BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Fred Giannini, President,; Mark Wormley, Executive V.P.; Bill Armer, Athletic Director; Sheryl Cobb—Recording Secretary; Carolyn Strawn-Parnell, Terry Trinidad, Jane Bockus, Jan War --Directors at Large, Stephanie Amick--Guest
CALL TO ORDER: 6:37am
MINUTES: Approved from 5/9/08 posted on website.
REPORTS:
Communications:
Note posted on KCC bulletin board. Handwritten and no signature so no one to respond to.
Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce—renew membership? Peter Lasich recommends non-renewal.
Received a note from Ryan Daugherty acknowledging scholarship receipt.
Treasurer: April report. Accepted report unanimously.
Membership: Still having new members join
Athletics:
Practices are full and growing.
Ergometer—replacement parts have been ordered from manufacturer. Signs posted for what is allowed to be adjusted. No one should do repairs except Bill.
IVF Fundraiser—Kona Marathon (Men & Women) have aid station and course monitors. IVF (Women’s program) Brunch—7/6—Keauhou Yacht Club $25/each—door prizes given, possible silent auction, entertainment—might be used for other off-island races if women choose not to attend World Sprints.
50’s men & 18 boys not going to attend World Sprints. 60’s men and women’s crew still assessing costs, etc. August 1, 2008 will be final date for individuals/crews to reimburse club for any IVF fees already paid.
Canoe purchase planning—working on saving funds—use for Molokai. Kainalani and Kahanamoku are on the repair blocks.
Kona Athletic (Bill Rosehill) has offered to let women’s crew use his new koa for Liliuokalani and Molokai. No fee has been discussed.
Paddlers who have not paid their dues will not be allowed to race on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
Race Secretary:
Moku/HCRA: MOH Report—Meeting tonight after lane drawing.
Operations:
Canoe repair progress—awaiting proposal from Kalani and Gil. Need to follow up on this so further dry rot can be prevented.
Old Business: No old business on agenda.
New Business:
Founder’s regatta—1/4 mile course to be set, applications have been sent in, Randy Miller—one escort boat, Jan on flag setting crew (Shawn & Linda Greentree with Arnold’s help), flags come from Moku after previous regatta. Novice B crews will be assigned to keeping respective bathrooms clean, coaches to assign crews for food booths, merchandise, etc.
Use of canoes at other times—policy for taking boats out at other times—Persons wanting to take canoes out at other than club set practice or recreational paddling times need to contact Board member or coach and must have qualified steersman, carry stirrup ropes, sign waivers prior to taking out canoe. Steersman needs to be comfortable with ages and swimming abilities of all members of crew. If swimming ability is in question, a lifejacket must be worn. This policy to be posted on bulletin board, in paddle shed and on waiver clipboard.
Thievery at halau—cops are doing more patrol as there have been 45 thefts in the last few weeks. Jane will contact KIC to inform them of the problem.
Funding proposal for GEMS—looking in mail for proposal for funding. Check again next meeting.
Post Season Party—after long distance season—October 18th. All members invited—support club unity. To be discussed further at next meeting.
Next Meeting: Friday, July 4,2008, 6:30 am Teshima’s Restaurant
Meeting adjourned at 8:19am
Action Item List
Bumper stickers—Jane to follow through with bumper stickers and possibly decals for members and for sale.
To do list for July regatta still being circulated. Medals & Hats are in and T-shirt design has been approved. Bill will send updated list to Board members for their follow-ups.
Bill to contact Ross Daugherty regarding possible Eagle Scout project at halau.
Jane to contact KIC about thievery issues.
Bill to discuss Lele Wa’a repairs with Gil and Kalani in order to get proposal. | 
