The meeting convened at 12:15 pm on Jan. 7, 2017 at the Waikoloa Community Assoc. community meeting room.
Secretary and recorder of minutes: Rami Ring
Board members present: Lisa Legler, Aron Risley, Mike Bernstone, Jim Albone, Guy Davis, Steve Columbo, Bob Risley, Rami Ring
Board members absent: None
Members in attendance: Suze Shannon, Valinda Beasley, Hal Baas, Kathy Baas, Mac Amos, Penny Columbo, Phillip Beasley, Vicki Serrao, Randy Ring, Lillian Lim, Robert Yap, Henry Biscardi, John Pierce, Marty Maas, Jeb Goss, Johanna Park, Lucy Larkin, R. Brady Peeks, Ed Teixeira, Marcie Davis, Amy Kendziorski, Jim Pervinkler, Russell Simpliciano, Carl Gibson, Sammy Teixeira, Mike ChinQuee, Doreen Williams, Kevin Perry
Welcome (Lisa Legler)
Thanks from President to all that help out with the club, special thank you to John Ciambrone for his fundraising efforts for Kama O Ka Lani.
Previous meeting minutes
In absence of last year’s annual minutes, Mac motions to conditionally approve, Suze seconds, approved by all. Rami to send out annual minutes to the board for approval.
Voting on new By-Laws (Mac Amos)
Ongoing process for past 2 years
At the last minute, it was realized that the current by laws state that ratification of by laws need to be done by majority AT the meeting, however committee decided to allow both electronic voting and in person since the notice was already sent out. Majority approved changes both at the meeting and via online voting.
Major changes:
Staggered terms for board
Limited to 2 votes for family membership
Coach’s ability to paddle for another club is restricted
Requirement for ratification in future.
Treasurer’s Report
See attached financial reports
$32,000 out of $40,000 collected for Kama O Ka Lani
Still owe $20,000 for repairs on Kama O Ka Lani
There have not been any other fundraisers this year partly due to beach being closed
Rack rentals due 1/15/17, members have all been notified to pay yearly fee
Waiting list to be available for open racks
Equipment Report
Iakos have been all getting refinished, 1 set left to go
Saddles have been re-done and painted, thanks to Phil & Valinda, wood donated from Randy Ring
Trailer in Hilo getting sandblasted and refinished
Fundraising (Lisa Legler in absence of John Ciambrone)
Lisa recognized John Ciambrone for his outstanding efforts to fundraise for koa canoe
Great Waikoloa Race not held this year due to beach being worked on
Kama O Ka Lani restoration (Lisa Legler)
Most of the work has been completed, couple of weeks we’ll have it back
Blessing to be 2/11/17 at 1:00
Coach’s Report
2016 Racing Results
Competed without our koa, borrowed boat from Keauhou for races
Men’s 50 made it to states, placed 5th
Long distance-3 crews for Queen Liliuokalani; double hull, Pailolo Challenge
Bob Yap thanks the board for sponsoring the Pailolo crew, called it “life changing”
Future plans
More off-island races
Great Waikoloa Race this year
Board of Directors Voting (Marcie Davis & Vickie Serrao)
Intermission
Counting of votes
Results of new board election:
3 year terms- John Ciambrone, Guy Davis, Rami Ring
2 year terms- Lyle Cabacungan, Mike CQ, Jim Albone
1 year term- Phillip Beasley, Lisa Legler, Steve Columbo
Brady motions to adjourn meeting, seconded by Aron. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 pm