Present:
Commodore Dan Doyle, Rear Commodore John Spadaro, Treasurer Doug Taylor, Secretary Ann Russell, Executive Secretary Ken Morrison, Staff Commodores Susan Jacquelin Harper and Frederic Berg, Committee Chairs: Guy Fleming, Pat Kudlich, Tom Pochereva, 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 April 2, 2003 meeting of the Executive Committee as distributed.
III. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Taylor distributed a “Reconciliation Summary” dated May 8, 2003. This report shows a balance of $4,071.94. Ann Russell moved, Susan Harper seconded and it was unanimously agreed to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.
IV. Commodore’s Report
Commodore Doyle commented on 2003 Lipton I that included representatives of HYC, KYC and WYC. He also described efforts to raise funds for the Leukemia Society with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Trophy in Transpac.
V. U.S. SAILING Representative’s Report
There is no new action since the March 2003, meeting of US SAILING. It was noted that a HYRA objective is to have the 2004 Adams Cup held in Hawaii.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Under
the Commodore
1. Nominating
Commodore Doyle noted that the next Treasurer should come from KYC.
2. Publicity
No report
3. Government Relations
Staff Commodore Harper reported that Hawaii law required an EPERB or VHF radio for all vessels one mile or more from shore and that the USCG cannot monitor digital selective calling. She also distributed a chartlet showing the current Barber’s Point Security Zone. This zone is in effect at all times
4. Race Management
Chair Harper reported that US SAILING is discussing several race management changes such as a standardized attention signal. To date, no action has been taken on these issues.
B. Under
the Vice Commodore
1. Appeals
Chair Morrison reported that no appeals are pending.
2. Racing Rules
No report
3. Safety
Chair Kudlich noted the need for sailors to wear safety harnesses when sailing at night and during heavy weather conditions.
4. Offshore
After a general discussion of the functions of the Offshore Committee, it was moved by Ken Morrison, seconded by Doug Taylor and unanimously agreed to revise Section 7E of the HYRA Handbook in accordance with the 2/19/03 draft, a copy of which is attached.
5. One Design
Chair Thomas thanked Guy Fleming for taking the lead on the State Championship regatta.
6. Multi-Hull
No Report
C. Under
the Rear Commodore
1. US SAILING Events - Youth
Chair Fleming reported on the Hawaii State Championship for High School and the donation of the Charlie Dole bowl. He also reported on the Smyth, Bemis and Sears trials. In the 420 division, Hawaii will have 2 participants in the nationals.
2. US SAILING Events – Senior
Chair Pochereva reported that Guy Fleming won the adult district single-handed and will represent Hawaii at the O’Day nationals. He also reported that Ida Lewis YC in Newport, RI would be hosting the women’s double-handed championship this year. In addition, four entrants participated in the Prince of Wales elimination series that was won by John Myrdal and crew.
Mr. Pochereva noted that there is a need to work with fleets to assure that owners are happy with the current boat-lending program for events and that they continue to feel comfortable with lending their boats. One means of accomplishing this is for sailors to help owners with the boats’ upkeep.
3. Single Handed Championship
Chair Guy Fleming reported that the Single Handed Championship will be held during the second week of September and that planning for this event is proceeding
4. State Keelboat Championship
Chair Frederic Berg noted that the Cal-20 fleet has some difficulties with the national Cal-20 organization supporting fleet rules.
5. HYSA
Mr. Fleming reported that HYSA recently held its third invitational with 45 boats participating. The next HYSA invitational will be held at Pearl Harbor. He also reported that 24 Hawaii athletes would participate in the high school districts in California.
6. Women’s Events
No Report.
D.
Under the Treasurer
1. Budget
Treasurer Taylor reported that all yacht clubs have paid their 2003 dues.
2. Audit
Treasurer Taylor will be meeting with Eileen Phillips on the audit of HYRA’s 2002 books.
3. Awards Banquet
Treasurer Taylor reported that he has confirmed arrangements for a buffet for approximately 150 sailors and guests for November 22nd.
4. Trophies
Treasurer Taylor reported that he would be working with Mike Welsh on trophies.
E.
Secretary
It was moved by Tom Pochereva and seconded by Doug Taylor that HYRA’s Bylaws be revised to accept local sailors who are not members of local HYRA-affiliated yacht clubs. The motion did not pass.
It was moved by Ken Morrison, seconded by Guy Fleming and unanimously agreed that HYRA will accept as individual members sailors who are not members of local HYRA-member clubs and that Individual HYRA members shall be members of US SAILING. Morrison will prepare a By Law amendment to this effect to be presented at the summer General Meeting.
Mr. Morrison reported that HYRA patches should be ordered for the HYRA officers.
VII. Old Business
Ken Morrison reported on his efforts to update the HYRA Handbook.
VIII. New Business
Mr. Thomas reported on the Transpac 52s participating in 2003 Transpac.
IX. Adjournment at 1315 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Russell,
Secretary