ANNUAL CLUB MEETING REPORT -13 DEC 2008

The minutes of the GHMYC annual meeting are recorded below:

1. ATTENDANCE: R. Ellis, R. Shluger, F. Gowash, R. Rhault, P. Latournes
2. OLD BUSINESS     2007 meeting minutes read and accepted.

3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Current office holders were polled and it was determined that everyone present was willing to continue in office. The results are listed below:
4. 1. Commodore – Bob Shluger
   2. Vice Commodore _ Pete Latournes
   3. Harbor Masters – Ron Rhault, Dan Crowley (undetermined)
   4. Web Master – Fran Gowash
   5. Sec / Treas – Rich Ellis

4. EQUIPMENT: Ron Rhault reported that current inventory of equipment are serviceable and will not require repair or replacement. Rich Ellis reported that the dingy is ok and he will continue to supply it for club service.

5. COMPETITION: Participation in 2008 events was down significantly. So much so that official racing was suspended and replaced with casual racing. As a result no entry fees were collected and only some events had ribbons awarded. The season total scoring was suspended and no season champion was crowned. In anticipation of the national championship regatta at Mystic for STARS some club events were basically practice for the star event. The same rational was used to practice with US12s for the region one championship in Worcester.

We should investigate the establishment of an invitational STAR event where skippers from Housatonic and Minuteman are able to attend and compete. This event could be one of the latter dates in the season, when the Housatonic site is closed by the state.

The use of ribbons will be discontinued, except to use up existing stores in the events where visitors participate.

6. NEW BUSINESS: 2009 SEASON. It was agreed that two events per month would be the preferred schedule. Discussion led to the establishment of two groups of boats to be contested this coming season. The first would be “under 40 inch” which will be primarily IOM, however USOM and SolingOM also would qualify. The second will be primarily STARs with US12 and other larger class boats added. The two groups will have one regatta each month.

The secretary will pursue the two events per month schedule in cooperation with the DEP and the other groups using the site.

It was agreed that use of a portable potty would not be necessary this coming season since no large events are planned.

SCORING: The scoring will be as intended for 2008 with one each group season champion for the two groups. For the season scoring:

6. 1. All results will be recorded according to a skipper’s placement at the finish in each heat (no discards)
   2. A skipper who did not compete because he was absent for the day of racing will receive the maximum score for those heats raced plus one point each heat.
   3. A skipper who was DNS in a heat will receive the maximum score for that heat raced plus one point.
   4. A skipper who did compete in a heat, but received a DNF will earn the maximum score for that heat.
   5. The season winner will be determined by discarding the worst 20% of each racer’s scores.
7. FEES, DUES, EXPENSES: It was agreed that no need to change fees or dues was seen

for the coming season. The treasures report showed that at the last report the starting balance was $281.25. As of the beginning of this report the balance was $256.37. Actual cash on hand was $254. The discrepancy was not considered significant.

Dues were collected from all attendees for a total of $30.

Meeting adjourned at 2:14 pm   respectfully submitted, Richard Ellis