January 19th, 2010

Dear NLYC Members,

On behalf of the board, we wish everyone a Happy New Year!   Despite the ice and cold temperatures, things have been heating up at NLYC.  We have been working hard over the past several months in preparation for the upcoming sailing and social season.  At the forefront of our agenda is improving communications to our members and receiving their feedback.   At this time, it is the board's intent to maintain communication and correspondence through e-mail and our new website.  Members may choose to have their communications mailed to them through the US mail.  If this is your preference, then please contact me by January 27^th (click here).  This list will be updated annually.

Here's a quick snapshot of upcoming opportunities and events:

• NLYC Member Survey - Please watch your email for this document (or mail as the case may be).   We expect to have this to you shortly. For planning purposes, your prompt response is very important.  We value your feedback!

• Winter Inland - February 13^th-14^th, The Lodge at Geneva Ridge.  While we will have representation at the board and committee levels, it would be great to see our members there as well.  It is always fun catching-up with old friends and meeting new people from other lakes.  See:  http://www.ilya.org/ for more information.

• NLYC Winter Party - February 21^st, graciously sponsored by Jack and Linda Weissgerber, Seven Seas Restaurant, 1 - 3 PM.  (Please note the time due to Seven Seas' change in hours.)  Cash bar. A reminder will be sent out from Katie Lauritzen and Judy Grosch.  This is an enjoyable time for all!  Thank you Jack and Linda.

• Judging Clinic - Our chief judge, Paul Price, is planning a number of judging clinics this spring.  Our goal is to increase the pool of trained judges and engage more members in this aspect of sailing. These dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Membership dues have been mailed out. In light of our present economy and the fact that we are financially sound, the board voted to keep the dues the same as last year.  Please pay them promptly.

Keep up those New Year's resolutions...like conditioning in the off-season!

In the Spirit of Sailing,

Debra Acker

Commodore