The Meeting commenced at approximately 11:05 a.m. with John Brunt, CSCA President, acting as Chairman.

The Chairman submitted his report and introduced Julian Aziz, Treasurer; Vince Lehman, V.P., Racing; and Jeff Mitchell, V.P., Specifications who were also present at the head table.

The President’s report is attached to the Minutes of the Meeting.

The Secretary of the Association was unable to attend the Meeting. As a result, no report was submitted. The President’s report dealt with several issues, including mailing of membership forms and renewals as well as reporting a slight increase in membership in 2002.

Julian Aziz submitted the financial statements for the fiscal period ending February 28, 2003.

Bill Henderson submitted a website report on Sharkbytes which reported with respect to the traffic on the website, the ability to communicate with the membership and the approximate costs associated therewith. Bill continues to require assistance with maintaining the site and would like volunteers to contact him.

Jeff Mitchell, VP Specifications, reported on the number of boats that were measured as well as issuing, on behalf of the ISCA Specifications Committee, rule clarifications with respect to the use of a compression posts and the glassing over of the hull deck joint. The report of the V.P., Specifications is attached hereto. The clarifications issued will form part of Appendix IV of the Constitution, Class Rules and Specifications.

Vince Lehmann, V.P. Racing, reported on the Counter Regattas from last year as well as the proposed schedule of events for 2003. He also indicated that the 2003 Racing Schedule had been posted on Sharkbytes.

The Chairman explained that the mail-in vote had received 39 votes of which 34 were for the amendment of the fiscal year-end of the Association to run from the period of April 1^st to March 31^st of the following year. This proposal was originally put to the 2001 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Shark Class Association which took place in February of 2002. The results of the vote indicated that 36 were for and 2 were against with 1 abstention.

The Chairman made a motion for the confirmation of the mail-in vote results for the amendment of the fiscal period which was passed with the unanimous consent of the Meeting.

The Chairman also reported on the results of the mail-in vote with respect to the increase in membership dues. The results were 32 in favour of the increase and 7 against. The Chairman then indicated that the Executive determined that an increase in the membership fees was not warranted in light of the fact that Sharkscan was not published and the Executive was unlikely to increase the dues in 2004 unless Sharkscan had been published. The issue of Sharkscan was discussed more fully later in the Meeting.

Greg Cockburn delivered the report of the International Shark Class Association, including in particular the success of the recent Worlds at Mimico Cruising Club in August of 2002.

The Chairman indicated to the Meeting that, notwithstanding that the Notice of Meeting had indicated that all officers intended to stand for re-election, Don Melick, the Executive Vice-President, had indicated that he would not be running again. The Chairman reported that Jin Frati had been nominated to run for the position and that he had accepted the nomination. The nomination was then seconded and unanimously carried.

There were no other nominations from the floor with respect to any other positions and the Executive was acclaimed.

Flags for Shark of the Year were awarded to the winners as follows:

1^st Place - Steve Ellwood, Ockam’s Razor

2^nd Place - Jeff Mitchell, Frankly Scarlett

3^rd Place - Greg Cockburn, Eager for More

4^th Place - Jack Mitchell, Crackerjack

5^th Place - Moe Reigner, Sponge Worthy

Eric Calvert from the Organizing Committee for the Ottawa Shark Worlds 2003 provided a report on both fundraising and proposed schedule of events. He invited all parties to participate in the 2003 Shark Worlds.

Sheri Gay, from the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, provided information with respect to the Golden Horseshoe Championships are being run in conjunction with LYRA August 1, 2 & 3^rd. 2003. The discussion was whether it would be a two-day or a three-day event being comprised as the Friday, Saturday and Sunday or simply the Saturday and Sunday. After discussion, the Chairman put forth a motion confirming that the Golden Horseshoe Championships in conjunction with LYRA be a three-day event. The motion was passed unanimously by parties voting on the issue.

The Chairman indicated that a request had been made for money from the Fleet Development Fund and that there are currently surplus funds available in the Fleet Development Fund for use in events. The Chairman requested at the Meeting whether or not there was any discussion as to use of the funds or guidance upon which a decision to expend funds could be made. The Chairman reported to the Meeting that the implementation of the development fund was unclear as to the specific purpose for which funds may be expended and that the Executive Committee was looking for that guidance. There was no discussion as to the specific events and the matter will be left to the discretion of the Executive. The Chairman then invited submissions from those interested in utilizing Fleet Development Funds for their events. The suspension of the collection of the Fleet Development Fund continues in effect for the 2003 sailing season.

A discussion with respect to the publication of Sharkscan took place at the Meeting. Jane McArthur is currently the Sharkscan editor and indicated that one of the fundamental issues with respect to Sharkscan was the contribution of content for same from the membership. It was also discussed that the need for Sharkscan continues to decrease given the increased use of Sharkbytes by all members. The Chairman indicated at the Meeting that regatta reports from regatta organizers should continue to be delivered for publication on Sharkbytes and should be considered for utilization in the event of a publication. Discussion also focused on providing this information in a compiled form, either by way of CD Rom, .pdf files or other electronic means, which would be available to the membership at the end of the year.

No motions with respect to Sharkscan were passed at the Meeting.

The Chairman then indicated that the Meeting was open for discussion and introduced the topic of measurement. The Chairman summarized information which had been provided to the membership at the Meeting. The Chairman also indicated his views on the approach to addressing measurement issues.

Ian Dawson then moved the following motion:

"The Meeting nominate a 6-member CSCA technical specifications subcommittee to report at the 2004 AGM. This committee shall be struck by July 26 through a nomination selection process managed by the President of ISCA. Its membership shall be comprised of two members west of North Shore, South Shore and Golden Horseshoe by two members east of North Shore, South Shore and Golden Horseshoe and two from within the North Shore, South Shore and Golden Horseshoe."

 

A discussion ensued on this motion. The Chairman of the Meeting asked for volunteers to stand on the specifications committee in addition to those currently on the committee. Steve Ellwood was the only volunteer who indicated his willingness to stand for the committee. Steve is currently a member of the North Shore Shark Class Association which has sufficient representation on the committee.

The motion was seconded and voted upon. The motion was defeated by a majority of the membership. At the present time there is no change in the membership of the current constitution of the Specifications Committee.

Bill McNaughton then proposed a number of motions. The Chairman attempted to separate the motions and individual motions were then passed with respect to the following matters.

First motion proposed by Bill McNaughton: "The current specifications committee will endeavour to have published on Sharkbytes on or before June 1, 2003 a copy of all current rulings and clarifications which have been issued by both ISCA and CSCA with respect to the rules in general and with respect to any individual boats."

This motion was seconded and passed by a majority of members of the Meeting.

Second motion proposed by Bill McNaughton: "The specifications committee endeavour to review the current specifications and publish on or before September 1, 2003 a list of matters which should be put to the membership for either clarification or specific ruling relating to any issues of measurement determined to require amendment or clarification."

This motion was seconded and passed by a majority of the membership at the Meeting.

Third motion proposed by Bill McNaughton: "That pending clarification of any outstanding rules, any boat which has been issued a measurement certificate, shall be considered to continue to comply with the rules pending the issuance of these clarifications."

After discussion, including input from the Chairman, that all boats should continue to comply with the rules and that the granting of a measurement certificate should not allow boats that do not comply with the rules to continue to compete, the motion was subsequently withdrawn and not voted upon.

A motion was made to then adjourn the Meeting and the Meeting was adjourned at approximately 1:55 p.m.