May 6, 2014 – Board Minutes

The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the IOC property, Ipswich, Ma. . Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 7:25 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present except Donald Clapp.

The minutes from the previous meeting on April 8, 2014 were approved.

Secretary’s Report:

Membership Counts:

    • RG      207
    • LO       20
    • DR      9
    • HM      3
    • JR        4
    • WL      38
  • $41,595 collected in 2014.
  • Application rec’d from Ethan and Ashley Tangarini with paperwork needed. Motion to add to the waiting list, seconded, and approved.
  • Cookout newsletter written and will be sent out tonight.
  • Andrew Russell, junior member, will become a regular member.
  • Motion to add Hannah Lombard, Sarah Spencer, and Jordan Spencer as junior members, seconded and approved.
  • Board members packets will be ready for the June meeting.

The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Checking Account                       $35,076.38
  • MMCH Account                           20,005.19
  • Total                                            $55,081.57
  • Loan is up to date.
  • All bills have been paid

The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Vice Commodore’s Report:

  • Floats are in-good shape.
  • Property looks good.
  • Mooring will be put in when new tackle has been purchased.

The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.

Old Business:

  • Tide charts are in, koozie’s on the way.
  • Lawn mowing bids will be accepted for 2015.
  • Crushed stone will be purchased to fill in pothole on loading area.
  • Cookout on the 18th. Dave Morin to coordinate the food.
  • The attorney will be met with after the cookout and busy season.

New Business:

  • Flowers and a donation will be provided for Elmer Barth’s funeral.
  • A clothing website was discussed-good idea for consideration later.
  • An email will be sent to Jeff Graffum on left over clothing.
  • The next board meeting will be held on June 3, 2014 at the home of Rusty Spencer.
  • Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm, seconded, and approved.

Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore