Minutes of the Ship's Committee Meetings

April 7, 2008

Minutes of Parents Meeting 07 April 2008

In attendance were Rob Freas, Dona Hokinson, Barb Wallach, Josh Wallach, Dorri Hancock, Mike Hancock, Roger Boyer, Judy Harris, Theresa Foreston, 
Rob Freas

1.	Discussed upcoming Minto Rendezvous
2.	Super activity voted upon by Quarterdeck – Cozumel dive trip in December and Northern Tier trip during summer of 2009
3.	Galveston Base might be a long sail – possibly Corpus
4.	Gremlin needs a survey

Josh Wallach will head the Finance Committee. Josh, Dona and Dorri will meet to organize a Finance Committee

Dorri Hancock will head the Boats and Gear Committee, which will include Rob Freas and Josh Wallach

Dona, Dorri and Josh will be added to the ship checking account. The address on the account will be changed to the church address

Dona will make arrangements for the ship to participate in the annual Blessing of the Fleet to be held 04 May

Rob Freas announced that we have a donation of a Catalina 22, motor and trailer. The donation was made by Bill Fuqua.

Barb Wallach will chair the new Recruiting and Publicity Committee

March 2, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 18:15

In attendance were Josh Wallach, Barb Wallach, Dona Hokinson, Rob Freas, Dorri Hancock, Mike Hancock, Roger Boyer, and Kyle Bennett.

Rob Freas announced that Alexander will be responsible for menus on the Double Bayou trip. 

Rob Freas comments:
1.	The invitational on sail Gremlin held on 24 February was a success. Five youth participated and had a good time in spite of being becalmed.
2.	Female leadership is needed for the Double Bayou sail March 15-16.  Dorri to do if need be. Cost should be $15.
3.	We have a sailing opportunity to sail on 11 March with some Norwegian Sea Scouts. The sail would be on Gremlin and a number of SHAC boats
4.	We have three SEAS applicants, Mark H., Megan H., and Alexander F.
5.	We need a committee for Galveston base.
6.	A budget for boat maintenance was submitted.

 A general discussion of selling boats followed. Lyons Pride is the most likely candidate. Mike H. to check into selling Lyons Pride.

Roger Boyer announced that the church kitchen is available for the spaghetti lunch fundraiser on 8 March. We need everybody here Saturday at the church around 7:30am. 
Delivery drivers will leave at 11:00 with meals, which should be delivered by noon. We need two youth in work uniform for each delivery vehicle.

Mike H. discussed the Boaters Resale Shop flea market. We have an opportunity to set up a hot dog stand if we would like.  
Josh W mentioned TMCA and the possibility of selling food at their nautical flea market.

Rob F. suggested that we form a committee to deal with slips when SHAC boats move to Lakewood. Mike H. to get information on the lease that Lakewood 
just signed on the Strickler Building with GBSPS. The agreement could serve as a model for a future agreement regarding a pier at Lakewood.

The group discussed doing dinner for GBSPS. Their monthly meeting usually draws about 100 people. We would need a venue. Possibilities include 
the Seabrook Community House, the Kemah Community Center, and others. Somebody mentioned that the chocolate fountain would be a good draw that that meeting.

Rob F. will be Adult Advisor for the Minto Rendezvous.

Kyle Bennett will get 2 SCUBA tanks for this weekend’s propeller replacement on Venture. Mike H. announced that Lakewood Yacht Service has offered 
to donate a prop or $300 to the ship. The new prop should be a 13/9 LH 3 blade. Josh W. will contact regarding a possible donated prop for Venture.

Mike H. mentioned that several boats have leaks that need repair. Windows on Venture are not original, having been fabricated by the PO. Venture 
has some deck delamination that needs repair. We need some epoxy. Josh W. to contact Blackburn Marine for a possible epoxy donation. Given repairs 
needed on all boats, we need several gallons of epoxy. 

The meeting was adjourned at 19:50

February 4, 2008

Meeting was called to order at 19:15. In attendance were Rob Freas, Roger Boyer, Mike Hancock, Dona Hoakinson, Gus Rodriguez, and Al Forsten. 

In completing the recharter, Roger Boyer advised that applications are needed for Mike Hancock, Megan Hancock, Emmie Coughenour, Dorri Hancock.

The committee scheduled a meeting for Monday, 11 February to complete the National Flagship package. Participants to be named on Wednesday. 
Adults will provide laptops.

The committee discussed Seal Candidate issues and concluded that all need more sail training to build confidence in their abilities.

The 06 Feb ship meeting will be a pizza party at Double Dave’s. Kyle Bennett to arrange and email Mates.

Roger Boyer reported that the 08 March spaghetti fundraiser is on track to raise $1500 and possibly $2000 for the ship. All adults will be 
needed for support.

Jay Bost reported that WinterFest is not as desirable function as in the past. The committee concluded that we will not participate in the future.

Mike Hancock discussed the Mardi Gras sail on 02-03 February. Cazador and Gremlin made the trip. All ship members seemed to have a good time, 
and boats and crew returned without damage or injury. The youth universally agreed that the Mardi Gras activities provided them with a most 
memorable learning experience.

Dona Hokanson gave a Venture Crew Bash update. Due to escalating costs, it was decided to not participate in this event.

Jay Bost was appointed the Adult Advisor for the Double Bayou sail. Megan Hancock is the youth chair.

Roger Boyer suggested that we do a service project. Possiblities include a project for the church, beach cleanup, Clear Creek cleanup, 
and crab trap removal.

Mike Hancock was named Adult Advisor for the Minto Rendezvous, subject to work schedule verification.

Dona Hokanson was appointed Adult Advisor for Keels and Wheels.

Meeting was adjourned at 21:15