April 4 2006 Red Dragon Canoe Club

OPENING: Pres.Jusino opened the meeting at 2010 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The League was welcomed to RDCC by Comm. Bob Medeiros.

Officers, all present. All Comm. Hds present except chair NJ Legislation,excus'd; Banquet co chair.

Roll call of clubs and/or associations: Representatives from 35 member clubs were present.

Approval of the Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as printed.

Officer Reports: President Jusino mentioned the combined DRYL/CBYCA meeting held in May. He expressed his appreciation for the attendance of Rep. Mike McGeehn. Rep McGeehn spoke briefly concerning the green way/rails to trails project and "indicated that no established yacht club in his district would be effected by this project." He also indicated that PA State Senator M. Stack is in agreement with his position. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Rep. M. McGeehn.

Secretary Garwood mentioned that fruit baskets have been sent to both Barrie Borman and Frank McAfee. The Secretary spoke with Frank and he expressed his appreciation for this expression of the League's hope for his recovery, he also spoke with Connie Borman who also expressed her appreciation for the League's thoughts concerning Barrie's recovery.

Audit and Budget: Progress, a meeting date is being set up with both the Financial Sec. and Treas.

Banquet: The 2007 banquet will be held at Cannstatters on Feb. 24th.

Boater Voter Coalition: C.B.Y.C.A: Jerry Donofrio mentioned that the group is opposed to the proposed LNG facility at Sparrows Point. Spoke with the MD. financial Board and learned that no LNG facility can be built closer than 2 miles to a residential area. Also, meeting @ Crescent City YC, May 22nd will vote on proxy voting for the future.

Cruise: 7 vessels have been registered for the cruise, 15 is the max. See Bob for the complete itinerary.

Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen mentioned that the average life span for males is 77.6 yoa, a key for longevity is cutting calories. So far the Avian flu will be coming to the US as birds migrtate.

Marine 1,egislation, National(NBF): Jerry Donofrio reporting: A position paper was presented to the NBF regarding the LNG issue, wall be included in the minutes.

Newjersey: Jerry Donofrio reporting –

Pennsylvania Boating Assoc./PBA(se): Nine boating related deaths were recorded in the Commonwealth; the number of citations written was mentioned; including 58 DUIs; 328 rescues were accomplished. New F&B commisioners are needed, F&B Comm. grant $s are available.

Pageant: Princess application packets distributed, raffle txs also available. More information later.

Picnic: Butch Gricco, reporting: progress

Public Affairs: No report.

Web Master, Byron Campbell; the web site is up and running, need member club schedules and other types of news.

Regatta: Fred Saunders reporting, the date for the poker run regatta is Saturday July 29th, 2007.

Shoreline Planning:No report

Safety: DRYL Courtesy vessel inspection, May 2 1 st at Bordentown/Yapewi Launch Ramp also inspections May 27th @ Wiggins Marina, Camden, NJ.

Yearbook: June Donofrio reporting. June reported that payment is needed from a dozen or so ad takers, list in Minute Folder, several member clubs have not yet submitted pages for the year book list in Minute Folder. A break down of the year book activities are available for interested persons, a year book chair person(s) is needed.

 

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