MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
Present at meeting: Ashley Tackett, Ben Hooks, John Springer, Peter Pitonak, Rich Munson, Steve Lowe, and Lynn Easley.
Call to order by Ashley Tackett.
Present Minutes from last meeting
The minutes were presented by Lynn Easley.
Motion to accept by John Springer, seconded by Ben Hooks.
Financial Report
Receipts:
Receipts through February 4th were $1,545.00, which are dues from sixteen members and the purchase of a bur-gee and a cap. Note: $100.00 of 2023 dues were received from a member in the prior year.
Disbursements:
The only disbursement so far this year was $471.86 for the Annual Meeting.
Surplus/Deficit:
Currently, L.P.Y.C. has a cash surplus of $1073.14.
General Comments:
The cash balance at February 4th, 2023 is $17,399.25. Expecting to lose a few members this year as several are moving away. Budget was presented based on previous years, expecting to spend about the same amount.
Motion to accept was by Peter Pitonak, seconded by Ben Hooks.
Old Business
Slip Waiting List:
Steve Lowe – Inner larger slip should one become available.
David Kinsey – Not sure if boat would fit in any of the slips.
Lynn Easley – Any available slip.
Ashley Tackett – Any available slip.
Barge Repairs:
John Springer built a corner post with braces to replace one of the pipe stanchion corners. Will install after the meeting.
New Business
Member Communications:
Steve Lowe has a copy of the membership list he has been keeping. He will share it with John Springer and Ashley Tackett to update contact lists for the members to help keep them informed.
Calendar of Events for 2023:
Discussed locations and dates for the series races and Spring and Fall Regatta races. The directors decided to go with the annul meeting suggestion of having the two main races on the main lake, and with the Saturday series races starting near the Lake Palestine Marina docks. Ben Hooks also suggested keeping the spring and fall series as separate events.
A Wednesday evening sail event was scheduled to gauge interest on having an evening weekday race/sail.
The April Fool’s Day flotilla could possibly be combined with a treasure hunt event.
Steve Lowe suggested some members might be interested in chartering a sailboat on Lake Michigan when John Springer is spending some time during the summer, and possibly have him showing the group some of his favorite locations.
The directors also went with the different host to host the third Friday socials. Discussions followed on what Third Fridays some of the directors could hold. Ben Hooks said he could host a movie night event at his house. Peter Pitonak offered to host an event his. Still have several summer third Friday events that need hosts.
Tentative Calendar.
Feb 17th – Third Friday Social. – Ashley Tackett.
March 15th – Wednesday evening sailboat race to gauge interest.
March 17th – Third Friday Social – John Springer.
March 18th – Board Meeting.
April 1st – Flotilla
April 15th – Series Race.
April 22 – Spring Cup & Dock Party
May 6th – Over night Raft Up.
May 13th – Series Race.
May 19th – Third Friday Social. - Ben Hooks Movie Night.
June 10th – Series Race.
June 16th – Third Friday Social. - Volunteer Host Needed.
July 21st – Third Friday Social. - Volunteer Host Needed.
Aug 18th – Third Friday Social. - Volunteer Host Needed.
Sept 9th – Series Race.
Sept 15th Third Friday Social. - Peter Pitonak.
Oct 7th – Series Race.
Oct 14th – Dock Party.
Oct 21 – Series Race.
Nov 4th – Turkey Fall Regatta & Dock Party.
Dec 9th – Christmas Party.
Jan 20th – Annual Meeting.
Mission and Vision Statements for the Club:
The Mission and Vision Statements will be reviewed at the next meeting to see if they need to be revised or updated.
Contact with New Upper Neches River Authority:
Steve Lowe volunteered to be on a committee to see if David Kinsey and others would like to set up a meeting with the Upper Neches River Authority new manger to discuss possible options for the Lake Palestine Yacht Club, including facilities and buoys.
Contact with Lake Palestine Marina:
Peter Pitonak suggested talking to the marina owners as a club about the condition of some of the docks.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
The next monthly meeting is currently scheduled for March 18th at Smoke Monkey at 11:30 am.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Ben Hooks, seconded by Peter Pitonak.