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JimB517
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Initially Posted - 03/29/2006 : 11:53:37

(1) Well, JB Manley, our treasurer, bookeeper and one of the hardest working guys in the association has sold his C25 and will be stepping down at the end of the term. We need a new volunteer. Your officers are planning on hiring a professional bookeeper so the Treasurer job would be more like Association CFO. The job description would be more involved with fund raising, attracting sponsorships, the affiliates program and overseeing the work of the bookeeper. Email me or another officer if you are interested.

(2) We voted 3 yes 1 abstain to eliminate the Quartermaster staff position. Since we have outsourced the Ships Store the only function of the Quartermaster is to deal with sales of Burgees and decals. We only sell a few per year. This will be combined with bookeeper duties.

(3) We voted 4 yes 0 no to raise the annual dues to $22/year and eliminate the special 2 year discount. This change is effective now. If you are interested, the full financial report will be in the next TellTale (members only).

(4) Duane gave an excellent report on the Nationals. He's done such a great job of raising sponsors and prizes. If you ever thought maybe some year you would like to go to a Nationals, THIS IS THE ONE TO GO TO.

(5) That was pretty much it, we talked for about 90 minutes. We have not met in a while and will do so again in April. In case you don't know, we generally have an officers meeting by conference call every month with staff invited every other month.

Indiscipline 1978 FK SR #398

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 12:26:02

We also welcomed our new Capri 25 Tech Editor Chris Mckillip and our new Catalina 25 Tech Editor John Vining. Look for their first articles in June.
We are still awaiting our first midwestern/rocky mountain bid for the 07 Nationals. If you are interested in hosting that regatta it would be good to let us know that you are working on a bid.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:38:18

Jim –

Forgot to mention, though you eluded to it, that with the combination of duties, the Quartermaster and Bookkeeper title was also combined.

Also – The price of the international membership is also going up $2.00. I think it is important to note that we as an association have absorbed much of the website redevelopment costs, increase in the mainsheet, pay-pal fees from registration and renewals and other expenses. While we have a good cash position, we will begin to nibble into that balance over the next few years. As officers we feel we’ve added to the value to being a member we fully plan to add even more value. We hope you feel the same way.

dw

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 13:54:15

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Duane Wolff
 though you eluded to it,dw

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Alluded:
alluded, alluding
1. To mention it indirectly or speak about it in passing.

Thesaurus: imply, insinuate, hint, intimate, suggest, refer to, touch upon, remark on, cite, mention.
Form: allude to something (usually)

Eluded is to escape from....or avoid

Sorry, the teacher in me.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 15:11:19

have a brain fingers problem with typing. Except and Accept along with Their and they are continually mess with me. I know what it should be, but my brain just won't catch it.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 15:11:59

ps - at least I got the wenches greased and oiled.

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frogger
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 15:50:34

Exactly what is the procedure for greasing and oiling the wenches?

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 16:02:00

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frogger
 Exactly what is the procedure for greasing and oiling the wenches?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Lewmar #7 take about 10 min to clean and lube. Pull the top c clip, remove the top, oil the paws, and grease the shaft, don't cake grease into the winches. repeat this about twice a year.

2 Speed winches instructions
These are really simple to do so it should only take you about 1 hr
per side, I have read up on, asked questions about, and came up with
this advice. If you need any more info contact Lewmar.

1. There is a round C Clip on the top side of the winch, you can
pull this off with a small regular screwdriver, or I used my finger
nail to pull up one edge. After this comes off raise the outer part
of the winch off of the spindle, be careful not to loose the two
roller bearings or the plastic washer that goes between the spindle
and the roller bearings. Mine were so packed full of grease it really
didn't matter at all.

2. At this point you can A. take the winches off of the boat or B.
Do a quick clean and out them back together. The biggest problem is
that owners pack these full of grease, Don't do it. The reason the
winches are going in both directions is the the grease is packed
behind the paws and sticking to the drums. If you are careful all
you should need is some grease, and some house hold oil.

3. I didn't even remove the paws and springs, I took a tooth brush
and some diesel yep that correct. After scrubbing the paws and
springs oil them and that's it NO GREASE........

4. Removing the grease, I took the winches off of the boat, took
the tops off, removed the 5 bolts, and took them home to the garage.
In a bucket I took the winches back apart, Took the roller bearings
and put them in the bottom of the bucket, Then there is a key on the
lower part of the winches, you have to rotate this to remove the
shaft, and to remove the gear, this will allow you to get to the
inner gear. I poured some more diesel into the bucket and again with
the tooth brush cleaned all of the grease off of all of the parts,there is another C Clip on the bottom of the 2 speed winch that need to be removed to get to the lower gear for cleaning, Once the gear is out you can remove the center shaft that has the second set of paws and springs.
After I got everything cleaned I sprayed them off with WD40 really
good and took a cloth and dried everything off.

5. Lube-- I used a Lewmar I had on the shelf, or could probably use
any kind of grease at any parts store. I re inserted the lower gear
and the shaft, I rotated the shaft to lock it into place. Then with
my toothbrush I took some grease and put it onto each gear, while I
rotated the parts. I made sure all of the gears were covered, but
again don't pack it into there. Next I took the roller bearings and
took a small amount of grease and put on the outer shaft, then on
each of the roller bearings, then with a rag wiped each one back
down. I put back on the plastic washer lightly greased, then put the
casing back onto the winch, at this point you will have to rotate
the paws for them to go down on the outer gears. Replace the Outer
top stainless washer and replace the C Clip.

6. At the boat you will have to take them back apart to put them
back onto the boat. You can do all of this on the boat if you want.
you might just have to settle for a toothbrush and a tooth pick to
dig out all of the old grease. Be careful, so have sail to take a
box and cut a round hole in the bottom of the box then put over the
winch to work on it. I didn;t really see anything so small that it
would be lost, But to be on the safe side I would recommend it.

7. I rebuilt all 4 winches on the boat. The #7's on the roof were
very easy, again they were packed full, and all of the paws were
stuck wide open. If you do it right you will never have this
problem. You will need to lube (lightly grease and oil the paws and
springs) Twice A Year.

Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:04:54

Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 16:48:33

Chris, re-read my post - I think you missed my intentional typo

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 17:15:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Duane Wolff
 Chris, re-read my post - I think you missed my intentional typo
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Hook, line, and sinker ...

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 17:31:21

my wench has this special goo that is a combination of sea salt and oil. You rub that on the wench in the shower......much easier than messing with C clips and diesel.

Edited by - JimB517 on 03/29/2006 17:31:52

Bubba
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 18:53:45

Generous applications of jewelry keeps mine running smoothly.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 20:11:02

Ok, I think we're getting way of topic here!

Though I do like the idea of greasing.... well never mind.

What were we talking about?

Oh yeah, JB thanks for everything!

Hope you stick around here to tell us your adventures with your new boat!

And Chris thanks for the information. I hope the hook didn't do too much damage.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 21:40:42

I believe Chris is planning on doing a winch (note the spelling) rebuild as a tech tip in the Mainsheet!

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 14:46:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 03/30/2006 14:54:25

Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:00:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com

Sorry, the teacher in me.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Oh-oh! What about "there", "their", "they're", "your", "you're", "heal", "heel", etc., etc... You could be so busy here you'll never have time to sail!

Oh, then there's "paws" and "palls"...
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And if you want to get technical the things on the wenches are paws, the things on the dead guys are palls and the things in the winches are PAWLS

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:05:02

Being a proofreader it used to drive me crazy reading some posts here but now I've gotten used to it.

Finally figured if it conveys the idea the hell with the spelling and grammar!

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:27:00

I type phonetically.....unless I'm reading something. I type 60-80 words a minute, but I don't always spell to good...or too well either

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:35:36

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Charlie Vick
 Finally figured if it conveys the idea the hell with the spelling and grammar!
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...sure--until Arlyn Stewart features a quote from you on his Forum Bloopers page!

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:44:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Duane Wolff
 I type phonetically.....unless I'm reading something. I type 60-80 words a minute, but I don't always spell <s>to</s> too good<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Same as my eleven year old ADHD son's speech pattern.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Duane Wolff
 ...or too well either
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
...or too well, either
...nor too well, either
...nor too well, neither

Frank? Well, Duane, I think you've proven your point, again.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 17:57:11

I know you are not going to believe it but the to/two/too in error in conjunction with the good was intentional. Notice where the "well" was used I correctly used too. The missing comma was, well missing. sometimes I don't have more than 2 minutes to get a post in, sometimes I have an hour. I honestly have had degrees conferred upon me from some very fine schools. I know what is correct most of the time, then again, I also realize that if I can convey the same thing with a few errors in 2 minutes, then it might be worth it to the guy waiting to drill another hole in his boat.

i culd jest rite whuteva the heck it sounds like two

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 18:18:59

LOL

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 18:22:01

read it fast

Olny srmat poelpe can.I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd
waht I was rdanieg.The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a
rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat
ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can
sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not
raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and
I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on
!!.

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 04/05/2006 : 15:48:26

I have just come across my Treasurer's burgee as I continue to make my way through the things that were removed from Antares prior to her sale to Mike and Tricia. The conversation starting acorn insignia on a beautiful dark blue field burgee will be mailed to whomever fills the vacant office.

BTW, the officers' have the right to fill a vacant office through a majority appointment by the officers. So, if you'd like to volunteer now, you can then run for the office in September as the incumbent. ;-)

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 04/05/2006 : 18:13:44

Except you don't have to resign until the end of your term, and we refuse to accept your resignation until there is a replacement.

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