Pres. Bocock opened the meeting at 2010 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The League was welcomed to Farragut Sportsmen's Assn. by the President Joe Campbell.

Officers, all present except 3rd VP Butch Gricco who was excused. Joe Campbell served as temporary Treasurer; All Comm. Hds present except Doc. Borgersen, flt sur.;; Butch Gricco(exc’d), picnic; and Fred Saunders, regatta.

Roll call of clubs and/or associations:

Representatives from 27 member clubs were present. Absent clubs included Antique & Classic Boat, Capitol City, Columbus, Del. Edgely, Harbor Light, Paulsboro Sportsmen, Tri-state, Salem and Wissinoming.

[Editor’s note: Columbus CC has 4 consecutive absences; Salem Boat Cl. has missed 3 consecutive meetings and Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Assn. has not been present at any meeting in the year 2005.]

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as printed.

1st VP Jusino mentioned that 67 persons attended the Neshaminy Harbor/DRYL Cruise.

Secretary Garwood reported that nothing has been received from Camden City YC regarding seeking membership with the League.

League Chaplain Garwood recommended that we all consider, during a minute of reflection, the military people who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII in our behalf.

Audit and Budget: None

Banquet: Joe Campbell reported on the league banquet, February 25, 2006. He mentioned that Mary Jusino and Colleen Maloney have volunteered to be banquet coordinators. Details for the Feb., 2006 banquet Cannstatters. Schedule cocktails 6--7p; dinner 7p; ceremonies 8p; live music & dancing till 12m. Price $42.00 per person.

Menu includes prime rib of beef, flounder stuffed with crab meat, League provided beverages beer, wine and soft drinks, mixed drinks not included.

Boater Voter Coalition: Jerry Donofrio mentioned some things held with the Cherokee Development Corp. regarding the Camden city (Cramer Hill) redevelopment as it effects Farragut Sportsmen’s Assn.

C.B.Y.C.A: Jerry Donofrio mentioned the recently held Commodores Ball held in Baltimore, MD, 56 yacht clubs were represented. Thanked June Donofrio for her efforts.

Cruise: No report.

Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen discussed the various flu epidemics which have plagued the world. He spoke at length about the avian flu again recommended flu shots for people of age and those whose health is weak.

Marine Legislation,

National(NBF): Jerry Donofrio reporting: discussion held regarding second home (a boat) mortgage interest as a federal income tax deduction is being considered for elimination. Recommended contacting the White House @ 202 456 1414

New Jersey: No report.

Pennsylvania Boating Assoc./PBA(se): PBAse meeting on Nov.16th@ Delaware River YC. A large crowd attended to hear the presentation on light houses on the Delaware Bay.

Pageant: Toni Nespola reporting on the Pageant financial report. Income $17,027.00, expenses $16,498.57 leaving a net income of $528.43.

Picnic: No report

Public Affairs: W. Garwood reporting: Discussed the latest media information regarding the proposed LNG facilities and delivery of the LNG reported in the Friday Dec. 2nd, 2005 edition of the Phila. Inquirer mentioning the the U.S. Coast Guard has given the provider Brit. Pet. preliminary approval to bring LNG tankers up the Delaware River to Gloucester County, NJ specifying certain requirements that Brit.Petrol. must provide. These requirements include providing necessary security and to come up with the funds to finance these activities.

The off loading/ distribution facility could handle up to two or three tankers per week. The required security measures would possibly include a.) Coming up with a waterway traffic management plan;

b.) creating a safety zone around the carriers;

c) escorting LNG vessels with armed law enforcement escorts, and

d.) providing shoreline and waterway surveillance. And from the Nov. 30,2005 edition of the Trenton Times reported that the NJ Supreme Court to hear New Jersey dispute against the state of Delaware regarding the plans for the Brit. Pet. company to build a 2000 foot LNG off loading facility on the NJ shore of Delaware River.

Web Master, Byron Campbell the site is up and running.

Regatta: No report.

Shoreline Planning: No report

Safety: No report.

League awards-Person of the Year and Club of the Year nominations are now due.

o. Mr. Arthur Friedman(DRYC) reported on the search for an additional vessel for the Sea Scout Ship 484, located at Del.River Y.C. Bill Garwood(DRYC) has donated his Ô67 Morgan 24 sloop to the Ship.

League Officer Nominations.

The following persons were announced as running for the elected positions as noted:

President: Paul (Juice) Jusino(NHYC);

1st. Vice Pres. John Maloney(PaYC);

2nd V. Pres. Brian Sproul(FSA);

3rd. V.P. Dennis Hart(QCYC);

Treasurer Phyllis Blackeby(RDYC); and

Recording Secretary, Bill Garwood(DRYC).

No opposition was noted for these positions therefore, a motion was made, seconded and approved that the Secretary cast a single ballot electing these persons to the identified positions. For the position of Financial Sec. Mike Kovacs(YAC) was nominated from the floor running against R.Patton(RDYC), the balloted election was won by Mike Kovacs for Financial Sec.

 

Retiring president Bob Bocock expressed his appreciation for the support given by the League during his tenure in office.

CPR instructions will be given at the Liberty Sailing Club on Jan. 21, 2006. More details at Jan., 2006 League meeting.

Respectfully submitted;