Cygnet Sentinal Online

September 2003
Commodore's Comments for September
 I can hardly believe that my year as Commodore is almost over.  I can truly say what a great honor it was for me to serve as your Commodore.  As you can imagine, there are many that helped make this journey simple and smooth.  First of all, I must commend my Board, whose wisdom and energy was a guiding light.  The next to be thanked is Ron Maguire, who has the knowledge and talent to do almost any job at the club.  To the Ladies Auxiliary, each of my standing committees, members of those committees and to the countless volunteers who helped in all kinds of ways, Thank You.  Of course, I must thank my wife Marilynn, who has given support and love during this year.  I truly believe that the James Island Yacht Club is the finest club around and has some of the greatest members.
  Special thanks to Fran, Larry, Bosie, Bill, Steve and all the Ladies who helped put on the Ladies Luau.  It was a great party, and was enjoyed by all.
  At my last general meeting, the proposed by laws change was not ratified, as it did not receive the necessary 75% to put this changes into effect.  Also, Brian Rawl took his name “out of the hat”, and Evans Jenkins will be the Vice Commodore for 2003-2004.
  Speaking of next year, please purchase your Installation Tickets.  It will be a special event, with your choice of entrée ( food prepared by Foodeze’s Catering).  Don’t miss out on your chance to welcome the new officers and board members who will be running our great club for the next fiscal year.  Check the lounge or Web page for information on Brave Heart Night on September 5th !
  Last but not least, check inside for details on our JIYC Family Fishing Tournament. 
It was scheduled for October 4TH but we have moved it to the 11th.  As always, you can check for the latest club information on our web page.                            
 

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

  What a luau!!  Thanks to Fran Hanford and crew (Barbara Picquet, Maureen McDaniel, Phyllis Ayling, Lesley Cabell, Melinda Accardo and Judy Roberts) for a spectacular event.  There was plenty of food and the drinks were flowing.  Jack roasted a pig and boy was it delicious.  Bosie came through with the fish, as promised.  Thanks to Rocky Accardo, Bosie Picquet and Bill McDaniel for getting the boat ready for the nights voyage. If you missed the arrival of the natives ---check out the website. 
  It’s hard to believe my term is coming to a close.  Looking back over the year, we have had some fantastic events organized by the ladies and men, like Breakfast with Santa, Lunch with the Easter bunny, Super Bowl party, the health fair, the fishing tournaments and the Regatta.  It would not have been possible without the support from our members that volunteer and Ron.  The cabinets that Terry Oliver refinished for the lounge look fabulous.  Thanks to Fred Wichmann for donating the wheel table in the lounge in memory of all the lost sailors.  Thanks to all members of the cooking committee for helping out with some of the ladies events.   It’s been great working with the Ladies board and Tom McMillian, Bruce Stoher and the men’s board.  Wednesday nights have been a blast with the celebrity bartenders thanks to Steve Ayling.  Maureen, Wendy, Phyllis, Melinda and myself had a great time bartending.  Look for the ladies to bartend again on a Wednesday night.  I would encourage you to get involved with the club if you have not been in the past.  We can always use the help.  Maureen, Phyllis and the ladies board will continue working with the men and ladies groups to make the club enjoyable for all of our club members. Thanks again for all of the support.  It was a great year.
  From Maureen and Phyllis some events on the horizon are:  October Breast Cancer Awareness month and a Halloween party for the children.   Check out the web site for more information. 

Thanks,              
Cathy Estep : President


Note about club dues:

LATE PENALTIES
NOW IN EFFECT

SEPT 1 – 15TH :     ADD $25.00
SEPT 16 – 30TH :     ADD $50.00

If you do not plan to continue
 your membership at the club, please contact
 the club manager.

7th Annual Volvo
Leukemia Cup Regatta
September 26 & 27, 2003!
Get to an early start fundraising by securing sponsorships, donations, and auction items.
The deadline for your boat name to be added to the VLCR T-shirt has also been extended to September 2nd.
For more information…
call :   (843) 958-9185 or
email : bentond@sc.leukemialymphoma.org

 




TENNIS PLAYERS!!!

Don't forget that the club owns a Ball Machine
The Key is Available at the Lounge


Please Welcome these New Members to the
James Island Yacht Club

PETER REEVES
GREGORY JOHNSON
MICHAEL HAMILTON
ROBERT HERTEL
WILLIAM HOLT
SHEALY PENDARVIS
ALAN SMALL
DAVID WALTERS

NON RESIDENT

JERROLD HOUSTON
KEVIN CRAFT


JUNIOR

ERIC MURRAY
JOHN CORDRAY IV
JONATHAN HIERS
PATRICK WILSON

J IYC FAMILY
FISHING TOURNAMENT

  Be sure to enter the JIYC Family Fishing Tournament, scheduled for:
            Saturday, October 11th. 
  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. 

Be sure to enter the JIYC Family Fishing Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 11th.  This tournament is open to JIYC members only, and will involve fishing from boats (or the pier) for inshore species.  Prizes will be given for heaviest sheepshead, heaviest trout (over 13”), heaviest flounder (over 12”), heaviest spottail (between 15”-24”), and heaviest fish caught from the pier.  A Grand Prize will be awarded to the fisherman/boat with the heaviest combined weight (up to four fish, including one of each of the above referenced species).  Trophies will also be awarded for outstanding youth male and female anglers.  Fishing times will be from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., followed by an award ceremony and covered dish cookout beginning around 4:00.  For additional information, see the registration sheet located in the bar.  Help make this a great family event at the club by signing up to fish. 




NOTE TO NON – RESIDENT & JUNIOR  MEMBERS….Before paying for your yearly dues, it is your responsibility to insure that you still qualify under the following regulations.  If you no longer qualify as a non-resident or junior member, please petition the Board of Directors to have your membership transferred to RESIDENT STATUS.

JUNIOR MEMBERS: 
Any male individual eighteen to twenty-four years of age who meets the general requirements for resident membership and is the son of a resident or non-resident member.
a.  Junior members may petition for resident membership upon reaching twenty-one years of age provided that the individuals have been members for at least two years.  Such petition shall be made in writing to the Board of Directors who may approve or disapprove the petition.  A junior member who reaches twenty-one years of age may also petition for an extension of junior membership, if occupied as a full-time student in a College, University, or other institution of higher education.  Junior membership extensions shall not be extended past the member's twenty-fourth birthday.

NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS: 
Any male individual who meets the general requirement for resident  membership and resides outside the Tri-County area.

Non-resident members who were not previously resident members may request a change to resident membership only after being a non-resident member for at least two years.  Non-resident members who establish residence in the Tri-County area within the two year waiting period must apply for resident membership.  If such application necessitates placement on the stand-by list, the applicant shall be placed in line according to the date of acceptance to non-resident membership.

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.