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Rat Meeting minutes, Nov 10, 07 Commodore Arden Root called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM. Rats present in addition to Commodore Root: Vice Commodore Paul Bailey, Bill Anderson, Tom Biek, Nelson Gainey, Ondra Gainey, Dave Groening, Trina Groening, Leiza Hall, Mike Halpern, Bob Haynes, Angela Matthews, Rick Matthews, Jane Wetsel. Minutes of the February Meeting After brief discussion the motion was made to accept the minutes of the last meeting as previously published to the membership. The motion was appropriately seconded and passed. Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s Report was presented and discussed. This Report will be appended to these minutes for the record. The Balance on account at the present time is $3781.51. The Treasurer’s Report reminded the membership that 2008 YCA dues were paid in advance to take advantage of the opportunity to secure the rate of $300.00. (YCA dues have increased to $400.00 per year, effective 2008.) The Treasurer’s Report also reminded the membership that dues are now payable and are due January 1, 2008. We were reminded that at the last meeting, Rats voted to charge a late fee for dues paid after January 31. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented. It was agreed by all present that Ron is doing a fabulous job as treasurer and his work is much appreciated by the RRYC. Miscellaneous Announcements Commodore Root made several Miscellaneous Announcements which brought additional discussion. Pirates on the Pungo: Arden and Bob thanked the Rats for giving support to the 2007 Pirates on the Pungo Fundraising event for the Pungo District Hospital Association. Over $18,000 was raised by this event. VC Bailey asked for more Rat participation in 2008, including more racing participation. We were reminded to Save the Date: July 18, 19 and 20, 2008. Craig Woolard Band will perform at the Saturday evening dinner/dance event. Volunteers Needed: Commodore Root reminded the membership that volunteers are needed for Social Chair, Cruise Chair, and other Rat activities. The Commodore will publish and e-mail a list. Rat Wear: A volunteer is needed to coordinate Rat Wear. There was no new Rat Wear in 2007. It was suggested that the person coordinating Rat Wear will need to consider a Summer order and a Fall order. 2008 is the 30th Rat Anniversary. Dues Reminder: Full Member Dues are $50 if paid by January 31 and $60 thereafter. Associate Member Dues are $35 if paid by January 31 and $45 thereafter. Those who have not paid Full or Associate Dues by March 31 will be removed from the Roster. Membership is currently at about 100. Old Business Sound Channel & Re-Anchor Lighted Marker. Vigorous discussion ensued regarding the location of the lighted marker. We were in agreement that the lighted marker, now anchored outside the channel, is a liability we cannot afford. It was agreed that the best move is to sound the channel and ask the Wildlife Commission to move their marks if the channel has shifted. Bob Haynes and Bill Anderson will sound the channel. A new anchor will be made and set in the proper place for the marker following the sounding activities. No time frame was determined. Re-Wire VHF. (so it’s not on the bathroom light switch). Bob said that he will eventually re-wire the VHF so it’s not on the same circuit with the light switch. It seemed that we were in agreement that the security of having the radio at all currently overrides the inconvenience of the circuitry. Gas Heaters. One heater is in place, but not yet installed. Another heater will be installed. This heater may or may not be donated and it may or may not be vented. Estimates from two gas companies servicing the area are forthcoming. Event Calendar.
· A shakedown Cruise was suggested. Potential destinations were suggested, but no determination was made. · The Commodore is ideally looking for a Cruise Chair or two. · July Fourth 2008 Float. This year the Fourth of July will be on Friday, so we should have lots of Rat involvement with the Float for the Belhaven Parade. As this event has proven to be lots of fun for all it was agreed to keep it on the 2008 event calendar. It was further agreed to purchase beads to give out during the Parade instead of candy. New Business Using Yahoo Groups. A new communication medium is available for Rats. (It can be accessed through a link on the RRYC website.)
Remodeling Club House. There was some discussion of the potential to make some changes to the internal structure of the Club House. This conversation was tabled for the next meeting due to no specific drawings being available for discussion and vote. Possibility of arranging race, social or charity event with BYC / PSC. Those present agreed that it was not practical for us to consider a charity event due to our commitment and involvement with Pirates on Pungo. Rick Matthews agreed to pursue the social and race aspect of this business and report to the membership. Elections Nominations. Bob Haynes and Arden Root were nominated for Commodore. After discussion, Arden withdrew. Ron Brown had expressed interest and availability for the treasurer’s duties for another year. It was suggested that Paul Bailey would be a viable candidate for Vice Commodore for another year. A slate of officers was presented to the membership as follows. Commodore: Bob Hayes Vice Commodore: Paul Bailey Treasurer: Ron Brown Voting. The above slate of officers was presented to the membership. A motion was made and seconded and passed to accept the slate of officers as presented. Congratulations to the new RRYC Officers. The meeting was adjourned at 4:49 PM so the evening meal preparations could begin. Respectfully submitted, Leiza Hall
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December 2006 News Letter
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