June 10th, 2020
MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
Present at virtual meeting: Chuck Brazell, Rich Munson, John Springer, Steve Lowe, Ben Hooks, and Lynn Easley.
Call to order by Chuck Brazell.
Present Minutes from last meeting
The minutes were presented by Lynn Easley.
Motion to accept by Steve Lowe, seconded by Rich Munson.
Financial Report
Receipts:
Receipts for 2020 through June 10th were $1,900.00, which are current year dues from nineteen members.
Disbursements:
Disbursements for 2020 through June 10th were $1,217.42 for operations as follows:
$568.31 Socials –Annual Meeting.
$385.00 Storage Locker Rent.
$100.00 Slip Rental.
$80.00 Post Office Box Rent.
$84.11 Trophies/Awards.
Surplus:
For operations, receipts exceeded disbursements resulting in an operating surplus of $682.58. No capital funds were expended.
General Comments:
The cash balance as of June 10th, 2020 is $15,779.61. The cash balance one year ago was $15,912.46.
We have nineteen dues paying members thus far in 2020.
Motion to accept Treasury report by Rich Munson, seconded by Ben Hooks.
Officer and Director Reports.
Rick Walker – Via email. Problem with the engine on the Morgan and a part has been ordered that should fix it. Has not forgotten about the sending out a member newsletter/email or virtual meeting. Bella Icenhower prefers to do an in-person meeting. Ross Hayes, the wind guy, has been busy with older family members during the Covid thing, & says he needs to wait, but is still interested.
John Springer – Sump pump providing lake water in the winter has been pulled and put in the storage locker for the summer. Tyler Yacht Club canceled their spring regatta due to lack of participation.
Rich Munson – Next major events currently scheduled for this fall are the Octoberfest Regatta and Fall Turkey Race.
Old Business
Slip Waiting List:
Mike Jeter.
Mast Hoist at Marina :
Ben Hooks will contact the people that put in his lift to see if they are back in operation. Next time they are at the lake with their barge, will see if they would be able to fix it for a reasonable fee. If it is not able to be broken free, cutting it off and putting in a larger sleeve might be one option. If is able to be broke free, installing grease fittings in the sleeve would help prevent it from seizing up again.
New Business
LPYC Facebook Business Interest:
Several businesses have asked to join the LPYC Facebook page to advertise their services. It was suggested that the website might be a better location for them. Lynn Easley will look into setting a section with the usual disclaimers.
Dear John Letters:
Steve Lowe suggested sending a follow up letter to ex-members of the club to remind them of the club and see if they just forget to rejoin. Was suggested by Steve Lowe that Chuck would be the one to send out the letter/email.
Ideals to Keep Club Active During this Time:
Dock parties were always well attended events, it could possibly be tied in to an evening sailing event. With the warm weather here, and lack of shade on the dock, it was suggested to maybe have a breakfast on the dock party. Chuck Brazell will talk to Rick Walker to get his input. A email will be sent out to gauge interest in the event to be held on June 20th. People could remain socially distanced on the dock and being outside would reduce the risk.
Other possibilities would be a BBQ at Rick Walker’s location on the lake. In addition the the previously mentioned newsletter and a possibly Zoom membership meeting.
No Wake Zone:
Wakes from incoming boats is still a issue at the docks. Rich Munson suggested putting up a No Wake sign near the location of the fuel sign. He also reminded the directors that a picture of the offender along with with the visible TX numbers sent to a game warden will result in action. It was also suggested sitting in on the next board meeting of the Upper Neches River Authority to discuss the club’s concerns.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
The next meeting is scheduled for July 8th via a Zoom meeting, with the hope of some of our wayward directors that are unable to attend a physical meeting will be able to attend via Zoom.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Steve Lowe, seconded by Ben Hooks.