McCrae Lake Dot Org
ìIím in a McCrae Lake state of mindî
Greg Beauchamp President
Rob Beauchamp Executive Director
Bruce Tannahill V.P. Logistics
Brian Tannahill V.P. Marketing

McCrae Lake Meeting Minutes June 10, 2007
Meeting called to order at Sandy Point @ 11:50 am. EST
After a review of the previous minutes we voted to strike the comment "Thanks for nothing" from the site.
Rob suggested "NO FIRE CRACKERS" next year... not even seconded.
A great Blue Heron flies by
Rob suggests 2 hour nap time if desired.
Harg suggest 1 hour is enough - 2nd'd by Bruce - motion carried
Rob suggest to cut down on food - all agreed - motion carried
Many comments on how good food is followed the motion
Greg suggest Rob enroll in "Scanoe training" - all laughed
Rob suggests labelling the pails
All agree one dining tent is enough
Thanks to Boston Pizza - all finger foods for next year instead of big pasta dishes
Total unsundries for 2007 was $140 a man (meat, taxi, etc.)
Money divied up
President Greg closes meeting.

MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MCCRAE LAKE DOT ORG
SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2006

 
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) for McCRAE LAKE 2006 was called to order at Tippy Rock, at 9:43 a.m. on Sunday June 4th in the year of our Lord 2006 by president Greg Beauchamp.
 
In attendance:  PRESIDENT                                         Greg Beauchamp
                           SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR     Rob Beauchamp
                           V.P. LOGISTICS                                    Bruce Tannahill
                           V.P. MARKETING                                  Brian Tannahill
 
                           DIRECTOR NOMINEE                         Greg Hargest
                             (for the position of Junior Executive Director)
 
 
Minutes from the 2005 AGM were read and approved by all.
 
 
Business arising from AGM 2005.
 
The executive once again discussed the possibilty and need  for a winter executive meeting.  Upon further discussion a unamimous decision to meet was reached.
Time and date to be determined.  Task assigned to Greg B.
 
The issue of the distance from the tent for frappes was revisited.  Once again a distance of 100 ft. was to be a benchmark.  The use of the portable john was greatly appreciated and served to help solve this issue.  Bruce Tannahill is to be thanked for his efforts.
 
Once again the idea of bringing less meat was discussed.  All in attendance agreed that meat was good.  Rob to use discrection for 2007 when purchasing the meat.
 
 
New Business
 
Motion by Bruce, "that Greg Hargest be installed as a director",  seconded by Brian,     all in favour,  motion passed
Greg Hargest to assume the postion of Junior Executive Director.  We all look forward to Greg bringing his vast experience and knowledge to the McCrae Lake board.
 
Brian briefily talked about the possibility and viability of broadcasting via a web cam.  Generally agreed that the idea was worth looking into further.
 
The possibilty of forming a "taunteen" was discussed.  Each board member is asked to investigate and bring ideas to AGM 2007.
 
Directors Reports
 
President - Greg Beauchamp
 
We had an inquiry via our website regarding the Macdonald-Gibson canoe route.  Greg replied offering what information he had and suggested possible sources for additional information.
 
Logistics - Bruce Tannahill
 
The facilities and services provided by the Honey Harbour Boat Club's Marina  are very good.  All were in agreeance that their services be used again next year.
Bruce commented that the water taxi could accommodate more gear (meaning less for canoes).
 
Thanks to Bruce for his work throughout the year.
 
Marketing - Brian Tannahill
 
Brian reported that currently we are being charged $10.00 a year for hosting our webpage which could increase to $20.00.  He has yet to receive an invoice.
Motion by Greg B., "that the cost of hosting our webpage be paid by all active directors evenly",  seconded by Bruce,  all in favour,  motion passed.
 
Brian mentioned the possibilty of providing advertising space on our webpage.  Further discussion required.
 
Thanks to Brian for his continued work with the webpage.
 
Senior Executive Director - Rob Beauchamp
 
No Report
 
Thanks to Rob for nothing.
 
 
President Greg distributed to all in attendance a very attractive grey t-shirt (donated by Tire Discounter of Barrie, bearing the new Cooper Tire logo) with our webpage embroidered on them.
The shirts are to commerate our 20th anniversary.  All in attendance celebrated with champange.  Congratulations to all for achieving such a milestone.
 
 
No other new business or reports.
 
 
General Information
 
The total expenses for the weekend (excluding beer and alcohol) was determined to be $600.00.  This included groceries, meat, the water taxi and miscellaneous sundries.
The cost to each member was $120.00.
 
An inventory of our refreshments was conducted:
- 15 cases of various beers
- 36 cans Smirnoff
- 30 cans various coolers
- 40 oz. Bailey's
- 40 oz. Southern Comfort
- 26 oz.Butter Shots
- (2) 26 oz. Crown Royal
- 26 oz. Vodka
- a mickey of ea. Rye, Southern Comfort, Rum, Vodka
- !/2 mickey of Tequila
 
 
The high hand pot was split between Greg and Bruce, each netting $120.00.  After an enjoyable weekend the results were as follows:
Greg B.    + 440.00
Greg H.    + 65.00
Brian         - 300.00
Rob           -  44.00
Bruce        - 280.00
 
**all figures are estimates, (a mathematical difference of $119..00.)
 
 
The word for the weekend was determined to be "wrepht". 
  e.g.  Pass 2 to the wrepht.
          Where have I wrepht my beer?
Upon further investigation Webster does not provide a definition.
 
 
Meeting adjourned in harmony at 11:30 a.m.       

MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MCCRAE LAKE DOT ORG
SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2005, at McCrae Lookout, McCrae Lake, Ontario Canada, by President Greg Beauchamp.  Executive Director, Rob Beauchamp, V.P. of Logistics Bruce Tannahill and V.P. of Marketing Brian Tannahill were all in attendance. 

Brian moved that the low hand in a high - low game was up to the player calling the game.  Seconded by Rob.  Motion carried unanimously.

Brian moved that the high hand of the weekend jackpot be awarded at the designated time only regardless of when or if a Royal Flush was obtained.  Motion carried unanimously.

Brian moved that the ìword of the weekendî was Salsa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Bruce proposed a 100 yard minimum safe distance from the tentís for frappeís, emergency or otherwise.  Seconded by Brian.  Rob stated an objection to such a motion.  The motion was amended by Greg to include ìa safe and reasonable distance from the tentî.  Sound judgement was also suggested.  Motion carried unanimously.

The topic of meals and food was lengthily discussed and all agreed that Rob bring less meat, we bring less food in general (munchies excepted) and that the Thursday evening meal be discontinued.

Greg proposed that the water taxi be used again next year to bring in the gear.  Seconded by Bruce.  Motion carried unanimously.

Many other ideas were discussed  including Baileyís, menu ideas and the winter executive meeting to be held in Collingwood in January at a yet to be determined date.

The meeting was adjourned in harmony at 10:20 a.m. (give or take 5 minutes)

Note:  With jackpot award of about $300, Greg up $500, Rob down $400, Bruce down $140 and Brian up $40 (best guesses boys)