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Message
from the Commodore
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HOUSTON YACHT CLUB
AN UPDATE FROM THE COMMORORE
NOVEMBER 11, 2008
It has been some time since our last general communication on the
progress of our harbor rebuilding, so I wanted to provide this update
to you.
First, on this Veterans Day, 2008, I want to acknowledge our military
veterans, and our current military men and women, for their courage,
dedication and commitment. We live in the greatest country in the
world, supported by the bravest and best military in the world. It is
because of these people who have served in the past, are serving now,
and will serve in the future, that the Houston Yacht Club can prosper
and grow. Thanks to you all.
Now, to the updates.
First, at the Special Board meeting held this past Sunday, November 9,
the Board of Trustees (BOT) accepted the Harbor Layout site plan that
was proposed by the Path Forward Committee. I believe that the PFC
accomplished their Mission as approved by the BOT in September, and
that they proposed a plan that truly supports the Purpose of the
Houston Yacht Club. A large-scale drawing of this plan is currently
situated in the main lobby of the Club.
In order to support the rebuilding of the harbor, numerous additional
Committees have been and will be formed. Each of these Committees
report to the BOT, as the BOT is the only authority in the Club that
can approve actual spending in support of the harbor rebuilding.
To date, the following Committees have been appointed:
Harbor Engineering and Bid Review Committee.
The primary obligations of this Committee are to recommend to the BOT
an engineering firm to support our new construction with properly
engineered specifications, and to review (with the assistance of the
BOT-approved engineering firm) all bids for harbor rebuild and new
build work and recommend approvals to the BOT as necessary.
The members of this Committee are R/C John Peter (chair), Larry Wise,
Marty Krafft, and John Gross.
Locker Committee
The primary obligations of this Committee are to recommend to the BOT
the locations and general specifications for the dinghy lockers, the
ramps, and all other amenities related to the youth sailing program and
dinghy sailing in general. The members of this Committee are Pat Gibson
(chair), E.J. Dochoda, and Barry Kendrick.
Club Boat Committee
The primary obligation of this Committee is to recommend to the BOT how
we should proceed with the repair or replacement of the Club boats that
were damaged by Hurricane Ike. The members of this Committee are Billy
Richnow (chair) and Jack Yoes.
Ike Finance Committee
The primary obligation of this Committee is to recommend to the BOT
alternative financing options for funding the harbor
construction. The members of this Committee have not yet been
identified.
Additional committees will be appointed as necessary. In the meantime,
I will strive to keep you all informed as to our progress on the
harbor.
On behalf of the entire membership of the Houston Yacht Club,
Mike Bordelon
Commodore
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