Minutes of Spring General Meeting

Pine River Boat Club

May 21/06

At the Lurgan Beach Clubhouse of the Pine River Boat Club

Attendance 33 members

1) Call to order: 10:32 am

2) Commodore’s Remarks: 

The Commodore welcomed the members. He spoke about the purpose of the club with an emphasis on the issue of social interaction. He read a short comment from GAM . He referred to the current high water in the river and spoke to the need to tie up boats at the dock properly. He then introduced the Board.

3) Minutes of the Previous Meeting & Directors

The minutes of the previous meeting  were read. The most recent Board Meetings minutes were read for information.  

G06-001 BIRT the minutes of the  September 4, 2005 General meeting be approved

moved  Gordon Cale           seconded John Schaman              Carried

The Secretary asked members present to sign the attendance sheet.

The Secretary indicated his regret at how late the newsletter was distributed and will try to move up deadlines next year. Members who require a key should see the treasurer for a key. Thirty four information sheets were returned with corrections from the newsletter. Members were asked to keep the secretary informed of changes. 

4) Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurer read a report of expenditures and receipts so far this year.

G06-002 BIRT the Treasurer’s report be approved.

Moved  Liliane Nolan                      Seconded Peter Palubiski             Carried

Notice of Motion re fees

Members were informed of the notice of motion to raise the fees by fifty dollars at the Fall General Meeting.

5) Officer’s Reports

G06-003 BIRT the reports of flag officers be accepted at the call of the chair.

Moved Gord Cale                 Seconded  Richard Heath             Carried

a) Vice Commodore : Progress

b) Rear Commodore

                        The Rear Commodore expressed his thanks to Renzo Marcone and Peter Palubiski for their help with the river.

                        The new parking lot is finished and members are asked to avoid parking on the grass or backing into trees.

                        A maintenance dredge was considered in the Spring at a cost of approximately 10-12,000. Given the limited impact the Board decided to not dredge.  A 33 ft Scarab recently entered and left the river without incident. There appears to be an average of four and a half feet in the channel.

                        Thanks to C Lowry for helping remove trees in the Spring

                        Markers are in the river and more may be added.

                        Advice was given on the need to tie off the stern to a land line.

                        Signage is being improved as a second quote is sought.       

                        The members were reminded that boats already in the channel entering,  should be given right of way to complete the entrance as boats in the river should be able to see and hold their position.

                        The Fairway buoy will be put in as soon as we have a calm day.  

c) Fleet Captain

                        The Fleet Captain reminded the members of the party dates. He requested members sign up to help. The members were reminded that the only refreshments provided by the club at parties was pop.

d) Harbour Masters

                        The list of North Side dock assignments will be posted soon in the club house. There are 3 or 4 spots available on the North Side.  When putting your dock in pay attention to other docks as well as the shore line to ensure we don’t have narrowed openings between docks. Please respect the property owners along the river with your behaviour.

6) Action Items

There were no action items identified.

7) New Business

The need for and availability of the PCOC were mentioned.

8) Adjournment

G06-004 BIRT the meeting adjourn

Moved Richard Heath                     Seconded Ross Barnwell  Carried

The meeting adjourned at 11:29 am