MINUTES OF NORTH COAST OHIO MEETING
Monday, May 3, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by President, Jack Lynett, at Dimitri's Restaurant on Snow Road in Parma. Present for the meeting was Treasurer, John Vorhies; Secretary, Marilyn Demaline; Past President, Gil Maringer; Directors, John Herwick, Bill Hunter, Ray McFarland, Cliff Wolfe, Les Demaline, Walt Stashkiw, and Don Emery; and members, Dan White, Rose McFarland, Sy Lynett, and Mary Emery.

The first order of business called for the acceptance of the April minutes. Cliff Wolfe called for acceptance of minutes as corrected for the misspelling of his last name (from Wolff to Wolfe).

John Vorhies reported that our paid memberships now totals 120. The newest member, Bill Baldwin, is from Raleigh, NC. The treasury balance is $6934.00.

The annual Rendezvous at Turkey Foot Island Club on June 5 will be supervised by Bill Hunter in the absence of Jack Lynett. As in the past, Board members will be asked to bring food and beverages and the club will purchase hot dogs and hamburgers. Members bringing boats will be able to participate in a Poker Run and the winning boat crew will receive $50.00. Those persons who would like to stay at the TFI Club overnight can call for reservations (440-644-7797).

Les Demaline reported that the posters for the Vermilion Boat Show on June 26 are ready and will be placed around the town in the next two weeks. He has received a sponsorship from an individual for $500.00 to help with the program and the Kid's Sail Boat Race. The Antique Car Club expects to have at least 25 cars on display and there is dockage for at least 30 boats. Ads have been placed in the Vermilion Photo Journal and Parson's Marina will once again offer paddle boat rides to the Sail Boat participants

Gil Maringer reported that the charity event previously scheduled at the Turkey Foot Island Club on June 29 may not be held this year due to a change in the administration of the Rebuilding Together organization.

Gil, Chairman of the Chautauqua Lake Show, reported that he has already received boat registrations for the July 17 Show. The Holiday Harbor Marina was recently sold, but the show will proceed as planned. Sponsors for this show are being actively pursued.

Ray McFarland was commended for the Work Shop that was held at his place in April. Ray, Cliff Wolfe, and Gary Kosiba covered several topics used in boat restoration. 41 persons attended this function on a beautiful spring day. Receipts for the Workshop totaled $205.00 with expenses adding up to $333.00. Ray also completed 50 sail boat kits at a cost of $57.00 for the contest at Vermilion.

Jack reported on the ACBS Chapter Roundtable and Quarterly Meeting in Houston, TX. Chapters shared various ideas for workshops. Some chapters are considering programs to teach women how to operate boats. The new ACBS directories have just been mailed to the members. The major topic of business discussed was a proposal to limit the ACBS President's term to one year. The members present voted to change the proposal to limit the term to two year's with 2 elected vice-presidents to provide the succession to the President's position. This proposal will be returned to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee to re-write and present to the Board of Directors and members at the Summer Meeting in Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey.

Dan White is busily working on the Spring issue of The Beacon with plans to publish this month. While there will be a new look to the publication, members voted to leave the size of the newsletter the same -- 8 ½ by 11. The Web Page has been well-received and will be presented to all members in The Beacon. The NCO meeting minutes will be published on the Web Page following each meeting.

Bill Hunter will do business cards for Officers and Directors, but will wait to do this until after the NCO Logo has been reworked.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 4 at Dimitri's at 6:00 PM.

Bill Hunter called for the meeting to adjourn at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,


Marilyn Demaline, Secretary

 

Past minutes

April 5, 2004
March 3, 2004

 

 

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