Houston Canoe Club Officers and General Meeting Minutes
Officers for 2003
Commodore: John Ohrt
713.877.1504
jcohrtjr@aol.com
Vice Commodore: Mary Zaborowski
713.884.1925
coach66@hotmail.com
Recorder: Mary Carter
713.461.5466
marcar1@pdq.com
Purser: Kevin Casement
713.748.0468
paddlinman@hotmail.com
Fleet Captain: Fraser Baker
713.202.2503
fraser@pobox.com
Newsletter Editor: Sherri Blifford
713.722.9685
sherrib57@hotmail.com
Governor 1: Bill Grimes
713.728.1645
william.grimes@centerpointenergy.com
Governor 2: Anne Olden
713.864.0205
aolden@ix.netcom.com
Governor 3: Paul Woodcock
713.722.4945
wdcck@hotmail.com

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General Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2003
These minutes have not been approved. Any changes or amendments will by posted in next month's issue of the Waterline.
John Ohrt presided at the meeting of the membership. John thanked past officers and introduced this year's officers.

Mary Z. introduced Ron Nunnelly who spoke on building and enjoying wood stripper canoes.

Guests introduced themselves and gave a brief summary of their paddling experience.

The minutes of the December meeting held at the Northwest Fitness Center at the Christmas party were read and approved.

Fraser gave the fleet captain's report on upcoming trips and asked for reports of trips taken.

Kevin gave the purser's report as follows: Operating account $13,602.01; Rendezvous account $6895.76; Reserve $3160.08. Kevin reported that the Club is about "break-even" with last year's dues increase.

Bob Arthur reported on the negotiations with the ACA regarding the Rendezvous.

John reported the subcommittee formed to look into strategies for the future of the newsletter, and asked for 2 volunteers from the membership to help.

John announced the donation to the San Marcos River Foundation, and announced the upcoming dragon boat races.

The Club donated $500 plus collection from the membership to the Red Cross.

63 persons attended the meeting

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Carter
Recorder