GLACIER
LAKES CHAPTER ACBS
January 10, 2010
Board
Meeting: Present: Mark Walters, John Baumann, Linda Allen, Wil
Vidal, John Constable, Jay Wagner, Jack Schneiberg, Dave Doyle,
Gayle Ritter, Howard Schneider, Mary and Mark Willis, and Peter
Meisbauer.
Called to order at 8:45 am. Mark Walters wanted to discuss locations
of the meetings. Wil suggested further west. Highway Harry’s
was suggested for the next meeting and Jay volunteered to organize
the fish fry meeting. Linda suggested having some 1 day outings
with boating and picnics. Gayle volunteered her house for one.
Tax exempt status. Jack relayed that Will is looking into members
of the boat clubs checking into tax exemptions. Our fiscal year
ended 11/09. A problem was brought up that we are not well organized
to either incorporate or register LLC. Jack is willing to do the
organizing, but the club must decide which one. We are currently
chartered for 4.5 years. Wil stated the advantage or disadvantage
for donations to the club. Jack recommended moving forward. The
cost to incorporate is $150. An LLC files tax returns and is much
more informal. The reason to have it is to protect members. It
costs $110 the first time and $50 annual fee. Jack recommends
an LLC. Before a vote, Jack will talk with Jim Meisman from ACBS.
John B motioned to proceed with the LLC investigation. This was
2nd by Jay and all in favor.
2010 Budget: Mark suggested pulling all books together; i.e. Madison/Pewaukee/Glacier
Lakes Chapter, for the end of the year financial report. No need
to change check books. Everyone present agreed.
Wil suggested that Mark needs to begin to think about a location
for the fall banquet. Meeting closed at 9:10 am.
General Meeting: Present: John Baumann, Jeff & Linda
Allen, Mary & Mark Willis, Wil & Mary Vidal, John Constable,
Dave Doyle, Jack Schneiberg, Rob & Gayle Ritter, Jay Wagner,
Mark Walters, Peter Meisbauer, Ken & Gerda Bourgeois, Karl
Johns, Sue Schroeder, Lance and Sue Ehlre, Frank & Helen Petran,
Bob & Ann Kuntzch, Wayne Yankala, Walter Wilde, Rick &
Kathy Malle, Diane & Thomas Forecki.
Called to order @ 9:45 am by our new commodore, Mark Walters.
Linda distributed the minutes from the Oct 18, 2009 banquet meeting.
Ken B moved to approve the minutes as read. Pete 2nd the motion
and unanimously approved.
Old Business: All members present introduced themselves and reported
on their boats.
New Business: Mary W. reported the treasurer’s report. Our
current balance is $2442.45 as of yesterday. We had $115.08 for
name tags, $136.50 for the newsletter, $371.16 for printing, $31
for stop payment on a lost check, plus website fees. Membership
brought in $1485 and a $200 pier donation, plus $28 fall dinner
payment. No vote obtained to accept the records.
Discussion for the Milwaukee Boat Show. Update from Jay. He reported
the space is free. Boats announced for the show are owned by Frank
P, Andy McCormick, Walt Wilde, Dave Doyle and Possibly Tom F.
Outboard engines are welcomed. Move in day is 1/14.
LLC formation is the next item that was discussed
by Jack. Our club could obtain tax exempt status. ACBS, as a whole,
is tax exempt. Jack stated that we are informally organized. Jack
will contact Jim Meisman, with ACBS, to discuss the LLC proposal.
Jack also noted to combine all funds (Pewaukee, Madison, and club)
for an end of the year financial report.
Vice Commodore: Jack had no news to report for
this position.
Pewaukee Boat show: Wil reported that we still owe approx.
$20,000 for the Mod-U-Dock pier. A $4000 donation was made in
’09 and $5000 in ’08. The Pewaukee books still have
approx. $1600 in their account.
Membership: Our membership report was given by
Gayle. She reported that Glacier Lakes is the fastest growing
club in ACBS. 2009 had 133 members with 25 new members. Our newest
members are David and Karen Peck from Appleton. Please renew your
membership.
River Trip: Mark is trying to organize a Milwaukee
or Chicago River trip. There is a problem launching in Chicago.
All agreed to pursue the idea.
One day outings: Mark stated that the board meeting
brought up picnic/boating, one day events. Gayle & Rob have
volunteered to host one on Okauchee Lake. Other locations discussed
were Lake Mills and Winneconne. The events should be finalized
by the April meeting at Highway Harry’s.
2011 National Meeting: Lake Geneva’s Abby
will host this meeting. Wil reported that ACBS Boat Committee
organizes the event, but will look at our chapter to assist with
“manpower” to assist in activities.
Boat Shows: Mark reported the Madison show will
be 8/6 and 8/7. The kickoff meeting will be in January. It will
be the same format with the river trip, visit the governor’s
mansion, and the show on Sat. John C. shared the poster picture
for the Pewaukee show. Dates of the new shows will be displayed
that the State Fair Boat Show. Wil suggested that the club should
recognize boats brought to 2 or more shows. The award could be
presented at the annual banquet. Pete suggested an award, instead,
for the “most outings attended.” John C. is encouraging
new ideas for shows. He is looking into “mini-boat”
for kid’s rides. There is a Chris Craft 12-13’ replica,
that we are on a list for the boat kit, that the Pewaukee Boy
Scouts will work on. It is about an 80 hour project. Mark encouraged
everyone to attend the Eagle River Show.
Waterline: Wil asked for stories on your boats
for articles. The Newsletter may change to a quarterly basis to
save money.
Website: The login is “member” and
the password is “2010.” Peter is to update the Web
with the new board members. He too, needs boat stories and pictures.
Mt Dora: Rob advised the members to call him
if they are going to this outing the end of March, in Florida.
Jack and Dave will be going and 4 boats from Madison.
Awards: Dave Doyle for past board member and
John Baumann for past commodore.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 am.
Respectfully
submitted by Linda Allen, secretary
GLACIER LAKES CHAPTER ACBS
October 18, 2009
Annual dinner @ Bertrand’s
on Okauchee Lake. Members present were Mary and Wil Videl, John
and Barbara Sproule, Ken and Gerda Bourgeious, Carla and Glen Schubert,
Karl Johns and Sue Schroeder, Jay and Judy Wagner, John Constable
and Janet Stoech, Tom and Diane Forecki, Mark Walters and Jane Adams,
Jack Schneiberg, Lance and Sue Ehrke, Jeff and Linda Allen, Dan
and Marlene Krause, Mark and Mary Willis, Frank Wilke and Sue Sydor,
Bob and Ann Kuntsch, Frank and Helen Petran, Rob and Gayle Ritter,
Sue and Gary Rechagyl, John Baumann, Bruce Rosenheimer.
John called the meeting to order at 7PM. Members introduced themselves
and told the other members about their boats. Linda distributed
the minutes from the board meeting on 9/17/09. A motion to accept
the minutes was made by Bob and seconded by Frank Petran. They were
unanimously accepted. Mary read the current balance in our checking
account. We currently have $2206.99. A detailed account sheet is
available upon request. Gayle, our membership advisor, announced
that we currently have 120 members.
A discussion of the boat shows was next on the agenda. Wil reported
on the Pewaukee Boat Show events. A guesstimate of attendance was
from 2000 to 5000! John Constable distributed the choices for the
poster for 2010 boat show. All members voted and the winning was
Poster #3. It was the race boat scene. John will begin to work on
next year’s poster. Mark discussed the success of the Madison
Boat Show. A substantial donation was given to the MS Society. Plans
are in the making for 2010.
New Business: The 2009 slate of candidates were distributed to all
members. The past commodore is John Baumann. Commodore: Mark Walters,
he reported a vision to blossom the Madison Boat Show and to build
on the Pewaukee boat show group. He is energetic and enthusiastic.
His motto is “don’t mess with success.” Vice Commodore:
Jack Schneiberg, is involved with the Century Boat Club and is hopeful
to obtain a 501C status with ACBS. Secretary: Linda Allen will continue
another year. Her goal is to not drink so much wine before a meeting
when she must take accurate minutes (thank-you for a wonderful pre-banquet
party at John Baumann’s beautiful home!!) Treasurer: Mary
Willis will continue to keep meticulous care of our finances. Director-
1st term 3 year board member: Mark Willis brings his enthusiasm
and willingness to volunteer. Director 2nd term 3 year board member:
Andy McCormick (not present). When members are not present, we assign
them the most activities to participate in! Director-3rd term 3
year board member Howard Schneider (will complete the last term
of Dawn Lotz) He lives on Muskego Lake, owns a century, and willing
to volunteer for various jobs in the club. Director at Large: Jay
Wagner. He is a key salesman for the program ads for the Pewaukee
Show. Director at Large: Peter Meisbauer (not present). He is a
quiet guy, behind the scenes at the Madison Show.
There were no further nominations from the present members. Frank
moved to close the nominations. This was seconded by Gary. The election
of officers was unanimously accepted. Congrats to all the board
members.
John presented his President’s Award for 2009 to Wil Videl.
He is instrumental in the Pewaukee Boat Show, writes the newsletter
and is always ready to help out the club. Thanks Wil.
Frank Wilke discussed pictures on the Glacier Lakes’ web site.
The Pewaukee Show has 65 posted pictures. If you submit a picture
to him, through e-mail, place Glacier Lakes in the subject line
that is sent to him. He reported that the Login and Password will
change for 2010. Members will be notified of the change via e-mail.
A suggestion was made to have Frank teach the club how to navigate
through the web-site, at a future meeting.
Jay and Karl will co-chair the Milwaukee boat show at State Fair
in January, 2010. They need boats for the show. Notify them if you
are interested. Our club will have its next club meeting in January.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Karl and seconded by
Jeff @ 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Linda Allen, secretary
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