Safety
Harbor Boat Club
Meeting Minutes
October 7th, 2009
Officers
present: Dale Cuddeback, Commodore; Steve Doherty, Vice-Commodore; Frank Fitzhenry,
Treasurer; Barry Fox, Secretary Meeting
called to order by Commodore Dale Cuddeback @ 6:30 pm at the Safety Harbor Library
. Commodore's
Report: Labor Day Party - Thanks to everyone who helped put together a great
party, especially Von & Dick for providing the food and Ann who organized
the side dishes. November
Meeting Program: Ellen has arranged for a speaker from SSMR Rigging, Inc based
at Salt Creek Marina in St Petersburg. If anyone has specific boat rigging questions,
please pass them to the Secretary along with the year and make of your boat. These
will be provided to our guest speaker and will be answered at the November meeting. Vice
Commodore's Report: October Activities: Sat 10/10, Race at 10am; Wed 10/14,
10/21, & 10/28 Wed night race at 6 pm; Sat 10/17, Raft-up at Oldsmar Beach,
6:30 pm; Sat 10/24, Race at 10 am, Overnight trip to St Pete, return on Sunday
10/25; Sat 10/31, Cortez Nautical Flea Market, meet at marina @ 8:30 am and carpool
down to Cortez. Future
Activity Ideas: A discussion of possible future activities included: An SHBC
nautical flea market, Dinner Theater @ the Spa, Sail to Egmont Cay, Ferry to Egmont
Cay, Camping @ Fort Desoto Park, Day trip to Hula Bay for lunch, Bahama Breeze
trip, Anchor off Cypress Park-Tampa. Secretary's
Report: The Sept minutes were approved after the Secretary pointed out one
mistake. Treasurer's
Report: The treasury balance is $1904.15. Expenses for the Labor Day picnic
were $70.00 for food. Income from the picnic was $15.00 for guests and $17.00
from the 50/50 drawing. New
Business: 2010 Bikini Cup - Ellen reported that the 2010 Bikini Cup would
be held on Saturday, April 17th. Volunteers are needed to help produce the event.
Door prizes and donations are also needed. If you know of a business that would
like to donate or sponsor the event, get two (2) business cards from them and
contact Ellen. 2010
Officer Elections: By the Nov 4th meeting, a slate of officer candidates should
be ready. Currently the following members have volunteered to run: Commodore -
Dale Cuddeback, Vice-Commodore - Barry Fox, Treasurer - Frank Fitzhenry. We still
need a candidate for Secretary. Discussion followed that a Public Relations Director
was needed, someone to get the word out about SHBC goings on, races, etc. Christmas
Party Reminder: Saturday, Dec 12th, 5pm until...Sam Seltzers (Clearwater).
$20.00 per member paid in advance, $25 per member at the door, $32.00 for guests.
Bring your $$ to the November meeting for party reservations along with Toys For
Tots donations (new unwrapped toys or checks). Guests:
Welcome to Jane and Victor Corbett (McGregor 26 owners) and Dario Negrini
(Hobie 16 owner). Door
Prize: A sail trimming instructional DVD was won by Don Gaye. Next
Meeting: Wednesday, November 4th, at the Safety Harbor Library, 6:30 pm. With
no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. Respectfully
submitted, Barry
Fox, SHBC Secretary Note:
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