June 6 2006 DRYL Minutes

 

MINUTES: D.R.Y.L. Meeting, Bordentown Y.C. June 06,2006

OPENING:

Pres. Jusino opened the meeting at 2010 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The League was welcomed to Bordentown YC by Commodore Walter Paltack who introduced staff members.

Roll call of officers and committee heads:

Officers, all present. All Comm. Hds present except Barry Borman (excused), NJ Legislation; Jerry Donofrio (excused), National Legislation; Bob Bocock (excused), Cruise; Bob Rupinski, public affairs and Damon Sherod, Year book and Rex Beers, PA legislation..

Roll call of clubs and/or associations:

Representatives from 34 member clubs were present, one assn. (excused).

Absent clubs: Columbus C.C, Edgely BC, Philadelphia YC and Salem YC.

[Editor’s note: Salem Boat Club. has missed 6 consecutive meetings in 2006 and Philadelphia YC has missed 3 consecutive meetings in 2006 ]

 

Approval of the Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as printed.

Officers and Committee Reports:

Officer Reports: President Jusino mentioned that he contacted Salem BC and was told that they plan to stay active; Secretary Garwood mentioned that a list of League events have been sent to the insurance company in order for certificates of insurance can be issued

Audit and Budget: No report.

Banquet: No report.

Boater Voter Coalition: No report.

C.B.Y.C.A: No report.

 

Cruise: Three openings are available see Bob Bocock for application and the itinerary.

Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen reporting, diabetes can be a dangerous disease, if uncontrolled it can cause side effects in other body systems such as neurology, vascular and renal.

Marine Legislation,

National(NBF): (submitted by J. Donofrio but not read) US. House appropriations has completed work on a continuation of the Loran Navigational System, discussed the use of an advanced search and rescue system (Rescue 21); first use age at USCG Air Station, Atlantic City, NJ. It is a digital selective calling system. Next meeting at Olde Portsmouth VA, request that DRYL consider supporting the cost of travel and lodging.

New Jersey: (submitted by J. Donofrio but not read) proposed— state bill A1953 requires liability insurance for certain vessels in the amount of $100K or $200K, eminent domain was discussed in terms of prohibition of use against private businesses. As of June 01, 06 NJ resident boaters born after 1968 must complete an approved safety course. The written reports are available in the secretary’s minute log

Pennsylvania Boating Assoc./PBA(se): No report.

Pageant: Toni Nespola reporting, docking reservations due, ads for program book and pin orders are due at the July 11th mtg.

Picnic: Butch Gricco reporting: the plans for the picnic will be finalized in the near future.

Public Affairs: No report.

Web Master: Byron Campbell the website is up and running, need member club schedules and other types of news. Many clubs have never sent schedule or photographs of their activities.

Regatta: Fred Saunders reporting, the date of the poker run regatta is Saturday, July 29th

Shoreline Planning: See Jerry Donofrio for details.

Safety: No Report

Yearbook: See new business

UNFINISHED BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS

President Jusino announced past DRYL Queen Barbara Gricco as the new Yearbook Chair; Barbara will be assisted by a vice president, et. al.

Awards committee: Bill Branchide reported that on average approximately $2,700.00 could be made available for approved league sponsored awards.

A motion was made, seconded and approved. to approve payments for the Pageant Comm., meeting minutes copies and yearly insurance.

John Maloney spoke to the membership about overheard criticism of the meeting length; he suggested that committee chairpersons have worked hard to provide this information and should be given time for their reports.

 

GOOD AND WELFARE

Many League events were mentioned, see year book (or Website ) for details.

The representative from Raccoon Creek Boat Club presented his clubs critical views concerning the League’s participation in the club’s activities. This information was received without action.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

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

CLOSING: A motion was made seconded and approved to close the meeting at approximately 2200 hour.

Respectfully Submitted:

William P. Garwood, Sec.

 

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