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March/April, 2004 Sail/Race Seminar Open to Everyone Volunteers Needed for '04 Season by Trudy Durand ink summer—as in warm sun, sparkling water, laughter and people having a good time while making a difference. You could be part of all that, and I challengc e yourself a bit. Join the group that helps run SSYC's outstanding Sail Race program. But you say, you are a power boater, or a non-boater, don't know a thing about sailing and it looks so...intense, so...complicated. Think again. You love summer, water and a good friendly group that enjoys what they do. You are willing to learn, and you have pride in what you do. Read on for a great opportunity. An informal seminar is being offered on Saturday, April 3 in the upstairs dining room to COMPASS let you know what it's all about. Volunteering is very fashionable at SSYC. It's fun LAT. 43° 0 MIN. N LONG. 87° 53 MIN. W while making a difference helping a very well run program. Carol and Erv Schloemer, power boaters, have volunteered on the Sail Race committee boat for about a dozen years. "It's a lot of fun. Our son races with a crew and we wanted to watch. It really is a well organized program. We also have started the Queen's Cup race for the last six years or so," Carol said with enthusiasm in her voice. Unfortunately an injury will keep her off the Lily E. this year, and Erv will be traveling a lot. Fresh talent is needed. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for a new member, with or without sailing experience. Or maybe you are a spouse or friend of a sail racer and you like being where there's action. You will learn the mechanics of setting a course, starting and running a race. On the Lily E. you will have a slot to fill, maybe working the flags, spotting starts and finishes, or completing the paperwork and bringing the results to the scorers. There is always a Club Race Officer on board who's in charge and ready to help. He makes the calls. It's a well-run program and you would be part of a long tradition of that quality. Barb Drake has been a part of this since the '70s. She learned from an old pro, Carl Mueller. "There is great pride in our sail race program. I like being where all the action is. It's exciting," she said. "We need some new volunteers," Sail Race Committee Chairman Larry Mueller said. "We are known for our excellent race management." The day of the week that volunteers are needed varies. Wednesday evenings is SS/SSS (double S, triple S) social racing. Fleet racing takes place on Saturday mornings. Women race on Monday evenings which is combined with Milwaukee Yacht Club. Special regattas and other laces are also scheduled throughout the season. Volunteers realize their role is a serious one. Maturity is a necessity. There are rules that run the races, and volunteers learn them easily. There are no quizzes. You will learn how to set up a race course, whatever its shape. The RRS (Race Rules of Inside This Issue Sailing) will also be introduced at the seminar. You will leave the seminar with a new understanding of racing and the rules that govern the sport. Auxiliary Update If you enjoy this work, there are some opportunities to continue training, and even Children's Easter Egg Hunt work with other clubs. US Sailing has a program for certifying Race Officers. This Powerboater's Update includes classes and tests. Some experience is also needed to become certified. SSYC member John Archibald has completed the US Sailing Race Management Sail/Race News course and is a certified Race Officer. There are several levels of certification-Club, D-Dock Rebuilding Update Regional and National. Milwaukee Yacht Club will offer a class for certification later in April. John commented that this program improves in quality as Race Officers Looking Back become better trained. "We are fortunate to have a number of certified Officers at Membership Meeting News SSYC over the years. Because of them there is less risk of errors and it's a smoother Do You Know - Boating operation," he said. Safety Tips Sound intriguing? Check it out. The Sail Race Committee is preparing materials for & More! the attendees on April 3, so reservations are a must. The seminar begins at 8:30 AM and runs through till noon with a light lunch being served. Call the Club Office to let the committee know you are interested and would like to come. You will have a ball.^^ From the Helm Fore & Aft by James Hutchison •The Committee is working to develop a The following Committee Meetings and master plan for the best and most events have been scheduled as of this effective way of addressing Club issues. press date: David A. Tucholka •To achieve these goals for the members, •MBWSO Fleet Meeting - Tuesday, Commodore, SSYC the Committee needs professional consultant's input and therefore, requests March 30th at 7 PM. Fran Aring is the approval of $15,000.00 for funding as Fleet Captain. Plan to attend and find outlined in item "B" of the March 5th "Call out more about this Monday Night have trouble in "Thinking Spring" after Womens series of races. shoveling the white stuff off my To The Meeting" mailed to all members. Idriveway this week, but it's time to get At the March 18th meeting, the members •Junior Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 1st at 7 PM in the Club's started on preparing the boat for launch. approved the request for the funding of Dining Room. Craig Lake is the May 1st for the members in the aisle will the project. Chairperson. This meeting will focus on come soon enough. Please work safely I would like to welcome all of the new planning for the Children's Easter Egg while trying to get to those hard-to-reach members who have joined the Club in the Hunt and plans for the 2004 Kaszube places. The Grounds Committee will be past few months. I encourage them to Cup Invitational Regatta. The remaining sending out the informational memo on get involved in Club activities and use agenda will be announced by the safety and other points while getting your their talents to further improve the Club. Chairperson. boat ready. If you store elsewhere, Work parties are a please feel free to get a copy from the good way to meet •Membership Committee Meeting - office. each other and find f*| Thursday, April 8th at 7 PM in the Club's February and March has been an exciting out how the Club dining room. Michael Dukes PC is the time, having meetings with the Director of has enjoyed the W Chairperson. This committee will look at the Milwaukee County Parks System, benefits of i*^ the membership process for prospective Sue Black, Hornblower Marine, (the Lake volunteerism. If candidates and membership marketing plans. The remaining agenda will be Express Ferry), Rick Tobiaski and The you, the older member, see a new face, announced by the Chairperson. Corps of Engineers from Kewaunee, WI. introduce yourself to the new member •The main topics discussed concerned the and welcome them aboard. We're all •SS/SSS Fleet Meeting - Wednesday jremodel/rebuilding of the Clubhouse, the family. April 14th at 7:30 PM in the Club's dining shoal at the breakwall, wave abatement All of the Committees have finished their room. Barbara Drake is the Fleet from the South and weed control in the calendars for the year. Watch the Captain. Plan to attend and find out entire South basin. All meetings went Compass for notice of these activities and more about the Wednesday Night Racing well and the people representing the plan to attend as many events as you can Fleet and their activities. various organizations appear to be willing •Slip and Waterfront Services Work to help SSYC attain its goals of improve• to show your support for your Club. ment and safety on the water and in The winter storage area on the grounds is Party - Saturday, April 17th at 8 AM. This providing a pleasing atmosphere for quiet except for the sounds that Terry is the big work party to get the slips and members and guests. Case's work party for the "D" dock piers open for the season. Plan to join in rebuilding project is making. Soon, Terry and lend a hand! I would like to share the points given to will be getting competition from members •Junior Organization Meeting -Sunday members who attended the General who will be starting to prepare their boats April 18th at 1 PM in the Club's dining Membership meeting on March 18th by for launch. It's not too late to enjoy "Taco room. Stephane Fabus is the Junior the chair of the Facilities Planning Tuesdays" and the "Shake of the Day". Commodore. This meeting will focus on Committee. They are: It's time to start working on my boat, so the upcoming season as well as •In an effort to control the rumor mill at bye for now. I hope to see you all at the fundraising activities. the bar, "All together now, there will be Club. Watch the bulletin board in the Club foyer NO $600.00 dues increase or assess• for minutes of past meetings, any ment for a Clubhouse project". committee meetings that may be •You, the members are in control of, and scheduled and other information.