MINUTES OF NORTH COAST OHIO MEETING
Monday, October 4, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 6:50 PM by President Jack Lynett at Dimitri's Restaurant In Parma. Present for this meeting was President, Jack Lynett; Vice-President, Denny Naylon; Treasurer, John Vorhies; Secretary, Marilyn Demaline; Past President, Gil Maringer; Directors, Bill Hunter, Ray McFarland, Cliff Wolfe, Walt Stashkiw, Don Emery, Eric West, Bob McEwen, Bud Long, Greg Glick, and members, Mary Emery, Lucy Hunter, Ginger Long, Julie West, Cheryl Maringer, Sy Lynett, and Dan White.

John Vorhies reported the treasury balance to be $10,700.00. Our membership totals 129 as compared to 122 in 2003.

The season's boat shows and events were reviewed.

The June Rendezvous held at Turkeyfoot Island Club was a success and consideration is being given to returning to the same location in 2005.

Les Demaline reported that the Vermilion Boat Show registered 24 boats in the water with 6 boats on land. There were 26 classic and antique cars on display. And 41 kids from ages 4 to 13 entered the painting and sailboat contest. This show generated a profit on $2086.00. The 2005 Show is set for June

Walt Stashkiw reported that 23 boats entered the 4th of July Show at Portage Lakes. Of these, 10 boats were entered at this show for the first time. Walt did a survey of those persons who entered this show over the past 3 years. The majority of responses favored a Saturday Show near the 4th of July, but not on the 4th. They also favored the half-day show. The 2004 Show had a profit of $4.32. This show will be on July 2 in 2005

Gil Maringer, Show Chairman of the Chautauqua Show reported a total of 35 boat registrations for this Show and the event rated an article in the Brass Bell. A net profit of $225.89 was realized. A tentative date of July 16 has been set for the 2005 Show. This date will be finalized once Gil has determined there will not be a conflict with other shows in the immediate area. There is also a chance that some NCO members living in the Lake Chautauqua area may consider chairing this show in the future.

Jack Lynett then gave a report on the Annual ACBS Meeting and Boat Show held at Lake Lanier, Georgia in September. In spite of being hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ivan, the show did go on with a reduced number of boat entries. Jack announced that NCO Founder and Past-President, Les Demaline received the May Herwig Award. This ACBS award is given annually to a member who, through activities at the chapter level, has contributed broadly toward enhancing and furthering the aims and objectives of antique and classic boating. Our newsletter, The Beacon, was first runner-up for the "most improved" newsletter of our size.

The next issue of The Beacon will be published just prior to, or immediately after, the Annual Meeting in December. This will be determined by President Lynett and Editor, Dan White. Dan also announced that to allow enough room for pictures and all information, he would appreciate it if special articles could be kept at 700 words and regular articles be approximately 500 words in length.

The following new business was discussed.

Project to repair the docks at the Manchester Road launch ramps at Portage Lakes was introduced by Gil Mariner. Many members used these ramps this summer and recognized the danger to our wooden boats that could be caused by the old bolts that extends beyond the edge of the docks. Gil talked with the Park Ranger who is in charge of this facility and found that were welcome to accept our volunteer help to upgrade the docks and remove the dangers It was moved by Don Emery and Seconded by Eric West that we spend up to $2000.00 to complete this project. The time is at hand now to do the repairs because the lake will be lowered on October 18 and there will be a 30-day period that this work could be completed. The club will purchase the materials to do this and will use volunteer help of the club members. If necessary, group can consult with a contractor

Don and Mary Emery reported on the Annual Meeting. This year we will hold our meeting at the Edgewater Yacht Club on December 11, 2004. The members voted to have a sit-down dinner and to allocate the amount of $300.00 from the club treasury for hors d'oeuvres.

Past minutes

May 3, 2004
April 5, 2004
March 3, 2004