March 27, 2008
From: James Hightower, President
To: All Team Members
Info: Minutes of March Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM on March 27, 2008 with 5 members present. Members present were Jim Hightower, Wanda Hightower, Art Wilkinson, Scott Miller, and Tiffany Clement. The following information was included, discussed or motioned:
a. Reading of the last months minutes:
Minutes were read and accepted with no changes.
b. Communication from the President:
The team met at Long Lake for a search pattern training to recover an unidentified object. Due to illnesses and injuries, the training was conducted on land. The training provided positive results for all team members present.
One of the donated boats was sold for $3500.00, which was deposited in the account. We are still trying to sell the remaining boat.
Jim went to Hood Canal approximately two weeks ago to study geoducks. The dives were different to say the least. They consisted of three dives at 70, 50, and 30 foot depths. We will be going back on May 26-30 and will be taking our six divers to complete the tasks. The organization will be completing 1-week tests every other month until October.
c. Treasurer’s report:
Current account balance is $5306.93. We received $3500.00 for selling the boat and $240.00 collected from annual dues. The books were balanced out in preparation for the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign Fund. In 2007, the team had $2,406.81 in income and $2,770.80 in expenditures. This puts the team at $364.07 in the red for the year.
d. Committee reports:
No comments from committee members.
e. Old business:
We decided to purchase rope and make throw bags for team members. Harbor Freight has red rope in 100 ft lengths for about $8.00 each. The team decided to go with yellow rope and enough for 10 team members.
We had a call out for an evidence search at the Manette Bridge in Bremerton on 2/29 and 3/1 and was assisted by the Kitsap County Sheriff. After several passes, no evidence was found. The suspect’s stories changed and now we will be looking at a new location in the same area.
f. New business:
DEM and Jim’s insurance has covered the difference of the cost for the repair of the boat. The boat is still not running. The mechanic is waiting for parts.
Wanda asked if the dives we are doing this weekend would count for the PSD course. The answer is no. However, Jim will review all students’ training records, find out who needs what dives and will schedule dates for make up dives. The dates will be firm and if the students do not make the dives, they will not complete the course.
Upcoming dives:
- Manette Bridge – 3/29 and 3/30 – Evidence search. Meet at Evergreen Park at 0700.
- Long Lake – 4/19 – Search patterns. Meet at county park at 0900.
- Sandy Shore Lake – 5/4 – Sled training and search patterns with scooter. Meet at 1000.
Janelle Wilkinson is updating the team’s website. If there are any suggestions for the website, email ideas to Art at wilkinson68@comcast.net. Wanda made a motion to pay Janelle $50 to $100 dollars for updating the website and making it more professional. Art seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Art made a motion to send a goody package to Felix who is “protecting freedom” in Cuba. Motion was seconded by Wanda. Motion was approved unanimously. Wanda agreed to gather goodies and get them in the mail.
From a vote in a previous meeting, Tiffany is going to purchase a housing for the underwater camera so that it can convert from still camera to video.
Tiffany and Tom’s expiration dates are approaching rapidly. Tiffany has already received her new registration and will forward information to Art for inclusion into the record.
g. Report of lessons learned:
No reports of lessons learned were presented.
h. Tiffany motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Art. The meeting was adjourned at 2030. Next meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 2008.
James R. Hightower
