OPENING: Pres. Jusino opened the meeting at 2010 hours with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The League was welcomed to AYC by Treasurer Paul Lodge, who also introduced Miss AYC Carla. It was also mentioned the 100th anniversary of AYC mentioned plans for celebrating this event.

Roll call of officers and committee heads: Officers, all present. All Comm. Heads present except Barry Borman, NJ Legislation, Bob Rupinski, Public Affairs and Damon Sherod, Year Book.

Roll call of clubs and/or associations: Representatives from 34 member clubs were present. Absent clubs Antique & Classic Boat(exc’d), Florence Twp., Paulsboro, Philadelphia and Salem.

[Editor’s note: Salem Boat Club has missed 5 consecutive meetings 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 and 1st Lady Mary have visited various club opening days and were greeted with great hospitality.

Secretary Garwood mentioned that a letter of appreciation was sent to Rep. Mike Meghan for his support at the recent combined DRYL & CBYCA meeting.

Audit and Budget: Bill Branchide reporting, audit report for 2005 was distributed and will be discussed during new business.

Banquet: The 2007 banquet will be held at Cannstatter’s on Feb. 24th.

Boater Voter Coalition & C.B.Y.C.A: Jerry Donofrio mentioned that the year books are available and that at the next meeting a change in the C.B.Y.C.A. by-laws would be discussed. A position paper on the VX situation was approved and published on the web site; also it was noted that a MD state statue is in force that limits the distance between an LNG facility and residential area. Also mentioned that in Maryland, vessels needing bridge openings must lower all moveable masts, antennas, trolling gear etc. while transiting the bridge.

Cruise: Bob Bocock reporting, three openings are available see Bob for application and the complete itinerary

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Fleet Surgeon: Harry (Doc) Borgersen reporting, see article in the Year Book.

Marine Legislation,

National(NBF): Bob Williams, C.B.Y.C.A./P.B.A. reporting, approximately 50% of the member organizations were present; see Bob for meeting topic details.

New Jersey: no report;

Pennsylvania Boating Assoc./PBA(se): A ruling by Gov. Rendell has put a halt to the construction of buildings which would extend beyond the river bank without approval from the Commonwealth.

Pageant: Toni Nespola reporting, Princess applications are due, so far 8 applications have been received as of this evening.

Picnic: Butch Gricco reporting: progress

Public Affairs: No report.

Web Master, Byron Campbell; the website is up and running, need member club schedules and other types of news.

Regatta: Fred Saunders reporting, the date for the poker run regatta is Saturday July 29th, 2007.

Shoreline Planning: No report

Safety: Mike Kovacs mentioned that prior to launching your vessel, a survey should be made to insure all safety equipment is on board and useable.

Yearbook: June Donofrio reporting. Incentive awards were distributed, also a profit was made and anoutstanding cost of $1.700.00 due the printer was mentioned. June thanked Anchor YC members for their help with the yearbooks.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to un-table the topic of the donation, scholarship money, from the League to the Delaware river Sailing School. A Trustee of the Sailing school, Wm. Garwood, thanked the League for their offer of scholarship money, however the DRSS Trustees respectfully suggested that the equivalent $s would be better used for capitol improvements, i.e. a new inflatable, etc. After a long discussion the motion was voted on and was defeated.

President Jusino appointed several committees to oversee requests for monetary award. This panel will receive requests for monetary awards to, judge the applicability and report their recommendation to the membership. The panel shall be made up of representative's from Audit & Budget, Banquet, Pageant, Picnic and Year Book.

The 2005 Audit was discussed. The audit report was approved as printed.

Requests for payments amounting to $4,644.62 were approved for distribution.

Many opening days were mentioned see year book for details.

The Financial Report was accepted. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to pay the bills.

CLOSING: A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn meeting @ approx. 2200 hours.

Respectfully Submitted,

William Garwood

Secretary

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