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