A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:00 on April 8, 2008.

 

1.     Roll Call

 

 

N

D

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

Commodore Dennis Meichel

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VC Allan Jacobs

X

X

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC Ann Myer

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Booz

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Buzbee

X

X

O

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

X

O

X

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Erdreich

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Dave Frizell

X

X

O

X

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karen Guidi

X

X

X

X

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Jedziniak

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

X

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Vicky Jo Neiner

X

O

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Searfoss

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doug Stryker

X

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Steward

X

O

X

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     The March meeting minutes were approved.

 

3.     PC Jim Woller presented the Financial Report.  Excess Revenues over Expenses YTD at March 31, 2008 were $51,409, and the cash balance was $128,186.  The cash balance is better than projected by about $20,000.  A question arose as to whether the mooring field work would be tracked.  Jim will address this at the midyear review of the budget.  Dennis Meichel suggested that the mooring field work be added as a separate line item.  Jim will also investigate the amounts for the Speakers Program of $450 for actual revenue and $750 for actual expenses (last page of Financial Report).  A question also arose as to why the Unspent Minimum is listed on the Balance Sheet, because the money has already been spent.  A comment was made that the person contracted to do the painting of the house should provide a certificate of insurance, which should be maintained on file in the office.

 

4.     Ann Myer presented the Rear Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Three additional moorings were obtained from the City.  From a survey of the second row conducted by the launch drivers this past Sunday, it was determined that eleven boats must be moved and fourteen must be repositioned.  After these changes, an additional five or six may also have to be repositioned.  Nine mooring locations have been identified on the south end, and three have been identified on the north end.  There are four guest moorings, and locations are available for new members.  The plan is to secure the three moorings from the City as a hedge.  They will be rented by RYC for one year, and if anyone remains on them after one year, they will have to rent them directly from the City.  Additional locations up to Smith Street have been requested, but the USCG has not granted them as of this date.

b.     The Princeton Sailing Team utilized the RYC facilities this weekend.  The upstairs area was opened to them, and they were very appreciative.  They did not regard the increase in rent to $3,000 to be out of line, but would have to confer with their alumni group.

c.     Much yard work has been accomplished.  Boats were uncovered and cleaned.  Fenders and “U-rings” have yet to be replaced on the pilings.  The new gate does not line up correctly and is difficult to move.  A call to the company has not been returned.

d.     An invitation was received to participate in the Booth Bay Harbor to Stonington Race.  The distance is 332 miles.  A summary will be included in TellTales, and the notice will be left with Joann.

e.     Launch drivers have been lined up.  Service will start on May 3rd, a week before Launch Day.  Launch hours will be published in TellTales.  Maximum capacities in the launches will change because of the new USCG rules.  RYC is working with the Coast Guard on the stability tests and inspections, which are scheduled for the Monday after Launch Day.

f.      A letter was received from PC Jack Buzzi, in which he informs RYC that the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation will no longer participate in the Red Grant Regatta Charity Fundraising Event.

 

5.     Al Jacobs was not present for the Vice Commodore’s Report.

 

6.     Dennis Meichel stated that items from the Commodore’s Report had already been discussed.

 

7.     Committee Reports

 

a.     Joann Breef-Marks presented the Bar Report.  Net profit was $2,362, 33%.  About a six month inventory is maintained, and this amount is needed because of the variety.

b.     Bob Searfoss reported that the Point of Sale will be running by May 1st.

c.     Barbara Booz is the newly appointed Decorating Chair.  A meeting of the committee has been called for April 22nd, at which time duties will be defined.  A recommendation was made that the Decorating Committee meet with the Planning Committee.

 

8.     Old Business.

 

a.     Vicky reported that the guidelines for the Service Award will be presented at the May meeting.  The final documents will be distributed before the meeting.

b.     Dennis Meichel reported that Karen Guidi projects that the manuals will be completed by the Change of Command.  The Yard and Launch Maintenance Sections have been completed.

c.     John Erdreich summarized the demographics analysis.  There were 139 responses, about 30% of the membership.  The results were posted on the BOG website.  The implications of the results to the Club have not yet been considered.  A Strategic Planning Committee may be needed.

d.     Work on electronic communication to the members is on hold until the POS comes online.  One concern is the large file size of TellTales.

 

9.     New Business.

 

a.     The Special Meeting, requested by a petition of the members, is scheduled for April 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

b.     Ann reported that Tom Sinatra has offered to give RYC first rights to purchase the Sinatra house.  He does not wish to keep the house when his mother passes on.  Whether RYC should buy the house will require careful thought and exploration, a task a Strategic Planning Committee could address.

c.     RYC has received invitations to attend Richmond County Yacht Club’s Opening Day Ceremony on May 10th and Great Kills Yacht Club’s Commodore’s Ball on April 26th.

d.     Steve Buzbee’s band will provide entertainment at the coming Second Saturday event.

e.     Vicky made a motion that, “resolved, the Board of Governors thanks PC Jack Buzzi for fifteen years of service on the JDF Charity Event”.  The motion was accepted.  Vicky will prepare a certificate, and Dennis Meichel will write a letter.

f.      TellTales will be published after the Special Meeting, instead of this Friday.

 

10.   The meeting was adjourned at 21:35.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner,

Secretary

 

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