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MINUTES OF NORTH COAST OHIO MEETING A regular meeting of the NCO board was held February 6, 2008 at Dimitri’s restaurant in Independence Ohio. President Walt Stashkiw called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. In attendance were Walt and Kathy Stashkiw, Sylvia Chappell, Ray and Rose McFarland, Cheryl and Gil Maringer, Bud and Ginger Long, Dave Williams, Greg and Nancy Glick, Don and Mary Emery, Joe Nemes, Bill Hunter, and Vice President Jeremy Goldstein. Secretary Jack Lynett and Treasurer John Vorhies were out of town. Gil Maringer volunteered to prepare the minutes. The minutes from the annual meeting, December 8, 2007, were approved as written. Gil Maringer. reported on the treasury, as submitted by John Vorhies., that the overall balance after the annual meeting expenses were paid, stands above the balance one year ago. The auction at the annual meeting raised over $600, and renewal memberships have been received from headquarters in the amount of $1,320. since November. A review of the IX Center display at the boat show followed. Bill Hunter presented an extensive list of suggestions for improvement while complimenting Jim Bassett for his efforts as chairman. The need for a planning committee early in the summer to secure more mahogany boats is considered necessary to have a better display. Offering stretch wrap to prevent road salt damage was suggested as an incentive to bring in some show boats. Having a clean up committee and considering obtaining a carpet remnant were also discussed. The IX improvement will continue to be a topic at future meetings. The early spring workshop being held at BoatCraft March 15 was discussed. The invitations were passed out by Gil Maringer, who will also make the distribution to the membership via email or regular mail. Don and Mary Emery offered to provide the coffee for the day. An at-the-shop luncheon will be provided for attendees at a per person cost of $8.00. A number of very interesting topics from freshly restored boats going to Florida, to helpful hints on painting, the newest trailer accessories, and proper covers for the boats will be discussed. The status of Denny Naylon’s serious illness was discussed. A card was circulated and will be mailed. The consideration of making a donation from the NCO treasury to the family was discussed at length. In the end a motion was made and passed unanimously that NCO would send cards for serious illnesses and flowers for bereavement, but would not make donations. While the club cares deeply about what members may experience with health tragedies such as Denny’s, it was felt we could not fairly administer a gift program that recognized all club members equally given all the factors and circumstances unique to each situation. A mailed-in motion by Jack Lynett to create a “Sy Lynett First Mate Award” was discussed. The award accompanied by an appropriately engraved plaque would be presented at each annual meeting to the spouse or significant other who has demonstrated the fine characteristic of a “First Mate” by helping the “Captain” launch, retrieve, navigate, and otherwise care and maintain the antique or classic boat. Jack offered to provide this plaque each year. After discussion the board felt the award was a great idea and felt eligibility should be expanded to children or friends who may qualify. With that amendment, a motion was passed unanimously to create the award, as a fitting remembrance to our devoted member, Sy Lynett. The NCO website was discussed. Favorable comments were given to Dan White’s efforts in maintaining our website as evidenced by the award given our site by ACBS at the annual meeting at Lake George. There has been difficulty in linking easily to the Forum section of the site. Bill Hunter volunteered to contact Dan and explain the problems he experienced. Don Emery brought up the problem our site has with “cookies” that trace where users go on their personal computers after being on our site. The low cost server we are using is considered the problem. Greg Glick offered that simple software can block the effect of cookies. Don will ask Lyman Owners how they avoid the problem. The 2008 season’s event schedule was reviewed. After the workshop 3/15 is the potential for another late spring event that Les Demaline is investigating. Then the Rendezvous will again be held at Portage Lakes on 5/31. The Turkeyfoot Island Club will again be the location. A simple picnic lunch and burgers is the food plan. Jack Lynett has offered to chair the rendezvous. The possibility of some clocked races in the speed lane were discussed as the entertainment on the water. The next event is the Portage Lakes Show 6/28. (A report from Walt follows). The invitation has been given to attend the Chippewa Lake parade again this year on July 4. Gil will make contact with the show chairman if NCO members express an interest in attending. A launch committee will be required since last year’s chairman Chad Grubb will not coordinate launching this year. New this year is the potential to attend a boat show, Sunday 7/13 at Lakeside Ohio. The show in it’s 3rd year will attract about 50 boats in a beautiful land display setting along with docking out in Lake Erie. Free entrance to Lakeside is available to show participants with boats, and rooms at the historic Lakeside Inn are available. Sylvia Chappell can help with information. We are also expected to be asked back to Conneaut Ohio on 7/26. John Vorhies has been the coordinator in the past, and will be asked to confirm the arrangements this year. Dave Williams noted that the Chautauqua show will be 7/11 and 12 this year and we know that Buckeye has moved to late July. Next Walt reviewed assignments for the Portage Lakes show, with most of the key positions being filled. Awards for 60 participants will be prepared by Gil Maringer and Joe Nemes. Jack Lynett is to arrange insurance. Kim and John Vorhies will do registration packets and recording, Cliff Wolfe will be asked by Ray McFarland to do the poster, Eric and Julie West have offered to coordinate the banquet and design a tee-shirt for sale. Gil will manage the judging. The banquet has been reserved at the Turkeyfoot Island Club, and Walt will do solicitation of sponsors. Walt also noted that the Publicity function needs a chairman. The next item was the appointment of Directors at large by the president. Walt selected Joe Nemes, Dave Williams, and Eric West to those one year appointments. Don Emery offered to donate a folding canopy for the club to use at our boat shows and rendezvous events. The canopy is much more portable and faster to assemble than the bolt-together gazebo we have been using. The first use of the canopy may be at the Portage Lakes show. The next meeting was scheduled for March 3, 2008 at Dimitri’s @ 6:00 pm. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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