John Gardner Chapter: June 2007 Meeting Minutes

The John Gardner Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association.

Minutes for the June 3, 2007 membership meeting of the John Gardner Chapter of the TSCA.

The meeting was called to order by President Spragg in Boat Shed at Mystic Seaport following the 38th Annual John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at 1:45.

Seven members and officers were in attendance as well at a guest, Myron Young.

A motion was proposed, seconded and passed to accept the Secretary’s Report from the May meeting, as distributed.

A consolidated Treasure’s Report for the months of April and may was submitted by, Russ Smith. The balance at the beginning of April was $3824.11. There was no activity in the account and the balance at the end of May is $3824.11. A motion as proposed, seconded and passes to accept the Treasurers report as submitted.

Old Business:

Boathouse upkeep and Activities:

Swampscott Dory has seen little activity in the past month. (Chuck)

Last Chance is progressing and there is hope that it will be done in the next two weeks. (Bill)

One of the Avery Point Dories is in the shop for repainting.

Dues are payable. We are attempting to update our mailing list. Please include your home address, email address and phone number with your check in the amount of $15.00 made out to JGTSCA. Kindly use the following mailing address:

John Gardner Chapter: TSCA
University of Connecticut - Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340

On the water:

Seven members attended the Small Craft Workshop at Mystic Seaport. Fair weather and good company made for an enjoyable time.

Annual Tag Sale will be held on morning of Saturday, June 9th.

Please note – Start time will be 8:00 not the 10:00 noted on the fliers.

Help getting organized will be needed on Friday evening.

Please plan to arrive by 7:00 on Saturday.

A motion was made and passed to prohibit “Early Bird Sales” this applies to members as well as the general public. Russ Smith will take care of placing ads in the New London Day.

Donations are needed!!!!

New Business:

Chauncy Rucker is looking for people to staff the TSCA booth at the Woodenboat Show the weekend of June 29th. Please contact him at chauncyrucker1@mac.com

if you can help out.

Next meeting will be July 1, 2007 at 1:30 in the afternoon, at the Boathouse.

Motion to Adjourn at 2:10.

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