J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Districts Southern New England District 2010 SNE District Annual Meeting 5 Feb - Herreshoff Marine Museum

Minutes from the 5 February SNE Annual Meeting held at Herreshoff Marine Museum

See pictures on the Photo Forum

Attendees:
Sheila C. #30 - Arthur Smith & Jeanine Deveau
Jeanie #63 - Bob Cullen
Good News #175 - John Howell, John Cavanagh, David Greenhalgh
simply sailing #210 - Clifford Kurz
Falcon #229 - Charlie Stoddard
Wicked #323 - Dwight McMillan, Gus Kreuzkamp
Rhapsody #348 - Bill & Cindy Kneller
Breezin #409 - Bruce Underhill
Nemesis #435 - Mark & Kathy Rotsky
Waltzing Matilda #456 - Bill Veno, Ron Ricci
Azimuth #473 - Richard Murphy

Other crew members attending: Tom Garfield, Lauren Hollander, Phil Moore, Tom Welsh, Greg Dillon, Roland Desrochers, Jeff Schwarz, Michael Sever

Herreshoff Museum Host: Jon Goff

Pizza & Beverages served while people had a chance to tour the museum before and after the meeting.

Treasurer's Report - John Howell

• $1,775.09 - Starting Balance Jan 1, 2009
• $ 257.17 - Expenses: $217.17 Coast to Coast Jackets for 2008 NA Volunteers, $40 Mark Rotsky 2008 NA Plaque for Bristol YC
• $ 0.22 - Income (interest)
• $1,389.14 - Ending Balance 31 Dec 2009 (Rotsky check never cleared)

Dues for 2010 will remain at $0.00

J/30 Class Membership - Bill Kneller
A presentation about the benefits of class membership was provided. Emphasized that the J/30 Class Website at j30.org is a great resource for everyone. Everyone was reminded that class support is encouraged through membership and dues. Annual dues are $50, and can be paid online.

J/30 Board of Governor's Report - Bill Kneller
A summary of the 1 Oct 2009 BOG meeting with topics discussed and votes taken was provided. Individuals desiring more detailed information were directed to the posting on the forum with the meeting minutes

One Design & PHRF Race Opportunities - Charlie Stoddard
A review of the NBYA race schedule was provided. The following events are designated as J/30 SNE One Design:

• 5 June 2010 - RI Leukemia Cup
• 19 June 2010 - NBYA Governor's Cup
• 24 July - NBYA Top Gun Regatta

2010 J/30 North Americans - Bill Kneller
A discussion about the upcoming NAs in Marblehead Aug 6-8 2010. The opportunity for a cruise on the way up and back was discussed. Also opportunities for crewing, providing loaner boats, and signing up for the social events. A poll of potential boats racing included: Rhapsody, Nemesis, Falcon, Wicked, Jeanie, and Good News. Good News could be a potential loaner boat.

SNE District Elections
A slate was proposed for elections, and nominations opened. A motion was made to accept the slate as proposed and have the secretary cast one vote to approve. This was approved unanimously.

• SNE District Governor - Mark Rotsky (Nemesis #435)
• Secretary - Kathy Rotsky (Nemesis #435)
• Treasurer - John Howell (Good News #175)
• Fleet Measurer - Charlie Stoddard (Falcon #229)

Congratulations to Mark Rotsky, the new SNE District Governor, and to those relected as SNE District Officers.

Questions & Open Discussion

• Mainsail Material
• Spinnaker Weight
• LNG Tanker proposal in Narragansett Bay
• Rocky Point Park preservation

Raffle - Kathy Rotsky

• Lifesling courtesy of West Maine Newport - Richard Murphy (Azimuth #473)
• Spinnaker Halyard courtesy of Hall Spars- John Howell (Good News #175)
• Mens & Womans' perfumes courtesy of Kathy Rotsky - 6 others

The meeting was adjourned with additional beverages finished off.