BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

September 12, 2005

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

Directors absent: Tom Albright

Others present: None

Meeting called to order at 6:34 by Diane Barker

Minutes of the July meeting approved as written.

REPORTS:

COMMODORE:

Awards: Commodore Barker reported that she would like to present awards to various individuals at the fall banquet. Bart Bartholomew suggested that the Club may want to consider giving officer-unique burgees to outgoing officers at the end of their term. Commodore Barker will work up a proposal and present it to the Board for approval at the next meeting.

Scout Activity: Commodore Barker reported that the Washington County Scouts were very appreciative of the opportunity to use our facilities.

VICE COMMODORE:

Ken reported that he has had very little time to work at the club; he has done a bit of mowing.

REAR COMMODORE:

Wayne reported that he has pulled up the dock twice recently to match the rising lake levels.

TREASURER:

Tom was absent but a written report was distributed.

RACE DIRECTOR:

Long Distance Race: Bob reported that 5 boats had competed in the Labor Day Long Distance Race

John Deere tractor: Bob reported that the John Deere once again has needed a new tire. A discussion about the possibility of non-pneumatic tires followed; several board members will research availability.

Committee boat: Bob reported that the boat ran well on recent test runs.

SOCIAL DIRECTOR: No report.

SECRETARY: Bart distributed new rosters; he questioned whether the KSU Sailing Club had paid their 2005 membership and storage fees.

OLD BUSINESS:

Dinghy dock: Ken and Bob explained the need for underwater and shoreline anchors for securing the dock. They also explained that emplacement of the dock may be attempted at work day; if unsuccessful, it will be delayed until next Spring.

Wall and counter at north end of shelter: Work on these will be done after completion of the dinghy dock.

Patio on east side of shelter: Work on this will be done after completion of the dinghy dock.

NEW BUSINESS:

Work day: Saturday, September 17

1. Gravel for approach to dinghy dock

Ken Hays will order 2 inch gravel

Wayne Martin will bring his tractor with blade and front-end loader

2. Weed eat dinghy park

3. Paint club sign

4. Move trailers and mow

5. Possibly service moorings

Pig Roast:

Ned reported that 33 people had signed up to attend; he will add three more and invite the three people who returned our docks. He reminded us to bring a side dish and to be there at 5 p.m.

New Board Nominees: Bob and Wayne asked Board members for help in identifying potential board members for next year.

Tim Shipley’s request to use facilities: Bart reminded the Board of Tim Shipley’s request to use Club facilities on 15 October for a gathering of the families of the three KSU students who died on the lake in December 2001.

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at about 8:15 p.m.

Submitted by secretary Bart Bartholomew