Ipswich Outboard Club

September 13, 2016 — Board Minutes

The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the Ipswich Outboard Club, Ipswich, Ma. Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm. All IOC officers and directors were present except for Perry Paone.

The minutes from the previous meeting on August 14, 2016 were approved.

Secretary’s Report:

• A $150 mooring bill came in.

The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report (prepared by John Sioninien):

• Checking account          $19,576.71
• MMCH account               29,712.87
• TOTAL                           $49,289.58
• Loan balance                   $45,132.53

The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Vice Commodore’s Report:

• The grass has been cut. A new contractor is being used for the same price.
• The new guest passes are in and distributed. Board members are responsible for collecting the fees.
• A large discussion was held on the ramp. Steve Clifford will meet with Kevin Pelletier on the grout and form issues.
• ‘No Swimming’ signs are in and will be placed on the catwalks.

The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.

Old Business:

• IOC moorings moved back to the original spot.
• Sunday 9/18/16 at 7am- Ipswich WAC river clean up scheduled.
• Dave Morin reported on the Ipswich WAC activities and meetings.
• The new database will be installed by year end.

New Business:

• Next board meeting will be on October 4, 2016 at the home of Steve Clifford.
• A Halloween party is being looked at.
• The Ipswich Illumination will take place on 9/24/2016.
• A discussion was held on the junior membership. Members have inquired.
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm, seconded, and approved.

Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore