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Last Meeting Minutes
by Frank Ohrt


Houston Canoe Club
General Membership Meeting
November 13, 2019
Bayland Park Community Center
Recorder: Frank Ohrt
 
  Bob Naeger
   Commodore Bob Naeger called the meeting to order. Officers present were Mr Naeger, Vice Commodore Dan Roy, Fleet Captain Natalie Wiest, Newsletter Editor John Rich, Boatswain Paul Woodcock, and Recorder Frank Ohrt. Purser Kent Walters arrived late, but he was forgiven on the grounds that we couldn’t do without him.

   Mr. Naeger called attention the pre-meeting dinner at Cafe Piquet, and the post-meeting gathering at Jax’s. He asked that the minutes of the previous month’s meetings be approved. It was so moved, seconded, and approved.

 
  Natalie Wiest 
   Ms. Wiest gave the Fleet Captain’s report. Recent trips and leaders were:
Oct. 4:   Big Bend, Upper Canyons of the Rio Grande, Kent Walters (with video);
Oct. 20: Rotary Regatta, Clear Creek (no participants);
Oct. 20: Miles and Mussels #17, Brazos River, Bruce Bodson;
Oct. 27: Lake Charlotte, Natalie Wiest;
Nov. 3: Goliad Flotilla, San Antonio River, Fran Wilcox.

Coming trips announced were:
Nov. 16: East Double Fork Bayou, Tom Douglas;
Dec. 8:   “Cypress Wonderland” (Trinity River/Lake Charlotte), Tom Douglas;
Dec. 19: Trinity River Christmas Bird Count, Bruce Bodson;
Dec. 28: Old River Christmas Bird Count, Bruce Bodson;
Jan. 4:    San Jacinto River Christmas Bird Count, Bruce Bodson.

   Mileage leaders and miles paddled were:

 David Portz:     464.80
 Bruce Bodson:    407.38
 Brent Hwang:    203.55
 Kent Walters:    194.67
 Ken McCormick:    169.33
 Amy McGee:    166.02
 Alan Nunns:     158.67
 Fran Wilcox:    106.02
 Natalie Wiest:    101.07
 Mary Rogan:     99.26

   Mr. Woodcock gave the Boatswain’s report. There was one new member, Constantin Platon.

   Mr. Walters gave the Purser’s report. There are some large expenses coming due, but they are covered in the budget. We’re still fine, financially.

   Bruce Bodson announced the slate of officers nominated for the coming year. It was moved that the club accept the nominations. It was seconded, and so approved.

   
Paul Woodcock   Kent Walters   Bruce Bodson

   Mr. Roy introduced the evenings speaker, Ms. Charrish Stevens of the US Forest Service, who gave a talk on the freshwater mussels of Texas.

   
Dan Roy   Charrish Stevens   Bob Naeger & 
Charrish

 

   Mr. Naeger adjourned the meeting.

General Meeting Recorder,
Frank Ohrt


Houston Canoe Club
Board Meeting
November 6, 2019
 Bayland Park Community Center
Recorder: Frank Ohrt
   Commodore Bob Naeger called the meeting to order. Present were Mr. Naeger, Fleet Captain Natalie Wiest, Newsletter Editor John Rich, Boatswain Paul Woodcock, and Recorder Frank Ohrt. Purser Kent Walters joined later, by telephone.

   Mr. Naeger and Ms. Wiest discussed the ACA insurance situation, and whether that insurance was worth the cost (or anything at all).

   The board discussed the upcoming general meeting. Mr. Woodcock offered to give a Safety Minute. It was suggested that the board have a method for holding an actual election, in case there were more than one nomination for an office. A show of hands was suggested, in the rare event that there were actually more than one person interested in serving in any office. Mr. Naeger said that both Bruce Bodson and Vice Commodore Dan Roy had biographical information for the next meeting’s speaker.

   There was much discussion of the details and logistics of the Christmas Party. Mr. Ohrt reported that all was well, if more complicated than in previous years. It was agreed that the January board meeting would include both 2019’s and 2020’s officers, to facilitate the transfer of duties. Mr. Naeger mentioned that we might need a bigger room. Ms. Wiest said that she would continue to deal with the 2019 “100 Miler” awards in the new year.

   Mr. Naeger brought up the need to update the website, and asked what our options would be if the club could not find a member to serve as Webmaster. It was suggested that the club approach the HASK member who designed their website for help with ours. Mr. Ohrt asked that any changes include a streamlining of access to information on the site. There was much discussion.

   Mr. Naeger discussed the agenda for the December 4 board meeting. Officers were asked to bring suggestions for improving the web site, prepare for the transition to the coming year’s officers, and conclude the annual inventory of HCC ’s various supplies and records.

   Mr. Naeger adjourned the meeting.


Board Meeting Recorder,
Frank Ohrt