August 14, 2016 – Board Minutes
The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the Ipswich Outboard Club, Ipswich, Ma. Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present except for John Sioninen.
The minutes from the previous meeting on June 14, 2016 were approved.
Secretary’s Report:
- 44 on waiting list. 6 new applications rec’d with proper paperwork included. Motion made to accept all onto waiting list and close the waiting list, seconded, and approved.
- Lawn mowing will be suspended for remainder of 2016 and be mowed as requested due to burned grass.
- The no trespassing signs are being produced.
- The MBYCA member booklet is in.
- All five scholarship recipients have sent the IOC a personal thank you.
The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report (prepared by John Sioninien):
- Checking account $23,443.72
- MMCH account 29,706.56
- TOTAL 53,150.28
- Loan balance $45,943.49
The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
Vice Commodore’s Report:
- The guest passes will be printed at a $83 cost. Board members will collect fees.
- Sullivan Insurance inspected the IOC and everything looks good except more signage is needed for trespassing.
- A power broom will be used to place rocks back into the parking lot.
- Work party- Sunday August 21st at 8 am. Wash and inspect ramp. Clean out bottom of ramp.
- The IOC moorings have been moved. Donald Clapp to contact Rob Cox on the issue.
The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.
Old Business:
- Cleats on new floats? Table until annual meeting.
- An Ipswich River clean up is being worked on by the WAC.
- A new electronic member sign in will be introduced for 2017. Liz Lombard and John Sioninen to work on.
- IOC clothing is being inventoried and available for sale. We can sell some at float haul.
New Business:
- Next board meeting will be on September 13, 2016, at the IOC parking lot at 6 pm.
- A discussion was held on the junior membership. Members have inquired.
- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm, seconded, and approved.
Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore