BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

September 13, 2004 at Bob & Jane Mullen’s house

Directors present: Bob & Jane Mullen, Ken Hays, Diane Barker, Tom Albright, Wayne Martin

Directors absent: Bart Bartholomew, Randy Zelenka

Others present: None

Meeting called to order at 7:05 by Diane Barker

Minutes of the July 5^th meeting approved with no revisions.

REPORTS:

VICE COMMODORE: Ken reported that the PTO splines on the Ford tractor needed work before the new mower could be used. He expressed appreciation to the people who have been mowing at the club.

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REAR COMMODORE: Wayne read Bob’s most recent report on the status of checking the moorings, since Bob has been actively checking them. 16 moorings have now been checked (more as of this writing) with details on the status of each mooring. Several moorings have been re-designated on the harbor map to reflect new numbering. Two lost moorings will be retrieved when the lake goes down as they are recoverable. All moorings should be serviced by the end of the month if the weather cooperates.

TREASURER: Tom distributed a written report detailing the financial status of the club and explained some of the expenses.

RACE DIRECTOR: Not present.

COMMODORE: No report.

SECRETARY: Not present.

SOCIAL DIRECTORS: Jane reported on the preparations for the hog roast. Pork has been ordered from Dieck’s for 50. Cost was $172. Several guests will be in attendance. Members should plan to contribute a covered dish large enough to feed the extra attendees.

OLD BUSINESS:

Non-paid members have been contacted and promises to pay have been secured.

Birds have become a nuisance at the shelter. A plan to block them out with aluminum screen was discussed as the best and most cost-effective option.

NEW BUSINESS:

The upcoming work day is scheduled to begin with rolls and coffee at 7:30 a.m. and work to begin at 8:00 a.m. The early start time was set to accommodate the K-State game attendees.

Ken will send out an e-mail about the workday and items that volunteers should bring with them. Jobs planned are as follows:

• Pressure wash shelter floor and tables
• Mow around trailers in upper lot
• Trim trees
• Clean up the shoreline
• Paint the entry gate and the sign at the entrance
• Service several moorings
• Level the piles of sand left over from the construction last year

A committee to nominate the new board was suggested by Diane. She asked the board to consider a possible new board position of Director of Promotions. Bylaws would have to be amended to allow another board position. The active board will seek interested individuals to fill board positions. Bob pointed out that the positions most likely to be entry level are Treasurer and Social Director. While the present board seems to be willing to serve for another term it would not be prudent to turn away interested members from volunteering.

Phil Hostetter would like to donate a canoe and trailer to BVYC. It was agreed that we would accept this generous donation.

Henry Otto’s plan for the nautically themed outhouse was tabled until cost for pump out service and construction can be determined.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Submitted by reluctant acting secretary Wayne Martin

*Note to board: Items in red can be written as “executive session” and removed from the publicly disseminated minutes.