June 6, 2007 Ferry Dock Office

Members Present: Myndy Woodruff, Mike O'Brien, Larry Asam, Steve Pond, Ed Bombard, Keith Gaylord, Mike Munson, Guy Cote, Judy Grosvenor

Myndy Woodruff, President called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

The first order of business was to approve the secretary's minutes from

three previous meetings: the March 15, 2007 Board meeting, the April 28 2007 Annual Spring Meeting and the October 14, 2006 Fall Annual Meeting.

Motions to approve these minutes were made, seconded and then passed.

Myndy Woodruff announced the ACBS International Boat Show to be held at Lake George September 27, 28, & 29 preceded by a cruise up the Hudson River with the Adirondack Chapter as hosts. See the recent Rudder for a center section pull out. He urged our members to give their support as volunteers and passed out volunteer forms to the members present. This event will replace our annual fall cruise scheduled for September 15. Mike O'Brien will contact the Adirondack Chapter to seek their volunteer needs from our chapter.

Myndy also announced the Wings, Wheels and Keels, on Sunday September 9th at the Basin Harbor Club.

Myndy will give his proxy to any member willing to attend the Northeast ACBS Boat Show and Annual Meeting at Lake Winnipesaukee the weekend of July 27 and 28.

Treasurer's Report Mike Munson reported a current balance in the Treasury of $3,786.42.This report in its entirety was approved and placed on file. A good profit was seen from the sale of calendars.

A proposed budget for next year of $3,200 was approved. Our chapter will present $200.00 to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at the Maritime Festival.

Mike O'Brien, Chairman announced that we have a contract with the city of Burlington for 50 boats at the Burlington Boathouse. There have been 10 boats registered to date. The cut off date is June 30th. We have contracted with the Ferry Boat Co. for a catered dinner "on board" following the Boat Show.

Keith Gaylord offered to man the Static Display at the show.

Mike Munson reported that the "kit boat" being built is awaiting a new motor. Mike, Steve Pond and Hans Pfister have been orchestrating this project with the youth. The exterior is basically finished. This boat will be displayed at this year's Boat Show. Bob Perry will be asked to display his 16" boat at the show along with the Kit Boat.

Web Site

Praise was given to Larry Asam for the LCACBS web site design and attention. Mike O'Brien has forwarded both the web site and the newsletter, Port and Starboard, layouts to National for award consideration.

The web site is budgeted only for maintenance at this time. Larry Asam asked that a budget for new software be kept on the agenda at a future meeting.

Boat Shows 2008 & 2009 Mike O'Brien announced the dates for the 2008 and 2009 Boat Shows to be held at the Westport Marina in Westport, New York on August 9, 2008 and August 8, 2009. George Maffey will be offered the position of Chairman at these two boat shows.

Steve Pond announced that five new members have been added with a membership total of 104. The number last year was 119.

June 17, Dana Rusty Anchor

July 7 Hero's Welcome

July 28, Spencer Boat Works, at Lake Flower in Saranac, N. Y. or Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire

August 11 Breakwater's in Burlington

August 17, 18 LCACBS 2007 Boat Show Burlington Waterfront

September 8 Tugboat Round Up Waterford, N. Y.

September 9 Wings, Wheels & Keels, Basin Harbor

September 27, 28, & 29 ACBS International Boat Show and Annual Meeting in Lake George, Adirondack Chapter, hosts

October 3, Board of Directors' Meeting

October 14, LCACBS Annual Meeting and Cruise aboard the Northern Lights

Ed Bombard, Rendezvous Chairman will give details before each event.

Myndy Woodruff will depart his post as president (a year early) as of the Annual October 2007 Meeting. A new president is being sought.

Keith Gaylord made the following suggestions:

1. to make our chapter more affordable

2. to have more gender representation (more females involved)

3. Expand the age & classification of boats with perhaps an addition of a pre-modern classification

4. Possible chapter boating destinations next year - Otter Creek or Burton Island

Larry Asam asked two tax questions:

1. Are we liable for sales tax on calendars and tee shirts?

2. Do we file with the IRS?

The answers will be discussed at the next Board meeting.

Insurance was discussed. Boat U.S. has competitive boat insurance prices.

The meeting was adjourned to the Shanty for dinner.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Grosvenor

Judy Grosvenor, Secretary