Annual Meeting 6-4-2011
Tower Harbour Yacht Club
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
January 22, 2011
3:30 p.m. - Tower Marine
I. Call to order:
Directors present: Jim Tavarozzi, Paul Wrbanich, Susan Bunting, Ted Corlett, Geza Petro, Mel Surdel, Julie Yoder
II. Review of 2011 Roster of THYC Officers and Directors:
Meeting
attendees Bob Johnson and Gary Pritchard agreed to be directors of
THYC. With these additions, our 2011 complement of board members
stands at thirteen.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting:
Minutes of the last meeting (September 25, 2010) were approved unanimously.
IV. Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Susan Bunting reported a current balance of $8340.27. Expenses last year were $4345, against a budget of $4600.
V.New Issues:
1. Trophy Case:
Geza
Petro pointed out that the trophy case will not hold all the trophies
because some are too tall. As a result of an earlier discussion on the
subject, Larry Yoder has provided a $565 estimate to increase the
size of the case by adding a lower section (to the floor). The board
agreed to commence construction of this addition. Larry was provided an
advance of $200 at this meeting so that he can proceed with the
purchase of materials immediately. Installation will not be made until
after the clubhouse has been re-carpeted (targeted for spring, 2011).
2. THYC Special Events and proposed budget for 2011:
It
was decided the club would follow the same social agenda as last year,
with the same budget allocation. We will have extraordinary expenses in
2011 associated with our new carpet and upgraded trophy case, and
accordingly our budget for the year is established at $6200.
3. Dock Box Sale:
A
proposal was once again made to add a Dock Box Sale to our line-up of
events. The proposal was not supported. As an alternative, the board
discussed the benefits of adding a ‘Dock Box Sale’ tab to
our website, wherein club members could post boating-associated
hardware for sale. It was agreed we should pursue this proposal. Ted
Corlett, our webmaster, will determine the feasibility.
4. THYC Special Events Chairmanships:
Assuming Keith
Morgan will agree to continue leading the club Pankcake Breakfasts (3
per year), Bob Johnson stated he would support the activity by
gathering and delivering the supplies required for each breakfast.
Rev. Sherry Surdel will be asked to once again officiate at our Blessing of the Fleet.
Paul Wrbanich agreed to coordinate our Movie on the Dock event.
Rick Lane will be asked to once again volunteer to perform USCG Vessel Safety Inspections on one week-end.
Jim Tavarozzi will coordinate the Summer Solstice Appetizer get-together and the Commodore’s Cook-Out.
Rose Kinderman will coordinate the Chili Cook-Off.
No chairman has yet been identified to run the Winter Rendezvous next January. The board will solicit volunteers.
The possibility of working with Tower
Marine on a special Venetian Fest event was discussed and will be
reviewed with RJ, although it was recognized that particular week-end
is already extremely busy with a number of Venetian fest events.
5. THYC Membership Drive 2011:
It was decided to continue as we did last year with a limited
membership drive. Tower Marine will be asked to supply email
addresses of all marina slipholders so they can be invited to join
our club and/or join our sailing events.
6. Clubhouse Issues/Responsibilities:
RJ
Peterson has reaffirmed he will cover the labor costs of removing and
replacing the carpeting in the club house, and will repair/replace the
subfloor as required. This work will be completed in early spring. RJ
is also considering plumbing and electrical upgrades to the clubhouse.
Mel
Surdel suggested the addition of an outside storage shed for the
sailing marks. Jim Tavarozzi will follow up on this proposal with RJ.
VI. Other Issues
Continue to offer Club Burgee Decals with the annual membership?
--It was decided not to continue with the present decals because of lack of durability.
Offer upgraded (durable) decals @ $5+ each?
--It was decided that there is no demand for expensive decals.
VII. Adjournment:
Ted Corlett moved to adjourn the meeting. Mel Surdel seconded; the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board Meeting
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
2:00 -- 4:00 p.m.
Tower Marine
Service Dept. “Break Room”(in the new addition)
1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m.
Present were Board members Commodore Jim Tavarozzi, Past Commodore Rosemary Hughes,
Directors Paul Wrbanich, Susan Bunting, and Keith Morgan.
R. J. Peterson was also in attendance.
2. Approval of minutes of 7/17/2010 special meeting On a motion by Paul Wrbanich, seconded
by Susan Bunting, the minutes of the July 17, 2010 meeting were approved by the
membership as written.
3. Treasurer’s Report – Susan Bunting
--Cash on hand The current THYC account balance is $9,443.25.
--2010 expenditures vs. budget Expenses to date total $3,567. Factoring in the
budgeted expense for the today’s Chili Cook-Off and the upcoming January Winter
Rendezvous, the budget is approximately in line with the forecast.
4. Membership Update – Ted Corlett Commodore Tavarozzi reported for Secretary Corlett.
Our current 2010 paid membership stands at 111 members, approximately in line with
the membership count last year at the end of the season.
5. New Business
--Winter Rendezvous date/suggestions/chairperson The consensus agreement of the Board
was to hold a buffet/bowling event in January, as we have done similarly in the past
several years. Commodore Tavarozzi agreed to chair the event unless/until another Yacht
Club member expresses an interest and volunteers. (Note: Subsequent to the meeting,
Commodore Tavarozzi secured the Lakeview Lanes Bowling facility for the evening of
January 22, 2011.)
--Other
1. Agreed, we will take orders for THYC paraphernalia (shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc.)
at the Winter Rendezvous for delivery in the Spring. Commodore Tavarozzi will work with
“Sisters In Ink” to provide a suitable order form for this activity.
2. There was considerable discussion regarding THYC’s non-profit status and its
attendant annual reporting responsibilities to the Government. It was agreed we have
no reporting requirement beyond our annual Michigan filing.
6. Old Business
--Clubhouse 2010 reservations/usage review
No significant issues were reported regarding our modified control and usage of the
clubhouse for the past season.
--Clubhouse Improvements
? Door paint
Agreed, we need to paint the closet doors and the entrance door to approximately match
the ‘red’ color in our burgee. (Note: subsequent to the meeting, THYC member Dave
Kinderman volunteered to take on this task. Tower Marine willsupply the paint.)
? Flooring replacement
Agreed, the clubhouse carpeting should be replaced before the upcoming season. The
consensus agreement was for a carpet referred to as “Aztec Turquoise”. The cost will
be approximately $960, with Tower Marine taking responsibility for removal of the old
carpeting and repair of the sub-floor as required.
? Trophy Case expansion
Agreed, we should proceed with an expansion of the trophy case (below the existing case,
to the floor). An estimate of $560 was provided by THYC member Larry Yoder for this work.
We will delay start of this project until the other interior clubhouse work is completed.
--Other
R. J. Peterson offered to work on the following improvements to the clubhouse prior to
the start of the 2011 season:
1) The addition of an outside sink;
2) Improved drainage for the inside sink;
3) Upgrades to the electrical circuitry in the building (particularly as the
pertains to the proper function of the hot water heater);
4) The possible installation of natural gas lines to the clubhouse grilles to
eliminate the need for propane tanks.
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the THYC Board will be Saturday, January 22, 2011, in conjunction
with the Winter Rendezvous. Time and place TBD.
R. J. Peterson will be asked to join us at the Winter Rendezvous for a “Fireside Chat”.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
A special meeting of the Board was held July 17, 2010 with R. J. Peterson to
discuss usage and control of the THYC Clubhouse and contingent grounds.
Board members in attendance were:
Ted Corlett
Geza Petro
Bob Sapita
Mel Surdel
Jim Tavarozzi
Greg VanPortFleet
Paul Wrbanich
Julie Yoder
The following agreements were reached:
1. Reservations/Usage of the Clubhouse
Henceforth, the clubhouse will be available solely to the THYC membership and their guests,
and to visiting members of other yacht clubs. The clubhouse is off-limits to other
slip holders at the Marina, and will be kept locked when not in use. Reservations must be
made through Nancy Walters at the Marina office. Nancy will in turn contact a member of the
Yacht Club to verify availability of the clubhouse, and will keep a 'master schedule' of
planned events. (THYC will have priority in scheduling events.)
The tables and grilles outside the clubhouse are generally available to all slip holders
and transients. If a yacht club event is being held at the clubhouse, the plan is to place
'Reserved for Special Event' signage on the tables and grilles required for that event.
(Bob Sapita will consider/develop the appropriate signage.)
2. Clubhouse Interior Maintenance
Tower Marine is responsible for any electrical or plumbing repairs necessary in the clubhouse.
Tower Marine will pay for Comcast TV service in the clubhouse.
The Yacht Club is responsible for interior painting and cleaning.
The Yacht Club is responsible for supply of paint and cleaning supplies.
The Yacht Club will consider hiring a contractor for once per week (e.g., Monday) cleaning
of the clubhouse during the boating season.
Re-carpeting of the clubhouse is being considered. RJ agreed to work with a contractor to
supply carpet samples. If the yacht club proceeds, RJ will pull up the old carpet and
inspect/replace the underflooring as required.
3. Clubhouse Exterior Maintenance
Tower Marine is responsible for all exterior clubhouse maintenance.
Tower Harbour Yacht Club
Annual Meeting of the Members
Saturday, June 5th., 2010 @ 9:00 -- 9:30 a.m.
At the Clubhouse
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I. Call to Order The
meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Board
members Commodore Jim Tavarozzi, Past Commodore Rosemary Hughes,
Directors Paul Wrbanich, Greg VanPortFleet, Susan Bunting, Melvin
Surdel, Keith Morgan, Geza Petro, and approximately 10 additional THYC
members.
II. Presentation of new Trophy
Case Members
were asked to view our new Trophy Case constructed by member Larry
Yoder. The trophy case hangs on the west wall of the
clubhouse,
and is intended to display the club’s sailing awards and
other
special awards won by the Yacht Club.
III. Approval of minutes of 6/6/2009
meeting On
a motion by Phil Bohlander, seconded by Mel Surdel, the minutes of the
June 6, 2009 Annual Meeting were approved by the membership
as
written.
IV. Annual Treasurer’s
Report Treasurer
Susan Bunting presented an accounting of our current financial
condition. The current THYC account balance is $8,804.90.
V. Membership Update Commodore
Tavarozzi reported our current 2010 paid membership stands at 88
members. This number is approximately in line with the
membership
count last year at the time of the Annual Meeting.
VI. New Business
a.
Clubhouse ‘Open Hours’ R.
J. Peterson has asked that we no longer maintain
‘core’
open clubhouse hours during the week-ends, i.e., the clubhouse is to
remain locked except when in use. Discussion ensued as to how
to
open the clubhouse when keyholders (generally, THYC Board Members) are
not available. The consensus was that, when a keyholder is
not
available, members desiring to have the clubhouse opened should contact
the Tower Marine office for entry.
b.
Clubhouse Reservations Members
desiring to reserve the use of the clubhouse for special events are
asked to clear/reserve the time by contacting Nancy at Tower Marine
– Ph 269-857-2151. This is the same system as was
used
successfully last year.
c. Ports O’ Call –
Burgee exchange
program Our
burgee exchange
program is entering its second year. To date, we have
exchanged
burgees with 13 other clubs from around the country. Members
were
encouraged to continue this effort when the opportunity
arises.
As with the current collection, any new burgees provided will be
displayed in the clubhouse.
d. Events
requiring Volunteer Chairpersons:
1. Venetian Fest (7/31)
2.
Commodore’s Cook-Out
(8/14)
If anyone has an interest in
chairing either of these two events, please contact Commodore Tavarozzi.
VII. Members’ Open
Forum Two
items were discussed: 1) On behalf of the Sail Race
Group,
Geza Petro asked for volunteers (powerboaters) to provide Committee
Boat service for week-end sailing events; 2)
Rosemary
Hughes noted that the Chair of this year’s Venetian Fest has
asked our Yacht Club for a $500 sponsorship for the event.
The
consensus of the members was that this amount could not be made
available. Commodore Tavarozzi will contact the Venetian Fest
Chairman to determine what benefits would accrue from sponsorship, and
to see if a smaller contribution might be reasonable.
VIII. Adjourn for Blessing of the Fleet
Ceremony The
meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. on a motion by Rosemary Hughes,
seconded by Paul Wrbanich.
Tower Harbour Yacht Club
Board of Director's Meeting
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.
at the Tower Marine
I. Call to order
Present: Jim Tavarozzi, Geza Petro, Mel Surdel, Rosemary Hughes, Susan Bunting,
Bob Sapita, Julie Yoder, Paul Wrbanich, Ted Corlett
Absent: Hank Zavislak, Keith Morgan, Greg VanPortFleet
II. Review of 2010 Roster of THYC Officers and Directors
Jim Tavarozzi advances from vice commodore to commodore. Otherwise, all past
officers remain in their past positions. Rosemary Hughes becomes Past Commodore
and has agreed to remain active as a board member. Hank Zavislak has not responded
to a request to remain on the board but all other past directors have positively.
Geza Petro agreed to chair the Yacht Racing Committee.
Note: Subsequent to the meeting, Commodore Tavarozzi reported that board member
Paul Wrbanich has agreed to assume the role of Vice Commodore.
III. West Michigan YC Coalition -- Review of 1/11/10 meeting
Commodore Tavarozzi gave a report on the West Michigan YC Coalition meeting held
on 1/11/10 which he attended. He noted that, since most of the yacht clubs are
much larger and have their own facilities, we share few common problems. Joint
sailboat racing was discussed at the meeting so Geza Petro and Mel Surdel will
consider attending the next meeting. Jim brought back some news letters which
maybe of interest for THYC.
IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting: July 18, 2009
A motion was made by Rosemary to approve the minutes of 7/18/09 which was unanimously
accepted.
V. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Bunting reported a balance of $5720.
VI. Update – International Order of the Blue Gavel
Bob Sapita updated the board on the Order of the Blue Gavel.
VII. New Business
a) THYC Special Events and proposed budget for 2010
The 2009 schedule of special events was reviewed and noted that the expense was $1750.
Geza suggested that changing some sailboat races to Sunday would attract more boats so
it was decided to try it to see how well it worked. Keith Morgan had expressed through
Rosemary that he do three pancake breakfasts this year. The new trophy case will be
installed in mid May before the Blessing of the Fleet. The liability of sailboat racing
was discussed along with participants signing wavers for the season. Geza will research
this and report back. It was decided that Rosemary would generate the social schedule.
Rosemary suggested bowling events be added to the social schedule.
b) THYC Special Events Chairmanships
A chairman is needed for the Dock Box Sale event if it is to happen. Rosemary offered to
do Email blasts to find chairpersons for the social events.
c) THYC Membership Drive 2010 - No discussion.
d) Clubhouse issues/responsibilities - No discussion.
VIII. Old/Other Business - No discussion.
IX. Adjournment 5:40 PM
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Tower Harbour Yacht Club
Board of Director's Meeting
Saturday, July 18th., 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.
at the Clubhouse
I. Call to order
Present: Bob Sapita, Rosemary Hughes, Ted Corlett, Paul Wrbanich, Keith Morgan,
Susan Bunting, Jim Tavarozzi, Mel Surdel, Geza Petro, Julie Yoder
Absent: Greg VanPortFleet, Hank Zavislak
II. Approval of minutes for 06/06/2009 (no minutes taken)
III. Annual Treasurer's Report – Treasurer Susan Bunting - Present Balance: $7400.50
IV. Membership Update - Secretary Ted Corlett - Membership is 116 as of 7/18/09
V. New Business
a) Entertainment request for special event on Saturday, September 19th.
Discussed adding a band to the event but was voted down.
b) Winter Rendezvous date, suggestion and chairperson
Discussed possible locations and the bowling ally used last year was
selected. The date will be adjusted so as to not conflict with other
events at the bowling ally.
c) Next Commodore's official start date!
It was decided that the next commodore, Jim Tavarozzi, would be introduced
at the Winter Rendezvous.
d) Keith Morgan requested to add one more pancake breakfast to this season and
continue them for next year. He also suggested adding a pig roast next
year done he and his son. All this would add money to the barbecue
grill fund. The board supported his requests.
e) There was discussion about entering the Venetian boat parade next Saturday. The
commodore explained that all we need is a chairperson and as yet, no one
has volunteered.
VI. Old/Other Business
a) Clubhouse improvements
The major repair and painting of the clubhouse interior has been done. Dave
Kinderman will follow up with finishing touches.
b) Other issues discussed:
Exchanging club burgees with other yacht clubs.
A trophy case to hold the club trophies in the clubhouse.
Raising money for tables.
Order of the Blue Gavel needs and schedule.
VII. Adjournment 4:35 PM
Board Meeting Minutes
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board of Directors Meeting
January 24, 2009
3:30 p.m. at AmericInn Café Area
I. Call to order
Present: Rosemary Hughes, Jim Tavarozzi, Ted Corlett, Susan Bunting,
Bob Sapita, Mel Surdel, Greg VanPortFleet, Paul Wrbanich,
Hank Zavislak, Geza Petro
II. Review of 2009 Slant of THYC Officers and Directors
Board members Brian Weston, Rose Kinderman, Rick Lane and Jim Nee have resigned
for various reasons not related to THYC. Geza Petro has been appointed to
the board. Mel Surdel is now Vice Commodore-Sail, Ted Corlett Yacht Racing
Committee and Geza Petro Yacht Racing Committee Adviser.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting: September 27th, 2008
A motion was made by Jim Tavarozzi to approve the minutes of the last board
meeting, seconded by Hank Zavislak and unanimously approved.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
a) Balance Treasurer reported a balance of $4767.43.
V. New issues
a) THYC Special Events and budget for 2009
The Special Events schedule was presented by the commodore and carefully
reviewed by the board. It was decided to base the budget for these events
on a anticipation of at least having 80 paid memberships in 2009. It was
suggested by Mel Surdel that a Dock Box Sale might be a good way to raise
some money for these events.
b) THYC Special Events membership
The commodore lead a discussion on how to find members to help with the
Special Events. It was suggested that a special membership at a reduced
membership fee be made available to attract more help. The commodore will
try an Email blast first.
c) THYC Membership Drive 2009
It was decided to send out membership renewal requests in early March. It
was also decide that the commodore would ask RJ to send out membership
forms with his mailing to the marina slip holders.
d) Clubhouse issues/responsibilities
It was suggested that all board members have a key so that access is
available when needed. It was also suggested that a trophy case and pictures
of past commodores be placed on the clubhouse walls. The commodore said that
she would approach RJ on this.
e) International Order of the Blue Gavel preparations for August
Bob Sapita reviewed the schedule for the meeting of the International Order
of the Blue Gavel this August. A motion was made by Mel Surdel and seconded
by Hank Zavislak that THYC would provide a contingency of $400 to help assure
coverage of expenses. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Other issues
VII. Adjournment 4:50 PM
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board of Director's Meeting
Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse
(we might meet upstairs at Tower Marine)
I. Call to order - 4:00 PM
Present: Susan Bunting, Ted Corlett, Rosemary Hughes, Rose Kinderman,
Keith Morgan, Bob Sapita, Mel Surdel, Jim Nee, Jim Tavarozzi,
Greg VanPortFleet, Brian Weston, Paul Wrbanich, Hank Zavislak,
Absent: Rick Lane, Julie Yoder
II. Approval of minutes from Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Done
III. Treasurer's Report
Net cost of 25th Anniversary was $1,183.38 leaving an
overall bank balance of $4,926.57.
IV. Membership Report - Current menbership is 132
V. New Business
i. Clubhouse usage for Summer 2009
Commodore Hughes met with RJ to discuss how our yacht club could become
more involved in upkeep and usage of the clubhouse. The commodore requested
input from board members. The usage of the East Pier by a group that parties
all day long was discussed at length.
ii. Winter Rendezvous ideas - Date: Saturday, January 24th
The use of a bowling alley for the Winter Rendezvous was discussed and generally
agreed upon.
iii. Summer 2009 event ideas
Keith Morgan said he would be happy to do 5 Pancake Breakfasts next summer.
Everyone agreed that would be great because they were so successful this
past summer. It was felt that The Movie On The Dock and the Itty Bitty
Rendezvous should also be repeated.
VI. Old Business
i. Recap of summer events
a. Issue with entertainment payment for 25th celebration
It was pointed out that the cost of the 25th Anniversary was higher than
expected because a promised donation did not materialize. However, there is
still a chance that it will.
ii. Any other old business
Bob Sapita reported on the International Order of the Blue Gavel gathering next
summer and how THYC will be involved in hosting it.
VII. Other Business - None
VIII. Adjournment - 4:46 PM
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board of Director’s Meeting
Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse
I. Call to order 5:03 PM
Present: Rosemary Hughes, Jim Tavarozzi, Keith Morgan,
Ted Corlett, Susan Bunting, Bob Sapita
II. Approval of minutes from Saturday, May 7th, 2008 Approved
III. Treasurer’s’ Report $6236.70
IV. New Business
i. Movie on the dock night consideration for Saturday, July 5th
Paid for by RJ but hosted by THYC
ii. Any other new business
Approved purchase of 30 burgees at a cost of over $600.
Rosemary talked about having an educational presentation about
various topics such as american flag presentation.
Keith Morgan said that some members have requested a repeat
of the Pancake Breakfast. He suggested $2/member.
V. Old Business
i. THYC 25th Anniversary update
Bob Sapita gave the update. Book goes to printer on Monday. We
will do better than break even on the costs. Rosemary will do
a mailing.
ii. Any other old business
VI. Other Business
i. Next BOD meeting Saturday, July 12th at 10:00 a.m. final
mtg. before 25th Celebration event
Rosemary reviewed what this meeting will cover.
VII. Adjournment 5:29
Please see Vice-Commodore Jim Tavarozzi after the meeting to see if he needs
any assistance with tonight’s Summer Solstice event.
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Annual Meeting of the Members
Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at the Clubhouse
I. Call to order 9:00 AM
Present: Rosemary Hughes, Paul Wrbanich, Brian Weston, Greg VanPortFleet,
Jim Tavarozzi, Susan Bunting, Melvin Surdel, Rose Kinderman,
Keith Morgan, Rick Lane, Jim Nee, Hank Zavislak, Ted Corlett
II. Annual Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Susan Bunting
Annual report was presented showing a balance of $5,110.10
III. Membership Update – Secretary Ted Corlett
IV. 25th Anniversary Celebration update – 25th Anniversary Committee
Rosemary Hughes gave an update on the upcoming 25th Anniversary celebration.
V. New Business
a) Code of Conduct review:
SEC. 5. CODE OF CONDUCT. The Code of Conduct has been
developed to assist Tower Harbour Yacht Club members to
understand the standards of conduct and behavior that are expected
of them.
Members include all members listed in the THYC Membership
Directory.
Conduct Members have a duty to promote and support the key
principles of the club and to maintain and strengthen the integrity
of the Club. This means acting ethically and in a respectful manner
both on and off the water, acting in a way which considers all other
boaters, observing the rights of other people, and treating people
with courtesy.
Behavior Members have a duty to avoid behavior that could
constitute an act of disorder, misbehavior, law breaking,
discrimination, harassment or any behavior which could bring the
club or themselves into disrepute. Above all, members must act in
a courteous and respectful manner to each other at all times
Members Guests and Children Members will be responsible for
their guests and children at all times and ensure that their guest/s
and or children’s conduct is in keeping with the Clubs Code of
Conduct and the Club’s bylaws.
Disciplinary Actions Any breach of THYC’s Code of Conduct or
Bylaws will be reviewed by the board approved grievance
committee and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken
1.) Commodore Rosemary Hughes comments on
this proposed change to our By-laws
Rosemary Hughes explained why she felt this change to the By-laws
was necessary and that most other clubs have such codes.
2.) Open for membership discussion (5 minutes)
There was very little discussion with no questions.
b) Any other new business Commodore Hughes reviewed the upcoming events of the day.
VI. Adjournment 9:20 AM
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board of Director’s Meeting
Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. at the Clubhouse
I. Call to order 9:20 AM
Present: Rosemary Hughes, Paul Wrbanich, Brian Weston, Greg VanPortFleet,
Jim Tavarozzi, Susan Bunting, Melvin Surdel, Rose Kinderman,
Keith Morgan, Rick Lane, Jim Nee, Hank Zavislak, Ted Corlett
II. Approval of minutes from Saturday, May 17th, 2008
A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 17th minutes
which passed unanimously.
III. New Business
a) Code of Conduct
SEC. 5. CODE OF CONDUCT. The Code of Conduct has been
developed to assist Tower Harbour Yacht Club members to
understand the standards of conduct and behavior that are expected
of them.
Members include all members listed in the THYC Membership
Directory.
Conduct Members have a duty to promote and support the key
principles of the club and to maintain and strengthen the integrity
of the Club. This means acting ethically and in a respectful manner
both on and off the water, acting in a way which considers all other
boaters, observing the rights of other people, and treating people
with courtesy.
Behavior Members have a duty to avoid behavior that could
constitute an act of disorder, misbehavior, law breaking,
discrimination, harassment or any behavior which could bring the
club or themselves into disrepute. Above all, members must act in
a courteous and respectful manner to each other at all times
Members Guests and Children Members will be responsible for
their guests and children at all times and ensure that their guest/s
and or children’s conduct is in keeping with the Clubs Code of
Conduct and the Club’s bylaws.
Disciplinary Actions Any breach of THYC’s Code of Conduct or
Bylaws will be reviewed by the board approved grievance
committee and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken
1.) Board of Director’s discussion and approval (5 minutes)
After a short discussion the Code of Conduct passed unanimously.
b) Any other new business
1.) Next Board of Director’s meeting Saturday, June 21st at
5:00 p.m.
It was announced that a Liability Waiver will be discussed at this next meeting.
IV. Adjournment 9:30 AM
Tower Harbour Yacht Club Board of Director’s Meeting
Saturday, May 17,2008 at Tower Marina Clubhouse
I. Call to order 10:12 AM
II. Roll call
Present: Rosemary Hughes, Susan Bunting, Bob Sapita, Ted Corlett,
Greg VanPortFleet, Jim Tavarozzi, Paul Wrbanich, Julie Yoder
Not Present: Keith Morgan, Brian Weston, Rose Kinderman, Rick Lane,
Jim Nee, Mel Surdel, Hank Zavislak
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting: January 19, 2008
Approved
IV. Treasurer’s Report
a) Balance
$5489.72 - membership is at 96 with 7 burgees on hand.
V. Open issues
a) THYC Special Events budget for 2008
Rosemary Hughes presented a budget of $2,700 which was approved.
b) THYC Registration and Waiver of Liability form
The form was discussed and it was decided that it would be used at applicable
social events but not for the sailboat racers because they are separate from the club.
c) THYC 25th Anniversary Committee update
Bob Sapita gave a comprehensive update on the 25th Anniversary book and events.
d) Member’s directory on our website – password protected
It was agreed that the website directory, by-laws and board meeting minutes will be
password protected.
e) International Order of the Blue Gavel presentation
Bob Sapita explained the scope and benefits of this order and how THYC is now leading
in creating a local chapter. Note: This solely through Bob's efforts.
f) Upcoming Special Events
Rosemary Hughes lead the discussion on the social events listed below. Note that Susan
Bunting will do the "Memorial Wreath Ceremony".
Commodore’s Weenie Roast on Saturday, May 24th
*Need help with cooking hot dog’s 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (grills off at 7:00 p.m.)
*Need help with clean up at 8:00 p.m. – shouldn’t take more then 30
minutes
International Order of the Blue Gavel on Saturday, May 31st at 6:00 p.m. - *hope
you can make it and please wear your yacht club polo shirt.
Opening Weekend on Saturday, June 7th
*Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony – hope you can make it and please wear
your yacht club polo shirt. Suggestion on who to ask for the “Memorial
Wreath Ceremony”?
*Pancake Breakfast – waiting to hear from Keith Morgan
*THYC Retro Night – it’s 1983! w/DJ until 9:00 p.m.
*Need help with set-up at 5:00 p.m.
*Need help with clean up at 9:00 p.m. – shouldn’t take more then 30
minutes
IV. New business
a) Bylaws and Membership application change to include ‘Code of Conduct’ statement
After discussion, it was decided to not put a 'Code of Conduct' reference on the
Membership Application Form but to change the by-laws to include a 'Code of Conduct'
statement. The statement will be send to the membership and will be voted upon at the
annual meeting on June 7th.
b) Serving of beer and wine at special events
This was discussed at length and it was decided that our Commodore would check with
our insurance broker to determine the extent of our coverage on providing beer and wine.
It was also decided not to serve beer and wine at the next social event.
c) Newsletter suggestions
None
d) 2008 THYC Board Meeting dates for June, July, August & September
The annual meeting will be held on June 7th at 9:00 AM followed by a board meeting.
I. Other business
None
II. Adjournment
11:45 AM
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 4:30 PM, January 19, 2008
Present: Jim Nee, Ted Corlett, Brian
Weston, Rosemary Hughes, Jim Tavarozzi, Rick Lane
Rose
Kinderman, Mel Surdel, Bob Sapita, Greg VanPortFleet, Julie Yoder
Susan
Bunting, Paul Wrbanich
Absent: Hank Zavislak, Chuck Bunting,
Keith Morgan
Commodore Rosemary Hughes called the meeting to order and presented the
2008 slate of
club officers and board members. The new officer, Susan Bunting as
Treasurer, and new
board members, Paul Wrbanich and Greg VanPortFleet were introduced.
A visual roll call determined that Hank Zavislak, Chuck Bunting and
Keith Morgan were not in
attendance.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Susan
Bunting reported a cash balance of $3,365.48 as of
Jan. 19, 2008. She will be using a program called Quicken and will need
to order printable
checks compatible with the program. She also wants to require that the
checks have two
officer's signatures, treasurer and either commodore or vice commodore.
It was suggested that
the treasurer, with the commodore as backup, have keys to the postal
box
so that the treasurer
can monitor it for bills. Ted Corlett made a motion for approval
seconded
by Jim Travarozzi
which then passed.
Open Issues:
THYC Survey results:
The results from the membership wide survey were presented
by the
commodore. After discussion it was decided that upon the posting of
pictures or
significant information to the web site that the membership be notified
by Email with a
link to
the new postings. It was also decided that the survey would be
available on the
web site
via a link that will be Emailed to the membership.
THYC Special Events budget for 2008:
The commodore announced that Tower Marina
will not
contribute to the social events of 2008. The social schedule was
reviewed in light
of this
with changes made and volunteers assigned.
THYC 25th Anniversary
Committee update: Bob Sapita presented a tentative
outline
of 25th
anniversary events. A 75th anniversary event brochure form a yacht club
that Bob
was
previously involved with was passed around as an example of what could
be done.
New Business:
Member's directory on our web site:
It was decided that the web site directory would be
password
protected in 2008. The password will be on the membership cards.
International Order of the
Blue Gavel for Past Commodores: The purpose of the
Order was
explained by Bob Sapita. After discussion, it was decided that THYC
would
apply for membership.
Meeting adjourned into Executive Session for discussion of personal
issues
at 6:09 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, September 29th., 2007
Present: Jim Nee, Ted Corlett, Brian
Weston, Keith Morgan, Rosemary Hughes,
Rose
Kinderman, Mel Surdel, Don Krabill, Chuck Bunting, Bob Sapita
Absent: Wes Wickham, Rick Lane, Julie
Yoder, Jim Tavarozzi, Hank Zavislak
Commodore Chuck Bunting opened the meeting.
Commodore Bunting announced that he was stepping down as commodore
after two years
which has been the custom of past commodores. He nominated Rosemary
Hughes to replace
him. The motion was seconded by Krabill and carried unanimously.
The new commodore handed out a packet of material and lead a discussion
on its contents:
This
being the 25th anniversary of THYC, it is suggested that a committee be
formed
to handle the promotion of this event with special events and
promotional items.
It was recommended that the Winter Rendezvous be held at the AmericInn.
After
some discussion, it was decided that it was a good choice.
An extensive membership survey was included with the intent of sending
it out to the
membership soon. The commodore urged everyone at the meeting to study
this survey
and send her an Email with their comments within the next two weeks. It
would also include
a candidate questionnaire asking people if they would like to serve on
the board.
Two proposed social budgets for next year were recommended. One to be a
joint social
schedule with Tower Marine ($12,700.00) or another scaled down that
would be only THYC
($3,000.00). After a lengthy discussion, a majority of the board
supported the scaled down
THYC only budget.
The
question of raising the dues was discussed. It was
pointed out that the present dues ($40) have
existed since the beginning of the club. The whole board agreed to
immediately raise the dues to $50
but not require new members to buy a burgee when they join. The club
burgee is to remain at $25.
The question came up about what should a member who is seeking to dine
at another yacht club do
when that yacht club asks for verification of his membership. It was
suggested that they request an
Email from the commodore verifying their membership. (As a side note.
All the yacht club need do
is look at our web site directory. It lists only members in good
standing.)
Meeting adjourned at 5:09 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, August 4th., 2007
Present: Jim Nee, Ted Corlett, Brian
Weston, Hank Zavislak, Keith Morgan,
Rosemary Hughes, Rose
Kinderman, Jim Tavarozzi, Julie Yoder, Mel Surdel,
Bob Sapita, Don Krabill,
Absent: Chuck Bunting, Wes Wickham, Rick
Lane
ViceCommodore Rosemary Hughes opened the meeting.
The last board meeting minutes were approved as posted on the THYC web
site.
Treasurer Wes Wickham reported in absentia that we have ~ $1800 in the
club
banking account.
Rosemary stated that she will send out a questioner to the membership
asking
input on what the membership would like to see from their yacht club
which the
board strongly approved. It was suggested that the questioner include
if the
membership would support the club providing funds to help the sail race
group
advance their cause.
Rosemary will meet with RJ Peterson to discuss next years social
agenda. This
was followed with a general discussion of social events and volunteers.
It was
also suggested she ask for a trophy case for the clubhouse.
Rosemary then asked each board member for suggestions:
Keith Morgan - A raffle and a pancake
breakfast to
raise money.
Brian Weston - A combination
lock for the clubhouse door so that members
can
access the clubhouse without getting a key from the desk.
Mel Surdel - A sail racing banner to
push our sailboat races.
The question of a porta-potty for the clubhouse was brought up but
Rosemary said
RJ was against it.
Meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, June 9th., 2007
Present: Chuck Bunting, Ted Corlett, Brian Weston,
Rosemary Hughes, Rose
Kinderman, Jim Tavarozzi, Julie Yoder,
Absent: Jim Nee, Wes Wickham, Brodie
Ehresman, Hank Zavislak, Keith Morgan,
Bob Sapita, Don Krabill, Rick
Lane, Mel Surdel
Treasurer Wes Wickham reported in absentia that we have ~ $2300 in the
club
banking account.
Old Business:
Commodore Chuck Bunting lead the board in a general discussion of last
year:
There was confusion in our relationship
with RJ but overall
it worked out very well.
It was hard keeping track of people who
paid and did not pay
at social functions open to non-members.
Wrist band and/or hand
stamps were suggested with wrist bands
seeming the better.
The Winter Redezvous Party was very
expensive. It
was agreed that
the next one will be much more
economical.
New Business:
It was decided that at non-membership
social functions, guests of
members will pay the non-member price.
It was also decided that we will
continue serving
free beer and wine
at members and guests only social
functions.
Our Vice Commodore, Rosemary Hughes,
will approach RJ with a request
that portable toilets be installed near
the clubhouse. We would even
consider helping with the costs.
Our Commodore will compose an Email to
be sent to
the membership about
the possibility of a dues increase since
it has remained at $40 for
many years (it may have been $40 when
the club was formed). The idea
is to see the reaction to an increase of
$10 to $50.
Our Commodore raised concerns about
needing a more active board.
Next board meeting will be held July
14th.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, January 20th., 2007
at AmericInn:
Present: Chuck Bunting, Ted Corlett, Brian Weston,
Jim Nee, Wes Wickham,
Rosemary Hughes, Rose
Kinderman, Jim Tavarozzi, Julie Yoder,
Don Krabill, Rick Lane, Mel
Surdel,
Absent: Brodie Ehresman, Hank Zavislak,
Keith Morgan, Bob Sapita
The minutes of the previous board meeting were approved with discussion
about how the social committee would interact with the board.
Treasurer Wes Wickham reported we have ~ $3400 in the club banking
account.
Old Business:
Secretary Ted Corlett reported that his yearly expenses come to less
than
$2000 per year not counting the purchase of burgees. This covers all
fixed
expenses such as insurance, dues to belong to various organizations
and
printing supplies. He was concerned that we are out of club burgees
but
has since determined that we have 12 in stock. This is after purchasing
30
last September at a cost of $21 each (2 free ones came with the order).
Commodore Chuck Bunting reviewed last year commenting on the increase of
members to 113 and a very successful social calendar.
The Mission Statement was discussed, revised and approved and is to
be
posted on club web site. It can be seen at the end of this report.
New Business:
It was decided that the membership dues ($40) and the price of a club
burgee ($25) would remain the same for 2007.
A Membership Committee was proposed and Commodore accepted
responsibility
for forming it.
A By-Laws committee was formed consisting of Don Krabill, Chuck Bunting,
Jim Tavarozzi and Ted Corlett the purpose of which is to update the
By-Laws.
Rosemary Hughes presented the social schedule for this summer. It can be
seen at the end of these minutes. The board members have taken
responsibility
for the following events as follows:
Fish Fry Launch - May 12th - All board
members.
Summer Solstice Wine & Beer -
June 23rd - Jim Tavarozzi
Commodore's Appetizer Extranganza -
August 4th -
Jim Nee
Chili Cook Off - September 29th - Rose
Kinderman
All other events are the responsibility of the Social Committee. It
was
approved that the treasurer provide $2500 to the Social Committee
toward the
costs of these events. It is expected that the marina will share in
these
costs.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
TOWER HARBOUR YACHT CLUB
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a wide variety of yachting, boating, special events,
workshops
& seminars which respond to the articulated needs and desires
of all members
of Tower Harbour Yacht Club.
This mission statement is attained by striving to meet the following
goals
of Tower Harbour Yacht Club:
· Enhance the quality of
boating life for all members of Tower Harbour
Yacht Club through the provision of
yachting, boating, special programs
services and activities;
· Maintain yacht facilities in
conjunction
with Tower Marina to meet the
present and future demands of Tower
Harbour Yacht Club members;
· Effectively administer the
revenues and expenditures of the yacht club’s
various budgets;
· Effectively market the yacht
club services and to contribute to the
economic growth of our yacht club.
This is our commitment to the members of Tower Harbour Yacht Club!
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tower
Harbour Yacht Special Events 2007
THYC Fish Fry Launch
Saturday,
May 12
THYC Members: $6.00/Non-Members: $8.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00
p.m. BYO Booze
THYC Opening Weekend
Saturday,
May 26
THYC Members: $6.00/Non-Members: $8.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00
p.m.
Entertainment: DJ
Dock-a-Rama Sale & Steak Fry
Saturday, June 9
THYC Members: $10.00/Non-Members:$12.00
Dock-a-Rama Sale 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 NOON
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
THYC Summer Solstice Wine & Beer
Saturday, June 23
THYC Members: FREE/THYC Members Invited
Guest:$3.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Bring a dish to share
THYC Pig Roast
Saturday,
July 7
THYC Members: $6.00/Non-Members: $8.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
THYC Venetian Summer Celebration & Light Up Your Boat
(POWER vs. Sail)
Contest Saturday, July
28
THYC Members: $6.00/Non-Members: $8.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
THYC Commodore’s Appetizer
Extranganza
Saturday, August 4
THYC Members: FREE
THYC Members Invited Guest:$3.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Bring a dish to share
THYC Parrot Head Party
Saturday, September
1
THYC Members: $6.00/Non-Members: $8.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
THYC Chili Cook Off
Saturday, September 29
THYC Members: FREE
THYC Members Invited Guest:$3.00
Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Bring a dish to share
THYC Winter Rendezvous Weekend
Saturday, January 19 & Sunday,
January 20th,
2008
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, September 30th., 2006
at THYC clubhouse:
Present: Chuck Bunting, Ted Corlett, Brian Weston,
Jim Nee, Wes Wickham,
Rosemary Hughes, Rose
Kinderman, Keith Morgan
Absent: Jim Tavarozzi, Julie Yoder, Don Krabill,
Rick Lane, Mel Surdel,
Brodie Ehresman, Hank Zavislak
Commodore Chuck Bunting opened the meeting by introducing the nominees
for Vice Commodore, Rosemary Hughes, and for Rear Commodore, Jim
Travarozzi.
They were unanimously approved by those present.
Treasurer Wes Wickham reported we have ~ $3500 in the club banking
account.
Secretary Ted Corlett reported that his yearly expenses come to less
than
$2000 per year not counting the purchase of burgees. This covers all
fixed
expenses such as insurance, dues to belong to various organizations and
printing supplies. He indicated that we are out of burgees and
was given
approval to order 30 at the expected cost of $21 each.
The Commodore then addressed the Winter Rendezvous which will be held
on
January 20th, of next year. He discussed having it at the AmericInn
Hotel on
Blue Star highway just south of town. If we can get 21 people to come,
there
will be a special discount on the rooms. An e-mail will follow
on this
shortly. The Vice Commodore indicated that she will investigate having
the Rendezvous dinner at the Saugatuck Brewery.
The Commodore then took up the question of the club's relationship with
RJ Peterson who owns the marina and the clubhouse. The following is a
summary of the how the discussion proceeded.
1. At a meeting with RJ just before the board meeting, RJ indicated
that he
will control use of the clubhouse much to the surprise of the
Commodore. In
a conversation earlier in the season, RJ had indicated to the Commodore
that
the clubhouse was for the yacht club's use only.
2. RJ also indicated that he wants the yacht club to provide numerous
parties at the marina for all the people at the marina.
3. Much discussion followed:
a. What an excellent job the social
committee had done under the
leadership of Julie Yoder creating and handling this year's
marina events.
b. How hard it is to get volunteers to
help
on these marina events.
c. That most THYC members come to the
marina to relax not volunteer.
d. The club has only limited financial
resources for marina events.
4. An approach was suggested that seemed to have some approval:
a. Treat the social committee the same
as the yacht racing group.
b. They would be independent of the club.
c. They would schedule their own events
and
get volunteers.
d. The club would not be a sponsor and
not liable for their events.
e. The club would help announce the
events with e-mail and such.
f. The club would make a donation to
their cause of say $2500/year.
g. The club would still hold its own
members only events.
Summer
Solstice Wine & Beer Party
Commodore' Party
Chili
Party
This discussion will continue at the Winter Rendezvous board
meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, July
22nd., 2006 at THYC
clubhouse:
Present: Chuck Bunting, Ted Corlett, Brian Weston,
Jim
Nee, Hank Zavislak
Brodie Ehresman, Wes Wickham,
Rick Lane, Don Krabill, Mel Surdel,
Rosemary Hughes
Absent: Bill Smith, Rose Kinderman, Keith Morgan,
Jim Tavarozzi, Julie Yoder
The meeting opened with a general discussion of the social events that
the
club would handle. In particular, the Summer Celebration and the Jimmy
Buffett
Parrot Head Night which was changed to Parrot Head Party. The
discussion
seemed to center on two situations:
1. Lack of volunteers. Only one or two volunteered to help with the
Venetian
Night display that now has become a barge with a band instead
of the original
River Queen. This was RJ's idea.
2. Julie Yoder found out in her conversations with RJ that he
expects the THYC
to handle all social events at the marina.
Much discussion followed and it was clarified that the Tower Harbour
Yacht Club
is completely independent of the marina. It was decided to continue
with the
Summer Celebration on August 19th and the Parrot Head Party on
September 2nd.
and discuss the direction of the club at the next board meeting to be
held on
September 30th.
Summer Celebration: Saturday, August 19th.
5:00
PM - Free wine and beer for THYC members.
6:00
PM - Dinner - Free for members - $10 nonmembers
Deep
fried turkey
Parrot Head Party: Saturday, September
2nd.
5:00
PM - Free drinks by Tower Marine
6:00
PM - Dinner - Free for members - $10 nonmembers
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 9:00 AM, July 8th, 2006 at THYC
clubhouse:
Present: Ted Corlett, Brian Weston, Julie Yoder, Jim
Tavarozzi, Jim Nee,
Brodie Ehresman
Absent: Hank Zavislak, Wes Wickham, Bill Smith, Rick
Lane, Rose Kinderman,
Chuck Bunting, Keith Morgan, Don Krabill
With the absence of Commodore Chuck Bunting, a number of issues were
generally discussed.
Clubhouse Usage Agreement:
Susan Bunting delivered a draft of the Usage Agreement that our
Commodore
had created. The following suggestions were expressed.
a. Be more explicit. Use "will" instead
of "should".
b. Need external storage area for Hot
Dog
man.
c. Marina shall handle spring opening
and
fall closing of clubhouse.
d. A deck area with a barbecue will be
marked off for family use only.
It cannot be used
by social functions. This is to allow individual
use of the
clubhouse deck at
any time by marina boaters.
Yacht Wear Items:
Rosemary could not attend but had sent a copy of her proposed order
form.
Ted suggested that on the Internet it be done in a format that was easy
to
down load. Everyone agreed that Rosemary's proposal was great and she
has free
rein to continue. Her request for $500 to purchase yacht wear items to
sell at the
Pig Roast was also approved and will be put in the e-mail to
members.
Social Events:
At the last board meeting, Ted was asked to cost out large burgees to
display
during THYC social events. The price was $57 for a 2' x 3' burgee.
By unanimous vote, the board directed Chuck Bunting to have the Pig
Roast catered
in its entirety. Not just the meat with members handling the
rest.
It was suggested that the Social Event posters be displayed at least
two weeks before
the event. Julie say that Rosemary would not mind handling the posters.
Ted has since
contacted her and she will do the job from now on.
On Venetian Night, July 29th, we will decorate RJ's boat so that it can
be entered in
the parade. Julie will get volunteers for this. Also there will be a
judging of THYC
member boats that are decorated with awards of THYC T-shirts.
It was decided that August 19th will be Band night. Brodie will work on
a caterer and
Julie is in charge of the band.
Saturday, September 2nd, will be Jummy Buffett night with a barbecue.
Brodie will look
into a caterer. RJ will handle the drinks. Audio speakers are needed
for this. Brodie
will bring this to RJ's attention.
Miscellaneous:
Brodie pointed out that the barbecues need cleaning. Jim Nee
suggested that someone
needs to be in charge of this.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Our Commodore has decided that the next meeting would be held Saturday,
July 22nd.,
at 9:00 AM at the clubhouse.
Minutes of the board meeting held at 9:00 AM, July 1st, 2006
at THYC
clubhouse:
Present: Ted Corlett, Chuck Bunting, Brian Weston,
Julie Yoder, Don Krabill,
Jim Tavarozzi, Keith Morgan,
Rosemary Hughes, Jim Nee
Absent: Brodie Ehresman, Hank Zavislak, Wes
Wickham,
Bill Smith, Rick Lane,
Rose Kinderman
Commodore Chuck Bunting called the meeting to order.
Chuck Bunting brought everyone present up to date on RJ Peterson's
feelings
about the clubhouse usage. RJ wants the clubhouse usage to benefit all
people at the marina but not to encroach on yacht club usage. The yacht
club
needs to let RJ know what their usage will be.
It was decided that Chuck Bunting would draft a clubhouse usage
agreement
paper to present at the next board meeting. The secretary would send
out an
e-mail under Chuck's name asking for suggestions on clubhouse usage. It
was
also brought up that port-a-potties at the clubhouse would make
clubhouse
usage convenient. Chuck said he would check with RJ on this. Don Krabill
offered to look into the clubhouse trash container problem that they are
always full.
Committee Reports:
Sailing Committee - Brian Weston and Mel Surdel:
Brian reported that he and Mel were investigating having an
invitational race.
Also, they discussed the possibility of having staggered starts for our
local
races so that the boats would finish close together.
Social Committee - Julie Yoder and Rose Kinderman:
Julie reported that they met with RJ and discussed hiring a
band for August
19th. RJ liked the idea very much and was willing to share the cost.
Events
are being investigated such as:
Jimmy Buffett Pier Head Party
Dinghy Poker Run
Fish Fry with Charter Boats
Decorating RJ's boat for the Venetian
Night Parade
There is no one to handle the Pig Roast now that Ron and Bill Smith are
absent so
it was decided to make it a free beer and wine with bring an appetizer
to share
event.
Promotional Items Committee - Rosemary Hughes:
Rosemary displayed hats, tee shirts, sweat shirts and much more with
the THYC logo
on them. Everyone was impressed and said to go ahead with selling these
at our
social events which she will do. We will also try to promote them via
e-mail and
our web site.
It was suggested that having a banner or some other display
such as large burgees
strung up during a THYC event would help define it as a yacht club
event. Ted
Corlett said he would get a price on burgees which turned out to be
$57/burgee
that is 2' by 3' in size.
It was also suggested that a schedule of THYC events be posted which
the secretary
will do.
It was decided the next meeting would be held Saturday, July 8th., at
9:00 AM at the clubhouse.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 5:00 PM, June 17th, 2006 at the
clubhouse:
Present: Ted Corlett, Chuck Bunting, Mel Surdel,
Brian Weston, Rose Kinderman,
Julie Yoder, Don Krabill
Absent: Brodie Ehresman, Keith Morgan, Jim Nee,
Rosemary Hughes, Hank Zavislak,
Wes
Wickham, Bill
Smith, Rick Lane
Interim Commodore Chuck Bunting called the meeting to order.
Chuck had met with RJ Peterson, owner of Tower Marina, earlier in the
day at RJ's request.
The main thrust of their conversation was that RJ wanted to
obtain a "mission statement"
from Tower Harbour Yacht Club. Chuck said he agreed with RJ
that this was a good time
to generate such a statement with the resigning of Ron Smith, the
previous commodore.
Much discussion followed with it being decided that Chuck would
generate a e-mail for the
secretary to send to all THYC members asking for help
in generating the "mission statement".
Chuck mentioned that there was a incident at the Chicago Yacht Club
where one of our
members was extremely rude to the Chicago Yacht Club staff.
That member has had his
membership terminated and dues returned.
It was decided the next meeting would be held Saturday, June 24th., at
9:00 AM at the clubhouse.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
A tribute to Maria and Bill Wertz:
To all THYC members:
Maria and Bill Wertz have retired and divested themselves
of all ties to current
responsibilities. They have purchased a new Catalina 42 that was
launched in
Waukegan March 31 and plan to sail her across to Saugatuck the week of
May 8.
From here it is north to Pentwater and beyond to drop anchor for as
long as they want.
Our commodore, Ron Smith, sends them this parting farewell.
Sail on!
As commodore and on behalf of the Tower Harbor Yacht Club
members and board
members, we would like to congratulate Maria and Bill
Wertz on their new chapter
in life. With all their many changes, it is with deep
regret we are losing a valued board
member, which was really two in one with all the help and effort both
Maria and Bill
put into the yacht club and it's activities.
We want to thank you for your 18 years of service. I would be
honored for you to
serve on my board anytime in the future.
Fair sailing to you two!!!! (SAIL ON!)
Captain Ron
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, Jan 21, 2006 at Blue Moon:
Present: Ron
Smith, Ted Corlett, Chuck Bunting, Mel Surdel, Jim Tavarozzi,
Bill Smith, Rick Lane, Bill Wertz, Brian Weston, Wes Wickham
Absent: Jim
Daniels, Brodie Ehresman, Don Krabill, Keith Morgan, Peg Davis
Rose Kinderman, Jim Nee, Rosemary Hughes, Hank, Zavislak
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer
Wes Wickham gave the treasurer's report which
showed that the club
financially sound.
Membership:
We had 88 paid members in 2005.
Ted Corlett noted that the father of new board member Brian Weston was
one of
the founders of Tower Harbour Yacht Club.
Old Business:
Stipple clubhouse ceiling. Wes
Wickham, Bill Smith, Chuck Bunting,
Brian Weston
Fix clubhouse door. Wes
WickHam, Chuck Bunting, Ted Corlett on May 13th
Roof over deck adjacent to clubhouse. Will be addressed at the next
meeting.
New Business:
Membership dues, burgee prices, directory, cards, etc. will remain the
same as last year. Ron Smith will provide pictures
for directory.
Web Site pictures will be removed after 5 years. New pictures will be
solicited from the general membership
by our web master.
A motion was made by Wes Wickham that a new member must buy a burgee.
It was
seconded and passed.
Joe Fahndrich on Concinnity has a nautical library to donate to the
club.
Thought needs to be given on how to
house it. - Next meeting.
Social events were approved as shown below. Board members either
volunteered
or were assigned as follows.
May 13th Clubhouse Opening - Don Krabill
May 27th Brat Party - Bill Smith, Chuck Bunting, Peg
Davis
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks - Members
6:00 PM -
Free to Members - $5 per non-member
June 10th Vessel Safety Inspection -
11:00 AM - Rick Lane
June 24th Summer Solstice Wine &
Beer - Jim Tavarozzi
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks - Bring Appetizer to Share
July 22nd Pig Roast - Ron Smith, Jim Daniels, Don
Krabill, Jim Nee
Tent is required - Ron Smith
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks - Members
6:00 PM -
Dinner -
$5/ member - $8/non-member
August 26th Commodore's Party - Mel Surdel
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks - Bring Appetizer to Share
Sept. 30th Chili Party - Rose Kinderman
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks - Bring Chili (or dish) to Share
Oct. 14th Club House
Closing - Jim Nee
Jan. 20th, 2007 Winter Rendezvous - Ron Smith
4:00 PM -
Board Meeting
5:00 PM -
Free Drinks & Appetizers
6:30 PM -
Dinner
Please let me know of any mistakes or misunderstandings on assignments
or
other matters.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, July 23, 2005 on
clubhouse deck:
Present: Ron
Smith, Ted Corlett, Jim Tavarozzi, Jim Nee, Bill Smith, Rick
Lane,
Bill Wertz, Peg Davis, Hank Zavislak
Absent: Jim
Daniels (cooking pig), Brodie Ehresman, Don Krabill, Keith Morgan,
Rose Kinderman, Chuck Bunting, Wes
Wickham
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Treasurer's Report:
No treasurer's report was given.
Membership:
We presently have 85 paid members.
Old Business:
Clubhouse
Move & Repairs: Corlett asked RJ if he still plans
to move the
clubhouse and put up a roof. RJ said yes
and that is should happen in a couple
of weeks after dredging and some job in South
Haven. It was decided that
clubhouse fixes (ceiling and door) will
still wait until RJ does the roof and moves
the clubhouse back (4-6 ft ?).
Clubhouse
Ceiling: Don Krabill was going to supply
materials for coating the
ceiling but there is some question if
what he would supply is the same as is up
now. Ron Smith will discuss this with
Don.
Grills:
Corlett asked RJ if he planned to keep the LP tanks on the grills
filled. He
said no, it is up to the grill users to ask for
them and he will supply them. We
decided to keep the new THYC grills furnished
with LP tanks and leave the old
THYC grills with no tanks but clean them up so
that they can be used as back up.
Ron Bogard will make sure the backup tanks
are full and Ron Smith has THYC
signs for the grills. It was also decided that no
issue will be made with respect as to
who is using the grills. They are there for
people to use. A service provided by
THYC.
Bulletin
Board: It was decided that the bulletin board
for the clubhouse will wait
until next year. Ron Smith will obtain a bulletin
board this winter and it will be install
in the spring of 2006.
New Business:
Event
Times: It was decided that a universal time will
be applied to all event
starting times as listed below:
Dinner Time
- 6:00 PM
Social Hour
Time (Wine & Beer) - 5:00 PM
Board Meeting Time - 4:00 PM
Chain
Ferry: Jim Nee brought up the problem that the
chain ferry uses a bell
(that is hazardous because it cannot be
heard) versus a air horn as in the past. He
recommended that the membership be
warned and if they wish to complain they
should do it at the Saugatuck Village
Office. Corlett will warn the membership in
the next e-mail.
Meeting Adjourned 4:42.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Post
Meeting Observation: Wes Wickham suggested that
a tent
be rented for
all future Pig Roasts. Even though it
rained, everyone had a great time and the pig
was great!
Minutes of the board meeting held at 4:30 PM, June 25, 2005 on
clubhouse deck:
Present: Ron
Smith, Wes Wickham, Ted Corlett, Jim Tavarozzi, Don Krabill,
Bill Wertz, Jim Daniels, Keith Morgan,
Chuck Bunting, Peg Davis
Absent: Curt
Clemens, Brodie Ehresman, Bill Smith, Rick Lane, Hank Zavislak,
Rose Kinderman
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Wes Wickham gave the treasurer's report which
showed that the club
financially sound.
Membership:
We presently have 76 paid members.
Old Business:
Clubhouse fixes (ceiling and door) will
wait until RJ does the roof
and (maybe) moves the clubhouse back
(4-6 ft ?). Corlett will ask RJ
when he expects this to be done and also
about moving the outside
bulletin board which now is over by the
pool.
Don Krabill will supply the materials
for fixing the clubhouse ceiling
when the time comes.
New Business:
Grills: Keith Morgan said that next Monday, RJ will decide
if Tower
Marine
will take care of LP tanks. Keith will look after them
until he
leaves later this summer. It was reported that there
an
occasional problem with local people who are not part of
the
marina using the grills. Ron Smith will make signs for the
grills
indicating that THYC donated them.
Bulletin
Board: Commodore Smith suggested that a bulletin board
mounted
on the
outside of the clubhouse would be helpful. All agreed.
Where to
get one is the question. Ted Corlett will ask the
membership in the next membership e-mail.
Party
Decorations: Peg Davis will help on decorating for party
events.
Rendezvous:
Bill Wertz and Ron Smith will work on planning a rendezvous
to
Chicago (or Racine) for next summer.
THYC
Sign: The creator of the THYC sign on the clubhouse deck
informed
Bill
Wertz that it
needs painting or it will deteriorate. Peg
Davis
offered to do it.
Cleaning
Clubhouse: Bill Wertz said that he and Maria (mostly Maria)
have been
keeping the clubhouse clean. They will be gone later
this
summer so someone else should take on that responsibility.
Pig
Roast: Ron Smith needs help for the Pig Roast. The
membership will
be asked
in the next membership e-mail.
Meeting Adjourned 5:45.
Jim Nee was added to the board.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, January 22nd 2005 at the Blue
Moon:
Present:
Ron Smith, Bill Smith, Wes Wickham, Ted Corlett, Jim Tavarozzi,
Bill Wertz, Jim Daniels, Rose Kinderman
Absent: Curt
Clemens, Ron Clemens, Don Krabill, Keith Morgan, Brodie Ehresman,
Hank Zavislak
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the last board meeting were approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Wes Wickham gave the treasurer's report which
showed that the club
essentially broke even last year.
Commodore Ron Smith noted that, even though the normal length of
service for
commodore is two years, his replacement for 2006 has not
been found. He offered
to keep serving until a replacement is found.
Old Business:
Clubhouse ceiling needs stippling:
Wickham & Ron Smith
Clubhouse door needs fixing: Wickham
& Corlett
Burgee windshield stick-ons were
approved to be sent with membership
cards at
a cost of
~ $.80/member.
Club burgee price increase to $25 was
approved.
Membership renewal forms and mailings
will be done as last year.
New Business:
Commodore Ron Smith proposed the
following suggestions which were approved:
Pizza gift to
Tower Marina employees should continue.
Bill & Kathy Smith in September
A picture page in the directory. Ron Smith will select pictures for
Corlett to include in directory.
Fishermen & Sailors share boating experiences. Ron Smith,
Daniels &
Corlett
Board members
who do not contribute will be dropped. Needed are board
members who will take some responsibility however little to
spread the load.
E-mail should
be sent out to membership asking for help. Corlett
Membership applications should tell more about the club. Ron Smith
&
Corlett
Social
Events - Who is responsible for what:
May
14th
Clubhouse Opening - Wertz (This date was decided upon
before but I forgot.)
May
28th
Brat Party - Bill & Cathy Smith
June
18th
Summer Solstice Wine & Beer Party - Jim & Judy Tavarozzi
July
23rd
Pig Roast - Ron Smith
August
27th
Commodore's Party - Daniels
Qctober
1st
Chili Party - Corlett
Jan. 21,
2006 Winter Rendezvous - Ron
Smith
October
15th Clubhouse
Closing - ? (any volunteers)
Ron Smith
wants to post more Social Event notices. Corlett will print
them.
Meeting Adjourned 5:20
Chuck Bunting and Rick Lane were added to the board. Ron
Clemens and John
Redding were dropped from the board.
Rick Lane can do certified Coast Guard boat inspections and would like
to
arrange a day for such an inspection if
members are interested.
We did not discuss the Bulletin Board near the swimming pool but there
it sits
and we do not have a key. Any
suggestions?
Board members who missed the meeting should contact those in charge of
an event
if they want to contribute.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes
of the board
meeting held at 3:30 PM, July 24, 2004 at the THYC Clubhouse:
Present:
Ron Smith, Bill Smith, Wes Wickham, Ted Corlett, Don Krabill,
Hank Zavislak, Jim Tavarozzi, Jim Daniels
Absent: Curt
Clemens, Ron Clemens, John Shack, Bill Wertz, John Redding
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Wes Wickham gave the treasurer's report which showed the club
to be financially on track.
Membership Report:
Ted Corlett reported that membership stands at 78.
Old Business:
Clubhouse
Ceiling: The ceiling has been repaired but now needs
stipple (?) painting. Don Krabill, Ron Smith and Wes Wickham will do it.
Burgees:
Have been ordered and received. Next year the price will be $25 to
reflect the cost.
Decals: Ted Corlett, as suggested by Bill Wertz, contacted
Roger Megee who
is in the printing business. Roger supplied samples of stick on decal
burgees. Everyone liked them and it was decided to include them with
the mailing of the directory next year if the cost is reasonable. Ted
will contact Rodger on the cost.
Refrigerator: It was been installed. Hank Zavislak will
make a sign to put on it with guide lines as to its use.
Signs
for Grill and Trash Container: It was decided that signs
for the grill and trash container were not necessary. However, it was
suggested that more information about the use of the clubhouse, grills
and trash containers be included on the web site and in the club
directory. Ted Corlett will do it.
Social Event Assignments:
August
28th - Commodore's Party - Jim Tavarozzi (Ted Corlett will send him
information on what was done in 2003.)
October
2nd - Chili
Party - Ted Corlett
Direct
TV: Wes Wickham looked into re-activating the clubhouse
direct TV and found out it was a hassle. It was decided that the TV was
not used enough so the project was dropped.
New Business:
Microwave:
It was decide that the clubhouse needs a microwave. Jim Tavarozzi said
he would get it. The recommended size was 1000 - 1100 watts.
Ron
Smith suggested that an appreciation party be given for the employee's
at the Tower Marina by the THYC Board. (See details under
Social
Event Assignments.)
Social Event Assignments:
September
18,2004 -
Appreciation Brat Party for Tower Marine Employees
To be held after office closes for all employees.
Brats - Ron Smith
Condiments -
Hank Zavislak
Beans - Bill
Smith
Beer & Wine - Ted Corlett
January
22, 2005 - Winter Rendezvous - Ron Smith has investigated possible
sites and is impressed with the Blue Moon. All present felt that was a
good choice.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes
of the board meeting held at 4:00 PM, May 29, 2004 at the THYC
Clubhouse:
Present: Ron Smith, Bill Smith, Wes Wickham, Ted Corlett,
Don Krabill, Hank Zavislak, Jim Tavarozzi,
Bill
Wertz, John Redding
Absent: Curt
Clemens, Ron Clemens, John Shack, Gary Arnson, Jim Daniels
Commodore Ron Smith called the meeting to order.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Wes Wickham gave the treasurer's report which showed the club
to be financially
on track.
Old Business:
Clubhouse Roof:
Roof has
been fixed by Tower Marine!
Clubhouse
Ceiling: The ceiling is in bad shape because of the roof
leak. Ron Smith and Wes Wickham will look into what can be done.
Burgees:
Ted Corlett obtained a quote of $21.00 per burgee for a
quantity of 25 with a one time setup charge of $85.00. It was approved
to order them since we are out. It was agreed that next year
we would charge $25/Burgee.
Decals:
Ted Corlett was directed to look into the cost of decals of the club
burgee.
Refrigerator:
It was decided that a refrigerator would be install in the clubhouse
proper and not in a closet. It would be used for food and not for
booze. All alcoholic beverages will be bought for each occasion and any
excess will not be left in the clubhouse. Jim Tavarozzi and Don Krabill
are in charge of getting the refrigerator.
Grills:
Bill Smith will look after the grills to make sure they are being
maintained.
Trash
Containers: Wes Wickham will talk to Pat about having the
clubhouse trash container emptied regularly by Tower Marine maintenance
people.
Membership:
Ted Corlett reported that membership stands at 55. Commodore Smith
expressed his desire not to pressure people to join. He is happy to
keep the club low key.
New Business:
Signs for Grill and Trash Container:
It was decided that signs should be posted by the grill and trash
container advising users to keep grills clean and the trash containers
are for those who use the grills. Ted Corlett will generate the signs
and post them.
Social
Event Assignments:
June 19th - Summer
Solstice Wine & Keg Party - Yet to be determined.
July 24th - Pig
Roast - Ron Smith & Hank Zavislak
August 28th -
Commodore's Party - Jim Tavarozzi
October 2nd - Chili
Party - Ted Corlett & Bill Wertz
January 22, 2005 -
Winter Rendezvous - Ron Smith
Next
Board Meeting: The next board meeting will be held in the
clubhouse on July 24th before the Pig Roast.
Direct
TV: Wes Wickham will look into re-activating the clubhouse
direct TV.
Closing Remarks by Commodore Smith: Commodore Smith made a
very strong argument for participation of all board members
in taking on a club chore thereby spreading the load for everyone. The
response was positive.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the board meeting held at 2:00 PM, January 24, 2004 at the
Best Western:
Present:
Curt Clemens, Ted Corlett, Don Krabill, Gary Arnson, Hank Zavislak, Ron
Smith, Jim Tavarozzi, Bill Wertz
Absent: Ron
Clemens, Bill Krater, John Redding, John Shack, Wes Wickham
Commodore Curt Clemens called the meeting to order and opened with
observations about the past year noting that membership had almost
doubled from the previous year.
Treasurer's Report:
Curt gave the report in absence of the treasurer. In essence, money
collected equaled money spent except that the sailboat racers had not
paid for their race flags. Ted Corlett said he would follow up on this.
Old Business:
Decals:
It was decided that a decal of the club burgee would be great if the
initial cost was not excessive (over $500). Bill Wertz said he would
look into this.
Burgees:
It was decided to order more club burgees since we are down to one.
They cost in excess of $20 each and Bill Wertz said he would
investigate if he could find a lower cost. Ted Corlett will send him
size and graphics.
Roof:
The roof leak was discussed and Don Krabill offered to donate the
repair materials so that members could repair the roof. Ron Smith
suggested that the roof over the deck be extended so that there is more
shade for our events. Curt Clemens said he would look into the costs.
New Business:
Choose 2004 Club Officers: Commodore Curt Clemens
announced that for personal reasons he could not continue as commodore
for next year.
This caused much gnashing of teeth and rending of clothes by those
present because he had done such a good job and everyone hated to see
him step down. After some arm twisting, the following officers were
elected:
Commodore: Ron Smith
Vice Commodore:
Don Krabill
Ted
Corlett pointed out that the present treasurer, Bill Krater, for some
time had not wished to serve and this would be his last year. It was
decided since we were electing a new slate that we should also elect a
new treasurer and elected:
Treasurer: Lynn Zavislak (changed to Wes Wickham 3-21-04)
Everyone
expressed
their appreciation for the work Bill had done as treasurer. The
remaining officers agreed to serve another term.
Budget:
A budget was accepted where in coming monies would match out going
monies. It was also pointed out that we should be able to exceed 100
members.
Social
Events: It was decided that we need a refrigerator with a
lock and microwave oven in the club house for our social events. Jim
Tavarozzi and Don Krabill said they would take care of it. Gary Arnson
agreed to check dimensions on a couple of working (spare) refrigerators
he owns, and send that information on to Jim Tavarozzi who in turn
compare those dimensions to the space in the clubhouse closet. If
neither
will fit, Jim will look for a new refrigerator of suitable size. The
social event schedule was decided and is listed below. It was also
decided
that the Brat Party would be BYOB, $5/plate charge for non members,
free
to members, Hank Zavislak cooking and Ron Smith in charge. There also
will be a board meeting before the Brat Party to discuss the remaining
social events and any other business.
Social
Event Schedule:
May 29th Brat Party
June 19th Summer Solstice Wine &
Keg Party
July 24th Pig Roast
August 28th Commodore's Party
October 2nd Chili Party
Jan. 22, 2005 Winter Rendezvous
Barbecue
Grills: Wes Wickham offered to continue caring for them.
Trash
Containers: Need to be kept in the club house and we need
someone to make sure they are emptied in a timely manner.
Membership:
Need to mail initial membership request earlier (March) to all members
since 2002 and to all Tower Marina slip holders. The benefits of
membership needs to be highlighted more. Also, a box with membership
forms and
a sign extolling membership needs to be attached to the outside of the
club house. Ron Smith suggested that during the year when email are
sent
out, the benefits of membership should be pushed and members asked to
recruit new members. Ted Corlett will handle this.
Web
Site: Ted Corlett will try to get a picture of the
original "Tower", as
in Tower Harbour Yacht Club, to put on our web site.
Meeting Adjourned followed by a social hour and dinner at Phil's Bar
& Grille in Saugatuck
Note:
Sailboat racing done by club members is no longer a club sponsored
activity and thereby no concern of the board.
Ted Corlett, Secretary
Minutes of the meeting held at 5:00 PM, July 4, 2003 at THYC Clubhouse:
Present:
Curt Clemens, Ron Clemens, Ted Corlett, Don Krabill, Ron Smith, Wes
Wickham, Hank Zavislak
Absent: Gary Arnson, Bill Krater, John Redding, John Shack, Jim
Tavarozzi, Bill Wertz
Note: Send a report of all your expenses to our Treasurer,
Bill Krater, for reimbursement.
Social events were discussed :
It was decided to have a Pig Roast on July 26th. It will be
open to all marina boaters and their friends. $5.00 per person will be
charged at the door. Ron Smith will supply the cooked pig. Curt Clemens
will post notices supplied by Ted Corlett.
The Commodore's Party on August 30th will be a catered, sit down dinner
with entertainment under a tent next to the Tower Marina pool. Formal
invitations will be mailed before August 1st by Ted Corlett with an
RSVP card and return envelope. Ron Smith will handle the entertainment
and Don Krabill with Hank Zavislak will handle the dinner. Drinks will
be free.
Other items of interest were discussed:
Wes Wickham will look into solving the bulletin board problem of no
available key and also be responsible for keeping the spare barbecue
grill LP tanks full.
Gary Arnson will keep the bulletin board contents up to date once the
key problem is solved.
Curt Clemens will look into what sort of connection we will
have for the clubhouse TV.
We will wait until next year before ordering more burgees.
Our historian needs to do a write up on why the "Tower" in THYC and the
burgee for inclusion in the directory and web site.
Ted Corlett will but the club by-laws on the web site.
The board meeting
was very enjoyable on the clubhouse deck with much banter, red wine and
beer.
Any corrections or additions are welcome.
Ted Corlett
THYC Secretary
Minutes
of the meeting held at 5:30 PM, January 25, 2003 at Ship &
Shore Motel:
Present: Curt Clemens, Ron Clemens, Ted Corlett, John Redding, Gary
Arnson, Bill Wertz, Don Krabill, Ron Smith, Wes Wickham
Absent: Bill Krater, Jim Tavarozzi, John Shack
Curt Clemens opened the meeting with an outline of what would be
discussed. He followed with the treasurer's report.
The THYC membership card was discussed and it was decided that a
replica of the club burgee would be on it instead of the traditional
tower and that the name of the member's boat, a permanent member number
and a member of Yachting Club of America would be added to the present
card format.
The web site was discussed and decided that it was useful. Ted Corlett
will investigate maintaining it, a domain name and the
possibility of members using it as their e-mail address. This would
not replace their present e-mail provider but would allow them to use
the THYC domain name as an e-mail address and their mail would be
forwarded
from that address to their regular e-mail address. This would allow the
changing of your e-mail address without having to inform all your
friends,
etc. Your new address might be "Curt.Clemens@THYC.org".
It was decided that the membership solicitation letter sent out in
early April will contain the member's data base information for him to
correct along with a stamped return envelope so as to make the
process as painless as possible. It also was decided that dues would be
$40 (new membership or renewal), a club burgee would cost $20 and that
only paying members would appear in the directory.
The social schedule was decided as follows:
May 24th - Brat Party (Ron Smith, Curt &
Ron Clemens)
June 14th - Summer Solstice Wine & Keg Party (Curt
Clemens)
July 5th - Children's Treasure Hunt (Curt Clemens)
August 30th - Commodore's Party (Curt Clemens)
October 4th - Chili Party (attendees)
January 24th, 2004 Winter Rendezvous (Curt Clemens)
The sailboat race schedule (Ted Corlett) was decided as follows:
May 24th - Marcia Weston Memorial Cup
June 14th - Summer Solstice
July 19th - Jammin' In July
August 9th - Commodore's Regatta
August 30th - Labor Day Regatta
The gas grills will be locked along with the clubhouse and keys will be
issued to all members when they receive their directory and membership
card. The gas grills need repair (Ted Corlett).
Curt Clemens will ask RJ Peterson to install a club flag
pole and make a permanent water connection with a winter drain cock
to the club house.
Ted Corlett will get the bulletin board key to Curt Clemens.
We will keep the club P.O. Box for another year and put the periodicals
in a box available to boaters.
The satellite dish subscriptions costs will be attacked and a larger TV
will be purchased by Bill Wertz.
The board meeting was followed by a cocktail party enjoyed by the board
and many members. This was followed by a delightful dinner at Everyday
People's Cafe.
Any corrections or additions are welcome.
Ted Corlett
THYC Secretary