Newsletter 11-1-2012

A motion by Barbara Vriale to waive the reading of the previous meeting was seconded by Joy Vanucchi and carried. The Board minutes were read and approved by Barbara Vriale, seconded by Joy Vanucchi and carried.

Financial Secretary – Barbara Vriale reported the deposits for the month of October. A motion by Joy Zanchelli to approve the Financial Secretary`s report was seconded by Joy Vanucchi and carried. Barbara also reported the total of the bills sent out for duty day and what she has received to date. The balance is due by November 30th, 2012.

Treasurer-Clark Henderson could not give his report {10/31/12}, due to the power outage.

Dock master- Tony Perzanowski reported at the board meeting {10/31/12}, the mains and fingers will need a lot of work done to them next year.

Vice Commodore- At the board meeting {10/31/12}, Vice Commodore Gary Vanucchi thanked Wayne Nelson, and Joe and Barbara Vriale for having and hosting the fundraiser at the Freehold Pub.

Commodore- Bob LaBuff reported we need a member to fill one more board seat. If anyone is interested, please contact any board member.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Joy Vanucchi will be chairing a Christmas Covered Dish Party at the clubhouse on Saturday, 5:00 p.m. December 8th, 2012. Guests are welcome. Please contact Joy at 518-943-0840 for details and to RSVP.

Tony and Vicky Perzanowski will be hosting a Filet Minion Dinner at the clubhouse, second week in January There will be more information on that event in the December newsletter.

Committee Reports:
Bar- Jim Gribben thanked all the people who helped in anticipation of the storm, emptied coolers, moving contents of clubhouse, etc. and came back the next day to put everything back in order.

House Committee Chairman-no report

Grounds Committee Chairman- no report

Gas Chairman- Joe Vriale reported the gas pump was pulled out without his knowledge, with no damage done, but will be some more work in the spring to hook back up.

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 518-622-3606 or e-mail him at vince@catskillyachtclub.com.

Council- no report

Dock Rental Chairman- no report

Old Business- Commodore LaBuff reported the floors need to be cleaned by a professional cleaner at least once a year. He will get a few estimates.

John Smith thanked John Decker for coming down to clubhouse at one o`clock in the morning to check on things in anticipation of the storm. If it was not for him we would not have know how high the water was up to the clubhouse and John Smith also thanked Joy Vanucchi for calling people to come to the clubhouse to help out.

Commodore Bob LaBuff also thanked everyone who came to clubhouse to help out before and after.

John Decker thanked Joy and Gary Vanucchi, the LaBuffs and all others who came to the clubhouse to help out before and after. Everyone did a great job to protect our assets. John Decker also wanted to thank dock master Tony Perzanowski for making the decision to leave the mains in, otherwise they would have been floating in the yard. John Decker also reported the pressure washer, lawnmower, Lee`s air compressor and the welder have all been dewatered. The push mower still has to be done.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THIS SLATE OR OFFICERS FOR 2013:

1. COMMODORE- GARY VANUCCHI
2. VICE COMMODORE- JAMES GRIBBEN
3. FINANCIAL SECRETARY- BARBARA VRIALE
4. TREASURER- CLARK HENDERSON
5. DOCKMASTER-EDWARD WHITCOMB
6. SECRETARY- JOY ZANCHELLI
BOARD SEATS – 1. JOE VRIALE 2. OPEN SEAT

PLEASE CONTACT ANY BOARD MEMBER, OR BE AT THE ELECTIONS ON DECEMBER 6th, 2012, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR ANY POSITION.

NEXT BOARD MEETING IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.

A motion by Joe Vriale to adjourn the meeting @ 7:19 p.m. was seconded by Barbara Vriale.