For those who couldn't attend, we're posting the presentation and a picture of those who did. Thanks to Kathy & Mark Rotsky for setting this up. It's official that all the previous SNE District officers were reelected without any challengers!
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J30- Southeast New England District Annual Meeting
April 6, 2011
Bristol Yacht ClubAttendees:Jester #122 - Kevin Dakan
Good News #175 - John Cavanagh, David Greenhalgh
Falcon #229 - Charlie Stoddard, Bob Dehart
Wicked #323 - Dwight McMillan
Rhapsody #348 - Bill Kneller & Wes Bemus from Laser Beam #192
Mmmm #352 - Bob Rude
Nemesis #435 - Mark & Kathy Rotsky
Waltzing Matilda #456 - Bill Veno, Ron Ricci
Azimuth #473 - Richard Murphy
Financial Report given by Bill Kneller for John Howell: $1,109.90 - Ending Balance 31 Dec 2010
Board of Governors Report given by Bill Kneller
- Class is ahead of last year on membership
- Dates for future J/30 North American Championships
- 2011
AYC Annapolis, MD (September 16-18)
- 2012
NOYC New Orleans, LA (October 19-21)
- 2013 TBD - Narragansett Bay (Date, Host TBD)
- Alternate mast supplier is being investigated
- .5 oz spinnaker was discussed. Not allowed for class racing, in order to keep the racing affordable.
- Various main sail materials options were discussed. There were no conclusions made and discussions continue on forum.
The BOG also discussed the possibility of the class supporting a regional event with a trophy (e.g. stern trophy). Participation in these events would be limited to current class members who paid dues
One Design & PHRF Opportunities;
The NBYA Schedule was presented and included the new Super Tuesday night race.
The schedule of one-design races were identified. These races will be qualifiers for the District's Ron Carr One Design Trophy.
North Americans;
It was suggested that a team from our region be assembled to attend the 2011 NA's. this conversation will be continued.
With 2013 NA to be held in the Narragansett Bay, volunteers were sought to help organize the event. _..Mark Rotsky, Bill Kneller, Bob Rude, Charlie Stoddard and Kathy Rotsky, David Greenhalgh declared that they would be willing to work on the project.
Highlights from the local 2010 One Design season were discussed. Mark Rotsky/ Nemesis was winner of the Ron Carr One Design Trophy
2010 NAs SNE Participation;
• Nemesis - 9th
• Wicked - 10th
• Rhapsody - 11th
• Falcon - 12th
• Vee Jay - 15th
District elections were held and the slate of officers remains the same as 2010
Bob Rude nominated the slate of officers. The nomination was carried.
2011 SNE District
- SNE District Governor - Mark Rotsky (Nemesis #435)
- Secretary - Kathy Rotsky (Nemesis #435)
- Treasurer - John Howell (Good News #175)
- Fleet Measurer - Charlie Stoddard (Falcon #229)
Open technical discussions were held
Topics included floor replacement, chain plates, sails, and bottom paint
Raffle was held and pizza and beer was enjoyed by all.
Thanks to the contributing sponsors who supported the J/30 SNE district with Raffle Prizes: North Sails, West Marine,
V-Sport