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Home » MINUTES - AGM 18/7/10

MINUTES - AGM 18/7/10

The AGM commenced at 1000 on Sunday 18/7/10 at the BBSC Clubhouse

 

 

Present: Andrew Bain, Lynn Bain, Peter Withington, Michael Reisima, John Boyes, Tim Davis, Lachlan Brown, Rob Currall, James Gardiner, Richard Dunne, Jim Levy, Michael O’Brien, Peter Smith, Tony Sutton, Ray Bull, Jan Bull, Peter Walsh.

 

Apologies: Anne McAsh, Ron Spelman, Robin Davey, Celia Davey, Judy Boyes, Pam Levy, Peter and Lynn Connell, Terry Paton.

 

Correspondence: Nil of note

 

The minutes of the previous BBSC AGM 12/7/09 were circulated. Moved Richard Dunne, Seconded Lyn Bain that the minutes be accepted. Carried.

 

Commodore’s Report: Andrew Bain reported that 2009/10 had been a good year. In particular there had been an increase in the fleet sailing at Coila Lake and in the River Series. The keelboat sailing had been very competitive and well run . There were numerous people involved in making the year a success. Indeed around 25% of the club membership made substantial voluntary contributions of time and skills.  

 

We had a forward looking sailing forum. There was some concern at the number of events in the keelboat racing program and the pressure to sail in all of them to achieve a season result. The 2010/2011 keelboat program incorporates a small reduction in the number of events and a greater focus on a fortnightly scheduling of races. There will also be more drops for the club championship series. Mike Reynolds has set about organising an informal cruising group.  A business plan was formulated.

 

 Great progress was made towards the establishment of a trailerable boat park adjacent the BBSC clubhouse. Eurobodalla Council has been responsible for delays in this project by insisting  (at a late stage) on a land survey, now completed, and a line drawing of the project. The latter will be ready within the next few days. The NSW Government grant paying for the project stipulates the money must be spent by 30/9/10.

 

 It was proposed to set up a Sailing Committee and an Infrastucture Commitee to take care of week to week race management and maintenance issues respectively.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Jim Levy presented the treasurer’s report. This showed a Total Income of $33, 433 and a Total Expenses of $20, 753 for 2009/2010 resulting in an Operating Profit of $12, 680. The club has $62, 275 in current assets. Jim Levy acknowledged the help of Michael O’Brien in preparing his report. James Gardiner asked whether the Tuross Rescue Squad had been paid the balance of the $500 promised for the 2009/10 season. Jim Levy said he would check on this and arrange payment if it had not been done so already. Moved Jim Levy, Seconded Andrew Bain that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Carried.

 

Off the Beach Report: James Gardiner reported that 24 races had been held at Coila Lake during the 2009/2010 season. 27 races are programmed for the 2010/2011 season, including some longer races. The Coila Lake hall has been severely damaged by white ants and is currently unusable. The incoming committee will need to decide on the feasibility of running the Coila Regatta on October 30th and 31st. Tuross Rescue Squad has been vital in conducting race management and enabling beginners to participate. Off the beach racing has been scheduled at Corrigans Beach in December to concur with the Christmas Party and reacquaint the OTB and keelboat sailors.

 

Membership Secretary’s Report: Andrew Bain reported on behalf of Anne McAsh that membership numbers are stable. The procedure for membership processing will be improved for the coming season.

 

Club Person of the Year: The club person of the year award was presented to Ray Bull for his services to the club, in particular in conducting the River Series.

 

Life Membership: Moved Andrew Bain, Seconded Richard Dunne and Peter Smith that Peter Walsh be granted Life Membership of BBSC. Carried with acclamation.

 

Election of Office Bearers: At this stage Andrew Bain stepped aside to allow John Boyes to conduct the election of office bearers for the 2009/2010 season. The following officer bearers were elected unopposed; Commodore-Andrew Bain, Vice Commodore (including publicity officer)-Michael Reisima, Rear Commodore (including measurer)- Tony Sutton, Captain Keelboats (and safety auditor)-Peter Smith, Captain OTB- James Gardiner, Treasurer- Jim Levy, Handicapper- Michael O’Brien, Membership Secretary- Anne McAsh, Social Secretary- Richard Dunne, Secretary- Lachlan Brown.

 

General Business.

 

Adoption of AMS: Moved Michael O’Brien, Seconded Jim Levy that the BBSC adopts AMS in place of IRC as its rating measurement system for the 2010/2011 season onwards, and that all keelboats entered in club racing series be required to have a valid AMS certificate by the third race of the 2010/2011 season. Carried. Tony Sutton and Peter Walsh (possibly assisted by Dave McGill) will organise at least two club measurement days prior to the start of the season.

 

Safety Auditor: Peter Smith suggested that keelboat skippers be obliged to log on to the Coastal Patrol whenever they are competing in events which require a bar crossing, and that keelboat skippers be encouraged to join the Coastal Patrol radio club.

 

Peter and Lynn Connell: A special vote of thanks was passed to recognise the tremendous service which Peter and Lynn Connell provide in running club racing.

 

Club Boat: Jim Levy suggested that the time had come to replace “Cape Fear” with a more seaworthy committee vessel. Also the committee vessel should have a toilet!  Moved Jim Levy, Seconded Michael Reisima that the incoming committee review club boat requirements.

 

 

The meeting concluded at 1230. The next committee meeting is scheduled for Monday August 2nd at 6pm at the Mariners’ Lodge.

 

 

Lachlan Brown