2009 TCAA AGM MINUTES Jan 11, 2009

Attendance list: John Demeo, Dean Behrens, Sam Breaden, Melanie Breaden, Mark Braithwaite, Chris Munro, Troy Munro, Christa Van Heldon, Daniel Van Kerckhof, Richie Hansen, Michael Cook, Brett Goodall, Adam Smith, Peter Freeman, Howard Brooke, Brad Hein, Mick "well hung" Doherty, Luke "muff" Donavan, Ken Marsh, James Macdonald, Lauren Ashley, Laurie Hinchcliff, Kym Luitjes, Tim Johnstone, Colin Andrew, Kevin Bessell, Julia Backhouse, Christopher Caines, Michael Jopp, Ian Walls, Mark Adams, Marty Jones, Steve Owens, Mark Brindley, Peter Backhouse, Ross Cicognani, Peter Lane, Gary Selwood, Greg Goodall, Les Porter, Dennis Baker, Kingsley Pursch.

1. Confirm minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting

Moved: Les Porter

2nd: Laurie Hinchcliff

2. Reports:

a. President's Report (Dennis)

b. Treasurer's Report (Colin)

c. Secretary's Report (Kings)

d. Documentation Officer (Les)

e. Manufacturer's Report (Greg)

Moved: Mark Braithwaite

2nd: Kym Luitjes

3. Election of 2009 Committee:

President

Nominee: Dennis Baker

Proposed: Les Porter

Seconded: Greg Goodall

Secretary

Nominee: Les Porter

Proposed: Dennis Baker

Seconded: Peter Lane

Treasurer

Nominee: Colin Johnson

Proposed: Kingsley Pursch

Seconded: James Macdonald

Technical Officer/Measurer

Nominee: Laurie Hinchcliff

Proposed: Dennis Baker

Seconded: Les Porter

Documentation Officer

Nominee: Daniel Van Kerckhof

Proposed: Richard Hansen

Seconded: Brett Goodall

Marketing Officer

Nominee: Grieg Bannister

Proposed: Kingsley Pursch

Seconded: Mark Brindley

NSW State Rep

Nominee: Mark Braithwaite

Proposed: Les Porter

Seconded: Sam Breaden

QLD State Rep

Nominee: Matt Homan

Proposed: Chris Munro

Seconded: Peter Freeman

VIC State Rep

Nominee: James MacDonald

Proposed: Les Porter

Seconded: Kingsley Pursch

4. Set the annual subscription fee

Les Porter:

Motion to reduce annual membership fee to $20 MOTION FAILED

Daniel Van Kerckhof:

Motion to maintain current annual membership fee of $40, however the membership fee should be used specifically for promotion of the class. MOTION CARRIED

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE WILL REMAIN AT $40.

5. General Business

5.1 Changes to be made under the Championship rules, 7.2 Sequence and 13.0 Course Diagram. Currently the Championship rules state that boats can travel from mark 3A through to the finish line. Suggested change so that on the final leg, boats should leave a different mark to port (avoiding marks 3A and 3B) before proceeding through the finish line.

Moved: Les Porter

2nd: Steve Kiely

5.2 The following 5 points for consideration concerning the Taipan 5.7 class rules were raised by Colin Andrew. Greg Goodall and Colin Andrew will work together will feedback and input from current Taipan 5.7 owners to incorporate suitable changes into the class rules, which will be effective before the next National Titles.

1/ big head main (no brainer) same rules as for 4.9 with no change in sail area.

2/ cantered or vertical hulls. Allow for wedges to be removed if required.

3/ max width 2.6m (same as F18)

4/ self tacking jib (or old style)

5/ (not sure about this but it will be a good discussion) Carbon! Mainly for the mast, to make the boat easier to rig. I would not suggest a change in minimum weight though.

6. Proposal for dates and venue of 2009/10 TCAA National Titles

Proposed venue is Frankston Yacht Club, January 3-10, 2010.

7. CLOSE MEETING Meeting closed by Dennis Baker 5:30pm.