I didn't want to make too big a change to the site. You've all been used to finding what you want on the existing pages. But time for the change has come. Not to worry.... I have not removed any of the pages you are used to seeing (yet). In fact, all those pages, and more, will be easily accessed from one page, for Members Only.
Check out the new page and you will see what I mean. This format will allow me to add additional items of interest to members, such as the 2008 Cruise Schedule, and the article by Lynn Sipkens about how to be a Cruise Captain.
As always, let me know what you think.
--Kathy Felker
Webmaster
NYCEinfo.org
Friday, June 29, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Bylaws Updates Adopted
At our last yacht club meeting on June 21, 2007 we voted on and adopted changes to the bylaws. The proposed changes were presented, discussed and duly voted on by secret ballot. Following, for the record, is the confirmation email from our Commodore, Ron Barrow.
"As you are aware, we voted on the changes to the by laws at last Thursday's general meeting. 48 people were present and voting. The by laws require a simple majority of those present and voting to be passed. Accordingly, all changes proposed were passed with following results:
Proposed change 1: Navy Yacht Club Everett is a branch of the United States Navy Sailing Association
In favor 42 (87.5%)
Opposed 6 (12.5%)
Proposed change 2: Require associate members to be sponsored by a regular member
In Favor: 48 (100%)
Opposed 0
Proposed change 3: Eliminate the requirement for annual review of associate members.
In favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed 3 (6%)
Proposed change 4: Eliminate guest membership.
In Favor: 48 (100%)
Opposed: 0
Proposed change 5: Allow one of the three flag officer positions to be filled by an associate member
In favor: 35 (73%)
Opposed: 13 (27%)
Proposed change 6: Allow the Rear Commodore to cosign checks.
In favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed: 3 (6%)
Editorial Changes
In Favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed: 3 (6%)
I appreciated candid comments from the membership. The revised by laws will be posted on the website.
Thanks,
Ron Barrow
Commodore"
The new bylaws are now posted on the website, along with updated versions of the Membership application taking into account the applicable changes.
--Kathy Felker
Webmaster
NYCEinfo.org
"As you are aware, we voted on the changes to the by laws at last Thursday's general meeting. 48 people were present and voting. The by laws require a simple majority of those present and voting to be passed. Accordingly, all changes proposed were passed with following results:
Proposed change 1: Navy Yacht Club Everett is a branch of the United States Navy Sailing Association
In favor 42 (87.5%)
Opposed 6 (12.5%)
Proposed change 2: Require associate members to be sponsored by a regular member
In Favor: 48 (100%)
Opposed 0
Proposed change 3: Eliminate the requirement for annual review of associate members.
In favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed 3 (6%)
Proposed change 4: Eliminate guest membership.
In Favor: 48 (100%)
Opposed: 0
Proposed change 5: Allow one of the three flag officer positions to be filled by an associate member
In favor: 35 (73%)
Opposed: 13 (27%)
Proposed change 6: Allow the Rear Commodore to cosign checks.
In favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed: 3 (6%)
Editorial Changes
In Favor: 45 (94%)
Opposed: 3 (6%)
I appreciated candid comments from the membership. The revised by laws will be posted on the website.
Thanks,
Ron Barrow
Commodore"
The new bylaws are now posted on the website, along with updated versions of the Membership application taking into account the applicable changes.
--Kathy Felker
Webmaster
NYCEinfo.org
Monday, June 25, 2007
Friendship, Comraderie and Mutual Interest
That's what comes to mind when I think of Navy Yacht Club Everett. We enjoyed another weekend with our yacht club friends, anchored out in Penn Cove at Coupeville this last weekend. This was a little different than the usual rendezvous, as we were all anchored (or on a buoy). There were 9 boats that made the trip, including new members Ed & Sylvia Mangold with their boat, Stars and Stripes (check it out some time and you'll know where the name came from).
Cruise captains, John & Lynn Sipkens, arrived on Saturday morning due to work conflicts. They put on a wonderful potluck on the wharf with lots of Hawaiian Luau decorations 
and some excellent ham. There is no shortage of good cooks amongst our members and several people actually made the drive over for the Saturday evening meal. We were threatened by rain, but managed to miss all but a few errant drops. A Washington wine tasting event was held on board The Last Mango which was really fun. Sylvia Mangold was the big prize winner for the best Hawaiian costume as well as the best white wine (way to go, newcomers!) Wally Davis had the best red wine. We saw a few of our members at the Kneed & Feed for breakfast on Sunday morning, before they all headed out.
and some excellent ham. There is no shortage of good cooks amongst our members and several people actually made the drive over for the Saturday evening meal. We were threatened by rain, but managed to miss all but a few errant drops. A Washington wine tasting event was held on board The Last Mango which was really fun. Sylvia Mangold was the big prize winner for the best Hawaiian costume as well as the best white wine (way to go, newcomers!) Wally Davis had the best red wine. We saw a few of our members at the Kneed & Feed for breakfast on Sunday morning, before they all headed out.
We had the days free to see all the goings on in Coupeville. Besides our 
Hawaiian themed cruise, there was a big pirate festival w/pirate ship courtesy of Oak Harbor Yacht Club, steamships on the dock (only 2 small steam boats plus a cute paddlewheeler) and even an old car show (where only 2 cars showed up).... lots to see. Since we spent most of Saturday visiting, Al & I hung around on Sunday checking out the events in Coupeville and dodging rain squals and some serious wind.
Hawaiian themed cruise, there was a big pirate festival w/pirate ship courtesy of Oak Harbor Yacht Club, steamships on the dock (only 2 small steam boats plus a cute paddlewheeler) and even an old car show (where only 2 cars showed up).... lots to see. Since we spent most of Saturday visiting, Al & I hung around on Sunday checking out the events in Coupeville and dodging rain squals and some serious wind. Captain Al picked a perfect window for us to head home around 4pm. We made the trip without incident (for us, anyway). We did attempt to rescue a "30' Grady White" supposedly on the rocks near Gedney Island. We couldn't find them and the weather was threatening so we headed for port. We heard later that they were picked up by Vessel Assist.
If you are an NYCE member, or thinking about becoming one, be sure to join us for the next rendezvous. This is a great way to get to know people and have a wonderful time among friends.
--Kathy Felker
Webmaster
NYCEinfo.org
NYCEinfo.org
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June Website Updates
June and July are patriotic months. June 14 is flag day and then, of course, there is the 4th of July. So I hope you like our Home Page graphic which is appropriate for the season.
Recent updates to the site include:
Recent updates to the site include:
- Membership spreadsheet makes a comeback
- Free and nearly free Wifi spots accessible to boaters
- June NYCE newsletter
- 40 pages of updates added to Reciprocals
- NYCE Reciprocals Rules for visitors added
Membership spreadsheet is available on the About the Club page. Microsoft Excel and your NYCE password are required to open this. I know lots of you will be glad to see this up again as a part of the site.
Free and nearly free WIFI sites is a new spreadsheet (MS Excel) created by Wally Davis. This is a great new resource for all of us. It is located on the Resources page.
The June newsletter (in case you did not keep the copy you received in your email) is available on the Newsletters page. You will also find the last 6 months or so newsletters here.
The Reciprocals page is updated frequently with new information, so be sure to check here for the latest info prior to heading out on your cruise. Barb Bader has dilligently checked over each page and, as a result, 40 pages have recently been updated with more current letters. She also suggested that we add our own Regulations for Visiting Boaters using our reciprocal moorage at Everett. You will see this linked at the top of the Reciprocals page.
As always, please feel free to leave comments here on this blog; or email me any time. Just remember when you tell me something in person, please also send me an email. This helps remind me what needs to be done when I sit down to make several updates, and gives me a way to notify you back that the changes have been made.
-- Kathy Felker
Webmaster -NYCEinfo.org
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