Blue Valley Yacht Club 

Minutes for Board of Directors Meeting March 7, 2011

Host: Ken Hays

 

 

Directors Present:     Barker, Crespino, Hays, Mahorney, B. Mullen, J. Mullen, Uhlarik

Directors Absent:      Hancock

Others Present:         none

Call to Order:             6:37 p.m.

 

Minutes:           The Feb. 7th 2011 minutes were approved as read.    

 

Reports:

Commodore - Crespino reported that we have a new lock on the front gate due to someone using bolt cutters on the old lock.  A car had been driven into the ditch on the west side of the road, and people were towing the car out, so they cut our lock to get access to the car.  Because he called the police and needed an address, Jim discovered that we do have a street address.  We will find out what it is and post it on the grounds like the shelter or shed in case someone needs it in an emergency.

 

Vice-Commodore - Mahorney reported that the new grill is at the shelter and ready to use.

 

Rear Commodore -  B. Mullen had no report.

 

Treasurer - Uhlarik reported that our insurance for on the beach liability is $350 and regatta or racing insurance is $580 per year for a total of $980.  We will keep insurance costs listed with administration rather than listing regatta insurance under the racing committee.

The Board agreed that needing a co-signature on checks for amounts over $200 is not strictly enforced.

The port-a-pot issue is straightened out. Scott Tucker is the service manager who needs to be notified when we want service. It is not feasible to purchase our own port-a-pot because no local company would service it. Our port-a-pot will be ready for work day, April 16th. In further discussion of local companies, it was noted that Wakefield charges $75 per call. Frankfort Sanitation is a possibility that Jonathan will investigate.

 

Secretary -  Barker had no report.

 

Social Director -  J. Mullen announced that the Spring Launch Banquet will be held at Valentino’s on Sat., April 30th. Meals will run between $8-$9.

Henry Otto will hold the Annual Sock Burning on the Vernal Equinox at the Yacht Club with dinner at the Little Grill that evening.

Jane is planning a Sale and Sail event for June.

 

Race Director -  Hays reported that Henry Otto will hold a Scout Breakfast on Sat. before the Labor Day Race, May 28th.              

 

Old Business

New Business

            Delinquent dues/fees plan.     After checking with the treasurer and checking the grounds, Commodore Crespino will send a letter notifying people who have not paid their dues and/or fees.

 

Tractor/Lawn Mower Maintenance.   The Craftsman is hard to start and will be serviced at Sears or K-Hill.  Crespino will get the tractor running before work day.

 

Junk Removal.    An ad for the trailer and other junk will be in the paper by workday so that junk can sell or be hauled off the premises.

 

Painting of Club proposed by Ned Gatewood.     After a lengthy discussion the board voted to turn down the proposal as not being an appropriate expenditure of members‘ money.  The Board appreciates innovative ideas and fundraising projects, but a subscription would be a more appropriate way to proceed instead of risking Club funds.  Ned is free to pursue this idea by contacting members, taking orders, and handling the project with the Board’s good wishes.

 

Gatewood Proposal to Build Shed.    Ned wants to build a 2X2X6 locker and place it on the S.W. corner outside the dinghy park.  This locker would be for oars and lifejackets. The board voted no for several reasons.  The locker could interfere with people backing trailers and could start an unwanted precedent of people putting storage units along the outside of the dinghy park.  These additional structures would also have to be maintained.  While it would be the owner’s responsibility to do this, it would also be another thing the Club would ultimately be responsible for.

 

New Member Welcome Letter & Buddy Plan.   The Treasurer will pass the information along to the Commodore when a new member joins so that the Commodore can send a welcome letter.  Established members will adopt a new member, make them welcome, sail with them, take them sailing, etc.  Jim will print handbooks as needed for new members.

 

Inspection of Boat Lift.     Crespino will call Gene Lindgren and ask him to do any welding that might be needed to repair the boat lift.             

Adjournment:     8:05 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Diane Barker

Secretary