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