RC Update Meeting October 15, 2014

Agenda Introductions Updates Educational Session Team Racing October 15, 2014

Introductions October 15, 2014

On the Water Reports RYF 9/20 – cancelled, weather/participation RYF 9/27 – Rick was RO RYF 10/4 - Rick was RO RYF 10/11 – cancelled, NO WIND Etchells NAC – 11 races Beer Cans (Belmont & Monroe) Talbot 10/4 – cancelled Autumn Classic – Dick was RO Frostbite 10/5, 10/11- Karen October 15, 2014

Etchells NAC

Current Assignment Challenges Assignments Team does not meet often Need people for multiple events/circles Not enough people signed up Cancellations October 15, 2014

Events Coming Up Saturday, October 18 – ICC Sunday, October 19 – Frostbite Sunday, October 26 – Frostbite Sunday, November 2 – Frostbite Sunday, November 9 – Frostbite Sat & Sun, Nov. 15 & 16- Great Lakes Sunday, November 16 – Last Frostbite Sat & Sun, Nov. 22 & 23- Angsten October 15, 2014

Intercommittee Challenge Sailing Team Tim Snyder Tim Shambrook Karen Kinsey Jennifer Steffler Jeffery Cross Amy Schwartz Janet Baxter Stephanie Levine Race Committee Darcy Cook Robin Finlay Chris Mitchell Debbie Norris Amy Schwartz Janet Baxter October 15, 2014

Winter Projects Race Documents Process Redesign Forms, add daily summary Database Guidebook for OA Guidebook for PRCC Planning the Refresher Erik’s Booklet more? Seeking volunteers! October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference Milwaukee next week! Who should attend? Anyone interested in growing the sport of sailing and who wants to bring creative ideas and energy to US Sailing, RSA Representatives, RSA Leadership, Local Sailing Organization leaders, US Sailing Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Members, and US Sailing Staff Directors. October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference Advanced Race Management Seminar - Oct 22 & 23 This is an accelerated Advanced Race Management Seminar for race officers who need to renew their certification. Dates: Wednesday 10/22 from 12-5 and Thursday 10/23 from 8-5. John Strassman and Hank Stuart. Course fee of $42.50 includes afternoon snacks both days and continental breakfast, morning snack and lunch on Thursday. CYC is offering $25 to offset course fee October 15, 2014

US Sailing National Conference Harken Tour and Welcome Reception – Thursday evening Maritime Treasures Tour at the American Geographical Society Library at UW Milwaukee - Friday Oct 24 9:30am and 2:30pm Free Annual Awards Dinner presented by Rolex - Friday Oct 24 October 15, 2014

Meetings, Education, Discussions Growing the Sport Supporting Racing Safety Offshore handicapping rules One Design International (ISAF) Race Administration Training And more! October 15, 2014

Key Racing Dates High School Great Lakes: Nov. 15 & 16 Timme Angsten ( college ): Nov 22 & 23 Appreciation Dinner: Nov. 22 October 15, 2014

Key Party Dates Sat, Oct. 25: RYF & Offshore Awards Sat, Nov. 1: Mac Awards Wed, Nov. 5: RC Meeting Fri, Nov. 14: Beneteau 36.7 Fleet Party Fri, Nov. 21: T-10 Fleet Awards Appreciation Dinner: Nov. 22 October 15, 2014

Appreciation Dinner Saturday, November 22, Monroe Station 6:00 $35 or 140 or more points Guests Welcome RSVP to Sean Before Nov. 18 October 15, 2014

Awards Audience Participation – Before the Event Your nominations & voting are what make this work! October 15, 2014

Seeking Nominations BEST PICTURE BEST QUOTE BEST COSTUME DESIGN MOST DRAMATIC RECOVERY BEST PERFORMANCE BY A VOLUNTEER IN SUPPORTING ROLE BEST PERFORMANCE BY A VOLUNTEER IN LEADING ROLE BEST or WORST WEATHER DAY BIGGEST LOSER BEST JOKE October 15, 2014

Submit Nominations BEFORE October 31- send to Sean The Presentation Committee will determine the final nominations Nominations will be published the first week in November You will have 3 weeks to vote on-line! October 15, 2014

Next All RC Meetings Wednesday, November 5 Monroe Station 6:30 Wednesday, December 10 Monroe Station 6:30 October 15, 2014

CYC Flag Officers Nominated: Commodore: Greg Miarecki Vice Commodore: Leif Sigmund Rear Commodore: Lou Sandoval Secretary: Chuck Anderson Treasurer: Nick Berberian October 15, 2014

2015 Steering Committee Janet Baxter, last year as Chair Nancy Arnold Hella Getz Joanne Guennewig Jay Kehoe Karen Kinsey Rachel Levine Rick Lillie Amy Schwartz Sean Ellis, Important, but non-voting October 15, 2014

EDUCATIONAL SESSION - SAFETY BOATS October 15, 2014