LIGHTHOUSE. Words from the Commodore. October 2012

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1 Commodore Paul Polito Vice Commodore Dan Campbell Rear Commodore Bill Rizzi Treasurer Marty Cahill Secretary Steve Cavanaugh Directors Robert Mirabito P.C. Ray Tomasini Jack Donegan Rui Vieira Committee Chairmen House David Greenwood Inboard Float Al Chouinard Outboard Float Bob Bailey Regatta Greg Bedrosian Fleet Captain Matt Brennan Measurer Joe Katz Safety Officer Walter Belushko Fleet Chaplain Reverend Paul Peterson Permit Officer Dan Quigley LIGHTHOUSE DORCHESTER YACHT CLUB Latitude: N Longitude: W FOUNDED PLAYSTEAD ROAD DORCHESTER, MA October 2012 Words from the Commodore I must say I m a little disappointed at the turn out for the junk sale. The sausage and spaghetti dinner was delicious. The auctioneer (Mark Mirabito) made it fun for those that attended to help sponsor the club s children s party. If you want to help with the children s Christmas party let Marta Carney know. She has been handling that function for the club for the past few years. I m sure she could use the help setting up the decorations and the hall for that event. It will be held the same day as the election for the club officers December 2 nd. The club s regatta committee is planning a closing night on October 27 th if we get enough participation from the membership. The signup sheet is on the door of the club. The club is about to gear up for winterizing the floats and club. All the probationary members that owe work hours should take notice because the bills for those hours are about to go out. That goes for the regular members too; every one has a mandatory eight hours work to help the club or they will be billed. The watches are going and the schedule for them is in the newsletter, and on the bulletin board. If you can t make your watch you need to get somebody to do it for you or pay a fine of $ for missing your watch. Remember the dues, float fee, and the locker fee is due November 30 th. The rules are very specific about payment to the club. You will forfeit your float or locker and your membership if you do not pay your dues and fees on time. Well, as always, please be careful coming and going from the club.

2 page 2 Dorchester Yacht Club - Board of Directors Monthly Meeting October 4, 2012 Officers present: Paul Polito, Dan Campbell, Bill Rizzi, Marty Cahill, Steve Cavanaugh Directors present: Jack Donegan, Bob Mirabito, Ray Tomasini, Rui Vieira Chairmen present: Bob Bailey, Al Chouinard, David Greenwood, Greg Bedrosian absent: no one The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Paul Polito. Two applicants for membership came before the board. Salvatore Lando and Walter Patstone. Treasurer s Report: Marty handed out a written treasurer s report. Marty asked if we were square with Trask Hall. Dave said we should be but we need the third-party inspection and the final permits from the state fire marshal. Correspondence: Steve said he had been in touch with Tom Beaulieu and Kevin of Division of Marine Fisheries. House: The television in the members room was replaced because the old one had a power board go bad. Dave authorized replacement of a new TV. The BOD approved buying an extended warranty. Dave received a bill for the extra work from Jeff Lake at Sea and Shore. The cost of the extra cost of materials is $13, The extra labor charged is $13, This extra labor cost is what Dave objects to. The lateness of the start, the interruption of the work, etc. is also part of our objection. The substitution of scab pieces instead of full lengths of wood is also objected to. Ray summarized the situation by noting the facts about the work that had been done, what our conflicts. The Board plans to call a meeting with the owner of Sea & Shore and Jeff Lake with David, Ray and Steve to go over the issue, get everything understood, and see about an abatement of some of the charges before we pay. Ideally the meeting will be in the coming week. Inboard Floats: Some boats are starting to leave. Al has heard from some of the winter storage, and would like the notice about winter storage put in the next newsletter. Outboard: Bob would like to have a log that came from the house (or from the bridge) near his floats. He d like someone to tow it to the shore so it can be cut up and disposed of. Regatta: Junk Sale next week (Oct 13th) at 12:30 pm. Greg needs some sellable junk. On the 27th will be the Closing Night with a steak dinner and live music, and he needs people to sign up by the 20th. Permitting: No report. Safety: No report. Unfinished Business: Dan Campbell said that according to his research a decent security camera (without pan and tilt) is $ Ray did look into getting new lights via NStar, which was going to be a large expense. He then went to the city, and 4 lights were replaced with LED lighting. It seems to be much brighter, and Ray doesn t think we need any more lighting in the parking lot. New Business: Dave wondered if there is some way we can induce Marty to stay on as treasurer. The basic issue is the nights of the meeting. The BOD is agreed that we could move the BOD meeting to the Wednesday before the first Thursday of the month. Marty would then continue to come once/month to the Thursday members meeting. Marty is willing to work with this arrangement. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. General Membership Meeting of the Dorchester Yacht Club Thursday, October 11, 2012 Officers present: Paul Polito, Dan Campbell, Bill Rizzi, Marty Cahill, Steve Cavanaugh Directors present: Ray Tomasini, Jack Donegan

3 page 3 Chairmen present: Rui Vieira, Bob Mirabito, Dave Greenwood, Greg Bedrosian, Bob Bailey, Al Chouinard absent: Paul Polito called the meeting to order at: 7:34 p.m. We welcomed a new member Walter Patstone. Another new member, Sal Lando also is coming in as a new member, he paid his dues and orientation fee earlier in the week. Minutes: Steve read out the minutes for the September Members meeting and the October Board of Directors meeting. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer s Report: Marty He did read out the following balances for our accounts: Dredging: $45, Checking: $172, Correspondence: None. House Committee: Nothing to report. Inboard Float Committee: Boats are starting to leave. I expect that we will have 8-9 boats in for winter storage. Do not delay getting set with Al if you want winter storage. Nothing to report on the moorings. one-year permits are not expected to rise. Nothing is known about the multi-year leases. Wally picked up the 100% booster plaque. There s a survey being taken by the National Boating Assoc which was mailed to select boaters. Next meeting will be at Savin Hill YC, and the speaker will talk about yacht club insurance. Unfinished Business: Bernie Feeney asked if we purchased marine-grade gasoline. Our company that we buy gas from tested the gas about 3 weeks ago. We have approx gallons of 89 octane gas in the tank. Hall & Trask did a test of the gas also, and there is no problem with it. A question about progress in the dreding project was raised. Ray Tomasini has a meeting with our engineer, Jack Hannon, later this month. There was a discussion about what was needed, such as the soil samples; we are still hoping to share the samples taken by UMass/Boston. Paul Phalan suggested the membership try harder to turn off unneeded lights and turn the heat down to reduce our energy expenditures. New Business: No new business. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Outboard Float Committee: Bob didn t have anything special. Bob will need people in the first week of November to close up the water, put in bubblers. Regatta Committee: Junk sale Saturday: Spaghetti dinner at 12:30, followed by the junk sale; proceeds go to the Christmas Party. Hoss said he needs people to sign up for the Closing Night by the 20th of this month; if he doesn t have enough people. Permitting Officer: Dave reports all the permits for the tank are in, except the state fire marshal s permit to sell fuel. It was the state marshal that gave us a shutoff notice. Dave said we need a permit officer who will keep on top of things. It is an important position. If permits are not in place, we could have the clubhouse closed. Safety Officer: No report. MBYCA Report: Last meeting was in Saugus, an excellent meal (full-course) was served. Costs for DCR MBYCA Monthly Meetings October 26th, 2012 at 8:00pm Savin Hill Yacht Club 400 Morrissey Boulevard Dorchester, MA Election of Officers & Board Members for year 2013 Yacht Club & Boater's Insurance will be discussed ****please bring your Board members to this discussion**** November 16th 2012 at 8:00 Winter Hill Yacht Club Somerville, MA Early because of Thanksgiving

4 page 4 Dorchester Yacht Club Since 1870 Members of the Dorchester Yacht Club invite you and your family to the annual Children s Christmas Party! Sunday, December 2nd 10 am-2 pm Barnbabies special visit 10:00 am-noon only! (come early and don t miss out!) Election/Voting Day too! Join in the fun this year! Barnbabies are our special guests this year with a menagerie of baby animals: bunnies, chicks, kittens, puppies, a piglet and a diapered baby goat for all hands on experience. ( Bring the kids/grandkids/greatgrandkids/family along! All are welcome! Food, make your own ice cream creations, snacks, crafts and lots more fun planned for you Same as last year Parents/family need to bring a small gift wrapped with the name of the child on the gift to be handed from Santa. Let us know if you can make it RSVP by November 25th. Any questions? Give us a call Marta Carney-Smith Mark your calendar first Sunday in December at DYC! Hope to see you there!

5 page 5 INBOARD FLOAT RULES IN-WATER WINTER STORAGE Anyone interested in applying for In-Water Winter Storage of an INBOARD BOAT (as defined in the Inboard Float Rules) must meet the following criteria and agree to abide by the Winter Float Rules. ELIGIBILITY Boats must be owned by Club Members. Boats must be approved by the Committee prior to storage. Requests for In-Water Winter Storage must be made by the boat owner to the Inboard Float Committee PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15th. Application must list the owner s NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. AND LENGTH OF BOAT. RATES The winter storage rates will be the same as the summer rates. Any boat not being stored for the winter and still at the marina after December 1st will be billed at the going rate. CRITERIA Insurance binders must be presented before an assignment can be finalized. You MUST pay the winter float fees BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL is given by the Float Committee. Boat owners must produce a winter cover and a working bubbler of a type similar to those of the Club. (Exact model, etc. will be specified.) Boats must have all systems in working order; such as, engines, batteries, and pumps. Boats must have minimum 1/2 spring and dock lines which are in good condition and secured with proper cleats as specified in Float Rule III/5. All lines must be doubled. Some boats may be required to have heavier lines. Members will check their boats AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK and more often during inclement weather. A logbook will be kept which you must sign. The complete rules about Winter Storage are in the Inboard Float Rules, in your By-Laws.

6 page 6 Security Watch hours are from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. The fine for missing a security watch is now $ November 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Board Paul Tadevsz of Polito Rekowski Directors Brian Albert Meeting Piccini Chouinard James Luis Michael Jeffrey Robert Edward Roberson Perez Robitaille Sardelli Body Sweeney White Cesar Phuc Philip Jessica Meeting John David Romero Vinh Trotter Sardelli Quintal Ottaviani Kathleen Ronald John Paul Richard Rui Raymond Tyrell Weiss Waggett Webster White Vieira Tomasini William John Richard Steve Steven Shaun Joe Rizzi Vespaziani Vogt Williams Wilson Teed Bruno Robert Steven Donald Gregory HAPPY Joseph Paul Abraham Ahern Amico Clark HOLIDAY Baker Benvissuto Nicholas Leland Luke Andrew Kenneth Phillip Bell Perry Barmakian Clark Grealish Benvissuto John Kenneth Kenneth Matthew Greg John Barnett Boyce Jr Bruneau Brennan Bedrosian Camargo Gerry John William John Dennis Stephen White Borkowski Burns Button Bates Cassidy DYC Members are eligible for a discounted BoatUS membership. The yacht club s discount code is: GA80017Y. Reminder: The fine for missing a security watch is now $ If you can t make your watch, swap with another member or call Wally Pozark ( )...he ll stand watch for a fee. Security Watch hours are from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Punch your slip in the time clock.

7 page 7 Security Watch hours are from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. December 2012 The fine for missing a security watch is now $ SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Marta Carney Mark Smith Livio Stephen Robert Stephan Board Thomas Joe Cence Cavanaugh Carroll Colbert of Cosgrove Crane Nicholas Kurt Christopher Vincent Directors Michael Emilio Cence Brown Connolly DiSalvo Meeting Gingras Cappuccio Daniel Van James Janus General Deborah Jose Campbell Christie Curran Czuchajew Body Connolly Cruz Christina Joe James Mike Meeting Brian Julio O'Keefe Christiano Curran Jr Fagan Foster Cruz Kenneth John Bradley Charlie Tim William Martin Cleary Concetti Comb Dang Davidson Desmond Delvin James Thomas Colin Eric Thomas Clifford Paul Georgilas Campbell Fitzpatrick King Ferrari Edwards Walsh John HAPPY HAPPY Michael John Christopher Bernard Donegan HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS Dunk Ellis Drew Feeney William Robert John Nancy Eileen Dolan Downs Mancini Finn Feeney Michael HAPPY Francione HOLIDAYS Bob Holmes Reminder: The fine for missing a security watch is now $ If you can t make your watch, swap with another member or call Wally Pozark ( )...he ll stand watch for a fee. Security Watch hours are from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Punch your slip in the time clock. 1

8 LIGHTHOUSE DORCHESTER YACHT CLUB FOUNDED PLAYSTEAD ROAD DORCHESTER, MA BOD Meeting: October 31, :00 p.m. Monthly Members Meeting: November 8, :30 p.m. DYC SPONSORS Please patronize our sponsors. If you d like to be listed as a sponsor of the DYC Lighthouse, please contact secretary Steve Cavanaugh. Sampson Insurance Boat & Yacht Insurance Mass Five Star Agency Member Mass Marine Trades Association Mike Perrotta Special DYC Discounts! (800) Moving LARKIN Boat Storage We Will Move For You! 40 Sprague Street, Hyde Park, MA Packing larkinmove@aol.com Storage