LPYC HISTORY FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB
2004 to 2006 Planning discussions starting with Steve Lowe and John Owens. Over that time period Bob Pryor, John Ellis, John Springer, and David Rozell were in some of the discussions.
July 24, 2006 Meeting at Spring Creek for the Reconstitution of Lake Palestine Yacht Club. Present were Steve Herber, David Rozell, Bob Pryor, John Owens, Steve Lowe, John Ellis, Lynette Ruby, and Britt Ruby. This is from the minutes of the meeting.
THE CLUB IS BEING ESTABLISHED AS A BOATING CLUB WITH BOTH POWER AND SAIL BOATS WELCOME.
Steve Herber agreed to be the first commodore.
Oct. 14, 2006 committee was formed to develop the bylaws and membership application. John Ellis, John Springer, John Owens, Steve Herber
Dec. 9, 2006 New bylaws and membership application presented and approved.
First Annual Meeting January 13, 2007
This is from the bylaws.
The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage and develop recreational boating, boating safety, boating education, and related activities, including sailing, power boating, cruising and social functions; to promote good fellowship and clean sportsmanship for the recreation, comfort and enjoyment of its members. No part of any net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member
Dues were established to be $300 per year half of which went into a capital improvement fund to be used for any future clubhouse or site improvements.
In 2013 dues were dropped to $200 with no more money being added to the fund.
In 2014 the intent is for dues to drop to $100 with the intention being for all dues to be spent each year for operating cost and events.
List of Commodores
Steve Herber 2006
John Owens 2007
Kirby Quirk 2008
Chuck Dryden 2009
John Ellis 2010
Warren Lyon 2011
Rick Walker 2012-2014
Other board members – Steve Lowe, Will Horton, Sherry Ellis, John Springer, Bob Pryor, Jim Stevenson, Lynn Easley, David Rozell, Lynette Ruby, Brit Ruby (everybody at the Spring Creek Meeting was on the initial board. Rozell was Vice Commodore for the first six months)
Social Directors have been key to or social events
Lynette and Brit Ruby, Brenda Herber with Sherry Ellis and Terry Lowe, May Rumrill, Mona Breeding, Dicksie Walker, Sherry and Dana Adams
These are all I can remember and looking at the forever membership roster they are the only ones I see that were.
Various events we’ve had
Jeremy Hood spoke about his ocean crossing as did his wife about her single handing accomplishments.
The Judge talked about sailing Croatia
The lady with the lake patrol spoke
Power boat cruises
Raft ups
We took a survey from the membership for events to have
2010 LYPC Saturday Fun Race Series Started by Jim Stevenson
WE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENT FREE
Membership
2009 – 26
2010 – 18
2011 – 18 Membership declining because of the year of the drought also previously Richard Kline died and the marina started having issues
2014 – 14