GRAND LAKE SAILING CLUB
Minutes of the Regular Board of Governors Meeting
March 14, 2026
The meeting was at the clubhouse, and Commodore Fred Overstreet called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. BOG members present were Fred Overstreet, David Mercer, David Elliott, Claude Phelps, Adan Moore, Mary Frear, Kit Hines, Rod Sipes, Clint Baxter, Vic Rider and Joel Leach. Brendan Jensen joined the meeting virtually. Terry Decoster was absent.
February minutes were emailed to the BOG, and approved through email.
David Mercer made a motion to approve minutes, Joel 2nd.
Officer Reports:
Vice Commodore, David Mercer:
- Repaired storm door closer mount and installed wind break chain to prevent further damage.
- Repaired leaking toilet in men’s room.
Harbor Master, Adan Moore:
- Continue to move boats from C dock. No boats have to be moved from the club.
- Center console boat is available to assist with boat moves, keys are kept at the clubhouse.
Rear Commodore, David Elliott:
- Peanut Regatta start March 28th
- Spring Fling – April 11th to be held at Wolf Creek Expo Center
- Vic Rider made a motion to make funds available to David Elliott to secure facilities and catering for Spring Fling, David M, 2nd, all approved and motion carried.
Secretary, Kit Hines:
- Nothing to report
Treasurer, Mary Frear:
- Treasurer Report provided
Social Media Director, Clint Baxter:
- Email addresses for BOG continue to be transitioned
- Website is ready for member account sign up
- 65 responses to Junior Fleet Membership survey and members do want the committee to continue to explore
Fleet Master, Claude Phelps:
- Working on getting Windy City out of the water to do repairs.
Old Business
David Mercer made the motion to approve another month of the Vic Rider Agreement, David Elliott 2nd, all approved.
The Junior Fleet Membership Committee has not been able to meet.
GRDA application to work on the ramp is delayed due to storm damage but is in progress.
ASA application is also in process of completion.
The GRDA Boat Show was not as busy but we had more quality conversations.
New Business
Fred presented the following individuals as honorary members: Jane Anderson, August and Sue Goodnight, Robert and DeAnne Evenson, Jeanne Hickman, Howard and Virginia Hogan, Robert and Kathy McFarland, Tom Potts, Mike and Linda Richardson, Bruce and Claudia Wagoner, Tom and Robin White. Joel made a motion to approve Honorary members, Claude 2nd, all approved.
Fred reported that an executive decision was made to make Patsy Hagen an associate member for life with no fees in response to her family’s generous donation to the club.
C Dock, Walkway and Broadway storm damage was discussed. Currently do not have a permanent adjuster. Will keep the board updated as more information is obtained.
Clint made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Joel 2nd, all approved.
Time adjourned: 11:00 PM
Next meeting: April 11, 2026
Respectfully submitted
Kit Hines, Secretary
Fred Overstreet, Commodore