Approved minutes from November 21 ERCU Winter Meeting

 ERCU Board of Directors Meeting
November 21, 2021 via Zoom

Meeting called to order at 10:05 am by chairman Nelson Holmberg.

Attendees: Rick Evans, David Newton, Jerry Dunlap, Bill Mowatt, Nelson Holmberg, Jim McKeon
 
Guests: David Heilbrunn, Gary Dawn, Robert Edwards, John Earnest
 
Financial Report: Ron Daum.

• 2021 Closing balance is $1902.85   
  
• 2022 Registrations to date $450.00

 
Minutes: Moved by Ron seconded by Jim that the minutes of the October 31, 2021 be adopted as presented. All in favor.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 
Gold Cup Options:
1. The ERCU Gold Cup has significant historical values
2. Discussions regarding the format included some of the following for consideration:

• Propose going to a two day event
• Shorten the one day event by eliminating time trials, run three qualifying heats instead of four.
• Leave as is.
• BOD to seek input from membership on the format.

 
Review end of season awards:

• Jerry Dunlap: Great time although considering membership the turn out could have been better. Cost of a catered meal is a concern.
• Ron Daum: The size of the participation was to be expected. There was a significant amount of food left over.
• John Earnest: Room was a little chilly    
• Nelson Holmberg: Event was held on the day of the Squire Shop painting. PA system was not provided as was requested. Brian Perkins did an amazing job as guest speaker for the event.

 
Rule Change Voting:
1. Voting to date has been excellent with 19 votes cast so far.

• David Heilbrunn: Sought clarification on the number of registered boats the same member can have. Three per class

 
New Business
1. Trophies:   

• Ron is reviewing the Perpetual trophies. He will contact JimmeJames regarding the vintage trophies.
• Looking into Trophies for Classic Division including Gold Cup.

 
2. Budget:

• Ron, Nelson and Rick to work on a 2022 budget for presentation to the board.

                                                           
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am