Salty Dog Sailing Club

of Denver, Colorado

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