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The Beacon Sloop Club (Meeting Minutes)
Beacon Sloop Club General Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2008
May 2, 2008
Saul Rozinsky, President, presiding.
The meeting began with singing happy birthday to Pete Seeger, founder and member, who has been around almost as long as the hills and the river itself championing nature and the rights of the common man. A birthday cake was presented to Pete and shared with all.
Visitors were acknowledged. There was quite a contingent from New Jersey.
Betty Harkins was recognized for being an active member for 35 years.
Condolences were expressed for the passing of Captain Ben Mazer's father and Jim Birmingham's
father. The meeting was then called to order by Saul Rozinsky.
Treasurer's report was presented. We made $750 dollars selling food at the Spring Splash and over $400 from Earth Day.
Woody Guthrie report was presented by Gigi. The new center board crafted by Jimmy Goergen was inserted and the Sloop is now in the water and fully swelled. The water leaks of last year seem to have been fixed. The sloop looks great with a new racing stripe. The mast is scheduled to be stepped back into place Sunday morning and then Tom LaBarr will install the batteries and new motor. The spars will be installed Wednesday. The rigging is being completed by Kip, John, and Tom Baldino. We will need help in installing the rigging. Great work Kip and Gigi! Gratitude was expressed for the generous support of Donny White and family.
Building Report: Danny Serles has installed some signs from the Sojourner on the rafters.
Harbor Report:We will have a cleanup of the Harbor (breaking up old unrepairable docks) Saturday 9:00 AM.
Strawberry Festival June 15th
As usual we need lots of volunteers to do this festival. Contact Phyllis Newham 831-6962
There was a frost this week which will delay the ripening of local berries. Tom LaBarr will be looking for alternate sources.
18th annual Shadfest Sunday May 18th at Croton Park at Croton on the Hudson. We are invited to volunteer. 914-423-3112.
Marilyn Elie spoke about the status of the battle against Indian Point Nuclear Plant.The State has joined with county and local governments in raising contentions about the plant and demanding a complete review. It is now in the review stage. She requested people to call or write our state representatives to keep the pressure on. Contact Marilyn Elie 739-6164 for more information.
Jim Cunha from Connecticut talked about a flaw in the Medicare law which specifies 50% payment for illnesses of the brain but 100% for illnesses of the body. He is working with the Conn. Attorney General to bring about a lawsuit to rectify this. He suggested that we should also try to work with our State's attorney to do the same.
The mayor of Beacon, the honorable Steve Gold was introduced. He held a brief open forum. Several good issues were raised, including having the ferry run during festivals, putting benches in the riverfront park, and improving parking space at the Beacon end of the bridge for bridge walkers. The mayor recognized Sloop Club member and DEC Urban Forester Lou Sebestia for his work saving the trees along Main Street. He is a valuable community asset.
Singer/songwriter Bill Hudson spoke about the Feel Good Tour which takes musical instruments to school children in New Orleans. If you have any old instruments to donate please call 540-366-7290. An organ is being donated.
Nora Gallardo announced a packing party for Pastors for Peace will be held Saturday June7th 4pm-8pm at Nora and Eugene's Plattekill house. Donations are appreciated, Please call 845-542-0557 for more information.
Sandra Kazam spoke about the effort to save 7000 acres of land from development which culminated in the creation of the Stewart State Forest. A community bike ride is being held Sunday June 8th. There are 9, 16, and 18 mile long trails. Pre-event registration is $25 to support the activities of SPARC to maintain and preserve the land. Contact Ralph Grimaldi 845-496-9487 for more information.
Monmoth County Friends of Clearwater will be holding their annual traveling environmental festival August 16-17th contact info@mcclearwater.org or go to
www.mcclearwater.org for more information
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse Saturday May 10th is Phil Ochs Song Night featuring: John Flynn, Greg Greenway, Kim & Reggie Harris, Magpie, Pat Wictor Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY , Audience songfest at 6:45pm - Concert begins at 7:30pm.$20 at door / $17.50 online - children 6-12 $10
Mel Healy created a digitally re-mastered CD of original Broad Old River recordings by the Hudson River Sloop Singers. The first set sold out but they are creating a new CD with additional songs. Proceeds are to be split between Clearwater and the Beacon Sloop Club. A series of six limited edition framed matter photographs by Econosmith singed by Pete and Toshi Seeger are for sale. They can be viewed at the Clearwater web site. Contact Mel Healy for more information about the CD or Prints at melhealy@yahoo.com or 845-744-5483 or mhealy@frontiernet.net.
Respectively presented,
David Eberle, Secretary
The meeting began with singing happy birthday to Pete Seeger, founder and member, who has been around almost as long as the hills and the river itself championing nature and the rights of the common man. A birthday cake was presented to Pete and shared with all.
Visitors were acknowledged. There was quite a contingent from New Jersey.
Betty Harkins was recognized for being an active member for 35 years.
Condolences were expressed for the passing of Captain Ben Mazer's father and Jim Birmingham's
father. The meeting was then called to order by Saul Rozinsky.
Treasurer's report was presented. We made $750 dollars selling food at the Spring Splash and over $400 from Earth Day.
Woody Guthrie report was presented by Gigi. The new center board crafted by Jimmy Goergen was inserted and the Sloop is now in the water and fully swelled. The water leaks of last year seem to have been fixed. The sloop looks great with a new racing stripe. The mast is scheduled to be stepped back into place Sunday morning and then Tom LaBarr will install the batteries and new motor. The spars will be installed Wednesday. The rigging is being completed by Kip, John, and Tom Baldino. We will need help in installing the rigging. Great work Kip and Gigi! Gratitude was expressed for the generous support of Donny White and family.
Building Report: Danny Serles has installed some signs from the Sojourner on the rafters.
Harbor Report:We will have a cleanup of the Harbor (breaking up old unrepairable docks) Saturday 9:00 AM.
Strawberry Festival June 15th
As usual we need lots of volunteers to do this festival. Contact Phyllis Newham 831-6962
There was a frost this week which will delay the ripening of local berries. Tom LaBarr will be looking for alternate sources.
18th annual Shadfest Sunday May 18th at Croton Park at Croton on the Hudson. We are invited to volunteer. 914-423-3112.
Marilyn Elie spoke about the status of the battle against Indian Point Nuclear Plant.The State has joined with county and local governments in raising contentions about the plant and demanding a complete review. It is now in the review stage. She requested people to call or write our state representatives to keep the pressure on. Contact Marilyn Elie 739-6164 for more information.
Jim Cunha from Connecticut talked about a flaw in the Medicare law which specifies 50% payment for illnesses of the brain but 100% for illnesses of the body. He is working with the Conn. Attorney General to bring about a lawsuit to rectify this. He suggested that we should also try to work with our State's attorney to do the same.
The mayor of Beacon, the honorable Steve Gold was introduced. He held a brief open forum. Several good issues were raised, including having the ferry run during festivals, putting benches in the riverfront park, and improving parking space at the Beacon end of the bridge for bridge walkers. The mayor recognized Sloop Club member and DEC Urban Forester Lou Sebestia for his work saving the trees along Main Street. He is a valuable community asset.
Singer/songwriter Bill Hudson spoke about the Feel Good Tour which takes musical instruments to school children in New Orleans. If you have any old instruments to donate please call 540-366-7290. An organ is being donated.
Nora Gallardo announced a packing party for Pastors for Peace will be held Saturday June7th 4pm-8pm at Nora and Eugene's Plattekill house. Donations are appreciated, Please call 845-542-0557 for more information.
Sandra Kazam spoke about the effort to save 7000 acres of land from development which culminated in the creation of the Stewart State Forest. A community bike ride is being held Sunday June 8th. There are 9, 16, and 18 mile long trails. Pre-event registration is $25 to support the activities of SPARC to maintain and preserve the land. Contact Ralph Grimaldi 845-496-9487 for more information.
Monmoth County Friends of Clearwater will be holding their annual traveling environmental festival August 16-17th contact info@mcclearwater.org or go to
www.mcclearwater.org for more information
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse Saturday May 10th is Phil Ochs Song Night featuring: John Flynn, Greg Greenway, Kim & Reggie Harris, Magpie, Pat Wictor Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY , Audience songfest at 6:45pm - Concert begins at 7:30pm.$20 at door / $17.50 online - children 6-12 $10
Mel Healy created a digitally re-mastered CD of original Broad Old River recordings by the Hudson River Sloop Singers. The first set sold out but they are creating a new CD with additional songs. Proceeds are to be split between Clearwater and the Beacon Sloop Club. A series of six limited edition framed matter photographs by Econosmith singed by Pete and Toshi Seeger are for sale. They can be viewed at the Clearwater web site. Contact Mel Healy for more information about the CD or Prints at melhealy@yahoo.com or 845-744-5483 or mhealy@frontiernet.net.
Respectively presented,
David Eberle, Secretary
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
In attendance: Saul Rozinsky, Steven Van der Merwe, Gigi Fris, Mary Schmalz, David Cohen, Ron Bell, Kevin Haydon, Phyllis Newham, Jim Finnigan, Rick Price, Edmund Fitzgerald
The Meeting was called to order by Saul Rozinsky President at 7:30 pm.
The Woody: Gigi Fris
The boat will be launched on Friday, May 3,at 3:30 PM. Work on the centerboard trunk and ribs has been completed. A motion was introduced to authorize payment of 2 bills for work on the centerboard trunk and ribs. Motion passed.
Earth Day Results:David Cohen
The signage was not adequate, signs should have been larger..Discussion followed relating to large
wooden signs that need refurbishing or replacing. Saul proposed putting large banner on BSC chimney and also repainting signs for roadways into festivals. He will ask for help with this at general meeting.
Art Project Status:
Gigi Fris explained that grants from Dutchess Council on Arts and the Puffin foundation totaling $1850.00 have been received toward a mural to be completed and displayed in City of Beacon. A discussion followed regarding BSC responsibilities for documentation, insurance, additional fundraising and other issues related to the grants and the project itself. Gigi stated that she will be responsible for any additional fundraising. A sample of the planned project was available for the
board to see. Some questions arose about its portability which were resolved. Jim Finnigan and Saul discussed a contract with Rick Price. Jim submitted a contract to Rick for his review. Saul stressed to Rick that if he found any problem with the contract he would be glad to change or rewrite in a simpler format. It was agreed that when a signed contract is in place Jim will write Rick a check according
to the grant stipulations. There were many questions concerning the grant and how it will be reported. A discussion followed with input from Ed Fitzgerald, Jim Finnigan, Kevin Haydon and others.
Storage space at Settlement Camp:
Saul is discussing issues with Mayor Gold.
Memorandum of Understanding:
David Cohen noted that we should be discussing a memorandum of understanding with COB to include our continued presence in Beacon Harbor, availability of electric, water and sewer and a standing membership on the Beacon Waterfront committee. Parking for boaters is also an issue, especially for boaters with limited mobility who need to park close to the river. Saul suggested that boater parking should be further south near Scenic Hudson property so boaters do not have to compete with commuters for parking spaces.
Lawsuit:
Saul reported that the lawsuit our attorney proposed against Riverpool has been dropped. The lawsuit against BSC and the City of Beacon continues, however.
Strawberry Festival: Phyllis Newham
The Strawberry Festival is on track so far. We need to get ovens, trailer, strawberry cooler box. Permit fees for use of the park have increased dramatically. We are discussing these fees with the city for appropriateness and accuracy. A strawberry committee meeting will be held soon. The date will be announced at the general meeting.
New Business:
Mary Schmalz- presented proposal to participate in the Hudson Valley Ramble again this year. The Executive committee agreed. The event will be on Sept.21st to coincide with the Go Zero race.
Phyllis Newham suggested that we need time following the general meeting to speak with other club
members and guests. Saul will ask Pete if the aftermeeting music could be delayed or played acoustically to accommodate other member needs. Motion to adjourn. Seconded. meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully,
Phyllis Newham, acting Secretary
The Meeting was called to order by Saul Rozinsky President at 7:30 pm.
The Woody: Gigi Fris
The boat will be launched on Friday, May 3,at 3:30 PM. Work on the centerboard trunk and ribs has been completed. A motion was introduced to authorize payment of 2 bills for work on the centerboard trunk and ribs. Motion passed.
Earth Day Results:David Cohen
The signage was not adequate, signs should have been larger..Discussion followed relating to large
wooden signs that need refurbishing or replacing. Saul proposed putting large banner on BSC chimney and also repainting signs for roadways into festivals. He will ask for help with this at general meeting.
Art Project Status:
Gigi Fris explained that grants from Dutchess Council on Arts and the Puffin foundation totaling $1850.00 have been received toward a mural to be completed and displayed in City of Beacon. A discussion followed regarding BSC responsibilities for documentation, insurance, additional fundraising and other issues related to the grants and the project itself. Gigi stated that she will be responsible for any additional fundraising. A sample of the planned project was available for the
board to see. Some questions arose about its portability which were resolved. Jim Finnigan and Saul discussed a contract with Rick Price. Jim submitted a contract to Rick for his review. Saul stressed to Rick that if he found any problem with the contract he would be glad to change or rewrite in a simpler format. It was agreed that when a signed contract is in place Jim will write Rick a check according
to the grant stipulations. There were many questions concerning the grant and how it will be reported. A discussion followed with input from Ed Fitzgerald, Jim Finnigan, Kevin Haydon and others.
Storage space at Settlement Camp:
Saul is discussing issues with Mayor Gold.
Memorandum of Understanding:
David Cohen noted that we should be discussing a memorandum of understanding with COB to include our continued presence in Beacon Harbor, availability of electric, water and sewer and a standing membership on the Beacon Waterfront committee. Parking for boaters is also an issue, especially for boaters with limited mobility who need to park close to the river. Saul suggested that boater parking should be further south near Scenic Hudson property so boaters do not have to compete with commuters for parking spaces.
Lawsuit:
Saul reported that the lawsuit our attorney proposed against Riverpool has been dropped. The lawsuit against BSC and the City of Beacon continues, however.
Strawberry Festival: Phyllis Newham
The Strawberry Festival is on track so far. We need to get ovens, trailer, strawberry cooler box. Permit fees for use of the park have increased dramatically. We are discussing these fees with the city for appropriateness and accuracy. A strawberry committee meeting will be held soon. The date will be announced at the general meeting.
New Business:
Mary Schmalz- presented proposal to participate in the Hudson Valley Ramble again this year. The Executive committee agreed. The event will be on Sept.21st to coincide with the Go Zero race.
Phyllis Newham suggested that we need time following the general meeting to speak with other club
members and guests. Saul will ask Pete if the aftermeeting music could be delayed or played acoustically to accommodate other member needs. Motion to adjourn. Seconded. meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully,
Phyllis Newham, acting Secretary