Page 1 of 6 Newsletter September 17, 2014 Captain's Report: Vickie Posner The slate of officers to be voted on at the October Annual Meeting are: Captain Carol Hansen Co-Captain Shirley Rigo Treasurer Nancy Strite Secretary Linda Testa Awards Maureen Twombley Boards of Directors nominees are Gloria Davis, Beverly Greene, Beth Pennington, Selga Sakss, Rosemary Sherman and Joanne Simmons. Members will choose three of these nominees for Board positions. The three people remaining on the Board for another year are Carole Bardes, Brooke Taliaferro, and Gina Bowden Pierce. Those running for an office or Board position should submit a short biography by next week. Please give that to Gina Bowden-Pierce. Linda Testa has absentee ballots for anyone who will not be in attendance at the Annual Meeting.
Page 2 of 6 Two Salty Sisters are running for the SPYC Board. They are Barbara Weller and Judy McFadden. Voting is Tuesday, October 14th, 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. Janet Walker introduced the class of 2014. They are Dee Gill, Gail Poffenberger, Katie Rodgers and Jennifer Parramore. Committee chairs should e-mail their job descriptions and annual reports to Linda Testa. Hard copies of job descriptions should also be provided to new chairs. Janet Walker, Chair of the Captain s Round Table, stated she would like suggestions of topics that might be discussed at the Round Table meetings. Janet Walker also advised the Salties that TJ Redderson is still in the hospital. GUESTS: No Guests this week. CO-CAPTAIN S REPORT: Carol Hansen Sailing was rained out today, but next week the Misfit and Chile races will continue. The Edie Pace Memorial Trophy Race will be October 8th. Hopefully, the Skipper s Hat race will be held in October. Gloria Davis, Selga Sakss, and Maridell Weaver displayed the thank you plaques they received for directing Twilight Sailing this summer.
Page 3 of 6 Selga Sakss is the newest Skipper s Hat. AWARDS: Joanne Simmons No report. FWSA: Selga Sakss Yesterday, September 16th, the FWSA General Meeting was held at the Clearwater YC hosted by the Bow Chasers. The Dingy Dames of Davis Island have extended the Ice Bucket Challenge to all of the FWSA clubs. Interclub: Oct. 7th, Salty Sisters host at SPSC. Sailors are needed for Prams and Sunfish. Also, please sign up for Race Committee or Safety Ashore. The Championship Regatta, Oct. 22nd is at Davis Island. There are two person teams competing in 420 s, spinnaker and non-spinnaker. Els Wiemken and Maureen Twombly have signed up for these events. See Selga Sakss for NOR s or check the FSWA web site. FWSA books are for sale for $5. HOSPITALITY: Nita George Peggy Lonnon is back after hand surgery yesterday. BIRTHDAYS:
Page 4 of 6 Sept 20 Irina Gagarine Sept 25 Lenore Mulock Sept 25 Mary Jane Peabody Oct 6 Betty Hurley Oct 7 Kathy Mendenblatt Oct 8 Jan Davidson Oct 10 Barbara Arnold Oct 10 Jan Hunter Oct 12 Barbara Hubell Oct 13 Nancy Shivers Oct 14 Nora Pearson Oct 15 Joanne Simmons Oct 15 Frances Weaver-Nohren Oct 17 Judy Sauers Oct 19 Vivian Carter Oct 21 Mary LaVash SOCIAL: Mary Jane Peabody & Nancy Reeser The Annual Meeting is October 1st. Voting takes place between 9:30 and 10:30 with the meeting following voting. (NOTE: Details, including Menu, will be provided in a separate Email) CRUISE: Charl Hadfield & Lisa Avila Lisa announced that the Dragon Races are scheduled for October 4th, but in all likelihood they will probably be cancelled. Just in case they do take place and you are interested please contact Lisa. STORES: Sigrid Lovfald & Joy Rudnicki
Page 5 of 6 No report. TREASURER: Nancy Strite No report. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dues should have been paid by August 31st. If dues are not paid by September 30th - YOU ARE OUT! The Salty Bazaar is October 22nd. Please see Gail Falkingham if you are interested in displaying your craft. Judy McFadden announced the Poker Run on October 25th at Pass-a-Grille. Volunteers are needed to decorate and help on one of the docks. Please contact Judy if you are interested. Tove Kullman s son placed 4th in the World J70 races. SCRIBE: Nita George HUMOR: Jan Hunter Jan entertained us with a traffic camera joke. Upcoming Events Sept 24 Wednesday Misfit and Chile Races Oct 1 Wednesday Annual Meeting - Voting: Officers & Board Oct 4 Saturday Dragon Boat Race - Maybe...
Page 6 of 6 Oct 7 Tuesday SS hosts FWSA Interclub att SPYC Oct 8 Wednesday Edie Pace Memorial Trophy Race Oct 22 Wednesday SS Arts & Crafts Festival