Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association
Assembly of Delegates Meeting and Annual Awards
Berkeley Yacht Club
November 4th, 2024 - Jan Lucas, Commodore
4:00pm Social Networking 6:00pm Meeting Start/Dinner 7:00pm Meeting
I. Welcome - Invocation – Flag Salute
II. Dinner
III. Introduction of Officers, Directors, Staff Commodores
Welcome by Berkeley Yacht Club Commodore Mary Garfein
IV. Adoption of Minutes of October 7th, 2024 Delegates Meeting
V. Approval of Consent Agenda
VI. Approval of 2025 Budget
VII. Election of Officers for 2025
VIII. Report of Clubs: RBOC / PICYA Donations Only
IX. Introduction of New PICYA Member Club – Director Glen Bigelow, Membership Chair
Antique and Classic Boat Society
X. Recognition of Awards Dinner Committee: Staff Commodore Liz Allison
XI. Presentation of Annual Awards – Master of Ceremonies David Jackson
XII. Closing Remarks - Commodore Jan Lucas
XIII. Matters of Interest to Yachting:
November 17, 2024 – Board Meeting – Oakland Yacht Club
January 25, 2025 – Commodore Ball and Induction of Officers – Sequoia Yacht Club
Opening Day on the Bay – April 27, 2025 – LUXE Cruises Alameda – Cabernet Sauvignon
XIV. Adjournment
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PICYA 2024 Nominating Committee
Jr. Staff Commodore, Larry Mayne, The Club At Westpoint
Staff Commodore, Joan Marsh, Pittsburg YC
Staff Commodore, Patti Mangan, South Beach YC
Delta Deligate, Bob Cain, Stockton YC
Bay Deligate, Russel Breed, Treasure Island YC
Nominating Committee Report to the Oct. Delegates Meeting
PICYA 2025 Nominees
Commodore Dave Jackson Sequoia YC B
Vice Commodore Colleen Stauss, San Rafael YC B
Rear Commodore Melissa Sopata, Oakland YC B
Junior Staff Commodore Jan Lucas, Sacramento YC D
Secretary Marilyn Sperling, Pittsburg YC D
Treasurer Aaron Gray, South Beach YC B
Director Glen Bigelow, Point San Pablo YC B term is 2024-2025
Director Ann Dukes, Ebony Boat Club D " " "
Director Brenda Jackson, Village West YC D " " "
Director Karen Lile, Golden Gate YC B term is 2025-2026
Director Michael Procter, Berkeley YC B “ “ ”
Director Jillian Humphries, Stockton SC D " " "
Director William Thompson, Stockton YC D “ “ “
B = Bay Area Club
D = Delta Area Club
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PACIFIC INTER CLUB YACHT ASSOCIATION
Delegates Dinner & Meeting – Pittsburg Yacht Club
October 7, 2024
Invocation by S/C Liz Allison. Pledge of Allegiance by S/C Reginald Smith
Introduction of Officers, Directors and Staff Commodores:
Commodore Jan Lucas; Vice Commodore David Jackson, Rear Commodore James Haussener, Jr. Staff
Commodore Larry Mayne, Secretary Marilyn Sperling, Treasurer Colleen Stauss.
Directors: Glen Bigelow, Anne Dukes, Brenda Jackson and Michael Proctor. Jillian Humphreys (Zoom)
Staff Commodores: Liz Allison, Linda Blue, Joan Marsh, Patti Mangan on Zoom, and Reginald Smith.
Pittsburg Yacht Club Rear Commodore Gabe Palomino welcomed everyone and introduced the volunteer chefs and galley crew from Pittsburg YC. Commodore Lucas introduced new delegate Bill Marcelus from Potter Yachters. `
Adoption of Minutes: Colleen Stauss made a motion to approve the September 9th delegates meeting minutes, seconded by Ann Dukes, minutes approved.
Report of Officers: V/C David Jackson thanked his Budget Committee Glen Bigelow, Jim Haussener, Jan Lucas, Joan Marsh and Colleen Stauss for their help and support. The 2025 proposed budget was approved by the board on September 23 and has been distributed to delegates by email. Copies were available on all the dinner tables. Budget is to be approved by the delegates at the November meeting. R/C Jim Haussener has agreed to head up an informal fundraising group. COTY deadline to submit points is October 14.
R/C Jim Haussener reported he is working on ideas for Opening Day sponsors and fundraising ideas. All is in order for the Management Conference October 19 at Stockton Sailing Club.
Treasurer Colleen Stauss reported the new website host Clubspot will allow delegates to register and track event attendance, delegate contact information and payment of dues will be online. There will be a transition period to the new ClubSpot platform.
Secretary Marilyn Sperling reported PICYA Director Karen Lile is in Barcelona as a media rep for America's Cup, which includes the first ever all women's yacht race, Pooges America's Cup. Sponsor is a franchise from Spain.
Report of Committees:
Wheelchair Regatta – S/C Linda Blue reported thirty private yachts and The Guardian Fire boat took 261 veterans and caregivers for a cruise on SF Bay. Many thanks to S/C Liz Allison for coordinating and preparing the goodie bags for veterans and the wine bags for skippers. S/C Linda Blue is looking for volunteers to take over managing the cruise portion of the Wheelchair Regatta in 2025.
Annual Awards - R/C Jim Haussener reported several nominations for the top awards have been received. Joan Marsh also reported several nominations for the Wilder Newsletter Award have been received. S/C
Nomination Committee – Jr. S/C Larry Mayne announced the Slate of Officers for 2025:
Commodore David Jackson, Sequoia YC
Vice Commodore Colleen Stauss, San Rafael YC
Rear Commodore Melissa Sopata, Oakland YC
Jr. Staff Commodore Janice Lucas, Sacramento YC and Sea Ray Boat ClubSecretary Marilyn Sperling, Pittsburg YC
Treasurer Aaron Gray, South Beach YC
Directors:
Glen Bigelow, Pt. San Pablo YC (Term 2024-2025)
Ann Dukes, Ebony YC (Term 2024-2025)
Brenda Jackson, Village West YC (Term 2024-2025)
Karen Lile, Golden Gate YC (Term 2025-2026)
Michael Proctor, Berkeley YC (Term 2025-2026)
Jillian Humphreys, Stockton Sailing Club (Term 2025-2026)
William Thompson, Stockton YC (Term 2025-2026)
Final vote will be at the November 4th meeting at Berkeley Yacht Club.
RBOC – The bill on flare disposal/recycling did not pass. Legislation continues on adding more ethanol to fuel, which is problematic for boat engines. Linda Blue recommends Star Tron to stabilize fuel in marine engines.
Report of Clubs:
Charlene Pearce, Caliente YC & Cruiser Haven presented a boating safety book for children by author ElizabethHiggins@mac.com 719-232-3089. For more info KidsBoatSafe.com
Randy Thomas, Tahoe Yacht Club, is planning many events to celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025.
Unfinished Business:
S/C Patti Mangan, new website/platform by Club Spot still in progress of transition.
New Business:
Glen Bigelow received new member application from the Antique and Classic Boat Society, N. Calif/Tahoe Chapter. PICYA Board reviewed and accepted their application. Colleen Stauss made a motion to approve the Antique and Classic Boat Society for PICYA membership; Roy Lindahl seconded, all in favor, motion passed.
R/C Jim Haussener reported Encinal YC is supporting the SF Sailing Science Center November 9th with a gala event.
Matters of Interest to Yachting:
October 19, 2024 – Management Conference – Stockton Sailing Club
October 21, 2024 – Board Meeting – Virtual
November 4, 2024 – Delegates Dinner/Meeting/Annual Awards – Berkeley Yacht Club
November 17, 2024 – Board Meeting – Oakland Yacht Club
January 25, 2025 – Commodore Ball and Induction of Officers – Sequoia Yacht Club
Opening Day on the Bay – April 27, 2025 – LUXE Cruises Alameda – Cabernet Sauvignon
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Sperling
Secretary, PICYA