April 15, 2015 – Board Minutes

The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the Windward Grill, Essex, Ma. Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 8:10 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present.

The minutes from the previous meeting on March 3, 2015 were approved with an amendment.

Secretary’s Report:

  • Membership counts as of today:
    • RG    206
    • LO      20
    • DR      9
    • JR        7
    • WL    41
    • HM      3
  • 9 came off waiting list to fill 7 openings.
  • Director’s packets will be distributed at the May meeting.
  • All renewals and member information has been entered into the database.

The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Checking Account           $12,651.41
  • MMCH Account             47,581.57
  • Total                               $60,232.98
  • All insurances have all been paid.

The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Vice Commodore’s Report:

  • Snow is gone and property will now be inspected.
  • Float launch- Friday 4/24/15 at 4 pm.
  • Porta-potti will be installed.
  • The docks will be inspected before the launch.
  • After a discussion, the uprights will be replaced with cleats.
  • May 31st will be the cookout. May 30th-Prep day.

The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.

Old Business:

  • The new burgees are on the way. Brian Whelton is coordinating.
  • Tide calendars on the way.
  • The title on property is in order.
  • Mowing will be taken care of by On-The-Side.
  • Selectmen’s meeting was attended by 4 board members at the IBYC’s request.

New Business:

  • Next IOC Board meeting will be held on May 5, 2015 at the home of Rick Tucker, Ipswich, Ma. at 7 pm.
  • Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 pm, seconded, and approved.

Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore