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The meeting was called to order by Commander Dave Baer at 1915 at
his home. A quorum was present.
Present:
Commander David Baer
Lt/C Katharine Law, ExO
1st/Lt Dan Carlin, AEO
Lt/C Barbara Goddard, Secretary
Lt/C John Isaksen, Treasurer
P/C Bob Hubbard, Member at Large
Lt Richard Barck, Member at Large
Lt Karen Glaze, Member at Large
Lt Tom Fota, IT Chair
Lt Lynda Juniper, Boat Show Chair
P/C Steve Bakalis, Editor, The Ship’s Mail
Absent:
Lt/C Mike Fontaine, SEO
Lt/C Tom Griffin, AO
1st/Lt Catherine Isaksen, Asst. Treasurer
P/C Ron Weiner, Planning Committee Chair
P/Lt/C Sterling Campbell, Member at Large
MINUTES: The minutes of 9 February 2004 were approved
as posted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE:
Tom Fota reported that he had received an e-mail with regards
to a former squadron member and P/C, Richard Reisner (1968 to 1969),
who he recommended should be located and asked to speak about the
history of the squadron during his watch.
Dick Barck announced an invitation to participate in the vessel
inspection program at Sunroad Marina as part of Vendors’ Appreciation
Day. It will be held from 1000 to 1600 on Saturday, 26 June. He requested
help in manning the table and the addition of the event to the club’s
calendar. (Tom Fota had already posted it on the website with corrections
from Dick.)
Bob Hubbard announced that the ExCom and Squadon should be made
aware of the recent automobile accident of Mel and Rhoda Mones while
traveling in Washington, D.C. They are recuperating and back in San
Diego.
REPORTS:
Commander Dave Baer asked for Dick Barck’s
event date to be added to the calendar, as well as the San Luis Rey
Squadron’s BBQ to be held 3 July.
He reported that, at the District 28 Conference, it was voted that
the Fall Conference would be a combined meeting of Districts 28 and
13 the weekend of 23 October, the specific site as yet to be determined.
However, the meeting’s date conflicts with our squadron-sponsored
Cruiser Nav Contest. The commander will approach the CN Coordinator
to see if a date change can be effected. If not, Dave will attend
the Cruiser Nav Contest and Katie Law will attend the District meeting.
District 28 Spring Conference: SDSPS was well-represented
in Phoenix with many bridge members in attendance. Saturday there
were two major presentations of note: Brian Smith (last year’s
District SEO) gave an interesting and practical Power Point program
on accessing the NOA website and doing cooperative charting reporting.
Ed Mraz demonstrated the new software available for reporting boating
graduates and producing boating certificates and cards electronically.
A discussion of squadron needs centered on membership recruitment
and retention. There were multiple requests for copies of Dick Barck’s
Vessel Examination CD. Newly elected District Commander, Chet White,
asked squadrons to consider and give feedback regarding this theme: “What
can District do for us?” Three San Diego members are now on
the
District Bridge: Chet White, Ron Weiner, and
Katie Law. In addition, Steve Bakalis is editor of the Lead Line
and Virginia Prutow does the mailings.
New Members: Dave asked that new members be accepted.
It was moved, seconded, and approved: to accept the new Boating graduate
applicants and, in future, to continue the practice of accepting
new members by e-mail vote.
STAR Program Award: Commander Baer also noted that
San Diego won the Three Star Award this year and then reviewed the
award’s criteria: Bridge’s active participation in cooperative
charting; 90% passing of Seamanship course; at least one person must
graduate from each course offered; the SEO must encourage the production
of at least one educational aide; produce at least four issues of
the squadron’s newsletter; and the squadron must sponsor a
Safe Boating Week Program. (On the website)
Operations’ Training: New bridge members need
to participate. Date to be determined.
Bowsprit Award: National award directly related
to membership retention.
Executive Officer Katie Law reported that she
had attended the San Luis Rey Change of Watch.
The cocktail party honoring Chet White’s assumption of the
office of Commander of District 28 was a success. More than 60 members
attended. Chet was very touched by the gesture. The ExCom moved
to cover the expenses incurred. Katie inquired about the Fred Hall
Boat Show (3/17-3/21) details. Lt Lynda Juniper, Boat Show Chair,
will provide information for the March GMM when volunteers will be
solicited. Dan Carlin offered to provide a flier about our courses
for the show. A suggestion was made at the District Conference that
squadrons offer safety courses for fishermen. Bob Hubbard commented
that District was suggesting more personalization of courses for
groups not yet educationally tapped. Dan Carlin stated that GPS can
be a huge money-maker but we need an instructor.
SEO: Dave Baer delivered Mike Fontaine’s
written report. The Sail course begins in April. Instructors should
have envelopes for class responses to the membership questionnaire.
Discussion: Dick suggested giving each student a pre-addressed envelope
or providing a business card. Tom Fota offered to provide Bridge
members with business cards. Dan Carlin remarked that the questionnaire
is not explicit enough for students unfamiliar with USPS terminology
or acronyms. Volunteers for an ad hoc committee for revision: Dave,
Katie, and membership committee members. Dan Carlin: stick to class
time limits. Katie: suggested piloting/charting be introduced earlier.
Karen Glaze: educationally, the structure of lecture, break, activities
seems most effective for students used to the college organizational
mentality. People are interested in socialization activities as well
as courses. Steve Bakalis: It is a challenge to get younger members
involved, but the family-approach has been successful. Mission Bay
would be a great target area. Tom Fota: Other web-sites encourage
family activities.
Secretary: No report.
Treasurer John Isaksen submitted a written report
which was circulated. He noted that total squadron assets are down
$468.57 from last year, although recent deposits will change that
figure.
OLD BUSINESS:
IT Chair Tom Fota reported on options for a new Power Point projector.
Of the three possible choices, Tom recommended a more current InFocus
LP540 projector which would cost $1,814 but which had more features
than the present model. Treasurer Isaksen announced that the education
fund was presently exhausted. Dave Baer offered to make a donation
and challenge the membership to match it. It was moved, seconded,
and approved: that the ExCom recommend to the membership the purchase
of the upgraded InFocus projector for use when class conflicts
require the use of two. Tom Fota will present the recommendation
at the March GMM.
NEW BUSINESS:
Next ExCom meeting 5 April 2004.
Dick Barck, VSC Chair, showed and explained his VSE Power Point presentation
to the committee. Kudos abounded as they did at the District’s
Spring Conference in Phoenix.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2142.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Goddard
Secretary
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