2024 - 02 - Beacon

FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Happy February! 2024 NCYC membership dues were to be paid by January 31, 2024. If you haven’t sent your check in, please contact me as soon as possible. For a better understanding of Club Bylaws and Policies regarding late payments, please refer to Bylaw Article V. Fees, Dues and Penalties Section 2 and Club Policy under Annual Dues Payment for an explanation. Any issues with scheduled weekend work hours should be directed to Mark Javery, Secretary. If you wish to change or submit a photo to be included in the 2024 Roster, please contact me, Shelley Sweier, Membership Director. We have had some questions regarding work hours and Club requirements. As you are aware, a Club membership includes not only the monetary payment depending on the member status, but Club Policy states under “Membership Work Requirements – Each member is required to work his or her minimum obligated hours as determined by the NCYC Board of Directors. Current NCYC Board of Directors approved work hour requirements: Boating and Non-Boating members: 20 hours per Membership – 16 hours on an O.D. weekend and 4 hours working at an Elite Brigade or Work Party (spring or fall) or 4 hours hosting a special event. Senior Members: 12 hours per Membership (8 hours on an O.D. weekend and 4 hours working at an Elite Brigade or Work Party (spring or fall) or 4 hours hosting a special event. Junior Members: 10 hours per Membership (8 hours on an O.D. weekend and 2 hours working a special event or at an Elite Brigade or Work Party (spring or fall). Bartending events does not count towards the required work hours. A membership includes individuals and/or married couples while residing at the same legal address. If one is unable to complete work hours, it is expected that the other individual under the membership will complete all required hours. If there are unexpected circumstances, please contact the Board of Directors and issues will be addressed on an individual basis.

For planning, following are the work dates scheduled for 2024:

April 13 – Elite Brigade April 20 – Elite Brigade April 27 – Elite Brigade

May 11 – First Spring Work Party May 18 – Second Spring work Party

October 12 – First Fall Work Party October 19 – Second Fall Work Party

(PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN IN WHEN YOU ATTEND A WORK PARTY TO GET CREDIT FOR THE 4 HOURS!)

I’m looking forward to serving your membership needs in 2024. Please contact me with any questions – sasweier@gmail.com or 248-330-2141.

Shelley Sweier, 2024 NCYC Membership Director