September Beacon

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2024 Page 7 of 9

Shelley Sweier

Membership

-14 on waitlist. 5 waiting for deposits or additional information. - A copy of driver’s licenses is now required when applying for membership to confirm residency, etc. -My August Beacon report will remind members to advise the Membership Director of any membership changes – address, phone, boat, etc. -Membership needs to be reminded of policy regarding guest boats. Call before arrival, only one guest boat per weekend per member, EVERY boat arriving that is not a member needs to register no matter how long they will be on the island.

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary

No report.

Shelly Schroka

Supplies

Brief update on Bar activities this season.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

No report.

II. OLD BUSINESS

A. Non-Regional Membership Cap, New By-Law Language:

PROPOSED BY-LAW

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

F.

Non Regional

Members whose vessel’s “Home Port” is more than 35 miles from the North Channel Yacht Club will incur an additional 50% in annual membership dues. For those without a vessel or a designated “Home Port,” the “Home Port” will default to their legal residence . Members who joined before January 1, 2025, will be exempt from this increase. Non Regional members shall enjoy full privileges of membership including the right to vote and hold office. The amount of non-regional memberships at NCYC are limited to 10% of the total voting memberships. Members who joined before January 1, 2025, are included in this cap.