JANUARY 21, 2012
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Present at meeting: Warren & Grace Lyon, John Owens, Steve Lowe, John & Kitty Springer, Jim
& Jan Stevenson, Bob Pryor, Lynn Easley, Paul & May Rumrill, Kirby & Carol Quirk, John
Thorp, Susan Bevill, Britt & Lynette Ruby, Rick & Dicksie Walker, and Bob Coker.
Call to Order by Warren Lyon
Present Minutes from last meeting
The minutes were presented and approved. Motion by Steve Lowe Second by Paul Rumrill.
Financial Report:
John Springer presented the financial report. The club is doing ok financially although
dues have been going down for the past 3 years. We currently have 15 paid memberships
Motion to accept by: Britt Ruby
Seconded by: Kirby Quirk
All in favor.
New Business
Future of LPYC
Steve Lowe reported that the board made a motion at the last meeting to
recommend to the membership searching for new viable location alternatives for the club. Rick
Walker stated that the reason the board felt that this should happen is because of the uncertainty
of the future of the marina. Bob Pryor stated that he has been informed that the Klein family is
not currently willing to spend any money on the marina. Steve stated that there are really two
reasons to be looking. First, we do not know the future of the marina. Secondly, the capital fund
was set up shortly after inception of the club with the goal of saving enough money to establish a
facility specifically for the club. John Springer reported that TYC has recently added 16 slips for
$16,000 at their facility. Steve discussed several places that have been thought of so for as
possibilities. The search committee wants to go to all these places to investigate them and also
get the lake authority involved. The lake authority has previously stated the they don’t want the
yacht club to go away. Jim Stevenson stated that with the lake down we have experienced
declining interest in the club. The club needs to either pursue new possibilities for the future or
suspend the club. Warren ask for a count of hands as to who would be willing to move their
boats to a new facility. The count was 10. Rick Walker stated that he is going to California in
March and will meeting with Barry concerning the marina and possible purchase options.
Rick made the motion for the board to move forward researching possibilities and keep the club
active. Second by John Thorp. All Approved.
Election of New Board Members and Officers: Warren stated that two board members, Bob
Pryor and John Ellis, terms have expired. The board has nominated Rick Walker and Lynn
Easley to fill these spots. The board has recommended the new officers for 2012 to be Rick
Walker, commodore, Steve Lowe, vice commodore, John Springer, treasurer, and Lynn Easley,
secretary. Both recommendations were approved by acclamation.
Warren stated that Dicksie Walker has agreed to take over as social chairman again.
Rick Walker came forward and presented Warren with a plaque of appreciation for his service
as commodore for 2011.
Rick then appointed a committee of Steve Lowe, John Owens, Jim Stevenson, and himself as a
search committee for a new location.
Adjournment:
Motion by Jim Stevenson, Second by Paul Rumrill to adjourn. Approved.