1. Art and Diseño

l A monthly publication for the membership of Severn Sailing Association
A Small Boat Racing Club, Established 1954
February 2015
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COMMODORE’S COMMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SSA has had multiple IT solutions hanging together with help
♥ TREASURER’S REVIEW – Thurs, Feb 5th at 7pm
from our staff, IT committee and members for many years.
♥ DUTY DAY SERVICE SIGN–Up Begins Feb 9th
With commercially available club-oriented packages now
Use the Members site to sign-up for your preferred days.
proven, robust and reasonably-priced, we are finally moving
See page 6 for more information on online sign-up and
forward with a selected package from ClubExpress. This
included Mail-in Form on page 7.
package will integrate our billing, volunteering, race
♥ REAL FOOD VALENTINE’S DINNER – Feb 14th
registration and junior program on one website. The IT
♥ SSA BOOK CLUB – Tues, Feb 24th
committee, BOG liaison Kim Couranz and the staff are
working with the junior committee, standing race committee
and the treasurer to make the transition as quick and seamless
as possible for you. I can’t guarantee everything will be ready
this month, but that is our goal we have a great team working to
make it happen. Once we make the transition to the
ClubExpress platform, you'll receive an introductory email
with information on how to access and use the new system.
February is our month to get ready for the 2015 sailing season
and that means signing up for race committee duty and signing
juniors up for summer classes.
SSA is a volunteer oriented club and serving race committee is
a key expression of that volunteer nature. In addition to
serving the club, it serves the sailor for gaining knowledge and
meeting and working with other members. We will be running
the J/World Thursday night J/22 and J/24 course for the first
eight week series this year (May 7 to June 25) and also scoring
a few special TESODs this year so you’ll have an opportunity
to serve during the week and get ½ day credits.
The Junior Program will have their class list and sign-up notice
out soon. Look for the four new 420s and new SSA branded
Optimist sails this summer.
A new class offering is
“Adventure Sailing” featuring our SSA-owned J/22. Also save
the date for the 4th annual junior fundraiser at the clubhouse on
March 21; the first 3 have been terrific so I’m expecting
nothing less.
Finally, we will be paving part of the storage lot in March
(exact date TBD). Look for the notice to move your boat so we
can fix up the lot for you.
Peter Rich, SSA Commodore
See page 6 for more details.
♥ RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR – Feb 28th
See details on page 6.
♥ JR ‘Spring Fling’ FUNDRAISER – March 21st
Save the Date! Interested in being a sponsor to help support
Jr. Program? See Sponsorship Letter on page 8.
♥ Windjammers of the Chesapeake Lecture Series –
The Windjammers of the Chesapeake will have SSA Member,
Hugh Donald at their lecture series on Feb 7th. Word has it,
that this is a great one with A LOT of history in it. The series
are free to attend.
♥ Winter Educational Race Training Sessions – Feb 21,
1-3pm at EYC - "Introduction to Protest Committee".
Eastport Yacht Club has invited SSA Members to attend their
winter educational race series. See page 6 for more details
♥ Summer Travel Team Meetings in March to review
policies and the upcoming summer schedule.
Laser: March 23, Optimist: March 24, 420: March 25
See page 6 for dates and fleet coordinator contacts.
SIGNIFICANT NEWS
♥ Race Schedule is Included & Posted on website.
♥ Junior 2015 Summer Schedule is posted on the SSA
Website. Online Registration will go live with new
ClubExpress site. Contact Cole at the Jr Office at 410263-001 or [email protected] with any
questions.
♥ Boat Storage Balances are DUE. $75 Late fee will be
applied March 1.
♥ Best of luck to our 420 Travel Team going to 420
Midwinters in Stuart, FL Feb 14-16.
Follow our junior sailors on Junior Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/severnsailingjuniors
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SSA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING MINUTES
8 December 2014
BOG MEMBERS Present: Peter Rich (Commodore), Kim
Couranz (Vice Commodore), Tip Clifton (Treasurer), Henry
Thomas (Secretary), Alon Finkelstein (Fleet Captain), Jesse
Falsone (Rear Commodore), Andrew Cole (Member-atLarge), David Koepper (Past Commodore)
Absent: Jonathan Phillips (Member-at-Large)
STAFF Present: Mike Higgin, Nan Walker
MEMBERS Present: Peter Hale (SRC Chair), Henry Filter
(Jr Program Chair), Pat Fitzgerald (J/24 Fleet Captain),
Steve Cofer (Laser Fleet Captain); 2 others Members, Mike
Murray and Paul Borssuck
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Meeting called to order - 6:30 pm at the SSA Clubhouse
REVIEW OF PRIOR MONTH BOG MEETING
MINUTES
The minutes from the 3 November 2014 BOG meeting were
approved.
REVIEW OF THE 15 NOVEMBER ANNUAL
MEETING MINUTES
The DRAFT Minutes will be posted in the “Members Only”
section of the SSA website for review and comment by the
Members.
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COMMODORE’S COMMENTS – Peter Rich
Peter Rich welcomed the new BOG, staff, and guests. He
noted that the Club is beginning a year in which we will be
addressing the many changing dynamics within the sailing
community as discussed at the Annual Meeting. He
reminded the BOG and the Members of the need to carefully
consider and follow the By-Laws and the P&Ps as many
proposals come up for action, but there are “grey” areas
within the By-Laws and P&Ps that the BOG will need to
interpret.
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NEW BUSINESS FROM GUESTS
● Laser Fleet Captain Steve Cofer requested guidance
from the BOG in regards issues raised in his recent
letter to the BOG about registration policies for sailors
under 18 years of age. This has been a particular
concern of his due to a recent increase in participation
in the Lasers Frostbite Series racing. The BOG
confirmed that, when obtaining liability waivers from
sailors under 18 years of age, parental co-signing at the
time of registration in person is required.
● His request to ask questions of procedure with regard to
BOG decision-making in the AYC/USSailing Hinman
event was deferred until later in the Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
● Resolve SSA commitment to AYC sponsored Hinman
Team Racing event and (see SRC Report).
● Resolve outstanding member resignation on hold (See
Membership Report).
● 2014 Fleet Captain Report to Members at Annual
Meeting –
o An analysis of the J/24 participation data from the
2014 Sailing records shows that the 2014 Fleet
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Captain’s Report at the Annual Meeting of 3.0 is in
error and should be calculated at 2.7 at a maximum.
Alon has double-checked the data and concurs there
is an error and believes 2.7 is correct. A lengthy
discussion ensued.
According to the P&Ps, any Fleet failing to achieve
an average of 3.0 for their scheduled events would
lose its SSA sanctioned fleet status.
Representatives of the J/24 Fleet were in attendance
at the meeting and made a presentation addressing
their difficulties in sailing within the current SSA
scheduled format. The J/24 fleet stated that it was
well aware that it had not met the required
participation rates required by the By-Laws. The
Fleet reported that it has achieved a 5-6 SSA
member boat participation average in other local
venues, and requests that SSA consider restructuring its regular racing schedule and Race
Committee resources to accommodate weekday
night racing for the J/24s This matter was referred to
the Standing Race Committee and the Sailing
Committee for further discussion and study.
As the discussion regarding the necessity to amend
the 2014 Fleet Captain’s Report continued the ByLaw requirements and precedents were noted. Also
discussed was a concern that the Report may have
contained other errors, and that there has been a
history of inconsistent standards of reporting in past
years. Whether to revisit all of the 2014 records
and/or previous records was also discussed.
A MOTION was made and seconded as follows:
TO AMEND THE 2014 FLEET CAPTAIN’S
REPORT TO REFLECT THE ERROR IN THE J/24
RESULTS ONLY AND TO CHANGE THE
PARTICIPATION RATE TO 2.7.
VOTE: for 0; against 5; abstain 2; recuse 1 –
DEFEATED
At the close of this discussion the Fleet Captain was
directed to review the policies and procedures for
calculating fleet participation and to propose a
concise formula in advance of the 2015 season to be
used each year so that such confusion can be
avoided.
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FLEET CAPTAIN REPORT – Alon Finkelstein, Fleet
Captain
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● Discussion continued about “evolving plans” for
accommodating J/70, J/22, J/24 desire for evening
racing formats. Alon will convene meetings to study
this issue further. At this time the SRC “does not see the
resources”, but is studying the idea.
● The Sailing Committee is concerned that V-15 fleet
members are leaving the club. In fact, there is no V-15
fleet captain at this time and Alon is serving in the
interim. Alon reported that these groups of sailors are
typically the “post-collegiate crowd” of younger
members and that the fact that V-15 fleets, like the one
at SSA, are no longer attracting these groups reflects a
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national trend. He noted that there are a number of
sailors in a slightly older age group, including himself,
who are promoting the V-15 as a family sailing boat
(parent/child) and that he is hopeful of recruiting sailors
for whom that type of competition is most desirable.
Also, the V-15 fleet has requested the opportunity to
sail in a “scored TESOD” on specifically scheduled
dates and to use those events for meeting the fleet
participation requirements. It was noted that the ByLaws/P&Ps do not restrict series to be counted for
participation in weekend racing only. Further
scheduling and discussion with the Sailing Committee
and the Standing Race Committee will take place at a
Jan 4 meeting and a proposal to the BOG will follow.
J/70 Fleet request to hold Turkey Bowl event on 11/21
APPROVED; they have invited the J-22s to participate,
but do not expect them to participate.
Soling Winter Sailing request APPROVED
Soling US Champs for 10/23-25 request APPROVED;
exclusive use of the race course was not guaranteed but
Fleet Captain will attempt to accommodate the request
if possible.
STANDING RACE COMMITTEE - Peter Hale, Chair
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● The “SRC is concerned with the low participation
(30%) of Associate Members (mostly newer and
younger Members) who participated on one or more
regular season racing days, and urges the BOG to
further investigate the reasons for this alarmingly
low number.”
● “Cooperation with AYC on the September Hinman Cup
Regatta [US Team Racing Championship] was
discussed. It was reported that there is some confusion
over the degree of SSA’s commitment to support this
AYC event. A meeting with AYC will be scheduled
this month to review planning for the event. If the BOG
wants to change the level of support already offered
(based on the July BOG Meeting, offering the use of
the outer basin and bulkhead, outer seawall for
spectators, Snack Bar, rest room facilities, but no
car parking or boat storage during the event), it
should be done before the planned December
meeting with AYC.”
● The SRC Chair reported that he has had a number of
meetings with AYC (Based on the July Meeting request
that he “liaison with AYC about the Hinman”) and has
made the above listed commitments to AYC. He
reported that AYC was “a little disappointed” with the
limits based on previous expectations.
o A discussion ensued and the following was noted
○ There is confusion in the BOG and in the recorded
minutes about what authorization to make
commitments was given and whether there had been
previous commitments made prior to discussion with
the BOG at the July meeting. Regardless, Peter Hale
is asking the BOG to vote to affirm any SSA
commitment.
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○ Steve Cofer made comments, as a Member and as
Laser Fleet Captain, and expressed concern that
there had been no consultation with the Sailing
Committee or with the Laser Fleet (who would
normally host their annual “Crab Claw Regatta” on
the weekend subject 9/26-27) about the possibility of
allowing AYC to use SSA’s facilities for the
Hinman event [US Team Racing Championship];
Steve noted that he has not received any specific
writings as to the nature and scope of the expected
activity, however, “based on a review of the same
event that was held this year at the Eastern Yacht
Club in Marblehead, MA”, we could expect at least
72 nationally ranked sailors as well as their
supporters, family and friends to be on the club
grounds during the event. The first warning is likely
to be at 10:00 meaning that activity at SSA is likely
to begin by 9:00. Steve felt that by also holding the
Crab Claw on the same weekend, which may attract
30-35 sailors, we would be hurting SSA’s ability to
put our best foot forward hosting the US Team
Racing Championship. For these reasons he is
working with the Fleet Captain to schedule the Crab
Claw on another date. He also made it clear to the
BOG that he fully supports the event and recognizes
this opportunity as beneficial for the long term
development of SSA.”
○ Other comments were made and it was the
consensus that, if the BOG approves permitting the
use of SSA facilities that
Timely and full notice be given to the entire
membership regarding the details of the SSA
commitment, and the demands being placed upon
the fleets and the membership necessary to
accommodate the Hinman event
SSA will provide to AYC its own written and
detailed statement of what uses are and are not
permitted (in line with those discussed above and
upon final review by the BOG)
The SRC Chair will serve as the SSA Liaison
with AYC and will be responsible all
coordination and monitoring of SSA’s
involvement in the event
SSA will receive “full billing” credit for its
assistance to AYC AND US Sailing in
supporting this event
SSA will work to “shine” as a facility and as an
organization in its exposure in this event
A MOTION was made and seconded as follows:
TO SUPPORT THE AYC AND USSAILING
HINMAN TROPHY EVENT BY AGREEING TO
MAKE SSA’s FACILITIES AVAILABLE
SUBJECT TO FINAL AGREEMENT ON THE
DETAILS AS OUTLINED IN THE AFORESAID
DISCUSSION AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE
BOG
VOTE: for 7; against 1; abstain 0; recuse 0 –
APPROVED
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The BOG must avoid this confusion in the future and
establish protocols for dealings outside the club
Fleet captain to study opportunities for SSA to directly
host these types of events
“The SRC OKed the concept of experiment in 2015, for
Lasers and V15s to use the TESOD for their spring
and/or summer series, subject to BOG approval.”
A USS Basic Race Management Seminar is planned for
February – details not final
JUNIOR PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT – Henry
Filter, Chair
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● Junior Program Capital equipment purchase proposals
were reviewed. The Junior Program will submit details
and quotations for final BOG approval.
● The Junior Program requests the BOG accept the
donation of a Member owned J/22 for use in the Junior
Program’s Adventure Sailing courses. A discussion
followed. After reviewing the many issues related to
the risks, costs, management, and equity associated with
“club-owned” racing boats, it was generally agreed that
SSA would only accept boats for which the Junior
Program accepted the full responsibility of storage,
maintenance, and management. And it was agreed that
any other “loaner/charter for fee” boat programs
required further study. A MOTION was made, and
seconded as follows
TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A MEMBEROWNED J/22 (JAMES AND BONNIE URBAN) TO BE
USED BY THE JUNIOR PROGRAM FOR ITS
“ADVENTURE SAILING” AND OTHER
INSTRUCTIONAL AND RACING PROGRAMS; THE
JUNIOR PROGRAM SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ALL ASPECTS OF THE STORAGE AND OTHER
COSTS, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF
THIS BOAT; FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY SSA SHALL
BE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A PROPER
SURVEY CONDUCTED UNDER THE DIRECTION
OF CLUB GENERAL MANAGER, MIKE HIGGINS
VOTE: for 8; against 0; abstain 0; recuse 0 --APPROVED
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Junior Website needs full functionality for receiving
registrations and payments for 2015; Kim Couranz and
Cole Allsopp working on this.
Whalers and other Junior assets maintenance is a
problem; junior instructors have been responsible in the
past; current plans are to use this time in their work
schedule for “training”; alternative means discussed
including organizing Member work parties. Mike
Higgins and Cole Allsopp were directed to jointly
prepare a list of all maintenance tasks anticipated on
Junior Program assets for the 2015 season for further
review and discussion.
The Junior Fundraiser is now scheduled for March 21.
A MOTION was made and seconded: to amend the
P&Ps SECTION relating to the Junior Program; in
summary, the revised language expands the “objects
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and purposes” of the program, and prescribes in more
detail the “responsibilities of the Junior Program
Committee” in its relations with the BOG, and the
Sailing Committee. The detailed language is in a
12/08/14 memo attached to the minutes.
VOTE: for 8; against 0; abstained 0; recuse 0 --APPROVED
MEMBERSHIP REPORT – Nan Walker, Office
Manager
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● New Members approved: Steve Jahnige (Associate);
Rick Welch (Associate); Rob Ranzenbach (Supporting)
● Changes: Matt Arthur (Associate to Non-Resident);
John Gebhardt (Voting to Emeritus)
● Resignations: Chris Brady, Mike Brown, Craig
Coltharp, Laine Haley, Cassandra Hamernick, Rob
Kotler, Andres Matoso, Frank Pitelli, Ken Jacobs,
William Sandberg, Matthew Iverson, Jon Guth.
● The BOG discussed its interest in working with the
Membership Committee to review the Committee’s
recommendations for P&Ps regarding Membership
classes.
OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT – Nan Walker
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● Refer to Calendar/report for Clubhouse
requests/approvals
● There appears to be excess storage capacity based on
current status of storage apps
● Nan requesting volunteer help w/ Holiday Decorations
and needs rsvps for Lights Parade
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
● Fireplace repairs and restoration complete; a sign will
be installed to advise on damper actions required.
FACILITY COMMITTEE – Peter Rich
● No report – all current issues covered by general
manager
SOCIAL COMMITTEE –
● No Report
IT COMMITTEE – Kim Couranz
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● BOG members and SSA staff will be testing a packaged
web-site and database program as a potential solution to
reinvigorating SSA’s IT infrastructure.
● SSA Facebook nearing 1K likes; be the 1000th and win
a prize – look for updates on this huge opportunity!
All staff and guests left the meeting before the finance
report
FINANCE REPORT – Tip Clifton
● A submitted written report will be archived attached to
the minutes; highlights follow.
● Tip Clifton convened a meeting of the Finance
Committee (Treasurer, and the chairs or designees from
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Fleet, Facilities, Junior, and Standing Race Committees)
to initiate a long-range capital planning process for
FY2015. Draft notes are attached to his report
As requested at the Annual Meeting, an in-depth review
of Club Finances will be conducted on either the last
Thursday of January or the first Friday of February –
dates to be confirmed and announced. Members ONLY
may attend. 2015 Budget, new Chart of Accounts, and
the Capital Allocation Schedule will be discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
● Committee Appointments – The By-Laws require the
Commodore to “appoint” six standing committees –
Membership (minimum 3 Voting Mbrs w/ a Chair);
Sailing (minimum 5 voting Mbrs chaired by BOG
Member); Race Committee (minimum 5 Voting Mbrs
w/ a Chair); Finance (minimum 3 Voting Mbrs chaired
by Treasurer); Facilities; Junior Instruction (minimum 5
Voting Mbrs w/ a Chair. He will do so shortly. Liaison
assignments were finalized- Jess Falsone- Membership;
Jonathan Phillips- Facilities; Andrew Cole- SRC. Also
Dave Koepper- Social/Food and Beverage Liaison.
Existing committee chairs remain the same from FY14.
● Establishment of a Long Range Planning Committee
discussed to be continued at January Meeting;
discussion/memoranda encouraged in the interim.
● UMD contract w/ Secretary for review and to be signed
shortly with billing to follow.
Executive session
Meeting Adjourned – 11:52pm; Next Board meeting Monday Jan 12th, 6:30pm
MEMBERSHIP
CHANGES
Diane Burton-Supporting
RESIGNATIONS
Mark Boaz (A)- La, Li
Dan Bowman (V)- La, V15
Carol Brown (SU)
John Wrangle (N)
MEMBERSHIP TALLY
as of January 2015
Voting
170
JR Associate
1
Associate
65
Non Resident 37
Emeritus
39
Honorary Life 11
Supporting
30
Honorary
17
Student over 21 2
TOTAL
372
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another tie breaker for 4 and 5 between John Zseleczky
and Dorian Haldeman with 12.7 points apiece.
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Series 2 of Frostbiting began on January 18th and it was a
weird first day with rain, fog, light breeze, honking breeze,
180 degrees shift, and beautiful clouds.
Please remember, you must register (again) for Series 2.
There were a bunch of sailors on the course the first day that
were not registered and consequently did not get scored.
You don't get scored if you don't register! Don’t let that
happen to you. Sign up and join the funl!
Winter sailing is the best here in the Chesapeake and as we
get part way through the series, we suddenly realize that
spring sailing is not far away.
Mid Atlantic Laser Frostbite Challenge
Regular Frostbite action took a break the weekend of
January 24-25 for the Frostbite Challenge in conjunction
with the InterClub Mid-Winter event. Despite threatening
forecasts of snow it was two great days of sailing with a
party Saturday night.
With a format similar to collegiate sailing, each boat is
shared among sailors from two divisions who form a team
for scoring purposes. The A Division sailors raced three
races while the B Division watched from the deck, then the
B Division sailors jumped in the boat and raced while the A
Division filled up on hot chili and warmed up by the fire.
Finishes are then combined to place the “team.” Alternating
between racing and socializing builds the camaraderie and
allows sailors a chance to warm-up.
Top honors in the full rigs went to the father son team of
Dave Schoene and Matt Schoene; second was the team of
Christian Filter and Phillip Schoefield; and third Tim
Herzog and Scott Williamson. In the radial fleet top honors
went to Ainsley Parramore and Dorian Haldeman; Chris
Young and JR Futcher were second; and Ed John and Tori
Gibbs were third.
FLEET NEWS
Laser Fleet News
Frostbiting
The Laser Frostbite season is in full swing. The last day of
the first series was January 11th and the turnout was great.
You had to sail in at least half of the race days to be
included in the final scoring. Twenty five full rigs and eight
radials qualified. In the full rigs it was as close as it gets,
Luke Shingledecker won the series with 8 points followed
by Gavin O’Hare 2nd – 9, Chris Brady 3rd – 10, Bryan
Fishback 4th – 11 and Dave Schoene in 5th with 12 points.
In the radial fleet it was almost as competitive for the top
spots. Leo Boucher was a monster with bullets across the
board. It was a tie breaker for 2nd and 3rd between Chris
Young and Russ Wesdyk with 11.3 points apiece and
Christopher Young makes the windward rounding with Ainsley
Parramore trailing close. Phil Schofield in the Full Rig at the offset
making the offset mark as the wind fluctuated off the academy wall.
Photo by: JuneRose JR Futcher
It was the first Laser Frostbite Challenge and based on the
great sailing, camaraderie, good food, and really great party
we will do it again next year.
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InterClub Midwinters
Nine teams in two divisions of the double-handed InterClub
boats competed in team format for the fleet’s annual
Midwinter event hosted by SSA. The winning team of Jay
Rhame (A) and Ted Farranone (B) posted top 5 finishes in
ten races worth a combined score of 51 points. Close
behind was the team of Paul Jon Patin (A) and Pedro Lorson
(B) with a score of 58 combined points. This event is
always a popular event among the IC fleet with the great
venue, great food, and great camaraderie
InterClubs parade downwind from windward mark in annual MidWinter event.
Photo by: JuneRose JR Futcher
SSA BOOK CLUB
Tuesday Feb. 24th at 7pm.
Join Us to Discuss Muskrat: A Surprise Bid for the America's
Cup, by Douglas Hanks. It is a fictional story about hte
Eastern Shore town of Oxford, MD organizing a bid for the
America's Cup. Come join us for a lively discussion, great
food and beverages. RSVP to Social Committee Chair
Dorian Haldeman ([email protected]).
Didn’t read the book? No problem. Come anyway! Enjoy a
beverage and lively discussion with your SSA sailing friends
WINTER EDUCATIONAL RACE TRAINING SESSIONS
"Introduction to Protest Committee"
Saturday, Feb 21 1-3pm.
This session will be geared to be something more from a
competitor's perspective: how and when to protest, what to
expect from the process, and how to help make it all fair.
It will be immediately followed by a Racing Rules seminar,
3:00-5:00 p.m which will be a participatory session reviewing
the basic RRS regarding when boats meet, combined with a
more in-depth look at rules specific to mark roundings, starting,
and finishing. Learn which rules apply when and how they
affect your rights and responsibilities at crucial times on the
racecourse. Must sign-up in advance with EYC.
http://eastportyc.org/on-the-water/racing/30-on-the-water-/racinghighlights-right/1079-race-committee-winter-training
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAMS
Summer Travel Team Parent Meetings to review the
policies and the upcoming summer schedules:
Laser: Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm
Optimist: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm
420: Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm
February 2015
For general information or questions, please contact the
2015 summer fleet coordinators:
Laser: Liz Filter [email protected]
Optimist: Bell Carty [email protected]
420: Marina Schofield [email protected]
DUTY DAY SIGN-UP
The 2015 Open Period for Duty Day Sign-up will run from
February 9 through March 25. This is your opportunity to
sign-up for duty days of your choice.
Go to
www.severnsailing.org, then the Members Only tab.
Clicking on your name, then go to the bottom of your
personal record and click on “Duty Days”, then select the
events in which you are interested. You can also go to
“Reports/Duty Roster by Week”, to see the full 2015
schedule, and who has already sign-up for which events.
Both sites will show events with unfilled and available days.
You can also complete and mail the Duty Day form
enclosed with this eSSAy to the club office.
SSA is a volunteer organization, and proud of its record of
Member Service.
Members are expected to serve their required number of
days. Buy Outs, at $75/day, are available for Members with
health issues, assignments away from the area, etc. But if
you are able-bodied, and in the area during the season, we
need you to serve on our Race Committees or Work Parties
– if too many Members opt for Buy Outs, we will not be
able to run the full schedule of planned events.
Take advantage of the Open Period to sign-up for your Duty
Days – at the end of the Open Period, unfilled Race
Committee and Work Party slots will be filled by lottery by
Members who have not committed to serve their required
number of days and. Members are responsible for serving
these days and/or finding substitutes.
One-Day Basic Race Management Seminar
Saturday, February 28th
SSA will host a US Sailing RC Seminar which
provides training and education necessary to run
safe, efficient, quality events that SSA is known for
JOIN THE SSA RC TEAM!
Schedule: 8am-5:30pm (donuts, coffee and
lunch is provided)
Principle Instructor - Sandy Grosvenor
Topics: RC objectives, responsibilities, SIs,
jobs, equipment, setting course, starting
system, penalties, finishing, and scoring.
Certification Test at conclusion is optional.
Member Cost: ONLY $20 - SSA is covering
the USS $25/person fee to help build our
TEAM.
Questions: Contact Juliet Thompson—email:
[email protected]
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2015 SSA MEMBER SERVICE DAYS
Sign Up Starts Feb 9th
March 25th is the deadline for regular duty signups ~ NO EXCEPTIONS
Number of days required per membership category:
Associate, Voting: 3 days
Student over 21, Supporting: 2 days
Junior Associate: 1 day
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You may choose race committee and/or work parties dates (spaces are limited)
Note Comments:
Scored TESOD and J World Thursday Night events only account for ½ a duty day each
Some summer events start at 1:00pm, with 4:30 cut-off for starting new race
Schedule is subject to change. Check the SSA website www.severnsailing.org for definitive schedule.
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Spring Work Party Days: Saturday-Sunday March 7, 14, 21-22, 28-29
You may also opt to "Buyout" for $75.00 per day.
Include Buy Out payment along with written request.
PRO and Vice CHAIR Positions – If you wish to sign up for a PRO or Vice Chair position, please contact
Peter Hale or SSA office as cannot sign-up through online.
After March 25th, Members who have not committed to all their required service days
will be randomly assigned to remaining open race days slots
Members will be held responsible for any unfulfilled days
and scheduled to additional Work Parties and/or billed $100/day at end of Membership year.
***** The fine for not fulfilling your assigned dates or ‘No Show’ is $150 per day *****
Race Committee/Work Party Signup
Deadline March 25th -- NO EXCEPTIONS
ONLINE SIGN-UP: Go to SSA Website www.severnsailing.org,
Click on ‘Members Only’ to access members site for Sign Up
‘Duty Day’ link is at the bottom of your member page – Remember to ‘Save’ after selection
** PLEASE check your member page to confirm your dates selected before exiting site
Or Send to:
SSA, 311 First St. Annapolis, MD 21403
E-mail: [email protected],
Drop off in SSA Office Box, or
Fax: 888-248-8691
Day 1: ____________________________
NAME: ______________________________________
Day 2: ____________________________
NAME: ______________________________________
Day 3: ____________________________
NAME: ______________________________________
Additional Day: _____________________ NAME: ______________________________________
Optional Buyout:
Number of Days @ $75 per day: _____
Must include payment along with your written request by deadline
COMMENTS:
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Severn Sailing Association Junior Program
2015 Spring Fundraiser Sponsorship
Attention Sponsors! Here is a great opportunity to advertise your business to the sailing
community of the Chesapeake Bay area and beyond!
The Severn Sailing Association is creating a commemorative T-shirt for this year’s junior sailing programs, featuring the company
names and logos of our sponsors (see sign-up form below). The t-shirts will be given to summer camp participants, and sold to
additional children and adults at our spring fundraiser, and throughout the year. These “walking advertisements” will be worn by
potentially 500+ current and future Chesapeake Bay area boat owners, and will be seen by countless more!
This is a fantastic marketing opportunity for any business owner wishing exposure to the sailing/boating community!
The SSA Jr. Program strives to maintain accessible and affordable programs, providing opportunities for area youth interested in
learning to sail, from basic recreation to Olympic aspiration. This year’s spring fundraiser event has been dedicated to replacing the
fleet of Club 420 sailboats, used by both the high school and summer camp participants. Continuing to serve the community at the
highest standard requires both safe and up-to-date equipment. Sponsorship from local businesses such as yours helps to make this
possible!
Sponsor Level: (please circle your choice)
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$250 (company name on back of t-shirt)
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$500 (company name and logo on back of t-shirt)
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$1000 (company name and logo on sleeve of t-shirt. Note: only 2 spots available!)
Sponsor Company Name (as you want it to appear on t-shirt):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone/email:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Every sponsor will receive a complimentary t-shirt! Please indicate size:
S
M
L
XL
Make checks payable to: SSA Juniors
Please contact Bell Carty: [email protected] for more information, and to submit your logo design.
The SSA Junior Program thanks you for your generous support!
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2015 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Name
Liaison to
Phone
Peter Rich
Junior Program
410-350-6491
Kim Couranz
IT Committee
410-268-1357
Jesse Falsone
Membership
443-223-9733
Henry Thomas
609-273-3723
Tip Clifton
Finance
443-527-0007
Alon Finkelstein
Sailing
410-295-3823
Dave Koepper
Snack Bar
410-987-4506
Andrew Cole
Standing RC
410-206-3577
Jonathan Phillips
Facilities
757-333-1423
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Phone
SSA Committees
Name
Facilities Committee
Mike Beer
410-570-2237
Finance Committee
Tip Clifton
443-527-0007
Junior Committee
Henry Filter
410-991-9063
Membership Committee
Sandy Westphal
410-268-8454
Race Committee
Peter Hale
410-643-1104
Sailing Committee
Alon Finkelstein
407-948-6141
IT Committee
John Gebhardt
410-263-8200
Social Committee
Dorian Haldeman
410-703-3401
FLEET CAPTAINS
Club Fleets
Name
Phone
Day Sailer
Chris Lewton
202-306-4726
505
Bryan Richardson
202-361-0224
InterClub
Chris Brady
401-474-1102
J-22
Jason Goscha
443-413-4470
J-70
Rhett Christensen
801-835-5571
Laser
Steve Cofer
410-693-9071
Laser Radial
Dorian Haldeman
410-703-3401
Lightning
Joan Hurban
410-923-2497
Snipe
Chris Ryan
410-703-8935
Soling
Andy Dize
443-822-9431
Thistle
James McKenna
301-787-4045
Vanguard 15
Mike Brown
407-556-4114
Open Fleets
Jet 14
Eric Johnson
202-544-9242
Johnson 18
Rob Murphy
215-650-7996
J-24
Pat Fitzgerald
443-838-4095
Star
Elliot Oldak
410-268-0162
STAFF
Position
Name
Phone/Email
General Manager
Mike Higgins
410-991-1383 / [email protected]
Office Manager
Nan Walker
410-268-8744 / [email protected]
Junior Program Director
Cole Allsopp
410-263-0071 / [email protected]
Snack Bar/Caterer Operators
Betka Yates
410-212-5061 / [email protected]
John Miller
410-212-6921 / [email protected]
Website
John Gebhardt
410-263-8200/ [email protected]
Weekend / RC Contact
Mike Higgins
410-991-1383 / [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00-am-3:00pm
Fax Line # 888-248-8691
Office
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Secretary
Treasurer
Fleet Captain
Past Commodore
Member at Large
Member at Large
eSSAy Editor - Anne White. All submissions need to be to submitted by the 20th of each month to [email protected]