June 2023 Newsletter

June 2, 2023 By Jeremy Frett

Volume 42 Issue 6 – June 2023

Diana Bliss – Interim Commodore

Commodore’s Log

HI Sailors— We are getting ready for our first weekend sail to Lake Pueblo on June 2nd-4th. So, boat owners are cleaning their boats and doing maintenance to get their boats ready for us. Even though the weather was cloudy, we had three boats head out on Saturday, May 13th for a great day of sailing. It was cooler but there were winds even gusty at times.

At our next Member meeting on June 8th at 5:30 PM at Chatfield Marina Seagulls restaurant, we will be opening up the sign-ups for the New Members sail on June 25th. This is where the club honors our new members with a FREE sail but only on this date and you must RSVP. Members are also welcome but must pay the daily rate ($20). We will have a sail first then have a Bar-B-Q for lunch. See Ron’s article for details. Also, sign-ups for the first Moonlight sail on July 1st at Chatfield with Marilyn as coordinator will be taken. There is still room for the Granby trip July 28th-30th but get your money in soon. Your check is your reservation.

Since I’m covering two jobs, I just wanted you to know that there are still sail coordinators needed for the following dates: July16-Ladies Sail, August 20th-Scavenger Hunt, August 25th- Moonlight Sail (or could change the time), and September 24^th-Full Harvest Moon Sail. Coordinators get to sail for FREE on the day of their day sail!! If you are interested in volunteering for any of these sails, please email me at onthewater@saltydog.org. Or see me at the meetings.

Thanks to Melissa, Cindie, Marilyn, Ronnie W. and Ron for stepping up and offering to help out when we passed out our new brochures and business cards, advertising our club.

Mark Graas – Vice Commodore

Meeting Presentations

Up-Coming Presentations

September 14^th – Jeremy Frett

Topic To Be Decided

October 12^th – Cliff Randall

Topic To Be Decided

Previous Meeting Presentations

May 11^th – Marilyn Allen and John Venema

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

April 13^th – Marylyn Allen

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

February 9 – Carol Kolesnikoff guest speaker Norm Brown

“Navigating the E/S shores of Newfoundland”

Exploring Newfoundland: Holyrood to Ramea

March 9^th – Mark Graas and Neisha Atchley

Landlubbers Award Ceremony and Sailing Jeopardy

Ron Vasquez

Please remember to renew your membership.

Application forms and credit card payments can be found on www.saltydog.org. The application needs to be filled out completely with signatures on BOTH pages. Contact Ron at Membership@saltydog.org

NEW EVENT – NEW MEMBER SAIL – SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2023, at CHATFIELD

PEN TO ALL MEMBERS: Everyone must RSVP by June 22nd. Members $20, Guest $30

TIME and LOCATION: Meet at the CHATFIELD MARINA at 9am on Sunday morning. Y BUY BOATS are available till 11:25am Sunday morning.

ITEMS TO BRING FOR SAILING: Non-marking rubber soled shoes, a hat (preferably with a string), rain gear/jacket, water, sunscreen and your own PFD. Layers are a really good idea this time of year and the weather changes constantly, so plan accordingly.

COST: FREE to new members for this sail. New members are free on this day only in 2023. Returning members pay $20 and non-members pay $30 for this sail. Pay online at Saltydog.org. Your payment is your reservation. For day sails, no refund will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event.

PAYMENTS: Go to “SHOP” and sign up under the heading of “events” on Saltydog.org. Payment due 6/22/23.

SALTY DOG club will provide hamburgers, buns, and some condiments.

ITEMS TO BRING FOR THE POTLUCK: Please bring side dishes and desserts for the POTLUCK after the sail. Also, bring your preferred soft drinks (BYOB, if you like beer and such).

COORDINATOR: Ron Vasquez

303-264-9684

8433 Zinnia Court

Arvada, CO 80005

ron.workforce@gmail.com

sign-ups will be taken at the June 8th member meeting

Diana Bliss – On the water Coordinator

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

Due to unforeseeable circumstances several coordinator positions have become open for the 2023 sailing season. We need members to step up and volunteer to coordinate a day sail or evening meeting sail. You will get training and/or a mentor. The benefits are you get to sail free that day and if you coordinate three sails in a season you get free membership for next year. So, step up and get involved with coordinating a sail if you want to go sailing this year!!

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 13^th – Saturday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Marilyn Allen
June 2^nd – 4^th Friday to Sunday	Pueblo Sail	Pueblo	Melissa (Mel) Steiner
June 8^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
June 25^th – Sunday	New Member Sail	Chatfield	Ron Vasquez
July 1^st – Saturday	Evening Sail	Chatfield	Marilyn Allen
July 13^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
July 16^th Sunday	Ladies Sail	Chatfield	?
July 28^th -30th Friday to Sunday	Granby	Lake Granby	Diana Bliss
Aug 10^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Andrea Lewis
Aug 20^th – Sunday	Scavenger Hunt	Chatfield	?
Aug 25^th – Friday	Super Moon Sail	Chatfield	?
Sept 1^st – 3^rd Friday to Monday	Labor Day Sail	Dillon	Marilyn Allen
Sept 9^th Saturday	Sailgrass Hosted by CSYC	Chatfield	Cindie Sandlin
Sept 24^th – Sunday	Full Harvest Moon Sail	Chatfield	?

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

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

PUEBLO SAIL – FRIDAY, JUNE 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 4

If you haven’t yet registered for the Pueblo sail or you thought that the event might be full, there is ONE MORE OPENING for a crew member! Also, all 3 captains are arriving on Thursday, June 1, so there will be an additional sail on Friday afternoon, June 2.

The campground is full, so if you register and pay to attend, you will be on your own finding lodging. Below are 2 hotels on the North end of the reservoir, near Highway 50, and 2 hotels near the South end of the reservoir. These are not endorsements, but just a short list of what appears from doing a Google search:

North:

Baymont by Wyndham – 3626 N. Freeway Rd.

Wingate by Wyndham Pueblo – 4711 N. Elizabeth St.

South:

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham – 3343 Gateway Dr.

Hampton Inn & Suites – 3315 Gateway Dr.

Updates, May 2023:

For attendees who plan on camping, the Arkansas Loop campsites are full.
If you haven’t already registered/paid to attend,

Join the Salty Dogs in the first weekend sail of the season. Sails will be both Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, with the possibility of an additional Friday afternoon sail at the captains’ discretion depending on what time the boats have been rigged.

Friday evening is a potluck at the South Marina campsite and Saturday night is dinner at The Shamrock Brewing Company in downtown Pueblo. Attendees are on their own for breakfast and lunch all weekend. Reservations are first-come/first serve and your on-line payment or check payable to Salty Dogs is your reservation.

Cost is $120 for members and $180 for guests. Register on-line and pay with credit card at:

https://www.saltydog.org/product/guests-weekend-sail-at-pueblo-reservoir-friday-june-2-through-sunday-june-4/ You may also bring a check to the May 11 monthly meeting, or mail your check to Mel at the address below.

Trip is coordinated by Mel Steiner, 720-933-8554 (voice/text), msteiner@interiorconnections.biz

Attendees will receive detailed info including a list of nearby lodging venues for those who are not camping.

Mel Steiner

7474 E. Arkansas Ave., Unit #1710

Denver, CO 80231

MOONLIGHT SAIL ON SATURDAY, JULY 1 at CHATFIELD

If you haven’t sailed at night you’re in for a treat! No jet skis and few power boats, no “bake and bob” like we experience on hot summer days. A nearly full moon is forecast and we hope the weather cooperates. Bring warm gear just in case. Head lamps are encouraged. The moonlight sails are fun and really popular so sign up early. Pay online at: saltydog.org. Go to the Shop tab.

TIME: Meet at 5:30 – set sail about 6:15.

LOCATION: Chatfield outside of Seagulls restaurant at the tables. We’ll assign boats and there will be time for a pre-sail dinner – either bring your own or purchase from the restaurant. Depending on wind, its fun to raft up later in the evening, so bring a munchie to share and your own beverage. Just remember, no alcohol until we’re at the dock for insurance and safety reasons.

COST: $20 members, $30 guests. Your payment secures your reservation.

NOTE: Each boat captain will indicate the approximate time they will be returning to the dock. Some stay out later than others but usually we’re out until 8 or 9 so plan accordingly. Sign up sheets will have details but for the safety of everyone, the captains and the coordinator will have final say. Folks who sign up early will get preference on boats. Coordinator: Marilyn Allen, homesbyma@gmail.com with any questions.

New Day Sail to Dillon on Saturday, July 8th

We like to sail at Dillon, so I added another day Sail to our sailing schedule. We will be meeting up at Dillon Marina at the white yacht club tent at 10:15 am and set sail by 11:00 AM or earlier if everyone is there. I have two boats committed right now and maybe can get one more Why Buy boat, but space will be limited. First to pay online will have a reservation. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for guests. We may go out to eat for dinner if people want to before heading home. Bring your sailing gear, rain gear, hat , sunscreen, your PFD jacket, snacks/lunch, and a fun attitude! Questions email me at or call me at 303-424-7841. Coordinator for this sail is Diana and I’ll be taking sign ups at the June 8th meeting.

Lake Granby Sailing trip—July 28th—30th, 2023

The Salty Dogs are finally going back to Lake Granby but NOT on the fourth of July weekend! We will have a potluck dinner on Friday night where you bring a side dish to share, and the club will provide an entree and paper products. Saturday night we will go out to eat in Grand Lake, probably at the Sage Brush. Hopefully we will get two or three days of sailing, depending on the weather and when people come. We are staying in the Stillwater campground. We have some sites in Loop C —#95, #104, #105, & #107. If you would like to join us, please go to the website www.recreation.gov under “Stillwater, Co” and reserve your campsite somewhere in the campground, if there’s openings. Campsite #107 is reserved for Cindie and Keith who have the trailer and cook site. Campsite # 105 is reserved for Diana but can share it with a tent person. Probably #107 will be our gathering place for Friday dinner. I will be sending out a list of possible hotels in the area, but you might want to go ahead and do a search for “hotels near Stillwater Campground” or you could contact this private campground nearby called Elk Creek Camp and RV Park at 970-627-8502. Let me know where you will be staying. This year we have two sailboats and one motorboat. My friend Kathy Z. Has the motorboat up there and she can bring people water skiing, or pulling on a big floating coach, or just riding around the lake. If you are a boat owner and would like to bring your boat, please contact Diana ahead of time. The cost of the trip will be $70 for members and $105 for guests. Please pay online as soon as possible since there are limited spots. Your payment is your reservation for the trip!!

New Rates for day sails

Members $20

Non-Members $30

The reason for the increase is to help offset increasing costs that we are currently dealing with.

The rate increase for the Square on credit card transactions has caused us to discontinue a convenient way to collect fees and membership renewals.
Meetup requires an annual fee for us to operate as a group. I checked our group numbers on-line. There are currently 385 people, which I realize don’t come to the meetings or sails at this time but could be an option for reaching possible boat owners.
Different incentive ideas to get more boats and boat owners involved with the club.

Salty Dog Cancellation policy

All persons attending a sailing event are expected to pay the full amount of the trip donation prior to departure. The cancellation deadline for multiday events will be determined by venue. Participants cancelling prior to the deadline will be charged a 20% cancellation fee and refunded 80% of the deposit. Cancellations after deadline will lose their deposit, except in the case of hardship. Cancellations must be 1) dated 2) in writing and 3) received by coordinator either e-mail, text or letter prior to deadline.

For day sails, no refund will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event.

Attention Sailors— Sail Coordinators needed!!

We need members to step up and volunteer to coordinate a day sail or

evening meeting sail. You will get training and/or a mentor. Benefits are

you get to sail free that day and if you coordinate three sails in a season

you get a free membership for next year. We have two openings for August

20th Scavenger Hunt and Sept 9th Day sail Sailgrass coming up. So step

up and get involved with coordinating a sail if you want to go sailing this

year!! If you are interested, please call or email Diana Bliss 303-424-7841

or <dbliss5030@gmail.com>.

Doris Ferry – Dryland Coordinator

Dryland events will commence in the fall of 2023.

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 no later than the 25^th of the month at newsletter@saltydog.org.

The Facebook account is up and running. If you have anything that you would like to post let me know. It’s under Salty Dog Sailing Club.

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.

April 2023 Newsletter

April 12, 2023 By Jeremy Frett

Volume 42 Issue 4 – April 2023

Neisha Atchley – Commodore

Commodore’s Log

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

I had the opportunity to travel in the west and southwest part of our state in March and all I saw was snow. Valleys full of snow, mountains covered in blankets of snow. My mind turned to how beautiful this spring will be. Us, Salty Dogs, look to the snow as an indicator for our lake levels in anticipation of the sailing season. Our water levels look to be better this year.

I had a family emergency and crisis unfold in March and I appreciate all the heart felt words from everyone. I thought about how when a boat starts heeling beyond what the helmsman is comfortable with, let go of the main sail is what I was taught. I thought about that advice as it applied to my family’s situation. To let go of things that weren’t essential, to be flexible as plans changed by the hour.

Sailing unties the knots in my mind has never felt truer for me. I look forward to returning to the water, the wind, Salty Dog friends.

Mark Graas – Vice Commodore

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

The Shack

151 Mineral Ave #101

Littleton, CO 80120

Meeting Presentations

Up-Coming Presentations

April 13^th – Marylyn Allen

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

May 11^th – Marilyn Allen and John Venema “Sailing a big ‘Cat’ around the Grenadines islands”

September 14^th – Jeremy Frett Topic To Be Decided

October 12^th – Cliff Randall Topic To Be Decided

Previous Meeting Presentations

February 9 – Carol Kolesnikoff guest speaker Norm Brown “Navigating the E/S shores of Newfoundland”

Exploring Newfoundland: Holyrood to Ramea

March 9^th – Mark Graas and Neisha Atchley

Landlubbers Award Ceremony and Sailing Jeopardy

Ron Vasquez

Please remember to renew your membership. Contact Ron at Membership@saltydog.org

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	?
June 2nd – 4th Friday to Monday	Memorial Day Sail	Pueblo	Melissa (Mel) Steiner
June 8th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
June 25th – Sunday	New Member Sail	Chatfield	?
July 1st – Saturday	Evening Sail	Chatfield	Shane Brouilleue
July 13th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
July 16th Sunday	Ladies Sail	Chatfield	Cindie Sandlin
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 25th – Friday	Super Moon Sail	Chatfield	Shane Brouilleue
Sept 1st – 3rd Friday to Monday	Labor Day Sail	Dillon	Marilyn Allen
Sept 15th or 16th Friday or Saturday	Day Sail	Chatfield	?
Sept 24th – Sunday	Full Harvest Moon Sail	Chatfield	Shane Brouilleue

****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.

PUEBLO SAIL – FRIDAY, JUNE 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Please join us for another great weekend at the Pueblo reservoir. We have 3 boats this year and the Club has reserved 3 slips for both Friday and Saturday evening. Weather permitting will be sailing on Saturday and Sunday.

Everyone participating is on their own for breakfast and lunch for both days of sailing. Friday night is the potluck dinner at the campground — bring your own meat to grill and a side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share, also BYOB. The Club will provide the paper products for dinner. For Saturday night’s dinner we’ll be at the Shamrock Brewing Company in downtown Pueblo.

Cost to attend is $120 per person for members and $180 per person for guests. Reservations will be first-come/first-serve. You will be able to register via the Salty Dog website once it is posted, or you can bring a check to the April monthly meeting.

Meanwhile, for more info or additional questions, please contact:

Melissa Steiner 720-933-8554

msteiner@interiorconnections.biz

Doris Ferry – Dryland Coordinator

“The Perfect Landing” Restaurant Centennial Airport”

What a great time with wonderful music, food and view at the Perfect Landing. A little dancing too!

Doris and Loy Keith and Cindie with Ron View of the tarmac and runway

The Guest Cruise piano player and friends Lynn and Kim

***Next Dryland Event***

Don’t miss the next fun adventure! Bowling at Celebrity Lanes on the corner of Parker and Arapahoe on April 22^nd at 11:00am followed by lunch (to be determined). Call or text Doris at 508-776-1503.

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

Classifieds

March 2023 Newsletter

March 20, 2023 By Jeremy Frett

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 9^th. 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 9^th – Mark Graas and Neisha Atchley

Landlubbers Award Ceremony and Sailing Jeopardy

April 13^th – Marylyn Allen

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

May 11^th – Marilyn Allen and John Venema

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

September 14^th – Jeremy Frett

Topic To Be Decided

October 12^th – 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 11^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	?
May 21^st – Sunday	New Member Sail	Chatfield	?
June 2^nd – 4^th Friday to Monday	Memorial Day Sail	Pueblo	Melissa (Mel) Steiner
June 8^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
July 1^st – Saturday	Evening Sail	Chatfield	?
July 13^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Mike Cranna
July 16^th Sunday	Ladies Sail	Chatfield	?
July 28^th -30th Friday to Sunday	Granby	Lake Granby	Diana Bliss
Aug 10^th – Thursday	Meeting Sail	Chatfield	Andrea Lewis
Aug 20^th – Sunday	Scavenger Hunt	Chatfield	?
Aug 27^th – Sunday	Moonlight Sail	Chatfield	?
Sept 1^st – 3^rd Friday to Monday	Labor Day Sail	Dillon	Marilyn Allen
Sept 15^th or 16^th Friday or Saturday	Day Sail	Chatfield	?
Sept 30^th – 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 25^that 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

Jokes of the Month

What do you do with a drunker sailor?

Worry he’s gonna get wrecked!

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

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

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!”

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

They were marooned!

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!”

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.”

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

When its timbers be shivering!

What do British sea monsters eat?

Why fish and ships, of course!

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

December 2022 Newsletter

December 13, 2022 By Jeremy Frett

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 31^st 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

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please email me at newsletter@saltydog.org

November 2022 Newsletter

November 3, 2022 By Larry Moreland

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:

Commodore — President
Vice Commodore — Vice President
Treasurer — Financial Officer
Membership Director — Vice President
On the Water Director — Vice President
Dry Land Director — Vice President
Newsletter Editor — Vice President
Secretary
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:

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:

Organize the Annual Meeting of the Members.
Organize the Annual holiday party.
3. Plan the programs at the monthly meetings.
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:

Maintain the financial ledger and the checking account for the Corporation.
Make deposits, write, and disburse all checks.
Record and resolve individual sail event reconciliation reports. Use these to help event coordinators set event fees and prepare event financial reports, if necessary.
Give monthly financial statement in writing to the Board at each monthly meeting.
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:

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:

Develop and update the Sailing Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
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:

Develop and update the Dryland Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
Secure and supervise coordinators for all Dry Land Events.
Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
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:

Publish, edit, and distribute the monthly newsletter to all Members prior to the monthly meetings.
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:

Record minutes of all Corporation meetings, transcribe and give to each Board member.
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 10^th 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:

Maiden
Captain Ron

Thanks, Neisha

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

Thursday, December 8^th 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

October 4, 2022 By Larry Moreland

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.

ARTICLE V – THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

The elective Board of Directors of the Corporation are:

Commodore — President
Vice Commodore — Vice President
Treasurer — Financial Officer
Membership Director — Vice President
On the Water Director — Vice President
Dry Land Director — Vice President
Newsletter Editor — Vice President
Secretary
Webmaster — Vice President

Section 1. Commodore — President

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

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

Section 3. Treasurer — Financial Officer

Maintain the financial ledger and the checking account for the Corporation.
Make deposits, write, and disburse all checks.
Record and resolve individual sail event reconciliation reports. Use these to help event coordinators set event fees and prepare event financial reports, if necessary.
Give monthly financial statement in writing to the Board at each monthly meeting.
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:

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,

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:

Develop and update the Sailing Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
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:

Develop and update the Dryland Schedule for the year for publication in the newsletter.
Secure and supervise coordinators for all Dry Land Events.
Provide the event coordinators with assistance and instruction packets.
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:

Publish, edit, and distribute the monthly newsletter to all Members prior to the monthly meetings.
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

Record minutes of all Corporation meetings, transcribe and give to each Board member.
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

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:

Maiden
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