December 11th, 2019
MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
Present at meeting: John Springer, Chuck Brazell, Steve Lowe, Ben Hooks, Ron McKay, Rick Walker, and Lynn Easley.
Call to order by John Springer.
Present Minutes from last meeting
The minutes were presented by Lynn Easley.
Motion to accept by Rick Walker, seconded by Steve Lowe.
Financial Report
Receipts:
Receipts for 2019 were $2,375.00, which consists of current dues from twenty-three members, plus the sale of one hat.
Disbursements:
Disbursements for 2019 were $1,747.55 for operations are as follows.
1. $1,097.26 Socials
2. $385.00 Storage Locker Rent.
3. $125.02 Slip Rental.
4. $70.00 Post Office Box Rental.
5. $48.67 Regatta Prizes.
6. $21.60 Trophies – Engraving “Spring Cup”.
Surplus:
For operations, receipts exceeded disbursements resulting in an operation surplus of $627.45. No capital funds were expended.
General Comments:
The cash balance as of December 31, 2019 is $15,107.75. The cash balance one year ago was $15,568.84. We have 23 dues paying members thus far in 2019,
Motion to accept Treasury report by Ben Hooks, seconded by Chuck Brazell.
Officer and Director Reports.
John Springer – Will be sending out invoices for the 2020 year on January 1st, 2020. Renewing members are $100, new members are $125 and include a bur-gee.
Rick Walker – Confirmed Paul Lohr will be doing a presentation on his paddle boat cruises at the Annual Meeting. Business has been good and will start on building a second boat. Will need a TV for the presentation, and the club will pay for his dinner.
Emerald Bay has added a shrimp dish to their menu. Rick recently had an event there and the food was very good as usual, and the cost per person was a reasonable at around $17 per person.
Old Business
Slip Waiting List:
Jeremy Bogan.
Mike Jeter.
Mast Hoist at Marina :
Ben Hooks has conversations with a boat lift company, they suggested drilling holes in the mast lift, and fitting them with grease fittings. Packing the mast hoist base with grease may be enough to break it free. It also would show how high the inner support post goes. He will also discuss the issue with the marina owner to see how they might want to proceed. Would also be helpful to talk to who ever built it for any insight on how to free it up.
New Business
Increase Participation at Club Events:
Several ideals were brought up, dock parties always seem to have a good turnout weather permitting, hot dogs with the commodore would probably have a good turnout.
Work projects always help to engage other members whether it be on the barge or other projects.
Better contact with the members would be good, whether it is just an email when some member will be going out for a sail, or a more formal communication like a mailing list or a newsletter. When Rick Walker was Commodore before, he would write up a newsletter and send out, although never got any feed back on it.
Presentation events featuring a speaker usually have a good turnout, the club has contacted several about that possibility.
Some type of open house or introductory afternoon sail to for the sailing curious would be a good event to have. Some questions were raised on how best to publicize it to reach people who might be interested in sailing.
Steve Lowe suggested an event where members could sell their excess things that they no longer need.
Officers and Directors for 2020:
After some discussion, Rick Walker accepted a nomination for Commodore. Chuck Brazell accepted the nomination for his current position as Vice Commodore, John Springer will also accept returning as Treasury, as will Lynn Easley as Secretary.
Annual Meeting Agenda:
Some things to include at the Annual meeting will be Paul Lohr’s presentation. Recognize members for their contributions. Dana Adams will donate a painting at the meeting.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
The next meeting is scheduled for January 8th at Coyote Sam’s / Texas Music House at 12:00 noon.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by acclimation.