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
coachz66@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
March 12, 2003
These minutes have not been approved. Any changes or amendments will by posted in next month's issue of the Waterline.
Commodore John Ohrt presided over the meeting. John announced that the Red Cross garage closes at 9:00 PM and everyone should park outside if possible.

John introduced the officers.

Mary Carter, recorder read the minutes of the February meeting which were approved as written.

Kevin Casement, purser gave the purser's report: as of January 31, 2003, we had $24,340, and as of February 28, 2003 we had $24,525. The increase is from new memberships and renewals.

Fraser Baker gave the fleet captain's report. He asked for past trips and briefly gave upcoming trips. Fraser reminded everyone that the trips are posted on the web site.

Bob Arthur gave the Rendezvous committee report. The committee has submitted a proposal to the ACA and we are waiting a response.

Anne Olden reported on the TRPA. Post cards were available to send to legislators in support of the 4x4 legislation.

Under new business, the club discussed the negative cash flow and suggested that the newsletter be made available on the web page. Anyone will have access to the newsletter, member or not. Hard copies of the newsletter will be sent to any club member that wants one. Only members will have access to the club roster.

The following motion was made and seconded: to make the newsletter freely available on the HCC web site to the public at large. The motion carried.

John welcomed visitors and encouraged them to join the club.

Mary Z. introduced Paul Woodcock and Dana Enos who gave a very interesting program on how to pack a canoe and what to take on an expedition trip.