LVKCC Minutes – January 8, 2022
Place – Zoom Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Members:
President – Dan Morton Vice President – Rachel Connolly
Recording Secretary – Mike Swartley Treasurer – Rita Snyder
Membership Secretary – Jill Evans
Members at Large – Gery Kirkner & Dave Dawson
Non-Executive Members
Webmaster – Dan Rempp
Educational Instruction Coordinator – Scott Douglas
Total members present: 19
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The meeting opened at 7:07pm.
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made to accept the November 4th, 2021 general membership meeting minutes as posted on the club website.
MP – Pat MS – Dave P – All O – None
Treasurer’s Report
November 2021 report was provided.
A motion was made to approve the November Treasurer’s report.
MP – Dan M MS – Rachel P – All O – None
December 2021 report was provided.
A motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report.
MP – Pat MS –Dave P – All O – None
Membership Report
Jill Evans provided the following membership statistics.
Memberships as of November 2021
Total Members 2021: 377
Total Individual Memberships: 169
Total Individual Lifetime 4
Total Family Memberships 69
Total Family Lifetime 1
Total Memberships: 238
Total Lifetime: 5
2480 members of the Facebook group
1434 subscribers to Meetup
Memberships as of the beginning of January 2022
Total Members 2022: 187
Total Individual Memberships: 73
Total Individual Lifetime 4
Total Family Memberships 38
Total Family Lifetime 1
Total Memberships: 111
Total Lifetime: 5
2537 members of the Facebook group
1438 subscribers to Meetup
Note: only new members get Welcome packets..
Webmaster’s Report
Dan Rempp reported website was down January 1st and 2nd.
At end of year the following statistics:
In 2020 YTD 9,310 and unique users for 28.365 visits
In 2021 YTD 4,250 and 11,555 visits Most of the drop in June to July in 2022.
Usage in January 2022 is so far back up to normal use.
Education Report
Scott reported : In November we had two activities on the Tohickon. One class with 7 and another with 5.
Education committee met on November 12th 6:00pm at Braveheart at Hellertown. The year in Education and plans for the future were discussed. Add later in minutes??
2021 Annual Report
The annual report was presented and reviewed.
Motion made to approve the 2021 Annual Report
MP – Rita MS –Pat P – All O – None
2022 Education Plan and Budget Request
Pool sessions and moving water classes discussed.
Recreational kayak class will be taught over 3 days at Leaser Lake.
Open water kayaking classroom will be done on Zoom. The water part will be on Raritan Bay
Rolling classes have started today in the pool sessions
A summary of the classes are as follows:
First Aid/CPR certification renewals.There should be a class in March and one in April
Wilderness First Aid classes were discussed. This is fun weekend class and is good for Advanced coastal or Whitewater instructors.
Open water rescue class. Dave and Cie to teach the two 8 hour session
Open Water Navigation will have 2 classes on Raritan Bay by Dave
Stroke clinics on Nockamixon and one on Beltzville by Dan and Linda.
Rescue classes on Nockamixon and one on Beltzville by Dan and Linda.
Moving Water Intermediate Series will be 4 to 5 classes on different rivers. Instructors are Scott, Eric and Josh to instruct – and hopefully others.
Moving Water Guide classes tentatively offered in May. Led by Scott. Hope to get more interest in this class.
Open Water Guide class. Some discussion on what is needed for this class.
Rescue Rodeo for Moving Water. This would be a promising idea.
Instructor Certification. A 3 day L1/L2 Instructor Certification Workshop. This would be limited to club members who intend to lead club trips.
Motion made to approve the 2022 Education Plan and Budget Request with minor changes to the original draft and be posted on the club website.
MP – Rita MS –Pat P – All O – None
Main Topics
Old Business
Executive Committee Zoom Meeting of December 14th 2021
The following are the minutes from the Executive Committee Zoom Meeting of December 14th 2021.
Present: Dan Morton, Rachel Connolly, Rita Snyder, Mike Swartley, Gery Kirkner, Pat Beltz, Jill Evans, Dave Dawson.
Motion#1
Motion made for the board to approve the expenditure of club funds to purchase the following items:
1. 1 Craftsman wet/dry shop vac 39.98 plus one spare filters (maybe $20)
2. 2 5-gallon plastic buckets 4.98 each
3. 2 cellulose sponges 3.98 each
4. 1 60 pack 3 ply face masks 8.62
5. 250 Rodale Covid waivers 7.25
6. 100 LVKCC waivers/applications 3.90
Total about $100 +tax
MP – Dan Rempp MS – Mike P-All o – None
Dan Morton said he would donate a roll of paper towels. Others will loan extension cords.
Motion #2
In appreciation for all the work instructors, boat inspectors, and pool assistants do, I move that the LVKCC give each volunteer:
One free pool session on the day of volunteering
MP – Dan Morton MS- Mike P – All O – None
The show of appreciation to the volunteers by gift card is tabled at this meeting. Dan Morton will research.
Discussed the Motion to show appreciation for the volunteers with pizza and non-alcoholic drinks. Decided instead to consider a pizza party after the last pool session. Tabled to discuss at the January Executive Meeting. Also to put up for a vote at the February meeting for approval of the membership..
Club Boat Sale
Two club boats were sold for $300.
Larry March Slalom
Need a chairperson for 2022 Slalom. Dan Rempp has offered to provide advice.
Holiday Party
Our Holiday Party was held at the East Bath Rod and Gun Club and was well-attended with 66 attendees! Paddlers of the Year awards for 2019 were awarded to
Cie Stroud and Charlie Locket.
All agreed it was a great event all around.
Future Paddler of the Year
The prior maker of the plaques has left the area. Need to restart this award. Nominations for 2021 Paddler of the Year are to be submitted by March 15, 2022. Dave Dawson”volunteered” to make the awards.
February 3rd and March 3rd 2022 meetings
These will be at the Wildlands Conservancy. MASKS MUST BE WORN.
New Business
Pool Update
Pool day 1 Review by Dan Rempp: 8 students in the pool. 3 students for roll clinics. There were two new memberships.
Will need to have about 5 walk-ins per session to come out ahead. Averaged 14 per session in 2020.
Okay to take pictures or video during pool sessions of our students and instructors. Do not take pictures of children and post…
Budget Review and Approval 2021
Review of 2021 Budget vs. Actuals (high-level)
2021 saw increases in insurance, PayPal, paying larger share of members’ meal at Holiday Party, appreciation for instructors via dinner.
ACA Insurance Resolution
A discussion was held regarding ACA Insurance does not cover the Sugar Island (on the St. Lawrence River) unless the individual members are also members of ACA. This issue is tabled until resolved.
Proposed Budget of 2022
Budget spreadsheet was discussed and reviewed section by section as shown below:
Operations – Fixed Costs
Motion made to approve Operations – Fixed Costs
MP – Pat MS- Dave P – All O – None
Operations – Non-recurring Costs
Discussion was held on what to set aside for incentivizing trip leaders. A line was added for an incentive.
Also discussed the welcome packets for new members only..
Motion made to approve Operations – Non-recurring Costs
MP – Rita MS- Gery P – All O – None
Events
Trips and training items reviewed including the supplies needed for the current pool sessions. This includes masks, printing costs, et.
Motion made to approve Events
MP – Rachel MS- Dave P – All O – None
Donations
Discussion followed on various donations to National Center for Cold Water Safety for their support and Team River Runner.
Motion made to approve a donation to Cold Water Safety – Moulton Avery
MP – Mike MS- Rita P – All O – None
Motion made to approve Donations
MP – Dan Morton MS- Dave P – All O – None
Merchandise Sales
Discussion on purchase of new hats to include color and a new logo. Discussion on a new T shirt design.
Motion made to approve Merchandise Sales
MP – Gery MS- Mike P – All O – None
Permanent Home for Boats Committee
Dan Morton is appointing a committee to find a place for club boats. Gery, Mike, Linda and Skip volunteered.
Current Committees
Policy Committee
Continuing work on Instructors and Trip Leader criteria. Most is done. Policy for trip leaders unresolved. Committee includes Dave as chairperson, Dan Morton, Rita Snyder, Pat Beltz, Sheldon Linn, and Scott Douglas.
Spring and Fall Trips
Dave Dawson: Spring Trip will be to Pohick Bay in the Washington DC area from 22 to 25 April 2022. An email was sent out to members and posted on Meetup. Already 25+ signed up!
Trip Committee members include Dave, Pat, Linda, Shel and Cie.
Will announce Fall trip in the Spring.
Hope to get a summer trip to Sugar Island which on the St. Lawrence River.
Program Committee
Gery Kirkner and Dave Dawson reported the speaker for the At the February meeting Pat Beltz and JC will speak on their Key West trip. March 3rd meeting Scott and Pat are to show pictures of their Galapagos trip.
Working on an October speaker.
Hospitality Committee
Need someone to run the icebreaker and Holiday Parties
Need a chairperson. Bob Brunda and Rita Snyder are current members. We are seeking additional members.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
January 8th 2022 Executive Board Meeting. Held by Zoom 7:00pm
February 3rd 2022 Wildlands Conservancy Pat & JC to present on their Keys trip.
March 3rd 2022 Wildlands Conservancy Scott & Pat to talk on Galapagos trip
April 2022 Ice Breaker Location? Spring Trip to Pohick Bay
May 2022 Ledges Paddle Lehigh Gap Nature Center
June 2022 Ledges Paddle Lehigh Gap Nature Center
July 2022 No meeting
August 2022 No meeting
September 2022 Ledges Paddle – Lehigh Gap Nature Center Pizza? Swap Meet? Slalom race
October 2022 List of Nominees
November 2022 Election of Officers
December 2022 Holiday Party
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
MP – Rita MS – Pat MP – All O – None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28pm.
Respectfully submitted: Mike Swartley– Recording Secretary
