Friday Morning Minutes
Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society Minutes for August 20, 2010--a NON-Meeting gathering as only two officers were present. 14 members attended, Torgy presiding. Bob Brody’s crew of 5 took the Island Star to Heart Lake to determine the water line. David now knows his camera’s waterline. Two coats of primer have been applied to the Star; putty and sanding work continues. The upcoming Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival on Sept. 11 was discussed. There’s a Builders’ Race and a general race in which OARS members will participate. The logistics of getting the crew and boats from Keystone to Port Townsend were discussed. Torgy will write and submit a float plan for the out-of-area rowing event. The start time for the race is 9:30 AM. There is a schooner race featured in the afternoon. Michelle has designed a flyer announcing the Island Star Launch Party which Art posted to the membership e-addresses. Friday AM rowers left at 8:00; “non”-meeting adjourned. Minutes submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec.
13 August 2010 Called to order at 07:27 by Carlann Copps. 12 members present. John Guinn passed out OARS “business” cards that Diane had printed at Bayshore. Michele said the Thursday 2 SEP potluck to celebrate completion of the Island Star may include new T-shirts to be worn over long-sleeved red and blue shirts for a photo-op. She showed the original of the OARS logo that shows an old-fashioned launching of a Cornish gig. There is a Small Boat Center Newsletter being written and OARS history and recent activities are to be included. Phil Eley showed pictures of the Island Star with pumpkin-colored primer on its hull. Jim Laurel reported the Island Star will be taken to Hart Lake to determine waterline and to address thwart knee and thwart pad issues. Minutes from August 6, 2010 15 members were present. Work on the leathers has been postponed for a while. Lexie read the Treasurer’s Report. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to make the final payment of $3000 to Emerald Marine for completion of the Island Star. The rudder is made, and final details are underway. David contributed all the crooks, and would like a letter for tax credit. The oar locks are being made—there’s a fee of $100 for the mold cast, and the whole package is $200. Two split thwart pads or cushions are going to be needed to allow rowers to sit close to the gunnels. Phil shared pictures of the thwart knee positioning which differs somewhat from the Salish Star. Modifications had been made to increase the boat’s stiffness. Fashioning the pads will be an additional expense. A cover for the new boat, and bags or suspenders for life jackets will need to be added. The race is on for September 11 in Port Townsend. We plan to launch the Island Star on September 1 which gives practice time after it leaves Emerald Marine. Today the boat is being moved to the tent for painting. A Launch Party is planned for Sept. 2. Phil addressed the previous plan to display the Island Star at the Skagit County Fair. Apparently next year would be a better time, so no volunteers will be needed. Andy indicated a rowing club in Olympia has shown in building a boat like the Island Star. The Weideman barn is now empty and clean (thanks Phil!), with only brackets and shelving remaining. Wayne has asked about moving the trailers. They could be taken to the Small Boat Center storage area now, and stacked until needed. A call will be made to Weideman’s to inform them of our intent to move the trailers, and Karen will send a letter of thanks for their generosity, allowing our boat—and stuff—storage over the past years. The club picnic was a success! Twenty rowers joined for a pot luck meal and four new rowers had a chance to get out on the water. To ensure continuity of our rowing club, we need to be considering a plan to develop a Junior Rowers organization. Thanks, Steve for providing the grill…and the idea! Phil Eley was recognized for his very artistic photographic history of the Island Star, from its first boards, to the final construction stages. He’s produced a lovely documentation of the work in progress! Meeting adjourned at 8:05. Respectfully submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec. Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society
Minutes from July 30, 2010 14 members present. The minutes from last week were approved as read. Preparation for the potluck on the July 31 Family Fun Day was discussed. A show of hands was requested for a count of how many people may be expected. There seem to be enough Masters planning to attend so there will be lots of on-the-water time. Children’s life jackets are available from the Port. Art is going to post another web announcement reminding members of the time and place. David Jackson made the official request for $100 a month to be paid Emerald Marine for the club’s storage space. Lexie proposed the motion, which was seconded and approved. We have a little bit of leeway for clearing out Weideman’s barn, but everything must be removed and the barn cleaned. Phil has agreed to lead the moving party, and helping hands will meet at the barn on Monday, August 2, at 10:00. Donn reported the Island Star is ready for paint—white with green trim. The Skagit Fair showing of the new boat was discussed—Emerald Marine will be there but we’ll need some club members there to represent OARS and stay with the exhibit. There was a lot of public attention generated when the shelter was replaced, with people asking about OARS, and many were interested in wooden boats. Perhaps we can place a permanent marker that would identify the shelter? Bill McGaw and Chuck Ackerman will be calling members for help cleaning the leathers and oars. They’ll begin with the gig oars, working in the parking lot. Warm weather is needed for the saddle soap process on the leathers. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 AM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec.
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Minutes from July 23; 17 members attended Two guests—Garth Wilson and John Meyers. (John is on his way to Maine with Adventure Cycling on a bike trip.) Old Business: Thanks to Diane Guinn for making the small OARS information cards that are available in the shelter box. Island Star progress report given—thwarts and floor boards are being installed. We’ve received an invitation to display the Island Star at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Center September 10-12. David Jackson requested the club pay the $180 exhibit fee which includes crew passes. Motion was made, seconded and the request for the fee was accepted. OARS is having a Family Day on July 31. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the shelter, and set up tables for a Potluck picnic. You’ll be able to row without any fees, and the Elizabeth Bonaventure will be set for sailing. We do need tables!! August 1st is barn clean-out day! Phil Eley reported that Michele, Steve, and he gave some preliminary sorting and tossing time, leaving some of the paint and paint thinner. Donn and Phil made a dump run to get rid of some of the old paint, but there are approximately 3 pickup loads of stuff remaining to be moved and possibly RE-moved. Phil’s posted some pictures of the previous storage site and on the website, showing what still needs attention. The file cabinet contains paperwork that probably goes back 30 years to the start of the club. The file need to be sorted, and some saved as club historical artifacts. New Business: We need to revisit a previous expectation of the club, which kept all crew members informed of current events. How do we encourage at least one member to attend meetings? The shelter doors are to remain open throughout the summer! Meeting adjourned at 8 A.M.
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Minutes from July 16 17 members attending. Minutes from July 9 were approved as read. Old Business: Jim Laurel reported the East end panel has been cleaned, repaired, and zip ties attached. Applause and appreciation go to all the volunteers who replaced the shelter: Bill McGaw, Jim Laurel, Phil Eley, John Guinn, Rudy Gahler, Bill Testerman, Bob Brodie, Michele Pope, Steve McLean, Keith Wiege, Jack Bernard, Dale Klint, Herb Pearson, and Donn Wilson. If any names have been accidentally omitted, the minutes will be amended right away! While the work was being done, the crew found the frame is going to require some repair, because there is corrosion and a broken weld. The west end panel will need to be cleaned at some point, but it will need to remain in place for the process. Perhaps the Port could be contacted for a floating platform from which we could work? The new shelter cover is twice as strong as the old one, with more durable fabric, yet it’s not as heavy. Now to dispose of the old shelter cover—or should it be stored? It’s at the barn now, but everything in the barn will need to be moved by August 1. The original cost for the shelter design, frame, and cover was $8000. The replacement cover was $3000. Annual maintenance will be needed. Lexie noted that one of our five trailers needs a renewal license. The large silver trailer may be on David’s property. The club needs to move everything out of the barn by August 1. It would be a good idea for some sorting, to determine what needs to be tossed and what will be moved to the new Emerald Marine storage site. On Tuesday (10:30) Phil, Chuck, Bill, and Michelle will begin the moving process by hauling a trailer load of junk-to-go. Bill McGaw reported his research on care of the leathers and he’s ordered some special tallow from a supplier in Connecticut. Leather needs to be cleaned with saddlesoap before being treated with the beef suet tallow. More details will appear in the Tholepin. Rock report: Dale Fowler was given the documentation of photos and compass bearing of the Michelle’s rock. Michelle talked with Bob Elsner who indicated the rocks will be taken care of during the break wall work. New Business: A section in the Wooden Boat Magazine—Currents—featured an article on the Island Star. Phil has new boat pictures showing the longitudinals that have been put in place. Michele reported there will be 27 passengers onboard the Sterling for the Workboat Race on Shipwreck Day tomorrow. Handouts with OARS club information will be put in the storage box in the shelter. We have cards Diane Guinn designed and handouts Michelle had printed earlier that will be easily accessible to give passersby who are interested in the club. Meeting adjourned at 8:05.
Old Anacortes Rowing and Sailing Society Minutes from July 9, 2010 18 members attended. Updates on the Island Star: · Floorboards are being installed · On August 12, the Island Star will be on display at the Skagit County Fair · Donn referred to the original proposal for the Star which called for oar locks like ones on the Salish Star. There are bronze oar locks available for purchase which would better fit our rowing needs. Purchase was approved for quote Andy received of $46 each. Donn reported the modification work on the trailer is complete, and is just waiting for the final fitting. It’s now modified for 24-26 ft. boats. Chuck had inquired about the next issue of the Tholepin, and he can begin when ready. He’s offered to print hard copies. Jim Laurel gave an update on the shelter repairs and replacement: · The East end panel is to be removed/repaired on Tuesday or Weds. · Thursday morning, 10 or more volunteers are needed to replace the cover. A sign-up sheet was passed. · Cleaning the West end panel was discussed, and the challenges presented will require another work day. A channel rock hazard was discussed. Lin Folsom took a compass bearing and Michele photographed the rock, which could possibly be removed while the break wall work is underway. All OARS “stuff” needs to be removed from the Widemann’s barn by August 1. The trailers can stay. New storage will eventually be at a Small Boat Center building, but until that building materializes, the club will contract with Emerald Marine for storage and a work area, $100 a month. Michele requested support from OARS for the Tug Boat Race and sold several more tickets for a “donation” of $50 and a ride on the Sterling. Frank Orr announced Village Pizza is featuring Celtic music on the first and third Weds. of each month, from 6-9. Celtic pizza?? Meeting was adjourned at 8:00. Minutes submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec.
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Minutes from July 2, 2010; 17 members attending. The Treasurer’s Report for June was read showing our total bank funds at the end of the month as $21,266.10. New member, Tom Gates, is interested in subbing—please add his name and phone number to the sub list: (360) 540-1073. License fees for all three trailers were paid last month--$110. The blue trailer is still being adapted for use with the Island Star, so the red trailer will be used for the July 4 parade. Michele, John, and Diane Guinn have worked on getting OARS ready for the parade, and Diane has made small cards to hand out, as well as larger fliers, to let the community know more about the club. Anyone who wants to walk in the parade should be at 2nd and Commercial for the line up at 10:00-10:30. Bill Testerman will be clowning around. A request was made for the Soroptomist rowers to use on July 15, from 5 to 9, for an outing to Saddlebag Island. There are no teams scheduled at that time, so the request was approved. The Marina has requested our current boat registrations and proof of insurance. David will talk to Dale Fowler about updates. A fundraiser for the Small Boat Center is planned for July 17 at 4:00. For a $50 donation you can be on the tug crew aboard the 80’ Sterling, competing in the Work Boat Races. Wear your best pirate garb! Contact Michele Pope or Lin Folsom to reserve one of the twenty available spaces. Progress on the Island Star was reported. Several members have met with the design committee to discuss suggestions for the oar locks. Possibly oar locks that have already been cast could be acquired. These would be the stretcher type in use on the Glide and Erica, an oar lock that’s more adjustable than those on the Annie C. The block and thwarts are going in today, and the completion date for the Island Star is expected to be the end of July. Chuck inquired about the date of the next issue of the Tholepin. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 AM. Minutes submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec.
Happy Fourth of July!!
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13 members present. Minutes from June 18 were approved as read. Visitor Tom Gates is now a new member and would like to be added to the sub list for Friday AM or any other slot. The club’s trip to Guemes for breakfast at Anderson’s was discussed. It was a great success and will likely become an annual event. Bill Testerman shared some background on Win Anderson—his career as a journalist and a boat builder. Special thanks go to Art and Steve, for their organizational help that made the Guemes outing possible. Michelle mentioned there was sand left in the boats returning from Anderson’s last week—rowers aren’t used to launching from a beach, and in the future, we need to be sure shoes are clean. The shelter doors were discussed. They should be left open for now because the zippers are torn again, and the whole shelter is scheduled for replacement and repair in July. Will OARS take part in the Fourth of July parade? Michelle has red, white and blue bunting for the boat is anyone is interested in decorating and towing one of the gigs in the parade. Diane Guinn has a background in event planning which will be helpful in organizing more club activities like the one last week. And Steve will ask if she’d like to take on the task of getting together a team of three or more people to get a boat ready to participate in the parade. The totem at the Trestle will be raised and dedicated from 10-noon today, and free lunch will be served. The Master for the July 2 AM Row is Bill McGaw. Minutes submitted by Karen Eichler, Sec.
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