SLYC NEWS YOU CAN USE THIS WEEK!

August 22, 2023

The sun has yet to set on Summer 2023!

YOUR SLYC BOARD FOR 2023-2024

Thanks to everyone who attended the SLYC Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 19. In case you missed it, you can access a copy of the meeting agenda and the Directors' reports by clicking here.

Congratulations to all new and returning members of the SLYC Board:

1. Commodore – Greg Plant (1-year term)
2. Past Commodore (ex officio) – David Newton (1-year term)
3. Treasurer – Michele Macpherson (1-year term)*
4. Secretary – Beckie Bart (second year of 2-year term)
5. Membership – Andrew Parker (2-year term)
6. Operations – Tom Pitfield (second year of 2-year term)
7. Fundraising – Dave Bart (second year of 2-year term)
8. Communications – John (JC) Craig (second year of a 2-year term)
9. ASLC Liaison – Kelly Kennedy (2-year term)
10. Jr. Sailing – Dave Anderson (second year of a 2-year term)
11. Tennis & Pickleball – Alex Brooks-Hill (2-year term)
12. Tennis & Pickleball – Jody Scotchmer (2-year term)
13. Social – Jackie Hubbs (second year of 2-year term)
14. Member at Large (legal) – Kevin O’Callaghan (2-year term)
15. Member at Large (data/processes/Strategic Plan) – Amy Jacobs (2-year term)
16. Property (with subcommittee support) – Jason Colbert (1-year term)

*Kelly Wells will shadow Treasury in a non-voting role for a one-year term.

A reminder to all that this is a volunteer working board, and we'll be looking to fill subcommittees for the coming season and replace Directors whose terms expire after next summer.

Please think about how you can get involved and contact the directors you would like to help by emailing slycinfo@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and participation!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DOCK REMOVAL

We are looking for volunteers to help put away the Yacht Club docks on Saturday, September 16.

We'll start at 9am and should be done by noon. No experience required, and new faces are more than welcome as we tend to rely on the same small group of volunteers each year!

Even if you can only swing by for an hour or two, your help is greatly appreciated. Please let Jason Colbert know if you can make it at jasoncolbert29@gmail.com

ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Check out the exciting additions to our auction line-up and take advantage of the extended deadline!

New items:

• Tennis Tournament for Ten
• Sunset Sail with the Newtons
• Techstar 5 Step Dock Ladder & Ultra Solar Lights
• Lunch with Phil MacDonnell
• Foursome at Wildfire
• Leafs Tickets
• The Booklovers’ Dream: Kobo Libra 2 eReader

Still available:

• Advanced Ladies Night Sign-Up Summer 2024
• Advanced Friday Men's Drills Sign-Up Summer 2024
• Advanced Sunday Men's Drills Sign-Up Summer 2024
• CoreChair: The Healthiest Chair in the World!
• Raptors Tickets
• Sail with an Olympian!
• VIP Wanakuen 2024 Concert Tickets

Follow the instructions below to place your bids!

1. Go to https://app.galabid.com/2023auctionweek1
2. Click on the 'Register' button
3. Follow the instructions to complete registration.

Bidding will close for all items on Friday, August 25 at 5pm. Thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, contact Bethany Chittick at slycinfo@gmail.com or call 705-772-6716. 

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL UPDATES

Pickleball Tourney

Tennis Programming

Tennis lessons and clinics are running through Friday, August 25.

Many of our tennis pros, including Steven Wells, Aidan Quennec, Bobby Bart and a number of the junior pros, are also around and available after this Friday for anyone wanting to do a private lesson or run their own clinic. Please reach out to your pro of choice directly to arrange.

Our 2024 Head Tennis Pro

We're still interested in candidates for SLYC's Head Tennis Pro for Summer 2024. If you have any suggestions for candidates, please forward them to Alex Brooks-Hill and Jody Scotchmer at slycinfo@gmail.com

WEEKEND RACING UPDATE

Our final Weekend Races will take place this weekend! On Saturday, August 26, the Grace Leeming Collins Trophy is on the line, and on Sunday, August 27, it's the Gillespie Cup!

As a fun summer of racing winds down, some acknowledgments and insights:

• Thank you to our Advisory Group of Gord Welsh, Dave Anderson and Maclain Walsworth for their ideas and suggestions to strengthen Weekend Racing participation and engagement.
• We are grateful to our Junior Sailing Instructors who commit their weekend time to start the races. Maclain Walsworth was our Head Starter, with Assistants Rocky Walsworth, Sophie Green and Taylor Dalton.
• There was a significant increase in participation this year, with 15 boats in a number of races. Moving the courses closer to the Yacht Club, shorter races and offering two or three races each day proved successful.
• More Junior sailors participated this year, and 420s were made available to SLYC members. Unfortunately, there were more race days cancelled this year due to no wind!

And here are some Weekend Racing highlights from the summer:

• Rob Thompson and Sarah Sackville did an excellent job opening the season with the Annual Alumni Instructor vs Current Instructor Team Racing. The 2023 Instructor Team were the winners and Rob hosted a gathering afterwards.
• Last Saturday, SLYC Flags were presented to the following race winners:
• 420s: Peter Dipasquale and Sy Walsworth
• Optis: Thompson Keenan
• Lasers: Dave Anderson
• The Annual Catboat Regatta was successful with nine boats and some very close and competitive racing amid wild winds, capsizing and rudders coming off. Gord Welsh was the 2023 Champion, followed by Matt Ryder and Nick Strzalkowski. Sandy and Jennifer Beatty won the Prettiest Catboat for their new boat that Sandy restored.

Looking ahead, the new Catboat Commodore will be John Heine. A big thank-you to Gord Welsh for his eight years of service.

All sailboats are welcome to join us next year and there is no fee required.

See you on the water!

Tam Matthews

Weekend Race Director

DINNER DANCE LOST AND FOUND

If you're missing a wine glass or some cutlery from the Dinner Dance last Saturday, August 12, please check the kitchen area upstairs in the SLYC Clubhouse, where there are a number of clean and unclaimed items sitting on the counter.

SLYC is a family-friendly club with a strong sense of community, committed to providing excellent, sustainable sailing, tennis and social programs and events to meet the needs and wishes of our members.

Our volunteers and paid staff are dedicated to professional standards, which are achieved through effective leadership and skill development training, especially for younger members, to enhance their capabilities in their careers and community roles.

SLYC Board of Directors

http://www.slyc.ca/contact/