Minutes for Annual I.P.C.D.A. Meeting held at Tred Avon YC on 8/27/10

Meeting called to order at 5:10 PM

Fleet roll call – Fleets present

Tred Avon, Potomac, Skokie Lagoons, Hoover Reservoir, and Open, no fleet

Old Business

Pat Hilliard discussed progress being made on new Innovator boats. 1 and ½ prototypes completed to date. Pat has been adjusting the builds as to create the best strength to weight. Target weight is 140lbs and Pat feels this is doable. Pat expects to have a complete boat available on November 1, 2010, barring any additional complications. Target cost projected at $6,500.00.

As a note, Charlie indicated the class has 10 masts available for purchase.

It was also noted that “Danny Coughlin” has the Burtis blade molds.

Scott Williamson also commented on the Tank conversion project. John Gephardt, member of SSA and retired Naval Architect was engineering the project. Paul Hull mentioned that Dell Walters has investigated this unique project and thought this was a really difficult project.

Treasures Report – Currently 30 active memberships. That the class recently purchased the 10 spars previously mentioned above. The class has approximately 16K in the bank.

New Business – Much discussion on current Region rule for weight increase to modern boats. Jonathan Bartlett thought a re-visit might be appropriate, perhaps to reduce the current 20Lb increase to the modern boats. Paul Hull and Steve Lavender indicated that the current rule seemed sufficient. After discussion it was concluded that no motion for change was needed at this time.

Election of Officers: Motion made by Steve Lavender to maintain current slate of officers, seconded by Bill Lane. Vote taken and passed

2011 Internationals – Steve Lavender offered to host at Hoover Reservoir near Columbus Ohio. Club member housing to be investigated, tentative dates June or July 2011. Show of hands for current 2010 boats who would travel to Ohio – 6 participants noted.

Regardless of actual location, it was requested that our event NOT coincide with an OPTI or 420 event with concern for loss of potential crews.

Vote of thanks to the Tred Avon Yacht Club, Fleet Captain Sean Callahan, Vice Commodore Chris Koch, and PRO(s) Dave Pulzone and Doug Firth for their help in organizing, hosting, and running the 2010 Internationals.

With no additional new business requested to be brought, Steve Lavender motioned to adjourn, seconded by Jonathan Bartlett.

Meeting closed at 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted, M Hecky