By Peter Whiting

Commodore

    Membership is down slightly this year from previous years. Total memberships is in the mid 180's as compared to nearly 200 for the previous few years. Keeping the membership at the 200 level allows the board to continue capital improvements to your club without creating a financial strain. We have room for your friends and family, please promote the club.

    Keep yourself up to date with the yacht club's website, administered by Hobie Romig, and the mailings provided by Jesse Kline. There are many greatevents planned for the summer. There is something for all - music on the deck, meals provided by Kendra, sailing races and lessons, and just kicking back and relaxing.

    I hope everyone enjoys their summer at the OYC

See you on the Water,

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By Rich Knaul

Treasurer

    On a less positive note we have had ten resignations and five requests for a leave of absence and there are still two members (as of June 12) who have not responded to repeat requests, to mailings, phone calls or emails. As most of you know dues were due by May 31 but on May 31 there were six members who had not paid anything towards their dues. When we ask for the first half of dues or resignations by March 31 it is for a reason - so the Board can plan and budget accordingly. There are also other activities that your volunteer Board needs to do to be ready for the opening day in June and all we ask is that you help us do our job. The Yearbook or Handbook, as it will be called this year, must be ready to go to press by June 1 and in the past delinquent payers have been included. Beginning next year if dues are not paid by May 31 the names of those members will not be listed in the Handbook.

    Our membership stands at 187. The ideal budget number is 200 so continue to recruit new members to the best-kept secret on Owasco Lake.

    Remember, the treasurer is responsible for maintaining an accurate membership list, including names, addresses, phone numbers and emails. I can only do that with your help. Please let me know when there have been additions to your family and when a son or daughter has left the nest. Since I very seldom receive word when a child is over 21 and has finished college I usually drop them after their 21st birthday.

    At the end of the summer I receive from the waterfront director a list of members who have had boats on shore, a rack, a mooring, or a trailer and I compare that with what I billed in the spring. I have no way of knowing if your boat was there the whole summer or just one day so please keep the waterfront director informed which boat is yours when you placed it and when you removed it.

    I am sorry if I sound like a grumpy old man. Have a super, happy and safe summer.

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of Louise Wilson

Secretary

    I have an idea how to help you out though, at least at OYC. Come to the club opening on June 21. When you pick up your new Member Handbook and Chits card, we can take a quick snapshot. Yes, I know, you don’t like to have your picture taken. I feel your pain. But it would be great if we could get quick snapshot of your family members. Maybe we can make up a “reference manual” that can be kept in the clubhouse to avoid embarrassing moments. This is just an idea and it may not come to fruition, but maybe we can give it a try. What do you think – are you game?

Fajitas Buffet and Crazy Hat Contest
5:30-7 PM
Music by Alibi

By Jesse Kline and Joan Macholl

Social Director

Theme & Scheme

Colors: Water, Sand & Wine Theme: Nautical/American

This palette compliments the new chairs and the carpet. The theme is nautical obviously, further incorporated thru accessories.

Wine & Sand: Wine on the bottom 3’ of wall, with sand above & molding in between

More blue: Metal corner supports & support beams around the main doorway & the wooden furniture frames (Whitings will match existing blue since that will remain.)

Paint: Matt paint with a flat finish over cinderblock material

Timing: April - ?

Concessions stand dividers: Paper bottom with a basket weave wall covering and drape fisherman’s nets with shells and sea fish on the top, with star white lights.

Rolling dividers: Downsize since they are dated & block flow of space

Windows: Make denim valances with rope accents hung with existing hanging hardware

Den: Use same fabric to recover den cushions. Jean is durable, contemporary and welcoming. Carry basket weave wall covering thru backdrop of trophy case.

Back Wall: Add detail to sailboats- colored sails & race numbers would bring them to life and redo masts with ½ rounds.

Bar/Buffet: Added onto backside of concessions divider (13’) useful for staging wine/beer tastings, ladies’ lunches, etc. Bar stools will add other social interaction.

Exterior: Paint to compliment the new bathroom mural- a blue would work.

Decorating Committee: Perform majority of the work, others can add expertise and skill for various jobs. Members have various backgrounds & perspectives. Some involved in prior projects, most are anxious to get more involved.

Members: Jesse Kline Susan Marteney Terry Kline Susan & Bill Pollard Rich Oughterson Tracy Fitch & Joan Bozogian Susan & Lydia Marteney Greg Munno Louise Wilson Ellen Cotter Mary Rita Carnicelli

Budget: $1500 - $2000

Your Social Committee

Jesse and Joanie

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By Ralph Estrich

Waterfront Director

OYC Boatlift Wait List