These minutes are from memory. The meeting occurred Saturday September 12, 2009 prior to the rum party so they should be fairly accurate. If I have omitted or misrepresented any information feel free to contact me and I will update the minutes accordingly.
President’s Report:
Class Funds
- I do not have the class funds that have accumulated from previous years.
- We received $600.00 in class dues (20 members)
- Spent $219.70 on Rum Parties
- Spent $204.80 on Website hosting for last year and this year.
- The year end balance is $175.50
Regatta Participation
I have been tracking some key statistics regarding regatta participation. The data is from the regatta results that have been maintained on the Kirby website.
The number of different Kirby 25’s that have participated in regattas:
| Year | Sum of Total Boats |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 25 |
As you can see this number has increased this year which is moving in the right direction. We have gained three boats (Overkill, Skidbladner, and Rock ‘n Roll) and lost one (Stonkin’).
I also track the average number of boats participating in regattas:
| Regatta | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | |
| | Local | Away | Total | Local | Away | Total | Local | Away | Total | Local | Away | Total |
| NSC | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| YYC | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| FBYC | 2 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| DYC | 9 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| BYC | 5 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| | 4.2 | 6.8 | 11 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
You can see that the average number of boats attending regattas is also increasing.
I am hoping that the DYC Spring Kirby 25 Regatta will set a new record for attendance, so put June 5-6 in your calendar.
2010 Regatta Schedule
The following two motions were voted on and passed by a majority:
- The 2010 schedule has changed. We have taken the Nepean One Design Regatta off of the Road Warrior Series but, do not let this deter you from participating as it is a well run regatta and the host club is great.
- The DYC Spring Kirby 25 Regatta (not the official name) will be part of the Road Warrior Series
Annual Dues:
a. No changes were made regarding the annual dues. It will remain $30 CAD for the next year.
b. The discussion of the dues collection went as follows:
- President whined about how collecting dues from people is a pain in the ass.
- It was proposed that the Class will provide all registrars at upcoming Class regattas with a list of paid members. If the person trying to enter the regatta is not on the list dues will have to be paid at that time. Failing that the boat will not be allowed on the One-design course as it is not bound by the Class Association rules. We’ll see how this works out in the real world J
Election of Honorary Members:
- The Election of Honorary Members did not occur. Instead a discussion of the definition of an Honorary Member ensued.
o The membership agreed that an Honorary Member would essentially be a member of the class for life and not be required to pay dues. Aside from that we would also have a section of the website dedicated to these members listing their accomplishments and contributions with regards to the class.
- The election process was discussed.
o It was decided by the class that any member past or present could be nominated.
o Once nominations have closed the membership would have two votes to cast.
o At the end of voting the two nominees who have the most votes will become Honorary Members.
o The elections will occur annually.
Election of Officers and committee members:
- Max Keeping re-volunteered for President
- Ken Stremlaw was elected for Vice President (he was the only nominee as well)
- Simon Krall was elected as the Class Treasurer (again the only nominee)
General Discussion:
- Wind minimums were discussed as something that we work out on the forums in order to have them included in the constitution. The general consensus was that steady 3 knot minimum would be required prior to starting a race for the Kirby fleet.
- Limiting the duration of the first leg of race was also discussed. It was suggested that if the first leg is not finished in 40 minutes the race would be abandoned.
Meeting was adjourned.
