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Meeting Minutes - August '06

Tuesday, August 8, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Curt Smith at chowders restaurant in Melbourne. An unusual turnout, we only had 11 members but we had 8 guests for a total of 19.

GUEST SPEAKER: Ted Turner, brother in law to Secretary Tom Wilson, joined us from Ohio and gave an impromptu presentation about his company that travels all over the world doing research about marine life, and consulting as an expert on setting up dolphin/ human interaction swim programs. He said that personal watercraft are one of the most important tools they use in this line of work. He said that he often reminds cynics that pwc's have a shallow draft which does minimal damage to sea life and sea grasses, they are lower in emissions and use less fuel than larger motorized boats, and because of their small size they are less likely to scare off fish and mammals that they are trying to get close to. We have another spokesman out their for us, and since he owns a seadoo boat I have convinced him to become a member of the AWA.

OLD BUSINESS: discussed scjr brochures and passed out to members to disperse to public

NEW BUSINESS: Curt spoke about dues status, discussed possible free memberships to be used as a tool by dealers to help sales and help our membership numbers at the same time

PRESIDENT REPORT:Curt spoke about some bizarre news stories about a person getting hit by a sturgeon on the Suwannee River, about a manatee sighted in new york and new jersey and a dolphin found wearing a large womans bikini bottom.

V.P. REPORT:

John W. discussed who will be attending the Jensen Beach run this saturday and gave some details.

TREASURER REPORT:

John Kerekes circulated the latest treasury report for all to inspect , we have aprox $1572 cash on hand and about $1300 in merchandise inventory. Reminded all we could surely use a merchandise chairman.

EVENT COORDINATOR:

Fran Miron was not present but had the pres speak of the status of the st. johns, a possible ride there on sunday august 20 so that the dealer guys could ride with us on their day off, and that camp armo is available for camping or riding this weekend courtesy of bell south and Paul Malloy.

WEBMASTER:

Chris could not be here so curt gave a written report on web hits/ visits, gave status of photos posted and thanked all who have sent in pictures

SECRETARY REPORT:

Tom Wilson ( myself ) was present and circulated a couple copies of the minutes from last month's meeting ,for approval. I also introduced my sisters family as guests and proudly announced that her son Tyler and his friend Travis earned their eagle scout badge this year ( which is quite a big deal that takes years of scouting, community service and many accomplishments to obtain ) and they will both be freshman and Fla Tech starting next week.

Member spotlight: New member Jay Olsen announced that we have another choice in watercraft repair, progressive enterprises in melbourne off of sarno road fixed his tigershark and frans tigershark is there now also. He said he was very pleased with their work.

50/50 drawing: the wilson luck continued, Josh wilson won $13.00 , a shirt, another shirt and then was banned from future drawings and asked to pick the next ticket as long as it wasn't his, it ended up being John W. for a new t shirt. Josh's cousin Kayle won a magazine and so did Tim Moberly.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm ( I paid attention this time ) and good fun was had by all.

Tom Wilson, secretary