Present:
Commodore Susan Jacquelin Harper, Vice Commodore Dan Doyle, Rear Commodore John Myrdal, Secretary Ann Russell, Executive Secretary Ken Morrison, Committee Chairs: Joe Cochran, Guy Fleming, Cy Gillette, Patrick Kudlich, Tom Pochereva, John Spadaro, Greg Stephanoff, Steve Thomas
I. Called to order at 12:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes
It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2002 meeting of the Executive Committee with the correction of word 3, paragraph 3, page 2 to read, “ensued”.
III. Treasurer’s Report
No report
IV. Commodore’s Report
Commodore Harper introduced Greg Stephanoff who, with Ken Morrison, developed the HYRA website. Mr. Stephanoff has agreed to serve as HYRA Publicity Committee Chair.
V. U.S. SAILING Representative’s Report
Joe Cochran reported that Susan Harper, Ken Morrison and he plan to attend the U.S. SAILING AGM meeting in California. If any issues need to be raised at this meeting, please contact him directly.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Under
the Commodore
1. Nominating
Commodore Harper presented a proposed slate for 2003 Board of Directors:
Commodore Dan Doyle
Vice Commodore John Myrdal
Rear Commodore John Spadaro
Treasurer Doug Taylor
Secretary Ann Russell
Executive Secretary Ken Morrison
Ann Russell moved, Ken Morrison seconded and it was unanimously agreed to accept the slate as presented.
2. Publicity
Chair Stephanoff reported that the HYRA website is linked to the sites of HYSA and all member clubs for whom we have an email address.
3. Government Relations
Commodore Harper distributed a flyer on the “Anchorages and Security Zones for the Hawaiian Islands” that were established after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
4. Race Management
Chair Ken Morrison reported that October 15 and 16, he and Susan Harper will attend the US SAILING Advanced Race management Seminar immediately prior to the Fall Meeting in Marina Del Rey, California. After successfully passing the course, Susan Harper will begin serving as the Area Race Officer for US SAILING area H.
B. Under
the Vice Commodore
1. Appeals
Chair Joe Cochran reported that no appeals are pending.
2. Racing Rules
Chair Cy Gillette reported that there have been no changes in the Rules since the last HYRA meeting.
3. Safety
Chair Patrick Kudlich commented on the security zones by noting that in Kaneohe Bay the US Marines are fining boaters who trespass within the white buoys.
4. Offshore
Ken Morrison reported that a presentation would be given on Americap on 10/13 at 1800 at Hawaii Yacht Club. He also reported that he is now serving as Chair of US SAILING National Offshore Council.
5. One Design
Chair Steve Thomas reported that he is forming a committee to look at means of encouraging sailors in the 24 to 35-age range to participate in events.
Mr. Thomas proposed that the Lipton II Jury consist of Jon Stanley as Chair and Skip Winterbottom and Mike Roth. This proposal was unanimously accepted.
6. Multi-Hull
No Report
C. Under
the Rear Commodore
1. US SAILING Events - Youth
Chair Guy Fleming reported that Hawaii youth will participate in the Great Oaks High School Invitational in New Orleans and in both the full and radial rigs at the Cressy Cup. He also noted that Andrew Lewis placed twentieth in the laser worlds recently. Tom Pochereva reported that Michael Scott of KYC is competing at the national level.
2. US SAILING Events – Senior
Chair Tom Pochereva reported that the Hawaii women placed third in the Adams Cup competition. He also reported that no Hawaii men would be participating in the Prince of Wales or the Mallory Cups this year.
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3. Single Handed Championship
Rear Commodore Myrdal reported that this event and the El Toro Championship were held in September and that all went well.
4. State Keelboat Championship
Rear Commodore Myrdal reported that this event was also held last month and that it also went well.
5. HYSA
Dan Doyle reported that Seafest is scheduled for November 16th at Hawaii Yacht Club. This is a major fundraiser for the junior.
Mr. Doyle also noted that Makani Kai Yacht Club hosted the last HYSA event during the past weekend.
6. Women’s Events
See the report under US SAILING Senior Events.
D.
Under the Treasurer
1. Budget
Commodore Harper presented a draft budget that was reviewed and modified. General discussion ensued about HYRA’s role in supporting Race Headquarters and HYSA. It was agreed that HYRA could not support both items during 2003 and that a balanced budget must be presented at the Fall General Membership meeting.
2. Audit
No Report
3. Awards Banquet
Commodore Harper reported that she, John Spadaro and Sherry Vann are working together to manage this event.
4. Trophies
No Report
E.
Secretary
Secretary Russell distributed copies of the initial draft 2003 HYRA Calendar. Board members were asked to email their comments to the Secretary within two weeks. The results of this initial review will be mailed as part of the materials for the Fall General Membership meeting.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. New Business
IX. Adjournment at 1406 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Russell,
Secretary