San Diego Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club October The Scuttlebutt 2020 2606 N. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA. 92109-6833 Phone (858) 450-6457 SDMBBSC.org Originated March 4, 1940 ~ 80 Years MEMBERS ONLY
SHOW TIME AT THE SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY BOAT & SKI CLUB
All performances on Outdoor Patio
Friday, Oct 9th – 7 pm to 10 pm • Jimmy Lewis • Front man of San Diego hometown favorites Super unloader, Jimmy Lewis’ formidable songwriting, versatile singing and brilliant guitar work is on a level all its own. “So suggestive, evocative and downright poetic... Lewis has schooled himself at the feet of the masters!” His musicianship is as memorable as your first kiss and has led him and his band to sharing the stage with the likes of legends. Strap yourself to your seat, ‘cause you’re about to be blown away!
Friday, Oct 16 – 7 pm to 10 pm • Reverend Stickman • He plays alternative folk rock, with a twist of the blues,” says San Diego singer songwriter Reverend Stickman. “The music is a guitar-driven and an unconventional fusion of Americana and alternative. Most of my songs are stories from some place or time in my life. San Diego acoustic guitar legend and winner of SD Songwriters Guild Best Song of 2011. He combines amazing guitar skills with soulful vocal harmony to please audiences of all kinds. Whether it's covering radio songs from the 60's to the present or laying down original tunes, don't miss the chance to see this show!
Friday, Oct 23 – 7 pm to 10 pm • Astra Kelly • A prolific guitar player, vocalist & songwriter, she has over her own business savvy and creative spirit, into a pure artist. Kelly has successfully driven her own music career, released six records on her own Rockaway record label, turned the county numbers times and hosted her own radio show. Astra is an exceptional talent with a lyric-based, melodic sound is a rich fusion of her Chicago roots in funk and blues merged with indie rock, folk/Americana and acoustic elements is not only omnipresent within her original compositions but, her deep catalog of personally tailored popular songs, as well.
Saturday, Oct 24 – 4 pm to 7 pm • The Reflectors • The seasoned six-piece group prides itself on mixing quality vocals and musicianship with high energy hits that will have you spending the night on the dance floor! Come out and experience The Reflectors, one of th best '80's bands in San Diego! Continued - see Page 4 Commodore Kevin Witherell Comments Page 2
Greetings Boat Club Members,
September was a great month at the Club, as we were able to open up the inside, on a limited basis, and we were able to provide some fantastic entertainment, provided at no cost to the Club, by a few valued members. I would like to personally thank Christopher Dale, Dave Granillo, and Gary Brownell for either playing with, or organizing the three acts that we were able to enjoy during the month. And, not only did we have fun, all three of days when we had live entertainment were very profitable for the club.
On that note, I am happy to announce that starting the second weekend in October LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY NIGHTS are returning to the club. We have booked some of our favorite solo acoustic performers to play outside on the patio throughout the month. We will be closely monitoring sales numbers on those days to make sure that having the entertainment is profitable for the club, so PLEASE come down on those nights for dinner to support your Club and also to support some of our favorite local San Diego musicians.
I would also like to thanks and commend Tanya DeLong for hosting another very successful work party on Saturday Sept 12th. We had a great turn out, and got a lot accomplished, so thank you to everyone who contributed on that day. The board and the flag appreciate your dedication and commitment.
While we have made A LOT of progress in 2020 towards our goal of making the Club a more enjoyable and functional facility, but we still have some things to improve beloved but aging club. The primary focus for now is getting the gate repaired, and maintained. We are currently working on a three-phased repair plan to get the gate working 100% properly. We have completed Phase I, and are working on approving funding for Phases II and III. We hope to have everything completed by the end of this year. We have also entered into a maintenance contract with the company doing the repairs, so going forward we should have minimal or zero issues once the project is complete, and we go into regular maintenance phase.
Also, just another reminder that first nominations for our 2021 election are just around the corner, at the October board meeting, so keep that in mind if you are interested for running for office.
Stay safe everyone and I hope to see you all at the Club very soon. Regards, Commodore Kevin Witherell
FLAG AND BOARD MEETINGS ~ October 20, 2020 ~ Tuesday @ 7 p.m. (The third Tuesday of the month) If you have items for the Board contact Commodore Kevin Witherell in advance to place on Agenda. See the Board in Action. Club Members are encouraged to attend Flag Meetings. FIRST NOMINATIONS Tonight is First Nominations ~ Pages 11-12-13 for Nominations/Elections Information Cathleen Flowers Election Chairperson They are always welcomed to attend the Board Meeting. Let your voice be heard and come to the meetings. For the October Flag and Board Meeting it will be both Zoom and in-person. We will email instructions for the meeting a few days in advance. Commodores ~ First and Second Vices ~ New Members Page 3
First Vice Commodore, Jack Porath
The mandated restrictions by the Governor and the County of San Diego remain and we are doing everything we can possibly do to adhere to the dictates to keep members and guests safe and continuing the business. When and where possible, we are bringing some live entertainment for your pleasure and opening the galley when feasible. Please understand that it is not at all pleasant to continually wear masks in a hot galley and when working behind the bar. Thank them for what they do for you and please take into consideration any food or drink delays caused by the change of serving venues, both outside and inside. As it causes us some delays, it is also causing problems for the staff. Take care and God Bless. Jack Porath First Vice Commodore
Second Vice Commodore Maria Potter-Wood
Happy October! Today, Mike and I went to visit Don Webb at Summer Place a hospice center in El Cajon. He was in good spirits, chatty as always, and telling us that he has made peace with himself. He looked good and was happy to see us.
I have continued to water, tend to the plants and clean up the patio every Friday for the enjoyment of all members. I want to thank Chuck Quillen for welding one of the broken patio chairs. You did a great job Chuck! Have you noticed that about 5-6 patio chairs are missing? About two and a half years ago someone borrowed a stack of 10 chairs, they were never returned. This year, I noticed that around the end of June thru July other chairs went missing. We always had 6 chairs to a table and about 8 chairs around the fire pit, now we have about 4 chairs around the fire pit.
Next month, I will start the Christmas Drive for personal care items for the homeless teenagers at the Storefront without my co-chair of many years, Anita Sgobba. If you would like to co-chair this very rewarding event, please contact me. The Storefront is under the auspices of the City of San Diego Youth Services. More information will be forthcoming next month.
Jen Ramelb, Secretary/Website Calendar
New Members Voted in at the September 2020 Meeting: Martin & Kathleen Carr Jeffrey & Bobbi Cawdrey Mike & Dawn DeBever (returning members) Hillary Heath & Lucien Perreault Matthew Edwards & Kathleen Pollett Kenneth & Kem Taylor
Please make an effort to greet our newest members and make them feel a special part of our Boat Club Family. Entertainment ~ Clean-Up Day Page 4
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Friday, October 30th – 7 pm to 10 pm • Rhea • Rhea Makiaris is an East Coast bred, West Coast raised musical sensation. With a natural ear for music and knack for picking up instruments, she is a self-taught riot of a minstrel with a honey voice and a yen for old school R&B. Rhea transports her listeners back to a golden age of music, when all a performer needed to entertain was a guitar and an exceptional voice. Entertainment by Christopher Dale ~ [email protected]
CLEAN-UP DAY
Hello everyone! Our clean-up day was a success as usual. Kudos to the Ikuna Koa team as 14 members of the paddling club showed up and worked hard! We also had a couple of eager members, Steele Young and Brian Niznik, who started early and got things going! Chris Dale also came in early to set up the stage for the band later that day. The clean-up crew (in alphabetical order) included:
Jeff Caufield, Carlos Cuervo, Chris Dale, Dave & Tanya DeLong, Mica Gaila, Paula Goleta, Kristen Luther, Cash Martin, Hau Oli Martin, Justice Martin, Kai Martin, Keona Martin, Mikaela Martin, Corey Mitskevich, Brian Niznik, Ian Poirier, Greg Shaw, Eddie Villavicencio, Steele Young
When I arrived, Steele was weed-whacking away, Brian picking up trash and big items from around the boatyard, Chris was setting up the stage, and the Ikuna Koa team was going to town cleaning their equipment and area, including their shed (which as you may have noticed they are currently remodeling and looks amazing!). A crew from Ikuna Koa tackled the massive plants around the front and side of the clubhouse which took the better part of the day and they did an incredible job. Dave was weed-whacking around the fence by the Rose Canyon bike trail and I ended up picking up trash around the whole property. I was pleasantly surprised to only fill one bag. Thank you everyone for doing your best to keep the area clean.
I found the most trash around the lawn. I also found a LOT of cigarette butts not only in the gravel area behind the kitchen but in the sandbox and all around the property and lawn areas. SMOKERS please be mindful and responsible. We have plenty of ashtrays and buckets, not to mention trash cans, for you to dispose of cigarette butts. Our club is a family club with kids and pets, and cigarette butts are toxic to both as they would very likely eat or handle them. So PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS PROPERLY!!!
Although we are still bound by social distancing and wearing masks when around others, it was really great to see so many familiar and lovely friends come together to pitch in...and we did it while staying safe! We have yet to schedule our next Clean-Up day, but will most likely be scheduled around mid-January. If you have any ideas for clean-up and projects, please email them to me at [email protected]. This will help us continue to work on keeping our club beautiful and enjoyable.
As always, we still need some basic tools. If you have any spares you were planning on donating, please contact Corey Mitskevich. Thank you again to the clean-up crew, you rock! Tanya Llera DeLong Club Page 5 SDMBB&SC BAR & GALLEY HOURS INDOOR SEATING NOW OPEN Members, Based on recent revised guidance from the county, we have decided to expand our operations with following revised guidelines: • There will be limited seating at the bar, and in the bar area (up to 25% capacity) starting Thursday, Sept. 10th • Masks required at all times, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, unless seated at a table or sitting at the bar • *Due to county mandate, a qualifying menu item must be purchased with your first beverage purchase.
NEW HOURS Sunday Hours BAR 9 am – 7 pm Galley Open 10 am – 6 pm - Breakfast items until 1pm only Lunch items available 1 to 6 pm Sunday Football
Monday Night Bar Opens @ 3pm to 10 pm - Monday Night Football $2 hot dogs/chili dogs available for purchase Martini Monday specials available all night: Vanilla, Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan, Sour Apple, Chocolate, Classic Gin/Vodka and more!
Thursday BAR OPEN 3 pm – 10 pm - Thursday Night Football Giant pizza by the slice $2.
Friday BAR OPEN 3pm – 10 pm - GALLEY OPEN 4pm – 8pm Regular Friday Night Menu Appetizers available starting at 4pm
Saturday BAR 12 pm – 9 pm Grilled hamburger and hotdog plates will be available for sale from 2pm – 8pm
WHEN San Diego County Public Health Orders changes the Board of Directors will notify members.
Menu: subject to change – See SDMBBSC.com, check date of event for menu. Events: see SDMBBC.COM for all events/activities EVENTS CANCELLED: DUE TO CORONAVIRUS: Casino Night ~ Blind Ski Fundraiser Halloween Party Thanksgiving ~ TBD Birthdays/Anniversaries. ~ Blind Ski Clinic ~ Convair Ski Club Page 6
Birthdays & Health & Wellness By Hayley Gurriell Anniversaries In the Scuttlebutt and at the Flag Meetings we like to remember members and their families, and acknowledge loved ones that are ill or some that have passed away. On the bright side we like to recognize weddings and the birth of new babies. Please leave any items with the Bartenders or email Hayley Gurriell: [email protected] We will send cards, plants and/or flowers as the October Birthdays occasion warrants.
Dave Walker 1 Flowers were sent to Elena Bishop, whose Father Hale Abels 5 recently passed away. Greg Blithe 8 Kathy Adams 9 A plant arrangement was sent to Mike Wood who Jan Troth 9 was in the Hospital earlier in September and is now Mark Hackbart 10 recovering. Dan Smith 10 I would like to thank the membership for the Nicole Yee 11 beautiful garden basket full of a variety of tropical Carol Young 11 plants. At a time, when I was not feeling well and Kelly Knight 14 also feeling down, to see the arrival of the basket Christopher Hufnagel 15 was up lifting. Thank you, all Mike Wood. Michelle Adams 16 Don Webb (Long time member & former Board Jack Porath 16 member) is in hospice care at Summer Place, the Ron Feliciano 18 address is below. Flowers and candies were sent to Brad Baker 20 him. Cards would be appreciated. Jim Dutton 20 Summer Place Amy Boyd 21 1739 Summer Place Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021 Craig & Cheryl Smith 21 Alex Cody 24 Convair Ski Club Rene Donner 25 Kenneth Steele 27 Boating is currently limited to family only. And no Lisa Lynch 28 river trips until the fall. Watch for News on Karon May 30 Boating. We've had to cancel all our regular bay Shawn Johnson 30 skiing and river trips due to the COVID19 closures, Robert Silva 30 nothing currently scheduled for us. Kerry Thompson 30 Steve Trudgen, President & Glenn Gentile Mikaela Kalauli 31 TEXT MESSAGES October Anniversaries By Roger Bradley
Mike Laule & Roby Bradbury 3 The Club has ability to send text messages to your Scott & Susie Byrnes (1985) 12 mobile phone. We will send updates. To "opt in" & receive text messages, go: mobile phone and Rick Cardenas&Laura Masott 15 Text SDMBBSC to number 46786. John & Robin Hellen (1993) 30
“Bunco Babes ~ Rental Events ~ Facebook ~ Text Messages ~ Golf Tournament ~ IK Shed 7
“BUNCO BABES”
The Monthly Bunco has been Canceled Until Further Notice. We need a new chairperson or persons. If interested give me a call. Our Chairperson Michelle Waterman has relocated to Florida. We meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and finish early. We also welcome your friends, Family, Co-workers and neighbors. We look forward to having a great night of games and laughter! New to Bunco? It’s simple, we will teach you. Sonya Chandler (858) 450-6457 or email: [email protected]
Rental Events Coordinator: Amy Schuler
Members: If you are planning on scheduling an event or rental (large or small), Contact: rental manager [email protected]. Please check the SDMBB&SC Calendar for open Event dates: Website link: Calendar - Events link: https://sdmbbsc.org/events.An Initial Event Package will be emailed to you. After all the forms are completed, return to Amy. Event booking dates are ‘tentative’ until all required paperwork and funds have been received. NOTE: Member Events. The sponsored member is Responsible for returning the area for the event back to the original. Facebook & Social Media By: Amy Schuler
The Boat Club is on FACEBOOK . Amy posts activities, upcoming events and photos. You may call the club (858) 270-0840
TEXT MESSAGES By Roger Bradley
The Club has ability to send text messages to your mobile phone. We will send updates. To "opt in" & receive text messages, go: mobile phone and Text SDMBBSC to number 46786.
Mark Penaflor: Re: Golf Tournament Hi Y’all Boat Club Members, family and friends! We are still in a temporary holding pattern regarding our Boat Club Golfing major, as the science, the Governor, our President, and our herd immunity work things out. This gives you more time to hone your golfing (and drinking?) skills, and see if you are up to the task of taking down the reigning champions of team Warren, Penaflor, Penaflor and Dyer, who scored a club record 15 under par at the 2019 Toournament. Pretty amazing. In the mean time, some advice from a pretty cool 4-legged caddie: wash those hands, wear your masks, say it don’t spray it, be socially distant, and birdie up! 4!!!!
Updates Ikuna Koa Shed Ikuna Koa Outrigger Canoe Club by Paula Goleta Page 8 Financials by Roger Bradley, Financial Secretary Page 9 Officers @ Board of Directors ~ Committees ~ Employees ~ October 2020 Page 10
~ Officers and Board of Directors for 2020 ~ Commodore: Kevin Witherell (858) 357-3675 [email protected] Past Commodore: Jonathan Schoen (917) 549-7614 [email protected] 1st Vice Commodore: Jack Porath (858) 366-8630 [email protected] 2nd Vice Commodore: Maria Potter-Wood (619) 977-3448 [email protected] Treasurer: Renee Donner (858) 922-6840 [email protected] Financial Secretary: Roger Bradley (619) 508-682 [email protected]. Secretary: Jen Ramelb (408) 472-1088 [email protected]. Sergeant at Arms: Kevin Peterson (818) 497-7925 [email protected] Board of Directors: Tanya DeLong (619) 251-5424 [email protected] Cathleen Flower (619) 994 3722 [email protected] Ron George (858) 279-7384 [email protected] Paula Goleta (619) 952 4713 [email protected] Lisa Gunner (858) 204-7677 [email protected] Committee Chairpersons Bar Manager Kevin Peterson [email protected] Bar Manager Victoria Kruser [email protected] Blind Ski Clinic Ron George (858) 279-7384 Boat Yard Manager Corey Mitskevich [email protected] Budget Kevin Witherell [email protected] Bunco Babes Contact Sonya [email protected]. Clean Up Day Chair. Tanya DeLong [email protected] Convair Ski Team Steve Trudgen www.sdwaterski.org Dock Master Corey Mitskevich [email protected] Election Chairperson Cathleen Flowers [email protected] Entertainment Christopher Dale [email protected] Fly Tying Chuck Waterman (619) 203-6292 Galley Manager Jack Porath (858) 454-6801 Health & Wellness Hayley Gurriell [email protected] Ikuna Koa Pres. Paula Goleta (858) 454-6801 (619) 952-4713 Lease/Move Jonathan Schoen [email protected] Membership Jim Dutton [email protected] Merchandise Kevin Peterson [email protected] Patio/Prop Donations Maria Potter-Wood (619) 977-3448 Scuttlebutt Editor Sonya Chandler [email protected] Webmaster Vacant Contact Commodore Website Calendar Jen Ramelb [email protected] Employee Contacts Bookkeeper/Office Mgr. Brandi Linn (619) 847-7113 [email protected] Rental Events Amy Schuler [email protected]
Editor’s Corner By Sonya Chandler. The Scuttlebutt deadline is Wednesday, October 28 (Final Day) for the November 2020 issue. Items and photos are needed for Scuttlebutt. The Newsletter is on the website. If you change your email notify Jen Ramelb. Advise me if I do not have your Anniversaries & Birthdays. Printed copies are available in the Scuttlebutt location in the hall. Thanks. Phone (858) 450-6457 or email: [email protected]. Elections ~ 2021 Nominations for Officers & Board ~ Bylaws Page 11 Upcoming Elections: Nominations for Officers and Board Cathleen Flowers – Election Chairperson Now is the time to starting thinking about the CLUB ELECTIONS. Be a Candidate OR Encourage others to run. Positions are open, competition welcome!!! This is a critical year and we need strong; capable, dependable and leadership to represent our club for continued success and plan for the future of the Boat Club.
As Nominating Chairperson I will present the slate of Officers at the Flag Meeting October 20, 2020. If you are a candidate for an Office please let me know and will place your name on the Slate of Officers. You also have the option of running from the floor; you must be present and give permission to place your name as a candidate. Please obtain the members acceptance prior to nominating them for office. Second Nomination will be from the floor. Do you have any suggestions for members to run for office? Candidates: place flyers and posters around the Club. Questions? Let me know -ASAP Cathleen Flowers - [email protected]
Offices Open for Candidates: The following dates to remember: Commodore: October 20th -1st Nominations First Vice Commodore: (Candidates to be current within 60 days) Second Vice Commodore: November 3rd - 2nd Nominations Treasurer: (Note there are 2 Flag Meetings in Nov.) Financial Secretary: October 28 -Last day/req. Absentee Ballot (20 days) Secretary: November 2nd - bring delinq. accts current (15 days) Sergeant at Arms: November 17th - Elections 1:00 - 7 p.m. Board of Directors: Polls close at 7 p.m. (3 Positions Open) November 17th - Flag Meeting 7 p.m./Elections Returning Board: • Cathleen Flowers • Lisa Gunner •Vacant (Fill Tom B. Position - 1 yr) Retiring Board: • Tanya DeLong, Ron George and Paula Goleta • Election Committee/count votes & announce results. Installation & Dinner–January 9, 20201
If interested in an Office or would like to know more about the positions or the duties of the Officers, please contact any of the Board Members or myself. Duties are also listed in the following Election Rules. The existing Board will guide and support you. Volunteer to chair or assist on a Committee. See Bylaws for duties of positions. Volunteer! THE CLUB NEEDS YOU!
It’s also the time of year to recognize members that have gone above and beyond the call of duty; take time to select that someone special. At elections, we vote on the “Man and Women of the Year!” There are many individuals that should be “Man and Women” every year but only one man and one woman receives this mark of distinction. Each time the award is received it is wonderful and a great honor! Man and Woman of the Year will be announced at the Installation Dinner January 9, 2021.
VOLUNTEERS needed for Election Committee. We need help to telephone and contact members. Volunteers are required to maintain Polls 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Shifts 1 to 3:00 p.m., 3 to 4:30 p.m., 4:30 to 6 p.m., 6 to 7:30 p.m. - two members required for each shift). Tellers are required to count the ballots (7). Please volunteer and advise what time you are available. The committee members cannot be running for office or have family members as candidates. PLAN TO ATTEND THE FLAG MEETINGS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
ELECTION BYLAWS: (Amended June 21, 2016) ARTICLE VII – ELECTIONS SECTION 1 - The Commodore shall appoint a nominating chairperson, which shall present a slate of officers and Board Members at the meeting required by SECTION 3 of this article. All candidates for office must be Flag Members in good standing and be able to represent the Club in a respectable, legal, credible and reputable manner.
BYLAWS – Continued Elections Bylaws ~ Continued Page 12 SECTION 2 - Prior to the election the Commodore shall establish an election committee no less than 30 calendar days prior to First Nominations. The election committee shall be comprised of no less than 3 and no more than 5 individuals who are not on the current board and are not running for office. The responsibility of the board is to validate that the voting processes is in accordance with these Bylaws, validating the total ballot count, presenting the voting results to the Board of Directors and announcing the results of the tally after the voting has been closed. The tally shall include the total numbers of votes for each candidate. The committee shall sign and date voting results. SECTION 3 - Nominations for Officers and Directors shall be made at the meeting in October and again at the first meeting in November. Nominations for Officers and Directors shall be closed at the meeting in November by proclamation of the Commodore after he/she shall have determined by three (3) enquiries that there are in fact no further nominations. SECTION 4 - It shall be the responsibility of the Election Committee Chairperson to have proper ballots prepared for the election. The ballot shall contain the names of those nominated for each office, plus nominations for the Board of Directors and at least one blank space for write-in candidates. A ballot cast for an eligible member shall count even though such member may not have been nominated. SECTION 5 - For the election of officers, in the event no Member receives a simple majority of votes cast, the Commodore shall cause the two members who receive the greatest number of votes to be balloted upon again in order that one may receive a majority present and eligible to vote, who shall, upon acceptance of the office, be declared elected. For the election of Directors, the nominees receiving the greatest plurality of votes shall be declared elected. In case of a tie vote for the last office, additional votes shall be had to break the tie. SECTION 6 - REGULAR BALLOTING: Elections shall be conducted on the day of the second Flag Meeting in November at the SDMBBSC. Voting shall be done that day at the Clubhouse beginning at 1:00PM, and continuing until closing at 7:30PM except for a possible "run off" ballot, which will be decided by the members present and eligible to vote at the normal Flag meeting. SECTION 7 - All ballots shall be numbered. This number shall be separated from the ballot and the ballot deposited into the ballot box by a member of the Election Committee. The number will be returned to the voter and MUST BE RETAINED by the voter. In case of a "run off" ballot, this number must be surrendered to the Election Committee to receive a "run off" ballot. The Election Committee may require any Member to show picture identification. SECTION 8 - ABSENTEE BALLOTS (Including Out of County/State Ballots): Any Member having a valid reason that requires an absentee ballot must request said ballot, in writing or e- mail and stating the reason, from the Election Committee Chairperson. The out of county member must request, in writing, no later than twenty (20) calendar days before election, their desire and intention to vote in the election. The Election Committee Chairperson shall issue to each member, whom he/she deems eligible, an absentee ballot. The voter must adhere to the following procedures to return the ballot to the SDMBBSC. 1. Place the marked ballot (Unsigned) in an envelope and seal envelope. 2. The sealed envelope shall be placed in an outer envelope with member name printed and, once sealed, signature on the outer envelope. DO NOT SIGN THE BALLOT or Inner Envelope. 3. Return by mail to the Financial Secretary. 4. The Financial Secretary must receive the ballot prior to the close of election at 7:30PM on Election Day for the ballot to be counted. SECTION 9 - It shall be the responsibility of the Commodore to cause the above Sections 4, 5, and 6 to be published in the October and November issues of the Scuttlebutt. SECTION 10 - It is the responsibility of the Financial Secretary to prepare a report for the Election Committee of all members eligible to vote the night prior to the Election no later than 7:00PM. Any Member over 60 calendar days delinquent is not eligible to vote. Members have until 15 calendar days prior to election to become fully current (no delinquencies) to be eligible to vote. ARTICLE VIII – BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 1 - The Board of Directors shall be elected by the Flag Membership and consist of the seven (7) officers and six (6) other Flag Members as provided in these Bylaws. The position of Rear Commodore shall be filled by the immediate past Commodore and shall become a member of the board. The term of office of the elected Directors shall be for two (2) years for the six (6) non-officer elected directors, however, three (3) of their number shall be elected each year for a two (2) year term starting on January First (1st) and ending on December Thirty First (31st) of the second year. SECTION 2 - The Board of Directors shall conduct the business of the SDMBBSC and perform such other responsibilities not specifically reserved to the membership herein. SECTION 3 - Seven Board of Directors present shall constitute a quorum, except as hereinafter provided. SECTION 4 - If a vacancy shall exist on the Board of Directors, those remaining Directors present at a regular meeting, or at a special meeting called for the purpose, shall have the power to fill such vacancy. If only one (1) Director shall remain, he/she shall have the power to fill all vacancies, except that the Flag Members shall have the power upon written notice to the Commodore by five (5) or more, to hold an election and elect Directors who shall replace the Directors so elected by the remnant of the Board of Directors. SECTION 5 - If a vacancy shall exist in the elective offices of the SDMBBSC, to which succession is not herein provided, the Board of Directors shall elect from the membership a person to complete the unexpired term of the vacated office. Elections Bylaws ~ Continued Page 13 BYLAWS – Continued SECTION 6 - The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors including Flag meetings and special meetings. The Commodore shall run the meeting according to Robert’s Rules as defined for a Board of Directors with twelve or more Directors. The Commodore shall have one (1) vote in all matters coming before the Board, and an additional vote if such is necessary to break a tie. SECTION 7 - Any Flag member in good standing shall be eligible to be elected as a Director. SECTION 8 - The Board of Directors shall meet on notification by the Commodore, or by any four (4) Directors, as soon after the installation of Officers as practicable, and thereafter according to a schedule established by the Board of Directors. Special meetings may be called by the Commodore, or by any four (4) Directors, provided that each Director shall have been notified in person, e-mail or by telephone not less than twenty four hours (24), or by first class mail to his/her last known address not less than forty eight (48) hours prior to such meeting. All e-mail correspondence shall be acknowledged with return e-mail or telephone call. ARTICLE IX – OFFICERS SECTION 1 - The elective Officers of the SDMBBSC shall be: 1. Commodore. 2. First Vice-Commodore. 3. Second Vice-Commodore. 4. Treasurer. 5. Financial Secretary. 6. Secretary. 7. Sergeant at Arms. Rear Commodore is not an elected position. See SECTION 11. SECTION 2 – Their terms of office shall be January 1 to December 31. SECTION 3 - COMMODORE. The duties of the Commodore shall be those ordinarily delegated to a President, and shall include presiding at all meetings and enforcement of all rules and regulations of the SDMBBSC. The Commodore shall cause an accounting and inventory to be made during the months of July and January of each year and shall report the results of same to the Board of Directors. The Commodore casts the deciding vote on deadlocked committees, represents the organization, signs all legal documents, supervises the activities of the organization, represents or speaks on behalf of the membership, directs the SDMBBSC in such a manner as to promote good will, growth and sound policies. The Commodore shall also assume the office of Rear Commodore for the year (s) following his/her term as Commodore until replaced by natural succession of the outgoing Commodore. SECTION 4 - FIRST VICE-COMMODORE. The duties of the First Vice-Commodore shall be to assist the Commodore in the performance of his/her duties and to preside in his/her absence. In the event of death, disability or resignation of the Commodore, the First Vice-Commodore shall succeed to this office for the remainder of the term of office. SECTION 5 - SECOND VICE-COMMODORE. The duties of the Second Vice-Commodore shall be to assist the Commodore as directed. If for any reason there shall be a vacancy in the position of First Vice-Commodore, the Second Vice-Commodore shall succeed to this office for the remainder of the term of office. SECTION 6 - TREASURER. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to receive all monies from the Financial Secretary and pay same out upon order of the Commodore, with the approval of the Board of Directors; keep a joint and accurate account thereof; and to make reports at the meetings of the membership. The Treasurer shall keep the funds of the SDMBBSC on deposit in a reputable bank and/or shall invest the same as directed by the Commodore upon approval of the Board of Directors. Disbursement shall be made by check, signed by any two of the following: The Commodore, the First Vice-Commodore or Second Vice- Commodore, or the Treasurer. Checks may not be signed by two (2) members of the same family including domestic partners. SECTION 7 - RESIGNATION, DEATH OR DISABILITY OF TREASURER. In the event of death, resignation or disability of the Treasurer, the Commodore shall be custodian of the funds and documents until a successor is named as herein provided. A replacement Treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Directors within 30 calendar days. SECTION 8 - FINANCIAL SECRETARY. The duties of the Financial Secretary shall be to collect all monies due to the SDMBBSC, pay the same over to the Treasurer, and take a receipt thereof, maintain a true and accurate list of members, and other such duties as the Commodore may prescribe. SECTION 9 - SECRETARY. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep the minutes of the meetings as required by these Bylaws, and such other secretarial duties as the Commodore may require. SECTION 10 - SERGEANT AT ARMS. The duties of the Sergeant-At-Arms shall be to keep order at meetings, police and protect the property of the SDMBBSC, and other such duties as the Commodore may require. SECTION 11 - REAR COMMODORE. The Rear Commodore shall assist the Commodore in a smooth transition and in other matters as mutually agreed. In the event the Rear Commodore is either disabled or no longer a member the position shall remain vacant until such time as the position is filled by the natural succession of current Commodore to Rear Commodore. The Rear Commodore is not an elected position. SECTION 12 - REMOVAL OF AN OFFICER. An Officer may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of eligible Flag Members present and voting at a special meeting of the membership called for that specific purpose, provided that at a previous board meeting (non- flag meeting) a two-thirds (2/3) majority present and voting shall have voted in favor of such removal.
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