HERCC
The HERCC Board of Management met on Wednesday, May 12 at the home of President Mary Blank. Present were: President Mary Blank, Treasurer Jon Morrow, Secretary Sandy Podesta, Board Members Bob Cika, Judy Merriam, Kim Ruggiero and Paul Teich. Deb Paduda was absent due to a conflict; Tom Connor was absent because the Secretary failed to inform him of the meeting.
After a delicious dinner provided by President Mary Blank, the Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.
Beach Clean-Up The first order of business was a hearty discussion of the Beach Clean-up that took place on April 24. The turn-out was spectacular and the Board thanks everyone who participated, particularly: Bob Cika (who crafted a highly ingenious and effective sifter to spare all our backs from carrying sand off the beach!); Ellen Cika; Tom Connor; Paul, Shelby and John Teich; Rita Amaio and Kathleen Logiodice who double-handedly buried two heavy logs in the sand; Kevin Ruggiero who dug one of the holes in which one of the logs was buried; Bart and Kim Ruggiero; Doreen and Jenny Dominick; Charlie and Maryanne Houlihan; Lynne Bundesen; Amy and Bob Stefanowski, their three girls, and their kindly-donated and much appreciated dumpster; Bill Bussman; Jim O'Brien; Tom and Kathleen O'Dea; Mary Blank and Jon Morrow's camera.
In addition to the use of their dumpster at Beach Clean-Up Day, Amy and Bob Stefanowski also provided grass seed and water for the growth of new grass at our beach; the Board thanked them on behalf of the Association.
For those who didn't make this very enjoyable and rewarding event, please plan on joining us next year!
Insurance Tom Connor acquired copies of our current insurance policies and passed them along to the Secretary who will hold these records along with our others.
Treasurer's Report Jon reported that our total assets currently equal $53,066. He will be sending out our dues invoices as soon as he receives an estimate of costs for the Annual Summer Picnic. According to the By-Laws, there is no need for the Audit Committee to convene and conduct an audit report this year.
Speed Bumps Paul Teich has solicited bids for repairing the speed bumps and will continue to procure competitive bids until we have a representative sampling from which to make a cost-effective determination.
Boat Rack Judy Merriam thanks those who completed and returned the survey on the Boat Rack. In order to devise a plan that will accommodate all boat owners on the existing rack, Judy asks that boaters contact her with the type (and size, if possible) of their boats. She will present a recommendation at the Annual Meeting in July.
Memorial Bench Bob Cika reports on behalf of Ellen and her brother, that the bench has arrived and the accompanying plaque is being forged. Following this year's Annual Meeting, the membership will be invited to attend an installation ceremony on-site in memory of Grace Cross.
New Business
The Board congratulated Kim and Bart Ruggiero on the launch of
their new endeavor, InterMed Group, a medical education business.
Elections will be held at this year's Annual Meeting in accordance with our By-Laws; This year we can elect (or re-elect) the Treasurer and three Board Members. The Board will recommend a slate of nominees at the meeting; additional nominations are also welcome.
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PLEASE NOTE: In order to keep our Association Directory
up-to-date, all members are encouraged to contact the Secretary
as soon as possible with any new or revised phone numbers, mailing
addresses, new family members, etc. If enough new information
is provided in time, we will have a new Directory available at
the Annual Meting in July. Please contact Sandy at 203-697-2833
or via e-mail at sp@eBusinessWriting.com.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Podesta, Secretary