John Gardner Chapter: September 2011 Meeting Minutes

President John Symons called the meeting to order at 1:30pm at the Avery Point Campus boathouse.
Introduction of members and guests:

John Symons (pres.), Bill Armitage (treas.), Phil Behney (sec.), Sandy D’Esopo Chaisson Dory, Rob Pittaway, Jim Clark, George Spragg, Russ Smith, Tom Jannke, and Genevieve Favre.

Minutes:

Minutes from June meeting were approved as distributed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer’s report was read by Bill Armitage (balance of 3,068.94) and approved by the membership. Bill reported that we have 24 paid members

Old Business:

Shop activities:

• Sandy D’Esopo and Larry Magee will continue on dust collection system. Russ is working on dust collecting for the hand sanders.

• Three dories have been converted to double rowers and the last one may be converted on its next maintenance cycle. The Dory “Jane” is in the shop and needs paint and maintenance.

• John Symons plans to put 4 more coats of varnish on the Thomson and then reassemble it.

• Sandy D’Esopo has removed the centerboard trunk and thwarts of the Chaisson Dory and plans to continue removing rivets holding the damaged planks. His goal is to have the boat out of the shop by late spring and sail it to the small craft workshop. Russ asked sandy if he would be willing to include students on this project, Sandy indicated that he would consider this and would like more info.

Community Outreach:

Russ Smith will maintain a liaison with Randall Paterson, Prescott Littlefield, and others from Uconn.

New Business

Russ Smith proposed building another AP Dory perhaps in conjunction with his recreation group.

Tom Jannke would like to be on the queue to build a kit Kayak

Bill Armitage reminded us that the agreed upon projects shall include one member project and one club project to avoid congestion in the shop.

There will be a major shop clean-up next meeting starting at 10am, Oct 2. Sandy offered to bring coffee.

John Symons asked for any interest in Sunday rowing outings to be brought to his attention so he may inform the membership.

Nominations for Secretary and Vice President will be accepted at the October meeting.

Bill Armitage, as Treasurer, introduced the possibility of raising the dues amount. Discussion followed and a motion was made, seconded and passed to increase the membership fee to 20.00

Russ Smith recommended that the “Rob Roy” canoe be auctioned on EBay with a starting bid of 999.95, Discussion ensued regarding the need for more information regarding the EBay process and parameters of sale before the motion be taken to a vote as well as ideas regarding the value of the boat. Bill Armitage offered to use his EBay experience and list the boat for the club. A motion was made to have Bill Armitage list the “Rob Roy” on EBay with a starting bid of 999.95 and a reserve of 1500.00. The motion was seconded and passed.

Sandy D’Esopo offered to sharpen the club chisels at home.

Upcoming Events

• Friday Meetings, 6:30pm- Boat building, Avery Point Campus
• Sept.24-25- Working Waterfront Festival & Whaleboat Races, New Bedford, MA
Sept. 30 - Oct 2- Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival, St. Michaels, MD
• October 2, 10:30am- Shop Cleanup
• October 2, 1:30 P.M. - JGTSCA Membership Meeting
• October 29 - Head of the Weir River Race, Hull, MA

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 2:40 pm

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