Salty Dog Sailing Club

of Denver, Colorado

March 2023 Newsletter

By

 

Volume 42 Issue 3 – March 2023

Neisha Atchley – Commodore

Commodore’s Log

“Sailing unties the knots in my mind.” Al Noble

I was talking with my daughter, Carson, about sailing and she said, “Sailing is like camping but on the water.” Since taking up sailing a couple of years ago sailing has been the top competitor for my camping time during the summer. Sailing, camping, being outside in general are ways to untie the knots in my mind. Talking with our Salty Dog members, I would say being outdoors is a something we all enjoy whether on the water or on land.

Looking forward to spring’s arrival, we have the Landlubbers Awards Ceremony on March 9th. Let’s celebrate together.

Doris, our Dryland Coordinator, has a brunch at the Landing scheduled this month. Music, tasty food and companionship, a trifecta for a wonderful time.

Coming in April, we will have a sail coordinators meeting, an opportunity to learn or review how to coordinate a sail. Keep an eye out for details.

****Hoodies****

We are putting together an order for Salty Dog Hoodies. An 8oz 50/50 Gildan zipper hoody will be approximately $35.00. Please email commodore@saltydog.org if you would like to order one.

Meetings start at 6:00pm, presentation starts at 7:00pm

The Shack

151 Mineral Ave #101

Littleton, CO 80120

Mark Graas – Vice Commodore

Meeting Presentations

Past Meeting Presentations

February 9 – Carol Kolesnikoff guest speaker Norm Brown

“Navigating the E/S shores of Newfoundland”

Exploring Newfoundland:  Holyrood to Ramea

***This was an excellent presentation! Thank you, Norm and Carol, for gracing us with this exciting adventure.***

Up-Coming Presentations

March 9th – Mark Graas and Neisha Atchley

Landlubbers Award Ceremony and Sailing Jeopardy

April 13th – Marylyn Allen

“Experiencing Bali and Singapore… The people, the waters, and the land”

May 11th – Marilyn Allen and John Venema

“Sailing a big ‘Cat’ around the Grenadines islands”

September 14th – Jeremy Frett

Topic To Be Decided

October 12th – Cliff Randall

Topic To Be Decided

Melissa (Mel) Steiner – Treasurer

We will no longer be accepting credit cards presented in-person as a means of paying for upcoming events or yearly dues. Cash Only when paying in-person.  Credit card payments will continue to be accepted through the Salty Dog website: https://www.saltydog.org/shop/

Ron Vasquez – Membership

Just a quick reminder to get your membership dues paid so you can join us on some fun adventures on the water and off.

Diana Bliss – On the water Coordinator

***Attention Salty Dogs — Sail Coordinators needed!!

If you are interested, please call or email Diana Bliss 303-424-7841 or dbliss5030@gmail.com

 

Sailing Schedule 2023
Date Event Location Coordinator
May 11th – Thursday Meeting Sail Chatfield ?
May 21st – Sunday New Member Sail Chatfield ?
June 2nd – 4th

Friday to Monday

 Memorial Day Sail Pueblo Melissa (Mel) Steiner
June 8th – Thursday Meeting Sail Chatfield Mike Cranna
July 1st – Saturday Evening Sail Chatfield ?
July 13th – Thursday Meeting Sail Chatfield Mike Cranna
July 16th Sunday Ladies Sail Chatfield ?
July 28th -30th

Friday to Sunday

 Granby Lake Granby Diana Bliss
Aug 10th – Thursday Meeting Sail Chatfield Andrea Lewis
Aug 20th – Sunday Scavenger Hunt Chatfield ?
Aug 27th – Sunday Moonlight Sail Chatfield ?
Sept 1st – 3rd

Friday to Monday

 Labor Day Sail Dillon Marilyn Allen
Sept 15th or 16th

Friday or Saturday

 Day Sail Chatfield ?
Sept 30th – Saturday Full Harvest Moon Sail Chatfield ?

****Don’t forget to contact Diana and let’s fill in the coordinator slots. 

****You do not have to have a boat to volunteer as coordinator.

 

Doris Ferry – Dryland Coordinator

SOAR at WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES Museum Tour

Was a great success. 

Saturday, March 25th at 11:30am – Brunch at “The Perfect Landing” Restaurant Centennial airport 7625 South Peoria Street, Englewood at Centennial Airport.

Jeremy Frett – Webmaster

Pay for Membership and Events online at sdscwebmaster@saltydog.org

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

Hope that you are enjoying the newsletter.  If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter, please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

Jokes of the Month

  1. What do you do with a drunker sailor?

Worry he’s gonna get wrecked!

  1. “Can you go pick up my boat? It’s at the dock.”

Oh no! Is it sick? You should give it some vitamin sea.

  1. A pirate walks into a bar with a ship’s steering wheel in his pants.

The bartender says: “Hey, did you know you’ve got a steering wheel in your pants?”

“Aye, sir that it be, “says the pirate, “it’s driving me nuts!”

  1. At the regatta, the blue sailboat hit the red one…

They were marooned!

  1. Guy goes out on a friends yacht and asks, “don’t these cheap yachts sink all the time.”

His brother answers: “All the time? If it’s gonna sink, it’ll only be once!”

  1. Two sailors talking, the first one says, “My girlfriend just sailed to the Caribbean.”

“Jamaica?” The other one asked.

“Heck no! She’d been wanting to go for a long time.”

  1. When is it time to paint another coat on a pirate ship?

When its timbers be shivering!

  1. What do British sea monsters eat?

Why fish and ships, of course!

  1. Guy at the Marina: “So which of these boats is the one I won in the dice game?”

“Yacht C,” the attendant says.

“No. Craps!”

Classifieds

Just a reminder that Salty Dog members can list items for sale in the newsletter for free.  If you have anything sailing related that you want to sell, please let Cindie know and she will add it to the Classified section.

December 2022 Newsletter

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Volume 41 Issue 12 –December 2022

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

 

I just wanted to thank everyone for the great year.  It was a privilege being the Commodore for 2022.  Enclosed are the minutes of the last Board Meeting.  Hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in 2023.

Diana

 

 

Salty Dog 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2022

Meeting called to order at 6:32pm

Attendance: Members: Susan Lythgoe, Ron Vasquez, Jeremy Frett, Melissa Steiner, Diana Bliss, Marilyn Allen, Michael Cranna, Neisha Atchley, Zeke Zebauer, Mark Graas, Doris Ferry, Larry Moreland, Brooke Moreland, Ellie Watson, Cindie Sandlin

Guest: Loy Oaks was introduced by Doris Ferry

Cindie Sandlin took minutes for Cliff Randall.

Ellie Watson read the 2021 minutes.

Diana Bliss and Ellie Watson reminded folks to renew membership before December 31st for a discount of $5 off single membership and $10 per couple.  Ellie Watson said she has paper applications, and it was affirmed that people can still renew online but need to fill out a new paper copy along with all signatures for completion of membership.

 

2022 Reports from Board of Directors: 

Diana Bliss – Commodore

Led SDSC meetings, contacted board members about upcoming newsletter articles, assisted and coordinated various sails, general coordination of all Salty Dog Sailing Club Activities, Events and Sailors.

 

Mark Graas – Vice Commodore

Arranged Five Separate Salty Dog Presentations for club meetings.

Clarified Insurance coverage for the Salty Dogs Club and assisted boat Owner’s with their coverage. Insurance article in Newsletter.

Assisted with meeting agendas, coordinated, and cooked at several meetings with sailing afterwards, assisted sailors with boat prep, and led several events such as raffle, trivia, games, and elections.

Instrumental in leading the New Members sail.

Covered for Commodore Diana Bliss when needed.

 

Brooke Mooreland – Treasurer

Total revenue for 2022 is $4,675 which is down $465 from the prior year. Revenue from membership dues is $2,345, $95 more than the previous year. This year’s expenses are $3,925 which is $1,300 less than the previous year. We have a small profit this year vs. a loss last year.

 

Ellie Watson – Membership

We ended up with a membership right around 60.  I kept a roster with 3 different categories:  a general membership list of names, addresses and other contact information, a list of boat owners with information about their boats, and a list of each member’s emergency contact info in case of accidents while boating.  Those later 2 lists should be given to the On the Water chairman, so they can be made available to the various outing coordinators.  The first list, with its updates, needs to go to the Newsletter (Dog Tales) editor.  The Webmaster had set it up that I got a copy of all payments made through the website which made it easy for me to know when people’s dues were paid online.  I contacted all new members as well as a few people whom other members referred to me for possible membership.  As in previous years, we’re offering a $5 per person discount for those who pay their 2023 dues before the new year.

 

Larry Mooreland – Webmaster

Saltydog.org is still in the top two for Google searches for “Denver Sailing club”

We have moved our hosting service and have seen improvement in reliability and website performance.

Every month we have thousands of unique visitors and tens of thousands page views.

Since the beginning of the year, our online shop has processed 77 orders totaling over $3000.

Our online Google Event Calendar was under used this year.  For the next year, event organizers need to update the calendar with their events.

For the upcoming year, we need to improve our presence of our social media sites – Meet-Up, Facebook and Twitter

 

Neisha Atchley – Dryland Coordinator

There were three spring events.  Salty Dogs combined with CSYC for a wine and cheese party.  Miniature golf was a bit cold, but fun.  Lunch meetup in Golden was great.  Upcoming events will be “Movie at the Mayan” and Christmas dinner, please sign up online.  Participation for dryland activities averaged 5 to 10 people.

 

Diana Bliss reported for Shane Brouilleue – On the water Coordinator

There were three weekend and several weekday/meeting and evening/moonlight sails over the sailing season.  Low water at Lake Mac was rescheduled to Dillion.

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

Produced monthly “Dog Tales” newsletter and e-mailed to all club members.  Incorporated a Joke of the Month section.

 

Election of 2023 Board Of Director Officers:

 

Commodore – Neisha Atchley

Mark Graas nominated, seconded by Cindie Sandlin – Approved

Vice Commodore – Mark Graas

Neisha Atchley nominated, seconded by Larry Moreland – Approved

Treasurer – Melissa Steiner

Brooke Moreland nominated, seconded by Ellie Watson – Approved

Secretary – Cliff Randall

Diana Bliss nominated, seconded by Cindie Sandlin – Approved

Membership – Ron Vasquez

Ellie Watson nominated, seconded Larry Moreland – Approved

On the Water Coordinator– Diana Bliss

Cindie Sandlin nominated, seconded Brooke Moreland – Approved

Dryland Coordinator – Doris Ferry

Diana Bliss nominated, seconded Marilyn Allen – Approved

Webmaster – Jeremy Frett

Larry Moreland nominated, seconded Mark Graas – Approved

Newsletter – Cindie Sandlin

Ellie Watson nominated, seconded Mark Graas – Approved

 

Diana Bliss announced that there are four new people on the Board of Directors.

 

Neisha Atchley discussed details about upcoming 2022 Christmas party.

 

Diana Bliss requested members submit stories, incidents, and/or ideas for the Special Achievement “Land Lubbers” awards.  Contact Diana with suggestions.

 

Mark Graas led trivia with raffle prizes.  He also did informative presentation on the Boseman’s whistle.

 

New Award suggestion for 2023.  An anchor will be presented to a person who “Anchors” the club over the past year.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm

******Save the Date******

Neisha Atchley – Dryland Coordinator

SALTY DOG MOVIE NIGHT @ The MAYAN!!!

Was a great success with 13 participants.  The Mayan Theater is a spectacular place, and it was suggested that we continue to use this as a Dryland event.

 

The sign up and payment for the Holiday Party on Dec. 8th is on the website now BUT on the checkout page in the “Special Order-Notes” box on the upper right side, you must type in your dinner choice. Right now, your choice is steak, fish and chips, or grilled chicken.  You must pre-order your dinner when you sign up and pay. Any questions please contact Neisha (drylandcoordinator@saltydog.org).

 

Thanks, Neisha

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter,

please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

 

November 2022 Newsletter

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Volume 41 Issue 11 –November 2022

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

 

November News-2022 Elections are fast approaching at the November 10th meeting at 6 PM. It’s important to have a quorum for our elections to count. So far here are the slate of people who volunteered to continue and/or try an open position. These are all elected positions, so if you also want to run you can nominate yourself or a friend (with their agreement). Your vote matters so be there in person or vote by absentee ballot.

Commodore — Neisha Atchley

Vice Commodore— Mark Graas

Treasurer— Melissa Steiner

Secretary— Cliff Randall

Membership— Ron Vasquez

On the Water Coordinator— Diana Bliss

Dryland Coordinator—Doris Ferry

Newsletter— Cindie Sandlin

Webmaster— Jeremy Frett

 

This is our official announcement of our Annual Meeting on November 10th at 6 PM for the election of officers for the 2023 sailing season. Listed below are the articles from our by-laws which describe each office position and their duties. Please look at this and see if you would fit into one of these positions. It’s a great way to give back to the club or if new to get involved with the club and meet new people. I know I’ve talked to some of the members but let me know if you are interested in any of these positions. If you can’t make the annual meeting and would like to vote by absentee ballot, please contact me and I’ll send you one by email before the meeting. Absentee ballots are due back to me by Monday, November 7th.  Any questions, please contact me by email or call 303-424-7841.

 ARTICLE V – THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of: Commodore, Vice Commodore, Treasurer, Membership Director, On the Water Director, Dry Land Director, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Webmaster, of which offices except Commodore and Secretary, may be combined and held by one person. Such Directors shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualify. The Board of Directors may appoint other subordinate Officers as it deems desirable from time to time. Subordinate Officers shall serve during such terms as may be fixed by the Board, and such Officers may be terminated at any time by the Board of Directors at a duly held meeting.

The elective Board of Directors of the Corporation are:

  1. Commodore — President
  2. Vice Commodore — Vice President
  3. Treasurer — Financial Officer
  4. Membership Director — Vice President
  5. On the Water Director — Vice President
  6. Dry Land Director — Vice President
  7. Newsletter Editor — Vice President
  8. Secretary
  9. Webmaster — Vice President

 Section 1. Commodore — President

The Commodore — President, shall preside at all meetings of the members and at all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Commodore shall be generally vested with the power of the chief executive officer of the corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors, and shall have the power to do all things proper and necessary for the operation of the corporation, including the power to withdraw and remove moneys, securities and other effects from corporate accounts and deposits, with such limitations and conditions as the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, the Board of Directors, and the laws of the State of Colorado may prescribe from time to time; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Conduct Board meetings.
    2. Conduct general meetings of the Members.
    3. Enforce the Bylaws and Policies & Financial Guidelines of the Corporation.
    4. Be the main speaker at the Landlubbers’ Awards Banquet.
    5. Be Corporation representative to any other organizations.
    6. Vote only in case of tie on all decisions affecting the operation of the Corporation.

 Section 2. Vice Commodore — Vice President

The Vice Commodore — Vice President, shall perform all the duties of the Commodore, if the Commodore is absent or for any other reason is unable to perform the duties of Commodore. The Vice Commodore shall perform other duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Organize the Annual Meeting of the Members.
  2. Organize the Annual holiday party.
    3. Plan the programs at the monthly meetings.
  3. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 3.  Treasurer — Financial Officer

The Treasurer — Financial Officer, shall have custody of all moneys and securities of the Corporation and shall have supervision over the regular books of account. The Treasurer shall deposit all moneys, securities, and other valuable effects of the Corporation in such banks and depositories as the Board of Directors may designate and shall disburse the funds of the Corporation in payment of just debts and demands against the Corporation, or as they may be ordered by the Board of Directors, shall render such account of the transactions as may be required by the President or the Board of Directors from time to time and shall otherwise perform such duties as may be required of him by the Board of Directors; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Maintain the financial ledger and the checking account for the Corporation.
  2. Make deposits, write, and disburse all checks.
  3. Record and resolve individual sail event reconciliation reports. Use these to help event coordinators set event fees and prepare event financial reports, if necessary.
  4. Give monthly financial statement in writing to the Board at each monthly meeting.
  5. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Membership Director — Vice President

The Membership Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct, and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Provide a Welcome Packet to new Members.
    2. Receive, and review for completion, new membership application forms and dues.
    3. Keep all Members application forms on file and submit dues to the Treasurer.
    4. Regularly update Members’ current names, boat, and contact information on the rosters,

of which there should be three (3): Membership, Emergency Contacts, and Boatowners.
5. Provide a current membership roster semi-annually to the Board of Directors.
6. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 5. On the Water Director — Vice President

The On the Water Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Develop and update the Sailing Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
  2. Secure and supervise coordinators for all on the water events for the year.
    3. Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
    4. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors

 Section 6. Dry Land Director — Vice President

The Dry Land Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Develop and update the Dryland Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
  2. Secure and supervise coordinators for all Dry Land Events.
  3. Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
  4. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

 Section 7. Newsletter Editor — Vice President

The Newsletter Editor — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Publish, edit, and distribute the monthly newsletter to all Members prior to the monthly meetings.
  2. Distribute the membership roster to Members semi-annually, and upon Board request.
    3. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

 Section 8. Secretary

The Secretary shall issue notices of all meetings of Members and directors, shall keep minutes of all such meetings, and shall record all proceedings. The Secretary shall have custody and control of the corporate seal, if any. The Secretary shall make such reports and perform such other duties as may be consistent with his/her office or as may be required from time to time by the Board of Directors; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Record minutes of all Corporation meetings, transcribe and give to each Board member.
  2. Read minutes of previous meetings at next Board meeting.
    3.  Maintain a file of all monthly mailings and Corporation correspondence.
    4.  Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

 Section 9. – Webmaster — Vice President

The Webmaster — Vice President, maintains the website on at least a monthly basis to keep it current with upcoming club events, a modified version of the newsletter, membership information, club documents, and club event photographs to publicize and showcase the club for members and guests. Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Meetup activities are also published and tracked by the Webmaster.

Hope to see you all at the member meeting:

 November 10th Thursday at 6PM

The Shack, 151 W. Mineral Ave #101, Littleton

 

Annual Meeting 2022 Agenda

Meet and Greet

Commodore Diana Bliss

-Officers to read their annual reports

-Have nominations and conduct elections

Vice Commodore Mark Graas

-Raffle, Trivia Game, Surprise and Pirate Music

Commodore Diana Bliss Election results and duties

Commodore Diana Bliss thanks and end of meeting

 

 

 

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Neisha Atchley – Dryland Coordinator

SALTY DOG MOVIE NIGHT @ The MAYAN!!!

Hi Salty Dogs, we are hosting a private screening of a sailing movie at the Iconic Mayan Theater

Thursday November 17th    7-9pm.  Please feel free to invite guests to join us.

The cost will be $10.00 per ticket for the theater rental.

The Mayan theater has concessions, a bar and free parking behind the building.

 

The Movie is undecided – so please send over suggestions to dryland@saltydog.org

I’ll see what movie is the most submitted and if I can get it on DVD.

The suggestion list so far is:

  1. Maiden
  2. Captain Ron

 

Thanks, Neisha

******Save the Date******

Thursday, December 8th 5:30 to 7:00

Christmas Party

Sign up will be available at the November meeting

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter,

please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

 

October 2022 Newsletter

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Volume 41 Issue 10 – October 2022

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

I can’t believe it’s already fall and the leaves are changing later this year. I just got back from Granby. The leaves were changing at 10,000 ft. and above.  So, we are ending our 2022 Sailing season with one last sail on October 8th at Cherry Creek.

As our year goes on, this is not the end of activities. We still have elections of officers coming up in November 10th, the Christmas party in December 8th, and various Dry Land events throughout the winter months. In February, we have a Landblubbers event where we honor funny or unusual events that happened during the year to our members. If you can think of anything from this past sailing season worth noting, please let me or someone on the board know about it.

Our October 13th member meeting will be meeting at our “new place” called The Shack located at 151 W. Mineral Ave. #101. Littleton. Meeting starts at 6:00pm. It’s in the Safeway shopping center, corner of South Broadway and Mineral. Our program will feature Cliff Randall who will be talking about crewing on passage delivery of boats in coastal waters.  It should be interesting since Cliff has had lots of experience delivering boats to many different places. Hope to see you there!

This is our official announcement for our Annual Meeting to elect Board Members for the 2023 sailing season. The date is November 10th at 6 PM. Listed below are the articles from our by-laws which describe each office position and their duties. Please look at this and see if you would fit into one of these positions. It’s a great way to give back to the club or if you are new member to get involved with the club and meet new people. I know I’ve talked to some of the members but let me know if you are interested in any of these positions. If you can’t make the annual meeting and would like to vote by absentee ballot, please contact me and I’ll send you one by email before the meeting. Absentee ballots are due back to me by Monday, November 7th.  Any questions, please contact me by email or call 303-424-7841.

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ARTICLE V – THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of: Commodore, Vice Commodore, Treasurer, Membership Director, On the Water Director, Dry Land Director, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Webmaster, of which offices except Commodore and Secretary, may be combined and held by one person. Such Directors shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualify. The Board of Directors may appoint other subordinate Officers as it deems desirable from time to time. Subordinate Officers shall serve during such terms as may be fixed by the Board, and such Officers may be terminated at any time by the Board of Directors at a duly held meeting.

The elective Board of Directors of the Corporation are:

  1. Commodore — President
  2. Vice Commodore — Vice President
  3. Treasurer — Financial Officer
  4. Membership Director — Vice President
  5. On the Water Director — Vice President
  6. Dry Land Director — Vice President
  7. Newsletter Editor — Vice President
  8. Secretary
  9. Webmaster — Vice President

Section 1. Commodore — President

The Commodore — President, shall preside at all meetings of the members and at all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Commodore shall be generally vested with the power of the chief executive officer of the corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors, and shall have the power to do all things proper and necessary for the operation of the corporation, including the power to withdraw and remove moneys, securities and other effects from corporate accounts and deposits, with such limitations and conditions as the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, the Board of Directors, and the laws of the State of Colorado may prescribe from time to time; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Conduct Board meetings.
    2. Conduct general meetings of the Members.
    3. Enforce the Bylaws and Policies & Financial Guidelines of the Corporation.
    4. Be the main speaker at the Landlubbers’ Awards Banquet.
    5. Be Corporation representative to any other organizations.
    6. Vote only in case of tie on all decisions affecting the operation of the Corporation.

Section 2. Vice Commodore — Vice President

The Vice Commodore — Vice President, shall perform all the duties of the Commodore, if the Commodore is absent or for any other reason is unable to perform the duties of Commodore. The Vice Commodore shall perform other duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Organize the Annual Meeting of the Members.
  2. Organize the Annual holiday party.
    3. Plan the programs at the monthly meetings.
  3. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 3.  Treasurer — Financial Officer

The Treasurer — Financial Officer, shall have custody of all moneys and securities of the Corporation and shall have supervision over the regular books of account. The Treasurer shall deposit all moneys, securities, and other valuable effects of the Corporation in such banks and depositories as the Board of Directors may designate and shall disburse the funds of the Corporation in payment of just debts and demands against the Corporation, or as they may be ordered by the Board of Directors, shall render such account of the transactions as may be required by the President or the Board of Directors from time to time and shall otherwise perform such duties as may be required of him by the Board of Directors; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Maintain the financial ledger and the checking account for the Corporation.
  2. Make deposits, write, and disburse all checks.
  3. Record and resolve individual sail event reconciliation reports. Use these to help event coordinators set event fees and prepare event financial reports, if necessary.
  4. Give monthly financial statement in writing to the Board at each monthly meeting.
  5. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Membership Director — Vice President

The Membership Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct, and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Provide a Welcome Packet to new Members.
    2. Receive, and review for completion, new membership application forms and dues.
    3. Keep all Members application forms on file and submit dues to the Treasurer.
    4. Regularly update Members’ current names, boat, and contact information on the rosters,

of which there should be three (3): Membership, Emergency Contacts, and Boatowners.
5. Provide a current membership roster semi-annually to the Board of Directors.
6. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 5. On the Water Director — Vice President

The On the Water Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Develop and update the Sailing Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
  2. Secure and supervise coordinators for all on the water events for the year.
    3. Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
    4. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors

Section 6. Dry Land Director — Vice President

The Dry Land Director — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Develop and update the Dryland Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
  2. Secure and supervise coordinators for all Dry Land Events.
  3. Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
  4. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 7. Newsletter Editor — Vice President

The Newsletter Editor — Vice President, shall have such duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or direct; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Publish, edit, and distribute the monthly newsletter to all Members prior to the monthly meetings.
  2. Distribute the membership roster to Members semi-annually, and upon Board request.
    3. Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 8. Secretary

The Secretary shall issue notices of all meetings of Members and directors, shall keep minutes of all such meetings, and shall record all proceedings. The Secretary shall have custody and control of the corporate seal, if any. The Secretary shall make such reports and perform such other duties as may be consistent with his/her office or as may be required from time to time by the Board of Directors; and shall perform the following functions:

  1. Record minutes of all Corporation meetings, transcribe and give to each Board member.
  2. Read minutes of previous meetings at next Board meeting.
    3.  Maintain a file of all monthly mailings and Corporation correspondence.
    4.  Be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 9. – Webmaster — Vice President

The Webmaster — Vice President, maintains the website on at least a monthly basis to keep it current with upcoming club events, a modified version of the newsletter, membership information, club documents, and club event photographs to publicize and showcase the club for members and guests. Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Meetup activities are also published and tracked by the Webmaster.

Hope to see you all at the member meeting:

October 13th, Thursday at 6PM. At the new place:

The Shack, 151 W. Mineral Ave #101, Littleton

Smooth Sailing, Diana

 

Shane Brouillette – On the Water Coordinator

Sailing Schedule 2022
Date Event Location Coordinator
Oct 8 – Saturday Day Sail **FULL** Cherry Creek Shane

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Neisha Atchley – Dryland Coordinator

SALTY DOG MOVIE NIGHT @ The MAYAN!!!

Hi Salty Dogs, we are hosting a private screening of a sailing movie at the

Iconic Mayan Theater

Thursday November 17th    7-9pm.  Please feel free to invite guests to join us.

The cost will be $10.00 per ticket for the theater rental.

The Mayan theater has concessions, a bar and free parking behind the building.

 

The Movie is undecided – so please send over suggestions to dryland@saltydog.org

I’ll see what movie is the most submitted and if I can get it on DVD.

The suggestion list so far is:

  1. Maiden
  2. Captain Ron

Thanks,

Neisha

Dillon Sail Recap

As usual Lake Dillon in September provided good sailing conditions and mostly nice weather. You can’t beat the beautiful scenery and the challenging sailing conditions the lake has to offer. We had 16 members, and 3 guests attend the event. Zeke provided his Columbia 27, Jim & Ellie their Catalina 22 and a special thanks to Cliff who brought his Catalina 22. Shane and Mike were kind enough to arrange for Why Buy Boats. We really appreciate all those who made boats available for the outing.

Friday was another typical enjoyable sailing day on the lake. Nice to see all the boats out. We had our group dinner at Sabor Mazatlan and the selection of entrees was extensive and the food was good. We also had a couple of bumps in the road with them. First, they committed to one table which they didn’t provide and second, they insisted on a single bill which makes it very difficult for us.

On Saturday the weather was not as nice. There were three weather fronts coming from different directions in the afternoon. We were watching them closely and decided to head into the marina at about 3:30 or so. Our mistake was continuing to sail in when the prudent thing to do was take down the sails before the storm hit. Thankfully, we had four very experienced sailors on board and were able to douse the sails before any damage or other incidents occurred.

On Saturday night the Watson’s hosted a potluck at their condo, lots of great fellowship, drinks, and food. A good time was had by all.

Sunday was another nice day on the lake and a great way to end a wonderful weekend on Lake Dillon.

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter,

please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

 

September 2022 Newsletter

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Volume 41 Issue 9 – September 2022

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

The sailing season is nearing the end, so I hope you will be taking advantage of the several last sails of the season. Because the Casa Del Sol restaurant is closed and I can’t get a hold of the new owner, we will be meeting again at the Chatfield Marina picnic tables on the dock for our September member meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8th. We will be having a bar-B-que (club will provide hotdogs and buns) and potluck starts at 5:30 PM and then a short sail after the meeting. See Mark’s article in newsletter.

Since I don’t know when the Casa Del Sol restaurant will be re-opening, our club needs to find another place to meet for our member meetings, especially for the rest of the year! So, I’m asking everyone to help in the search. Please call any recreation center, church, or clubhouse in an apartment complex or golf course that you know. Find out if they charge for a room and how much. We should try to keep the place centrally located, like Littleton, Englewood, or Sheridan area. If you have any ideas, please let me or one of the board members know so we can check it out.  Thanks for helping the club to continue!!

For the September meeting we have several sails opening for sign-ups.  September is one of the best months for sailing when the temperatures are cooling down. The Labor Day sail is currently full so thanks for signing up early.  The member meeting on Sept. 8th will have a sail afterwards, so please let Mark know about the bar-B-que/potluck. Shane will be taking sign-ups for the sailing after the meeting, so please sign up ahead of time. On Sept. 11th Cindie will be taking sign-ups the Sailgrass event with the CSYC club. This event will combine sailing, a shrimp dinner, and bluegrass music. Please see Cindie’s article for details. The last sail of our sailing season will be Friday October 7th. Talk to Shane if you’re interested.

Once again thanks go out to boat owners Zeke, Jim W., Cindie, Brooke and Larry Moreland, Mike C., Shane, and Marilyn who provided boats for August events. Special thanks to Ron V., a new coordinator, for taking on two August sails. The August meeting sail turned out very good as the weather cooled down and the winds came up, we had a great sail. The Scavenger Hunt sail turned out well with everyone having a good time and two boats tied for the winning prizes. Thanks to Ron and Cindie for their help.

Hope to see you all at the Sept. 8th member meeting at Chatfield Marina picnic tables for Bar-B-que and potluck at 5:30 PM. Please help with the meeting room search for the club to continue. I don’t really want to go back to doing zoom meetings!! Be sure to sign up early for the upcoming sails.

Smooth Sailing, Diana

 

Shane Brouillette – On the Water Coordinator

Sailing Schedule 2022
Date Event Location Coordinator
Sept 2-5

Friday to Monday

 Labor Day Sail Dillon Jim Watson
Sept 8 – Thursday Meeting Sail

Hot Dogs and Potluck

Gybing Challenge

 Chatfield Shane
Sept 24 – Saturday Such a deal Sail $5 Cherry Creek Marilyn
Oct 7 – Friday Day Sail Cherry Creek Shane

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LAST SAIL of the season folks.  It’s on Oct 7 at 1pm and will end about 5pm.  Location is cherry creek marina.  We’ll all meet at the tables out on the dock right beside that little shack. I’d check the weather to see what clothing will keep you warm.

This is a $10 sail – send checks to Shane at 6500 E. Alaska Drive, Denver 80224.

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Sailgrass

It’s really going to happen.

Coordinated by Cindie and Keith Sandlin (Healing Time)

Sailgrass

Brought to you by the Colorado Sail and Yacht Club

What:      CSYC Sailgrass (Pursuit Race, Shrimp Boil, and Bluegrass Music)

When:     Sunday, September 11th

Where:    Chatfield State Park and Reservoir

Agenda:

5:00PM – 7:00PM    Shrimp Boil (Riverside Pavilion)

6:00PM – 9:00PM    Bluegrass Music (Riverside Pavilion)

Menu:     Boiled shrimp, corn, potatoes.  BYOB, and bring appetizers, sides, or  desserts to share.

Price: $10 per person for the Shrimp Boil and Bluegrass to CSYC

Sail Price: SAIL IS FULL – NO SPOTS AVAILABLE

RSVP for Shrimp Boil and Sailgrass and pay $10/person no later than September 7th –> HERE

The latest information can be found on the CSYC Website at https://csyc.org/sailgrass-and-pursuit-race-2022/

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter,

please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

 

August 2022 Newsletter

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Volume 41 Issue 8 – August 2022

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss

I hope you’re thinking about sailing to cool off from this heat! Last weekend we escaped to Dillon for two days of sailing and cooler weather up there. We had two full boats of people to fill Zeke’s and Jim’s boats. Friday was a short day because there was little wind and the storms came in early. But Saturday was much more wind and sunny. We had four hours of good sailing, then the clouds started to build up on three sides around the lake. It was looking rather ominous so we turned around to head back into the marina. I figured all three sides of clouds were going to converge together on us. Really quickly the winds increased to 20-25 miles an hour with four foot white caps. We had trouble getting into the wind to take down the sails but we finally did and with the motor going we made it safely back into Jim’s slip. Zeke’s boat was having lunch down by Silver Dollar island and came back to the wild winds and whitecaps. They took down their sails and started to motor in but then the engine quit. So they put up the jib and made it back to the dock in the rain. Then the sun came out and they had margaritas :). I’m glad that everyone made it back safely but it pays to be prepared and sail safely.

Our next member meeting is Thursday, August 11th at 5:30 PM at the Seagulls restaurant at the marina. After a short meeting in which you can sign up for up coming sails, we will go out sailing. Please pay ahead of time online, so Ron can get enough boats together. (See his announcement in this newsletter). Then the Scavenger Hunt was postponed until Saturday, August 20th. This is really a fun event to sail around and take pictures of items on the list. Then we get together at the end of the day and see who found the most items. The Winning boat gets to pick from the prize box. Then we all celebrate with Salty Dog Drinks provided at Happy Hour! Sign ups will be taken at the meeting and see Ron’s article in this newsletter. It’s not too early to think about our big weekend sail on Labor Day, Friday, September 2nd to 4th. We will be taking sign ups at the meeting and you can pay there or online. Since it’s a holiday weekend if you’re interested you might start looking for lodging soon! See Jim’s article in this newsletter.

All this fun sailing couldn’t have happened without our volunteer coordinators and boat owners. For July I would like to thank Shane, Marilyn, and Carol for coordinating sails and the Morelands, Zeke, Jim W, and Why Buy owners- Mike C, Marilyn, and Shane for sharing their boats.

So upcoming in September 8th, the Member Meeting will be moving back to the restaurant (Casa Del Sol at Garrison and 6th Ave).  The Seagull restaurant will be closed early September. But let’s enjoy one more meeting on Thursday, August 11th at the Seagull for sign ups for trips and more sailing!! Hope to see all your smiling faces there! Diana

 

AUGUST MEETING

Seagulls Restaurant at Chatfield Marina Thursday, August 11th

5:30pm for a short meeting and 6:30pm Sail!!

 

Shane Brouillette – On the Water Coordinator

Sailing Schedule 2022
Date Event Location Coordinator
Aug 11 – Thursday Meeting Sail Chatfield Ron V
Aug 20 – Saturday Scavenger Hunt Sail Chatfield Ron V
Sept 2-5

Friday to Monday

 Labor Day Sail Dillon Jim Watson
Sept 9 – Friday Moonlight Sail Cherry Creek Shane
Sept 11 – Sunday Sailgrass Chatfield Cindie S
Sept 24 – Saturday Such a deal Sail $5 Cherry Creek ?
Oct 7 – Friday Moonlight Sail Chatfield Shane

Come join us on

Thursday August 11Th for the monthly meeting sail

Ron Vasquez – Coordinator

 

THIS IS IMPORTANT.  PLEASE sign up and pay in advance so the coordinator can secure enough boats/crew spaces for everyone who wants to sail.  $10 for members and $15 for guests.  Payment is the reservation to get on the sailboat – first come, first serve.

 

Contact the Coordinator as soon as possible to get on the list, prior to paying.

Cancellation policy:  48 hours or less prior to the sale date – no refund.  More than 48 prior to the SAIL, you can get a refund.

**Contact Ron at ron777gm@gmail.com  to make your reservation.  You can pay by check and he will give you instructions once you reserve.   The web site should be available to accept payments by July.  www.saltydog.org

Evening sails this time of year are the best!  Cool breezes and few jet skis.

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Rescheduled

SCAVENGER HUNT Chatfield sail

SATURDAY August 20Th for the

Ron Vasquez – Coordinator

THIS IS IMPORTANT.  PLEASE sign up and pay in advance so the coordinator can secure enough boats/crew spaces for everyone who wants to sail.  $15 for members and $21 for guests.  Payment is the reservation to get on the sailboat – first come, first serve.

The SCAVENGER HUNT will be a lot of fun.  The boat crew will receive a list of items/places/landmarks prior to the sail.  The team will have a certain amount of time to locate the items, take photos, and return to the marina.  The team with the most correct photos wins the contest.

The contest will be followed by happy hour.

Location:  Chatfield marina.  Meet at Chatfield marina in front of the restaurant at the picnic tables to sign up for your preferred boat.

Start time:   11 am                            End time:    4 pm

HAPPY HOUR:  4:01 pm till the group gets tired

Contact the Coordinator as soon as possible to get on the list, prior to paying.  If we have boats committed by the August 11th meeting, there will be an opportunity to sign up at the meeting.  Remember that the first folks to sign up are first to get on a boat.

Cancellation policy:  48 hours or less prior to the sail date (Aug 20, 2022) – no refund.  Cancellation more than 48 prior to the SAIL, you can get a refund.

**Contact Ron at ron777gm@gmail.com  to make your reservation.  You can pay by check and he will give you instructions once you reserve.   The web site should be available to accept payments by July.          www.saltydog.org

RON VASQUEZ  Cell Phone:  303-264-9684 (text or call, but text is more efficient)

RON VASQUEZ

Cell Phone:  303-264-9684 (text or call, but text is more efficient)

Lake Dillon Sail

September 2nd to September 4th

Jim Watson – Coordinator

 

Come sail the beautiful mountain waters of Lake Dillon where you can experience calm waters with light winds and 20 plus knots in the same afternoon. A true test of your sailing skills with views to take you breath away.

Boats will be available from Friday midday through Sunday afternoon. For those sailing from Friday to Sunday the rates are $44.00 for members and $66.00 for guests. For those only sailing Saturday and Sunday the rates will be $34.00 for members and $51.00 for guests. Single day sails are $25.00 for members and $38.00 for guests. You must specify which day.

You can sign up at the August 11th meeting and/or online on the website: salty dog.org. Your payment is your reservation.

Look for available lodging ASAP since it’s a holiday weekend.

Plan to meet up at the white tent on the east side of Dillon marina at 10:00 AM on Friday for boat assignments. Those sailing on Zeke’s boat in the Frisco Marina might want to carpool over due to limited paid parking.

If there is interest in getting together for dinner on Friday night, we can arrange a group dinner at the Sabor Mazatlan 2 Mexican Restaurant in Dillon. Just let me know ASAP so l can make reservations. A potluck dinner is scheduled at our townhouse in Summit Cove on Saturday night starting around 6:00 PM. Please plan to carpool since there is limited parking available. BYOD

If you have questions, please contact Jim Watson at 720 466-9595 or jim@saltydog.org

 

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Sailgrass

It’s really going to happen.

Coordinated by Cindie and Keith Sandlin (Healing Time)

Save the Date: September 11, 2022

This will be in collaboration with the Salty Dogs Sailing Club (SDSC) and the Colorado Sail and Yacht Club (CSYC).  After the CSYC pursuit race, the boat captains will “Pick up a Picker” (A Picker is a Bluegrass musician) at the courtesy dock or let the coordinator know which slip the boat is located.  Captains from either club can take a picker or two for a pleasure sail on the lake.  Musicians will probably not take their instruments on the boat.  This will be followed by a shrimp boil and Bluegrass Jam.  It has been an exciting event in the past.  I will have more about Times, Cost for Shrimp Boil, location of jam and other details at the August SDSC meeting.

The latest information can be found on the CSYC Website at https://csyc.org/sailgrass-and-pursuit-race-2022/

 

Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter

If you have any suggestions, information, stories, jokes, fun facts, pictures, etc. and would like to for it to be included in the next newsletter,

please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org