Commodore John Ohrt presided at the meeting.
John announced that the Pool sessions at the Dad’s Club located at I-10 and Bingle will resume in January on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The cost is $5 for ACA members and $10 for non-members.
John announced that there will be no general meeting in December. Instead there will be a brief meeting during the Christmas party.
John introduced the officers in attendance.
The recorder’s report was read and accepted.
Lillian Tigard thanked the HCC for their generosity in giving the awards for the National Freestyle Competition. There were 22 students that attended the clinics and 14 competitors from all over the country. It was a high quality competition and if anyone wants a DVD or tape of the competition, Lillian has them available for $23 or $15 respectively.
Fraser Baker gave the fleet captain’s report including asking persons to describe past trips and to announce upcoming trips. Fraser announced that the annual freeze trip will be January 31, 2004.
The Christmas party will be Dec. 13 from 7-10 at the Northwest Fitness Club. Cheryl announced that the club will provide turkey, ham and beer and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share.
The following officers for 2004 were elected unanimously:
- Commodore – John Ohrt
- Vice Commodore – Mary Zabrowski
- Recorder – Anne Olden
- Purser – Anna King
- Newsletter Editor – Sherri Blifford
- Fleet Captain – Fraser Baker
- Governor (3-years) – Ron Nunnelly
- Governor (1-year) – Ken Anderson
And Paul Woodcock has another year in his 3-year term to complete.
Mary Z. introduced Natasha who gave an extremely interesting presentation on the Rivers of Russia.
The meeting was adjourned.
For those interested, Lillian Tigard showed the National Freestyle Competition video after the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary W. Carter