January 17th, 2026
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
Present at meeting: Brent Boyle, Karen Boyle, Steve Lowe, John Springer, Kitty Springer, Lynn Easley, Rich Munson, Dana Adams, Ben Hooks, Laura Hooks, Peter Pitonak, Luba Pitonak, Jim Stevenson, Jan Stevenson, Keith Olson, Crystal Olson.Call to order by Brent Boyle.
Approval of Minutes From Last Annual Meeting:
The minutes were presented by Lynn Easley.
Motion to accept minutes by Steve Lowe, seconded by John Springer.
Financial Report:
Financial report was submitted by John Springer.
Reported no change from the last monthly meeting report of 2026.
Financial report was submitted by John Springer.
Receipts:
Receipts for the year 2025 were $1,700.00, which are dues from seventeen members.
Disbursements:
Disbursements for the year 2025 were $2,513.96 and are summarized as follows.
$1,554.40 Social – Membership Meeting, Dock Social, and Christmas Party.
$600.00 Slip and Locker Rental.
$339.28 Equipment – Pump Rental, Tractor Tire Tubes, Propane, and Regulator.
$20.28 Copies.
Surplus/Deficit:
L.P.Y.C. had a cash deficit for the year 2025 of $813.96
General Comments:
The cash balance at December 31, 2025 was $15,437.51, which includes $9,144.61 in the capital fund. Ended the year with 17 members.
Treasury’s report was accepted by Peter Pitonak, seconded by Jim Stevenson.
New Business
Election of Directors and Officers:
No nominations were received from the members for the two full term director positions of Steve Lowe, and John Springer. Steve Lowe and John Springer agreed to reprise their director openings. By a voice vote with no objections from the floor, all candidates were elected for 2026.
For the year 2026 term, the board recommend officers were.
Brent Boyle – Commodore.
Steve Lowe – Vice Commodore.
John Springer – Treasurer.
Lynn Easley – Secretary.
The officers for 2026 were approved by voice vote with no objections.
LPYC Activities for 2026:
It’s planned to continue the Spring Fling Race and the Fall Turkey race and including the six spring and six fall races series and the Spring Fling and Fall Turkey regattas.
Tentative dates for the spring race series are March 7th, March 21st, April 4th, April 18th Spring Fling Regatta, May 2nd, May 16th, and May 30th.
Jim Stevenson reported he has a LPYC burgee that could be used for the winner of race series.
John Springer spoke with Tyler Yacht Club on having a swap meet with them. They were open to the idea with it taking place in the spring.
Luba Pitonak suggested having a joint dock party or social with Tyler Yacht Club due to them having more space and facilities at their location.
Kitty Springer suggested having a chili cook off or other type as an event.
Vision Committee Ideal:
Presented by Ben Hooks, suggested a committee made up of directors and members to have the focus of presenting ideas for activities that would be then presented to the board. It would consist of 3 or 4 short hour meetings that are narrowly focused on ideals for club activities. Ben will send out a communication asking for volunteers to serve on the committee.
Next Monthly Meeting:
The next monthly meeting for February is currently scheduled for February 14th.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ben Hooks, seconded by Peter Pitonak.