BHODA ANNUAL MEETING

Written By Eric Hakanson

BHODA ANNUAL MEETING & GATHERING

SEPTEMBER 13th, 4 p.m.

At the Home of Charlie & Joanne Cochrane

Dear BHODA members,

It’s that time of year again when we gather to celebrate the season just past and plan for the season ahead. The major accomplishment this year has been the development of a website that is up to date, managed, and allows for membership renewals and contributions to be made on line. The site also features wonderful photographs of One Designs under sail (thank you Don Snyder), as well as featured boats for sale. The site was expertly developed by Eric Hakanson, Jr., for which BHODA is extremely grateful.

BHODA also continued sponsorship of the Regatta, held Wednesday evening races, and worked diligently to get as many ODs on the water as possible. A highlight of the season was the donation of MUMTAZ to the Jr. Program, and she is now being raced in the Regatta. Many members have sent in reviews in response to the on line survey, many are positive and all are helpful. Do respond if you have not done so; these thoughts and comments are critical as we plan the future of BHODA. AND, don’t forget to pay your dues…adding on a small donation will be appreciated!

This year the Cochrane’s have graciously offered to host our Annual Meeting at their beautiful home on Southport, 63 Ebenecook Road. As always we ask each of you to bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert. The Board will provide main courses.

In addition to a social time, we will hold our Annual Meeting and vote on the Board members for the upcoming year. Treasurer Don Snyder will provide us with an annual Financial Report, and we will discuss any other business that properly comes before the Membership.

The following Board Members are retiring:

  • Deanna Clarkson

  • Debbie Snyder

  • Sandy Leonard

Continuing Board with years remaining:

  • Don Snyder, 1

  • Eric Hakanson, 1

  • Eric Hakanson, Jr., 3

  • Bill Hunt, 2

  • Scott Blake, 1

  • Eben Wilson, 2

  • Charlie Cochrane, 2

If you cannot attend this important meeting please send your proxy vote to me at smbleo43 at gmail dot com.

Eric Hakanson
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