Here are the minutes from the February members' meeting. The cruise schedule appears separately.
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ELKHORN PADDLER’S CRUISE MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
The Business meeting called to order at 3:20 p.m. by Safety Chair-Dave Stawicki
Members present for business meeting: Mary Carol Cooper, Virgil Johnson, Donna DePenning, Dave & Amy Stawicki, Mary Platt & Mark Clements, Nancy Moore, Larry & Barbara Ridenour, Bonnie Jacobs
* Minutes:
* postponed reading until general meeting following
* Treasurer’s Report:
* Donna gave Treasurer’s report.
* Donna reported that she is using the checking account she set up in her name only. However, she is going to meet with Virgil to have her name added to the old account he used and then close the new one.
* postpone acceptance until general meeting
* Membership:
* as of today, 25 members paid for 2009
* Donna requested a notice be sent via email to those who have not sent in current dues. Dave volunteered to send it after Donna provides him with an updated list
* “Spring Special” to continue for the fourth year at Canoe KY---buy a boat, get a free membership for the rest of the calendar year. Virgil will email letter to Nancy who will deliver ‘packets’ to Allison.
* Old 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
* Virgil attending meeting yesterday at the paddling film festival where there was more discussion about proper administration to the property. No final plans yet…ongoing issues.
Business meeting ended at 4:02 pm
General Meeting called to order at 4:16 by Safety Chair-Dave Stawicki.
* Review of Business Meeting Notes
* November 2009 minutes read for acceptance. Nancy motioned, Mary Platt seconded. passed
* Treasurer’s report read for acceptance. Mary Platt motioned. MCC seconded. passed
* Call to continue paying for group access to the Forks put-in. Launching fees to Mr. Southerland for creek access at The Forks- pay $200… Nancy made the motion, Mark seconded, passed
* 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
* Virgil attending meeting yesterday at the paddling film festival…more discussion about proper administration to the property, no final plans yet.
* MCC reported that our Annual meeting will be Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ Shakertown
* New Members Recruitment
* There was a discussion of the past attempts to advertise our club that have not panned out. Rather than try that approach again, it was suggested that we provide a program on our club at the May general meeting of the Sierra Club Bluegrass Group. MCC will set it on through Sierra Club and Dave offered to provide the slide show from members’ photographs.
* Election of officers:
--- Officers Slate for 2009:
* 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
--- MCC motioned to accept slate, Mary Platt seconded, Passed.
* General Meeting dismissed at 4:38 pm in order to begin cruise planning session lead by Nancy Moore.
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