Cygnet Sentinal Online

August 2003
Commodore's Comments for AUGUST
  Where has the summer gone? Thinking of sailing, I hope that you have followed the results of the local regattas.  In each of the events, sailors from the JIYC have brought back silver.  Many of the sailors had their first lessons at one of our club sponsored sailing classes that we have had for many years.  This year’s classes were a great success and maybe we will see some of these kids in the future.  The summer series continues to be great fun, so if you are not doing anything on a Thursday night, come out and sail or watch the activities from the dock.  A special thank you to Dave Stanger and his crew on the Cygnet.  They have represented the club in Grand fashion.
  The monthly meeting will have a vote on a proposed By Laws change.  Please see the sections below for more details on the proposed changes and the election of officers for 2003-2004.  Our Installation banquet is set for September 13th, so check the lounge or web for more details for this event.
  Finally, the month of August will bring the Ladies Luau Party.  Also, the lounge is planning a Casino Nite on the evening of August 23rd.  Check the lounge or web page for more information.


Hope to see you at the Club,     Tom McMillan - Commodore

   The James Island Yacht Club sailors had much success at the Hobcaw Regatta. Several of the sailors finished in first place.
Guess who crewed on the Cygnet for the Charleston Regatta???? Lesley Cabell, but her son Will had to replace her for Sundays race.
   The ladies Outer Banks shirts have arrived. We have red, white, pink and yellow in sizes S-2XL. Come to the club on Wednesday nights to see which club member has volunteered their time to bartend. Maureen McDaniel, Phyllis Ayling, Melinda Accardo, Wendy Tripp and myself bartended last month and had a blast. A special thanks to Tom Cavanaugh for the wine tasting at the July meeting.
   Look forward to see you August 9th at the luau. Fran Hanford is organizing the event and it should be a awesome time for all.

Thanks,              
Cathy Estep : President

SLATE OF OFFICERS AND BOARD
From the Nominating Committee:
Steve Shapiro, Brian Rawl, and George Cook

Elections to be Held at the August Meeting

VICE COMMODORE:             
EVANS JENKINS or BRIAN RAWL

1 Year BOARD:
JIM JOHNSTON or ROCKY ACCARDO will fill in the spot for Brian Rawl if he is elected to the position of Vice Commodore.

The following positions were unopposed:
COMMODORE:     BRUCE STOEHR
TREASURE:          BOZIE PICQUET
CORRSP. SEC:    GEORGE COOK      
RECORDING :    MIKE HIESTER
3Year BOARD:      STEVE AYLING
3Year BOARD:     JAY ADAMS
They will take their positions at the September Installation Banquet.
     
Returning Board Members are:
Robert Getsinger, Marty Crosby, and Larry Hanford, with Tom McMillan as Immediate Past Commodore.


Proposed By-Laws Change:
As Required by our ByLaws…..
SECTION 1.  Proposed amendments to the By-Laws of the James Island Yacht Club may be submitted by the Board of Directors, any standing committee or by any collective group of 5 or more voting members.  All such proposals shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.  Subsequent to Board review, all such proposed amendments shall be read at the next meeting of the general membership with any recommended action being offered by the Board of Directors.  Proposals shall then be laid over until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the general membership.  At that  time, a vote shall be taken on their adoption.  Written notice setting forth the proposed amendment or revision shall be sent by Corresponding Secretary to all members at least fifteen days prior to the meeting at which the amendment or revision is to be considered.
SECTION 2.  A 75% vote of members present and voting at the meeting designated for consideration of an amendment or revision to the By-Laws shall be required for its adoption.
Therefore; in accordance with the above……

PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENT PROPOSAL:

ARTICLE III: Section 2: paragraph j: (to be added)

j.  Any charges levied on any portion of the membership by the Board of Directors may be amended or repealed by a motion and a simple majority vote of the membership


Salt Water Sports club Fishing Tournament
Registration:  Aug 20th  
Fish Day: Aug 23rd

Please note these dates on your calendar, as there will be a lot of extra guests visiting our club on these two days.

A special Thank You for the WINE TASTING
At our
JULY GENERAL MEETING
Special Thanks to:
Tom Cavanaugh &
The Toddy Shop

J IYC FAMILY
FISHING TOURNAMENT

  Be sure to enter the JIYC Family Fishing Tournament, scheduled for:
            Saturday, October 4th. 
  This tournament is open to JIYC members only, and will involve fishing from boats (or the pier) for inshore species.  Cash prizes and special awards will be given for a variety of categories.  Fishing times will be from 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., followed by an award ceremony and covered dish cookout (we’ll supply the hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and condiments…you bring along a side item) beginning around 4:00.  For additional information, see the registration sheet located in the bar.  If you’d like to help organize this fun event, contact Larry Hanford at 729-5761. 



LADIES AUXILIARY:
SLATE OF OFFICERS

Maureen McDaniel – President

Phyllis Ayling - Vice President

Marilynn McMillan – Treasurer

Meta Frasch - Recording Sec

Betty Sandifer - Corresponding Sec

Cathy Estep - Past President

Katherine Shapiro - Board Member

Wendy Tripp - Board Member

Lesley Cabell - Board Member

Cathy Estep - Member at Large

Thanks to the following for the help during the lounge’s

CELEBRITY BARTENDER NIGHTS!

J. R.  &  KRISTIN

And

BRENDAN MARUSA & JENN
BLUES BROTHERS NIGHT

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF Club FACILITIES

The use of Club facilities shall be confined to members and the member’s immediate family
(i.e. wife  or children / dependent who is under the age of 21).


PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR CHILD IS 21 YEARS OLD, THEIR PARENT MUST BE WITH THEM
DURING THEIR VISIT TO THE CLUB GROUNDS.


Guests MUST be accompanied by a Club member or
immediate adult family member at all times.
Immediate family members, as defined above, are allowed a MAXIMUM of 2 guests per visit.  All such guest visits require prior approval of the Club member.
Club members are authorized a MAXIMUM of 6 guests per visit unless otherwise authorized by the Commodore or Club manager.
Please Read the back of your Gate Card for More Information.



SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT USE OF BOAT RAMPS AND
PARKING TRAILERS DURING SUMMER SEASON!!
Due to limited space, if a member would only allow one boat & trailer to use the water access ramps and vehicle / trailer parking area.  Put simply, a member is allowed to bring 6 guests or a child is allowed to bring 2 guests, But Each guest is not allowed to bring their own – individual trailer and boat to access the water and park their vehicle & trailer on club grounds.  Please, No more than one boat / trailer to each member or immediate family member should be left on club grounds.