MINUTES: D.R.Y.L. Meeting, Riverside YC. September  05, 2006

 

OPENING:

Pres. Jusino opened the meeting at 2000 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  The League was welcomed to Riverside YC by Commodore Ron Hammer, he introduced the RYC members who assisted in the preparations for the League meeting, the members present appreciated the food available.

 

Ms Sarah Whitney spoke about PA Sea Grant.  This program is directed towards the recreational boating public in order to show them how to have better water to boat in. In 2007 there will be incentives to boat/yacht clubs to promote this plan, bilge socks will be distributed to participating organizations.

 

Roll call of officers and committee heads: 

Officers, all present except 1st VP John Maloney

All Comm. Hds present except representatives from the Boater Voter, NJ Legislation and co- chair of Public Affairs.

 

Roll call of clubs and/or associations:

Representatives from 30 member clubs  were present. 

Absent clubs/Assns. included:  Boater Voter;  Columbus; Del.Val.Youth; Edgely; Florence Twp.; Paulsboro SA, Pennsylvania YC, Philadelphia and Salem. 

Editor’s note: The following member clubs have missed at least three consecutive League meetings Columbia YC , Delaware Valley Y. B., Florence Twp.; , and  Salem Boat Cl. Philadelphia and Salem clubs have not attended any meetings in 2006.

 

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

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Officers and Committee Reports: 

Officer Reports: 

 President Jusino mentioned the article in the Noreaster mentioning the “THE QUEEN OF THE CHESAPEAKE PAGEANT" [Correction from original]  Queens Pageant; he and a small contingent of princesses attended the Burlington Decorated Boat Parade,  Mike Kovacs w/ Yapewi AC was awarded second place.  Bob Grace, former Treasurer, has had cardiac surgery. 

Audit  and Budget: No report.

Awards & Grant: One application has been received.

Banquet: Date February 24, 2007.   

Boater Voter Coalition:  No report.  

C.B.Y.C.A:  J. Garlotta reporting, new officers mentioned including Donald Burton, Coles Marsh, Kevin  Noon.  See John for specific details.    

Cruise:  No report, the position of Cruise Committee is vacant, volunteer(s) are being sought. 

Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen reporting on the recent outbreak of Legionnaires Disease on a Norwegian Ocean Liner

Marine Legislation, National(NBF): No report,

New Jersey Legislation, none;

PA PBA (se) meeting, Sep. 20 @ Anchor YC, John Simons PA Fish&Boat Deputy Exec.Dir. presenting; PBA State mtg. Oct. 21,  PA F&B Comm. Hdqtrs., Harrisburg, PA beginning @ 9:00a.   

Pageant: Toni Nespola reporting, attending princesses were introduced.  Discussed the days events; Liberty Sailing Club location was used for Princess lunch; results of pageant include, Miss DRYL:   J. Andruscko, Nesh. YC; 1st. Runner-up- Dana Johns, Briston YC; 2nd Runner-up- Annie Friars, NPBC, Miss Congeniality Erin Maloney; list of raffle tx winner was read as were the list of other awards including best club dec.; best of fleet; largest club fleet, etc.

Picnic:  Butch Gricco reporting: date for picnic is September 09, 2006, advance ticket price is $15.00, at the door $20.00, children 10-16, $10.00.  Docking space @ Harbor Light & Riverside fully booked, space @ West End available.  6 nominations for King of the River have been received, attending princesses will decide on winner.

Public Affairs:  Bill Garwood reported that contact has been made with the Sierra Club, an environmental group regarding the proposed dumping of neutralized VX nerve gas into the Delaware River.  No specific response at this time.

Byron Campbell, Web master suggested that the League should seek a Photographer in order to have a consistent flow of  photos for use on the web site and in the year book 

Regatta: Fred Saunders reporting, 2007 PRR will be held on the last Saturday in July.

Shoreline Planning: No report

Safety:  Ron Blackeby mentioned that non-boating months are a great time to take boating safety courses.

Yearbook: No report.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comments were made concerning the LNG pipe line construction and usage.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

o.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to pay the Stein, the Florists bill for a fruit basket sent to Bob Grace with best wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery.

o.  Motions were made, seconded and approved to pay expenses for the Pageant, the Picnic, a new adding machine and DRYL pins.

 

GOOD AND WELFARE

o.  Many League events were mentioned, see year book/web site for details.  Antiq. & Classic Boat show @ Tuckerton, NJ marina, 10a.  See C. Paradies for details,  Aug. 8 $5:00 fish day for children.

o.  A comment was made by a representative from Racoon BC concerning an oil spill which went untended to for a long period of time leading to a larger than expected dispersal pattern.

o.      Genna Andrusko mentioned that a past comm.( John Plotts) of NPBC has been injured( a broken hip).

 

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

Respectfully Submitted:      William P. Garwood, Sec.