BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

February 7, 2005 at Diane Barker’s house

Directors present: Bart Bartholomew, Wayne Martin, Bob Mullen, Ken Hays, Diane Barker, Tom Albright and Ned Gatewood

Directors absent: None

Others present: None

Meeting called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Diane Barker

Minutes of the Ned Gatewood moved and Bob Mullen seconded that the January minutes be approved with no revisions.

REPORTS:

VICE COMMODORE: Ken Hays reported that Bob Mullen had received a Wear Your Life Jacket sign from the Corps of Engineers; a location for its installation will be decided on work day.

REAR COMMODORE: No report

TREASURER: Tom distributed a written report detailing the financial status of the club.

SECRETARY: No Report

RACE DIRECTOR: Bob Mullen reported that he had sent a proposed race schedule to board members via email. Bob highlighted that the schedule included some Wednesday evening races and several dinghy races. Bob also will revert to the policy of requiring at least 5 boats to be registered or else the race will be cancelled. Interested racers must call or send an email message the night before the race.

COMMODORE: No report

SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Ned Gatewood informed the Board that he would like to schedule several socials in addition to the Spring and Fall Banquets. Ned is currently exploring possible locations for the spring banquet. Bart Bartholomew agreed to ask Jon Held to be the guest speaker at the spring banquet.

OLD BUSINESS:

Liability insurance: The board discussed the fact that the general liability insurance policy from Myers, Briggs, Inc. did not specifically protect board members. Ned and Diane agreed to check with insurers to research the availability and cost of liability insurance for board members.

Repair of dinghy dock: It was noted that floats have been purchased; construction will hopefully be begun at the work day and then completed at a separate dock building session.

Repair of committee boat: Bob Mullen reported that we are still awaiting an estimate of the cost to repair it. After much discussion, Ned Gatewood moved that we get a firm estimate for the cost of repair; if less than $200 then the repairs should be made. Wayne Martin amended the motion to change the amount to be $300. The motion was approved unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

Members Handbook: The consensus was that we should update and distribute the handbook this year. Bart shall make proposed changes and send out a draft via email for board review and/or editing.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

Submitted by secretary Bart Bartholomew