Minutes of the Canadian Shark Class Association

Annual General Meeting

Saturday January 26, 2002

Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club

Prepared by Jinnie Gordon

1) Opening

The meeting was chaired by President Christine Forsyth, who welcomed all present. She noted that the President, Treasurer and VP of Racing were retiring, and requested volunteers for the positions. Vince Lehmann volunteered for the position of VP of Racing. Julian Aziz volunteered for the position of Treasurer

2) Reports of the Officers

The reports of the officers were presented as follows and are contained herein for review:

President's Report Christine Forsyth

Northshore Don Sutherland (presented by Jim Barkman)

Golden Horseshoe Phil Van Horne (presented by Ruth Van Horne)

Southshore Jinnie Gordon

Georgian Bay Ewan Campbell (presented by Terry Moss)

Windsor Vince Lehmann

Ottawa Don Melick (presented by Christine Forsyth)

Secretary Jinnie Gordon

Treasurer Bill Henderson

Specifications Jeff Mitchell

Racing Eriv Calvert (present by Christine Forsyth)

3)Christine Forsyth directed the Regions to deal directly with Greg Cobourne on use of the class scales

4)New Business

I. Fleet Development Levy

Christine Forsyth gave a description of, and outlines intended purposes of the Fleet Development Levy, noting what uses has been made of the fund to date. Bill Henderson discussed some of the difficulties in collecting the funds from regattas. General discussion followed.

Motion to suspend the Fleet Development Levy for one year put forward by Christine Forsyth. Second by Jinnie Gordon . All present in favour. Motion passed.

II. Membership Dues

Discussion led by Christine Forsyth to increase annual membership dues from $35.00 to $40.00 for Full members and from $20.00 to $25.00 for Associate members. General discussion followed.

Motion for membership to vote on increasing membership dues presented by Christine Forsyth. 2 votes against, all others in favour. Motion passed. Therefore the motion will be presented to the membership by mail this year vote by mailing in their proxy.

III. Sheri Gay volunteered to be part of a Sharkscan committee.

IV. Christine Forsyth announced and congratulated Sid Dakin as the winner of Shark of the Year.

V. Fiscal Year Change

Motion to prepare and hold a mail vote to change the fiscal year presented by Bill Henderson and contained herein for review. Second by Ian Dawson. All present in favour. Therefore the vote will be presented to the membership by mail this year.

5) Discussion

-Steve Ellwood raised the question of the use of Mylar headsails. Jeff Mitchell responded, discussing issues of unknown cost, durability, and sailmakers. John Dakin spoke about Dacron sails. Christine Forsythe suggested we request information from other class associations who have permitted the use of Mylar. John Katrynuk discusses fleets with a "one sail purchase per year" rule in effect. It was resolved that Jeff Mitchell will investigate Mylar sails further with the assistance of Steve Ellwood, and prepare a report to be presented at the next AGM. Ian Dawson discussed the philosophy of one-design racing.

-Jinnie Gordon discussed moving the Homecomers regatta from the Thanksgiving weekend to September 28, 29.

-Jim Barkman promoted the 2002 Shark Worlds. Loaner boats were requested.

6) Election of the Executive for 2002

Ian Dawson motioned for Vince Lehmann to be elected as VP of Racing. Second by Jim Barkman. All present in favour

Christine Forsyth motioned for Julain Aziz to be elected as Treasurer. Second by Andrew Barlow. All present in favour.

Jeff Mitchell nominates John Brunt to stand for President. John Brunt accepts. Second by Julian Aziz. All present in favour.

7) Motion to adjourn by Ian Dawson

Second by Andrew Barlow

All in favour