A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:00 on February 14, 2006.

 

1.     Roll Call

 

 

N

D

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

Commodore Dave Frizell

n

X

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VC Vicky Jo Neiner

o

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC Dennis Meichel

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC William B. Adams

m

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Bauer

e

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

e

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Len Keating

t

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

i

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Myer

n

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skippy Paul

g

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tony O’Reilly

 

X

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Rebovich, Jr.

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Solas

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Steward

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roger Young

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     The January meeting minutes were accepted with changes.

 

3.     Tom Higgins presented the Financial Report for the one month ended January 31, 2006.  The cash balance at January 31 was $198,115.  Excess revenues over expenses YTD were $7,076.  Dennis requested that the recent collection of overdue race book fees for advertising be put into the 2005 financial statements.

 

4.     Steve Buzbee presented a report from the Grill Room Ad-Hoc Review Committee and distributed a handout.  Dave noted that the report will be discussed at Board meetings over the next few months and that he had asked the Planning Committee to review the report.

 

5.     Dave Frizell presented the Commodore’s Report, which included several items to be voted upon during New Business.

 

a.     Dave distributed a memorandum on the insurance policies at RYC, which summarized the insurance coverage at RYC.  The insurance would require a budget adjustment.  Dave noted that the insurance agent thought there would be no additional premium for the new launch.

b.     Dave reminded the Board about credit card availability at the Galley and asked whether it should be used for bar tabs, too.  Jerry noted that the new system could not handle this, and that credit card charges would not go against the monthly minimum.  Dave also suggested that credit cards be authorized for the Ship’s Store, although procedures would have to be designed before their use could actually take place.

c.     Dave suggested that the Board authorize the rehiring of the auditor.

d.     Dave stated that the Liberty Yacht Club has requested reciprocity with RYC.  The Liberty Yacht Club is at a marina, and they do not have facilities of their own.  In the past, RYC has only permitted reciprocity with clubs that have their own facilities.  Dave will ask for more information from the Liberty Yacht Club.

e.     Dave distributed a handout entitled, “Raritan Yacht Club – Budget Worksheet”, that included proposed budget adjustments for the 2006 budget.  One of the changes was the inclusion of $2,250 in the Administration section for the New Member Mixer.  Jerry suggested that the maintenance fee of $1,600 for the new computer system should go into the budget.

 

6.     Vicky Jo Neiner presented the Vice Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     The off-season parties went well.

b.     The proposals for the cabinetry and wall, which are in-line with both plans, will be implemented.  The entry way will be spruced up, also.

c.     There has been a request to use the Grill Room during the sailing season (July 20th) for a private function.

d.     The Grill room roof is in need of attention.  Bob Morrison obtained a quote of $20,000.  Two additional quotes will be obtained.

e.     A group email system is being set up on Yahoo.

 

7.     Dennis Meichel presented the Rear Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     The O’Day Owners Association requested to hold their annual rendezvous at RYC on July 14-16, the weekend after Red Grant.  About 12-20 boats are expected, and the group would be using the RYC facilities.  There may be one O’Day at RYC.  There were no objections from the Board.

b.     A group from Rutgers University contacted RYC with a request to establish a sail training program at RYC that would be part of the curriculum and would include the spring, summer, and fall seasons.  Dennis will obtain additional information from them.

c.     There was an oil spill in the Arthur Kill to which the Coast Guard responded.  Bulkheads and docks will be examined for damage.  Members should check for problems with their moorings.

d.     The New Jersey DEP claims to have lost the application, submitted by McLarin, regarding the expansion of the RYC docks.

e.     New Jersey is requiring a boater’s certificate.  Within the next three years, all boaters will have to have one.  Vicky noted that the Education and Entertainment Committee is planning something to help members prepare for the mandatory test.

f.      Dennis asked if any members would like to give up their moorings

 

8.     Old Business.

 

a.     Dave stated that he has been communicating with Jim Woller concerning the Sinking Fund issue, and that any others may participate in the discussions.

 

9.     New Business.

 

a.     A motion to approve the following items, which were introduced earlier in the meeting, passed by a unanimous vote.  These included the insurance policy, the rehiring of the auditor, the budget adjustments as put forth on the worksheet, the use of RYC facilities by the O’Day Owners Association for their annual rendezvous (provided a RYC member could be found to sponsor them), the use of credit cards for the Galley, Bar, and Ship’s Store, and the use of the Grill Room on July 20, 2006 for a private function.

b.     Tony suggested that the pot-luck dinner in January, which was a success, be held annually.

 

10.   Committee Reports.

 

a.     Ann reported that as part of the US Sailing Mount Gay Speaker Series, David Dellenbach will present a seminar on race tactics at RYC on March 25th.  Mount Gay will sponsor a cocktail party directly after the seminar.  Mount Gay would also like to get involved in sponsoring regattas.  On Sunday, March 5th there will be a Juniors symposium.

b.     Jerry stated that the total for the new computer system will be $11,000.

c.     Roger listed plans for the next issue of TellTales.

 

11.   The meeting was adjourned at 21:48.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner

Secretary

 

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