Thank You Ex-Commodore Baumgart
You know every now and then a present gets dropped in your lap.
Ex-Commodore Baumgart attempted to abase me by making a horrible accusation. The surprise came when Arlyn Stewart came to my defense and it seems the Officers finally got heads out of their respective butts and realized that Baumgart had put the entire Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association’s charter at risk.
Thanks Jim,
M-O-R-O-N!!!
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Posted by John Gisondi
11/10/2006
9/26/2006
Oh No! Skippy Is The Forum Running Slow?
Seems the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association Forum is giving some of the members a bit of trouble.
Awwwwww!!! Hee Hee Hee!!!!
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Seems the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association Forum is giving some of the members a bit of trouble.
Awwwwww!!! Hee Hee Hee!!!!
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9/10/2006
Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association Elections
The Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association elections are agian going to be a total farce without the participation of the membership and controlled by the current C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers.
They even embarrassed themselves by disregarding prior nominees who volunteered earlier this year.
To his credit Commodore Jim Baumgart has decided not to run but his nominations of Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore (see photo below) for Commodore and Duane Wolff, the current Measurer for V.C. will do harm to the Association for years to come.
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The Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association elections are agian going to be a total farce without the participation of the membership and controlled by the current C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers.
They even embarrassed themselves by disregarding prior nominees who volunteered earlier this year.
To his credit Commodore Jim Baumgart has decided not to run but his nominations of Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore (see photo below) for Commodore and Duane Wolff, the current Measurer for V.C. will do harm to the Association for years to come.
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Notice Posted
The following letter was sent to the Officers of the Edgewater Yacht Club
Gentlemen,
It appears that the Catalina 25/250 & Capri 25 International Association Officers
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/officers.asp
intend to use your Yacht club to host their so called “Nationals” again next year, in 2007.
Their 2006 “Nationals” were awarded to Duane Wolff, who used your organization, under very troubling circumstances.
Please visit the Catalina 25/250 Observer Blog at
http://c25-250-observer.blogspot.com/
and discuss amongst yourselves and your trusties whether this is in the best interest of your organization.
The decision to welcome the C25/C250 & Capri 25 Nationals is, of course, in your hands we simply ask that you look at the history that led the C25/250 – Capri 25 “Nationals” to your door step.
Thank you,
John G- & Catalina 25/250 Observers
http://c25-250-observer.blogspot.com/
The continued arrogance of the C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers is amazing.
The C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers are willing to disenfranchise their own membership and use the Edgewater Yacht Club for their own agenda.
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The following letter was sent to the Officers of the Edgewater Yacht Club
Gentlemen,
It appears that the Catalina 25/250 & Capri 25 International Association Officers
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/officers.asp
intend to use your Yacht club to host their so called “Nationals” again next year, in 2007.
Their 2006 “Nationals” were awarded to Duane Wolff, who used your organization, under very troubling circumstances.
Please visit the Catalina 25/250 Observer Blog at
http://c25-250-observer.blogspot.com/
and discuss amongst yourselves and your trusties whether this is in the best interest of your organization.
The decision to welcome the C25/C250 & Capri 25 Nationals is, of course, in your hands we simply ask that you look at the history that led the C25/250 – Capri 25 “Nationals” to your door step.
Thank you,
John G- & Catalina 25/250 Observers
http://c25-250-observer.blogspot.com/
The continued arrogance of the C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers is amazing.
The C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officers are willing to disenfranchise their own membership and use the Edgewater Yacht Club for their own agenda.
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9/02/2006
Fiduciary Duty
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association has ignored his fiduciary duty to represent the entire membership of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association by restricting the bids for the 2007 “Nationals to just the few 100 members that visit the Association Forum, leaving more than 600 members out of the democratic process to participate in the one “National” event of the year.
Frank Hopper has manipulated the bid process so the “Nationals" will be awarded to Duane Wolff’s surrogate Bill Meinart who intends to use the Edgewater Yacht Club for their own agenda again.
This is a terrible misuse of the office and the paid members continue to be left out of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association’s most important events.
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Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association has ignored his fiduciary duty to represent the entire membership of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association by restricting the bids for the 2007 “Nationals to just the few 100 members that visit the Association Forum, leaving more than 600 members out of the democratic process to participate in the one “National” event of the year.
Frank Hopper has manipulated the bid process so the “Nationals" will be awarded to Duane Wolff’s surrogate Bill Meinart who intends to use the Edgewater Yacht Club for their own agenda again.
This is a terrible misuse of the office and the paid members continue to be left out of the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association’s most important events.
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Game On!!!
The fact the C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officershave seen fit to award the 2007 to Bill Meinfart who will use the Edgewater Yacht Club again for his own agenda is very troubling.
A memo to the Edgewater Yacht Club Officers and Trusties is being formulated and will be sent shortly.
The fact the C25-C250 & Capri 25 Officershave seen fit to award the 2007 to Bill Meinfart who will use the Edgewater Yacht Club again for his own agenda is very troubling.
A memo to the Edgewater Yacht Club Officers and Trusties is being formulated and will be sent shortly.
8/21/2006
Trailer Sailor Forum Posters Are Invited
We have invited the sailors at the Trailer Sailor Forum to come over and view the blog and comment or comment back at the Trailer Sailor Forum .
Back when the Catalina 25/250 National Association. was in turmoil the Trailer Sailor Forum gave us a place to share and start over.
The Association. again faces a small group of members who are intent on using the Association. for their own agendas.
So welcome Trailer Sailor Forum sailors. We look forward to your comments and support.
We have invited the sailors at the Trailer Sailor Forum to come over and view the blog and comment or comment back at the Trailer Sailor Forum .
Back when the Catalina 25/250 National Association. was in turmoil the Trailer Sailor Forum gave us a place to share and start over.
The Association. again faces a small group of members who are intent on using the Association. for their own agendas.
So welcome Trailer Sailor Forum sailors. We look forward to your comments and support.
8/20/2006
We welcome comments but….
“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” Hamlet III, ii, 239
Hee Hee
Duane Wolff’s buddy, Bill Meinert, posted the following comment to the “Duane Wolff continues to mislead the membership” post below.
“Hey Butthead, you want an honest answer to why I have volunteered to be the Race Committee Chairman for the 2007 Nationals in Cleveland, not Duane, (it was not his idea) it was purely mine and I made the sujestion for next years venue to be held again in Cleveland because as of that date no one had come forward to volunteer to host the the 2007 event. Including you!! You talk a lot of shit, but we don't see you organizing anything for the good of us all. So be a man and realize none of us realy give a crap about what you think.
Bill Meinert
8/16/2006 10:30 AM “
Apparently spelling is not his forte’, neither are his arguments.
Bill Meinert has been part of the Midwest group that has used the Nationals for their own agenda for many years. For Mr. Meinert to be Duane Wolff’s surrogate is disingenuous and a ploy that neither the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. members will buy and we are sure the Edgewater Water Yacht Club officers and trusties will find troubling.
We look forward to awarding of the Nationals by this gang of officers.
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“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” Hamlet III, ii, 239
Hee Hee
Duane Wolff’s buddy, Bill Meinert, posted the following comment to the “Duane Wolff continues to mislead the membership” post below.
“Hey Butthead, you want an honest answer to why I have volunteered to be the Race Committee Chairman for the 2007 Nationals in Cleveland, not Duane, (it was not his idea) it was purely mine and I made the sujestion for next years venue to be held again in Cleveland because as of that date no one had come forward to volunteer to host the the 2007 event. Including you!! You talk a lot of shit, but we don't see you organizing anything for the good of us all. So be a man and realize none of us realy give a crap about what you think.
Bill Meinert
8/16/2006 10:30 AM “
Apparently spelling is not his forte’, neither are his arguments.
Bill Meinert has been part of the Midwest group that has used the Nationals for their own agenda for many years. For Mr. Meinert to be Duane Wolff’s surrogate is disingenuous and a ploy that neither the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. members will buy and we are sure the Edgewater Water Yacht Club officers and trusties will find troubling.
We look forward to awarding of the Nationals by this gang of officers.
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8/18/2006
Edgewater Water Yacht Club Officers Will Be Notified
There seems to be a bit of a delay in awarding the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. 2007 Nationals.
That could be because the Association Officers know that if they award the Nationals to Bill Meinert and the Edgewater Water Yacht Club for the second year in a row, the Officers and Trusties of the Edgewater Water Yacht Club will all get a detailed memo as to how Rev. Don Peet and Duane Wolff have misused their positions with the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association to deny the Association members a way to participate in the selection of the Nationals. They have denied the members the democratic process they paid for and used the Edgewater Yacht Club as unknowing dupes in their agenda.
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There seems to be a bit of a delay in awarding the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. 2007 Nationals.
That could be because the Association Officers know that if they award the Nationals to Bill Meinert and the Edgewater Water Yacht Club for the second year in a row, the Officers and Trusties of the Edgewater Water Yacht Club will all get a detailed memo as to how Rev. Don Peet and Duane Wolff have misused their positions with the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association to deny the Association members a way to participate in the selection of the Nationals. They have denied the members the democratic process they paid for and used the Edgewater Yacht Club as unknowing dupes in their agenda.
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8/17/2006
Oh Boo Hoo
It’s so sad to read Frank Hopper’s post on the Forum (requires free registration)
“Since it is incumbent on me as the Vice Commodore and therefore the National Regatta Committee Chairman to facilitate the bidding process I am feeling pretty low right now.”
What a crock…. Frank Hopper made NO attempt to get the word out to the Local Fleets and there has never been a TaleTell, the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. newsletter, sent out in past two years.
Now In the same post we read;
“Yesterday Bill Mienert submitted a bid to hold the 07 regatta back at Edgewater (that’s the Edgewater Water Yacht Club that Duane Wolff used last year) during the Cleveland race week.”
Gee Suprise Surprise!!
Frank Hopper goes on to write’;
“I am disappointed that I have not adequately communicated the excitement and satisfaction that comes with holding a National Championship Regatta. I am certain that next year's Vice Commodore will do a better job.”
Another crock…
Frank Hopper is the only nominee for Commodore. More on the elections latter.
So there you have it. A perfectly executed plan to let Duane Wolff and his buddies continue to use the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. for there own private party at the the Edgewater Water Yacht Club
Nicely Done!!
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It’s so sad to read Frank Hopper’s post on the Forum (requires free registration)
“Since it is incumbent on me as the Vice Commodore and therefore the National Regatta Committee Chairman to facilitate the bidding process I am feeling pretty low right now.”
What a crock…. Frank Hopper made NO attempt to get the word out to the Local Fleets and there has never been a TaleTell, the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. newsletter, sent out in past two years.
Now In the same post we read;
“Yesterday Bill Mienert submitted a bid to hold the 07 regatta back at Edgewater (that’s the Edgewater Water Yacht Club that Duane Wolff used last year) during the Cleveland race week.”
Gee Suprise Surprise!!
Frank Hopper goes on to write’;
“I am disappointed that I have not adequately communicated the excitement and satisfaction that comes with holding a National Championship Regatta. I am certain that next year's Vice Commodore will do a better job.”
Another crock…
Frank Hopper is the only nominee for Commodore. More on the elections latter.
So there you have it. A perfectly executed plan to let Duane Wolff and his buddies continue to use the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. for there own private party at the the Edgewater Water Yacht Club
Nicely Done!!
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8/09/2006
Duane Wolff Continues to Mislead the Membership
Reading Duane Wolff’s post on the the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. Forum
“Web Utilization Stats –“ (requires registration on the Forum, it’s free) proves the point that the Forum does not serve the membership.
Duane Wolff writes;
“As of 6/30/2007 we had 712 members …of the 712 almost 45 percent have been to our site in the past year and 37% have posted.”
First of all the year is 2006 MORON!!!
But more to the point of the 712 association members 55% do not use the Forum. That almost 400 paid members who gain no benefit from Duane and Frank’s precious Forum. That represents $8800.00 of the Catalina-Capri-25s association’s income.
It proves that the Forum does not serve the membership and using the Forum for the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. business, like elections and hosting the Nationals, is a misuse and manipulation of members paid dues.
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore and Duane Wolff continue their campaign to disenfranchise the majority of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association members and use the Association for their own agendas.
This is important because Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore has no regard for any member who does not use the Forum and he is the sole nominee for Commodore in the upcoming elections.
August 15th is rapidly approaching, it will be interesting to see who receives the right to host the 2007 National Regatta, see the 8/05/06 post below.
Reading Duane Wolff’s post on the the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. Forum
“Web Utilization Stats –“ (requires registration on the Forum, it’s free) proves the point that the Forum does not serve the membership.
Duane Wolff writes;
“As of 6/30/2007 we had 712 members …of the 712 almost 45 percent have been to our site in the past year and 37% have posted.”
First of all the year is 2006 MORON!!!
But more to the point of the 712 association members 55% do not use the Forum. That almost 400 paid members who gain no benefit from Duane and Frank’s precious Forum. That represents $8800.00 of the Catalina-Capri-25s association’s income.
It proves that the Forum does not serve the membership and using the Forum for the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. business, like elections and hosting the Nationals, is a misuse and manipulation of members paid dues.
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore and Duane Wolff continue their campaign to disenfranchise the majority of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association members and use the Association for their own agendas.
This is important because Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore has no regard for any member who does not use the Forum and he is the sole nominee for Commodore in the upcoming elections.
August 15th is rapidly approaching, it will be interesting to see who receives the right to host the 2007 National Regatta, see the 8/05/06 post below.
Posted By John G-
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Jabba The Hut Goes Sailing?
No the photo below is Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association..
And what is that dribble stain on his T-Shirt?
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No the photo below is Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association..
And what is that dribble stain on his T-Shirt?
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8/05/2006
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore
A Sad Post and a Misuse of Office
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore who’s duty it is to find a suitable host for the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association’s National Regatta posted the following on the Association Forum;
“Today is Aug 1st. Still no formal bid."
Frank Hopper, Vice Commodore who’s duty it is to find a suitable host for the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association’s National Regatta posted the following on the Association Forum;
“Today is Aug 1st. Still no formal bid."
He is refering to a host for the 2007 National Regata.
Frank Hopper has not made any attempt to communicate with Fleet Captains to have them use their organizations to host the Nationals. Many of these local fleets have good racing programs.
Instead he has just posted the one thread on the Forum and left it at that. The result is that Duane Wolff will be able to hold the regatta at the Edgewater Yacht Club where he continues to brown nose the Edgewater officers.
Frank Hopper’s continued misuse of his office keeps the majority of the Catalina-Capri-25s membership out in the cold.
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7/31/2006
Spam Courtesy Of The Catalina 25/250 Association - Forum
Have you noticed the “Meds” spam filling your mailboxes?
The Catalina 25/250 Association. - Forum moderators, Duane Wolff and Frank Hopper have done a bang up job of seeing that no one is able to challenge their agendas on the Forum but have allowed “phishers” to seek out your e-mail addesses and send you spam.
Gee thanks , guys.
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Catalina 25 Catalina 250 Capri-25 Catalina 25/250
Catalina 25/250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25-250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s.org Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25
Edge Water Yacht Club Edgewater Yacht Club
Have you noticed the “Meds” spam filling your mailboxes?
The Catalina 25/250 Association. - Forum moderators, Duane Wolff and Frank Hopper have done a bang up job of seeing that no one is able to challenge their agendas on the Forum but have allowed “phishers” to seek out your e-mail addesses and send you spam.
Gee thanks , guys.
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Catalina 25 Catalina 250 Capri-25 Catalina 25/250
Catalina 25/250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25-250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s.org Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25
Edge Water Yacht Club Edgewater Yacht Club
7/30/2006
The Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association - Forum
The Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. has set up an open Forum that anyone can post on just by registering.
Used by a small, percentage of the members it is monitored by the officers who use it to their advantage. More on that later.
Hop over to the Forum and take a look, register, post a few posts, it’s fun.
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The Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association. has set up an open Forum that anyone can post on just by registering.
Used by a small, percentage of the members it is monitored by the officers who use it to their advantage. More on that later.
Hop over to the Forum and take a look, register, post a few posts, it’s fun.
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7/29/2006
Welcome To The Catalina 25/250 Association Observer
This observer will follow the leadership of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association..
Yep it’s quite a mouthful.
The Association. has struggled to accommodate the needs of their members and satisfy the ambitions of their leaders.
Here you will find observations from a variety of members and non-members who will watch and post the comings and goings of the organization.
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Catalina 25 Catalina 250 Capri-25 Catalina 25/250
Catalina 25/250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25-250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s.org Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25
Edge Water Yacht Club Edgewater Yacht Club
This observer will follow the leadership of the Catalina 25/250 – Capri 25 International Association..
Yep it’s quite a mouthful.
The Association. has struggled to accommodate the needs of their members and satisfy the ambitions of their leaders.
Here you will find observations from a variety of members and non-members who will watch and post the comings and goings of the organization.
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Catalina 25 Catalina 250 Capri-25 Catalina 25/250
Catalina 25/250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25-250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25
Catalina 25, 250 & Capri-25 International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s International Association
Catalina – Capri-25s.org Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25
Edge Water Yacht Club Edgewater Yacht Club
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