Williamsburg Aquatic Club

                                                                                                                                                            Local Swimming Since 1979

 

General Membership Meeting

Tuesday July, 29, 2003

 

Place and Time

 

          James City County Community Center

          7:00 PM

 

Attending Members

 

Jeff Armstrong          Harold Baker            Lorraine Bartlett       Trooper Earle

Dexter Klock            Mark Knotts             Gloria Linderman       Mark Pittman

Plus 30 – 35 members

 

Call to Order @ 7:10PM

 

Business Conducted

 

Board Member Reports

1.     President’s Report

q       Trooper explained the purpose of the meeting was to update the members on the 03-04 budget and recruit volunteers for the following open positions:

Treasurer                no volunteers

Social Chair             Rita Murphy

Official’s Chair Eric Young

Web Asst.               Steve Mills

q       Trooper also thanked the various members for their time and talent.  A lot of time and energy is spent by numerous members working on projects/potential projects and he wanted to express appreciation for their hard work and dedication to WAC.

q       Explained the recruitment push for the Fall, 03 session.  Frank Tambone has been delivering flyers to all the local summer leagues.  He asked those present to take and distribute the WAC tri-fold brochure to their local swim team banquets which will be held in the very near future.  The more swimmers on role the better we are financially.

 

2.     Vice President’s Report (Mark Knotts)

q       Presented the comprehensive 03-04 budget proposal and the need for the slight increase in session dues

q       Opened up discussion with the membership on any questions or concerns they may have

q       Budget was voted on and approved by all members in attendance

 

3.     Coaches Report (Harold Baker/Jeff Armstrong)

q       Was pleased with WAC swimmers participation in the various Champ meets.

q       WAC placed 6th at JO’s

q       12 swimmers made Zone cuts

q       Senior champs had great success

q       5 graduating seniors in the class of 2003 will be swimming in college

q       August 7th – early new swimmer sign-up will be held at the Eastern State Pool, 7:30PM.


Bathhouse project (presented by Jim and Arch)

q       County is providing $210,000 for the above project

q       Size of the facility 70 feet L X 22 feet W with a center hallway.  Will connect to the bubble with an overhang of some sort.  It will be masonry construction and have separate areas for male/female swimmers.  The plan is for 6 showers, changing areas, toilets, sinks, benches and hooks.  Space will be provided for the potential of lockers in the future.

q       Construction is set to begin on or around September 1 with completion by mid November weather permitting.

q       John Joyce is the Eastern State contact and project manager.

q       Discussion on facility utilities, maintenance, etc. – Who will be responsible?  Costs should be shared by all users….  Will be fine-tuned in the upcoming months.

q       Received a round of applause from members for all of their work/expertise on this project.

 

4.     Bingo Update (Mark Pittman)

q       There are 3 reimbursable slots for Bingo open at this time.  It would require work once every 4 weeks with a $75/session credit toward dues.  Any interested individuals please see Mark.

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:10PM.