October 7, 2014 – Board Minutes
The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the home of Donald Clapp, Ipswich, Ma. . Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present.
The minutes from the previous meeting on September 8, 2014 were approved.
Secretary’s Report:
- Mailbox and emails are clean.
- A thank you was received by the Lombard family.
- A transfer of membership request will be received soon from a member.
The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report:
- Checking Account $ 9,179.26
- MMCH Account 35,039.63
- Total $44,218.89
- On the side will do the lawn mowing again in 2015 for the same cost.
- A discussion was held on the bookkeeping. Commodore Wright appointed Dwight Thompson as the bookkeeper. The clubs accounts can be moved to Salem Five.
- Adam Gallant will be paid for the year as dockmaster and a holiday bonus given.
- Adam Gallant will be contacted about next year services.
- Budget season- All directors will come forward with costs for 2015. Floats and signs were discussed.
The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
Vice Commodore’s Report:
- Float haul planned for 10/26/14 @ 1pm. Food will be served.
- Porta-potti will be removed in November 1, 2014.
The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.
Old Business:
A lengthy discussion was held on a member’s repeated request for the members list and mediation with the IOC Board. The club’s attorney report was read. Further conversations will take place with the attorney.
New Business:
- The next board meeting will be held on November 4th at 7pm at the home of Joe Wright, 2 Burrage Ln., Ipswich, Ma.
- The Mass State Filing will be filed for 2014.
- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm, seconded, and approved.
Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore