May 2nd, 2005

at Tom and Gloria Albright’s home

Directors Present: Diane Barker, Ken Hays, Bob Mullen, Tom Albright and Ned Gatewood

Directors Absent: Bart Bartholomew and Wayne Martin

Others Present: None

Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:37 by Diane Barker

Tom Albright moved that the minutes of the April 4 meeting be approved as written; Ken Hays seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS:

Vice Commodore:

Ken Hays reported that the club grounds were in pretty good shape.

Rear Commodore:

Bob Mullen, reporting for the rear commodore, said that Mooring #4 had been replaced by Henry Otto. The scouts had painted all of the mooring balls and that #17 had broken lose and must be replaced.

Social Director:

Ned said that the Veterinarian School would be using the BVYC grounds on June 4^th and would provide a porta potti and garbage disposal.

Treasurer:

Tom Albright submitted a written treasurer’s report.

Secretary:

No report.

Race Director:

Bob reported that there was still trouble with the committee boat but he was hoping to get it repaired in time for the May 15 race.

Commodore:

No report

OLD BUSINESS:

The vice commodore said that he would have dinghy dock hardware made at a welding shop. He also said that the entrance road will need gravel and he has a price quotation from MWC. More gravel will be required after the dinghy dock is in. Ned moved that the BOD vote to permit Ken to order 2-3 truckloads for the road repair. The motion was seconded by Tom and carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

The BOD discussed methods to make new members welcome and to know more about sailing on Tuttle Creek Lake. After discussion the BOD agreed on the following:

1. The commodore should send a letter of welcome to each new member.

2. Each new member should be assigned to a current member who will become a buddy sailor. The buddy sailor will point out the general characteristics, obstacles, depths and weather patterns of the lake, explain club policies and if possible go on a buddy sail with the new member.

3. Consider having a picture of the new member along with a few words in the club newsletter.

4. Ensure that a handbook is made available.

5. Introduce the new member at club events.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at about 7:55 p.m.; next meeting will be on June 6 at Bart Bartholomew’s home.

Submitted by Bob Mullen as acting secretary.