A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:30 on August 14, 2007.

 

1.     Roll Call

 

 

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D

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

Commodore Vicky Jo Neiner

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

VC Dennis Meichel

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

RC Allan Jacobs

X

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

PC William B. Adams

O

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

O

O

 

 

 

Jim Bauer

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

Barbara Booz

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Steve Buzbee

X

X

X

X

O

X

O

X

X

O

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

O

X

X

 

 

 

PC Dave Frizell

X

X

O

X

X

O

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Paul Jedziniak

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

O

O

O

X

X

X

O

X

X

O

 

 

 

Ann Myer

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Skippy Paul

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

X

 

 

 

Jerry Solas

-

-

-

-

-

-

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Dave Steward

X

X

O

O

X

X

O

O

X

O

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     The July meeting minutes were approved with one correction.

 

3.     Jim Woller presented the Financial Report and distributed a handout, “Sinking Fund List of Capital Items” for review during the coming month.  The list will be voted upon by the Board at the September meeting.  Excess Revenues over Expenses YTD at July 31, 2007 were $30,956, and the cash balance was $68,572, which was slightly under budget.  The Galley deposit of $5,000 is included in the cash balance, and there is less than the full amount available.  The permit for the dock was approved last month, and $6,000 went to the DEP in order to maintain the permit.  The permit application is good for five years.

 

4.     Al Jacobs was not present for the Rear Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Regarding the launch renovation, Vicky noted that she had spoken with Mark Rebovich.  There were more repair items than expected, but the project was still under budget.  A summary of the repairs will be published in the next issue of TellTales.

 

5.     Dennis Meichel presented the Vice Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Dennis spoke about the results of the galley survey, and the results will be published in TellTales.  Of the 330 surveys that went out, about 185 responses were received.  Regarding galley prices, Dennis explained that the food is not overpriced.

b.     Raccoons and opossums have been around the building recently, and a contract for their removal is in place.

c.     The outside lighting has been fixed.

d.     Electrical costs for the AC are down.

e.     There is an erosion problem behind the condos that will have to be addressed.  The problem began when the weeds were removed.

f.      The decorating committee, with Agnes Cashman as chairperson, is addressing the Grill room décor and trophy case.  The Planning Committee is considering plans for the Bar.

g.     Rich Caperato provided the Planning Committee with a list of repairs for various items around the house.  These items will be put to outside contractors or be undertaken by members.

h.     A few items are needed for the AV system.

 

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

 

a.     Congratulations to Sinn Fein, who won their division of the Marblehead to Halifax Race.  They were also awarded the first Olin Stephens Offshore Trophy.  Congratulations also to Slice, who place second after a tie breaker in an Olsen 30 race in Canada.  RYC had the most entries in the Round Long Island Race.

b.     The Fall Regatta/NJ Hospice Cup is only a month away.

 

7.     Committee Reports.

 

a.     Ron Gort spoke about the Galley.  The compressor for the walk-in refrigerator is in need of replacement, and Jeff Steuber is investigating.  The patio ice chest has a loose lid, and probably should be replaced also.  Vicky noted that financing for these items needs to be found.  A suggestion was made to contract with an ice house.  The issues need to go to the Galley and House Committees, who should provide recommendations to the Board.  Three estimates have been received for the house vent.

b.     Ann reminded everyone that the Nautical Flea Market, which benefits the Juniors, is scheduled for August 18th.  Members may buy or sell items. 

c.     There are new items in the Ships Store.  A list should go into TellTales.

d.     Regarding the yard, Ray stated that the dinghies are under control, and the racks were taken down.  The south bulkhead was repaired.  Work on the floating dock hinge is 80% completed.  The mast racks are supposed to be down by Memorial Day.

 

8.     Old Business.

 

a.     Dennis spoke about the Private Party Rules and the large number of requests for parties in December.  The Rules and the Galley contract should be changed for next year to avoid the problems that have arisen.  Several suggestions were made.  A decision was made to go ahead and schedule the parties.  On days when there is a party in the Grill room, members must make reservations for the Surf room, and the number of reservations will be limited to fifty.  A notice should go into TellTales.

 

9.     New Business.

 

a.     A motion to allow the City of Perth Amboy to use the Grill room for a party on Friday, December 14th was passed.

b.     Skippy suggested that the calendar of events on the Club website include all Club events.  Matt will assist Jim if the resulting workload becomes too great.

c.     A question was asked regarding the Club minimum of $50.  The policy was changed by Board vote four months ago.  Bar tabs are no longer applied to the minimum.

 

10.   The meeting was adjourned at 23:05.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner,

Secretary

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