February 2015
Commodore s Report February 2015 We have the Award s Assembly this month, which I hate because I have to work. Each year it signals the end of the last year and the beginning of the year to come. If you can make it, I am sure you will enjoy it. The next event has to do with the 50 th Anniversary and that is the movie at the Circle Cinema on March 11 th, another event that is not to be missed. We even will be starting racing at the end of next month, if you are into that type of thing. The Chili Cook-off will be on April 11 th that will start our social events at the club. Sailing season is just around the corner. Now I would like to get on my soap box for just a short time. You know all these events that the club has going on has to do with members stepping up and volunteering their time and effort to make these events happen. If it just so happens that you get the opportunity to contribute in some small way, it will make Windycrest that much better. It is you who make Windycrest the great place that it is. See you at the lake soon. Darrel
Past Commodore s Report February 2015 As we have celebrated the annual awards presentations, this signals that racing and action at Windycrest is close at hand. Hopefully you attended the annual awards at LaFortune Park. Harvey and Marcia Baker are looking to change a few things and improve our social calendar so our part is to assist them by supporting their efforts. Roger Adams, your new fleet captain has been quick to build the calendar of activities and racing for 2015. This is a difficult and thankless task that can stretch into the spring if you allow it to. Roger aggressively pulled together a few people, tweaked the calendar, made a few changes and published it on the website in January. This is totally unprecedented. As of this writing, there are only 3 PRO dates open for the coming year and all other responsibilities have been assigned. Nice job Roger. Another team that is staying busy is the Windycrest chain gang. Even though we have shut down the anchor chain replacement program for the winter, they continue to work, maintaining your club whenever the weather permits. So far this winter they have replaced several pieces of Styrofoam, under C dock and recently added an anchor to the main breakwater. This is hard physical work that is quite expensive if we would farm it out to a dock services company. Thank them when you see them. Finally, be aware that your best communication with Windycrest, especially in the off-season, is the Windycrest web page. Richard Ferguson accepted the responsibility for maintaining the site last year and has improved it month after month, maintaining quick up-to-date communication with what is happening in this, our 50 th year. Give him a tip of the hat when you see him. That s it from this Old Hulk for this month. I look to see you at the lake and on the water soon. Terry Rainey Past Commodore
From the Treasurer Membership renewal season is upon us, thanks to the 167 members who have completed their renewal as of February 6 th. Only 77 to go. Remember that if your renewal is postmarked after February 15 th, you must include the late fee for it to be processed. Late fees have significantly increased, see your renewal form for details. If you use a payment service such as Bill Pay please note it on your renewal form and remember that the controlling date for renewals is the date that the signed renewal form, complete payment and signed lease (if applicable) are received by us. Legible postmark dates are controlling, if you are mailing close to a deadline, you may want to have your envelope manually cancelled. If you have a boat in a slip, you should have received a new lease for signature and return to us. Please return it together with your signed renewal form. Processing of your renewal will be suspended if the lease is not returned. I will email you a reminder and a PDF copy of the lease in case you have misplaced the original. Several members have expedited their renewal by returning a signed copy by email. Please mail your renewal as soon as possible to help the Board of Governors plan for the upcoming sailing season. It would be great if we didn t collect any late fees this year.
WSC Board Minutes February 2, 2015 The Windword The official publication of Windycrest Sailing Club Windycrest Board of Governors Commodore Darrel Daniel 918-865-2719 Commodore@windycrest.com Vice Commodore Marcus Fairless 918-520-5699 Vice.commodore@windycrest.com Rear Commodore IV McNamara 918-978-4232 Rear.commodore@windycrest.com Past Commodore Terry Rainey 918-369-5493 Past.commodore@windycrest.com Secretary Sally Daniel 918-865-2719 secretary@windycrest.com Treasurer Tom Proctor 918-496-8205 Treasurer@windycrest.com Fleet Captain Roger Adams 918-627-0443 Fleet.captain@windycrest.com Activities Captains Harvey & Marsha Baker 918-812-0500 Activities.captain@windycrest.com Facilities Manager Jack Stewart 918-747-3163 Facilities.manager@windycrest.com Windword Editor Julie Stilwell 918-633-2167 Windword@windycrest.com Website Manager Richard Ferguson 918-369-5712 Webmaster@windycrest.com Club Scorers KB-Roger Kerr 918-252-7551 CB-Harvey Baker 918-812-0500 MC Scow Fleet Captain Harvey Baker 918-812-0500 Catalina 22 Fleet Captain Dean Kohlwey 918-494-3023 Keelboat Handicap Racing Fleet Captains Bob McGinnis 918-629-9308 Barbara & Warren Graham Catalina 25 & 27 Fleet Captains Barend & Claudia Meiling 918-749-3722 Sunfish/+95 Fleet Skeeter Chilton 918-346-9518 Thistle Fleet Captain Fred Morgan 918-245-6419 Centerboard Racing Fleet Darrel Daniel 918-865-2719 Call Meeting to order: Darrel Daniel (Commodore), Marcus Fairless (Vice Commodore),IV McNamara(Rear CommodoIre) absent, Sally Daniel (Secretary), Tom Proctor (Treasurer), Roger Adams (Fleet Captain), Marsha Baker (Activities Captain), and Terry Rainey (Past Commodore) Introduction of guests: Jack Stewart (Facilities Manager), and Chris Gill Chris Gill was present at the meeting and he wanted Windycrest to know that his Santana 20 is for sale. Also he will be moving around Dallas, Texas. Approval of minutes of last meeting and secretary comments: There were no changes to the last meeting s minutes and they were approved as presented. Windword editor: No report Treasurer report: Tom reviewed monthly finance statement: The statement showed that we are in good shape financially with expenses below budget and income greater than budget year to date. At the present time there were 123 renewals returned. Also there was an application for Ian Jones. Ian was applying for Special Membership. The motion was made and seconded to accept Ian s update of membership. Vice Commodore report: Marcus has been very busy getting docks filled and keeping up with the list on a daily basis. Facility Manager report: Jack has been working on winterizing the boats that Windycrest uses during racing season and also doing the necessary maintenance that needs to be done. There has been two new bimi tops for the Sea Ark and the Ski Barge and also the Sea Ark will be a new bottom coat placed on it. Activities Captain report: Marsha reminded us the Annual Awards Assembly will be on February 21 st at 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Look in the previous Windword for the address of this event. Also the Annual Chili Cook off will be on April 11 th and the D dock and lower lot people will be host of this event.
BOG Minutes Cont d Fleet Captain report: The nominations were made for the people who will be receiving one of Windycrest s perpetual trophies. You will have to attend the Award Assembly to see who will receive them. The yearly calendar is completed for the racing season and you can find this on the club s website. Roger wanted to thank Richard Ferguson for his help getting this information on the website as quickly as he did this. Rear Commodore report: No report Past Commodore report: Terry reported that club s lease has been updated and now it is current. Terry also reported that the latest meeting was very good and a lot were accomplished and discussed for the upcoming year.. Commodore report: Darrel reminded the Board to get their reports (articles) in as soon as possible. The deadline will be February 7 th or 8 th. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm at the Case Community Center and the next Board of Governor s meeting will be on March 2, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Submitted respectfully, Sally Daniel, Secretary Windycrest Sailing Club
Fleet Captain s Report The 2015 racing calendar is finished. A few PRO dates are still open but filling up quick - check out the remaining PRO dates on Windycrest.com. Also, go ahead and contact the race PRO directly to sign up for the dates of your choice. Working 2 race committees in 2015 earns you 2016 work party credit. Our first race is right around the corner - March 29! So think about preparing your boat so you can kick some...well, you know. Awards night is February 21st - hope to see everyone there. Remember... Sail fast Live slow Love forever Roger
Windycrest Classifieds Hydrohoist For Sale 6,000 lb Hydrohoist installed on D-Dock. Have spare parts and the caps to plug the exit air holes in pontoons. Asking $1,800 or best offer to Windycrest Members. Call or Text Eddie at 918-853-2200 2002 Sunfish and trailer. Asking $2,300 but will consider all offers. If you are going to race, it does need a new sail. Peggy Dailey 918-798-1158 or email daileyfam@cox.net. Also additional parts for sale: Sunfish racing sale - brand new ($460), never taken out of the bag - $375. Sunfish practice sale - brand new($160), never taken out of the bag - $125. Daggerboard - Almost new (new price $357), not even a scratch - $225. Catalina 22 (1976), with racing sails, and trailer - $3,000. Call Joyce Smith at 918-697-5591 (cell) or 918-582-4526 (home). Sailboat wanted 25 to 27 ft, well kept in good shape...contact Lloyd at 918 747 9596
WINDYCREST WAITING LISTS All requests are based on dated, written requests submitted to the Vice Commodore. SLIP UPGRADE LIST 11/14/2013 Steve Elliott A to B SLIP WAITING LIST MOORING WAITING LIST 7/23/2014 Danny Rathan 8/4/2014 Eric Smith 8/4/2014 Russ Cheatwood 9/21/2014 Lloyd Prueitt 10/16/2014 Lowell Baker *on mooring now 12/1/2014 Kenneth Lane 1/9/2015 Brad Feagins 10/16/2014 Lowell Baker TRAVEL TRAILER WAITING LIST 7/29/2014 Eddie Bryan 1/18/2015 Matt Gillis PASSED TRAVEL TRAILER LIST 2/27/1999 Barbara Montalbano 10/9/2004 Reid Barcus 10/10/2004 Joe Perrault 10/11/2004 Terry Dannar 4/1/2005 Margaret Hamlet Shinn 7/1/2005 Sam Mieir 11/30/2010 David Runnels 1/6/2014 Jason Marshall 10/9/2004 Reid Barcus 10/10/2004 Joe Perrault 10/11/2004 Terry Dannar 4/1/2005 Margaret Hamlet Shinn 7/1/2005 Sam Mieir 11/30/2010 David Runnels 1/6/2014 Jason Marshall PASSED SLIP Members who have reached Waiting List or previously held a slip may request to placed at the top of the Waiting List at at any time. 6/2/1997 Ed Dailey 1/30/2002 Roger Seimens 1/30/2003 George Thomas 10/5/2003 Wendy Hawkins 2/3/2004 Darrel Daniel 4/1/2005 Margaret Hamlett Shinn 6/30/2007 Chris Gill 9/2/2008 Clay Agent 11/28/2008 Bob Ibanez 5/21/2009 Stu Bernd 6/8/2009 Mike Dixon 8/18/2009 IV McNamara 10/22/2010 Preston Bannon 2/1/2011 Ron Reese 1/4/2012 Michael Gent 3/20/2012 Paul Jensen 6/18/2012 Rick Floyd 9/14/2012 Jan Garvin 1/1/2013 Grant Gerondale 3/1/2013 Scott Williams 4/10/2013 Greg Tiffany* 4/16/2013 Roger Adams 3/19/2013 Julie Stillwell* 6/1/2013 Gena Holden* 7/1/2013 Charles Keithline 9/12/2013 Mike Lindahl 9/12/2013 Dean Kholwey CAT 22 1/6/2014 Jason Marshall* 1/25/2015 Dale Housley 2/2/2015 Robert Johnson