Nautical News
August 2008
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COMMODORE |
Becky Smith |
968-0338 |
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VICE COMMODORE |
Gale Guyer |
318-8247 |
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RECORDING SECRETARY |
Phyllis Ingraham |
967-1768 |
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TREASURER |
Ronnie Herl |
956-4731 |
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY |
Phyllis Walker |
967-7672 |
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PAST COMMODORE |
John Valich |
644-1122 |
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DIRECTOR |
Sandy Herl |
956-4279 |
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DIRECTOR |
Susan Hutchinson |
293-6956 |
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DIRECTOR |
Lucille Tremblay |
401-8360 |
WINTER HAVEN NAUTICAL CLUB
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM, by Commodore Becky Smith, with the pledge of allegiance. There were 26 members present and no guests.
MINUTES
Susanne Guyer made a motion to dispense with the reading of the July General Membership Meeting Minutes. Arlene Adams seconded the motion. Phyllis Ingraham, Recording Secretary, read the minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting of July 30, 2008. No objections were made and the minutes stood as read.
TREASURERS REPORT
Treasurer, Ronnie Herl gave the Treasurers report and posted it for the General Membership.
ACTIVITIES
Susan Hutchinson, Chairperson
July-2008 – Susan reported that the club had no activities for the month of July. Many of the members were out of town on vacation.
Casino Night – Aug 23rd – 6:30 PM, Entry cost is $10.00 for which you receive play money to gamble with. Arlene Adams reported that all of her previous helpers had accepted the challenge. There will be Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Horse Races, Crap Table and a real slot machine. This will be followed by a “Silent Auction” for real cash. Of course you will get the chance to buy some special items with your winning play money. She is still in need of items for the Silent Auction.
Galley Chef Cook-off – Sept 6th – Pat Wells will chair this event and will have information at the next meeting. You may contact her if you wish to participate- (299-1319).
Fish Fry – Sept 27th - - this date will be changed due to a rental. More information at the Sept meeting.
October Event – Becky requested someone to come up with ideas to take place on our usual “October Week-end” fundraiser. It can be one day or two. Anyone with suggestions, please contact her. Becky will do the Scavenger hunt by boat or land, depending on the lake levels at the time.
CRUISES
John Valich, Cruise Master
Twin Dolphin- July 3rd to 6th – Mike Hall lead this cruise with a total of 8 boats with 18 plus people starting out. That included the Guyer’s, Littrell’s. Hall’s, Burgess’s, Valich’s, Kear’s, Emry’s, and Smith’s. Some launched from Gulfport Municipal Marine on Thursday with the others following at different times. On Friday, all went on a field trip to Council’s Pool Room in downtown Bradenton. They met up with friends from the Lakeland Power Squadron. Nancy Hall proved to be the “pool shark” of the day. Later, the marina hosted a pool party complete with BBQ and a keg of beer. Club members provided the side dishes. The party was increased by the arrival of the Tremblay’s, Vincent’s, Well’s, Davis, the Valich’s daughter, and the Herl’s. All enjoyed great fireworks over the river. On Saturday, everyone went back to the pool room for more pool and burgers. The group (28 or 29) all enjoyed dinner at the restaurant at the marina. The party broke up early on Sunday morning, hoping to beat the daytime thunderstorms. It turned out to be a great cruise with two possible nominations for the annual “broken boat” award.
July 26th – John reported that this cruise was cancelled as a boating event because of the bad weather but turned into a cruise by car. The Valich’s along with their friend Dave from Lake Worth, the Hutchinson’s, Smith’s, Littrell’s, Tremblay’s, and Vincent’s, all enjoyed the good food and entertainment at “Stumps”. Everyone went for a street car ride and enjoyed ice cream before returning home.
Silver Springs – August 1st – This cruise has been cancelled.
Hontoon Island – Aug 16th & 17th – There is no cruise leader for this cruise so far. The Hall’s and Tremblay’s will be going on Friday. On Saturday, John will meet everyone at Love’s at 8 AM. So far he will be joined by the Kear’s, Smith’s, Bob Beckner and maybe the Guyer’s. If you wish to make reservations at the hotel, call them at 800-248-2474.
Labor Day – Hutchinson Island – Aug 30th to Sept 1st – John will lead this cruise. See the flyer for more information. He needs to know if you are going. He plans to leave IHOP, on SR 60, to go to a new launch site. Call John ASAP to let him know (644-1122).
Tampa Bay Sunset Cruise – Sept 13th – John needs to know if anyone is interested in doing this cruise. He will have more information at the next meeting.
COMMITTEES
BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
David Smith, Chairperson - - no report
WAYS AND MEANS
Margaret Barrett, Chairperson - - no report
RENTALS
Dick Littrell, Chairperson
Dick reported that there is a commercial rental, TAP Tools, on Wednesday, Aug 13th, and a wedding rental on Aug 16th. There are 8 paid rentals to date.
MEMBERSHIP
Amber and Ronnie Herl, Cochairpersons
Amber reported that she needs more of the flyers for the Chamber. Becky will get them for her.
GROUNDS
David Hutchinson, Chairperson
David reported that the lake level is rising. Hopefully the rain will continue.
RECYCLING
Frank Ingraham, Chairperson
No report but Frank will be making a run to the recycles this week.
SUNSHINE
Susanne Guyer, Chairperson
The club received a “thank you” from Arlene Morris. Susanne reported that she needs a complete list of members with updated addresses. She had a card returned for the Bise’s. Arlene announced that she will be having surgery on Aug 27th in Orlando. Becky reported that Jim Walker got a clean report so decided to take a little vacation to visit friends, Leonard and Ruth. Shelby Adams also got a clean report from his doctors.
WEB-SITE
John Valich, Chairperson
John reported that he is keeping the calendar up to date on the club site. Becky said that anyone wanting pictures from the club, 1999 thru 2008, should contact her. She has them all on a CD.
YEARBOOK
Nancy Hall, Chairperson
Nancy is still looking for more pictures.
HOUSEKEEPING
Pat Wells, Chairperson
Becky reminded everyone that there is a workday on Saturday, Aug 9th. Please be here at 9 AM.
Commodore Becky Smith reminded members that it is time to look at the Rules and Regulations. A Chairperson is needed to form a committee to review them and present any ideas for changes at the October meeting. She also reported that we need a Nominating Committee to start looking for next year’s officers. If you wish to volunteer for either of these committees, call Becky at 968-03398.
OLD BUSINESS
John Valich reported that he has no further information available on the ditch since the report in the Board Minutes. He will push Mike Britt to get the pipe done. Gale Guyer suggested we put something in writing about the problem of the “cave-in” of the bank on the ditch. It should cover our liability if anything should happen during a rental. John will look into this.
Becky reported that David is meeting with a man to get a price on taking care of the tree in front of the building. This has to be taken care of before a storm comes through and causes possible damage to the club. No-one else has gotten estimates as of this date. Gale Guyer suggested we call Environmental Services of W.H. The club will accept donations toward the cost. Don Cook donated $100.00 and Arlene Adams donated $20.00.
NEW BUSINESS
Arlene Adams brought to everyone’s attention the picture posted on the board of the 3 young club members that volunteered for the Red Cross and raised $70.00 each at the Lazy River at Cypress Gardens.
50/50 was won by Susanne Guyer in the amount of $17.00.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Ingraham
Recording Secretary
CC: Becky Smith, Commodore
CC: Ronnie Herl, Treasurer
CC: John Valich, temporary Corresponding Secretary