December 6, 2008

The Forshay Residence

Bedford, NH

Attendees –

Karen & Al Hill, “Karamel”

Loyd Dussault, “Serenity”

Barbara Garland, “Whale”

Jack Chadowitz, “Zemer Hayam” & “Dror”

Michael Baker, Adverse Camber

Nancy & Harry Sechman, “At Ease”

Bruce & Pam Forshay, “Charis”

Ken Levitt & Judy Gould, “Try Oomph”, F27

Ed Goodhue, “Dolphin”

Paul Seeberg, “Mildred Rose”

Dan & Linda Lacy, “Spice”

Bill Paxton

Gerald Noyes, “Three Breezy Flees”

Bill & Jeannie Brock, “Zusammen”

Tony DiStefano, “The Beep”

Lynn & Richard Clough, “Sea Luff”

Siobhan & Bill Baines, “Mental Floss”

Bob & Carol Ahlers, “Time Enough”

Bob & Judy Chase, “Moon Breaker”

Donald Huff, “Off the List”

Ron Pinkham

Cindy Medeiros

Meeting called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Commodore Jack Chadowitz – Jack welcomed everyone. Introductions all around. He also thanked the outgoing board for their service. Jack reviewed the past year.

Minutes from November 1, 2008 – Barbara Garland made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes, seconded by Harry Sechman and passed by acclamation. They appear on the NETS Website.

Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Tony DiStefano reported that as of December 6, 2008 we have a bank balance of $2350.07 and no outstanding bills.

We have 118 members. Barbara Garland accepted the report; it was seconded by Harry Sechman and passed by acclamation.

Webmaster – Paul Seeberg reminded everyone about the “For Sale” section on the Website. In addition, we still have club flyers and business cards available. Paul will let us know if he hears from the boat show regarding a promo table for NETS.

Old Business –

Lake Champlain – Much discussion took place regarding our yearly Lake Champlain rendezvous. As addressed at the last NETS meeting, there is an extended parking issue at the Mallets Bay parking lot. The Colchester police are regulating the lot. The 4^th of July is Mallets Bay #1 weekend. In addition this year is the 400^th anniversary of Lake Champlain Bob Chase suggested using the ramp at Kilkare State Park in St. Albans. Bill Baines mentioned the Willsboro ramp.

There was also a discussion as to whether we should change the week that we have the rendezvous. Jack Chadowitz thought we should schedule the rendezvous so the 4^th is in the middle of our 7-10 days due to traffic and that we should not change the week because that’s when people schedule their vacation. It was then decided that a committee of four; Bill Baines, Bill Brock, Bob Chase and Gerald Noyes would gather and consider all facts in order for the group to make a decision. Paul Seeberg will put the discussion on the Web forum.

2009 Slate of Officers – Commodore Jack announced the nominated slate of officers and asked if there were any more nominations or if there was anyone interested in a position. There were no additional nominations. Tony DiStefano made a motion that the Secretary vote in all the 2009 officers. It was seconded by Bill Baines and passed by acclamation. The 2009 officers are:

Commodore – Jack Chadowitz

Vice Commodore – Allen Hill

Rear Commodore – Harry Sechman

Secretary – Nancy Sechman

Treasurer – Tony DiStefano

Cruise Director – Karen Hill

Webmaster – Paul Seeberg

Members-at-Large – Dan Dobbins, Dan Lacy, Ken Levitt, Barbara Garland

New Business –

Pay Pal – Tony made a motion that we include Pay Pal as a method for paying membership dues. It would cost an additional $1.00 if one chooses this method.

Burgees – It was decided that burgees would be handed out at rendezvous’ instead of being mailed to new members

Adjourn –

Tony DiStefano made a motion at 5:03 P.M. to adjourn the meeting; it was seconded by Ed Goodhue and it passed by acclamation.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy A. Sechman, Secretary