OPENING: Meeting called to order @ 8:10pm. President Jusino introduced Westville Delegate, Ben Lewitt, who welcomed everyone and thanked his wife for preparing the food. Ben is also the Vice Commodore of Riverwinds.

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: All present.

ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE HEADS/ORGANIZATIONS: All present except Ron Blackeby, Safe Boating, and Toni Nespola, Pageant.

ROLL CALL OF CLUBS: 30 clubs present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were accepted, with corrections to treasurer’s report.

President: President Jusino was thankful for a good boating season and thanked committee heads for a job well done, especially Joe Gricco and his committee for a good job on the picnic. Also, thanked Riverside Yacht Club for hosting the picnic. Announced Colleen and Brian are having a baby girl and Ron Blackeby is in the hospital.

1^st Vice President: John Maloney – no report.

2^nd Vice President: Butch Gricco – no report.

3^rd Vice President: Steve Zielinski – no report.

Secretary: Rick Patton – HR2550 letters were sent.

Audit & Budget: Bill Branchide – no report.

Banquet: Mary Jusino – no report.

Cruise: Bob is looking for new marinas for the cruise itinerary for 2008.

Donations – no report.

Fleet Surgeon: Doc - no report – mentioned article that stated only 31% of boat owners have insurance.

NJ Legislation: John Honer – met with Joe Roberts about current hot topics. Will meet again next month.

Pageant: no report – John Maloney acknowledged attending princesses.

Picnic: Joe Gricco – Thanks to all who supported picnic. Reported 500+ in attendance. Winners of the competitions and most boats in attendance awards will be announced at the banquet in February. Picnic profit was $2,366.91. Good time was had by all. No problems. Special thanks to Ed Kaelesnik, Riverside Harbor Master.

Public Affairs: Bill Garwood – no report.

Regatta: Fred Saunders – no report.

Safe Boating: Ron Blackeby – no report.

Shoreline Planning: Joe Campbell – Cherokee back in the picture but is concentrating on Pennsauken area at this time; Camden will come later.

Webmaster: Bryon Campbell – thanked everyone for basket. Gave statistics on hits to website. Still need clubs to check their sites to see if information is correct. Send pictures of club events and club newsletters electronically for posting to website.

Yearbook: Denise Leo – Artwork for covers due by November for voting. Photos must be submitted in 300 dpi. Forms will be available by next meeting for 2008 yearbook ads.

Boater Voter: Joe Campbell – no report.

CBYCA: Bob Williams – Senate has companion bill #2067 to support bill #2550. Additional letters will be sent. Bob reviewed the content of the bill #2550. No new information on lemon law.

National Boating Federation (NBF): Bob Williams – no report.

Pennsylvania Boating Association - SE (PBA): Bill Broadwater reported nominations were made. Next meeting is at Delaware River Yacht Club on November 21, 2007. PBA State will meet in the Pittsburgh area in November.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

Check to John Maloney for trophies and pins - $49.56

Check to Rick Patton for gift baskets - $130.88

Check to Rick Patton for stationery/supplies - $19.04

Check to Byron Campbell for copies - $42.13

Motion to send Ron Blackeby a get well basket – approved

Doc gave a sweatshirt to Ron Blackeby

Bill Garwood volunteered to purchase a travelling basket for 50/50

 

A motion was made, seconded and approved to pay the bills.

Delaware River Yacht Club ball – call Bill Garwood for details 215-947-4987

Riverside Yacht Club Closing Day – October 6^th – 2pm start – 5pm ceremony

Bob Bocock thanked Butch Gricco for his help ungrounding him at the picnic.

West End crab feast and closing day – October 6^th @ 4pm - $35 for adults, $15 for children

Bristol Yacht Club bonfire – Saturday evening, October 6^th $15/per person

Harbor Light Yacht Club Closing Day – October 13 @ 2pm

West End Poker Run – November 3^rd (by bus) looking for club to host another stop. Call Denise Leo

Neshaminy Harbor Closing Day – October 20^th at Bristol Yacht Club – Mardi Gras theme – 4-10pm @ $20/per person

Check DRYL website for events

Winner of 50/50 was Al from Riverside - $40

CLOSING: A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Rick Patton, Secretary