MINUTES OF 2002 ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
J/105 CLASS ASSOCIATION
FLEET 1, NORTHERN
Date:
Location: St. Francis Yacht Club
Agenda of Business Items Discussed:
Approval of
2002 Minutes
Treasurer’s
Report
Rules Seminars
Fleet Dues
Proposed Rule
Changes
2003 Schedule
Election of
2003 Fleet Officers
Annual dinner
Call to Order - Introduction
of Members and Proxies Held
The Fleet Captain Tambellini acted as Chairman of the meeting. The Excom
included Don Trask, Eden Kim, Randy Paul, David Tambellini, David Owen,
Jaren Leet, and Phillips Perkins. It was determined that a quorum existed
for the meeting with 29 members present either in person or by proxy
out of 51 eligible votes.
Approval of Minutes of the 2000 Annual Meeting
The minutes of the 2001 annual meeting as posted on the Class Website
were approved.
Treasurer's Report: David Owen reported that the fleet has a cash balance
of $3,661.25 with expenditures for the fleet dinner and awards remaining.
The estimated year end balance is approximately $1,200. Financial items discussed were website expenses
of approximately $2,000, hosted events such as the rules seminars and
the North American Championships (little if any local costs). The potential of sponsorship was discussed as
a way of reducing expense to the Class.
Seminars: It was moved, seconded and
carried that there will be a mandatory one day Rules seminar, date to
be announced.
Fleet Dues for 2003
Fleet Dues for 2002 will include national dues. It was moved, seconded
and carried that annual dues will be $100 per boat plus $25 per additional
co-owner, plus $25 per owner for National dues. Annual dues (which include
$25 for National Dues) are therefore $125 for the first owner and $50
for each additional owner (Single owner boat pays $125, two owner pays
$175, three owner pays $225), and $25 for associate membership.
Proposed Rules Changes
Adoption of National Class
Rule Regarding Sail Purchase Limitations.
It
was moved, seconded and carried that Fleet One adopts the National Class
Rules regarding sail purchase limitations.
Adoption of 89sq. meter
Spinnaker rule.
It was moved , seconded
and carried (five opposed) that Fleet One adopt the National Class Rule
regarding spinnaker size, allowing 89 square meter asymmetric spinnakers
Adoption of National weight limit of 1045 pounds.
It was moved, seconded and
carried (three opposed) that Fleet One adopt the National Class Rule
of 1045 pounds maximum crew weight.
Discussion regarding weight Equalization:
It was moved seconded and
carried that Fleet One will enforce weight equalization rules as set
by the National Class, commencing with the 2003 Season.
Proposed Racing Schedule
for 2003
The Fleet One Season Schedule for 2003 was proposed and approved as
follows:
|
Event |
Dates |
Number of Races |
|
Rules Seminar |
February 1 |
|
|
StFYC Spring One Design |
March 15-6 |
4 Races |
|
|
March 29 |
1 Race |
|
Encinal J-Fest |
April 12-13 |
4 Races |
|
StFYC Hospice |
May 24-25 |
4 Races |
|
SFYC Regional |
June 7-8 |
4 Races |
|
Aldo Alessio |
August 1-3 |
4 Races |
|
NOOD |
August 30-31 |
4 Races |
|
Big Boat Series |
September 11-14 |
7 Races |
A motion to place the Vallejo
Race on the season schedule was voted down. A motion to delete the Friday racing from the
Aldo Alessio Regatta failed. A
motion to design a secondary season in addition to the Season Championship
was approved. A motion to delete
the NOOD as a counter was defeated.
The J/105 North American
Championship Regatta will be held at St Francis Yacht Club
Election of Fleet One 2003
Class Officers and Excom Members At Large
The following people were elected as listed:
|
|
Fleet
Captain |
|
|
|
Fleet
Treasurer & Secretary |
Randy
Paul |
|
|
Excom
Member at Large |
Jeff
Litfin |
|
|
Fleet
Measurer |
Don
Trask |
|
|
Race
and Competition Chair |
Phillips
Perkins |
|
|
Excom
Member At Large |
Steve
Stroub |
|
|
Past
Fleet Captain |
David
Tambellini |
Fleet Dinner
The Annual Fleet Dinner will take place on
Randy Paul
2002 Fleet Secretary