In attendance for board meeting Sept 25th, 2017, Brian Cook, Ray Naegele, Kurt Stoeber, Greg Alvarado, Kris Whisner, Chip Hardt, Susan Cowen(via speaker phone)

  1. Captains’ Report. Reminder to captain that team should always stay at regattas for awards. If coach doesn’t, or directs otherwise, let us know. Captains not able to attend meeting.
  2. Bus – how’s it going with new system? Captains using checklist, working well. Chip keeping tabs on whether bus showing up on time or taking the best routes.
  3. Gear – does everyone understand where we ended up? No Polo shirts this year. Discussed that Musto jacket difficult for the supplier to fill orders in Fall, inventories are low then, better in Spring. Discussed ordering jacket more usable for sailing in future.
  4. Exchange Student. Coach decided he should be added to team. NT sailing will allow but can'thelp with fees, those are for sailor and host family to cost to provide.
  5. Treasurer transition. Ray with get software to Carl Lane and add him as signatory on bank account. Brian Cook can also be added.
  6. Booster Club. Brian talked with Elega Haggerty from NT Booster Club and she will be sending publication for us to review. They can also provide PR work and contact for team pictures if we choose.
  7. 8th grade pipeline. CYC not able to help. Josh Lutton looked in options at Northwestern sailing but nothing confirmed. Sheridan Shores 8thgrade Pipeline currently or best option for 6th-8th graders.
  8. Helmets. Greg checking helmets currently worn by our sailors and other options.
  9. Public Relations Person. Possibly use person provided by Booster Club in future.
  10. Community Outreach. Brian may have someone willing to help in this role, he will reach out.
  11. Fund Raising. Sabrina McBride has volunteered. Greg discussed idea of hosting first fundraiser gathering Oct 27th, 2017 and will invite NT Sailingparents this week.
  12. NTS Travel Guidelines? Discussed importance of creating list of guidelines so Chaperones know Do's and Don'ts for away events
  13. Discuss whether others should come to board meetings – Laura, Lisa. Board discussed including additional sailing parents at meeting to discuss the projects they are working on.
  14. Social reminder and other social events? Kris will help distribute to sailing families.
  15. Choose Board meeting dates for Dec, Jan, Feb, March, April, May. Board chose future meeting dates of Oct 16th, Nov 14th, Dec 11th, Jan 22, Feb 26th, March 19th, April 16th, May 14th.