Dear SEAS Monmouth current members and former (2021) members,
I would like to welcome to the SEAS Monmouth board the following members who answered the call to volunteer using their skills and talents to represent the membership in administering the constitution and by laws, creating new plans, and serving as a voice for the membership.
- Vice-Commodore (Chairperson of the Education Committee) Svetlana Novikova
- Trustees 2025: Glen Noe, Ray Kimber, Viktor Bek
- Filling vacant Trustee 2023: John McDevitt
SEAS Monmouth ended our year with quite a few accomplishments.
- We raised funds to purchase and repair/enhance our new Catalina 30 SEAS the Breeze and put it in service after a launch party in July
- We had 3 basic sailing classes both online and in person during the summer with a total of 33 students
- We lost a dear friend in Jerry Grennan along with his “hard” marina. Many hands worked successfully to clean out all of the SEAS inventory, relocate it to other temporary homes, dispose of outdated or damaged items and boats. We accepted the donation of Jerry’s treasured McGregor and sold it to a new owner who will treasure it as well. We sold off some other unneeded inventory
- Launched a committee with Stan Alterman as chairperson to investigate the possibility of purchasing land for SEAS Monmouth to provide a centralized storage location for our inventory of trailerable boats
- Identified a critical need to address our skipper development and qualification needs. Jeanine Linse is chairperson of the Skipper Qualification and Development Committee which is tasked with creating a skill list for each of the 4 levels of SEAS skippers followed by the guidelines/protocols for an active Skipper Development Committee who will work with our members who apply to become a specific level of skipper. The committee is made up of members with a diverse level of knowledge. The skill list is expected to be presented to the board prior to the sailing season. The second phase is the creation of a Skipper Development Committee who will accept nominations for members desiring to become a specific level skipper and provide the mentoring and verification of their skills
- Successful Columbus Day weekend cruise and practical experience for the cruising course student
As we start 2022, I would like to provide you with some of our plans and invite you to join us in making them happen.
- I would like to invite you to join the 19 members who have joined as of the beginning of the month. We are offering a discount on individual and a family of 2 membership if you register by 2/15/22. The online pricing currently reflects that discount
- New for 2022: We are accepting family memberships of more than 2 members age 13 and up in the household/address. The cost of family member 3 or more is $10 each. If you would like to join as a family of 3 or more please email me for instructions as this is not currently updated in the online registration process. kruckdes@verizon.net
- Launch of the Skipper Qualification Guidelines prior to start of season
- Creation of the Skipper Development Committee prior to the start of the season. This is a great opportunity for those who are already a skipper at any level to volunteer to give back to our members to help them achieve their sailing goals
- Seeking to obtain 2 additional slips to put the Harpoons in the water for the summer on the Shrewsbury
- Continue to work on the outstanding repair/enhancement list on SEAS the Breeze
- Spring work sessions for all 3 types of boats where volunteers can enjoy working while meeting other members, learning new skills, as well as ensuring the fleet is ready to launch to start the season
- SEAS National Meeting will be hosted by Bergen chapter in March at the Nyack Yacht Club
- SEAS Monmouth will host Sail Fest in September
- Cruising Course in September/October
- Columbus Day Cruise on the Chesapeake
- Basic Sailing Classes at Brookdale/online - June, July, August are scheduled, and there may be an opportunity to have an online only class in May based on demand. Instructors, assistant instructors, water session instructors, safety boat operator are all volunteer opportunities
- Small boat days throughout the sailing season. Volunteer opportunities existing as greeter, towing, skippers
- Continue to search for possible land purchases
Every member is asked to volunteer for at least 4 hours per year. No skill is required for many of our activities. Some non-physical work includes working on some of the committees such as web, publicity, newsletter, and membership. There is place for everyone to donate their time. If you are unsure what to do, email me and I would be happy to assist. "Many hands make light work”.
Don’t forget the early bird registration renewal discount ends 2/15/22.
