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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, March 5, 2008 Nonna’s Tratatoria, Geneva, New York
In Attendance Chuck Gladle, Bill Wheeler, Pam Gratzer, Mike Yonker, Dana Gersbach, John Frey, Kaye Newcomb, Dick Newcomb, Fred Marks, Terry Holland, John Ford, Tom Steele and Joyce Gladle. Guests in attendance were Bonnie Ford and Rosemary Holland.
Unable to Attend Bernie Burns, Bill Olmsted, Ed Wightman, Bill Smith, Kevin Issing, Sally Lathrop, Jim Commisso, Brent Rauber,
Commodore Chuck Gladle called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Secretary’s Report A motion to accept the January and February minutes was made by Bill Wheeler and seconded by Fred Marks. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Pam Gratzer distributed a Treasurer’s Report for January and February. Pam reported that dues are starting to come in. Pam reported that the $200 check to FLBM dating back to the 2007 Fall Workshop has not yet been cashed. Commodore Chuck Gladle will call Ed Wightman and check on this. Pam also reported that Peter Swartout put a stop payment on his check in payment of 2007 advertising. John Frey will call Peter and see why that happened. John Ford will talk to Doug Vittum regarding reimbursement for expenses incurred on the Fall Trip set-up trip and get back to Pam. A motion was made by Fred Marks to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Dana Gersbach. Motion carried.
Vintage Wood Dick Newcomb reported that the electronic version of the latest Vintage Wood is out and the print version will be sent tomorrow. 87 newsletters are sent via e-mail and 69 are sent through the US mail. Dick reported that the current cost is approximately $90 and that he would like to put 2 color pages in the next issue for an additional cost of $50. Dick made a motion to run 2 color pages in the next Vintage Wood, Mike Yonker seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Kaye Newcomb stressed the need for our Board members to contribute articles for Vintage Wood. Commodore Chuck Gladle encouraged everyone to prepare at least one article.
Finger Lakes Boat Museum Dick Newcomb reported that FLBM display is now at Arnot Mall and that their workshops are coming up at the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport.
Antique Outboard Motor Club No Report.
Sail and Non-Power No Report.
Web Site Kaye Newcomb reported that there have been 500 hits on the web site and that the January and February minutes are now on the site. Kaye commented that information on the Joint Chapters Meeting on April 19 is available on the site. Dick Newcomb reported that he had been contacted by a woman who had viewed our web site and was interested in doing a fashion shoot for Tommy Hilfiger. Dick provided her with the appropriate information.
Women’s Winter Workshop Commodore Chuck Gladle proposed an article in Vintage Wood asking for suggestions of what would be of interest for the women to accomplish. Pam Gratzer suggested having a Ship’s Store planning meeting.
2008 Boat Show Dick Newcomb reported that Marti Issing had intended to have a mock-up poster available tonight but was unable to do so. Matri had requested to use Bill Wheeler’s Hutchinson as a model for the picture but the boat is not quite ready. John Ford reiterated that we need the posters by April and suggested that the 2009 poster mock-up be presented at the November 2008 meeting.
Dick brought up the fact that this is the 25th anniversary of the Regatta and asked us to consider recruiting some high-profile race boats such as Jeff Magnesun’s. John Ford confirmed that the Gold Cup race boats are very popular and offered to make his reservation at the Hammondsport Motel available to Jeff in return for complimentary placement of his centerfold ad in our program. Fred Marks commented that we need to push to get many race boats to attend. John Frey suggested that we feature the race boats but it was decided that since we have already scheduled the 1940s boats, that the race boats share the top billing with them. Kaye Newcomb suggested a committee to brainstorm this idea. Commodore Chuck Gladle suggested putting the invitation on the website and in the next issue of Vintage Wood as well as a personal search. John Ford agreed to put together a list of individuals to target and then he and Fred Marks will make the contacts. Chuck also said that he would bring this up at the Joint Chapters Meeting.
Co-Boat Show Chair Dick Newcomb commented that he has been noticing that income from our program ads has been down for the last couple of years. Upon further thought, he realized that our advertising fees have not been raised in many years. Dick Newcomb made a motion to raise the advertising rates by $10 each. The motion was seconded by John Frey. Motion carried.
Dick then commented that we need help this year with the program advertising sales. In the past it has been done by a handful of people and they need a break. At the April meeting Dick will distribute the letters and information needed to solicit ads.
Dick suggested doing the Friday Cruise aboard the Viking Spirit again this year. Fred Marks emphasized the need for a better PA system. Dick commented that John Viverberg is looking for one. Dick reported that the Curtiss Museum is all set for the Friday evening Welcome Party. John Frey reported that upon checking with Snug Harbor, the best deal they could offer is $41 per person. John said that Bill Olmsted will organize the Saturday evening dinner at the Glenwood Club again providing he gets 4-6 volunteers to work with him.
Joyce Gladle made a motion to have personalized bottles of champagne commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Regatta as our gift again this year. Kaye Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion carried. The necessary boat show permits are in place. Bill Wheeler made a motion to authorize $2,500 to be used for the Ship’s Store. Mike Yonker seconded the motion. Motion carried.
2008 Fall Trip John Ford reported that The Cove Inn is completely booked and the bed and breakfasts are now booking. He urged people to book their room now if they are interested as people from other Chapters will also be attending.
Fall Workshop Commodore Chuck Gladle reported that he has heard from several WCCB members that they would prefer to have their own workshop. John Ford agreed to host this year’s workshop providing he gets help with the programs and projects. John also suggested that Morley Smith do a program on lines and lofting.
Spring Joint Chapters’ Meeting John Ford reported that he needs a complete list of all new events planned.
Membership Dick reported that we currently have 159 members; 117 of them through ACBS, 34 local members, and 8 founding members.
Spring Cruise Joyce Gladle mentioned that Chuck had proposed asking Jeff Merkel to host the Spring Cruise he had organized last year which had to be cancelled. Board members were in agreement. Chuck will contact Jeff.
NEW BUSINESS John Ford raised the question as to whether or not WCCB should actively participate in the search for a permanent location for the Finger Lakes Boat Museum. After discussion, Board members agreed that we should not. Joyce Gladle made a motion to discontinue actively seeking a permanent location for Finger Lakes Boat Museum. Motion was seconded by Dana Gersbach and Dick Newcomb. Motion carried.
Kaye and Dick Newcomb announced that long-time member Art Parsons was recently married to Joann. Kaye passed a card of congratulations for all to sign.
Commodore Chuck Gladle suggested the formation of a WCCB Advertising and Promotion Committee and possibly one for Public Relations.
Next Meeting April 2, 2008, Belhurst Castle, Route 14, Geneva, New York.
Adjournment Bill Wheeler made a motion to adjourn the meeting 9:15 PM. Kaye Newcomb 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
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 Fall Workshop December 7 – WCCB Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
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