response to the early membership offer.

Secretary:

Bart Bartholomew reported on several items:

1. The Club web site has been moved to a new Internet Service Provider.

2. He had sent an article to The Manhattan Mercury with information about the Fall Banquet and Annual Meeting. Bart suggested that we send articles with race results.

3. Bart reported that he had had numerous positive comments about the January newsletter.

Race Director:

Randy Zelenka presented a printed copy of the race schedule for the year.

OLD BUSINESS:

Range Lights for Harbor:

No action was taken; topic will be re-visited

CSSA Membership:

Bob Mullen reported that he had renewed our membership.

Disposal of old work barge:

Bob Mullen will check with Gene Lindgren to determine is he still wants the barge for his personal use.

Scott Liebler Memorial Race:

The calendar as published was incorrect; the actual date for the race is May 29.

Women’s Sailing Seminar:

Diane reported that she has been working with Jack Hayes and Jane Thompson to design the seminar; it will probably be limited to 18 people; will start in June and run for 6 sessions; will most likely be taught by Club volunteers.

Kansas Sea Base:

The dates will be August 6, 7 and 8.

Laminator:

Secretary Bart said he does not need the laminator as had previously been approved; it was agreed by all that a laminator would not be purchased.

NEW BUSINESS:

Jobs for Spring Work Day:

Work on docks

Reinforce the roof on the old shelter

Repair moorings (Wayne Martin, Bob Mullen and one other person)

Paint new shelter

Replace cable on mast lift

Train people to drive the Ford tractor (Bart Bartholomew)

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at about 8:30 p.m. with a motion by Bob Mullen and second by Tom Albright; next meeting will be on March 1.