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Lake Champlain Chapter ACBS Annual Meeting Brunch/Cruise aboard the "Northern Lights" Sunday, October 12, 2008 Noon
Approximately 30 persons attended the Lake Champlain Chapter ACBS Annual Meeting for a brunch cruise aboard the Northern Lights on Sunday, October 12th at noon. Mike O'Brien, Vice President and Chairman of this event welcomed everyone. George Maffey, President called the meeting to order. Secretary's Report The Secretary's minutes of the previous General Meeting in April of 2008 were approved by a motion made by Mike Munson and seconded by Ed Bombard. Treasurer's Report Mike Munson reported a balance of $5,411.85. An amendment to the constitution was approved at the last Board of Director's Meeting to change the fiscal year of LCACBS to read, October 1st to September 30th. The proposed budget, which was ratified at the last Board meeting, was presented to the members and then placed on file. Motion Marselis Parsons moved to approve the budget for 2008-2009. Guy Cote seconded the motion and it passed. Boat Shows Mike O'Brien thanked everyone for their participation in a very successful Boat Show 2008 at Westport, N. Y. on August 8th. George Maffey was praised for his hospitality the night before the show. The theme of the LCACBS 2009 Boat Show in Westport, N. Y. "400 Years of Boating on Lake Champlain" is also the theme of the Quad events planned in Burlington in 2009. Rendezvous' for our club will be planned with the Quad activities in mind. Membership Steve Pond announced that membership has remained relatively stable and is at 104. Calendar Hans Pfister provided a draft of the 2009 calendar and stated that he has sent out 100 order forms. The cost of the calendar is $15.00. Christmas Party The Christmas party will be held on December 6th at the home of Hans Pfister. Kate Woodruff will coordinate food. Youth Program Mike Munson reported that "Miss Ruby" is up and running and will be at the 2009 Boat Show. The Kit Boat project needs more youth to work on it. A workforce of three at one time is ideal. A plea for youth workers, ages 12 to 16, was made. Web Site and Newsletter Larry Asam, Editor of both asked for help on the newsletter - writer needed! Larry was commended for a very successful web site. Fall Cruise Many thanks to Jay Annis for leading the Fall Cruise through the St. Regis lakes in September. Plaudits also go to Kate and Myndy Woodruff for hosting the pot luck supper following the cruise. Bill Truex announced that he has happily accepted an appointment to the Board of the International ACBS. Election of Officers and Board Members Motion A motion made by Mike Munson and seconded by Guy Cote to approve the following slate of officers for 2009 and Board members was passed. They are as follows: George Maffey, President Mike O'Brien, Vice President Judy Grosvenor, Secretary Mike Munson, Treasurer Myndy Woodruff, Past President Board of Directors for Terms Ending: 2009: 2010: 2011: Steve Pond Bill Aldrich Larry Asam Fred Woodward Jay Annis Hans Pfister Keith Gaylord Mike Turner Gene Porter Awards George Maffey was happy to present the 2008 President's award to Larry Asam for his fine work on both the LCACBS Web Site and the Newsletter. Respectfully submitted, Judy Grosvenor Judy Grosvenor, Secretary Mike Munson presented the following boat awards: 2008 AWARDS PRESENTATIONS 1. MERIT AWARDS: Merit Awards are given each year by the judging committee to boats and owners that demonstrate a high level of skill and craftsmanship in keeping or returning the boat to original condition. This year a total of four merit awards were given:
The John Ladue Award. The Ladue award is a rotating award given by the judging committee to the boat and owner that best represents the spirit of antique and classic boating envisioned by one of our chapter’s founding members. John believed that boats should be used and enjoyed, and that the enjoyment of a boat should overshadow the desire to keep it in pristine restored condition. This year the John Ladue Award was given to “NAULAKHA”, a 1938 Elco 30’ Marinette, owned by Ed and Lois Hackett. The Best Lyman Award is a rotating award created by the Shelburne Shipyard, once a Lyman dealer, to the boat identified by the judging committee as the best Lyman at the show. This year the Best Lyman Award was given to “RIVENDELL”, a 1955 Lyman 18’ Islander, owned by Ed and Betsy Bouton. The Best Chris Craft award is sponsored by the Chris Craft owners Association which provides the award. He award goes to the boat identified by the judging committee as the best Chris Craft at the show. This year the judging committee selected “BABE”, a 1927 Chris Craft 26’ runabout, owned by Skip Shipman as the Best Chris Craft recipient. Unfortunately, I have not yet received the award from the Chris Craft association. They have assured me that it will either be sent directly to the winner, or they will forward it to me and I will forward it to Ski p.We now move into the Best of Class awards which are determined by “Peer Judging” by the skippers of the boats entered in the show. A total of nine Best of Class awards was given at this year’s show.
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