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Silver Gate Yacht Club

Board of Directors Meeting March 20, 2018

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OFFICERS/DIRECTORS: Commodore: Terry Van Winkle Vice Commodore: George Woodley Rear Commodore: Rick Krantz Jr. Staff Commodore: Greg Barnett Treasurer: Lee Johnson Port Captain: Don Mumby Fleet Captain: Larry Hinck Secretary: Madeleine Gervais Directors: Lisa Clements Kit Gray Bob James Nancy Krueger Bob Michels – did not attend

AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 1800 HOURS

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 20, 2018

Ø Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett made a motion to approve the minutes. Ø Director Bob James seconded the motion. Ø Vote: All Board members voted to approve the minutes and the suggestion to read them

prior to the BoD meeting; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the minutes were approved.

Rear Commodore Rick Krantz suggested having Board members read the minutes prior to the meeting so we can simply vote on them during the meeting to save time and paper. The secretary already sends the minutes to the Board electronically, so they can be read and corrected before the meeting. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett suggested having a handful of copies available for members who attend the meeting. Commodore Van Winkle said about 6 copies of the minutes will be on hand for members in the gallery who are interested in reading them and he wants to continue having the Review/Approval of the minutes as a separate line item on the agenda.

4. ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO AGENDA

4.1 “How To” Handbook - Secretary Gervais Secretary Gervais created a “How to Handbook” to assist Board members in performing various office related tasks such as, how to set up and use the microphone in the banquet room. She gave members a copy of the “Contents” page of the handbook so they will know what is covered and she will email a copy to each member. Secretary Gervais will send an electronic copy to all Board members.

4.2 Adult Sailing Classes and New Board Members Manual – Director Krueger 4.3 Wheel Chair Regatta – Rear Commodore Krantz



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4.4 Marine Recreation Committee Meeting -- Vice-Commodore Woodley 4.5 Osprey Sculpture Donation; Ladies Auxiliary; and Deed of Gift – Jeanne Irwin

5. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday, March 20 6:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March 25 Mission Bay Raft Up Saturday, March 24 12noon V-32 St. Patrick’s Day Race Sunday, March 25 9:00am Jr. Sailing Winter/Spring Session Monday, March 26 Sounding’s Articles Due Tuesday, March 27 2:00 p.m. SGYC Game Day Friday, March 30 5:00 p.m. Jim Walker’s Retirement Party Thursday, April 5 6:00 p.m. Ray Ashley Presentation Friday, April 6 4:30 p.m. Cheeseburger in Paradise Saturday, April 7 11:30am America’s Schooner Cup Race Saturday, April 7 3:00 p.m. After Race Awards, Dinner & Drawing Sunday, April 8 9:00am Jr. Sailing Winter/Spring Session Tuesday, April 10 2:00 p.m. SGYC Game Day Thursday, April 12 7:30 p.m. San Diego Catalina Assoc. Meeting Friday, April 13 – Sunday, April 15 Italian Raft Up Coronado Cays Yacht Club Saturday, April 14 Jane Swett Regatta Saturday, April 14 9:00am Finance Committee Meeting**(see change) Saturday, April 14 9:00 Dock Walkers Meeting Saturday, April 14 10:00am WCR Meeting Tuesday, April 17 6:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting **Treasurer Johnson will not be available for the Saturday, April 14 meeting and has asked the members of the Finance Committee to meet with him on Monday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m.

6. CONSENT AGENDA / COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1 Bar & Galley – Gail Davie – No written report submitted.

6.2 By-Laws – Kay Van Mouwerik – No written report submitted.

6.3 Club Store – Kathy Kruse – No written report submitted.

6.4 Cruising Fleet – Glenn Smith Glenn reported on upcoming raft-ups. The next raft-up is this weekend in Mission Bay. Next month’s raft-up is the Italian raft-up at Coronado Cays Yacht Club and will feature an Italian Night on Friday. CCYC does not serve dinner on Saturday night so the group will head out to a local restaurant. They will also have a drawing for a gondola ride for 10-15 people.



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6.5 Entertainment – Debra Aiken – No written report submitted.

6.6 Historian – Vacant – No written report was submitted.

6.7 Interior Design – Jeanne Irwin 6.7.1 Osprey Sculpture

Jeanne Irwin: Jeanne reported she, Angela Benson, Kent Prater, Terry Van Winkle and Sharon Cloward, of the Port Tenants Association, met with the Port about the donation of the Osprey Sculpture and the Port was very receptive of the ideas they presented. The Osprey is a bronze sculpture valued at $45,000 that will become part of the outdoor landscaping décor. Angela Benson will be doing the landscaping in the area where the Osprey will be mounted, and Terry received an estimate for mounting the bird on a six-foot pedestal. Jeanne said the pedestal must be at least 6’ high so no one will be able to reach the bird’s wings. The pedestal will cost about $3500.00 after the Shelter Island boat yard contributes $1500.00. Architect and SGYC member, Kent Prater, will present a design for the location and mounting of the Osprey in a location that will enhance the beauty of the club. Jeanne said this is an opportunity for the club to make the area in front of the building really shine. Vice Commodore Woodley: I understood from Kent that he is going to create a design to dress up the whole corner where the SGYC sign is located. Is this going to be a comprehensive project of landscaping and incorporating the bird? Jeanne Irwin: We would love to incorporate the sign into the design of the landscaping but that’s above my pay scale. Kent’s vision is two separate identities and the bird pedestal would be behind any signage we put there. So that could be done at a later date. However, my thought was since the cement truck will be here why not get it done.

6.7.2 Ladies Auxiliary

Jeanne Irwin: Many members are interested in this idea, so we will have a wine and cheese party on Sunday, April 29th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for brainstorming. Angela, do we have any money in membership to pay for the wine and cheese? Angela Benson: I may have some because we postponed our March orientation meeting and I already have that funded. Jeannie Irwin: We need seed money and until we get going it’s hard to host these kinds of events. We would like to take over the ship’s store thinking that we could make money on that and it would be our seed money and we can move forward with other events. That would probably be next year because this isn’t just going to happen overnight. Director Krueger: Can you define for me the purpose of the auxiliary? Jeanne Irwin: First and foremost, camaraderie among the women in the club. It’s a fun thing first, and second, I hope we can raise some money through this over the years. Coronado Cays has been doing this for a long time and they’ve raised around $40,000.00 doing this.



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Director Krueger: Are you saying this is a women’s organization? Jeanne Irwin: Yes, a women’s organization. If we have events and you want to bring your men along of course you can do that. But there are a lot of Associate members who are single women and where trying to get them more involved in the Club. I think there’s a great pool of talent out there. Our goal would be in the first year maybe to build a nice little fire-pit out here with Board approval of course. This is an example of what we’re thinking of right now. The April 29th event is for brainstorming. Commodore Van Winkle: I think this is a great concept? Do you think this belongs in the Foundation? Jeanne Irwin: No, I don’t think it belongs in the Foundation. This is separate, especially if we take over the ship’s store. The Board would have to decide where the money would go.

6.7.3 Deed of Gift – America’s Schooner Cup

See notes in 10.14.7 Commodore Terry Van Winkle, Deed of Gift

6.8 Internal Affairs – Chair to be determined.

6.9 Junior Sailing – Kent Prater - No written report submitted.

6.10 Live Aboard – Steve & Debbie Roeber - No written report submitted.

6.11 Long Range Planning – Steve Napear Steve reported at the finance committee meeting they discussed the fact that our membership numbers are right on the edge of where they need to be in terms of the revenue so they’re working on plans to increase the membership. One of the ideas is that serving lunch during the week might help us to attract corporate memberships.

6.12 Membership Committee - Angela Benson

6.12.1 Membership Report Applicants Approved in February

Member Name Type of Membership Sail / Power?

None

Applicants Pending Approval

Member Name Type of Membership

Date Posted

Sponsor #1 Sponsor #2 Inspection Boat

Don & Maria Prince Joint Jr. Flag 2/12/18 Tim Chin Dewey Benson Sail

Pax Tisdale (& Tom Fisher) Associate 2/16/18 Terry Endert Jo Ann Sedgwick N/A



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Resignations/Retired/Deceased

Member Name Action Request #

Prior Status New Status Resolution

None

Existing Member Status Change Requests

Member Name Action Request #

Prior Status New Status Resolution

Ron & Jodi Herncjar #1015 18-125 Joint Jr. Flag Joint Flag Accepted Slip G-01

Jim Winchester #1105 18-128 Jr. Flag Flag Accepted Slip C-08

Richard Burger #1293 18-131 Associate Jr. Flag Would like to be added to the slip waiting list.

Jim Fine #740 18-137 Flag Jr Flag Gave up slip F-08. Stay on slip list.

Robert Bergen #1067 18-134 Flag Jr. Flag Gave up slip A-14

Ø Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett made a motion to approve the new members and the member status

changes. Ø Rear Commodore Krantz seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the

motion was approved. Applicants for Review at April BoD

Member Name Membership Category

Bill & Earnestine (Ernie) Edwards Joint Jr. Flag

Angela Benson: I would like to know how the Board feels about offering the “Spring Special” to the members who were voted in this evening. I know of friends of current members who are waiting until May/June to apply so they can take advantage of the special pricing. Port Captain Mumby: The problem I see with offering the deal to the people being voted in now is they have the advantage of getting their names on the slip list right now and the people who are joining in May and June will be lower on the list. Director Krueger: I have a problem with moving the date up to accommodate two people. I think you should tell them if they want to wait until May/June to take advantage of the lower price they would also have to wait until then to be placed on the slip list. Treasurer Johnson: I suggest you should speak with the newest members and tell them they can join as Joint Jr. Flag now, and their names will go on the slip list now, or they can wait and take advantage of the May/June “Special Price” and their names will go on the slip list at that time. We’ve already approved them, so they can have the choice of sitting on the sidelines until May/June or they can start now.



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Angela Benson: That’s a good idea, I will speak with them and give them the option to wait until May/June to take advantage of the special pricing.

Ø Treasurer Johnson made a motion to approve the months of May and June as the months in which we will offer the membership initiation special price.

Ø Director Krueger seconded the motion. Discussion: there was no further discussion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays or abstentions, and the

motion was approved.

March 2018 – Membership Summary Report



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March 2018 – Membership Summary Report continued

Flag Member Chart



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Flag Equivalent Chart

Total Membership Chart



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Membership Re-Cap



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Membership Actions Report



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Membership Statistics



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6.12.2 Silver Gate Yacht Club Identity Package – Angela Benson Angela reported she will be working with Visual Asylum and other Silvergate members develop an identity package for the club. She presented the following handout at the Board meeting.



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Ø Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett made a motion to approve the contract. Ø Rear Commodore Krantz seconded the motion.

Discussion: Treasurer Johnson: Is this the extent of the contract? I’m assuming of something changes you will bring it back to the Board. Angela Benson: Yes, I believe this is the final contract but if something changes I will certainly bring it back to the Board for approval. I’ve known these folks for over 20 years and they are very reputable and well-liked in the graphic arts community. Treasurer Johnson: I just want to point out that the $3500 fee is the amount in the line item in the budget for this project. Vice Commodore Woodley: It was actually budgeted three years ago. Director James: Was the cancellation clause drafted by them? Angela Benson: Yes, they drafted the whole proposal. Director James: They may have made an error in the cancellation statement. Do you want to let it go like that? Angela Benson: I’ll ask them to correct that statement. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: The first time we talked about doing this was four years ago. I want to make sure it gets done this time. And I want a record of the vote.

Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays or abstentions, and the motion was approved.

6.12.3 Landscaping Project – Angela Benson Angela Benson: I received another bid in addition to the one presented at the February meeting. I think contractors are really busy because another contractor was supposed to respond, and they haven’t responded, so I have two estimates. I know both of these firms very well but there is a difference in price. One is Juniper Nursery at $14,935 and the other is from Mission Hills nursery at $10,012. Where I felt Juniper was higher was in the transplanting of the agave plants. He would still be higher than Mission Hills even with the adjustments he could possibly make.

Director Krueger: It sounds like you’re leaning towards Juniper. Angela Benson: I’ve worked with him, but I could go either way. Vice Commodore Woodley: So, there’s no technical difference between the two of them

so it’s just price at this point? Angela Benson: It really is. I just know Juniper does a great job because I’ve worked with

them. Vice Commodore Woodley: As far as Internal Affairs goes, you can work with me or Bob

Michels on this if you want to filter things. You’re going to integrate the plan with the Osprey donation if we do that, correct?

Angela Benson: Yes, but that won’t be a big deal because it’s just a matter of ringing the pedestal with plants.

6.13 Model Fleet – Dave Endert – No written report submitted.

6.14 Power Fleet – Dave Endert Jr. – No written report submitted.



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6.15 Sail Fleet – Jason Flar – No written report submitted.

6.16 Schooner Cup – Eileen Van Winkle Commodore Van Winkle reported the activities related to Schooner Cup are going very well. The Sunset Cruise raised $4000. We have a couple of challenges and we still don’t have confirmation on the beer and wine. We have a new item this year, Cutwater will be donating some of their mixed drinks in cans. Several events are coming up:

• April 5th – Dr. Ray Ashley, Executive Director and Curator of Ships for the San Diego Maritime Museum will present a lecture on the History of Schooners.

• April 6th – The Schooner Cup Pre-Race Dinner featuring The Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band with Gary Seiler and the Coast Riders.

• April 7th – The Schooner Cup Race will take place followed by the Awards Dinner.

6.17 Soundings & Publication – Jodi Herncjar – No written report submitted.

6.18 Trophy – Eileen Van Winkle – No written report submitted.

6.19 Wheel Chair Regatta – Rear Commodore Krantz

Rear Commodore Krantz reported things are moving along very well for the Wheel Chair Regatta. Letters will be sent to the Yacht Clubs and skippers at the beginning of April and at the SDAYC meeting people were asked to consider volunteering. Some skippers have already signed up for the WCR. The burgees are in progress. Rear Commodore Krantz asked everyone to consider donating a bottle of wine for the raffle.

7 ACTION REQUESTS: Rear Commodore – Rick Krantz

2/21/18 18-114 Banquet Request to host the Beer Can After Party May 23rd 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., July

18th 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Reg Pyrke #1001 1

2/28/18 18-120 Banquet Request Baby shower on May 6th from 11am-2pm. Approx. 40 guests. Need catering from and bar setup.

Carol DiLeva #825 1

3/15/18 18-133 Banquet Request banquet room on Saturday September 22, 2018 for our wedding reception. Tentative start at 4pm for 100 guests with food buffet and bar. More details to follow.

Mark Berdan #1225 1

3/17/18 18-135 Banquet I would like to reserve the banquet room for April 29th and May 27th for the Anglers Breakfast meetings, 10am both dates.

Jim Hallameyer #824 1

3/19/18 18-140 BoD I would like to hold Walt's Celebration of life on May 14th, 2018 from 4pm-7pm.

Robin Davis #1111 1

Ø Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett made a motion to approve Action Requests marked #1. Ø Director Bob James seconded the motion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the




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SGYC member Reg Pyrke asked the Board if July 18 could be added to Action Request 18-114 marked #1 so he won’t have to submit another Action Request. The Board agreed.

Ø Fleet Captain Larry Hinck made a motion to amend AR 18-114 to add July 18 to the request. Ø Director Clements seconded the motion. Discussion: there was no further discussion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the


AR 18-129 3/6/18 18-129 BoD Please suspend the rule limiting SilverGator use to four (4) hours on April

22, 2018 and reserve it all day for use by the SGYC Bridge, SGYC BoD, and visiting dignitaries that require transport from our Opening Day to SDYC and SWYC Opening Days.

Greg Barnett #903

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Ø Director Krueger made a motion to approve Action Request 18-129. Ø Director James seconded the motion. Discussion: there was no discussion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the


7 CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session this month.

8 OFFICER AND DIRECTOR REPORTS:

8.1 Club Manager – Celeste Leginski – No Report

8.2 Fleet Captain – Larry Hinck – No Report

8.3 Port Captain – Don Mumby a. Port Captain Mumby asked Board members to consider getting rid of the By-Law, Section

4, C. 1) Slip-Trading and prepare for a discussion on this item at the April Board meeting. We were supposed to get rid of this a year ago and we still haven’t done anything about it.

b. Please give some thought on to how to address getting members to fill the gas tank of the Silver Gator after they have used it. I would like this on the agenda next month.

c. The top part of the ramp going down to the docks needs replacement and Port Captain Mumby asked if he could repair it? Members said he has a line item in the budget and he can use that money for the repairs.

8.4 Treasurer – Lee Johnson

Treasurer Johnson reported the numbers are working fine. We’re very close on Flag equivalents so we have to keep an eye on membership. Income is down on storage fees, accounting is a bit high, but it should taper down. Maintenance for the bar/galley equipment was budgeted at $2500 for the year and we’ve already spent $2000 for this year so we may have to use the contingency fund if necessary. Utilities are high due to a rate increase.



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8.5 Jr. Staff Commodore – Greg Barnett

Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett reported the Marine Corps band is not available for Opening Day. He will call the person who played the trumpet at Mission Bay YC last year, otherwise it will be recorded music. We will have the Armed Forces theme song. I am asking the Bridge members who are attending the SDAYC meeting to ask everyone there to email me if they want a ferry ride from our Opening Day to South Western YC. I want to thank the Board for approving the use of the Silver Gator as an overflow for transportation to SWYC and I also want to thank George for volunteering to pilot Mojito over there that day. Commodore Van Winkle said someone is looking into getting the Navy band.

8.6 Director – Lisa Clements Internal Email Lists – Members Not Getting Club Emails Director Clements reported some members have complained they are not getting club emails. Club Manager, Celeste Leginski, said all club members are on the email list. Treasurer Johnson suggested individual members should check with the office to be sure the email address on



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file is the correct address. Celeste Leginski said sometimes members accidentally “unsubscribe” themselves so she will check Constant Contact to see if there’s an “Are you sure you want to unsubscribe?” feature. Members should also check their spam box to see if the emails are going there. Lee Johnson suggested we should tell members who say they aren’t receiving emails to check with the office to make sure they are on the list and they haven’t unsubscribed. Director Krueger asked if board members could have a separate email address. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett said he uses GBOX inbox as a program mail handler and all of my BoD email goes to a box that I specify because emails from the club routinely go into my spam folder. What Director Krueger is suggesting is actually something the Board might want to consider. Email sent to a club address is discoverable if we’re ever sued but if we use our private email addresses then those could be requested if we are ever sued but if it goes to an sgyc.org address then only those emails are discoverable.

8.7 Director – Kit Gray Director Gray has been talking to Richard Zohn about the voluntary vessel safety checks by the Coast Guard. Coronado Yacht Club did this in conjunction with a Sunday brunch at the club. Richard is ready to go so we just have to put it together and if we invite other marinas we can get points for Club of the Year.

8.8 Director – Bob James – No Report

8.9 Director – Nancy Krueger

8.9.1 New Board Member Handbook Director Krueger reported she has been working on the manual for new Board members. She handed out a draft of the manual and asked current Board members to give their input.

8.9.2 Adult Sailing Classes

Director Krueger is working with Kent Prater and Vice Commodore Woodley on this project. Because we are a 501C-3 organization they are still trying to find out if is necessary to have a certified “captain” aboard to offer these classes.

8.10 Director – Bob Michels – did not attend the meeting so Vice Commodore Woodley gave the

report. 8.10.1 POS Potential leading vendor review pending

Vice Commodore Woodley reported they have vetted more than 10 systems when the question came up, “Why are we doing this?” We could do nothing. The caterer has said he will not pay into a system so why not just continue with paper? We do have one system that’s $24.95. It takes orders and sends a copy to the kitchen and at the end of the day it adds everything up. This is one of the ones that was our primary choices, but we really want Board input on this. Why are we doing it? What’s wrong with paper? It’s a reasonable way to get the message to the kitchen. At the end of the day someone adds everything up and sends it to the office. So, our question is, how



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far should we take this? Maybe we should just let the current system die? So, I need feedback. Treasurer Johnson: I think it is a very bad idea to let the system die and not replace it. We depend too much on the data it generates, integrated with QuickBooks. It makes our lives easier to have it and makes our reports to the Port on the Port rent and all those sorts of things easier to have it. We don’t need all the bells and whistles, but if we can have a system that makes the galley operation more efficient and makes our accounting more efficient than it would be without it, then I think it’s worth it to the club to do that. Rear Commodore Krantz: I absolutely agree with Lee on this and I was going to say the same thing. We have to stay current with that. Not to mention the fact that people split the bills and a POS system facilitates that transaction. They are not going to split the bills by hand, you need a POS system for that. What about the one that was the credit card company proposal? Vice Commodore Woodley: That one was higher priced than the one that would charge us $24.95 a month for the terminals and $10 a month for the software. If it was my decision I would want all the bells and whistles, but Tony doesn’t care about those options. Director Clements: Having a system would help with managing staff. And, if we don’t have Tony contribute we wouldn’t have to negotiate with him if he does leave. Vice Commodore Woodley: We could get an inexpensive system that sends orders to the kitchen and would give us useful reports. If you want a system that has all the bells and whistles you need to let me know that and if you don’t think we need all the frills I need to know that too. I’m looking for direction from the Board. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: Simple, inexpensive, and stable is what we should be looking for. We should buy something that’s expandable if we need that in the future, but we should buy what we want, not what Tony wants. Fleet Captain Hinck: We should make sure it’s a good solid system. Director James: If we can cut down on credit card fees that’s a big benefit to the club and we should go with that system. Vice Commodore Woodley: Leasing the hardware will cost $24.95 per month, per station and $10 per month for the software license.

8.10.2 There are no additional Internal Affairs updates.

8.11 Director – Position Vacant

8.12 Rear Commodore – Rick Krantz

8.12.1 Wheel Chair Regatta Rear Commodore Krantz reported things are moving along very well for the Wheel Chair Regatta. Letters will be sent to the Yacht Clubs and skippers at the beginning of April and at the SDAYC meeting people were asked to consider volunteering. Some skippers have already signed up for the WCR. The burgees



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are in progress. Rear Commodore Krantz asked everyone to consider donating a bottle of wine for the raffle.

8.13 Vice Commodore – George Woodley

8.13.1 BoD Approval of Dining Room Screen/Vendor Roy Hubecky has agreed to do the dining room screen and he took over $1000.00 off the price that was originally quoted, so the total will be about $3425.00. I would like Board’s approval, so he can go ahead and get started on this project.

Ø Port Captain Mumby made a motion to approve Roy Hubecky’s bid to do the work.

Ø Director James seconded the motion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays or

abstentions, and the motion was approved.

8.13.2 Update on Crane Dock Platform The parts will be ordered and when Richard Benscoter returns we will install it. Celeste said she has not received a list of parts that have to be ordered. The price will be about $500 rather than the $1600 we thought it would be.

8.13.3 Update on Pool Fence Glass

We are moving forward on the pool fence glass, but we are waiting for another bid from Director Kit Gray.

8.13.4 Update on Upper Deck Coating We voted on this last month and we are trying to get this scheduled now.

8.13.5 Update on Stucco Painting

More bids are coming in, we have one and we’re expecting at least two (2) more. 8.13.6 Re-establish Internal Affairs Committee

The Internal Affairs Committee will be re-established according to the By-Laws. The Committee will consist of three (3) Flag Members, each to serve a term of three (3) years, one (1) to retire each year and be replaced by a new member to be appointed by the Vice Commodore. The senior member shall serve as Chairman. No member of the Committee shall hold an elected position. Bob Michels will assist me in this project.

8.13.7 Marine Recreation Committee Meeting

Vice Commodore Woodley attended the Marine Recreation Committee Meeting put on by the sport fishing association. Some of the topics they’ve covered include: Drones, Illegal Charters, Digital Fiber Optics Network Across the Bay, Marijuana. In the case of marijuana police are treating it on boats like they would in a home. You can use it on the boat but not on the docks. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett also said



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don’t use it or smoke it while driving the boat because the Coast Guard is a federal agency and they apply federal rules.

8.14 Commodore – Terry Van Winkle 8.14.1 Bar Chairs – where are we?

Nothing to report. 8.14.2 Opening Day

The Marine band is not available, but someone is looking into whether or not the Navy band would be available.

8.14.3 Contacts for Schooner Cup Beer & Wine

Working on it.

8.14.4 Osprey Statue Donation A bronze osprey sculpture was offered to SGYC as a donation, as previously recorded in Consent Agenda item 6.7.1. Commodore Van Winkle: Linda Hobbs, is an Associate member of SGYC and the owner of Shelter Island Boat Yard. I would like to tell her we will accept the gift. They have pressure from the Port. She has pressure from the artist to get it out of his studio in Colorado. I’d like to tell her that we’ve agreed to take it and we’re still working on how we’re going to place it. It’s going to be crated and it’s 60 inches tall, about that wide, not too deep. We’ll probably put it on the side of the building for a while. I’d like to have it up for Opening Day, but it doesn’t look like we’ll have our act together for that. Treasurer Johnson: In terms of taking possession of it, we’re simply taking possession of it in the crate while we figure out the rest of it? That’s all you’re looking for right now? Commodore Van Winkle: Yes, at this point. Treasurer Johnson: And then the question of how much we spend and where it goes and all that will be decided later? Commodore Van Winkle: Yes. They’ll ship it to us and we’ll take possession of it and she’s writing up the paperwork now for giving over possession. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: It didn’t come out in the email, but my question is how did this happen? What’s the history of it and how did we end up with it? How did the Port get involved? How did the Port Tenants Association get involved if it’s a gift? Commodore Van Winkle: Linda is a member of Silver Gate and is an owner of Shelter Island Boat Yard. As part of their requirement to install a piece of art on the bay, they (Linda/Shelter Island Boat Yard) found this, contracted it and purchased it. She came to us and asked if she could give it to us. They looked at Chula Vista and they said no, Imperial Beach is semi-interested, but they haven’t made a decision. I want to get back to her with an answer and I’d like to tell her today that we will take it and we’re working on finalizing the plans. The Port is in agreement with where we want to put it and I think it would be a crime if we let it get away from us. This is a $45,000 piece of art. I would like Board approval to accept it, and then we’ll



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figure out what to do with it. If we can’t agree on what to do with it, we can sell it. I see no negative. The only thing is I’ve got the description of the upkeep, but it’s very simple.

Ø Port Captain Mumby made a motion to accept the osprey sculpture donation from Linda Hobbs of the Shelter Island Boat Yard.

Ø Director Krueger seconded the motion. Director Clements: Are we then going to go to the membership for approval of whatever costs we determine to be appropriate for installing the bird? Commodore Van Winkle: I don’t know at this point. I think we have the budgeted dollars. I’ve spoken to Lee a couple of different times. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: As I said in my email, that’s my concern. Last year’s Board put every individual’s personal credibility on the line when we went to the membership and said capital funds were fine, operating funds were not – we need that slip fee increase. And members believed us, and they said yes. Six months later, this Board gets an email saying let’s spend $5000 and maybe more, Kent said it could be upwards of $10,000, for a gift that we weren’t expecting. It has nothing to do with the safety and security of the membership of the club. It has nothing to do with the marina, the bar or the galley. It’s a nice to have, it’s not a got to have, right? I think we have to be careful spending any kind of money on something that we don’t have to have. Am I going to vote right now to accept a gift that we can sell later on? Yes. The minutes are going to say that we want to move very cautiously in spending members’ money that isn’t budgeted. Commodore Van Winkle: I certainly agree. In addition to getting the pedestal amount down, we also have an agreement from Shelter Island Boat Yard that they will contribute an additional $1500. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: My overriding concern is, it’s a very beautiful osprey, but if we don’t go out for the membership’s approval for any capital funds spent on this, or actually any money on this, that osprey will become an albatross hung around our necks. Secretary Gervais: Do the members even know about this? Commodore Van Winkle: A few do. Reg Pyrke: We looked at the possibility of putting a concrete column out there that it can be mounted on now for $3000 and then the members approve the budget for the completion of the whole project in next year’s budget. Commodore Van Winkle: Possibly, but we might also be able to include it in Angela’s plan for the landscaping. Jeanne Irwin: That’s certainly my concern. It’s fine to store it on the side of the building but if someone gets wind that there’s a $45,000 bronze art piece out there it could fly. I think we should get it mounted as soon as possible. Vice Commodore Woodley: I share Greg’s concern. I think it’s a wonderful idea and I would love to just do it. But it’s just so new to us, the idea that we’re being asked to run the club with the extra money and here we are doing decorative things. We need to tread lightly and whatever we do, we need to go to the members to get I done. Commodore Van Winkle: Would you recommend a mail vote, or can we get it done at the General Membership meeting? Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: If we spend capital funds it has to be a mail ballot. Reg Pyrke: If it’s under $3000 you don’t have to have the members approve it.



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Vice Commodore Woodley: That’s not the issue. The issue is we’re spending money on something we don’t need right after we asked for an increase for money to run the club. I believe we have to get our members involved. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: If you want to spend operating funds you could do it; capital funds have to go out on a ballot. Vice Commodore Woodley: I don’t know why anyone would not want the members to vote on this. Reg Pyrke: I don’t think the members should vote on a piece of art. If you like the piece of art, and the architect likes the art, and all these people feel it would beautify the club, and it’s a valuable thing for us to have, I think you have the opportunity and the duty to spend the $3000.00 now and mount it. Later you can move on with the addition of proper signage and beautification of that corner. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: If this gift would have come to us three years from now we wouldn’t be having this discussion. The fact that just six months ago we asked for a slip rate increase, putting our personal words on the line and it was not easy – it’s perception. Reg Pyrke: The fact that we’re spending other capital funding and there’s no problem with that – the problem is that this is art. It’s donation from Shelter Island Boat Yard. Port Captain Mumby: We could do like we did with the shed for Junior sailing. We can ask our members to pledge money towards this project. Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: The motion before us now is whether or not we want to accept the donation. Commodore Van Winkle: Can I tell her to ship the bird? Secretary Gervais: The motion we have right now is “to accept the osprey sculpture donation from Linda Hobbs of the Shelter Island Boat Yard.” Treasurer Johnson: Can I amend the motion to add, the Board is not authorizing any expenditure of funds of any kind for mounting or anything else until plans are made? I will withdraw my motion. Rear Commodore Krantz: Did anyone second that? Secretary Gervais: Yes, Director Krueger seconded the motion.

Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion to accept the osprey sculpture donation from Linda Hobbs of the Shelter Island Boat Yard; there were no nays and no abstentions, and the motion passed.

Jr. Staff Commodore Barnett: We’re simply agreeing to accept the gift and in the coming weeks we can decide what we’ll do with it, correct? Commodore Van Winkle: Correct.

8.14.5 Murata Update and Review

Commodore Van Winkle reported receiving another letter from Mr. Murata who stated he would get an attorney involved, and a cease and desist order. The Board decided to table the discussion on this issue.

8.14.6 Boat Stretching Class

Dr. Baron Sams will offer stretching exercise classes at the club and he will carry liability insurance.



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Director Krueger: I will abstain because I don’t think physical therapists know stretching exercises that well.

8.14.7 Deed of Gift – America’s Schooner Cup

This is the original Deed of Gift for the America’s Schooner Cup. It was originally deeded to Kona Kai International Yacht Club when it was in existence. When they no longer had a yacht club, Silver Gate began hosting the America’s Schooner Cup. Ron Griffin, was the Kona Kai Staff Commodore and the originator of the America’s Schooner Cup, and he thought it would be appropriate to re-deed the Deed of Gift of the America’s Schooner Cup to Silver Gate Yacht Club. Below is a sample copy of the deed that will be handwritten in calligraphy.

Ø Director Bob James made a motion to accept the Deed of Gift of The America’s Schooner Cup.

Ø Director Kit Gray seconded the motion.



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Discussion: there was no discussion. Ø Vote: All members voted to approve the motion; there were no nays and no

abstentions, and the motion passed. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. SOUNDINGS ARTICLES

13.1 Soundings articles due March 26, 2018. 14. ADJOURNMENT 2045 HOURS Respectfully submitted, Madeleine C. Gervais Secretary Silver Gate Yacht Club Board of Directors

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