MINUTES
- D.R.Y.L. Meeting hosted by Farragut SA
December
2, 2008
OPENING: Meeting called to order @ 8:04pm. President
Paul Jusino introduced Bill Garwood who wanted to mention the upcoming
anniversary of Pearl Harbor and wanted everyone to take a moment to reflect on
the sacrifices of those who serve our country.
Juice introduced and thanked President Joe Campbell who thanked everyone
for coming and wished everyone happy holidays. Joe mentioned the purchase of a
travel lift by FSA, which should help move the club into the 20th
century. Juice also thanked Ron
Blackeby for the musical entertainment through dinner.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: All present except 3rd
Vice President.
ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE
HEADS/ORGANIZATIONS: All present except NJ Legislation, Regatta, Picnic and Safe Boating.
ROLL CALL OF CLUBS: 31 clubs present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as
amended.
OFFICERS &
COMMITTEE REPORTS
President: Juice welcomed Queen Siobhan and wished
everyone happy holidays. Juice called
upon Bill Broadwater to report on the Pennypack on the Delaware Trail Extension
Project that will be part of the Delaware River Rails to Trails Greenway. Bill attended the grand opening ceremony
along with many dignitaries including Mayor Michael Nutter as well as organizations
and corporations involved in the project.
After the ceremony, Congressman Bob Borski invited all to participate in
a walk along the completed trail segment.
Juice also mentioned speaking with Paul Russet who was at a past meeting
to discuss the Water Trails Project on the Delaware River. Juice will follow up with Paul at a later
date. Juice applied for a place on the
Oil Spill Committee but was not accepted but will attend these meetings to represent the DRYL as they will be
open forum meetings.
1st Vice
President:
John Maloney commented on the great time he had during the summer.
2nd Vice
President:
Butch Gricco looking forward to next year already.
3rd Vice
President:
Steve Zielinski no report.
Secretary: Rick Patton no report.
Audit & Budget: Bill Branchide no
report.
Banquet: Mary Jusino February 28 at
Cannstatters. 7pm midnight. Tickets are available for $40 each. Contact Mary at 215-396-1021.
Cruise: Bob Grace no report.
Donations no requests.
Fleet Surgeon: Harry Borgersen no report.
Pageant: Toni Nespola Introduced Queen Siobhan and
Princess Ashley from QCYC. Queen Siobhan
will represent the DRYL at the CBYCA Ball in December. Toni gave a financial report for the 2008
pageant reporting a loss of $1,076.48.
Toni mentioned that 2009 docking prices will be increased. Pageant will be August 8, 2009.
Picnic: no report Juice stated
that there will be a 2009 Von Neida picnic.
Dates and location to be announced.
Public Affairs: Bill Garwood no report.
Regatta: Fred Saunders no report.
Safe Boating: Frank Gilbert no report
Bill Garwood mentioned an article about a large vessel floundering off the NJ
coast. A private boater helped evacuate the crew until the Coast Guard could
repair the boat and get them back on their way.
Shoreline Planning: Joe Campbell no report.
Webmaster: Paul Jusino Site gets updated twice a month
or more if necessary.
Yearbook: Paul Jusino mentioned that old pictures
from yearbooks are being loaded on the site.
Take a look.
Boater Voter: Joe Campbell no report.
CBYCA: Bob Williams no report.
National
Boating Federation (NBF): Bob Williams next meeting April 3 & 4, 2009 at Riverside YC in
Essington, PA.
NJ Legislation: John Honer no report.
Pennsylvania Boating
Association - SE (PBA): Bill Garwood meeting was held November 19th at Delaware
River YC. Captain Scott of the Coast
Guard Philadelphia Division spoke at the meeting about how tax dollars are
being spent. He also mentioned that the
boaters are the watch keepers of the river and to report suspicious
activity. He also went on to talk about
LNG issues. Bill mentioned an article in
the Philadelphia Inquirer on 12/3/08 about a cruise ship that was attacked by
Somalian pirates.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Nominations
were conducted. There were no new
nominations. A vote was cast by the
secretary to re-elect the current slate of officers for 2009. A motion was made and accepted.
NEW BUSINESS
· $200 to Bob Williams for NFB dues
· $42 to recording secretary for stamps
· $17.99 to Mary Jusino for banquet expense
· Yearbook cover was selected for 2009. Winner is Gene Constantini of Neshaminy Harbor who won $200 for the entry.
· The January DRYL meeting will be held at Bristol YC hosted jointly by Bristol and Neshaminy Harbor.
FINANCIAL
REPORTS
Checkbook
opening balance $13,161.61. Mike Kovacs
reported income of $142.00 while Phyllis Blackeby reported disbursements of
$259.99 resulting in a checkbook closing balance of $13,043.62. A motion was
made, seconded and approved to pay the bills.
GOOD AND
WELFARE
·
New Commodore for Bordentown YC is Tim Horton.
·
Quaker City thanked all the clubs for their support for Tim
Simpson. A benefit will be held in the
spring.
·
Wissinoming thanked Quaker City for their help with their moorings.
·
Wissonoming will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary
and will be making a yearbook. Looking
for your support. Contact the club to
place an ad.
·
Nominations for person of the year and club of the year will be at the
January meeting. Must have 35 copies for
each nomination submitted.
·
Annual Christmas party at Anchor YC on December 14
·
Happy Hour Christmas Party on December 13. Call Tim 267-688-5185
·
Happy Hour new Rear Commodore is Joe Murphy.
·
Chances for sale for cooler of cheer at Riverside YC.
·
Tickets for the 2009 DRYL banquet are now available.
·
Senior citizen dinner on December 13 at National Park
·
New Commodore for Ran-Del YC is Betty Ann Patton
·
Childrens Christmas Party at FSA on December 14
·
50/50 won by Bill Garwood - $62
CLOSING: A motion was made, seconded and approved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Patton, Secretary