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WINE COUNTRY CLASSIC BOATS, Inc. Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. 5347 County Road 11 Rushville, New York 14544
WINE COUNTRY CLASSIC BOATS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Schooner’s Restaurant, Canandaigua, New York
In Attendance Chuck Gladle, Bernie Burns, Bill Olmsted, John Frey, Ed Wightman, Dick Newcomb, Kaye Newcomb, Pam Gratzer, Bill Wheeler, Bill Smith, Kevin Issing, Terry Holland, Mike Yonker, Dana Gersbach, Doug Vittum, Betsy Wells and Joyce Gladle. Guests: Nancy Wightman, Marti Issing and Rosemary Holland.
Unable to Attend Sally Lathrop, Jim Commisso, Fred Marks, Brent Rauber,
Commodore Chuck Gladle called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Commodore Chuck Gladle started his first meeting by welcoming everyone to a new year of boating experiences and asked all Board members to bring new thoughts and ideas forward to help increase the benefit of the club to its members.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Secretary’s Report Bernie Burns commented that we needed minutes from the December Holiday Party. Joyce Gladle reported that she had started them but having not been present needed additional information. Bernie will provide that.
A motion to accept the November minutes was made by Chuck Gladle and seconded by Kevin Issing. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Pam Gratzer distributed a report showing a balance of $4,858.26 as of December 31, 2007. A motion was made by Bill Wheeler and seconded by Bill Olmsted to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
Vintage Wood Kaye and Dick Newcomb reported that the November/ December 2007 Vintage Wood is not yet complete and articles are needed.
Finger Lakes Boat Museum Ed Wightman reported that the FLBM will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Keuka College. Presentations will be made on 2007 activities and 2008 proposed events. Ed also mentioned that the Museum is in need of workers to help with the restoration of the boat Lightening No. 167.
Antique Outboard Motor Club Commodore Chuck Gladle reported that AOMCI will have a Swap Meet at Pugsley’s on January 12 and another at Laing’s Marine in Niagara Falls on February 9. AOMCI will also have a large booth display at the Buffalo Boat Show at Summit Mall January 16 through 20.
2008 Boat Show No report.
Web Site Kaye Newcomb requested information from all Board members to be posted on the site. Commodore Chuck Gladle asked Kaye to write an article for Vintage Wood and also to be posted on the site, asking that information for the site be sent to her.
Women’s Winter Workshop A discussion led to some interest in this event. Pam Gratzer and Joyce Gladle will look further into what might be done.
Spring Joint Chapters’ Meeting Commodore Chuck Gladle reported that John Ford will again be the WCCB representative.
2008 Fall Trip Doug Vittum reported that 2 weeks before Christmas, he and Barb and Bonnie and John Ford drove up to Canada to make the preliminary arrangements for the trip. Our headquarters will be The Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario. The Inn was built in 1875 and has been open to the public since 1930. The Inn is located right in the village of Westport, has nice rooms (approximately $100-$140 per night), has a good launch site, good docking on the property, plenty of shopping available should we have a rainy day and has a nice porch and lawn for our Friday night party. The Cove Country Inn will accommodate 30-35 people. Doug and John blocked the rooms. Also nearby are 4 Bed and Breakfasts for any overflow attendees we may have. The Inn is approximately 35 minutes north of the Thousand Island Bridge. The nearest large town is Portland, Ontario. Reservations can be made as soon as the information is out.
A tentative schedule is as follows: Thursday, trip to Perth, Ontario via Big Rideau Lake and the Tay Canal, with a lunch stop and shopping time; Friday, trip down by Chaffey’s Lock with lunch at the 80 year old Opinicon Resort; Saturday, trip on Big Rideau Lake. There are a couple of very interesting boat shops to visit in the area. Fall Workshop Commodore Chuck Gladle asked all Board members to give some thought as to how we can make this event bigger and better attended by WCCB members. Discussion ensued with Bernie Burns suggesting that we try to appeal to all 3 Clubs and commenting that when WCCB held the event by itself, there were hands-on demonstrations and donations were made by sponsors. Pam Gratzer suggested that we might be trying to meet too many needs. Pam also commented that 3M used to donate many items. Bill Smith suggested that we advertise the items to be auctioned ahead of the event. Ed Wightman agreed to discuss this with FLBM and get their suggestions. Joyce Gladle commented that after the $200 fee to the Cayuga State Park and the possible reserve on the FLBM boat, the profit was negligible. Bernie Burns agreed to talk with Mike O’Brien and get a final decision on the FLBM reserve so that the final accounting can take place.
NEW BUSINESS
Commodore Chuck Gladle reported that Captain Gray Hoffman has passed away. Kaye Newcomb reported that she had sent a card to Gray’s family from WCCB. Chuck represented WCCB at Gray’s calling hours. He picked up a donation card for Ontario-Yates County Hospice and suggested that we donate $50 in Gray’s name. The motion to donate $50 to Ontario-Yates County Hospice in the name of Captain Gray Hoffman was made by Bill Smith and seconded by John Frey. The motion was carried.
Bernie Burns made the comment that Rosemary and Terry Holland did a great job with the food at the Fall Workshop. Betsy Wells commented that Rosemary had prepared several of the salads herself. Rosemary and Terry agreed to be the WCCB contacts for next year’s Workshop and also to do the lunch. Bill Smith agreed to be the FLBM liaison.
Joyce Gladle questioned exactly who should receive copies of the Board Meeting minutes. Discussion ensued—John Frey questioned the possibility of sending them to all members; Chuck Gladle suggested putting them in Vintage Wood and on the web site; Bernie Burns suggested putting them on the web site only. A decision was made to post them on the web site and send them to the Board members via e-mail.
Next Meeting February 6, 2008, at the Phelps Hotel, Route 96, Phelps, New York.
Adjournment Bill Olmsted made a motion to adjourn the meeting 8:50 PM. Bill Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce A. Gladle Recording Secretary
WINE COUNTRY CLASSIC BOATS
LONG TERM RESOLUTIONS
Fall Trip – Art Parsons made a motion to make the Fall Trip a club function, Mike Yonker seconded, unanimously approved. (October 7, 1998)
WCCB Logo – Bob Mahar made a motion that when major sponsorship is WCCB, that WCCB be primary highlighted club with ACBS mentioned, Bill Smith seconded, unanimously approved. (May 5, 1999)
Membership Mailings – Membership mailings are to go out in envelopes, lst class, Dick Newcomb moved, Bill Smith seconded, unanimously approved. (November 3, 1999)
Finger Lakes Boat Museum – Motion made by Duncan Remington to offer reciprocal membership to Finger Lakes Boat Museum. Seconded and passed. WCCB will also be member of FLBM under this agreement. (February 9, 2000)
Boat Show Regatta – Dan Sutherland made a motion that anyone under 18 must meet all NYS boating safety requirements, the parent and child must sign the race waiver and the parent must be on the race course with the driver. (July 11, 2001)
Show Entry Fee For Outboard Motors –Dick Newcomb made a motion that the entry fee for outboard motors at our show should be $10.00 for all motors entered by a single registrant. (February 1, 2006)
Late Year Memberships A motion was made by Bill Wheeler that dues paid at our annual show or later, cover the balance of the current year and the entire next year. Kaye Newcomb seconded the motion. Carried. (March 7, 2007)
Fall Trip Insurance Fred Marks confirmed that ACBS insurance covers our members on our Fall Trips. (March 7, 2007)
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce Gladle, Recording Secretary
PLAN AHEAD FOR 2008
February 9 – AOMCI Swap Meet, Laing’s Marine, Niagara Falls
February 9 – Niagara Frontier, Winter Workshop
February 16 -- WCCB WWW (Women’s Winter Workshop)
April 4 -- FLBM exhibit at Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, thru May 31 featuring Skaneateles Boats
April 19 -- Joint Chapters’ Meeting, Ramada Inn, Geneva, NY
April 26 -- Niagara Frontier Spring Workshop
May 7 -- WCCB Open Membership Meeting
June 14 -- WCCB Spring Cruise
July 18, 19 and 20 – WCCB Annual Boat Show, Hammondsport, New York
July 25--27 – Finger Lakes Chapter Boat Show, Skaneateles, New York
August 1—3 -- Clayton Boat Show, Clayton, New York
August 9—10 -- FLBM Boat Show
August 14-17 -- Clayton Race Boat Show, Clayton, New York
September 5—7 -- Niagara Frontier Boat Show, Niagara Falls, New York September 11, 12, 13 and 14 -- WCCB Annual Fall Cruise October 18 -- Niagara Chapter Fall Workshop November 1 -- Annual WCCB/FLBM/AOMCI Fall Workshop and Auction December 7 – WCCB Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
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