GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING      

10 November 2009

 

The meeting was called to order at 1900 by Cdr. Jim Kelly. JN    

 

Bridge In Attendance:                                                                                                

CDR Jim Kelly, JN

XO Lt/C Al Schroedel, JN

AO Lt/C Peter Ward.  P                         

SEO Lt/C Tom Lenton, JN

Treasurer Lt/C Susan Brevoort, AP                    

Secretary Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

 

Invocation: CDR James Kelly, JN

Pledge of Allegiance: Neretta Brobst, led membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A quorum was present.

 

The minutes of the September, 2009 General Membership Meeting are posted with no corrections, stand approved.

 

Guests:    Lt Linda Craven introduced our guests, Ada Arthur and Ralph Shrivalle visiting us from the Harris Chain Power Squadron, and our newest member Larry Golicz transferring from the Peace River Squadron.  

 

Swear in New Members:   Cdr called on Richard Woodford, Bob Walla, and Bruce Backhurst to be sworn into our Squadron.   All members joined in the pledge.  The new members were congratulated.

 

Speaker:   There was no speaker for this evening.  The CDR called on Richard Woodford to talk about a product that helps with the Ethenol Gas problem.  There was a good discussion among the members explaining some of the problems they have experienced with their boat motors.  Lt/C Tom Lenton, JN stated that the Government is raising the percentage from 10% to 15%.   All boaters should be aware.

  

Reports of Officers:

 

Executive Officer, Lt/C Al Schroedel JN.    

 

 

Squadron Education Officer Lt/C Tom Lenton, JN

1)    Pt/Lt/C Jack Flynn is currently teaching a Chart Smart class that began on November 7 and will be completed on November 21, 2009.  There are five students.  The class is being assisted by P/Lt/C Gareth Wright, SN and Irv Ewell, AP.

2)    P/C Bill Foster, AP will be teaching a Seamanship class beginning January 7 and hope to be completed the early part of February 2010.  There are 5 members signed up for the class.  If you are interested in taking the course, please sign up for it.  We will be ordering the student material in early December. 

3)    Lou Neuman, P who is a member of our squadron lives in Tallahassee, Fl.  He held a boating safety class in Tallahassee.  There were 14 students and all passed the course.   The squadron in Tallahassee dissolved several years ago and they merged into the Crystal River Power Squadron.

4)    The Advanced Piloting class being taught by P/Lt/C Jack Flynn, JN will be completed this month.

5)    We wish to congratulate Ly Don Miller, S, Leonard Sadowski, S, and P/Lt/C Jerry White, AP for passing the Marine Electrical Systems course taught by Alfred Valzone and assisted by Stf/C Bernard O’Connor, JN.

6)    The Navigation class being taught by P/Lt/C Gareth Wright, SN and P/C Robert Purcell SN is continuing.

7)    We have made a change to member class schedule for 2010.  Weather will be taught in March of 2010 and Piloting will be taught in September 2010.

8)    I placed an article that was sent by National regarding ethanol on the Educational Bulletin Board.  Apparently the EPA is considering increasing the volume of ethanol in gasoline from 10% to 15%.  Most of you know the problems ethanol has created and it is surprising to me that they are considering an increase.

9)    If you are interested in taking a class please sign up in the sign up book on the counter beneath the Educational Bulletin Board.

 

BREAK   The survey questioners were passed out and collected by end of Break

 

Administrative Officer Lt/C Peter Ward, P

 

 Follow up Items:

·         We had a great Oktoberfest last month thanks to Jack and Doris Flynn.  It was a very special evening, lots of fun and we made about $200.00

·         Thank you to Ralph DuBall. S and Steve Hampton for laying some new carpet at the front door and back door.

·         Thank you to everyone who attended the Shell Island C & R.  A little windy, but again a great success.

 

Coming Events:

·         Need a couple more guys or gals for the VA Day Parade tomorrow.  We have Don Miller’s boat. 

·         We will be collecting monies up front on any of our C&Rs and events.   If you sign your name on the list, you will be responsible for the money.  Need to be called 2 days before to cancel.

·         Our next General Meeting on December 8th,   we will start at 6:00 with a Spaghetti dinner.  $5.00 per person.  Any money left over will be donated to the local food banks.

·         Pot Luck dinner is scheduled for November 21, for Thanksgiving.  Will supply the Turkey, and the trimmings.  Names beginning from A-M to bring desert.  Names N-Z –appetizers. 5:30 pm

·         Dec 3rd - a C&R on Lake Eustis.  Lunch at Crazy Gators. Meet in parking lot 9:30 am.

·         Dec 12th - Christmas Party at the Seven Rivers C.C.  Please sign up for a good time with good music.  $20.00 per person.  Johnny Lobo for entertainment.

·          Barbara Kane spoke on the upcoming fundraising Cruise in February. The deadline is very near, so call soon, if interested.  24 members have signed up for the Cruise.

·         Thanks to Al Gilbert, we will now have hand sanitizer in our bathrooms.

·         Jennie O’Connor announced that we have 23 Couples going to the Dinner Theater for the “Fiddler on the Roof”.   Barney and Jennie O’Connor have invited everyone to their home before leaving for the Theater. She gave out directions.

 

 Secretary:  Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

  

Treasurer:  Lt/C Susan Brevoort, AP

  

Nereids:

 

Cdr Jim Kelly AP

 

Communications:

  

Unfinished Business:  None

  

 New Business: 

 

Sickness and Distress:    

  

Survey: 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned 2035 (8:35 pm)

 

Respectfully submitted

  

Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

 Secretary

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING       

November 9, 2009

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 1008 by Cdr. Jim Kelly. AP     A quorum was present.

 

The Executive minutes are posted for the month of September, 2009. Executive Minutes were approved with no corrections.

 

In Attendance:                                                                                    

CDR Jim Kelly, JN

XO Lt/C Al Schroedel, JN

AO Lt/C  Peter Ward. P                     

SEO Lt/C Tom Lenton, JN    

 Secretary Lt/C Joanne Hepner, S

Treasurer Lt/C Susan Brevoort, AP

P/C Robert Purcell, SN


CDR Jim Kelly, JN requested an update on new members that have been sworn in.  According to the Secretary records, Charles Boettcher, Elaine Donaldson and Richard Woodford have not been sworn in as yet.  Richard Woodford will be sworn in tomorrow evening. 

 

Guest Speaker-   Guest Speaker tomorrow evening will be Mary Morgan.

 

Reports as Follows:

 

Executive Officer, Lt/C Al Schroedel JN.    

·         VSE for Dist. 22 Thru November 4th.  We have 241 inspections putting us in second place behind Ft. Meyers with 415. 

·         Boat Show had a low turn out.  A couple of people with some interest to check out our Squadron.

·         Leadership involvement Class coming up on March 20th 2010 presented by Dist. 22.  Will be announced  tomorrow evening. Sign up sheet in back of room

 

Squadron Education Officer Lt/C Tom Lenton, JN

1)    Pt/Lt/C Jack Flynn is currently teaching a Chart Smart class that began on November 7 and will be completed on November 21, 2009.  There are five students.  The class is being assisted by P/Lt/C Gareth Wright, SN and Irv Ewell, AP.

2)    P/C Bill Foster, AP will be teaching a Seamanship class beginning January 7 and hope to be completed the early part of February 2010.  There are 5 members signed up for the class.  If you are interested in taking the course, please sign up for it.  We will be ordering the student material in early December. 

3)    Lou Neuman, P who is a member of our squadron lives in Tallahassee, Fl.  He held a boating safety class in Tallahassee.  There were 14 students and all passed the course.   The squadron in Tallahassee dissolved several years ago and they merged into the Crystal River Power Squadron.

4)    The Advanced Piloting class being taught by P/Lt/C Jack Flynn, JN will be completed this month.

5)    We are still waiting for the results of the Marine Electrical Systems exam.  I should receive it this week.

6)    The Navigation class being taught by P/Lt/C Gareth Wright, SN and P/C Robert Purcell SN is continuing.

7)    We have made a change to member class schedule for 2010.  Weather will be taught in March of 2010 and Piloting will be taught in September 2010.

8)    I placed an article that was sent by National regarding ethanol on the Educational Bulletin Board.  Apparently the EPA is considering increasing the volume of ethanol in gasoline from 10% to 15%.  Most of you know the problems ethanol has created and it is surprising to me that they are considering an increase.

9)    If you are interested in taking a class please sign up in the sign up book on the counter beneath the Educational Bulletin Board.

 

Administrative Officer Lt/C Peter Ward, P

      Past Events:

 

Up Coming Events:

The Budget for the upcoming year is in process, will present it at next months meeting

 

 Secretary Lt/C Joanne Hepner S

 

Treasurer Lt/C Susan Brevoort, AP           

 

.

Member at Large P/C Bill Foster, AP – Absent

Member at Large: Lt Russell Jerkins, P – Absent

Member at Large: Lt Al Hepner, S – Absent

Member at Large:  P/C Harry Brevoort, AP - Absent

 

Cdr Report:  Cdr. James Kelly, JN

 

Unfinished Business:  None

 

New Business

  

Cdr Kelly entertained a Motion to Adjourn -- All in favor

                             

Meeting Adjourned 1115

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lt/C Joanne Hepner,S

Secretary