Download the Spring 2012 Issue of the Squeegee

2011 Member Survey Results

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America’s Cup World Series 2011-2012: Television and Internet Schedule

http://www.sausalitoyachtclub.org/about/sponsors/

Rod Bauer, Communications Chair
communications [at] sausalitoyachtclub [dot] org

We want to thank you for your patience while we worked our way through
this important information technology upgrade and we are reasonably
certain that we fixed the problems associated with member billings.
However, we have taken the precaution to mail paper statements this
month as well as e-bills to assure everyone gets their bill.

As you know, SYC changed its policy regarding members paying their
monthly SYC bill by allowing checks only, with no credit card option.
This was done to save considerable bank fees associated with credit card
processing.

Since we no longer use the credit card as a backstop for payment (except
for delinquent members), monthly collection of member accounts is taking
more and more time. Because of this I would like to remind all of you of
our by-laws in this area which say in part:

“Indebtedness to the club not discharged within 30 days of the due date
shall become delinquent. If not paid within an additional 30 days, the
name of the member shall be posted by the Membership Chair in the
Clubhouse and membership will be suspended automatically until such
indebtedness is paid in full.”

This means that the August billing, for example, will become delinquent
30 days from the original due date (in this case by September 15, 2011,
30 days after the original due date of August 15, 2011).

If still unpaid 30 days later (in this case October 15, 2011), the
members name shall be posted in the Clubhouse and the members ability to
charge shall be suspended until the balance is paid.

Most of you pay your club bill diligently and we sincerely thank you for
that. We don’t have the manpower to spend time collecting past due
accounts and it is my hope that enforcing our by-laws will help us cut
down on this collection time. Our General Manager will mitigate any
problem caused by the failure of the club to get a member bill out timely.

Our job is not entirely finished but it is getting there. Again, thank
you for your patience.

Jim Merrill, Treasurer, SYC

At least ninety (90) days prior to the November meeting of the Flag Officers and Chairs, the Secretary will remind the membership via the Club newsletter and via postings on the website and in the Club House of the need for an incoming Nominating Committee. Members interested in serving on the Nominating Committee shall come forward and advise the Secretary, in writing, of their desire to serve on the incoming Nominating Committee. The Secretary will report all such communications to the Flag Officers and Chairs and to the Executive Board. Interested members in good standing will be placed on the ballot and stand for election to the Nominating Committee at the Annual Meeting. Current members of the Nominating Committee who were previously elected by the voting membership may run for re-election provided they have not already served three consecutive terms.

Article X: Election of Executive Board Members And Flag Officers and Chairs

Section 1: The club shall maintain a Nominating Committee comprised of five (5) members in good standing. Only Regular, Honorary, and Senior members may serve on the Nominating Committee and shall have been members for at least five (5) years. The duty of the Nominating Committee is to identify and present a suitable slate of candidates to the voting membership for the offices to be filled at the annual election. It shall be the mandate of the Nominating Committee to present a slate of candidates that represent the diverse and varied interests of the general membership and that are qualified to hold the office for which they are nominated.

Section 1a: The Nominating Committee shall use all available resources to identify candidates, verify experience and competencies, including skills assessment against job descriptions, reference checking, interviews and observations at Club meetings and in social settings.

Section 1b: The Nominating Committee is a standing committee and its members will serve one (1) year terms from January 1 to December 31. The Nominating Committee will be comprised of the following members:

• The Elected member of the Executive Board whose term has just expired; or so recommended by the Executive Board if a termed out Executive Board member does not exist.

• Three (3) members elected by the voting membership at the Annual Meeting in November for a term of one (1) year. Members in good standing may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms on the Nominating Committee, provided they are elected in accordance with these Bylaws. Members in good standing may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms on the Nominating Committee, provided they are re-appointed;

• The incoming Junior Staff Commodore for a one (1) year term

As we all are aware, our bylaws underwent substantial revision in 2010. Upon adoption, the newly revised by-laws have clarified areas of responsibility for the members of the Executive Board and the Flag Officers and Chairs.

The SYC Executive board has established a bylaws committee for 2011 to continue review of the club bylaws and solicit additional input from members who may have identified areas that can be improved.

If you have thoughts for enhancements to the club bylaws, we ask that you submit them in writing to the committee in order for them to be considered by the Board and membership. Your suggestions should also include a rationale for adoption of suggested changes.

Also, please include your contact information so that the committee members may contact you to discuss your ideas.

You can contact the Bylaws Committee via e-mail at bylaws@sausalitoyachtclub.org.

Thank you.

Tim Prouty, John O’Connell, Bryan Lawton
2011 Bylaws Committee

Tide Clock for Sausalito

The Tide Clock shows the current tide height, whether flooding or ebbing, and the times of the next high tide and low tide. The Tide Clock is updated every quarter hour and is available on both the Tides page and the Port Captain page.

Tide Tables for Three Months

The Tides page also provides a link to a printable table of tides for Sausalito for the next three months.

Vist the Tides page at Tides at Sausalito

Sausalito Tide Clock - Refreshed on quarter hour

Also representing the club were Chuck Cihak in Hazardous Waste, Bob Rogers in Sunda and Shirley Bates in Inshallah.  A big round of applause for their valiant efforts!

See the regatta results on the PICYA website.

Summer 2011 Squeegee

Whether in the printed Squeegee or on the SYC website, your message reaches hundreds of active boaters and consumers in the local community as well as the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

• Over 60% of our members are boat owners, with a slight edge of sailboats over powerboats
• We regularly induct new members, but many have been part of our club for years and even decades
• Unlike traditional print advertising that is often quickly discarded after reading, your message is available and archived for future viewing on the SYC website
• Our club website averages over 10,000 visits per month and through Web search extends the reach of the digital version of the Squeegee and club sponsorship messages to the local community, the greater San Francisco Bay area and around the world

Visit the SYC Sponsors Page and contact Jim Blakeley, our Advertising Manager, for more information: advertising [at] sauasalitoyachtclub [dot] org.

Michael Campbell won SECOND with his Lancer 30, Geronimo, and Larry Walter scored THIRD with his Chris Craft, Maya.

List of Winners

Geronimo. Photo by Gary Ferber.

Changes:

1. The Member Login link in the header has been removed in favor of keeping the member areas separate
2. There is now a Members menu in the menu bar at the top of the page.
3. The two primary Member areas have been renamed Member Accounts and Member Pages. Both areas require member login. The first area is on the Jonas server and second is on the SYC server.

Renamed Member Areas

Member Accounts

• Event Calendar
• Member Roster
• Member Statements
• Event Signups, including cruise registration

Member Pages

• Bylaws
• Rules
• Minutes
• Member News
• Messages from the Commodore
• Other member-only information

Spring 2011 Squeegee

Just visit our regular Web URL, http://www.sausalitoyachtclub.org, with a mobile device and you’ll see the mobile version of the site.

SYC Web site on the iPhone

SYC Web site on the iPad

Duties: Maintain, update and coordinate our WordPress-based club Web site. Responsible for management and infrastructure of site. Coordinate updating of site by staff, chairs and directors. Take responsibility for front page of site, which includes updating events, news, graphics and features. Maintain Facebook, Twitter and other social media presence. Setup and maintain e-mail accounts for club and handle domain hosting and registration. This person would assist current Webmaster in 2011 and take over as Webmaster in 2012.

Skills Desired: Experience with WordPress desired, but computer and Web competence and willingness to learn are equally important. WordPress, HTML, CSS and photo editing (Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or equivalent) skills will be of most use. Familiarity with PHP, JavaScript and e-mail protocols is also desirable.

Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per week

Contact: Rod Bauer, Communications Chair, communications@sausalitoyachtclub.org

See other volunteer opportunities at Volunteer Opportunities.

We need your latest e-mail addresses, mailing address and phone. You can add a second e-mail address for yourself or your spouse/partner to stay informed of SYC news and events.

Send your updates and questions to John Lerner, Membership Chair, at membership@sausalitoyachtclub.org or the SYC office at office@sausalitoyachtclub.org.

The 2011 Nominating Committee consists of:

· Ernie Lacey, Staff Commodore, Chair 2011 Nominating Committee
· Dave Spaulding, Former Treasurer, Member of Finance Committee
· Harry Chapman, member
· John Williams, Staff Commodore, Chairman, Executive Board of Directors
· J. Rigler, Jr. Staff Commodore

We need your help in identifying interested, qualified candidates for positions of the Flag Officers and Chairs and one Executive Board Director.

According to the By-Laws, to serve as Flag Officer or Chair or on the Board of Directors, one must be a Regular or Senior member in good standing, having been a member for a minimum of three (3) years. A minimum of five (5) years membership is required for election to the Executive Board of Directors.

A little known provision in the Bylaws, Article VI; Section 2a, allows a member to designate his/ her spouse as Primary Member in order to be eligible for office. This provision opens the pool to many highly qualified AND motivated individuals to support our club.

Please contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee or simply respond to the e-mail address below to make your interests known.

Thanks for your interest,

Your Nominating Committee
nominating@sausalitoyachtclub.org

Visit Ask the Commodore page to submit your question.

Members can view the complete text of these rules at Club Rules and Regulations. Member login is required.

All about the America’s Cup, at CupInfo.com

News from SFGate.com

Official statements on AC34 in San Francisco from America’s Cup Web site: http://www.americascup.com

Holiday 2010 Squeegee

Hosted by the Sausalito Yacht Club and Commodore J Rigler, this was one of the best evenings in parade history. The weather gods smiled on us, there was water under the keel and the fog remained at bay until after the event.

Led by perennial Grand Marshall James Gabbert of TV 20 fame, aboard his 85’ Stephens motor yacht, Defiance, nearly 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, from 18’ to 85’, power and sail were decked out better than ever. The judges; Mayor Herb Weiner, Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Torrey Diciro & wife Missey, Bay Model Manager & Chamber of Commerce President Chris Gallagher, Marin Magazine’s Jim & Nikki Woods, Sallie & Leon Huntting, had a challenging task to score the winners. Fire Chief Jim Irving continued the tradition as Keeper-of-the-Light.

The boats were paced and shepherded by club boat Mercury, piloted by Bill Aubrey, Jeff Zarwell with his Protector, directed into the cove at the club by Jerry Tarpin for the judges to view and sent back up channel by Bob & Clara Wilson aboard Mystic.

Winners:

Sweepstakes, the Robert Squires Perpetual Trophy: Stuart & Melinda Webber & The Reel Office, fresh off a win in Oakland

Enzensperger – Commodore’s Trophy: Chad & Carolyn Carver, 2009 Sweepstakes Winner, with Tambadil 43’ Hans Christian

People’s Choice – Mike & Patrice Fiske, Out-of-the-Box, Bayliner 4788?Sail:?1st Place – Gary Ryan with Hilohale, Hanse 341

2nd Place – Andrea Gardner & Blair Adams with Azure, 36’ Jeanneau

3rd Place – Sam & Susan Dearing with Plane Fun, 42’ Nova

Power: 1st Place – Blaze Nash and OTTO, 16’ Mini Tugboat

2nd Place – Number 10

3rd Place – Larry Walter with Maya, 45’ Chris Craft

It was another magical evening in this paradise we call home, Sausalito. Congratulations and thanks to one and all for this wonderful start to the holiday season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dave was elected to 2011 Race Chair last month.

Jim Merrill was elected this year to the 2011 Board of Directors as Treasurer.

Commodore – James Gabbert
Vice Commodore – Jerry Tarpin
Rear Commodore – Ross Blanchard
Treasurer – Jim Merrill
Secretary – Elaine Thorne
Port Captain – Michael Fiske
Membership Chair – John Lerner
Entertainment Chair – Merv Regan
Race Committee Chair – David Borton
Communications Chair – Rod Bauer
Sailing Instruction Chair – Michael Campbell
Cruise Chair – Larry Moraes

Executive Board

Director 1 Year – John Williams
Director 2 Years – Mike Magruder
Director 3 Years – John O’Connell

Nominating Committee

Harry Chapman
Ernie Lacey
David Spaulding

Sausalito Youth Sailing Foundation

Director – Todd Gates
Director – Carol Martin

Sausalito Yacht Club Auxiliary

President – Mary Richardson

Expenses

Approved

Fall 2010 Squeegee

The best way to stay au courant with SYC is to take advantage of our many online resources. We keep our Web site and Facebook page updated with details of upcoming events and it’s the best place to check for changes or new developments.

• Our Web site home page (http://www.sausalitoyachtclub.org) has a summary of events, club news and what’s coming up at the club in the next week or two. From the Home Page, you can view News from the Bridge and What’s Happening at SYC?
• Our complete club calendar is available under the Events menu on our Home Page. Throughout the Web site you’ll find specialized calendars devoted to Racing, Cruising, Youth Sailing and Bar & Galley.
• Our online Galley menus are a popular feature of our updated Web site. Our chef Leslie posts the latest menus for dinner, brunch, lunch and barbecues. You’ll also find the club wine list posted there.
• SYC members have two reserved online areas. Member Pages is where members can login to view news, documents and information intended only for SYC members. Member Accounts is the place to manage member billing, roster information and also to register for selected SYC events.
• We have our own page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sausalitoyachtclub), that also lists events and news. In addition, members and friends can post their photos, news or comments. You don’t have to be a Facebook member (which is free) to view the page, but you do need to join Facebook and become a fan of our page to contribute to it.
• We periodically e-mail our active member list with updates on news and activities. We try to balance keeping members updated with not overwhelming their inboxes, which is why we recommend checking the Web site or Facebook for the latest news. If you’re not receiving our club e-mails, or you’d like to change which e-mail address we use, please contact membership@sausalitoyachtclub.org.
• Other timely information on our Web site includes:
  • Current temperature, wind and barometer readings from our own rooftop weather station (also available via iPhone and other smart devices)
  • Near real-time San Francisco Bay vessel traffic graphically plotted on Google Maps
  • Modeled and graphically plotted San Francisco Bay winds and tidal currents, plus live offshore buoy data from the NOAA National Data Buoy Center
  • RSS Feeds of Club news and Squeegee newsletters

The Squeegee also publishes information about events and programs at SYC, but due to its publication schedule, it doesn’t have the most up-to-date details. By the way, did you know that you can download the current Squeegee, as well as past issues, as PDF documents from our Web site?

If you take advantage of these resources, you’ll always be among the club cognoscenti.

The House Director and Bar & Galley Director positions will phase out at the end of this year. New positions on the board, and the new Executive Board, will go into effect on January 1, 2011. The Interim Staff Commodores Executive Committee will continue to advise the Commodore through 2010.

Sausalito residents will be issued a new resident card to use at the pay station to obtain their limited, free parking. Residents have been mailed temporary hang tags until the new cards are issued.

How it Affects SYC

SYC members will be able to park free in the SYC members-only parking lot. Members should be sure to display their SYC parking sticker on their vehicle(s). Out of courtesy to out-of-town members, local resident members should use the main parking lot, and display their hang tag on their vehicle to obtain their limited, free parking time.

NOTICES:

1)  Vehicles parked in the the SYC parking lot WITHOUT a SYC parking sticker WILL BE TICKETED.

2)  Non-Resident Members: If you park outside of the SYC members-only lot, you will be required to pay for the parking spot at the pay station. If you don’t, you will be ticketed.

The New System

Each parking space in the public lots is assigned a space number. A sensor is embedded in each space, sensing when a vehicle pulls into the space. The sensor wirelessly informs the pay station that a vehicle has pulled in, and the software then allows 5 minutes for the customer to pre-pay for parking.

Residents can park free for up to three hours in city lots. Residents, commuters, merchants and permit holders will eventually be issued SmartCards in place of prox cards and permits (currently not expected for 90 days). In the interim, residents should have received a special hang tag in the mail. If you did not get one, you should go to the parking booth near Lot #2 with a government issued ID and rent or service receipt proving residency.

The new parking payment machines (blue and marked with a large “P”) will take credit cards, debit cards and coins. Soon you’ll even be able to extend your parking time from your smart phone, but that part of the service has not yet been activated.

RESIDENTS

Residents may continue to park for free for up to 3 consecutive hours every day between the hours of 8am and 6pm. YOUR HANG-TAG MUST BE DISPLAYED to receive free parking or you will be cited. If you are staying longer than 3 hours, you may buy more time at any pay station by entering your space number and then paying by coin or credit/debit card.  YOU WILL NO LONGER BE BILLED QUARTERLY FOR OVERAGES.

After 6pm, residents receive unlimited free parking until 8am the following morning.  YOUR HANG-TAG MUST BE DISPLAYED to receive free parking or you will be cited.

What Are The Hours Of The Lots?

Below are the hours and rates for the lots. You MUST display your hang-tag or pay for parking during these hours:

Parking space with embedded sensor

Pay Station panel

Note on Photos: On any page on this site, you can click on the photo to enlarge. Once opened, click on the right or left side of the photo to view next or previous photo.

For more information on parking changes, see:

• City of Sausalito – New Parking Lot System
• Our Sausalito article on new parking system

You can contact the city of Sausalito with questions at:

415/289-4170  MON – THURS 7am – 5pm and FRI 7am – 2pm

415/289-4100 X696 after hours and weekends