RC Update Meeting

October 15, 2014

Agenda

IntroductionsUpdatesEducational Session

• Team Racing

• October 15, 2014

Introductions

State your name• What do you like about autumn?

• October 15, 2014

On the Water Reports

• RYF 9/20 – cancelled, weather/participation

• RYF 9/27 – Rick was RO• RYF 10/4 - Rick was RO• RYF 10/11 – cancelled, NO WIND

• Etchells NAC – 11 races• Beer Cans (Belmont & Monroe)• Talbot 10/4 – cancelled• Autumn Classic – Dick was RO• Frostbite 10/5, 10/11- Karen

• October 15, 2014

Etchells NAC

Etchells NAC

Current Assignment Challenges

Assignments Team does not meet often

Need people for multiple events/circles

Not enough people signed up

Cancellations

• October 15, 2014

Events Coming Up

Saturday, October 18 – ICCSunday, October 19 – FrostbiteSunday, October 26 – FrostbiteSunday, November 2 – FrostbiteSunday, November 9 – FrostbiteSat & Sun, Nov. 15 & 16- Great LakesSunday, November 16 – Last FrostbiteSat & Sun, Nov. 22 & 23- Angsten

• October 15, 2014

Intercommittee Challenge

Sailing Team• Tim Snyder• Tim Shambrook• Karen Kinsey• Jennifer Steffler• Jeffery Cross• Amy Schwartz• Janet Baxter• Stephanie Levine

Race Committee• Darcy Cook• Robin Finlay• Chris Mitchell• Debbie Norris• Amy Schwartz• Janet Baxter

• October 15, 2014

Winter Projects

• Race Documents Process • Redesign Forms, add daily summary• Database• Guidebook for OA• Guidebook for PRCC• Planning the Refresher• Erik’s Booklet• more?

Seeking volunteers!• October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference

Milwaukee next week!Who should attend?Anyone interested in growing the sport of sailing and who wants to bring creative ideas and energy to US Sailing, RSA Representatives, RSA Leadership, Local Sailing Organization leaders, US Sailing Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Members, and US Sailing Staff Directors.

• October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference

Advanced Race Management Seminar - Oct 22 & 23

This is an accelerated Advanced Race Management Seminar for race officers who need to renew their certification. Dates: Wednesday 10/22 from 12-5 and Thursday 10/23 from 8-5.John Strassman and Hank Stuart. Course fee of $42.50 includes afternoon snacks both days and continental breakfast, morning snack and lunch on Thursday.

CYC is offering $25 to offset course fee

• October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference

• Harken Tour and Welcome Reception – Thursday evening

• Maritime Treasures Tour at the American Geographical Society Library at UW Milwaukee - Friday Oct 24 9:30am and 2:30pm Free

• Annual Awards Dinner presented by Rolex - Friday Oct 24

• October 15, 2014

Meetings, Education, Discussions

Growing the SportSupporting RacingSafetyOffshore handicapping rulesOne DesignInternational (ISAF)Race AdministrationTrainingAnd more!

• October 15, 2014

Key Racing Dates

High School Great Lakes: Nov. 15 & 16

Timme Angsten (college): Nov 22 & 23

Appreciation Dinner: Nov. 22

• October 15, 2014

Key Party Dates

Sat, Oct. 25: RYF & Offshore AwardsSat, Nov. 1: Mac AwardsWed, Nov. 5: RC MeetingFri, Nov. 14: Beneteau 36.7 Fleet PartyFri, Nov. 21: T-10 Fleet Awards

Appreciation Dinner: Nov. 22

• October 15, 2014

Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, November 22, Monroe Station

6:00

$35 or 140 or more pointsGuests Welcome

RSVP to Sean Before Nov. 18

• October 15, 2014

Awards

Audience Participation – Before the Event

Your nominations & voting are what make this work!

• October 15, 2014

Seeking Nominations

BEST PICTUREBEST QUOTEBEST COSTUME DESIGNMOST DRAMATIC RECOVERY BEST PERFORMANCE BY A VOLUNTEER IN

SUPPORTING ROLEBEST PERFORMANCE BY A VOLUNTEER IN LEADING

ROLEBEST or WORST WEATHER DAYBIGGEST LOSERBEST JOKE

• October 15, 2014

Submit Nominations

BEFORE October 31- send to Sean

The Presentation Committee will determine the final nominations

Nominations will be published the first week in November

You will have 3 weeks to vote on-line!

• October 15, 2014

Next All RC Meetings

Wednesday, November 5Monroe Station 6:30

Wednesday, December 10Monroe Station 6:30

• October 15, 2014

CYC Flag Officers

Nominated:• Commodore: Greg Miarecki• Vice Commodore: Leif Sigmund• Rear Commodore: Lou Sandoval• Secretary: Chuck Anderson• Treasurer: Nick Berberian

• October 15, 2014

2015 Steering Committee

Janet Baxter, last year as ChairNancy ArnoldHella GetzJoanne GuennewigJay KehoeKaren KinseyRachel LevineRick LillieAmy SchwartzSean Ellis, Important, but non-voting• October 15, 2014

EDUCATIONAL SESSION -SAFETY BOATS

• October 15, 2014