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The meeting was called to order by Commander Dave Baer at his home at
1909. A quorum was present.
Present:
Commander David Baer
Lt/C Michael Fontaine, SEO
Lt/C John Isaksen, Treasurer
Lt Dick Barck, Member at Large, VSC Chair
Lt Tom Fota, IT Chair
Lt Karen Glaze, Member at Large
P/C Bob Hubbard, Member at Large
Lt Lynda Juniper, Past Chair Boat Shows
P/C Ron Weiner, Planning Com Chair
Absent:
Lt/C Katie Law, ExO
1st Lt Dan Carlin, AEO
Lt/C Tom Griffin, AO
Lt/C Barbara Goddard, Secretary
P/Lt/C Sterling Campbell, Member at Large
MINUTES: The minutes of 9 January 2004 were approved as posted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE:
The commander announced the D-28 conference to be held in Phoenix on 5-6 March,
2004 and advised that reservation forms can be found both on the web and
in the latest issue of district newsletter (Leadline).
The commander also informed the Committee of a contact from the "N-Club" stating
that SDSPS had satisfied the club's criteria for award of a sextant. The sextant
will be presented at the Spring Governing Board meeting in Pittsburgh, PA.
More information will follow.
The commander announced that the deadline for input to the upcoming edition
of the SHIPS MAIL is Wednesday, 11 February, 2004. Editor Steve Bakalis has
advised that the 2004 newsletters will contain only what is submitted to him
along with his editorial piece, so, if not much is received, "the newsletter
will be pretty skinny".
Treasurer John Isaksen announced that National is dropping the $2 reinstatement
fee.
STANDING ORDERS:
The Standing Orders of 2003 were carried over to 2004 with no additions or
changes by unanimous vote of the Committe.
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Lt Karen Glaze volunteered to co-chair Membership with Lt Ken Glaze (Ken to
be lead). Lynda Juniper agreed to continue as Boat Show Chair with the understanding
that she will be unable to attend this year's Day at the Docks and that someone
else will be assigned to do the January 2005 San Diego Boat Show. Public
Relations, Meetings and Programs, and Photography chair positions remain
vacant. All other committee appointments and assignments were ratified by
unanimous vote of the Committee.
REPORTS:
The commander reviewed his written report E-mailed to bridge members
on 9 February, 2004. He discussed the San Luis Rey Power Squadron Change
of Watch held 7 February 2004 and the internal "Bilge Water" and "Tom
Cod" trophies awarded during the ceremonies with much accompanying
good humor from both recipients and squadron members attending. He
suggested that SDSPS consider re-instituting its award for biggest
on-the-water-mistake of the year (none could recall the name of the
retired trophy). He also emphasized that, in comparison to other squadrons,
we are indeed fortunate to have our excellent relationship with SWYC.
The Committee reviewed the commander's 1st draft of the 2004 calendar (prepared
with the help of Lt Marie Baer), filled in some blanks, and made a few edits.
The calendar is now ready for publication on our web site.
The commander led a discussion of who should attend our next OT class, open
to all members but directed at bridge members, and when it should be held.
2004 bridge members who have not previously attended OT include Lt/C Tom Griffin
and Lt Karen Glaze. D/ExO Chet White has agreed to teach the course and has
proposed the date of 21 February. Due to conflicts, the commander will attempt
to arrange a different date.
The new members packet was reviewed, and Lt Glaze agreed to get information
on the 2003 packet from Lt Chris Lilly and to update it for 2004 issue. A different
packet is given to prospective members by the SEO 2 weeks before Boating Class
final exams are held.
SEO Mike Fontaine discussed the highlights of his written
report previously E-Mailed to ExCom members. He informed the Committee that
USPS grades
courses are being
revamped to include interactive charts (including the San Diego Bay chart)
for the piloting and navigation course and exam content. Details can be found
on the USPS Educational Committee web pages.
ExO Katie Law, who is out of town, left a written report with
the commander summarizing the final attendance and costs figures for the Change
of Watch. All present
agreed that the event was a resounding success in all respects. No report was
available from the secretary, who is also out of town.
Treasurer John Isaksen delivered and reviewed the written squadron financial
report dated 8 February, 2004. Total cash on-hand stands at 16% less than at
this time last year and total assets are 2% less. Order has been placed to
replenish our depleted inventory of squadron shirts and caps. John reminded
Committee members to use the voucher system when submitting expenses for reimbursement.
Squadron dues, by previous Committee vote, will remain the same as in 2003.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A discussion was held concerning the need for and funding of a new projector
for class room use. The commander asked Lt Tom Fota to investigate
cost and Treasurer John Isaksen to investigate any restrictions on
the use of funds from the squadron long term asset account to fund
at least a portion of the cost. The Committee agreed that we should
also solicit contributions from members, as was done for the existing
squadron projector.
VSC Chair Dick Barck, who had planned at this meeting to preview for
the Committee the powerpoint VSC training program he has prepared, was
unable to do so for lack of projector availability. This preview is therefore
postponed to the March 2004 ExCom meeting. Treaurer John Isaksen turned
over to VSE Chair Barck, a supply of VSE shirts and caps he had received
from past VSC Chair Gordon Parham. The committee unanimously endorsed
issuing these to future new squadron VSE's at no charge.
A program is needed for the March GMM. Commander Baer will remind AO
Tom Griffin of this and also check with SDCA Commodore Bob Ehlers to
see if he or another SDCA member can muster a program with entertaining
content and graphics
for presentation to SDSPS to encourage expanded predicted log contest
participation by squadron members.
IT Chairman Tom Fota stated that he is ready to place an order for squadron
software under the non-profit organization discounts available once per
year from techsoup.org and that those holding office and using software
in the performance of squadron business are eligible to participate.
Minimum order per Microsoft SW title is 5 "seats". He asked
ExCom members who wish to purchase software under this arrangement to
E-mail him immediately with the Microsoft Titles they have chosen.
SEO Fontaine reminded the Committee that there will be at Boating Class
graduation at SWYC on 25 February and asked those interviewing to bring
along old copies of the Ensign for review by prospective new members.
The new squadron poster prepared for the 2004 San Diego Boat Show will
also be on display to help facilitate recruiting.
The meeting was adjourned at 2122.
The next meeting will be held at the commander's home at 1900 on 8 March,
2004.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Hubbard
Acting Secretary
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