NE-TS Minutes April 2, 2005

Jim and Vanssa Williams house in Marlborough, CT

In attendance were:
Jim and Vanessa Williams
Ed Goodhue
Al & Karen Hill
Paul & Millie Seaberg
Chuck Healy
Roger Jones
Bill Bell

Ed Goodhue, Vice Commodore presided. Meeting called to order at 11:45 AM

Treasurers Report read by Ed Goodhue as Treasurer unable to attend.
Balance is $2614.10
43 old members and 15 new members paid dues as of this date.
Motion to accept Treasurers report by Bill Bell
Seconded by Al Hill

OLD BUSINESS:
Bill asked how members communicated with each other. Ed’s reply was E-mail. He reminded all of the many features within our web site.
Motion from Roger to express appreciation for the GREAT JOB with our web site that Rick Dieffenbach has done.
Seconded by Ed and unanimous by ALL.

Rendezvous information side note. Ed Goodhue, Don Huff, and Dennis Wall are planning on attending a Trailer Sailor Association rendezvous in the North Channel on Lake Huron a week or so after Champlain. Dennis is a new member of NE-TS and both Ed and Dennis are members of TS/A. Any one interested in joining them talk to Ed.

Burgees: Paul Seaberg informed group of the progress he has made with the Burgee project. He explained that a check of $600.00 was needed to begin the making of burgees. A payment of $1,000.00 due on completion. This makes the burgees $16.00 each.
A motion to give a check to Paul and proceed with the making of the burgees by Roger
Seconded by Bill.

Rendezvous’ for 2005 were discussed, with the following dates set:

  • Winnipesaukee, May 20 - 22.(Cruise captain: Chuck Healy)
  • Allen Harbor, June 10 - 12(Cruise captain: Roger Jones)
  • Lake Champlain, July 2 - 10 (Cruise captain:Gerold Noyes)
  • Boston Harbor, MA August 19-21 (Cruise captain:Mike Corcoran)
  • Penobscott Bay, ME August 20-27 (Cruise Captain:Frank Gibney)
  • Buzzards Bay (Tashmoo on Martha's Vineyard),-Sept 9-11 (Cruise captain; Ed Goodhue)
  • Casco Bay Frostbite Cruise - Columbus Day Weekend, October 8-10 (Cruise captain; Rick Dieffenbach)
  • Other Business:
    Discussion about launching in Conn. Jim and Roger at Pine Island (Avery Point). General discussions regarding Defender Sale and time.

    Motion to adjourn meeting at 12:15 PM by Jim
    Seconded by Roger.

    Respectfully submitted
    Karen Hill

    PS Special Thank You to our hosts for the meeting Jim and Vanessa Williams. They opened their beautiful home to us with a delicious buffet and unique place for the meeting.