A motion by Art Brooks to accept the minutes of the September 8, 2004, BOD meeting was seconded by Bob Drew and approved unanimously.

Wayne French presented the Treasurer’s Report for Sept 8, 2004 to June 23, 2005. This report included the breakdown of returns from the Fall and Spring Newsletters and letters to the balance of people on the Town List. A motion by Greg Gallagher to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented was seconded by Dick Simpson and approved unanimously.

Regarding the BOD term periods, Art Brooks and Martha McKay’s terms expire in July, 2005. They are both willing to serve an additional 3-year term. Lee Anderson was invited by Wayne to observe this meeting and is now also willing to serve a 3-year term. Bob Cummings expressed his interest in joining the BOD to Wayne, who will invite him as a guest to the next BOD meeting. The Nominating Committee, consisting of Art Brooks, Bob Drew and Dick Simpson, will present candidates for 2 BOD positions at the next BOD meeting. For the new year starting in August, the offices of Treasurer and Vice-President also need to be filled from the BOD.

By-Law changes: In addition to the suggested amendments presented and reviewed at the 07/05/04 BOD meeting, Wayne recommended that because the local businesses pay to advertise on the Willoughby Map, the wording of ARTICLE 11 SECTION 3: Membership Dues should be changed to "Annual dues shall be determined by the B.O.D."

Wayne reported that we have two applications for Student Scholarships this year. The BOD will review the Association’s expenses at the next meeting and will then decide the amount we will provide for the Scholarships.

A motion by Vince Dotoli for the Association to donate $300.00 to the Red Cross Swimming Program was seconded by Art Brooks and passed unanimously.

Dick Simpson reported that a diving crew for the Milfoil Project has been hired and they hope to begin the Project June 24, depending on the water temperature.

Art Brooks reported for the Water Quality Committee that he and Bill Julian obtained 3 samples of water from the North Beach area last year weekly that they sent by official courier to the state laboratory for testing. The state would continue to do E. coli counts from 3 samples per week, but since the cost is $16 per sample, Art suggested that the Association approach the Selectmen and request that the Town pays for testing of water from the North Beach. Alternatively, fewer samples could be taking but that raises a risk of missing a surge in E. coli counts.

Wayne requested any suggestions for a program for the Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 28. As a result of Mari Harter’s suggestion, Art Brooks will check for the availability of an appropriate speaker from the Fairbanks Museum.

Vince Dotoli reported that, according to a loon biologist, the loons might be nesting on docks and near beaches this year. We all need to be aware and notify Vince if we observe this so that signs of warning can be placed to protect the loons.

The next BOD meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11, at 7:30 PM.