Minutes of the Garden State Yacht Club Board of Governors

                                     August 20, 2006

 

A quorum being present, Commodore Alan Karpas called the Board of Governors meeting of the Garden State Yacht Club to order on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. in the GSYC clubhouse.  Roll call of officers was taken and a copy of the meeting notice was submitted by the Commodore. 

 

Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read.

 

The acting secretary read correspondence regarding insurance of the cottages.  One letter to Middleton Company, advising them of the change in the cottage usage, requesting insurance adjustment, was read.  The response from Middleton Company was also read, informing us that we will be advised about a change in our policy.

 

House Committee: no report

 

Grounds Committee: Steve Redan gave a report regarding our discolored water.  The water softener had been installed incorrectly.  We are looking to add a neutralizer to eliminate the water discoloration.   Only the HOT water supply will go through the water softener.  Steve Redan,  Comm. Alan Karpas and P.C.Hank Steinman  will investigate the water problem further.

 

Stock Committee:  no report

 

Ladies Auxiliary:  Judy Steinbock announced that the last luncheon will be August 29, 2006.  The legacy members will be billed for 2007 dues.

 

Insurance:  no report

 

Membership Committee:  P.C. Steve Berger announced that we have a membership application in the Over-50 category from Paul and Patty Kirk who live in Mt. Arlington.  A check for $850 was accepted and will be credited towards their 2007 dues.  They have a tab account for the balance of 2006. 

 

The Membership Committee, consisting of P.C.’s Berger, Stone, Tabak, Harwood and Meranus, presented recommendations and motions regarding the membership programs now being utilized by the Club.  These motions were all approved unanimously by the GSYC Board. (see attached)

 

Old Business:  Pictures of Past Commodores:  Commodore Alan Karpas presented the report from P.C. Meranus suggesting placement of all pictures of Past Commodores be on the  long wall in our living room by the television and under the emergency lights.  All new frames would be needed.  After discussion,  this proposal was defeated by the Board. 

P.C. Justin Stone made the motion which was passed unanimously, that the non active past commodore pictures be placed  on the wall on the lower level in the hallway with an appropriate plaque.  All pictures of active past commodores or those whose family is active will remain in the living room over the bar.  P.C. Don Buck stated that the appropriate plaque will be provided by the Past Commodore’s group. 

 

Commodore Karpas thanked P.C’s Unger, Buck and Meranus for their input regarding the past commodore pictures.

 

Commodore Karpas informed  the Board that necessary major  areas of repair and replacement to our club facility have come to our attention during this year. These areas will require expenditures in the near future due to the age of our facility.  In consultation with Treasurer Bob Margolies, The commodore recommended that specific monies not spent from the capital fund be reallocated within the capital fund to House & Ground Improvements which would stay within the capital fund. This recommendation was approved unanimously by the GSYC Board.

 

New Business:  By-laws change of the Garden State Yacht Club:  A copy of Article XI regarding stock was distributed to Board members along with a copy of the proposed changes to the By-laws.  (see attached) P.C. Larry Cooper read and explained the changes.  After discussion, P.C. Gaynor made a motion, seconded by Steve Redan, to accept the proposed changes. This was passed unanimously.

 

Tab policy:  After much discussion, it was moved by P.C. Mike Unger, seconded by P.C. Justin Stone, that the minimum required tab be used only by members and non-member guests. Tab minimum may not be used to entertain another club member, effective 2007 season. This was passed unanimously by the Board. 

 

Gabe Torok announced that the Club’s audio-visual system is being re-vamped.  He suggested that a committee be designated and trained to use and operate the system.  They are to be the ONLY members to operate the equipment.

 

Good & Welfare:  Commodore Karpas thanked P.C. Larry Cooper for his input into the proposed By-laws changes.  Gabe Torok was thanked for setting up the audio-visual system. 

 

P.C. Dick Sundel questioned the proposed letter to Larry Crystal. Commodore Karpas stated that under the circumstances, an appropriate letter has not been formulated, and this topic will be revisited at the next Board meeting. 

 

The next Board meeting will be on September 3, 2006 at 4 P.M. during Labor Day weekend.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M.

 

                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                         

                                                      

 

 Sandy Unger,  Acting Secretary