August Meeting Minutes

The August 11th meeting of the South Shore Outboard Association was called to order by Commodore Alan Akerstrom at 8:30 PM. The Meeting was held at The Thompson’s Barn in Mansfield, Massachusetts and there were NINE members present.

Secretary’s Report - The Minutes of the July Meeting were accepted as printed in the Newsletter. Treasurer’s Report – There was no treasury Report as the Treasurer Dick Currier was away on vacation. It was noted that we need to reconcile the Vermont Race Income and Expenses in order to make a donation to the Rutland Regional Cancer Center.

Membership – Membership Chairman Mike Akerstrom reported that the membership numbers are as follows: We currently have 94 members comprised of: 71 – Racing; 13 – non racing; and 10 Life members. The membership list is now posted on the website. Any member that does not want any of their information on the site, contact Paul @ paul.luippold@comcast.net and he will edit your information. Members are also asked to review their information that is posted on the website. Many members use this information as a directory and it is important to keep this information current. Also, if you have not received a 2010 SSOA Membership card, contact Mike Akerstrom.

Equipment –

  1. The OMC engine has been repaired by Billy Allen and Paul Krause.

  2. All of the equipment is in Kingston, NH.

  3. The blue rescue trailer will have the tires replaced.

  4. Alan A. will repair and upgrade the speaker connections. He found two bad speakers and has purchased new speakers to replace them. All of the cable ends have been replaced by Alan.

  5. Steve N. will check the equipment and purchase buoys, rope, anchors etc. as needed for Haverhill.

Website – The Commodore will have the Clubs 2010 APBA Certificate of Good Standing posted on the site.

Standish, Maine – Books are closed for another season.

Hubbardton, Vermont – The only open issue is the donation amount to be sent to the Rutland Regional Cancer Center.

Haverhill, Mass - The Crescent Yacht Club (CYC) has held several organizational meetings and everything is progressing. CYC is selling class sponsorships whereby the sponsor will provide a biography of their business and our announcers will provide air time for the sponsor before and after the running of that particular class. This will provide the sponsors with more direct exposure to the crowd than they would receive through a program book and eliminate the cost of putting a book together. The CYC has also set up a website specifically for this event. There will be a minimum of two press releases prior to the race and real estate style signs will be located throughout the City. The CYC will undertake the selling of event tee shirts.

Taunton, Mass – Bill Giles reported that he has started the permit process for this year’s event. He has submitted the Sanction and insurance applications. In recognition of the tenth year anniversary of their passing, the event will be named the “Joc and Nancy Rosado Memorial Regatta”. Brian Thompson is making arrangements with Fallon Ambulance for their services. Steve N. will purchase the Olympic style medals for awards Saturday & Sunday. We will coordinate the movement of the Club equipment from Haverhill to Taunton at the conclusion of the Haverhill race.

Kingston, NH – This will be an APBA – CBF joint sanction scheduled for September 25 & 26th. We will continue the three days of racing in two days format. Similar to last year, classes with five or more boats will run an additional heat on Saturday constituting the third day of racing for APBA points. In addition to the Can-AM Challenge on Saturday, we will run the first SSOA All Star Race as the last event of the day on Sunday. The five lap race will consist of a twelve boat field with a beach start. To be selected to the field, you must be an SSOA member and be ranked in the top three in SSOA points from the following classes: 20SSH, 25SSH, CSH and OSY400. There will be a winner take all purse of $250.00.

Banquet – Harriet Thompson reserved the Chateau Restaurant in Norton, Massachusetts for the Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held November 20, 2010. The room is reserved from 7-11PM. The Restaurant bar will be open prior to the banquet for an informal cocktail hour. (www.chateaurestaurant.com)

2011 Officers – Per the Club By-Laws, a nominating committee will be formed for the purpose of comprising a slate of candidates for the election of the 2011 officers.

Safety – Region Chairman Charlie Gonyea reported at the previous meeting that APBA has emphasized the importance of the Risk Managers responsibilities at race events. The Club will insure that we are in compliance with all requirements prior to racing at Haverhill.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:25PM. Next Meeting will be September 8th at the Thompson’s Barn.



Help Wanted

The Club is in dire need of an individual who would be interested in coordinating the inventory of the Club Equipment. The duties would include keeping track of race day supplies and insuring that the patrol boats, judges stand, radios, PA systems etc. are in working order on race day. The maintenance of our patrol boat engines would continue to be done by our Club Marine Technicians. This would be a great opportunity for a non racing member (or members) to help contribute to the continued success of South Shore Outboard. A check list will be developed to guide the coordinator through the tasks. No experience required!!