September 1, 2020 — Board Minutes

The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular board meeting at the the club property located on Water St, Ipswich, Ma. Commodore Clifford called the meeting to order at6:17 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present except for Perry Paone.

The minutes from the previous meeting on August 11, 2020 were approved as submitted.

  • The commercial line of credit application has been completed.
  • A large discussion was held on the new catwalk project. An email to members was drafted and revised. A virtual vote will be coordinated for 9/1/20-9/15/20. All verbiage agreed on. Motion made to go ahead with the plan, seconded, and approved.
  • A large discussion was held on the annual cookout. Many members have expressed concern about a large gathering and government guidelines were discussed. Motion made to postpone the cookout until the virus guidelines have been lifted, seconded, and approved by a 6 to 1 vote.
  • Whether to have the annual meeting in person will be discussed and decided upon at the December IOC Board meeting.
  • An incident involving the police and a member was discussed and how to handle the situation.
  • Next IOC Directors meeting TBD where float hauls will be discussed.
  • Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm, seconded, and approved.

Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Steve Clifford, Commodore