January 2020 FRA General Meeting

Attendees – Al Wachlin, , Bob Galli, Monica Bersani, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Fred Gerland, Jim Sonzogni, Larry Connor, Kevin Montenegro, Molly Konopka, Tom Greenwood , Paul Stewart, John Krajewski, John Ryan, John Willemin, Margo Angelopoulos, Mike Breslin, Mike J. Murphy, Rich Alexander, Rob Maier, Sara Sargent, Red Sargent, Rob Hneleski, Tom Toland, John Scott, Tom Kowalik, Craig Bischoff, Joe Oberlies, Mike Cipollone, Pete McNamara, Tom Greenwood, Tom Owston, Barbara Hogan, S Hogan, Joe Carroll, Dave Mercante, Jake Reardon, Tom Kowalik, Russ Abbey, Jim Obrien, Jim Fullerton, Jerry Dudley, Sophie Socha, Nick Perkons, Sam (didn’t get a last name due to illegible signature).

Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm.

1. Membership – Pete McNamara

Dues will be mailed out shortly via email. Please make sure to get your dues paid on time. The due date is February 29 th . If you are deciding not to re-new, please let Pete right away.

2. Treasurer’s Report – Fred Gerland

Finances through end of 2019: PNC Bank $61K Vanguard $450K Receipts for 2019- 286k vs 311k in 2018. 30k income in 2019 compared to -27k in 2018(due to boat purchases)

3. Schuylkill Navy Report – Michael J Murphy

The contract for the dredging project was awarded to Atlantic Subsea. There will be a meeting on the 9 th of January to finalize dates to start the project. The governance of the Schuykill Navy is going through some issues and being worked on. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Murphy.

4. Captain’s Report –John Scott

We are looking to sell our 3 oldest doubles. They will be replaced with either Fillipi’s or Empacher’s.

5. House Committee – John Krajewski (On Behalf of Sharon Collins)

The house is in good standing.

6. Entertainment Committee –Monica Bersani.

Please be on the lookout for an e-vite for the Club Banquet that will take place at the end of Feburary/early March (date tba)

7. Old & New Business Rob Hneleski-

Thank for the attendance/donations for the Toys for Tots party. Also, the boathouse sports store is open for purchases, please make sure to get your orders in!

8. Nominations

The following individuals have been elected for officer and board positions.

Coxswain: Djordie Vilimanovic

First Lieutenant: Jake Reardon

Board of Directors: Margo Angelopoulos

The following members retain their seat as officers:

President: John Krajewski

Vice President: Kevin Montenegro

Captain: John Scott

Treasurer: Fred Gerland

Financial Secretary: Pete McNamara

Recording Secretary: David Himes Jr

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. The next general meeting is March 2nd, 2020. David

November 2019 FRA General Meeting

Fairmount Rowing Association

Minutes of the General Meeting, November 4, 2019

Attendees – Al Wachlin, Bob Galli, Brian Perkins, Monica Bersani, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Fred Gerland, Joe Carroll, Jim Sonzogni, Joe Mcelvenney, Larry Connor, Kevin Montenegro, Craig Bischoff, David Lennon, David Himes Jr, David Bates, David Mercante, Camilla Oxley, Erin Horvat, Edmund Scacchitti, Greg Stefan Sr, Greg Stefan Jr, Jake Reardon, Margo Angelopoulos, Mike Murphy, Michael W. Murphy, Mike Cipollone, Molly Konopka, Molly Thorkelson, Paul Read, Pete McNamera, Rich Alexander, Rob Hneleski, S Hogan, Steve Kowalik, Tom Kowalik, T Mclaughlin, Tom Greenwood, Tom Owston, Tom Toland, Nick Perkons, Joe Oberlies, Steve Aller

Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm.

Membership – Pete McNamara

• The membership stands at capacity. Dues will be mailed out in the beginning of the year and will be due on February 29th.

Treasurer’s Report – Fred Gerland

• The club is in good standing and if you have any questions regarding our finances, please reach out to Fred.

• 71k- PNC, 450k- Vanguard. The Profit and loss for Jan-Oct 2019 is 275k compared to 2018 which it was 265.

Schuylkill Navy Report –Mike J Murphy

• The dredging project has gone to bid. They are hoping to start sometime in the 2020 year once they receive the information on who wins the bid.

Captain’s Report –John Scott

• We had a great fall season, congratulations to everyone who competed and won medals! Big thanks to Coach Riley who has helped us make great strides. We will be purchasing 4 sets of sculls as well as looking into purchasing two new doubles and selling two.

House Committee – John K

• The house is in good standing.

Entertainment Committee –Monica Bersani.

• We have Fairmount’s Holiday Party coming up in December. Please look for an email of the date- it is potluck, so please bring enough food to feed 6 people.

Old & New Business

• Please check your email regarding the JL store being open. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach to Rob Hnelski.

• Eddie Scacchitti is working with The University of Scranton to put together a fundraiser at the club which would include a marathon erg.

Nominations

• The following individuals are nominated for officer and board positions. A list of eligible voters will be provided.

  • Coxswain:

    • Djordie Villimanovic

    • Jake Reardon

    • Dave

  • Board of Directors (1 seat open)

    • Thomas Owsten III

    • Djordie Vilimanovic

    • Margo Angelopoulos

• The following members retain their seat as officers:

  • President: John Krajewski

  • Vice-President: Kevin Montenegro

  • Treasurer: Fred Gerland

  • Financial Secretary:Pete McNamara

  • Recording Secretary: David A Himes Jr

  • Schuykill Navy Representative: Michael J Murphy

Meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm.

The next general meeting is January 6, 2020. Officer elections will be held.

David A Himes Jr

Recording Secretary

11/7/2019

September 2019 FRA General Meeting

Fairmount Rowing Association

Minutes of the General Meeting September 9th, 2019

Attendees – Al Wachlin, Bob Galli, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Molly Konopka, John Krajewski, John Ryan, Rich Alexander, Sara Sargent, Red Sargent, Monica Bersani, Mike Cipollone, John Scott, Tom Owsten, Rob Maier, S Hogan, Barbara Hogan, Brian Perkins, Bill Rafter, Joe Mcelvenney, Bob Beaty, Bob Zsembik, Curt Kaufmann, Dennis Maccormick, Fred Gerland, Jakub Svoboda, Jake Reardon, Jim O’Brien, Steve Kowalik, Maria Murray, Nick Perkons(sp?) Molly Thorkelson, T Mclaughlin, Ted Nash, Oberlies, Mike Breslin, Tom Toland, Ted Villanueva, Rob Hneleski, Miguel Garcia, Mike W Murphy, Joe Carroll, Pete Mcnamera, Greg Stefan Jr, Kevin Montenegro, Dave Lennon.

Meeting called to order at 7:14 pm.

Membership – Pete McNamara

• We are at the unofficial cap, we have 2 potential members on the waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report –Fred Gerland

• Thank you to Quaker City Rowing Foundation for their donation of 20k toward the dredging project. We have 119k in checking. We will be putting 50k in vanguard. We have 397k in vanguard. If you have any questions please reach out to Fred.

Schuylkill Navy Report – John K on behalf of Michael J Murphy

• A proposal for a bid went out late in the summer. If it successful the project will start on the course in November possibly. Boathouse row could be dredged in late July of 2020.

Captain’s Report –John Scott

• We are in great shape with our equipment except for some minor dings. As the seasons start to change, please remember to put lights on boats. Coach John Riley has everyone working hard and we were very successful with the summer regattas. We will be at the following regattas: Kings Head, Navy Day, HOCR, HOSR and The Hooch. The club is averaging 26 members at each practice.

House Committee – John K

• Joe Carroll will be putting a proposal together to update our fire, security and also our camera systems

Old & New Business

• A big thank you to Margo who ran another successful QCMR.

• We welcomed two new members both come from the Wharton program- Molly and Nick.

• Bob Galli will be in communication regarding nominations and eligible voters for January’s election

Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.

The next general meeting is November 4th, 2019.

David A Himes Jr

Recording Secretary

9/9/2019

July 2019 FRA General Meeting

Fairmount Rowing Association

Minutes of the General Meeting July 1st, 2019

 Attendees – Al Wachlin, Bob Galli, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Jim Sonzogni, Molly Konopka, John Krajewski, John Ryan, John Willemin, Mike J. Murphy, Rich Alexander, Sara Sargent, Red Sargent, Eddie Scacchitti, Vensi Ivanoff, Bill Hudome, Monica Bersani, Mike Cipollone, John Scott, Margo Angelopoulos, Mark Grady, Tom Owsten, Rob Maier, Tom Sibson, S Hogan, Barbara Hogan, Russ Abbey, Paul Read, Laurence Hookway, David Bates, Brian Perkins, Bill Rafter, Dave Lennon, Joe Mcelvenney, J.C Martin.

Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.

1.       Membership – John K on behalf of Pete McNamara

People who are without a locker will be assigned one shortly. Be on the lookout for communication regarding the assignments.

2.       Treasurer’s Report –Fred Gerland

Finances are in good order. Combining our PNC and Vanguard accounts we have crossed over 500k. If you have any questions please reach out to Fred.

3.       Schuylkill Navy Report – Michael J Murphy

The dredging is still on pace to occur, we are looking at a Mid-August start, October Finish. We are still waiting on when things will be finalized.

The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is looking for volunteers, if you can help out please check out Boathouserow.org to sign up.

4.       Captain’s Report –John Scott

We are in great shape with our equipment. We welcome our new coach John Riley. Fairmount has at least two more summer regattas that we will attend: QCMR and also Carnegie Lake. The club is averaging 28 to 34 members at each practice.

5.       House Committee – John K

The house is in good standing. We are looking to update our fire, security and also our camera systems.

6.       Old & New Business

Quaker City Foundation (Bill Rafter)- Started in the 1990’s. The foundation is run by the board of directors, who are all Fairmount members. The foundations goals are to support rowing, provide funds if ever need to move or prevent sinking and also support the foundation of Fairmount Rowing Association. Right now, the foundations income is dividend, they are currently not solicitating donations. The biggest expenses they have are fees for bank accounts.

Meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm.

The next general meeting is September 9th, 2019.

                                                                                                David A Himes Jr

                                                                                                Recording Secretary

                                                                                                7/1/2019

March 2019 FRA General Meeting

Fairmount Rowing Association

Minutes of the General Meeting January 7th, 2019

Attendees – Al Wachlin, Bob Galli, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Ted Nash., Jim Sonzogni, Kevin Montenegro, Molly Konopka, Tom Greenwood , John Krajewski, John Ryan, John Willemin, Mike Breslin, Mike J. Murphy, Michael W. Murphy, Rich Alexander, Rob Maier, Sara Sargent, Red Sargent, Rob Hneleski, Steve Kowalik, Tom Kowalik, Craig Bischoff, Eddie Scacchitti, Bill Rafter, Curt Kaufmann, Joe Carroll, Sharon Collins, John Pickford, Paul Read, Ryan Henry, Vensi Ivanoff, David Mercante, Jon Merz, Stephan Matanovic

Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.

Membership – John Krajewski on behalf of Pete McNamara

• Dues were due on 2/28. Please make sure if you have not paid Pete, you do so.

Treasurer’s Report – John Krajewski on behalf of Fred Gerland

• Finances are in good order. Numbers were not provided at the time of the meeting. If you have any questions please reach out to Fred and he will be able to answer them appropriately.

Schuylkill Navy Report – Michael J Murphy

• The dredging will occur. The City of Philadelphia is under taking the effort along with the Schuykill Navy. Currently they are about $250,000 off from the final number of 4.5 million. They are waiting for donors to help put the project over the top.

• In the meantime, the dredging will occur. The time frame is the following:

  • April 1st- The Bid goes out

  • End of May - Contract Finalized and a time frame will be laid out of when the river and what sections will be dredged.

• The idea of decennial dredging has been addressed. It could be funded by a bond that each club, organization and any individual would contribute to yearly.

• We will have to move our dock and will need volunteers to do so. They are looking to be moved above the viking "pedestal"

Captain’s Report –John Scott

• We will be purchasing new C2 oars, along with a new quad that is set to arrive on 3/16. We are still in the process of trying to find a new coach. We thank Joe K for stepping in to provide coaching while we look.

House Committee –Sharon Collins

• The house is in good standing. Please be mindful of things around you that need to be taken care of while in the boathouse (trash, bar & table tops). New Committee members have joined and gave great feedback and ideas. The sign up list has to be renewed for tasks around the house as well as Spring Cleanup day

Entertainment Committee –Monica Bersani.

• Please keep Memorial Day open for the annual Rooster Race. We will have a potluck for the event and we will be dedicating boats as well.

Old & New Business

• Communication will be going out soon for the JL store. It will be open for a week at a discounted rate for all of our Fairmount gear. If you would like to add items or have ideas for new gear, reach out to Rob Hneleski.

Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.

The next general meeting is May 6th, 2019.

David A Himes Jr

Recording Secretary

03/05/2019

January 2019 FRA General Meeting

Fairmount Rowing Association

Minutes of the General Meeting January 7th, 2019

 Attendees – Al Wachlin, Bob Galli, David A. Himes, Jr., Djordie Vilimanovic, Ted Nash., Jim Sonzogni,  Kevin Montenegro, Molly Konopka, Tom Greenwood , John Krajewski, John Ryan, John Willemin, Mike Breslin, Mike J. Murphy, Michael W. Murphy, Rich Alexander, Rob Maier, Sara Sargent, Red Sargent, Rob Hneleski, Steve Kowalik, Tom Kowalik, Craig Bischoff, Eddie Scacchitti, Bill Rafter, Curt Kaufmann, Joe Carroll, Sharon Collins, John Pickford, Paul Read, Ryan Henry, Vensi Ivanoff, David Mercante, Jon Merz, Stephan Matanovic

Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.

1.       Membership – John Krajewski on behalf of Pete McNamara

Dues were due on 2/28. Please make sure if you have not paid Pete, you do so.

2.       Treasurer’s Report – John Krajewski on behalf of Fred Gerland

Finances are in good order. Numbers were not provided at the time of the meeting. If you have any questions please reach out to Fred and he will be able to answer them appropriately.  

3.       Schuylkill Navy Report – Michael J Murphy

The dredging will occur. The City of Philadelphia is under taking the effort along with the Schuykill Navy. Currently they are about $250,000 off from the final number of 4.5 million. They are waiting for donors to help put the project over the top.

In the meantime, the dredging will occur. The time frame is the following:

April 1st- The Bid goes out 

End of May - Contract Finalized and a time frame will be laid out of when the river and what sections will be dredged.

The idea of decennial dredging has been addressed. It could be funded by a bond that each club, organization and any individual would contribute to yearly. 

We will have to move our dock and will need volunteers to do so. They are looking to be moved above the viking "pedestal"

4.       Captain’s Report –John Scott

We will be purchasing new C2 oars, along with a new quad that is set to arrive on 3/16. We are still in the process of trying to find a new coach. We thank Joe K for stepping in to provide coaching while we look.

5.       House Committee –Sharon Collins

The house is in good standing. Please be mindful of things around you that need to be taken care of while in the boathouse (trash, bar & table tops). New Committee members have joined and gave great feedback and ideas. The sign up list has to be renewed for tasks around the house as well as Spring Cleanup day

6.       Entertainment Committee –Monica Bersani.

Please keep Memorial Day open for the annual Rooster Race. We will have a potluck for the event and we will be dedicating boats as well.

7.       Old & New Business

Communication will be going out soon for the JL store. It will be open for a week at a discounted rate for all of our Fairmount gear. If you would like to add items or have ideas for new gear, reach out to Rob Hneleski.

Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.

The next general meeting is May 6th, 2019.

                                                                                                David A Himes Jr

                                                                                                Recording Secretary

                                                                                                03/05/2019

Schuylkill Navy Meeting Minutes

SCHUYLKILL NAVY OF PHILADELPHIA

MEETING MINUTES 11-19-18

Officers:

CommodorePaul HorvatVice-CommodoreBonnie Mueller Treasurer  Andy LevinSecretary  ------- Log Keeper  John Pagano - excusedQuartermaster  Jack Lees - excused

Member Clubs:

Fairmount Rowing AssociationMike MurphyPennsylvania Barge ClubGene GallagherCrescent Boat ClubMike PierceBachelors Barge Club Henry HauptfuhrerUniversity Barge Club Deirdre Mullen Malta Boat Club  Tom Mickler  Vesper Boat ClubJeff GreenfieldCollege Boat Club  Katie Lane (by phone), for excused Andrew BlumPenn AC  Chris CostelloUndine Barge ClubChris McElroyPhiladelphia Girls’ Rowing Club Michele BaymorGillin Boat Club John Fife

Associate Member Clubs:Whitemarsh Boat ClubErik MensConshohocken Rowing CenterArt PostSedgeley ClubABSENT (Sophie Socha)PA Center for Adapted SportABSENT (Jennifer Koch)Philadelphia City RowingNick DillonHines Rowing CenterAlternate Lois Trench-Hines, for Absent Kiera McCloy

Committee Chairs and Regatta Directors:

Regatta Director, Strategic Partnerships and Public Engagement – Margaret Meigs (Director/Chair)

River Restoration Committee – Paul Laskow (Chair)

CALL TO ORDER

Paul Horvat called the meeting to order at 7:04

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 15, 2018:

The minutes of Oct15, 2018 were motioned and seconded for approval, receiving unanimous approval.

RIVER RESTORATION COMMITTEE REPORT BY PAUL LASKOW

(Strategic Priority: Improving River Infrastructure)

Paul Laskow reported that the City of Philadelphia continues to lend its support for acquiring funding for the $4.5-4.7 million needed for Big Dig Restoration. To date, three of the city-based universities have made sizable commitments to support the project and continued recreational use of the river. These institutions - together with the City of Philadelphia , State of Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia Rowing Community (Schuylkill Navy, Schuylkill Navy Boathouse Row Clubs, and three additional regatta organizations ) – currently have made commitments for over $3.2 million.  The Schuylkill Navy is in active discussions with the city regarding continued progress and potential sources of funding to address the current shortfall.

Paul noted his plan to convene the December meeting via phone versus an in-person committee meeting.  Deirdre Mullen of UBC asked whether plans were still on track to commence dredging in July 2019, and Paul confirmed affirmatively.

RIVER STEWARDS COMMITTEE REPORT

(Strategic Priority: Improving River Infrastructure)

Bonnie Mueller reported on the recent completion of two successful river clean-ups at Strawberry Mansion Bridge and Lemon Hill.  Paul Horvat shared that the City of Philadelphia has confirmed with the Schuylkill Navy plans for significant investments of $1,000,000 on sea wall repairs from announced bond spending.  Additionally, $250,000 will be invested on the west side of the park for replacement of the current dragon boat / paddling dock. 

Deirdre Mullen asked whether inspection of the sea wall at Boathouse Row could take place while docks were removed during the potential upcoming Summer 2019 dredge, and Bonnie Mueller noted that this possibility would be explored with the City of Philadelphia.

TREASURER’S REPORT BY ANDY LEVIN

Andy Levin distributed the P&L to date, noting that the Officers and Finance Committee would work to approve and recommend a 2019 budget prior to the end of the year.  Andy also noted that, per last year’s agreement, the River Stewards subcommittee for the EcoHarvester would convene to create an end-of-year summary report for 2018. 

SCHUYLKILL NAVY RUN

(Strategic Priority: Event Management)

Bonnie Mueller shared with all Delegates the list of Trophy Donors for the upcoming Schuylkill Navy Run and asked all Delegates to continue to encourage participation not only from their members but from those athletes/team from their tenant organizations. 

COACHES COMMITTEE REPORT BY JOHN FIFE

(Strategic Priority: Developing the Next Generation)

John Fife reported that the Coaches’ Committee will host a holiday Happy Hour on Dec 14 at University Barge Club.  Lois Trench-Hines inquired whether or not all upriver coaches are included in all Coaches’ Committee activities, and Bonnie Mueller affirmed that they are.  Bonnie shared that Coach Fife would serve as one of the Mid-Atlantic coaches for the USRowing’s Regional Youth Challenge in mid-December. 

EVENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT BY BONNIE MUELLER

(Strategic Priorities: Regatta Management)

Bonnie Mueller distributed the dates of all 2019 Schuylkill Navy regattas so that Delegates, Clubs, Captains could begin to plan prep for volunteer and launch management support.  Bonnie confirmed that all volunteer sites would be launched on January 1, per the normal schedule. 

Bonnie also distributed a full report of volunteer services shifts/launch provision – by Club – for the 2018 year. 

Paul Horvat confirmed that the Schuylkill Navy had received its keys for the Sedgley Porter House and will require a small number of capital expenditures prior to the end of the calendar year.  The Board agreed that any needed expenditures should be summarized and distributed for approval via an email vote prior to the end of the calendar year.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board agreed to NOT insert an additional December 19th2018 meeting, instead preferring to conduct any needed business via email.

Bonnie Mueller publicly thanked Pennsylvania Barge Club for hosting the Philadelphia City Rowing November 30th“Friendsgiving” and recommended that all Board members consider attending to support the program.

Bonnie also reminded all Delegates of the ongoing Fairmount Rowing Association Toys for Tots (with a final date of November 30th) and the November 24th Schuylkill Navy Red Cross Blood Drive. 

Paul Horvat reminded all Board members that nominations for Schuylkill Navy Officers should be submitted to the Schuylkill Navy general email address (given no current Secretary) by November 30th.    Bonnie noted that Club Presidents should submit the names of their chosen Delegates and Alternates by the end of the year, and that Board Delegates would be sent a reminder of all available Committees for 2019.

Please Read

1. I apologize for the confusion for this morning. My email on closing the river was out of step with coaches call for practice.

2. This morning – crews went out, but left the Boathouse WIDE OPEN when they left………..come on guys ???

3. This morning – crews went out with the RIVER CLOSED (I never opened it since my email went out yesterday).

4. There will be practice THU am.

SO for the future – a call for practice does not override whether club equipment is allowed on the water.  When in doubt – please call me.

THX for your patience.

John

PS – Due to the amount of damage to restricted boats and general boats, river flow and debris will be watched more closely, and I will err on the side of caution.

FRA House Cleanup

FRA House cleanup will be on June 3, 2107 from 8:30am-4pm.  Please sign up here for a task. Email johnryan815@gmail.com if you have any questions.