October 12, 2001

Present:

Bruce Herrick                       Jim McLoone                   Carole Baligh                    David Mahler

Warren Yeisley                     Helen Yeisley                   Joan Vieni

Guest:

Winfred Jenkins

Treasurer’s Report

We currently have $xxx in our checking account.  Expenses have been $180 for insurance; income has been $25 for dues and $268.25 from the Square Dance at Lake Sebago.

There was some discussion about the finances for the River Festival.  Warren made a motion, seconded by Joan that we have Bruce inquire of John as to the status of the expenses from the Festival.  Motion passed.

Atlantic Division News

Jim McLoone gave us an update on Divisional news.  The lease that we have with the Palisades Interstate Park commission for the Lake Sebago Camp facilities will be due for renewal soon.  Annual elections for leadership of the Division are upcoming.

Equipment

After a short discussion we decided to leave our boat trailer at the Girl Scout Camp at Glen Spey, NY for the winter.

Projects at the Club House

1.       Cork board for wall – to display notices

2.       Trophy case

3.       Personal flotation device rack

4.       Maintenance on boat racks

5.       Club boat IDs – replace temporary tags with something more permanent

6.       Boat repair – to be listed on cork board

7.       Lighting – ballast needed for overhead fixture

Cruising

·         October 20, 2001 meet at Club House at 8 am to car pool to river.

Location:  Delaware and Raritan Canal

Leader:  Bruce Herrick

·         November  17, 2001 – Participate in the 250^th anniversary re-enactment of George Washington’s retreat from Fort Lee. 

Location:  Heliport south of route 46 (we will paddle down from the Club House)

Time:  10:00 am to 12:00

Nominating Committee

The Commodore appointed the following committee to prepare a slate for next year’s club officers:  Helen Yeisley, Carole Baligh, Bruce Herrick.  Their report will be presented at the November meeting with the election taking place in December.  If you are interested in a particular office, please don’t be shy.  Let the committee know, otherwise they will be calling you.

2001 Race Results

Canoe Sailing - Sebago Series, July, 2001

Cruising Class               David Mahler              First place