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Meeting Minutes — July 2004

Tuesday, July 13, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President, Rick Charshafian. There were 23 members present. Rick welcomed the new members and guests; Chris & Kathleen, Stacy & Mike, Rich Lake and Linc Price.

OLD BUSINESS:
Rick announced that there were approximately 50 members and guests in attendance at the Club picnic. The weather was great and the food was enjoyed by all. Rick extended thanks and club appreciation to the vendors; Culligan for the donation of water; Yamaha for the donation of $1000.00; and Champions Honda for bringing out two demos--Kawasaki F1500 and a 2-seat Honda. Polaris donated items for the raffle. Thanks were also extended to Lou Lemire for donating back to the club the $75 he won at the picnic. Thanks and appreciation to the cooks John Wilansky, Rick Charshafian, and Ginny Conley. The club still has rally shirts with SCJR logo available for purchase.

PRESIDENT REPORT:

• Regarding the Savannah Rally, Rick has been in contact with Palmetto Watercraft Association of South Carolina; planning to attend the Savannah Rally. The new magazine RIDE will have a camera crew in Savannah to photograph the two clubs as they arrive hopefully at the same time. Rick announced that AWA has the new magazine RIDE and is no longer part of IJSBA.
• Rick requested volunteers for Ride Coordinator for the August Indian River run (8/7/2004).
• Club appreciation was extended to Peter for his hard work and effort restoring the club newsletter.
• Farieda announced that since Yamaha has made a donation, they need their banner to be placed on our web site. Sherri said she would post the banner as soon as it is sent to her.
• Rick requested volunteers for the following assignments:
  • Club Contact for welcome rides
  • Club Contact for Information and New Member Orientation
    (accepted by Gail Moroney, bchbuff@aol.com)
  • Club Contact to meet with Retailers to obtain discounts extended to club members
  • Volunteer to coordinate next picnic at Sebastian
    (accepted by Joe Watts tentative date 8/15)
  • Volunteer to coordinate ride from Rotary Park at Suntree
    (accepted by John Kerekes, tentative date 9/2)
  • July Board of Director’s Meeting: The Board members discussed ethics, etiquette, and projecting a positive image on the water.
    

V.P. REPORT:
Vice President, Andy Ziegler, requested that members place club stickers on their jet skis.

TREASURER REPORT:
Treasurer, John Kerekes, passed out copies of report for review by members present.

EVENT COORDINATOR:
At the club’s request, John Reardon reaccepted the position of Event Coordinator.
Much applause and appreciation from the floor. Thank you, John.

WEBMASTER:
Web Master, Sherri Shields, requested members to send her photos and articles for the web page. Sherri noted that on the web “Watercraft Illustrated” listed jet ski clubs and none were listed for Florida. Sherri contacted them and they corrected their list.

SECRETARY REPORT:
Ginny Conley, Secretary, passed out copies of June minutes for review by members present.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Legislative Advocate, Curt Smith, noted an article in Florida Today newspaper stating that the manatee protection zone in Cocoa near the city golf course had been withdrawn, however watercraft still have to go slow. The club is connected with Standing Watch, which monitors boating regulation.

GUEST SPEAKER:
Technical difficulties prevented the guest speaker, Link Price, from doing his presentation. Link accepted the Club’s invitation to return for the August 10, 2004 meeting.

Rick announced that the next Board of Directors meeting will be August 3 at Coral Bay restaurant and encouraged members to attend.

Next ride August 7, 9:30 a.m., Front Street Park, cleanup followed by ride to Captain Hiram’s.

Lou Lemire offered to answer any technical questions club members might have.

Rick suggested adding information regarding club member’s various professions, in order for the general membership to support each other in business.

There was no 50/50.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.