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Vice Commodore, Acting as Commodore, opened the meeting at 12.30 p.m. at Sailing Specialties in West Mystic, CT.

OFFICERS PRESENT

Ed Goodhue, Acting Commodore
Chuck Crosbie, Rear Commodore
John O'Connor, Secretary

OFFICERS ABSENT

Bill Brock, Commodore
Jeanne Brock, Treasurer
Barbara Garland, Cruise/Captain/Fleet/Race
Roger Garland Jib-on-Line Editor/Historian
Pam Foshay, At-Large
Jack Chadowitz, At-Large

ALSO PRESENT:

Bill and Siobhan Baines, Bob and Linda Chase, Paula Crosbie, Ted Goodhue, Roger Jones, Chuck Healey, Richard Roberge, Jerry Rudolph, Bruce Taylor, Jim Williams.

The Secretary presented the minutes for the March 16, 2002 and October 26, 2002 and also January 25, 2003 Meetings for approval.
MOTION 3.04 - Dick Roberge moved, seconded by Ted Goodhue, to approve the above stated minutes
. ALL IN FAVOR

The membership cards and bumper stickers have been printed and are scheduled to be mailed out to members in April/May time frame.

Acting Commodore Goodhue gave the Treasurer's Report. The report showed an estimated balance in the Treasury of $2,156.17 as of March 28, 2003. This is an estimated figure because the latest statement had not been received from the bank.
44 members have presently paid their dues.
MOTION 3.05 - Chuck Crosbie moved, seconded by Bruce Taylor, to accept the Treasurer's Report.
ALL IN FAVOR

Member Ted Goodhue did an audit of the Treasury at the February Meeting at the Saving Hill Yacht Club in Quincy. The audit included all transactions through January 2003. All records were in order.

1. Lake Winnipesaukee Rendez-Vous

A discussion took place about the proposed Lake Winnipesaukee Rendez-Vous. Although some members would rather have the rendez-vous at another location than Fay's Boatyard for a change, no one was able to come up with another suitable site. The charge per night is $25.00, which Fay donates to an ice skating arena.

2. Northern New England Chapter

A discussion took place regarding an e-mail sent by Commodore Brock to the membership concerning the establishment of a northern chapter of M.O.A.N.E. and possibly considering a central and southern chapter. This issue was brought about by a request to the Commodore from a member who lives in Northern Maine This idea had been brought up by some members at a meeting some years ago and was voted down at that time. After some discussion about the pros and cons, the Acting Commodore called for a show of hands in favor of the plan and no one was in favor.

3. April Meeting

A discussion took place about a date for the April meeting in Nashua, NH but because Easter is falling late this year, no date could be agreed upon. A show of hands was against having a meeting so the Acting Commodore decided to refer the matter to the Commodore.

4. Finger Lakes Rendez-Vous

Bill Baines gave a report on a proposed rendez-vous at the Finger Lakes in New York. He reported that he had researched the possibility and concluded that it was not feasible. For one thing, the lake is very deep and anchorages would be a problem as there is a lack of coves that one could enter. Anchoring would have to be close to shore and the shoreline is very populated; chances are that some of the property owners would be complaining about boats anchored in their "front yard".

5. Informational

Our host, Sailing Specialties, is proposing to have a rendez-vous for trailable Hunter boats at their location. This possibly could include other trailable boats as well.

MOTION 3.06 - Dick Roberge moved, seconded by Roger Jones to adjourn the meeting.

ALL IN FAVOR

Acting Commodore Ed Goodhue adjourned the meeting at 1.10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

John J. O'Connor

SECRETARY'S COMMENTS There were 15 members in attendance representing 12 boats. A breakdown of boat ownership is as follows:
M26X - 3
M26C - 5
Hunter 26.5 - 2
San Juan 26 - 1
M25 - 1

There were members in attendance from NH, MA, RI, CT, and NY.