Annual General Meeting
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Bronte Harbor Yacht Club

Minutes

Attendees: Colin Alston (Pres), John Fahy (V. Pres), Andrew Sensicle (Sec/Tres), Brian Thomson (Act. Chief Handicapper/EYC rep), Adam Farkas (Act. Asst. Chief Handicapper), Brian Veale (GHPRF), Andrews Hooker (SSYRA), Jamie Dike (TORE), John Crawley (TORW), 36 Handicappers,  4 Guests.

1.       Meeting called to order at 10:10 am.

2.       Motion to accept minutes from January 13, 2007 AGM. M/S Colin/Andrews Hooker. Carried

3.       REPORTS

3.1.       Reports from executive:

Colin Alston (President) – No major issues to report with the exception of the unexpected resignation of Ian McKimmie (Chief Handicapper) due to medical reasons. The Executive asked Brian Thomson (Assistant Chief Handicapper) to step in to fill Ian’s position and asked Adam Farkas (National Yacht Club handicapper) to act as Assistant Chief.
Colin indicated that he will be stepping down as President of PHRF-LO but is pleased with the success the organization has made in setting up checks and balances within the handicapping process and also with the Information and Training sessions that were put in place during his period in office. 

John Fahy (Vice President) – Enlightened everyone on the training session planned for this afternoon, as well as, what was planned for the Spring Training Seminar. 

Andrew Sensicle (Sec/Tres) – Reported that all was well financially for the organization and that further details will be reviewed later during the meeting. 

Brian Thomson (Acting Chief Handicapper) – Reported that they were glad to see new clubs joining or re-joining and that Central Council is utilizing the new Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for some items of concern. 

Bob Porter (Asst Chief) NA

Adam Farkas (Acting Asst. Chief.) – Reported that this has been a good year for him on Central Council and he will continue to work towards Fairness in the Appeal process and New Handicaps and promote transparency of these processes for the members.