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Dear GYC Members, 

As you are aware, we are trying our best to work through the challenges presented by COVID-19 this year.

In addition to COVID-19, we are facing another year of high water, and so we are planning to have a modified Annual General Meeting to allow your board of directors to move forward with these and other issues. 

As it stands now, a traditional Annual General Meeting cannot go ahead due to government orders, and a virtual meeting with 50+ participants is not a viable option.

After much discussion, we have decided to have an online meeting with a limited number of participants, and the quorum being made up of proxy votes.

Attached is a copy of your Notice of AGM & Agenda, Motions to be made at this years AGM and Minutes from last year. 

The Financial Statements Georgian Yacht Club Fiscal 2019 and the BDO Year-end Report 2019 are available on the website.

 Your Proxy information will be sent in a separate email, requesting you to nominate Travis Low as your proxy vote and to authorize this by replying to secretary@georgianyachtclub.co

Launch is tentatively scheduled for May 23^rd. This is contingent on government orders and our crane subcontractor. Further detailed information will be sent at a later date.

If you have any questions or concerns please submit them to the board as soon as possible so they can be addressed before the AGM.

We appreciate your cooperation and support during this challenging time. Sincerely, Your Board of Directors 

We are flying the Nova Scotia flag at half mass to show our sincere condolences on behalf of the Georgian Yacht Club members in Owen Sound Ontario for the tragedy this week in Nova Scotia

17 April 2020 

There is a NEW INVOICING PROGRAM for club members on the horizon. 

New look to email for member invoices:      invoicing@georgianyachtclub.com

More details to follow. 

Stay well, stay safe. 

Becky,

Treasurer

Dear GYC members,

The Board of Directors must adhere to the Government orders at this time.  We are deeply sorry it has been necessary to close the GYC and we truly appreciate the understanding by all the members.

The Board is trying to avoid any damage to boats and our property so checks are made 3 times per 24 hrs.  Otherwise, unfortunately, the property is off access to all members. This is a routine also being done at many other clubs and marinas. 

It is not yet clear what is coming next or when, but if we are given the green light for launch,  we will then aim to get the cranes booked in order to allow enough time for everyone to get ready. 

We are available for any urgent concerns or questions.  Commodore, Ann Hachey  Phone 519-371-1554    or Vice Commodore, Travis Low   Phone 519-374-1457.

Take care everyone.

7 April 2020  

GYC Members,

As a reminder, the premises and all operations on the property are closed. 

Signs are posted.  Members are no longer to enter the property.  Clubhouse doors are locked down.

The water remains off.  All subcontracted services for the property are cancelled. 

The boats and the property will be checked daily by a Member, as designated by the Board.  

The grass will be cut.  Any essential property maintenance will be done. 

Thank-you for abiding by this closure which has been mandated by the Ontario government per April 3rd. The Board takes no pleasure in this closure. 

If you have any urgent concerns, please contact Commodore Ann Hachey.  Phone 519-374-1554

We will continue to keep you updated on changes as they arise. 

Please stay home and be well, 

The Board of Directors

Monday, April 6, 2020

 Message to the GYC Membership

The Spring Launch of boats at Georgian Yacht Club scheduled for May 2, 2020 is hereby postponed until further notice.

The situation with COVID-19 is evolving rapidly and our top priority is the health and safety of our Members, Staff and General Public.

 In compliance with Government Orders; recommendations; requirement of our Insurance Policy and recommendations of the Public Health office to help contain the spread of COVID-19, the Georgian Yacht Club has cancelled Boat Launch scheduled for May 2, 2020  

 No one is to use the premises for any reason, with the exception of anyone who has a boat in the water at a dock may attend to remove the boat from the dock and is to exit the premises. Boats must be removed by 8pm Tuesday, April 7^th, 2020.

The board has designated access to the premises for the purpose of security, checking the boats, and property maintenance. 

We will monitor the situation and advise you of any development and changes. 

 The Board of Directors

Georgian Yacht Club

Special Dates 2019-2020:

2019

Nov.1 New boating Season Starts 

Nov.3 Water Off 

Nov. 4 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

Nov. 8 Social – Potluck and trivia night

Nov.13 All boats out of the water

Nov 30 Fees Due

Dec 7 Social – Christmas potluck 

Dec. 2 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

2020

Jan 6 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

Jan 6 Late Dues Final Notice

Feb 3 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

Feb 3 Membership Cancellation if dues not paid

March 1 financial Report Available to Members

March 2 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

April 6 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs. – Conference call

April 6 spring newsletter director report are due 

April 8 AGM at 19:00Hrs [2^nd Wed of April] – postponed

April 19 Social – International Night – Cancelled

May 2 Launch & lunch – postponed 

May 3 Cradle moving – postponed 

May 4 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

June 1 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

June 3 New Member Meet & Greet 

June 20 *Saturday* Sail Past Skippers’ Meeting at 13:00 hrs. 

June 20 *Saturday* Divine Service at 13:30 hrs. 

June 20 *Saturday* Sail Past & Salute at 14:00 Hrs.

June 20 *Saturday* Sail Past Dinner at 17:30 Hrs 

June 21 *Sunday* Sail Past Race

TBD georgian yacht club rendezvous

Sept. 14 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

Sept. 12 Corn Roast 

Sept. 18 & 19 GYC Fishing Derby

Sept. 26 Commodore at Home Dinner

Oct. 5 Board Meeting at 1900 hrs.

Oct. 5 Schedule C Approved 

Oct. 5 Membership Invoice Process Starts

Oct 17 Cradle Moving

Oct. 23 & 24 Haul Out & lunch 

Oct 24 Fuel Pumps, Pump Out & Mast Crane decommissioned

Oct. 24 Boats with holding tanks must be out of the water

Oct 31 Financial Year End (All Expenses Submitted) 

Nov 18 ladders and dock skirts lifted, boats unplugged, all boats out of the water

Nov 18 bubblers installed

Dear GYC Members, 

The Launch Meeting which was scheduled for April 4^th, 2020 is now cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation. Launch is still scheduled for May 2^nd at this time, subject to direction by the Board or Government Order. 

For launch requests or comments, email Mike Forcier at mike@greybrucelaw.ca

Dear GYC Members,

Due to the COVID-19 concerns, we have decided to postpone our AGM. We are tentatively rescheduling the event for April 30th. We will be monitoring the situation and making adjustments as needed.

We appreciate your understanding during this time. Stay healthy!

Your Board of Directors

Given the current concerns around COVID-19, we are tentatively re-scheduling this event to Saturday, April 25th. If you are interested in participating please let me know.
Thanks,
Louise

Dear GYC Members,
For those of you who missed out last year, we have the opportunity to run a Canadian Red Cross First Aid course again this spring.
Tentative date: Saturday, April 25, 2020
Time 8:30-4:00
Cost: $110 per person. This includes the instructor fees as well as the Red Cross e-registration and e-certificate.
Location: Georgian Yacht Club
If you are interested in attending please let me know!
If we get enough people attending it is possible we could offer a second date.
Reply to Louise at newsletter@georgianyachtclub.com
Don’t miss out on this great course! Our instructor is fantastic, and who knows when you could save a life.