Flotilla Commander Rosalind Butziger called the meeting on April 16, 2015 to order
Members present: Derek Robert, Roz & Nick Butziger, Glenn Rosera, Normand & Karen Caron, Charles Jenison, Tammy Cole, Steven O’Rourke, Gary & Elizabeth Davis, Robert Misenor, Mary & Mike Quinn & David Butziger
Guests: Kenneth Shalcross – student from PEC
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence for departed members & veterans.
Flotilla Commander’s Report: Roz thanked the 18 PEC Instructors and Proctors: Norm and Karen Caron, Bob Misenor, Nick and Roz Butziger, Charles Jenison, David Butziger, David Siesel, Bob and Maureen Van Herpe, Derek Robert, Jim and Cindy Robert, Gary and Elizabeth Davis, Glenn and Meg Rosera and Tammy Cole.
Special Awards: Went to Steven O’Rouke and Gary Davis
Secretary Report: Minutes of the November meeting accepted as e-mailed.
Treasurer’s Report: Accepted as presented. Copy on file
(VFC) Vice Flotilla Commander’s Report: Karen Caron
Staff Reports- as written:
(PE) Public Education: Nick Butziger thanked all that assisted with the recent PEC classes. BS & S and Sail Graduation took place on April 13, 2015. ACN is continuing until May 20, 2015. June PEC classes start on June 1, 2015 anyone who would like to assist is welcome.
(PA) Public Affairs: Glenn Rosera Quiet at present but if you want anything advertised let him know. He will be working with Adam at Brewers to publicize the upcoming PEC class for June.
(VE) Vessel Examination: Derek Robert 10 VE’s done at this time. VE class is rescheduled for 7:00pm May 6, 2015 at headquarters. Decals are available. You must do at least 5 VE’s. We will need as many VE’s as possible for VE Day on June 20, 2015
(MT) Membership Training: David ButzigerVE training to take place on May 6, 2015. Crew & Coxswain training Monday night starting May 4, 2015.
(OP) Operations: Charles JenisonMystic Trip $250.00sent to theDock Master more information to follow. There are new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and how we will meet them. Please send an inventory of what equipment you have on your boat.
(PV) Marine Dealer Visitation:Bob Misenor Boating season is here so the boxes need to be filled at the different locations such as West Marine, Salks and Benny’s. Please include PEC advertisement.
Social Coordinator: Derek Robert the Wrights Farm social event was enjoyed by all who attended. Next event May 24, 2015 Potters Cove Rendezvous more information to follow. Air show May 30, 2015 & May 31, 2015.
(MS) Marine Safety: Gary DavisDistrict Conference May 16, 2015 Wakefield, MA Sample packets for VE’s are being put together and will be available at headquarters.
(PS) Personal Services:Mary Quinn Prospective member here tonight. 54 members presently. Birthday cards are sent out regularly, as well as sympathy expressions as needed.
COMS: Bob Van Herpe a new antenna is to be installed at headquarters
(IS/CS) Information systems/Communications: Mike Quinn website was updated for June. All VE’s need to be sent to Mike. Remember to fill out and submit all activity to Mike.
(NS) Navigation Systems: Mike QuinnTraining on Navigation systems took place on April 25, 2015 at KentCountyHospital. Continue with chart updates.
Old Business: Blessing of the Pleasure Craft tentative date July 11, 2015 more details to follow
NEXT MEETING MAY 21, 2015 at headquarters
New Business: May 16, 2015 – May 22, 2015 Safe Boating Week. Mooring legislation to stay in committee not passed at this time.
Good of the Auxiliary: – none
Meeting Adjourned 8:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Cole