United States Power Squadrons - District 22 – 2017 Spring Council Meeting
31 March 2017
D/C Warren Maciag, SNcalled the Council meeting to orderat 1405, thanked everyone for their attendance, announced that D/Lt Sami Lucas, JN would be the parliamentarian and called onP/D/C Robert Barber, SN for the Invocation.
Introductions: D/C Maciag introduced our Chief Commander’s Representative V/CGary P. Cheney, SN,P/R/C Ann Bailey, AP, National guest,the District 22 Bridge and Assistants, the Immediate Past Commander, Chair of the Rules, Auditing and Nominating Committees.
Roll Call: District Secretary Sandra Krupa, Pcalled the roll of squadrons and verification of a quorum. Fourteen squadrons were represented, absent with novoting representativeswere theBoca Ciega, Crystal River and Naples Squadrons. Allvoting members, but R/C Jack Purse, SNwere present.
Minutesof the30 September 2016 Council Meeting were accepted as published, with the ratification of the email vote to fill the District Administrative Officer position by P/D/Lt/C Don Cook, SN motion was made by D/Lt/C Krupa, 2nd by D/Lt/C Anderson, AP – motion carried.
Report of the Conference Committee: P/D/C Myles Gee, SN, Conference Negotiator reported:
a.The Fall Council and Conference are scheduled to be held again at the Charlotte County Event Center in Punta Gorda, Councilon October 6 and ConferenceOctober 7. He announced the following room rates for the weekend: Punta Gorda Waterside – city view $69 and water view of $99, Four Points Sheraton - $109 and Wyvern - $115.
b.He also has put a hold at the Center for the 2018 Conferences of April 13 - 16 for the Spring Conference and October 4 - 7 for the Fall Conference and recommended the Council’s approval to pass the dates and location to Conference at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Motion made by D/Lt/C Cook, 2nd by D/Lt Lucas – motion carried.
Financial Report of Treasurer: D/Lt/CHarold Anderson, AP, reported:
- The 2016 Fall Conference came in at a cost of $1,494,which was under budget.
- The C & R showed a profit of $373.
- The District finances year-to-date is in the black.
- All State and Federal reports have been filed in a timely manner.
Awards Committee: P/D/C James Keil, AP recommended the elimination of The Venice Boating Achievement Trophy and D/22 Apollo Beach Boating Safety Award.
Rules Committee: D/Lt Lucas, SN stated the rules committee recommends and moves for the retirement of the awards, 2nd by P/D/C Beckman, SN, motion carried.
Nominating Committee Report: Stf/C Anna Morris, JN reviewed the proposed slate of Candidates for the 2017-2018 Watch Year, noting the resignation of D/Lt Wayne Partie, SN and vacancy in the Assistant Secretary Position. D/C Maciag stated the slate would be brought before the Conference.
Education Fund Report: P/D/C Thomas Krupa, AP reviewed the procedures for donations to Education Fund, stating that letters were sent to Commanders to further explain the process.
Commanders Meeting Report: Cdr Al Lima, AP reported:
- All squadrons were represented except for Boca Ciega, Crystal River and Tampa.
- A positive meeting with many excellent membership ideas discussed
- ABC Course, education questions and uniforms were also discussed.
- The Chair of the Fall Commanders Meeting will be Cdr Ron Ludvig, P of Peace RiverSail and Power Squadron.
Unfinished Business: none
New Business:
- District Officers reported on various aspects of the USPS Annual Meeting:
1)D/C Maciag thought it very upbeat, nice to hear that USPS has cut costs to generate a surplus, PR is changing direction, emphasizing us as America’s Boating Club.
2)D/Lt/C Lomastro emphasized the membership/marketing meeting where member retention ideas were shared.
3)D/Lt/C Cook discussed the squadron assistance program
4)D/1/Lt Nason noted that the AP course is being revamped and 3 new initiatives – ‘Boating for Kids”, Boat Owner Primer and ABC in Spanish course has been approved.
5)D/Lt/C Anderson noted that National is discussing changing squadron categories.
- Committee Appointments by D/Lt/C Susan Lomastro, AP as per attached to the Budget and Finance, Planning, Membership and Member Involvement Committees and moved for their approval, 2nd by Cdr Lima, motion carried unanimously.
Announcements: D/C Maciagreminded members:
- The Margaritaville jointhospitality party will beginat 1645 at the Punta Gorda Boat Club followed byPeace River hosted dinner with D/C provided beverages.
- Roundtables begin at 0900 Saturday morning, preceded by District provided coffee and pastry
- Fall C & R will be held November 6 – 8 at South Seas Plantation.
Adjournment: There being no further business,D/C Maciagadjourned the Council meeting at 1508.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Krupa
D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa, P
District 22 Secretary
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