March 7

MINUTES: D.R.Y.L. Meeting, Wissinoming Y.C. March 07,'06

OPENING:

Pres. Jusino opened the meeting at 2010 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

The League was welcomed to Wissinoming YC by Comm. Kaewell. Presjusino mentioned that Frank MacAfee is very ill.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION.

Mr. Charles Langen, Operator of Southiersey Marina, Cape May, NJ provided a lot of information concerning the re-opened SJ. Marina. He mentioned that new docks have been installed, the marina accommodates up to 50 visiting vessels. Many incentives are available for visiting crew members such as no cost visits to the beach, local restaurants and 4 shopping malls. Rates are very competitive and many CBYCA visiting clubs have spent time at SJ. Marina Flyers and business cards were distributed.

Roll call of officers and Committee Heads:

Officers, all present. Joe Campbell and Ist VP served as acting Finanical Secretary and Treasurer; All Comm. Hds present except Barry Borman, (NJ Legislation) ,excus'd and Bob Rupinski, (Public Affairs).

Roll call. of clubs and/or associations;

Representatives from 33 member clubs were present. Absent clubs

Columbus, Florence Twp., Lagoon View, Paulsboro Sportsmen, Riverton, exc'd. and Salem.

Editor's note: Columbus CC has 5 consecutive absences 2 in '06; Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Assn. has missed 2

consecutive meetings in '06 and attended none in '05; Salem Boat Club. has missed 5 consecutive meetings 3 in '06

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

Officers and Committee Reports:

Officer Reports: President Jusino mentioned the Person of the Year is a shared award between Barbara and

Butch Grieco for their efforts concerning the aftermath of the Athos oil spill; Yacht Club of the Year is a shared

award between Riverside and Harbor Light clubs for their hosting and running of the Von Nieda picnic.

Audit and Budget: None

Banquet: Joe Campbell reported on the 92nd annual banquet. Two hundred and fifty two persons attended,

17 member clubs were represented and many princesses were there too; the flat screen T.V. was won by Phyllis

Blackeby and the MP 3 player by Harry Borgersen. Joe was congratulated for the great event. The 2007

banquet will be held at Cannstatters on Feb. 24th.

Boater Voter Coalition:

C.B.Y.C.A: Jerry Donofrio mentioned that the combined DRYL and CBYCA meeting would be held at Quaker

City YC on Saturday March 18th beginning at 10am.

Cruise:

Bob Bocock reporting--To date, 5 vessels have been registered for the cruise, 15 is the max. See Bob

for the complete itinerary

 

Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen discussed the many forms of flu virus including the avian type. So far

174 cases have been reported, 94 fatalities. So far the avian flu is the only virus that is not passed from human

to human and to date there is no cure.

Marine Legislation,

National(NBF): Jerry Donofrio reporting: The US Coast Guard has decided it cannot continue to operate the "upgraded" Loran navigation system

New Jersey: Jerry Donofrio reporting- the NJ boat operator "certification" licensing "bill" for boaters born after 1969 topic was discussed. At the present time no facilities are available for education, enforcement, etc., Jerry offered the suggestion that the 1 June '06 effective date should be extended until June '07.

Pennsylvania Boating Assoc. /PBA(se): next meeting at Penn. Yacht Club, 15 March '06; Fish and Boat Comm. has reported a significant decrease in boat registrations through out the state.

Pageant: Toni Nespola reporting on the '06 Pageant is scheduled Aug. 12th., '06 at Phila. Marine Center & Independence Seaport Museum

Picnic: Butch Gricco reporting: event scheduled for Sept. 09, '06 a Riverside YC, more later.

Public Affairs: No report.

Web Master, Byron Campbell; no report

Regatta: No report.

Shoreline Planning: Jerry Donofrio reported the recently released Coastal Zone Management report contained no information concerning the Delaware River.

Safety: Courtesy vessel inspections May 27th @ Wiggins Marina, Camden, NJ.

Yearbook: June Donofrio reporting. June reported that several member clubs have not submitted pages for the year book. Personal ads are fewer than last year. Fleet Page listings are well behind last year’s number. June also mentioned that she will retire from the position of Year Book Editorafter the 2006 edition has been printed and distributed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

LNG Facilities. Discussion concerned the facility proposed at Sparrow Point, Del Location ans the proposed distribution plan for the LNG to the Philadelphia area..

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made and seconded and approved to send fruit baskets to Barrie Borman and Frank MacAfee.

GOOD AND WELFARE

Past President Bob Bocock expressed his thanks for the watch received in celebration of his many years of dedicated service to the D. R. Y. L.

March 28th, PAYC ladies Org. Beef & Beer, $20.00 per. 8pm till 12 m

March 25th, PAYC commodores celebration @ yacht club, $35.00p 215 338-1278

March 25,th Raccoon Creek BC fish Fry, $10.00 per

Neshaminy Harbor Commodores Night, MI Caterers, Tullytown, PA see J. Jusino for Details

June 3, 2006 Marine Celebration, Wiggins Marina, Boat parade. More Details to follow.

Financial Reports:

The financial reposts were postponed until next meeting

CLOSING: A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn meeting @ approx. 2145 hours.

Respectfully submitted; William P. Garwood, Sec.

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