Invocation:  P/C Wm. Foster AP

Pledge of Allegiance:  Alan Gillberg AP led membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

A quorum was present.  December minutes have been posted- with no additions or corrections

Motion to accept December minutes by P/C Harry Brevoort second by P/C Dick McConnel.  All in Favor

Awards: No Awards were presented this evening

Welcome Guests:   Betty Mula called on Sharon Young to introduce her sister as our guest.

Officer Reports:

Secretary:  Lt/C Joanne Hepner S 

• Joanne announced any changes to the Roster for 2012 need to be in to Barney O’Connor by the 20th of January.  The new Roster will be ready after the COW and will be distributed here at the February general meeting.  Please let her or Barney know of any changes.
• The Caribbean Cruise has 9 rooms booked.  P/C Jim Kelly announced that they would have a short meeting after tonight’s general meeting to set up car pools, and where to meet on the ship.
• Joanne then thanked all members on her committee for all the support she was given for her 3 years as Secretary.

Treasurer Report Lt/C Susan Brevoort AP

• Check book is balanced and all bills have been paid.
•  Assets as of January 9th are $25,665.45. Checking Account $3,480.23 Fidelity Acct. $11,100.51 CDs $6,000.00 + $5,084.71.  Treasurer report is posted on back bulletin board

CDR thanked Susan for all her hard work in putting together the budget and keeping our books

Budget:

·         CDR announced that the Executive committee had established a Budget for 2012 in November, and voted upon it.   We then received an unexpected high insurance bill.  We now have an Insurance policyfor $4,653.00 a year due to the age of the building and its occupants and being a club.  The CDR then went over the Proposed Annual Budget - Income and Expenses for the different officers committees for 2012.   CDR asked for any questions and discussion.  A small discussion on the purchase for a new computer for next year.  Steve Hampton said that we might be able to get some grant monies.  We need to save our funds in case we need a new roof or new air conditioner.

Motion to accept the Budget as stated made by P/C Bill Foster AP, second by P/D/C Tom Rossini SN.  

Motion Passed.

CDR stated that we now have a 2012 budget and it will be posted on the back bulletin board.

Administrative Officer: Lt/C Richard Woodford S

·         Richard thanked membership for all the support and for attending all the events.

·         Roast Beef dinner for this Saturday, signup sheet on back talbe.

·         Had a great Christmas Party at the Ale House and thanks to Steve and Martha for being in Parade.

·         Richard called on Steve Hampton to give some info on the COW scheduled for Feb. 3^rd.  He said it will be a fun evening and we have 6 people from District, the TV Station and some CGAUX members.  We will then have our CDRs brunch the next morning here at the Squadron Building

Nominating Committee:

P/C Harry Brevoort, AP, P/C Al Schroedel SN and P/C Jim Kelly JN announced the members willing to serve for 2012

CDR Pete Ward asked the Secretary, Joanne Hepner if she received solicitations from any members interested in serving on the Bridge.  Joanne answered “NO Commander”.

The following individuals have accepted the following positions:

2012 Bridge

Commander              Lt/C Steve Hampton, S      Executive Officer      P/D/C Tom Rossini SN

Education Officer    P/C Robert Purcell SN       Admin Officer            Norman Overfield S

Treasurer                 Lt. Linda Craven, S             Secretary                   1^st Lt. Mary Morgan AP

Executive Committee

Past Commander    Pete Ward                         Member at Large       Lt. Russ Jerkins P

Member at Large    Lt. Martha Hampton S     Member at Large   Stf/C Barney O’Connor SN

Other Elected Officers

Asst. Ed Officer   Open              Asst. Secretary Joanne Hepner S 

Asst. Treas. Stf/C Barney O‘Connor SN

Nominating Committee

3 Years – P/C Pete Ward, JN           2 Years – P/C Al Schroedel SN               

1 Year – P/C Jim Kelly JN

Auditing Committee

3 Yr.– P/Lt/C George Craven S         2 Yr. – P/Lt//C Jennie O’Connor S                    

1 Yr. – Lt. Roy Sheppard P

Rules Committee

3 Year – Lt. Mona Jerkins S             2 Yr. 1^st/Lt Mary Morgan AP                             

1 Year – P/C Carol Foster AP

CDR Pete Ward asked if all the nominees have agreed to the positions, and they are all in good standing with the squadron.   P/C Harry Brevoort replied “YES SIR”

Motion to accept the names as presented by the nomination committee was made by P/C Bill Foster, second by Bobby Zerbee S.  Motion passed.

CDR Pete Ward welcomed the new Bridge and Officers for 2012

BREAK

CDR read the Criteria from the Standing Rules as to how we select the “Member of the Year”.  Index cards were distributed for members to put down their choice. CDR then asked from members to please recommend those that they feel are deserving of the award.  There were many recommendations from the floor.   After all members had input, Pat Ward collected the index cards for the CDR.  Winner will be announced at the COW.

Executive Officer:  Lt/C Steve Hampton, S

• Vessel Exams:   Harry Brevoort AP
• We have completed 486 vessel exams for the past year.  We are still #1 in the District.  2nd place is Ft. Myers with 275.   Harry thanked all the VE examiners.

• Steve thanked the members on his committee, Sharon Young, Harry, and Pete Moran, and Betty Mula

Education Officer:  P/C Robert Purcell, SN   

• Bob is still looking for an assistant.
• Barney O’Connor has passed the Sail course, giving our Squadron another SN
• Sail Course is completed with all 6 passing
• AP – Exams have been given – these are open books to be taken home
• JN – Course is given on-on-one should be given to student this week.

Spring Classes:    Piloting – Instructor Development – Weather

Seminars:   Would like to do 3 Seminars – Knots –Trailering – Emergencies on Board

ABC:  We have instructors and assistants and would like to get one member to correlate the Paper work etc. for the class

CDR Report:  Pete Ward, JN. 

• The annual meeting is in Jacksonville FL from the 25 to 28^th of January.  CDR asked for any members interested in attending and could maybe carpool together.
• The annual planning meeting is tomorrow night at 7:00 pm.  This will be our schedule for this year.  Steve Hampton said that everyone should have input.  If you want you can put suggestions on the index cards that were distributed this evening and give to the CDR.
• We have a financial adviser coming tomorrow evening at 6:30 to go over our investments.  This is for the Squadron and we are seeking some financial input as to where to invest for the best return.
• CDR thanked Julian Williams as our historian for many years and explained that Julian is tired and would like to have a replacement. CDR requested that someone please consider volunteering for this position.   CDR stated that Julian is the oldest member of the Squadron and has helped in many areas when needed.  Everyone thanked Julian.

Nereid’s

• CDR called on Liz Winner to tell about the meeting for this month.   Liz said it will be the installation of our new officers on Monday January 16 here at the building with a catered lunch.  She invited all ladies.
• CDR thanked the Nereids for all their help in squadron activities, and fund raisers.

CDR announced that the left over ham and potatoes from the Christmas dinner were taken to the Path and they were very appreciative

Sickness and Distress:  Lt. Mona Jerkins S

• Mona spoke of some of the members she has sent cards and called.  She asked if anyone knows of any member needing some help, to please let her know.

Meeting Adjourned at 2015 (8:15)

Respectfully submitted,                     

Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

Also in Attendance:  Lt Mary Morgan, AP – Norman Overfield –Lt. Linda Craven - P/C Jim Kelly JN - Lt Mona Jerkins, S - Sharon Purcell

Speaker for General Meeting – There will not be a speaker for the January Meeting

Treasurer:   Lt/C Susan Brevoort, AP

• Check book is balanced and all bills are paid as of January 9, 2012
• Total Assets are $25,665.45 – Checking balance - $3,480.23 – Fidelity Investment $11,100.51 –2 CDs for $6,000.00 and 5,084.71
• Susan and Pete discussed some members who are past due.
• The $5,084.71 CD is mature at the end of January.   There was a long discussion on the different rates that the local banks are paying at this time.  There were many suggestions from members.  CDR suggested that we ask an investment advisor as to how to proceed.  

A motion to put the CD ($5,084.71) into our checking account at this time till we can resolve on how to invest this money by P/C Bob Purcell SN, second by Lt/C Steve Hampton S.  Motion passed

• The Insurance for the Squadron building for this year is about a $1,000.00 more than last year.  We will have it paid monthly out of the checking account.
• The budget was reviewed and it will be presented tomorrow evening

A motion to drop our membership to the Chamber of Commerce for $125.00 per year made by Lt. Linda Craven, second by Richard Woodford.   Motion passed

• Anna Cope has volunteered to help with the Ships Store.  Susan suggested that we need to get with those that know how and where things are and what needs to be ordered.  She will work with Linda Craven

Secretary:  Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

• Roster 2012: Stf/C Barney O’Connor SN is working on the Roster, any changes should be in by the 20^th of this month is the deadline.  Joanne explained how the new Roster’s will be distributed.
• Historian:  Julian Williams notified Joanne that he would no longer be interested in being the Historian, so Joanne with Mary Morgan, will be looking for a new historian for next year.
• Cruise: We now have 9 cabins for the Caribbean Cruise.  Linda Craven requested Joanne to get the names of who will be going, and Jim Kelly will set up the Cocktail lounges and where to meet.

Administrative Officer:  Lt/C Richard Woodford S

• Not too many have signed up for the Roast Beef dinner.  Will discuss tomorrow evening.
• Had a great turnout on the Christmas Party
• Change of Watch – Steve said that we have 23 now signed up and hopefully more tomorrow evening.

Squadron Education Officer:  P/C Robert Purcell, SN

• Bob is still looking for an assistant.
• Barney O’Connor has passed the SN giving our Squadron another SN
• Sail Course is completed with 6 passing
• AP – Exams have been given – these are open books to be taken home
• JN – Couse is given on-on-one should be given to student this week.

Spring Classes:    Piloting – Instructor Development – Weather

Seminars:   Would like to do 3 Seminars – Knots –Trailering – Emergencies on Board

ABC:  We have instructors and assistants and would like to get one member to correlate the Paper work etc. for the class.

Executive Officer:  Lt/C Steve Hampton, S

• Safety Officer - Articles have been in the Ribber.  CDR said that Pete Moran is doing a good job.
• VSEs:  Susan reported that the Examiners have completed 486 VEs for 2011.
• COW:  Hope we get more people tomorrow evening to attend the COW
• CDRS Brunch:  Will have signup sheet tomorrow evening and ask for donations of food.
• Will announce the Boat show tomorrow evening also.

Executive Committee:

Members at Large:     P/C Al Schroedel SN (absent)          Lt .Al Hepner S (absent)

  Lt Russ Jerkins S – none                  P/C Harry Brevoort AP – (absent)

Membership:  Lt Betty Mula – CDR said that Betty is calling new members on the Annual meeting

Commander:   CDR Pete Ward, JN: 

• 7:00 Wednesday will be the planning meeting here for next year
• Will give each member tomorrow evening 2 index cards for Member of the Year and some suggestions for the planning meeting.  A discussion as to how to handle the Member of the Year, maybe some recognitions from the floor.   The vote is in secret ballot. 
• CDR will discuss the Budget.   Income, Expenses, and what we project for 2012.

There was a discussion as to how to set up and arrange seating for the COW.    It was decided that Pete, Steve, Russ and Richard will meet about 4:30 pm. to get things in order. 

New Business:  none

Old Business:  none

 Motion to adjourn by Lt/C Richard Woodford second by Lt Russ Jerkins –Meeting adjourned 11:07 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S