December 2023

Waterford Yacht Club Newsletter – December 2023

Recent Events

Holiday Deserts

It was a sweet and bright night at the marina as two dozen members brought selected treats for our enjoyment.  Pavilion B looked good as host Liz Eisemann awarded a valuable West Marine gift card to Ina Lackmann for her delicious rum cake.  Not sure what she’ll purchase, maybe a new fishing pole and lures (maybe not).

Lithium Batteries

The Members room was SRO as our favorite boat tech Daniel Knierien gave an informative presentation about lithium boat batteries.  We’ve heard about them, now we know about the high energy output and also the expense.  Daniel brought in a demo battery set, and also showed us a pristine installation on a satisfied customer’s marina sailboat. Thank you Daniel!

On The Horizon

2024 Officer Elections and Commodore’s Ball – Saturday Jan. 27

This will be a busy day, please save the date and plan on attending both events.

 Annual Business Meeting: In the Sundance Grill II, at 10:00am, we’ll review 2023 activities and vote in the new WYC board of directors who will navigate us through 2024.  This will be the perfect time to further support the club and sign-up to help with a 2024 social event.

2024 Officer Slate:

  • Commodore                 Steve Nolin
  • Vice Commodore         Laurie Jachimiec
  • Rear Commodore        Open
  • Fleet Captain               Daven Voorhies
  • Treasurer                     Vickie Voorhies
  • Secretary                     Chet Jachimiec
  • Social Director             Happy Hours – Open
  • Social Director             Parties – Open
  • Director, Tech Support Evan Baumann

Should you prefer to vote by proxy please use the form at this website link: https://www.waterfordyc.com/voting-by-proxy-2024/.

Commodore’s Ball: Later that day members and guests can return to the Sundance for a dinner and dance celebration.  Go to the Eventbrite website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wyc-2024-commodores-ball-tickets-776531224797   and purchase your tickets.  The evening theme is a glamourous Night at the Oscars.

Volunteers: A 2024 WYC Board of Directors change will make the social events easier to organize by dividing the social director into two positions, one for happy hours and another one for parties.  For more info regarding the opportunities just send an email to Commodore@waterfordyc.com.

Daven Voorhies WYC Commodore