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Election Edition 2015

Meet the Candidates

Review the By Law

Propositions

Cast Your Vote (by 1pm)

Membership Meeting & Election

Sunday, November 22nd

2015, 1pm

Polls close at 1pm

The Burgee – Election Edition 2015

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27º20'14"N - 82º34'25"W 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, Florida 34230

Phone: 941-388-2355 Fax: 941-388-5524

[email protected]

www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org

Manager: Craig Bridges [email protected] Assistant Manager: Lorri Kaighin

[email protected] Member Services: Nelly Camardo [email protected] Maintenance: Mark Schiffman

[email protected] Burgee Editor: Mike Halliday

[email protected] Breezy Blast Editor: Diane Banyard

[email protected]

Board Members

Commodore: John Huber [email protected]

Vice Commodore: Scott Liebel [email protected]

Rear Commodore: Barry Millbourn [email protected]

Treasurer: Steve McCormack [email protected]

Secretary: Alan Pariser [email protected]

Race Captain: Richard Elsishans [email protected]

Fleet Captain: Bob Miller [email protected]

Regatta Director: Peter Robinson [email protected]

Social: Vanessa Hamalian [email protected]

Education: Ray Markham [email protected]

Election Judge: Jon Dowd

It is a privilege and

honor to serve as the

judge for this year’s

election. Here are a few

things you should

know….

The annual membership

meeting and election is

on November 22nd at

1:00. (Voting ends at 1:00 and the meeting starts)

This year you will be voting on five open Director

Positions and 10 Bylaw propositions. You can read up

on these candidates and by laws in this “special election

burgee” or on the SSS web site...please do your

homework!

Another great opportunity is to attend the “Meet the

Candidate’s Night on Sunday, November 15th from

4:30 – 6 pm.

Our election ballot is included as the centerfold of this

Burgee or can be found in the SSS office or the SSS web

site. Voting instructions are clearly explained here as

well.

You must be a “member in good standing” for your vote

to count. You can check with the club manager to be

sure you’re up to date.

I believe we are all lucky to be members of the greatest

sailing club on planet earth and this is our opportunity

to participate in its future. Take the time to read up on

the candidates and by law propositions, it is important.

Jon Dowd

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org/


















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2015 Nominating Committee The 2015 Nominating

Committee for the

Board of Directors

was comprised of 5

members who were

appointed by

Commodore John

Huber. The

committee members

were John Barth, Ric

Iaquinto, Ursula Olson, Tom Turner, and Chaired by

Dave Ash.

During the months preceding the election we met

numerous times in an effort to put together an agenda

and a timeline for the nominations. We put together a

list of questions for the candidates to answer. Some of

these questions were asked at the interview, and some

were given for them to write an answer for review.

It was decided by the committee not to “recommend”

any one candidate over another on the ballot, since

each of them is qualified for the position that they are

seeking. Instead, we opted to list each candidate, their

short bio, a picture of them, and their answers to the 3

written questions that were given to them. This way,

each member has the opportunity to make their own

voting decision based on this info and the “Meet the

Candidate” night, Nov 15th, 4:30-6pm. Come on out and

get to know them.

You know, we do have the greatest sailing club ever.

And, the only way we can keep it that way is for us to

get involved and volunteer for something. It’s amazing

the great people you will meet.

I would like to thank Ursula, Ric, Tom, and John for their

time and sacrifices to make this election possible. You

guys rock.

Dave Ash,

Chairman, Nominating Committee


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Meet the Candidates

Barry Millborn:

Commodore

I’m Barry Millbourn,

and I’d like to be

your next

commodore.

I’ve been an active

sailor/race

officer/instructor and

an engaged member

of the Squadron for

twenty-eight years.

I’ve helped drive

many changes as well

as preserve the continuity of a club that has grown

and expanded—especially in the last few years. As

every garden needs to be tended, so too does

anything we want to last. The same is true for our

sailing club—its educational and social programs,

its well-used facilities and of course, its sailing

offerings. Without strong leadership and a sense

of direction, clubs wither and fail. I have and will

continue to provide those critical elements of

leadership and vision in the role of Commodore.

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is blessed with a

large and enthusiastic membership, a friendly

relationship in the city, state and county

governments, and one of the best places on the

planet to sail. Thanks to the efforts of many

dedicated and hardworking members and a

supportive board, we have a great management

team in place and widespread excitement for all

our activities. Races and regattas are well

attended, we’re busy with social functions, we are

launching our own learn to sail program, and the

clubhouse, stonehouse, work area, launch areas,

docks and grounds are seeing more activity than

ever. As commodore I will see to it that the

Squadron continues to thrive as a club and is a

source of great pride to its members and to the

community.

I see challenges and opportunities ahead. In order

to continue our progress, more repairs and

upgrades of our docks, wave fence and buildings

are needed. The upkeep, safety and functionality

of our facilities is the number one challenge facing

our membership and the Board of Directors. My

experience with facilities and financial

management, my tenure as Rear Commodore and

my knowledge of how to work with both State and

Local governments are valuable traits I bring to the

Board and to the Commodore’s role. We replaced

three docks with the money budgeted for one, and

to a better standard of quality. When I became

aware of the possibility of obtaining grant money I

forwarded the application to the dock committee

and spearheaded the grant proposals that netted

$65,000 for our floating dock replacement and new

race committee boats.

My goal as Commodore is to combine the very best

of what we have been, what we are now and what

we can be. Our casual laid back atmosphere and

funky vibe are the envy of all who visit. As

Commodore, I will ensure the club maintains its

traditions while attending to the infrastructure,

financial, programming and sailing needs that will


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keep the club a jewel in Sarasota’s crown for years

to come.

Q: What is your long range view for the

Squadron’s future? How do you see it operating 5

years from now in terms of programs,

membership, community involvement, promotion

of sailing, etc.?

A: Our strength lies in the diversity of our

membership. Our challenge is to engage these

diverse groups and to bring them out to the club

and to get them on the water. I would seek out

more partnerships with the schools, non-profits,

churches and community organizations to increase

our visibility and our membership. The Squadron

has to be a fun and appealing place where friends

want to meet. We need to welcome interested

persons into our fold by finding ways to get them

on the water and become ACTIVE sailors. People

see sails on the water and dream. We need to find

ways to make that dream a reality for as many

people as we can.

Q: The Sailing Squadron’s purpose is to serve all of

our members fairly and making sailing accessible

to the community. What could the board be doing

to make that statement more of a reality? And

how can you help?

A: In the past the common wisdom was that there

were about forty active members and that all the

members who weren't so active pretty much

covered the costs for those of us who most

enjoyed the club. While this was a happy situation

for those of us that benefitted, it wasn't what the

City of Sarasota envisioned as the best use of their

property, and it doesn't contribute to the long term

survival of the club. We need to be attracting the

less active out to the club and onto the water.

Sailing events that are strictly for fun, Portsmouth

races, cruising events, whatever, have to be

promoted. Learn to sail programs have to be

available and affordable to any and all that have an

interest. I am a certified sailing instructor and

would gladly donate time to this effort. The

community needs to know: If you're interested in

sailing, we're right here, and you are welcome.

Q: What would you do to enhance club revenue

without raising dues / fees?

A: I think that the WCIND grant that I helped us to

get is a good example. There are grants and

resources that we haven't explored until now that

can make a huge contribution. Now that there are

more regulatory constraints on the kind of

volunteer projects that did so much for us in the

past we can look to member financial contributions

for such things as porch screens and landscaping.

While these may not net the amount of cash

necessary to replace the wave fence, they will

certainly go a long way in contributing to the

financial health of the club.

Bob Miller: Commodore

At the Beginning:

Sixty seven years of

sailing experience.

First boat plywood

Alcort sailfish.

(Predecessor to the Sunfish).

Education/Work

BA at Central Michigan University, Teacher

Lansing Public Schools

MA at Michigan State University, Executive

Director of Michigan Classroom Television

Bay Arenac Skill Center, Director of Media

Erie Business College, Admissions Director


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Travel Agents Int’l-Travel Agency,

Bradenton

Manatee District Schools, Teacher: Drop

Out Prevention High School (retired)

Experience/Organizations:

Erie Yacht Club: Sail Captain- Member of

BOD

Bradenton Yacht Club, BOD, Fleet Captain

of Sail, Club Secretary. Active with Race

Program , Sailed “Millertime”, Catalina 36'

Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Fleet Measurer,

Race Captain, Vice-Commodore, currently

Fleet Captain. Active with WFPHF racing

fleet, “Miller Lite”, S-2-6.9

Cool Things He has done:

Raised over $3,500 in cash and

sponsorships for a Labor Day Regatta

Initiated events (Marathon Series,

Commodores at the Helm, Sailor Awards

Dinner, weekly Sunday race series

Edited and published “Breezy Blast” (one

year)

Spearheaded the building of removable wall

to provide air-conditioned space outside

the office and conversion of existing air-

conditioning unit to cool bar area

Purchased and installed our “Victory Bell”

Located and negotiated the purchase of our

Kubota Tractor ($1,500 discount)

Looking Ahead:

WCIND grant application to acquire

matching funds to upgrade and/or replace

wave fence

Increase participation in on the water

sailing activities (Poker Run, Marathon

Series, Sunday and Friday sailing races)

Explore possible quarterly Pot Luck Dinner

to encourage membership interaction and

communication

Work with Social Director to increase

“family friendly” gatherings not related to

other events

Final Word:

I am looking forward to providing continued

encouragement and support to the growth

and success of the Sarasota Sailing

Squadron.





of sailing, etc?

A: Our success will be rooted in our diversity. We

need to attract people whose interests range from

simply messing about with boats, to aspiring

international competitors – and everything in

between. We must offer affordability, yet still

welcome the affluent. We need to get those SSS

members who have vessels at the Squadron to

fulfill their minimum commitment of usage.





how can you help?

A: We need to attract members, not customers.

Members have a personal investment in the

Squadron, while customers simply shop for the

best value. I would involve our members in the

running of the Squadron by holding quarterly town

hall meetings, and seek more volunteer activity by

assigning additional tasks to more committees.


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A:

Strongly support the new “fee based” adult

sailing program as a way of attracting new

members

Offer an on-site boat maintenance service

that is more reliable than the current ad-

hoc contractor arrangement. One of our

volunteer members could teach boat

maintenance to those who were interested.

Aggressively promote SSS as a venue for

“Special Events” i.e. Weddings, receptions,

retirement parties, large family gatherings.

(Price events scheduled from Mon-Thur at a

25% less fee than the weekends).

Offer a “fee based” catered, fine dining

experience bi-monthly in season

Joe Pratico: Rear

Commodore

I moved to Sarasota

in 1991 from

Hamilton Twp, NJ.

Graduated for

Trenton State

College with a B.A.

in Biology, and

worked for Union

Camp for 10 years

before coming to Florida and starting a pest control

business.

A member of the Squadron for about 9 years, I

have owned several boats, and currently I have a

Chrysler 26 sloop. I have used the work area

extensively to restore several boats, including

removing and rebuilding the keels on a SJ21 and

Catalina 25, so I have a deep appreciation for the

Squadron facilities and feel an obligation to

maintain and add to what the club can provide to

make boat ownership affordable and convenient

for its members.

I was Fleet Captain in 2013-14 when the club was

applying for a fee waived lease for the mooring

field. This was a tumultuous time and

unfortunately did not result in our obtaining a

lease, though I think with the right leadership this

can still be achieved; the state stipulated what we

need to do, we just need to do it.

If elected Rear Commodore, my first priority would

be to increase capacity for storage and access to

the water, namely dock repair and expansion. In

my experience, members are more than willing to

pay for storage and excess use of the docks, as

evidenced by our dock fee income over the years;

the docks will pay for themselves. I believe the

current fee structure which is punitive to members

who make extensive use of the docks runs counter

to this idea. I would encourage dock use.

I would appreciate your vote in November.


without raising dues/fees?

A: I'm not convinced we have a significant revenue

problem. For example, we did not apply for a grant

for the wave fence because we were told that it

would cost up to 1.2 million dollars to build! We

don't have that much in reserve, a requirement for

the grant. But based on what we just paid for dock

B, the wave fence cost should be about $240,000.

This number agrees with bids acquired several

years ago. So where did a number 5 times higher

come from? I believe the questions to ask are

what capital projects will cost, and how the


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membership would like to see its money spent.

Last year storage fees went up, and there is talk of

raising fees another 20%. The budget and long

range capital projects need to be scrutinized before

we consider raising revenue.


Squadron's future?

A: A good member survey should be taken to

answer that question. We could get better

community exposure by encouraging local groups

to use our facility for summer camps, seminars, etc.

We should also look into taking the next step in

acquiring a fee-waived lease for a mooring field;

that would be a huge revenue enhancer since there

is a strong demand for moorings.

Q: The Sailing Squadron's purpose is to serve all of

our members fairly and make sailing accessible to

the community. What could the board be doing to

make that statement more of a reality? And how

can you help?

A: There should be complete transparency of

finances and board and committee proceedings,

and a broader scrutiny of the punitive rules that

have been put into place in the last several years.

Also, I think that any funds or free amenities that

are given to any group within the club should be

voted on by the membership.

Ted Weihe: Rear

Commodore

I would like to be

your Rear

Commodore because

the basic job of that

office is to serve as

chair of the long

range planning and

building committees,

and I feel that I am

uniquely qualified to

serve in that

capacity. Last season I was asked by Commodore

John Huber to lead the long range planning

committee under the direction of Barry Millbourn,

our current Rear Commodore. Our focus has been

to develop a master plan for the club. After

consultations and feedback from members, we

have made initial progress on the traffic circulation

plan which is now being tested, and are developing

a draft of a landscape plan. We want to address

boat storage layout, waterfront, docks, buildings

and other facilities. The aim of the project is to

make our premises as attractive, useful, and

enjoyable as we can, and as Rear Commodore I will

continue developing the plan and building

consensus from all club members for its adoption.

With that plan, and your approval, we will develop

a capital budget so that we are able to repair and

improve facilities at the SSS over time. I have a

Masters of Planning degree from the University of

Virginia and over the years I have conducted

numerous planning efforts.

My sailing background currently includes racing an

MC, an E-Scow and an historic 1939 Chesapeake 20

at the club. I have served on numerous civic


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organizations, and have provided guidance to SSS

officers on parliamentary procedures. I have

served on the boards of several sailing clubs and

understand the different needs of cruisers (I

cruised an Erickson 35 on the Chesapeake Bay for

over 20 years), recreational and racing sailors. I

believe all types of sailors should feel welcome to

enjoy Sarasota Bay as members of SSS which I

consider the best small boat sailing venue in the

U.S.





of sailing, etc.?

A: I think the club needs a long-range master plan

and that is what motivates me to volunteer for the

position of Rear Commodore. We need a vision

and plan that is practical and can be accomplished

within five years, but looks out further. The key

word in “long-range planning” is planning. Many

improvements can be done quickly and with little

cost to our budget. A better vehicle circulation

plan is an example. Creating a gate in the fence for

Sarasota Youth Squadron so parents to drop off

and pick up their children is another inexpensive

way to reduce traffic and congestion.

I believe that we need to develop a better plan for

boat storage given the increased membership and

desire of members to have their boats on our

grounds. But, we must strongly enforce current

policies that discourage storage on the grounds for

boats that members seldom use. There are

definitely improvements that can be done to the

storage area around SYS.

Like every city, community and civic association of

which I have been a member or board member we

need a comprehensive master plan. It’s important

to have a common direction and understanding of

future goals for the club for informed decision

making. The plan should be developed through a

consensus process with a preponderance of

member support. It also needs to be approved by

the SSS board, and periodically reviewed and

updated.

I also see ways that we can reach out to other

community organizations such as the Sarasota

Garden Club and the Audubon Society for

improved landscaping, or a bird watching station

where the former concrete tower moorings are

located.

I think a healthy club is growing and although I

would certainly not want to discourage

membership, but I see it as the major challenge

over the next five years. We have limited space,

docks and club facilities for events. We may need

to be more selective, such as a limit on how many

major regattas we want to hold, and which ones

enhance our national and regional reputation as a

quality venue for these events.

We need to be mindful of our members so that

they are not too inconvenienced by outside events

or programs. On the other hand, I am not sure we

charge sufficient fees for fleets to use our facilities

for mid-winter regattas. I would want to re-

examine our fee structure and the burden these

regattas put on our volunteers. Eventually we will

need increased resources to pay for needed future

improvements.

To me, it seems that our PHRF fleet is not doing

well with falling participation. We need to reverse

this trend and one way is to help recruit crew

members and novice sailors to come out more

frequently.


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I had some success in recruiting young members to

crew in the Chesapeake 20 fleet. The club should

consider a brochure about the club, including types

of activities and simple instructions on how to sail

for the novice. This has been very successful in

Spinsheet on the Chesapeake Bay to promote

sailing. The brochure can be distributed at libraries

and other locations so that the public knows about

the club and how they can be involved. We can

also hold a crew event so that new members or

interested citizens of Sarasota can find skippers

and boats to sail on. Usually, this takes the form of

an e-mail list with experience, and what types of

boats, or their availability on which types of boats

that they want to sail or race.





how can you help?

A: For most of my life I have been either a small

boat racer or a cruiser (and both) and served on

the board of the West River Sailing Club that had

cruisers, cruiser racers, and one design fleets. I

think that SSS must accommodate all types of

sailors and non-motorized boats to be vibrant and

contribute to the sailing community.

When I was approached to help the board with

parliamentary procedures, our board meetings

were contentious and unproductive. Partly as a

result of my suggestions, the SSS board began to

focus on its entire membership not just a few that

showed up at meetings often with complaints. As a

result, the board moved to written reports

available to all members, and a strict time limit on

member statements and meeting hours. The SSS

board has a fiduciary responsibility to all its

members to protect our property and assets, the

Sarasota community, and the terms of our lease. I

would take these responsibilities seriously as I have

in other civic positions.

I can help bridge some of the gaps and

misunderstandings among different groups in the

club because I have done it in the past. I have a

high tolerance for members with strong opinions

who care about the club. It is important to listen to

them, but make judgments based on the best

interest of all the members.

Finally, as a professional writer with several books

and many publications, I think that I can help the

SSS board communicate with the Sarasota media

so that we are a recognized community asset for all

those interested in sailing.

Q: What would you do to enhance club revenues

without raising dues/fees?

A: One idea that I will explore is to ask members to

contribute a landscape plant in honoring someone,

planting a memorial tree for someone dear is a

popular way to honor them. This has been a

successful strategy at other clubs. We can also

have a Remembrance Panel with small plaques of

the names of members who have died, purchased

by surviving members or families by making a

contribution in the name of their loved one and

placing the name on a panel. We did this at West

River Sailing Club and it was highly successful as a

way to raise funds. It became a competition

among members to raise significant resources in

the person’s name. We also do this in listing

names and honoring members with a contribution

in the newsletter at our church.

I have been a very successful fundraiser from

foundations; for example, The Four Rivers

Maritime Foundation in Annapolis, the Wallace

Foundation and the Eugene and Agnes Meyer


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Foundation. I have experience raising money from

individuals and corporations having chaired the

United Cooperative Appeal in DC. At the local

government level I successful lobbied for $1.7

million for neighborhood improvements, traffic

calming, etc. for my civic association. At the

federal government level I have raised extremely

large amounts of money for international

cooperative development over 30 years. I am a

professional proposal writer with 40 years of

experience, and have been successful with over

100 proposals.

I have operated and managed several non-profit

organizations for which I have successfully raised

funds from various sources (e.g., Co-opt, U.S.

Global Leadership Coalition).

But, I am not sure that I would pledge not to raise

fees, or dues. Most private clubs, such as the

Sarasota Yacht Club, have initiation fees. I would

consider a one-time fee for new members wishing

to store their boats at SSS. The concept is simple,

new members should help support capital budgets

since they benefit from all of the earlier member

contributions that built the club. Most of our

revenues come from the storage of boats. We

should certainly ask members to pay the “on-going

commercial rate” for boat storage. Basically, it is

my view that SSS must have a dedicated capital

improvement budget to maintain and enhance the

club. How we do it will be a challenge, but a worthy

effort. Otherwise, our physical plant will

deteriorate and we will not be good stewards of

the club.

Donna Kesten: Treasurer

Hi!

I’m Donna Kesten

and I would be

honored to serve as

your Treasurer. I

have been an active

member of the club

since 2011 when I

took my first sailing

class. At that time

smiling faces, fun

and new friends

defined my experience at the club. My passion for

sailing grew quickly, and thanks to the many sailing

activities afforded by the club, my skills also

developed. I am proud to say that now I can

skipper, crew and assist on race committee due to

my involvement with the Squadron. My personal

experience was made possible because, club

leaders and its member volunteers work so hard to

make Sarasota Sailing Squadron the best it can be.

My passion for sailing and my love for this club is

what makes me want to give back, and serve as

your Treasurer.

While new to sailing, I am not new to accounting

and finance. I am a CPA with a Master’s degree in

tax. I have held executive level positions in both

public and private corporations for 10+ years. I

have worked closely with CEO’s and Board of

Directors to develop and manage budgets, increase

revenues, and reduce expenses. For the past two

years I have worked closely with the Squadron’s

accountant and am familiar with its financial

reporting and accounting processes.

My career in accounting and finance has taught me

that many times poor judgement calls happen


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when they are strictly based on financial outcomes.

Most decisions require a multidimensional

understanding of the issues at hand in order for

leadership to choose the best path forward and

ensure a successful outcome. As your Treasurer I

will do my best to develop and communicate the

financial dimension and work with the Board to

insure that all related issues are reviewed in pursuit

of a win/win decision.

This is a time in the club’s history when it needs the

financial expertise I bring to the table. Sarasota’s

statistics say it is one of the fastest growing metros

in the State. For the club to continue to be a place

that meets the needs of the its community as well

as strive to reach beyond and become the “Best

Sailing Club in the World” a strong competent

board is a must. We need to keep the Squadron a

fun and beautiful place to gather and sail while

ensuring its financial stability. As your Treasurer, I

vow to pursue these goals with enthusiasm,

compassion and common sense.

Regards

Donna Kesten





of sailing, etc.?

A:

Programs – The current calendar of

activities provides a wide range for almost

everyone. We have YSP, LL, One design and

WPHRF races and events regularly. In

addition to sailing and instruction the club

has regular social events that enable a time

to meet new friends and introduce new

people to the club. These events for the

most part are organized and run by faithful

volunteers. In my opinion new programs

should evolve from those volunteers who

have a specific interest. As a board we can

suggest a direction but in the end it will be

our faithful volunteers who make it a

reality.

Membership, Community, and Promotion –

I believe we are a hidden Gem. I would say

almost 50% of the people I talk to about SSS

have never heard of us. That’s good in a

way as it keeps us comfortable with “our

own”, however it’s bad because it makes us

stagnant, and rooted to old ways. It also

never gives those faithful volunteers a

break! New people bring new ideas, more

energy, and more money; I would like to

see a full time membership drive over the

next 5 years with a goal of increasing our

membership by a minimum of 25%.

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Annual Membership Meeting & Election

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 at 1pm (Polls close at 1pm)

at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

In order for a Ballot to be counted, the membership must be in good standing as defined by being

current on dues and fees payable and having no official, unresolved complaints on file. Payments and

resolutions to meet the requirements of good standing will be considered through November 15,

2015. The report that will be used on Election Day will be generated on November 16, 2015. Payments

and resolutions made after November 15 will be gratefully received but will have no impact on the

membership’s standing.

To vote, you must follow these instructions:

1. Pull out the ballot which is the centerfold of this Burgee edition.

2. Mark page 1 of the ballot for the 5 open director positions, marking one box or writing-in one

name for your candidate of choice for each position. Also check the Proxy box if you will not

attend the meeting.

3. Mark pages 2-3 of the ballot – Yes or No for each of the 10 By Law Propositions.

then, EITHER

Print your membership name and sign and date both pages 1 and 3 of the ballot.

Drop the ballot into the Official Ballot Box at the Squadron, or Mail it to Sarasota Sailing

Squadron, Attn: Election Judge, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 3426.

OR (if you want privacy)

Place the ballot into an envelope, seal it, and print your membership name and sign and date

the back of the envelope.

Drop the envelope into the Official Ballot Box at the Squadron, or Mail it in another envelope to

Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Attn: Election Judge, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 3426.

Ballots must be received by 1pm on Nov 22 (allow for mail delivery time if mailing)

One vote per Membership. If you vote more than once then the last dated ballot will be counted, and

all others discarded

Ballots can be found:

In this Burgee edition

In the Squadron office

Online at http://SarasotaSailingSquadron.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ballot.pdf

Official Ballot Please be aware that the ballot consists of three (3) full pages (sides). All ballots must be received by

1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, November 22nd, 2015. Any ballots received after this

deadline will not be counted.

Mark ONE box or write ONE name for your candidate of choice for each position

Commodore Rear Commodore

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Treasurer (1 year) Regatta Director

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Social Cordinator

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Print Name Sign Date

Official Ballot Page 1

Barry Millbourn

Bob Miller

Joe Pratico

Ted Weihe

Deb St James Donna Kesten

Steve McCormack

Jesse Brunsvold

Cassandra Roznos

This is my proxy to conduct the Annual Membership Meeting in my absence

By Laws - General Revisions

Description Vote Here ()

YES NO

#1 The terms “Officer” and “Member in Good Standing” are defined terms within the By Laws and Standing Rules and all occurrences will be capitalized.

Explanation: A defined term in a binding agreement must be capitalized to note the same definition is used in all cases.

#2 The Secretary shall be chair of the By Laws / Standing Rules Committee.

Explanation: Name change only. The committee is responsible for By Laws and Standing Rules change proposals. Name is changed for all occurrences.

#3 Article IV Paragraph 17 describing requirements for a board member to resign his position if he chooses to run for another office before the end of his term is moved to Article III with the rest of the Election process description.

There is no change to language or meaning. This only moves the language to the section describing election procedures for clarity.

Table I - By Laws - Specific Revisions Voting

Table I - See next section, Table II, for specific changes, but mark your vote on this page! Vote only once for each item (note that some items

contain changes to more than one area of the By Laws)

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Item YES NO

#1 ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

All Capital Expenditures of $5K or greater must utilize a competitive bid process, to be defined in the Standing Rules.

#2 ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE and ARTICLE VIII - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

A member must be in Good Standing to run for Office. The titles of the Social and Education Coordinators are being changed to Director. Director’s terms will commence with the first Board of Director meeting in January of the following year rather than immediately upon election (as currently stated in Article VIII 1, below). Currently, elected Directors take office immediately with no period for collaboratively learning the responsibilities of the office from the incumbent. The proposal allows a 2+ month period for the new Director / Officer to plan and execute an appropriate transition. This change takes effect with the 2016 election (next year).

#3 ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Table I - See next section, Table II, for specific changes, but mark your vote on this page! Vote only once for each item (note that some items

contain changes to more than one area of the By Laws)

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Item YES NO

Reference to Mooring committee is being deleted, since Club no longer is responsible for the Mooring Field, and there is therefore no need for a Mooring Committee.


Clearer definition of the Regatta Director’s responsibilities is provided, specifically including club representative to local PHRF organizations.

#5 ARTICLE V - ELECTIONS AND ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This is a clarification needed due to staggered terms adopted last year, not a change in policy. Officers and Directors serve until their term expires (which may change to the January Board meeting) unless they are removed or resign. Staggered terms were adopted in 2014; only some Board terms expire each year.

#6 ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

Reference to Mooring Committee is being deleted, since there is no longer a need for active management of the Mooring Field.

#7 ARTICLE VII - DUES AND FEES

A Member in Good Standing is defined to include either a member who has been suspended or terminated or is not current in their financial obligations. Prior definition only included members not current in their financial obligations.

Print Name Sign Date


Black = Original Text Red = Proposed Revisions Blue Italics = Explanation or Summary of Changes Blue cross out - Deletions

Table II - Specific By Law Change Proposals.

Table II - By Law Proposed Changes – Specific Text / Description

#1 ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall:

1. Have active management of the Squadron, its grounds, docks and anchorages, and activities;

2. CAPITAL BUDGET. Prior to the Board granting approval for any single capital expenditure in excess of $5,000, or approval of substantial modifications to the physical plant of the Squadron, the Executive Committee shall certify consistency with the adopted Long Range Plan, if addressed by the Long Range Plan, and the need, urgency, value, and alternatives to the expenditure or modification. Thereafter during the fiscal year, if an expenditure or modification was not adopted in the Annual Budget, the Executive Committee shall review the proposed expenditure for consistency with the Long Range Plan and if not addressed by the Long Range Plan, the need, urgency, value, and alternatives to the expenditure or modification. The Board shall not grant authorization for the disbursement of funds for any single capital expenditure in excess of $5,000 or approval of substantial modifications to the physical plant that are not consistent with the Long Range Plan, unless the Board finds by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total membership of the Board that a deviation from the Long-Range Plan would clearly be in the best interest of the Squadron. Multiple Bids are required for all expenditures in excess of $5,000, unless the Board finds by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total membership of the Board that Multiple Bids are not required. The responsible Committee shall develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) as specified in the Standing Rules..

Rationale: All Capital Expenditures of $5K or greater must utilize a competitive bid process, defined in the Standing Rules.

#2 ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4. All board members must be a Member in Good Standing to run for office and shall

be elected to serve a term of two (2) years per the table below.

ELECTION CYCLE 2-YEAR TERMS

Odd Year Even Year

Commodore Secretary

Vice Commodore Treasurer

Rear Commodore Fleet Captain

Social Director Education Director

Regatta Director Race Captain

Explanation of how the transition will work: After the adoption of this Bylaw change, in 2015 the term for the Treasurer will be one year. In 2016 the term for the Vice Commodore will be one year. Thereafter the Treasurer will be elected in even years and the Vice Commodore will be elected in odd years for regular two year terms.

Effective with the 2016 election, Director’s terms begin at the first Board of Directors meeting in January following their election at the General Membership meeting. New Officers/Directors shall be seated in office at the commencement of the


January Board of Directors meeting and the former Officers/Directors term concludes. All Officers/Directors shall serve until their successors are seated or until the earlier of the expiration of their term or until the Officer/Director is removed or resigns. During the transition period between election and being seated, the incumbent and newly elected Officer/Director shall establish and execute a transition plan. Unless an Officer/Director resigns from their current office, they shall serve out their term in its entirety before running for another office. To be eligible for election/re-election, an Officer/Director shall declare their intention to run for office to the Nominating Committee in accordance with the timetable established by the Nominating Committee.

Explanation: A member must be in Good Standing to run for Office. The titles of the Social and Education Coordinators are being changed to Director. Director’s terms will commence with the first Board of Director meeting in January of the following year rather than immediately upon election (as currently stated in Article VIII 1, below). Currently, elected Directors take office immediately with no period for collaboratively learning the responsibilities of the office from the incumbent. The proposal allows a 2 month period for the new Director / Officer to plan and execute an appropriate transition. This change takes effect with the 2016 election (next year).

ARTICLE VIII - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

1. The Annual Membership meeting of the Squadron membership shall be held each year in November. At the Annual Membership Meeting members shall elect the Officers and Directors specified in Article III.

Explanation: Officers and Directors take office as specified in Article III. #3 ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

10. One Member of the Board who is not a Flag Officer shall be designated as Fleet Captain. The Fleet Captain shall report to the Board as to the status and current inventory of all stored and parked boats and shall oversee maintenance and replacement of Squadron-owned vessels. The Fleet Captain shall oversee and encourage the promotion of Squadron cruising activities as planned by the Cruising Committee. The Fleet Captain shall ensure that the Board is kept informed of any regulatory or government proposals or changes in laws or regulations that may affect the mooring field and its future viability for member use.

Explanation: Club no longer is responsible for the Mooring Field, and there is therefore no need for a Mooring Committee.


11. One member of the Board who is not a Flag Officer shall be designated as the Regatta Director. ……. The Regatta Director shall coordinate with the Vice Commodore on all Regatta activities. The Regatta Director shall be in charge of verifying the PHRF fleet ratings, Portsmouth Handicap Ratings, shall resolve all handicap disputes, and shall be the Squadron’s representative at the local PHRF organization, Sarasota Bay Yachting Association (SBYA), and West Florida PHRF (WFPHRF).

Rationale: Clearer definition of the Regatta Director’s responsibilities.

#5

ARTICLE V - ELECTIONS


1. The election of Officers and board members whose term expires will be held annually at the November general membership meeting. Nominations may be made by any of the following methods:

ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5. Each Officer and Director, who must be in Good Standing, shall hold office from the date of their election or appointment until their term expires or until the Officer or Director is removed or resigns. No person shall serve on the Board for more than (8) consecutive years.

Explanation: Officers and Directors serve until their term expires (which may change to the January Board meeting) unless they are removed or resigns.

6. The Board may fill any vacancies among the Officers or Directors by a vote of a majority of those present at the next scheduled meeting of the Board. The replacement will hold office until the expiration of the term of that office. Board members are required to attend all scheduled meetings of the Board. Any Officer or Director who is absent from two consecutive Board meetings without reasonable cause or excuse may be removed from his position as an Officer or Director by the Board.

Explanation: Staggered terms were adopted in 2014; only some Board terms expire each year. This is a clarification, not a change in policy.

#6 ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

9.

Rationale: Mooring Committee is no longer active.

#7 ARTICLE VII - DUES AND FEES

1. Dues and fees itemized on the Squadron Rate Schedule shall be set by the board as well as the time and manner of their payment. A Member in Good Standing is defined as one whose monetary obligations to the Squadron are current and who is not suspended or revoked.

3. Any member who fails to pay dues or other indebtedness to the Squadron for a period of sixty (60) days after they become due is no longer a Member in Good Standing and shall forfeit all privileges of membership and if said dues or other indebtedness is not paid within ninety (90) days after they become due, said membership in the Squadron shall be revoked.

4. Loss of privileges due to membership suspension, revocation or after sixty (60) days of delinquency shall include loss of the right to vote in all meetings of the Squadron, the right of participation in Squadron activities such as competitions and social activities, the use of the Squadron facilities, and the use of the Squadron name in entering outside events.

Any member that has lost membership pursuant to this Article who wishes to rejoin the Squadron must do so as provided in Article IX, Section 6 of these Bylaws

Explanation: A Member in Good Standing is defined to be a member who is not suspended or terminated and whose financial obligations to the Squadron are current.


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Continued from Page 12: Donna Kesten: Treasurer





how can you help?

A:

Serve members fairly – Fairness in a

volunteer organization is a slippery word.

Those who do the most feel they should get

more, those who squeak the loudest get

action when sometimes they shouldn’t, and

those who just sit back and feast, don’t call

foul till it’s gone. The BOD has a tough job

but needs to determine a long range

strategy with measurable time related goals

that will attract members and invoke a

commitment in its members to meet those

the goals.

As I said above, community recognition and

involvement in my opinion is one of the key

strategies for the future. SSS needs its

leadership to be an active part of the

community, not just in sailing realm. Its

leaders need to know how to promote SSS

and share its challenges responsibly.

Sharing our passion of sailing while

attending various civic and charitable

meetings and events will keep us at the

pulse of what’s going on in Sarasota. It will

also identify untapped resources, and open

the door to new venues that we can adopt

in hopes to better serve our community and

our members



A: Asking a finance person to increase revenues

sometimes invokes a canned response. Hence here

you go - The real question is not just increasing

revenue but growing the bottom line. This will

allow us to create reserves that can help us meet

our goals. That being said here is some low hanging

fruit that can be plucked within the one year I have

to serve;

Accounting Controls – basically make sure

we are getting all the monies owed to us for

the service or product we are providing

o Analyze aged receivables, and take

action to collect.

o Audit F.O.A.M fees to ensure all

receivables have been identified

o Analyze food & beverage for

profitability and improve controls if

necessary

o Analyze Other Fees to determine

profitability and audit for

compliance

o Survey Yard for dead boat and

determine ownership, once

determined

o identify if member is an active

volunteer, take action depending on

status.

Cut expense – see what is costing the most

and find ways to make it cost less without

sacrificing value.

o Maintenance – review major cost

drivers, review contracts, identify

like vendors and get cost

comparison, present to board for

review.

o Review and suggest change if

necessary to lower

financing/banking costs, meet with

various banks to form relationships.

o Benefits & Compensation – Salary vs

Hourly, Employee vs Consultant,


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Workers Comp plan, Unemployment

rate, Healthcare costs, etc.

o Cost benefit analysis for an

additional paid position to generate

new members, provide marketing

plan, and submit grant proposals

Grants/ Funding/ Donations

o Assist with grant funding through

identification, analysis and

communication.

o Work toward developing a 503c

foundation that would focus on a

needed community service that we

could provide and enable SSS to

collect tax deductible donations.

Example – Veterans sailing program

Stephen McCormack:

Treasurer

Hello, I am Stephen

McCormack and I

am running for a

second term as

Treasurer for the

Sarasota Sailing

Squadron. My over

arching goal is to be

fair and supportive

of all the different

members and how

they use the club.

As Treasurer this

applies by assisting

the board and

management in working to apply fees fairly and

spending the clubs limited money for the benefit of

all members. As a board member this applies by

being an active listener to different points of view

and making club decisions with the greater good of

the entire club in mind over any one particular

group.

My membership in the squadron dates back over

14 years. In that time I was twice elected Rear

Commodore. Having this experience is invaluable

in being able to understand the history of our

current infrastructure and the maintenance needs

that are currently coming due. Funding these

repairs is the most pressing issue for the incoming

Treasurer to address. Also my long time

membership allows me to understand the

differences in how our members use the club, their

particular needs, and how these needs can cause

conflicts between sailors.

The Treasurer position requires an understanding

of past finances and the nuances of year to year

accounting changes to detect trends and spot

potential issues. It also requires tact and patience

when suggesting and implementing financial

changes as members feel especially passionate

about how the club’s money is raised and spent. I

believe my record the past year and a half as

Treasurer reflects that I have these qualities along

with the accounting knowledge required for this

position.

My educational experience is a bachelor’s degree

in Aerospace Engineering from St. Louis University,

a Masters of Business Administration from

University of South Florida, as well as additional

courses in financial analysis.

As always, if you have questions, comments or

suggestions I would love to discuss them with you.

Stephen McCormack





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of sailing, etc?

A: I see the squadron on the surface looking just

like the laid back volunteer sailing club we have

loved for years. On the inside we need to be a

lean, mean, and very efficiently run organization.

In order make further progress toward this goal,

procedures will need to be formalized and the

board responsibilities and management

responsibilities defined in greater detail. This will

allow the board to provide management with

guidance and supervision without micromanaging

our staff.

We need to address how to engage members to

volunteer in projects that makes them feel like they

are contributing something substantial. Outside

forces have changed how we operate, where we

once had a work party to fix a window we are now

required to get a permit and a licensed contractor.

We should work to identify projects that a small

team of volunteers could accomplish and recruit

one member as team a leader to coordinate it.

I believe we are doing an excellent job of

promoting sailboat racing with both our local races

and our support of larger national regattas. I

encourage our club to continue to support national

level regattas for both the exposure for our city

and for revenue. These events must be balanced

with promoting sailing to our local neighbors and

current members with smaller regattas and other

social events.





how can you help?

A: Keeping costs affordable is the single best

method to make sailing accessible to the

community at large. The area already supports

multiple venues for wealthy community members

to access the bay but these are out of reach of

many. Keeping a tight watch on expenses and

working with other members on alternative

funding is how I believe I can help.

Additionally, one of the squadron’s strengths is

that it supports a wide variety of sailing and sailors,

dinghy to keelboats, from novice sailors to

experience racers and cruisers. Decisions made by

the board need to take into consideration how

different sailors use the club and the needs they

have. Being open minded and listening to both

sides of an issue before making a decision is how I

can help to keep a balance in the club.



A: I have already suggested that the board

convene a new committee composed of members

of or involved with the long range planning along

with members involved with the finances with the

mandate to seek outside funding. Together they

could identify projects that would be promising to

receive grants and then we internally can budget

for projects that are not likely to receive funding.

I would also encourage expanding the rental fleet.

This would encourage membership without boat

ownership. We need to discuss what types of

boats would be most appealing to a new member

who may have limited sailing experience.


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Deb St James: Regatta

Director After having grown

up on the waters of

Sarasota in power

boats, I was

introduced to sailing

by Randy St James in

approximately 2003. I learned to sail on a Capri 22

and from there I have sailed an SR Max21, Melges

24, J80 and a couple of different cruiser style boats.

I have competed in many regattas over the years

both locally and in different locations around

Florida. I believe that I know what competitors

want to get out of regatta and the things that need

to happen at a regatta to make it a successful

event. We want competitors to talk about what a

great regatta the Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted.

We want them to tell their friends and we want

people to want to sail at the SSS. In 2012 I served

as Race Captain of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Additionally in 2013, I was regatta chair for the

2013 Zhik Formula 18 Americas Championship

Regatta, hosted by the SSS. As a result of the

success of this regatta, we have been asked to bid

on several additional regattas, including being

personally asked by the owner of NACRA to bid on

the Olympic Class N17 World Championships

(which we lost to Clearwater due to Clearwater’s

ties with US Sailing). We were also asked by the US

Formula 18 Class to host the 2017 or 2018 F18

World Championship. I believe that I can

successfully run both our local monthly club

regattas, our biggest event the Annual Labor Day

Regatta as well as outside National and

International regattas. I intend to run the outside

regattas as a profit center for the SSS requiring no

additional monies from members, just some

volunteer hours!

As mentioned previously, I grew up in Sarasota and

have enjoyed her waters my entire life. I am the

mother of two grown boys ages 21 and 24. By

profession I am Vice President of Operations for

one of the largest providers of cabinets and

countertops in the state of Florida. Our market is

primarily new construction and on average we are

installing 20-25 homes per day. Working in the

new home construction industry has given me

great experience at being conscious of deadlines,

the ability to multi task and also being very aware

of customer satisfaction due to the fact that

kitchens are usually the focal point of any home.

These skills will also be valuable in making me a

great regatta director for the Sarasota Sailing

Squadron. Hope to see you all on the water soon!





of sailing, etc.?

A: I envision the squadron becoming less of a boat

storage facility (which has already changed quite a

bit in the last several years) and more of an active,

vibrant sailing community. The current programs at

the squadron (specifically the Luffing Lassies and

the Youth Sailing Program) are fundamental to the

vitality of the squadron. Any groups that can be

formed that mimic them would be beneficial to the

SSS by means of increased membership (more

dues), more individuals on the property (hopefully

spending money) thus resulting in more

community knowledge of the SSS. The more people

that we can introduce to sailing/silent water sports,

the more active our club will become. Promoting

the one design fleets (Flying Scots, MC Scow, E


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Scow, etc.) are also a great way to accomplish this

task.





how can you help?

A: I believe the most recent boards have made

improvements to serve all of our members more

fairly. I also believe that some of the events we

have hosted in recent years have improved

awareness of the SSS in the community. These

include the Stand Up Paddleboard event, the Boy

Scouts event, Sarasota Sheriff Training at the SSS. I

can help by pursuing additional events to be held

on the property that would make more individuals,

both locally and nationally, aware of what a gem

the SSS is to Sarasota and the surrounding areas.



A: During my tenure as Regatta Director, I would

pursue more National and International Sailing

Regattas to be held by the SSS. These events have

proven to be a source of profit for the club with no

additional fees or dues on the members. These

high profile events serve both the SSS in regards to

profits and the City of Sarasota in regards to dollars

spent in the area while participants are in town for

the regatta. (Restaurants, Hotels, etc.) I would

continue to pursue support from the Sarasota

Sports Commission to help fund and markets these

events, attracting other sporting events to the

Sarasota area.

Jess Brunsvold : Social

Coordinator ’70: Born in

Wisconsin. I spent the

first ten summers of

my life living on my

parents ’54 boat in

picturesque Door

County, WI. Dad was

in Milwaukee real

estate.

Age of 10, moved aboard our boat and

traveled to Naples and lived aboard for over

ten years. Went to Naples High School.

’95: Earned a Bachelor of Design from the

UF College of Architecture, Dept of Interior

Design. Minored in Art Design.

Returned to Naples and worked in high-end

interior design field.

’96: Married my hubby, Mark, of 17 years,

and had four children in five years.

Bought, remodeled and sold various homes.

Boated FL and Keys. Hubby competed in

various sport-fishing tourneys.

Returned to Door County, WI in ’06. Hubby

started new company: Parcus Medical, LLC.

Joined and served on the BOD of the

Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and Sail Training

Foundation for

7 years. Last year in WI, I was Vice

Commodore of SBYC and Chairman of Sail

Training.

All four kids sailed every summer and swam

all winter.

During those years:


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Upgraded interior/exterior two clubhouses,

grounds, marketing, and websites for both.

Restored Fleet of 4 Flying Scots & 11 flying

Juniors.

Obtained donations and grant monies to

purchase 6 new 420s.

’12: Hubby relocated Parcus Medical, LLC to

Sarasota.

Joined SSS our first week in town and enrolled all

four kids at SYS. Joined Luffing Lassies.

Became SYS BOD member. Co-Chairman of: ’15 &

‘16 SailFest Regattas.

Currently organizing ’15 F16 National

Championship Regatta (Oct 29 – Nov 1).

Contribute quality photography to Sarasota Youth

Sailing’s Fb page.

We now have three Riverview High IB students and

one at Brookside Middle.

Lastly, our 120lb Chocolate Lab, “Marlin”, considers

SSS “heaven on earth”.

Q: What is your long-range view for the




of sailing, etc?

A: As a fairly new member, I would start by

meeting with all those who know the hits and

misses of the Club’s annual social events. I would

create custom artwork to market the events using

various medias. Then to produce photography of

the event for display in clubhouse and on SSS & SYS

social media. To create and promote a festive,

organized atmosphere is important to attract

members and create loyal event attendees.


our members fairly and to make sailing

accessible to the community. What could the

board be doing to make that statement more of a

reality? And how can you help?

A: I could reach out to local underprivileged

community groups.



A: I would assist with keeping the SSS clubhouse

AND the SYS sail training building clean, organized,

well maintained, comfortable, and charming. I have

either donated or specified the following items to

improve the SSS clubhouse interior and SSS

grounds to successfully attract new members and

to attract quality events.

WIN/WIN

• 10 new 60” round patio tables- donation

• 60 new patio chairs- spec’d and delivered

• Reupholstered all bar stools- donation

• 1 new bench in front of bookcase- donation

• 5 custom sofa pillows- donation

• 2 custom painted & reupholstered vintage rattan

chairs (in front of fireplace)- donation

• 2 outdoor area rugs (in front of fireplace)-

donation

• 15 new and customized trash can lids for SYS/SSS

grounds- undecided

• 4 vintage rattan armchairs (for member lounge)-

spec’d

• 1 expandable dining table with 4 swivel chairs

(member lounge)- spec’d

• 1 new fireplace surround- donation

• I scrubbed the wood ceiling in the clubhouse and

painted out discolored conduit.

• Scrubbed the nasty Budweiser stickers off the

hanging lamps over the bar.

• Weeded and mulched, laid rip-rap around

landscaped areas.


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• Restored artwork. Replaced signage and bulletin

board. Created 20 SSS burgee awards for past 2

years.

• 20 new outdoor chairs for SYS upstairs classroom

area- donation.

Cassandra Roznos :

Social Coordinator Hello,

My name is

Cassandra Roznos

and would be

honored to serve

on the board of

directors delivering

social and sailing activities for the SSS once again.

As some are aware for many years our family spent

most weekends, regattas and school breaks sailing

and volunteering at the SSS. My husband Jason

was on the board several times, and I served as the

social coordinator 5 years in addition to being on

social committees prior to that. We have

sponsored 100’s of regattas and launched the

Sailmonster Sunday Series at the SSS which ran for

several years and has as many as 37 member boats

participating, averaged more than 20 consistently.

I have a background in technical sourcing for our

consulting company and have recently moved

towards a career in real estate but really prefer to

be cruising :)

Our family of 6 has logged 1000’s of miles cruising

and racing all over the world. My passion is sailing

and creating a social environment fostering the

core mission statement of the Sarasota Sailing

Squadron. We are members of most sailing clubs

in the area in addition to the BYC. We haven’t

spent as much time as we would like at the SSS

recently due to the fact that we have been

restoring an old ringling house in Bradenton in our

spare time ( Moneypit II ). We are near the end of

that project and looking forward to spending time

organizing activities and promoting all that our club

has to offer to all existing members in addition to

attracting new sailors.

Fair Winds,

Cassandra Roznos





of sailing, etc?

A: I would like to see more recreational sailing

activities to attract new area residents, at risk

programs for children, refer a friend promotions, a

better mix of adult and family social activities.

Encourage camaraderie and a stronger phrf fleet

turnout via social events after races.





how can you help?

A: By providing social events for members and

their guests. Showing the city and the residents of

Sarasota the the SSS is vital asset to Sarasota and

the surrounding areas. Successful social functions

would help raise community awareness and attract

more members.



A: In addition to running profitable events. I would

promote more private business events and

functions during the week and non regatta

weekends. Host quarterly nautical flea markets and

create a marketing committee to promote the

activities and amenities of the SSS.


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