Minutes of the ISC Members' Meeting, Wednesday, 8/31/2005. in the Purdue Room, IMU (Room 341), 7:00.  These minutes read and adopted 9/21/2005.

Commodore Lindsey Schneider called the meeting to order at 1900 hours, 10 persons attending, including Exec. Officers Lindsey S., John H., Rich A.,  Eric O., and Heather C.

1.  Minutes from the Mbrs'Mtg of 8/23/05 were read and adopted.

2.  Officers' reports:

A. Commodore, Lindsey:

 1.  Newly elected co-captains of the undergraduate racing team are Lauren Trolley and Matt Legg.

 2.  It proved not possible to distribute a mass e-mail to the campus announcing Sailing Club activities-too many signatures required, too little time to acquire them.

 3.  Thirty-eight persons signified interest in the Sailing Club at the Activities Fair held at Hubbard Park.

B. Secretary, John:

 1. Outlined the fund-raising strategies to be circulated in the SuperScuttlebutt being prepared by Sonja and JH.

 2.  Reminded the Club of the season-end audit of finances and the report on volunteer work groups both requested by vote.

 3.  Announced the stained-glass image of sailboats now hanging in the Social Center with the Club's trophies, an work made by Bob Barren and donated to the Club by Margaret and Ben Pardini.

 4.  Explained plans for Lifetime member Log Books, publishing photos on the web site (pass word required, probably!), and consolidating many inaccurate mailing lists.

 

C.  Fleet Captain, Richard:

 1.  The fleet is in good condition on the whole; a few minor repairs are scheduled.

 2.  Two E-Scows and the Interlake have now been sold; one E-Scow remains on the for-sale list.

 3.  The 2-week window for ISC members to buy boats expires; one Hobie 18, the C-Scow, and Penguin are now publicly advertised for sale.

 4.  Fleet Cap'n immediate projects include: few Laser boat leaks to be fixed; FJ transoms repaired, glassed over; FJ parts have been ordered in preparation for the Davis Cup; pontoon boat's hulls have been welded and reattached to the frame, and decking is underway; two FJ mainsl's have been sent to Yacht Sailmakers, Oshkosh, for repair.

 5.  Fleet Cap'n future projects include updating the inventories of all sailboats, trailers and dollies, and windsurfing boards; winter storage of the fleet starts in late October.

D.  Membership, Heather:

 1.  As of 8/31/2005, 134 paid members, probably 140 when others pay their dues.  The percentage of “U” (University including students) slightly exceeds the percentage of “P” (Public) category.

 2.  There are 14 on-line registrants who have yet to turn in dues.

 3.  In 2 weeks, expirations come around; reminders will be sent; and non-responders will be dropped from the membership lists.

Total number of student/university members = 69, or 51%.

Breakdown is 43 Students, 26 University, 61 Public, and 4 Unclassified

Number of members expiring at the end of August = 29.  expiration notices will be sent explaining that there is a 2-week grace period, after which the member will no longer be eligible to sail.

A reminder to undergraduate MCSA racers: you   not officially placed on the

membership roster and issued a log book until the membership officer has

been notifiedof your payment.

 4.  The Membership Officer will be on vacation from 9/8 through 9/16.

5.  A reminder to student ISC members: please pass on updated contact information for the current school year.

3.  Unfinished Business:

Rich and Dave presented their inventory of Club dollies. Moved (Richard/Derek) that the Club buy 2 new FJ dollies and 1 Laser dolly at a price not to exceed  $1300.  Motion to amend (Bill / Len) to buy 2 FJ dollies only at a price not to exceed $900.  The amendment discussed, question called, and it passes.  The amended main motion then called, and it passes unanimously.

Because the amount in question exceeds $500, the intention must be published, and then ratified by another vote of the Club members.  This vote is scheduled for the meeting of 9/28.

4.  New Business:

A.  Lindsey will ask Forrest Holly to continue helping Club sailing and racing events by filling in as Rear Commodore.

B.  Moved (Tom H./John H.) that the Club move toward negotiations for purchasing a nearly new tug for sale in Warren, MI for a price probably closer to $7000 than $10,000.  Motion discussed, question called, it fails 3 ayes to 6 nays.

C.  Lindsey appoints a Tug-Purchase committee consisting of Dave, Bill, Tom, and Rich who will act as leader; the committee is asked to investigate available new tugs for the Club and to return with a motion to purchase in 3 weeks, i.e., for vote at the Membership meeting of 9/28.

5.  Announcements, etc.

A.  By thunderous approval, the Albatross this week is awarded to everyone who leaves plugs out of boats only to discover the omission as the boat slowly fills and starts to sink.

B.  Note September schedules, events, and meeting places on the Web site calendar-they all depart from the usual pattern.

Respectfully submitted, John Huntley, Secretary