Valcour Sailing Club Executive Meeting

August 25, 2001

Location: Base Golf Course

In Attendance: Bob Bunnell, Andy Sajor, Mark Stata, Kjell Dahlen, Rob McDowell, Mike Parsons, Kim

Reading of Previous Minutes dispensed with. Bob provided an agenda that included suggestions from Rob.

Treasurer’s Report (In Absentia)

1. $3761 Balance

2. $300 bills remaining (including bill for flags etc. for race committee.)

Unfinished Business

1. Wilcox Dock

Plattsburgh City will probably control the site thus rendering original plans moot. The city is being asked for a ruling on possibly granting mooring sites for the club on an annual renewal basis.

2. Marina Space (as an alternative) – Rob Mcdowell explained that the Marina is planning to expand to the Northeast which would leave room for a hoist to allow up to 50 boats in a dry sailing mode. The club, or some other entity, would have to provide the insurance. The lease would probably cost approximately $700 per boat for mooring/parking.

3. Fall Banquet – No details set. The Base Golf Course bar/lounge looks like a good spot. They can cater such an event.

4. Trophies. No final decisions. Perpetual Trophies seem favored. Perhaps some form of Bulkhead Plaque would be appropriate to accompany the Perpetual Trophies.

New Business

1. Next Year’s Racing Schedule

a. Solings on separate night(s). This seems favored particularly since we now have more Soling actively sailing. Ideally this would help with the OD situation in that the two separate fleets could OD for each other.

b. More Sunday races. Totally depends on crew and OD availability.

c. Roland and Andy will draft a new schedule, with OD’s where possible, and circulate to the membership for comments.

2. Establish a Protest Committee. It was suggested that a Protest Committee be established and a time limit for any protest meetings to be scheduled.

3. Establish PHRF Committee. This is actually required of a good sailing club. Current books will be needed. Some discussion was held concerning variable ratings depending on race night conditions.

4. Race Handbook. It was agreed that next year’s book would be prepared with ample time for thorough proofreading. The race diagrams will be adjusted to reduce possible confusion. Buttonhook finishes will be eliminated. The 2001-2004 rules will be installed and the start times will be adjusted to the new suggested format.

5. Committee Boat. The club would consider a committee boat financially but there is some concern over the large number of people who may have to operate the boat. Rob McDowell suggested a committee be organized to seek donations from the community business for sponsorship of a committee boat. This suggestion will be discussed again when the new officers take charge.

6. The club will again seek a permanent OD(s). An ad will be placed in the local paper to request that anyone interested in such a position (paid) with or without a boat should contact the club.

7. The club is still seeking an Internet service to serve as a new home for our web site. The current web site is free but comes with unwanted advertising pages. If anyone is having trouble accessing the site at http://olympia.fortunecity.com/relay/361/, the problem could be related to the ad pages. Contact Ron Dufort by e-mail at [email protected] for assistance.

8. The club needs nominations for a new slate of officers. Please contact Bob Bunnell at [email protected] with your suggestions.

9. Priscilla Hammond from Clinton Community College asked if the VSC and the college could put on a race that can be viewed from the college next year. It would be some sort of fund raiser for them and good PR for the club. No details yet, just brainstorming with them now. Will make contact with her again in January.