Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
January 14 2005
The meeting was called to order by Commander Dave Baer at the Southwestern Yacht
Club at 1735. A quorum was present.
Present:
Commander Dave Baer
Lt/C Katharine Law, ExO
Lt/C Thomas Griffin, AO
Lt/C John Isaksen, Treasurer
1st/Lt Catherine Isaksen, Asst Treasurer
Lt/C Michael Fontaine, SEO
Lt/C Barbara Goddard,
Secretary
Lt/C Richard Barck, Member at Large
P/C Bob Hubbard, Member at Large
Absent:
P/Lt/C Sterling Campbell, Member at Large
Lt Karen Glaze, Member at Large
Minutes: The minutes of the 6 December 2004 meeting were approved as
published with the exception of revising the sentence regarding the
Person of the Year Award to read: "It was suggested that the award
could be given to a group."
Announcements:
Commander Baer announced that the squadron’s ensign, stored off-site
by SWYC, needed to be located for the Change of Watch dinner, but that
its whereabouts had not, as yet, been determined. 1st/Lt Catherine
Isaksen reported that Jeff Wheeler of SWYC had offered to replace it
if it could not be located. Commander Baer also noted that he would
determine the squadron’s accrued Star Points and submit a written
report to D/Lt/C Adriaan Veldhuisen before the 15th of February. Another
announcement concerned the new squadron banner: it appeared to be missing.
P/C Bob Hubbard remembered that San Luis Rey had borrowed it with intent
to use it as a model for their new banner. Commander Baer thought it
had last been used for Boating Safety Week at Mission Bay but that
no one could attest to its physical whereabouts after that time. He
offered to make a donation towards replacing it if it was, in fact,
lost.
OFFICERS‘ REPORTS:
SEO Mike Fontaine stated that he would be giving a report in the GMM
to follow but that it should be stated that members present at the
Budgeting Committee meeting had agreed that the Education Department
would raise enough money to pay for a new projector. To meet that goal,
the Boating class cost would be $45 for the course and $15 extra for
those wishing to purchase of a plotter and dividers. He also noted
that 25 to 30 people had turned out for the new Wednesday evening Boating
class and that a year’s Boating classes should more than pay
for the new equipment.
AO Tom Griffin reported on the status of the Change of Watch preparations.
Forty-nine people had signed up, with Saturday morning being the deadline.
With a total of fifty, the total cost would be $1,981.80; our total
revenue would be $2,000 less $40 for D/C Chester White’s meal.
The squadron took in $1,980 and spent $1,981. In addition, Lt/C Barbara
Goddard and Lt/C Katharine Law volunteered to do the place cards and
programs while Barbara and her mother have offered to make the table
decorations. Tom will do the flat cake, on which there will be represented
the squadron burgee. A lectern will be available, as will a head table
and an empty table for the old Bridge to sit while the new Bridge is
sworn in. Busses will arrive every 5 to 10 minutes to pick up passengers.
For members’ convenience, Tom Fota has included a parking area
map on the squadron website.
SECRETARY Barbara Goddard reported that her mother was happy to be
donating her artistic efforts and time into making the squadron’s
table decorations. She also stated that she wished to donate pens made
for members and guests attending this year’s Change of Watch
dinner.
TREASURER John Isaksen reported that the audit went well and that the
squadron now had a balanced budget, a little less than last year and
a $125 difference from 2003. An expenditure of $2,000 for a projector
was offset by donations of $850. The current financial status shows
the squadron to be $856 below last year; however, the Admiral Kidd
Club has already been paid $1800.
ExO Katie Law had nothing to report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Commander Baer questioned Treasurer John Isaksen about the transition
for the new treasurer, Trish Carlin. John reported that discussions
have already occurred and that a meeting the day after the Change of
Watch has been set up to ease the transition.
NEW BUSINESS:
The secretary was asked if any other nominations for officers had been
submitted to which she responded, "None have been submitted."
Commander Baer asked for a motion to donate $25 to the Education Fund
in memory of Life Member James Taggart, who died recently. The motion
was unanimously carried.
Next, Commander Baer referred to the issue of Katie’s 2005 calendar
changes for Ex Com dates, etc. By vote of the committee, all changes
can be authorized. It was so voted. Dates will be published on the
website.
Bob Hubbard asked if Chester White would be doing an OT in January.
Katie responded that it would be in February for the new Bridge members.
Dick Barck remarked about the Boat Show participation. It seemed that
the new location had opened up access to greater traffic. It was thought
that the new banner would have enhanced in squadron identification.
Committee members acknowledged the excellence of the tri-fold produced
by Randy Smith. Commander Baer suggested folders be stocked at locations
appropriate for prospective students and members of the squadron. He
also noted that posters and brochures that might have been used at
the Boat Show came a day late.
The meeting was adjourned at 1757. The next meeting will be at Katie’s
house on 7 February 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Goddard,
Secretary