Bridge meeting was called to order by Commodore John Rebholz at 2:00pm in the Marina Lounge. Present were Commodore Rebholz; Rear Commodore Barry Barwatt; Treasurer Shirley Hanberry; Secretary Doug Smith; Committee Chairs: Laura Staton,Allen Correll, Marsha Stasch, Chris Young, Bill Sholl. The Webmaster Jim Keen and Historian Dick Jenkins were also present. Minutes of the Jan. 7, 2008 meeting were approved as submitted.

An accounting was received from John Maiola concerning the plaque. Financial burden has been shared equally with the HOA, Marina and the Yacht Club. The marina committee, represented by Bill Sholl requested that we provide refreshments for the dedication of the plaque. This was agreed to by the social committee and date of dedication is believed to be the 28th of March.

The Commodore stated that the article submitted to the membership could not be published in the Landing as the date for submission was late December.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Shirley Hanberry submitted 2008 budget with expenses and income through 2/3/08. A short discussion was held and all receipts and expenses are on target.

Outreach: The Commodore suggested that the outreach and fleet committee work side by side as many of their responsibilities overlapped. The discussion of the providing a grant to the Girl Scouts for a camper was discussed. Contact was made last year but we never received an invoice. Marsha Stasch indicated she will actively pursue this issue this year. The Pamlico Sail and Power Squadron has asked the local yacht clubs to take over the responsibility of the Christmas flotilla in Washington. A discussion and exchange took place and it was agreed that we were willing to assist but would not take over the responsibility. We are willing to assume specific responsibilities.

Education: Plans on doing updates on boating hints. Will coordinate with the P.S.P.S. to do Coast Guard inspections. Hope to have some speakers in coordination with HOA education committee.

New Business: It was decided that should any member of the Bridge, past or present, pass away that flowers would be sent. This would begin with the recent death of Russ Thomas.

Historian: Is undertaking the categorizing and examination of our Yacht club so what has occurred and the person that made are yacht club possible are not lost. The effort to find stories of interest is being pursued with the Webmaster.

Webmaster/JIM KEEN Presented his plan for renovating and updating our webpage. Discussed what he has done and gave us a runthru of what will be within the month. He asked all Bridge members and Committee chair to take a few minutes and review what has been done and make criticisms suggestions etc. Wants to include such things as a history section, interactive calendar, and marina weather. He took pictures of the Bridge Officers present to include. Made several suggestions on how the web could be interactive and informational. He also presented what the future possibilities are with the web page. He presented to those present with a three page web renovation outline.