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