October 1, 2013 Board Minutes
The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the home of Joseph Wright, Ipswich, Ma. Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present.
The minutes from the previous meeting on September 10, 2013 were approved as amended.
Secretary’s Report:
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A thank you was rec’d from Laurie Cameron for the IOC’s flowers for Ron Cameron’s funeral.
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The MYBCA yearbook is in.
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48 on the waiting list. New applications received from Dan Terry and Mert Uluc with appropriate paperwork. Motion made to add to the waiting list, seconded, and approved.
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Motion to close the waiting list, seconded, and approved
The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking Account $4,477.50
MMCH Account 28,472.24
Total 32,949.74
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An invoice is needed from Coastal Promotions.
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Motion made to buy a new pump for 2014, seconded and approved.
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Budget details were discussed for 2014. The treasurer gathered all budget items and then was excused to prepare the budget.
The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
Vice Commodore’s Report:
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The town was called to mow the swales.
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Ramp Haul- 10/20/13 at 12 noon.
The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.
Old Business:
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A member will remove her boat for sale at the IOC.ve Morin will talk with Laurie Cameron about Ron’s membership at renewal time.
New Business:
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Email from Ipswich Visitor Center- They wish to use the IOC parking area for a house tour on Scottans Lane on 10/12-approved.
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New granite will be installed for the IOC mooring.
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Liz Lombard and Joe Wright reported in detail about their meeting with Gary Champion and his invitees at 8:20pm. He has submitted a proposed by-law change. An extensive discussion entailed about the meeting and letters being sent and received on the issue. A letter will be sent to Mr. Champion following up. Discussion ended at 9:20pm.
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The next board meeting will be held on November 5, 2013 at the home of Liz Lombard at 7pm.
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Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25, seconded, and approved.
Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore