M.O.A.N.E. MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 2001

Commodore Hal Streeter opened the meeting at 11:58 a.m. at
the Nashua Country Club, Nashua, NH.

Officers Present				Officers Absent

Hal Streeter, Commodore			Bill Brock, Vice-Commodore
Barbara Garland, Cruise Captain/	Jeanne Brock, Treasurer
Fleet/Race				Chuck Crosbie, At-Large
Roger Garland, Jib-on-line Editor,
Historian
Bruce Foshay, Rear Commodore
Pam Foshay, At-Large

Also Present:

Ed Goodhue, Karl Ackerman, Kevin Sherman, Terry O'Connor, Donald Huff,
David Jenkins (attending as a guest).

I.					MINUTES


The Secretary read the minutes of the April 21, 2001 meeting that was held
at the Nashua Country Club.

MOTION 12

The Commodore called for a motion to approve the minutes as presented and it
was so moved by Pam Foshay, seconded by Barbara Garland.

ALL IN FAVOR

II.	TREASURER'S REPORT - HAL STREETER


In the absence of the Treasurer, Jeanne Brock, the Commodore gave
the Treasurer's Report.

Following is a summary from the last meeting on April 21, 2001 to
October 28, 2001:

Beginning Balance May 1, 2001 - $1,411.67
Income (Dues)                 - $  155.00
TOTAL:-                       - $1,566.67

Expenses:
Service Charges                $    24.75
12 burgees + shipping-Interest  $  309.50

TOTAL:-			        $  334.25

Balance on October 28, 2001:-   $1,232.42

MOTION 13

The Commodore called for a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report
and it was so moved by Roger Garland and seconded by Bruce Foshay.

ALL IN FAVOR

At this time in the meeting, a recess was taken to eat lunch and
socialize a bit.

III.              PRESENTATION BY ED GOODHUE

The meeting resumed at approximately l:00 p.m. with a very informative
and interesting presentation by Ed Goodhue on the numerous modifications
and improvements he has made to his M26X.  He has some great ideas and
one of the best-equipped boats around.

He reported that he is not planning to trailer to Florida this winter
 until March 2002.

He plans to sail from Florida to the Bahamas and spend some time
cruising in the islands.

IV.                  MEETINGS FOR 2002

A.   LAND BASED:

A discussion took place regarding meetings for the coming year.
The following was proposed:

	January 5, 2002 - Directors' Meeting - Nashua C.C.
	January 12, 2002 - Members' Meeting - Nashua C.C.
	February date and place not set. Hopefully the Savin Hill Yacht Club
        (This meeting will coincide with the Boston Boat Show).
	Tentatively set for March 30, 2002 - Members' Meeting - Mystic, CT
	April 20, 2001 - Members' Meeting - Nashua C.C.

B.   SHORE BASED:

A revue of the 2001 Rendez-vous took place and the consensus was to hold
to the same sites for the year 2002.


MOTION 14

Kevin Sherman moved, seconded by Karl Ackerman, to approve the proposed
schedule for 2002.

ALL IN FAVOR

V.  OLD BUSINESS

A.                                     moane.com

Adding a news section to moane.com in the "Members Only Section" using
pictures with captions.

B.                       Speakers for the 2002 Meetings

Bringing speakers for the meetings - topics could include:  insurance,
sales, Boat U.S. equipment, and bring back Richard Jones, Pam Foshay's
father, to give a presentation on lighthouses.
Pam said her father was available and willing to come back.

C.                                November Meeting

It was proposed to have the November meeting moved to December 1, 2001
and combine it with the December meeting/Christmas party to be held at
the Foshays.

MOTION 15

Kevin Sherman moved, seconded by Karl Ackerman, to approve all of the
proposals.

ALL IN FAVOR

MOTION 16

ADJOURNMENT

Karl Ackerman moved, seconded by Roger Garland, to adjourn the meeting.

ALL IN FAVOR

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

COMMENTARY

New Boat:  Kevin Sherman reported that he had purchased another boat and
showed some photos of it.

Ibis (the name of the boat) is a wooden 32-foot Sharpie.

Barbara and Roger Garland brought in a door prize (a jibe control system
called boom stay) which was won by Hal Streeter but he requested that
another drawing take place as he does not own a boat at this time.  Terry
O'Connor's name was drawn the second time.

VIDEO

After the meeting a video "Macgregor Amateur Speedy Rigger Sailing" made
by Jeff Stagg, was shown on how to launch an M26X in 12 minutes.

Respectfully submitted:

John J. O'Connor, Secretary