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Ted Raymond was nominated for the office of Fleet Captain, Dave Manson was nominated for the office of Secretary / Treasurer and Eric Seaborg was nominated for the position of Scorekeeper. All three men accepted their respective nominations and were voted into office. Their positions will be effective beginning June 12th, 2009.
Neil Lynch presented the Treasurer’s Report. We currently have balance of $4,701.55 in the checkbook prior to any 2009 dues being paid. Income in 2008 to date was $4,024.30 and expenses in 2008 to date were $2,350.94.36. Our net balance increased $1,673.36 last year Our biggest expense continues to be the dockage and up-keep of the Committee Boat. The dues increase from 2 years ago is having the desired effect, we have gone from breaking even each year to increasing our balance an average of $1,600 per year and moving toward our goal of a new committee boat. A motion to accept the Treasurers Report was made by Eric Seaborg and seconded by Wim McDonald, the motion passed.
A motion to keep dues for the 2009 season at $150 was made by Neil Lynch and seconded by Eric Seaborg. After some discussion of how the increase that was made two year ago has affected our current fund balance and what we could expect our balance to be at the end of the season by maintaining the current dues schedule for this season, a vote was called and the motion passed. Neil Lynch stated that our projected fund balance at the end of the 2009 season should be about $6,200. Jim Knape stated that in addition to Fleet 35 dues skippers must also be full members in good standing with the Marquette Yacht Club and be a member of the Ensign Class Association.
The Rules Committee presented the updated version of the 2009 Ensign Fleet 35 Sailing Instructions. There was some discussion on the changes. Most were minor with the biggest overhaul being in section 15 having to do with how late a race could finish. A motion was made by Wim McDonald and seconded by Don Studt to approve the 2009 SI’s, the motion passed. Copies of the 2009 Race Packet were distributed and a sign-up sheet was passed for providing lunches for the Race Committee throughout the season. Several spots were still available. Contact Jim Knape to volunteer.
An announcement was made by Jim Knape that the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009 – 2012 are new this year and are available on line or with your US Sailing Membership. All skippers were encouraged to get a copy of the new rule book.
It was suggested that the non-scored race on June 17th during the Ensign Region V Championship Regatta the Fleet make every effort to take youth sailors out for the race. Chad Lewis and Ted Raymond will work together to coordinate this event.
Jim Knape asked that each skipper make a list of potential Celebrities and submit them to him. Jim Knape and Ted Raymond would Co-Chair the committee to organize the event. Others would be needed for various tasks leading up to the event, the one task noted was the many phone calls needed to line up the various Celebrities.
Jim Knape gave an update on the repairs to the committee boat. The new used motor has been installed by Jim Knape and Bob Frak and is waiting for an on the water load test. Neil Lynch noted that $150 was paid for the replacement motor and we would owe an additional $150 less replacement parts if the motor checked out OK. A motion was made by Dave Manson and seconded by Wim McDonald to upgrade the Race Committee Flags and Poles and to get an air horn to supplement the electric boat horn, the motion passed.
A motion was made by Dave Manson and seconded by Ted Raymond to restrict the use of the Committee Boat to Ensign Class Races and Open Class Races and to authorize payment of $650 to dock the boat on the Association Dock in a space owned by Wim McDonald and to pay $100 for the insurance on the boat, the motion passed.
The question was raised about future Committee Boat issues, namely searching for a new boat and who should own it. A motion was made by Don Studt and Seconded by Wim McDonald to form a committee of Colin Irish, Bob Frak, Ted Raymond and Jim Knape to search for and evaluate potential new committee boats. Brian Bloch was mentioned as a legal advisor to answer ownership questions.
In the event that committee boat becomes inoperable it is the Fleet Captains responsibility to find a temporary replacement.
A motion was made by Eric Seaborg and seconded by Dave Manson to hold the Annual Bill Neumann Regatta on August 1st and 2nd. No chairperson(s) were assigned at this time.
Jim Knape will inquire with Andrew Kerr to see if he would be able to put on a rules seminar when he is in town on the weekend of June 6th. This would probably be a Friday evening event if the details could be worked out.
With the success of the Rotary Sail-Away and the Ensign Fleet Year End Party it was unanimously agreed that we should repeat those events this year. Al Raymond will organize the Rotary Sail-Away. No chairperson(s) for the Year End Party were assigned at this time.
Paul Neumann made three awards that were not used last year. He was assigned to make two additional awards for this year for places first through fifth.
Jim Knape wants to have some changes made to the website. He and Jason Moody will meet to discuss and implement those changes.
Neil Lynch mentioned that the 2009 Ensign Region V Championship folks in Cleveland had made several calls to local fleet members to recruit them to come to the race and encourage others to go. We went around the room to hear from each skipper present on what plans they had for the year after which the meeting was adjourned.
Neil Lynch – Ensign Fleet 35 Secretary / Treasurer