1:08 p m, Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Fleets represented included

Tacoma - Gig Harbour Fleet 1

Dave Killen

Seattle Fleet 2

Dale Dunning

Victoria Fleet 4

Bill Stelp (President, ITCA)

Kathy Yardley (Treasurer, ITCA)

Doug Graham (Secretary, ITCA)

John Booth

Kevin More

Vidas Stukas (Measurer, ITCA)

Jeff Eckard

Nanaimo Fleet 24

Ken Lott

Elaine Wade

Nigel Philcox

Bill announced that the current Victoria members of the ITCA Board of Governors are resigning to facilitate the transition to a new Board.

The financial situation of the ITCA is still strong but it is felt that renewed emphasis on restructuring of responsibilities and duties of Board members is required along with vigorous promotion of the ITCA.

Minutes of 2002 Annual General Meeting (presented by Dave Killen)

Motion to adopt minutes as read by Ken Lott, seconded by Nigel Philcox. Carried

95 paid up members representing Fleets 1, 4, 5, 9, 15, 24, 25

Publication sales include 12 sets of plans and 9 assorted material orders

Major expense was for Web site ($656.65)

Account balances, USD $7404.32, CAD $212.51

Roster of current members attached

Motion to adopt by Elaine Wade, seconded by John Booth. Carried

(with clarification that dues are paid in advance)

Motion to adopt by Kevin More, seconded Jeff Eckard. Carried

Online Black Book amended in terms of house keeping measures only, eg imperial metric equivalents, new print version will be produced

Question regarding Silicon coating on spinnaker cloth given ok

Sail number 1262 issued to Guy Tomme , Fleet 25

Backup person desirable for Measurer's duties, location not critical (communications largely by email).

Outstanding Issues include:

Ground Tackle definition re location and maximum weight in relation to bare boat weight vs racing weight

Definition of "Main Deck" as regards placing of required additional ballast for mast weight.

Motion to adopt by Dale Dunning, seconded by Dave Killen. Carried

Tacoma - Gig Harbor Fleet 1 (Dave Killen)

The Fleet is growing with 16 members at present. In addition, 5 boats are being refurbished locally and are prospective new members.

Lack of central focal point for activities is a hindrance but fleet is promoting local racing.

Seattle Fleet 2 - (Dale Dunning)

Notice of Race for Internationals has brought response from Australia, Shediac , Massachusetts, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle hosting the event and providing Race committee

CYC Clubhouse at Shilshole Bay open to competitors during the event

Registration includes moorage and parking at Shilshole

Marina facilities include 2 cranes with gin pole available

Weighing - one month prior notice if required at event

Mast weight - certification required for modifications affecting weight

Number of races - maximum possible with minimum of 5 required. Sunday will be a practice race day, Monday and Tuesday long days, Wednesday and Thursday short days in terms of number of races per day

Loaner boats - get requests in early

Social events in planning stage, Awards banquet July 4th aboard a floating resturant on Lake Union

Accommodation available at University of Washington

Normal safety equipment required with possibility of a requirement for radar reflector

Budget of approximately $17,000 US, target is for 40-50 boats

Seattle Fleet 2 holding a fund raising auction, support from other Fleets welcomed

Victoria Fleet 4 (Kevin More)

Fewer boats active in the racing with a corresponding reduction in attendance at social events. Some current Fleet members have their boats up for sale, but there are 2 new boat owners in fleet, one with an existing fleet boat and one bringing John Booth's first (wooden) Tbird back in Fleet 4 after some refurbishment.

Evergreen Fleet 13 (by email, copy attached)

Reorganized as of February 14, 2003 with Joe Geck as President, Mark Hoffman, Vice President,

Duane Emnott as Secretary/Treasurer. Contact Joe Geck, 1009 Rucker Ave, Everett WA 98201-1514,

telephone 425-258-6828

Nanaimo Fleet 24 (Ken Lott, copy attached)

Web site - Dale Dunning, Dave Killlen

Online ITCA roster a possibility, would require control of access due to privacy concerns

Online forms - feasible, not easy to oversee the utilization of data after collection

ITCA database - standardization of format and data categories

Board of Governors – Dave Killen

Support required from previous executive and members

Black Book descriptions of Board of Governors duties/responsibilities need review

Calendar of annual events/actions required to assist new Board members

ITCA archives

Status of material

Permanent location and accessibility

Election of Officers - Dale Dunning presented following nominations for ITCA Board of Governors

President Dale Dunning (Seattle Fleet 2) New three year term

Vice President Wendy Loat (Toronto Fleet 10) Two years left of three year term

Treasurer Walt Purcell (Seattle Fleet 2) New three year term

Secretary Dave Killen (Tacoma-Gig Harbor Fleet 1) Two years left of three year term

Declared elected by acclamation

Note: Vidas Stukas remains as ITCA Measurer

ITCA Archives - Dave Killen

Thunderbird No. 1 has become part of an exhibit stressing the role of Ed Hoppen in developing the design/construction details of the Thunderbird and the history of the Class. The exhibit is being developed by The Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society, 4218 Harbor Drive, Gig Harbor WA and would be available to the public. ITCA archives could become a part of the exhibit and benefit by having a permanent home and dedicated support. Dave will report on feasibility.

2003 Northwest Regional Championships - Dale Dunning

Location and dates for the 2003 event

Bill Stelp - no proposals have been received

"Seed Money" for the 2003 International Championships - Vidas Stukas

Dale Dunning - nothing forwarded from the 2001 event

Motion proposed by Elaine Wade, seconded by Vidas Stukas

"ITCA shall subsidize each participating boat in the 2003 championships by $50 US." (Carried)

Regional Vice Presidents – Vidas Stukas

Local Fleet Presidents could be designated as ITCA Regional Vice Presidents and provide local support and perspectives for Board of Governors