Spring Meeting Minutes

Here are minutes from the February '08 Paddlers meeting. Note that Cruises will be posted later.


ELKHORN PADDLER’S CRUISE MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2008
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

The Business meeting called to order at 3:27 p.m. by Chair-Larry Crouch

Members present for business meeting: Mary Carol Cooper, Chick Hicks, Virgil Johnson, Donna DePenning, Larry & Karen Crouch, Dave & Amy Stawicki

Minutes:
- Amy read the November 2007 minutes aloud.
- Chick made the motion to accept the November 2007 minutes, Virgil seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:
- Virgil gave Treasurer’s report.
- Virgil made note that he will pay both the 2007 & 2008 donations to:
• ACA
• Ky Waterways
- Larry C. made motion to accept the Treasurer’s report, Dave seconded. Passed.

Fundraising:
- will revive as circumstances dictate

Membership:
- as of today, 24 memberships paid for 2008
- Are we going to advertise through Sierra Club publications?
- MCC motioned, Chick seconded, to publish 3 months (April – June) of ads in the Cumberland, Donna will take responsibility for contacting the Cumberland’s editorial staff
- Larry C. made the motion, Karen seconded, passed
- “Spring Special” to continue for the third year through local dealers (potential shops: Canoe KY, J&H, and Phillip Galls, Dick’s) {buy a boat (April-June) get a free membership.}
- Virgil motioned, Dave seconded, motion passed.
- We need to order a new batch of Paddle Calls
- Dave created a ‘new’ edition
Print an order of 500 on aquamarine paper
- We need to create posters for the businesses where we leave Paddle Calls
Print 20 posters 8x 10, laminated

New Business
- Chick proposed approaching KNOW (KY Network of Outdoor Women) to see if they would add the EPC website to their link page.
- Chick will ask Kay Bechel and/or Nancy Moore for more information.
- Bill brought forth information regarding American Whitewater Association’s proposed change from the Elkhorn Acres management to Bluegrass Wildwater Association
- AWA needs to be notified of our stance since we have 2 votes due to being original donors

Newsletters
what to include?, who do mail to?, paid vs. not paid?
1. notice of dues
2. cruises
3. instructions on hold to join yahoo groups
4. membership & waiver
5. insert with only PAID members data
6. benefits

Virgil motion to adjourn, Karen seconded. Business meeting ended at 4:16 pm

General Meeting called to order at 4:26 by Chair-Larry Crouch.

Additional members in attendance for general meeting: Terese & Bill Pierskalla, Bonnie Jacobs, Larry & Barbara Ridenhour, Larry Grannis, Frances Stokes, Dennis Fister, Hannah Helm, Keith Amburgey, Miriam Cabers, John Stroube, Nancy Moore

Review of Business Meeting Notes
- see above

Old Business
- Karen made the motion, Bonnie seconded, passed to continue paying for group access to the Forks put-in. Launching fees to Mr. Southerland for creek access at The Forks
- Mary Carol reported that our Annual meeting will be Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ Shakertown


New Business:
- information regarding the change of Elkhorn Acres management Discussion of the notification of our stance since we have 2 votes since we are original donors
- Motion made for Larry C. to get contact information from Bill to notify AWA and express our support for the management to remain with the local Elkhorn Acres management group.
- Dave made the motion, Hanna seconded, Passed.

Election of officers:
- Officers Slate for 2008:
Larry Crouch, Chair
Chick Hicks, Vice Chair
Amy Stawicki, Secretary
Donna DePenning, Treasurer-Membership
Karen Crouch, Newsletter
Dave Stawicki, Safety and Website
Nancy Moore, Cruise Director
Judy Flavell, Special Projects Coordinator
- Mary Carol, motion to accept slate, Bonnie seconded, Passed.

General Meeting dismissed at 4:58 pm in order to begin cruise planning session lead by Chick Hicks & Nancy Moore.