An April membership meeting was called to order @ 7:00 p.m. by Vice Commodore Jim Gribben.
A motion by Sheila Gilfeather to waive the reading of the previous meeting was seconded by Joe Vriale and carried. The Board minutes were read and approved by Bud Whitcomb, seconded by Joe Vriale and carried.
Financial Secretary – Barbara Vriale reported the deposits for the month of March, {$7,332.20}. A motion by Daryl Legg to approve the Financial Secretary`s report was seconded by Joy Zanchelli.
Treasurer-A detailed financial report prepared by Clark Henderson on was reviewed and approved with a motion to accept Clark Henderson’s financial report by Barbara Vriale, seconded by Joe Vriale.
Dock master- Bud Whitcomb reported Lenny Asaro will be hooking up the electric on the docks this weekend. Bill Fortman and John Ray tightened up the fittings and seals on the lull. The Pressure washer is shot and the Board recommended we purchase a new one. John Ferguson found a good one in Lowes for $300.00 dollars with a two year extended warranty included. After discussion Barbara Vriale made a motion that we buy the pressure washer with extended warranty. Bob LaBuff seconded and carried. Bud thanked Ken Klingerman for making the new name labels for our dock chart. Bud will be purchasing penetrating sealer stain on sale at Sherman Williams on April 19th.
Vice Commodore- Jim Gribben thanked Bud and his crew for doing all the work on the docks. He also thanked John Smith, Ed Legg, and Gary Vanucchi for putting a lot of time in rebuilding the docks.
Commodore – absent.
Committee Reports:
Bar- Jim Gribben reported there are two self explanatory lists on the wall, so members please sign up for duty day. Jim thanked Joe and Barbara Vriale for doing a great job on the St. Pat`s dinner and cleaning up the clubhouse. The bar made almost $400.00 dollars from their party.
Building Committee Chairman- Vicky Perzanowski reported Tony has been helping her out, because of her other job. If any member needs anything or sees anything that should be done, please contact Vicky at 518-622-9777.
Grounds Committee Chairman – John Ferguson reported that if any member or associate member is interested in doing weed whacking or lawn care to get their hours; please contact him at 518-589-0142 or 518-821-4294. Jim Gribben suggested we put up a plastic chain from the corner of the building to the fence so the people taking road tests stop coming on club property. John said he would look into that.
Gas Chairman- no report
Work Chairman- Cliff Bertrand reported at the board meeting {04/01/13}, he needs the hours of people working from each chairman. He only has hours for one person who worked for John Ferguson. You can contact Cliff at 518-589-6936.
Newsletter- If any member has any comments about the news letter, or anything to add to the newsletter, please come to the meeting and express your view, or you can reach me at 518-965-3034. To visit our website go to- www.catskillyachtclub.com or contact Vince Graham at 518-291-9220 or e-mail him at vince@catskillyachtclub.com.
Council- Robert LaBuff reported at the council meeting, after doing a history of their club, they changed the meetings to six times a year instead of four. Lower Hudson council was there and discussed merging. River days will be July 20th and 21st. Flare Up will be held at the Dutchman`s Landing on May 19th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.. The Coast Guard will be demonstrating how to put out fires with fire extinguishers and how to use flares, etc. If anyone has any out of date flares to donate, please contact Bob at 518-943-9552
Dock Rental Chairman- If you would like to rent a dock, please contact Joy Vanucchi at 518-943-0840.
Old Business- Joe Vriale reported the St. Patrick`s Day dinner made $410.00 dollars, earmarked for the men`s bathroom. Fifty /Fifty made $98.00 dollars for the club. Joe thanked Joe Schlosser, Jim Shine, and Barbara Vrile for all their help and Clark and Dale Henderson for bartending. He thanked Vicky and Tony for collecting the money and doing the 50/50 raffle and Carol and Ray McNeany for the great homemade Irish soda bread. He also thanked everyone who came and made the party fun and a success.
New Business- The Board recommended three new associate members. The rules for associate membership were read to each of them separately at the board meeting, {04/01/13]. Brook Owen Cleveland introduced himself to the membership. Joy Vanucchi and Bill Fortman are his sponsors. Bruce Transue introduced himself to the membership. Joy and Gary Vanucchi are his sponsors. Aaron Mathews introduced himself to the membership. Gary Vanucchi and Joe Vriale are his sponsors.
The Board recommended Jason Borgen, George Pulver, and Pete Baskiewicz to come in for full probationary membership. The rules for full membership were all gone over to them separately at the board meeting, {04/01/13}. Each of them introduced themselves to the membership. All of them waited outside. After much discussion about the length and width of Pete Baskiewicz`s boat, Daryl Legg made a motion to vote to appeal the board`s decision to put a four foot extension on the dock and the three members that are being brought in as is , with no modifications to their docks, the dock system staying the way it is, and with no understanding that anything is going to be changed and they deal with what we have to work with, and work with the dock master as best as he can , he certainly will look out for our interests. He certainly is not going to move big boats that are going to tear someone else’s boat out and the docks out. John Smith seconded and carried. After the votes were counted, Jason Borgen, George Pulver and Pete Baskiewicz are brought in as full probationary members and Brook Owen Cleveland, Bruce Transue and Aaron Matthews are brought in as associate members.
Special Events:
Tony Perzanowski explained to the membership that he wants to put on a Chicken/ Clambake/ Raffle on Saturday, September 14th, 2013. IT WILL BE MANDATORY THAT EVERY MEMBER AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER BUY A TICKET. ONE TICKET IS GOOD FOR TWO DINNERS AND THERE WILL BE 10 – ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR TICKETS, 4 – FIVE HUDRED DOLLAR TICKETS, 2 – THOUSAND DOLLAR TICKETS, AND 1- THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR TICKET FOR THE RAFFLE. IF ANY MEMBER OR ASSOCIATE DOES NOT HAVE THEIR MONEY IN BEFORE THE PARTY, THEY CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RAFFLE. IF ANY MEMBER OR
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DOES NOT BUY A TICKET, THEY WILL BE ASSESSED FOR THE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. After discussion, the vote was counted and passed. Tony will be sending tickets and flier out to members.
PIPIER MALARCHUK WILL BE HAVING THE CHINESE AUCTION AT THE PARTY AND WOULD LIKE MEMBERS TO PLEASE GATHER UP ANY NEW, UNUSED GIFTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT PIPER AT 518-398-7903.
Vicky Perzanowski would like to rent the clubhouse on July 14th, 2013. At the board meeting, 04/01/2013, Edward Legg made a motion to let Vicky Perzanowski rent the clubhouse on July 14th, 2013, Cliff Bertrand seconded and carried.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR ISSUES PLEASE CALL ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
1. COMMODORE- GARY VANUCCHI- 518-943-0840
2. VICE COMMODORE- Jim Gribben- 518-622-2336
3. DOCK MASTER- Edward Whitcomb- 518-622-8747
4. ASSISTANT DOCK MASTERS- Vincent Wallace- 518-851-7263 OR Leonard Asaro- 518-821-0857
5. FINANCIAL SECRETARY- Barbara Vriale- 518-622-2808
6. TREASURER- Clark Henderson- 914-388-1095
7. SECRETARY- Joy Zanchelli- 518-537-5803
8. BUILDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN- Vicky Perzanowski- 518-622-9777
9. GROUNDS COMMIITTEE CHAIRMAN- John Ferguson- 518-589-0142
10. GAS CHAIRMAN- Joe Vriale- 518-622-2808
11. BAR CHAIRMAN- Jim Gribben- 518-622-2336
12. COUNCIL- Gary Vanucchi- 518-943-0840 OR Robert LaBuff- 518-943-9552
13. WORK CHAIRMAN- Clifford or Sherry Bertrand- 518-589-6936
14. DOCK RENTAL CHAIRMAN- Joy Vanucchi- 518-943-0840
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS MONDAY, April 29th, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS THURSDAY, May 2nd, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
A motion by Bob LaBuff to adjourn the meeting @8:32 p.m. was seconded by Vicky Perzanowski.
