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The US SAILING One-Design Class Council met at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, RI on April 1, 2005. Chair Jerelyn Biehl was present and Clark Chapin functioned as Secretary. The meeting was called to order at 10:10 AM. Jerelyn Biehl asked the members present to introduce themselves. A list of attendees is attached.
The minutes were approved as posted on the ODCC web site.
Jerelyn discussed the Bylaw and restructuring proposal and how the Board of Directors vote will occur on Sunday.
Clark reported on the slow process of updating the website. The web liason group under Chris Luppens should assist in this regard and is meeting later this weekend.
Lee presented the membership report above. We have the potential to be back to about 150 classes this year. The members present were urged to contact one or more of the lapsed classes to urge their renewal.
Lee discussed the US SAILING database structure. There is a proposal to acquire a new database structure that can also support one-design classes as well as to integrate membership, merchandise and other functions. The Council approved the following resolution: The Council recommends to the Executive Committee that they adopt a computer program which permits a ranking system for class members of member one-design classes.
Cory discussed some of the issues at the ISAF level. Cory is a member of the ISAF Council. Dina Kowalyshyn has also been selected to the ISAF Class Committee. Cory has also been appointed to review the process whereby proposals are submitted through the NGBs to ISAF. ISAF is increasingly trying to take control of various aspects of the International Classes. Classes need to be strong and voice their opinions to their National Governing Body. The World Sailing Games in Austria in 2006 will not include a specific women’s event, although the Hobie Tiger class will be "Open". The ISAF delegation will meet on Friday 1-Apr in the afternoon.
Jerelyn reported that the C-of-C will be held September 28 to October 1 at Bayview YC in Detroit. The deadline for applications is Saturday 14-Aug-05.
Lee Parks discussed the Event Visibility Program and solicited people to staff US SAILING booths at major events. Mary needs also the names of events that can have host the US SAILING Event Visibility Program.
Bernie discussed his survey on the decline in sailing at Marblehead. From 40 years of racing results the decline is dramatic
The Council discussed causes for the decline. Among those included was the compettive spirit that led to a preponderance of drysailing and the corresponding increase of costs.
Carter described the program and enlisted the aid of classes to promote the program, which is open only to US SAILING member classes.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM on Friday and reconvened at 9:30 AM on Saturday 2-Apr with Vice Chair Nat Siddall presiding in the absence of Chair Jerelyn Biehl.
Jeff recapped plans for 2005 and beyond and solicited classes and sites for the event. Grand Malmal YC outside of Little Rock, AR in Y-Flyers is on the calendar for 2006. Classes and sites to host the event are needed for 2007-9.
Last year’s Symposium was attended by 120 sailors and was very successful. Jerelyn and Patty discussed plans for the Symposium in November. The event will be at the Historic Inns in Annapolis. The rate is $93 per night. Ted Beier suggested Scantling Rule development and how you go about major changes. The Council reviewed the topics that were discussed last year with an eye toward which ones should be repeated and replaced. A coordinator for promotion and sponsorship is needed. George Fisher volunteered to assist with a breakout session.
The new US SAILING Assistant Membership Director, Joe Costa, was introduced and discussed initia"tives to increase organizational memberships. Stan Betts suggested fold-open brochures (20 or 30) with membership applications be given to the symposium participants for them to take back to their home clubs and fleets. He also reiterated the Event Visibility Program which puts a face on US SAILING and solicits memberships at major regattas. Training for EVP coordinators is the first Thursday of each month and is a "webinar".
Nat announced the winners of this year’s awards Service: Harry Carpenter. Leadership: Russell Hoyt. Regatta: Bellport Bay Yacht Club. Club Award: Bay Waveland Yacht Club. The Council discussed the need to more widely publicize the awards. Susan Epstein offered to share the CSA e-mail distribution system for information that is of interest to one-design sailors.
Nat discussed the question of generating a list of major one-design Championships. Mike Fisk volunteered to search out the classes and solicit them for a list of their championships.
Dave Rosekrans suggested that a newsletter from the ODCC Chair be sent to the classes. Both Dave Rosekrans and Mike Fisk remarked that they did not seem to be receiving messages from the List Server. Patty Lawrence asked for other information besides the One-Design Awards, C-of-C, Insurance Program, and Authentic Collection, and soliciting ideas for the symposium.
Craig Brown discussed the resistance to the reorganization plan from among the National Offshore Council and the CSA. Stan Betts urged the members (and particularly the members of the Board of Directors) to attend today’s meeting of the CSA for a full and frank discussion. A spirited discussion ensued(!).
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM on Saturday 2-Apr-05. The next meeting of the Council will be on Thursday 20-Oct-05 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. Respectfully Submitted, Clark Chapin Secretary
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