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Meeting Agenda – January 8, 2026

Business meeting:

Pledge of Allegiance
Secretary's report / minutes – Bob Gersch or Jim Krysiak
Treasurer's report - Marsha Cooper
Membership report – Gail and Ed Parker

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THU JAN 22 - TAVARES (Lake Dora) - Wooten Park Boat Ramp (400 S Sinclair Ave, Tavares, FL 32778), lunch at Puddle Jumpers Lakeside Grille & Bar (111 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778) – or picnic at Wooten Park if we split AM/PM. RAIN DATE FRI JAN 23 Sign up here.
FEB DATE TBD - Lake Weir (Carney Island), lunch at Eaton’s Beach (or picnic at Carney Island park if we split AM/PM).
MAR DATE TBD – Lake Miona – annual club picnic

Upcoming Club Sails�(Thanks to Jim and Steve for helping organize!)

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Upcoming Club Socials�Bring a friend: everyone invited, members and non-members! No sign-up required

TUE JAN 27 4:30 PM - JANUARY SOCIAL at Wolfgang Puck Kitchen+Bar, 3003 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163. (NOTE: Happy hour from 3-5PM.)
FEB DATE TBD – Lake Okahumpka Fire Pit
MAR DATE TBD – Havana Country Club

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Upcoming Meeting Topics – Elisabeth Lie

Mike Manila to be rescheduled
FEB 8 - John Zolkos, Sailing the Northwest Passage
MAR 12 – Susan and Jim Krysiak, Sailing to Cuba, against the current and against the law!

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An Introduction to Sailing�Course for our novice members!

The goal of the course is to ensure that all club members can work as active crew safely when sailing on club member’s boats.
Time Commitment: 2 hours classroom, 4 hours on the water
Timeframe: Feb 2026
Visit our new page full of links to self-directed intro to sailing resources:

https://www.sailthevillages.org/sailing-schools/self-directed-instruction

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Upcoming Excursions – Lee Hall

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Member business

New members: Introduce yourself: Where are you from? How long in the villages? Tell us a little about your sailing background.
Nametags: Please pick them up
Hats for sale, $15 caps and �$25 bucket hats – see Dave �at meeting or contact Dave Davis
Club Merchandise can also be �ordered at:
Custom Apparel 3451 Wedgewood Ln,�The Villages, FL 32162

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Election of Officers�AND Presentation of Awards

Commodore (Ken Van Camp): shall preside at all meetings of the Club, represent the Club to outside organizations, such as the media and other clubs, and direct the activities of the other officers.
Vice Commodore (Bob Gersh): shall preside at all meetings and fulfill the Commodore’s responsibilities in the absence of the Commodore.
Rear Commodore (currently Steven Stein): shall perform duties required to enhance the performance of the Club, including Club publicity. New nominee: Jim Laurent
Secretary (Jim Krysiak): shall record and maintain minutes of all meetings and report the minutes at the next regularly scheduled general membership meeting.
Treasurer (Marsha Cooper): shall maintain all Club funds and prepare a monthly report showing receipts, disbursements, and current balance. The Treasurer shall pay all bills as directed by the Commodore.
Membership Officer (Gail and Ed Parker): shall maintain a list of all members in good standing, and order Club name tags for new members.

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Appointed Officers

Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Lie
Special Events Coordinator: Corinne Smith
Web Master: Steven Stein
Excursions Coordinator: Lee Hall
Monthly Sail Coordinators: Ken Van Camp, Steve Stein, Jim Laurent

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Possible fundraiser for 2026

What is the Lake Eustis Youth Sailing Foundation (LEYSF.ORG)?
“We are a small but growing and vibrant 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to teaching young people the lifelong sport of sailing. LEYSF provides affordable access to quality sailing instruction for Central Florida’s youth. Our mission is to provide an environment that stresses safety, good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, �respect for authority and respect for the �environment and the community.”

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Possible fundraiser for 2026

Thanks to Dave Davis for his idea to start a raffle to raise money for Lake Eustis Sailing Foundation (LEYSF) – a program that teaches kids to sail.

We regularly sponsor two kids/year from club funds, as well as “passing the hat” when Craig Yates gives his annual presentation to the club.
Would we like to increase the footprint of The Villages Sailing Club, to help inspire kids and pass on our love of sailing to a new generation?

We would like to organize a new LEYSF Fundraising Committee: 4-5 volunteers to sit on a committee to discuss/brainstorm fundraising ideas. If there’s a viable idea the committee believes is feasible, then we will start this activity.
Talk to me or Dave Davis, or email sailthevillages@gmail.com

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Join us for lunch after today’s meeting

Cane Garden Country Club

1726 Bailey Trail

Right out of the Lake Miona parking lot

1 mile on the right!

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