| Commodore’s Report
John Pyles
Hello WYC! Well even though the weather seems to be about the same, spring is almost here. Despite the lack of wind and small classes, we had a good winter quarter. What we didn't have in numbers we made up in getting stuff done. We had a number of successful work parties and got a lot of boats fixed. In addition we've purchased a new computer for the club office to help out our great new Program Director Cathy, and the club database is up, running and almost complete! Thanks to Matt for all his hard work on this! We've had lot of club business things going on such as by-laws revision, work on a new budget, and revision of the day-sailor handbook. We also hope to have the UW Racing Team joining us back at the WAC soon. They are in the process of raising money to purchase more FJs and will then be moving their practices back to the WAC. We look forward to having them around more and a more integral part of WYC. Also thanks to the social committee for arranging the movie nights and pool sharks to keep give us something to do while there's no wind.Going into spring quarter we are lucky to fill many of our vacant positions with new, enthusiastic people. We have a new purser, quartermaster, publicity chair, computer consultant, assistant keelboat fleet captain and double-handed fleet captain. Spring quarter will again be a big push for new members and getting old members who haven't been around for a while active in the club again. We will have the usual array of different sorts of lessons including a weekly intermediate class. There will also be regattas, social events, some special lectures, the annual Opening Day festivities, Snooze 'n Cruise, and more. This spring in classes we are concentrating more on quality than quantity, with a better students to instructor ratio. The goal is to work on member retention and getting new members, especially students, active in the club for the long term. A mentoring program is also starting up to help with this, contact Adam if you're interested in that. As always, if you have any ideas or suggestions come to a meeting or contact me. A final thank you to Heather for her great work on the last few Telltales. Heather took over the reigns a while back and successfully moved the Telltale onto the web. Also thanks for your burgee and reciprocal work. Matt and Heather are heading off to the East coast to a big boat that's going to go places where the water is swimming temperature, I know I'm jealous. Good luck you guys! We'll miss you! To everyone else: go sailing, come to the parties! See you on the water...
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Hello WYC! I’ve had a lot of fun here over the past 4 years. I’ve gotten to have a lot of great adventures with many of you. I’ve also had the opportunity to learn a lot from the workparties and the various positions I’ve held as Laser Fleet Captain, Assistant and Co Instructor, Reciprocal Moorage Chair and of course, Telltale Editor. If I had one suggestion for a new member it would be “get involved”. Sailing is what we are all about but there is a lot we can also learn from each other and the club. Go to parties and other events and meet the other club members, everyone has a lot to offer from their own personal experiences. I would like to especially thank all of you who have contributed to the Telltale during the time that I have been editor. Without your input, the Telltale would not exist. So on that note, I hope you all continue to contribute for our new editor, Mimi Allin. If you see her, let her know who you are. The more you all help, the easier her job will be. Happy Sailing to all!
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Learn to fix boats, meet other club members, WORKPARTIES! Workparties are Thursday evenings, 5-7 pm Workparties are for maintenance of our boats, docks, sails, and other gear. All members are required to attend at least one workparty per quarter.No Experience Necessary! |
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