Transcript FIRE INSTRUCTOR”

CHESAPEAKE BAY YACHT
CLUBS ASSOCIATION
Welcomes you to the
wonderful world
of
Parties & Boating
with
CBYCA
From the Commodore
Bob Parsons
“ CBYCA is moving forward this year and
will continue to uphold the best interest of
each and every member club”
CBYCA HISTORY
September 25, 1957.
Maryland yachtsman,
the Honorable William B. Matthews, Jr.
Was the Founding Father of the
Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association
Bill was elected as our first Commodore.
Our Purpose and Cause
We are:
A viable non-profit volunteer association of boating
clubs,
yacht clubs and associates
We are Dedicated to the concerns and interests of our
members
We are The legislative watch dogs and speaker for 130 member
clubs
OUR FOUNDING
OBJECTIVES
Three Points:
1. Protect member club interests on the water ways of:
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Virginia
and the District of Columbia.
2. Provide a central communicative point for member club
events
3. Define and set protocol standards for our member clubs
WHAT WE DO !
Take Strong Legislative Positions Regarding:
• Taxes & Fees that affect the boating
community
• Regulations & Safety Issues affecting
boating
• Environmental and Conservation issues
OUR ELECTED (E) ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
1St
Past Commodore-BV
Publicity
Director-EB
Commodore-EB
V Commodore-EB
Legislative
Director-EB, all for 2yrs
Treasurer-EB Secretary-EB R Commodore-EB Maryland-EB
NJ/ Pa-EB
Virginia-EB
Delaware-EB
Qualifications Officer-EB
DC-EB
District Representatives-EB
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APPOINTED POSITIONS
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Legal Counsel
Parliamentarian
Sergeant at Arms
Chaplain
Historian
Captain Protocol
Chartroom Chatter Ed
DR Coordinator
Supply Officer
By-Laws/Handbook
APPOINTED COMMITTEES
INTERNAL COMMITTEES
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Audit
By-Laws/Blue Book
Communications
Funds
State Legislative Affairs
Meeting Affairs
Publicity
Queen’s Raffle
Princess/Queen’s
Roster Book
DIRECTED STANDING
COMMITTEES
Endowment
• Contributions to CBYCA
• Kilmon Award
• Non-Board Contribution Award
• Budget
• Future CBYCA expenditures
• Silver Wreaths
• Nominations & Special Issues
PARTNER PROGRAM
We are Connected!
Our Legislative Confederations
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Alliance for the Chesapeake
Boater Voter Coalition (BVC)
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Enforcement Coalition
Chesapeake Commodores Club (CCC)
Delaware River Yachtsmen's League (DRYL)
Mid-Atlantic Association of Shrine Yacht Clubs
Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association (PRYCA)
National Boating Federation (NBF)
Pennsylvania Boating Association of Southeastern Region
Yacht Clubs of Maryland
ASSOCIATION LIAISONS
We are Connected!
• Baltimore Marine Trades Association
• Chesapeake Bay Environmental Enforcement Coalition
• Dredge Material Management Program
• Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee
• Maryland Marine Trades Association
• Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP)
• Maryland Safe Boating Council (SBC)
• National Safe Boating Council (NSBC)
• Northern Association of Boating Administrators (NABA)
• New Jersey Boat Regulatory Commission
• Pennsylvania Boat Act Advisory Committee Observer
• Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association
• Southern States Boating Law Administrators Association (SSBLAA)
• United States Coast Guard (USCG)
• USCG Auxiliary
• Boater Voter Coalition
• United States Power Squadron (USPS)
ACHIEVEMENTS
CBYCA Legal Actions
Federal & State Bills
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MD-SB 513 NO overboard discharge = AMENDED TO DEATH
MD-HB 1307 Increase in boat permit fees = FAILED TO PASS
MD-HB 1345 Luxury Tax Bill = FAILED TO PASS
GPS threatened - Light Squared Network = FCC WITHDRAWN APPROVAL
Maryland Raft up Permit Bill = PASSED WITH OUR APPROVAL
• Fighting for what’s Hot !
• Keep LNG ships off shore, out of critical boating areas
• Nix requirements for State or Fed Operator Licenses for boaters
• Loss of Waterway Access & Eminent Domain YC takeovers
• Nix increase in Ethanol based US fuels – E15 Big problems
• Diminishing Fed & State Funding issues: MD, DNR 50% fund loss
COMMUNICATIONS I
CHARTROOM
CHATTER ON THE INTERNET
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CBYCA “Board of Governors” new information
Top down, Monthly Officer Reports
CBYCA Board & Delegate monthly “Meeting Schedule”
“Hot Button” news and information
“Goldenrod” Hot Member Yacht Club Events & Contacts
COMMUNICATIONS II
ANNUAL ROSTER
YEAR BOOK
Contents:
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Queen and Club Princess Information
CBYCA Administration & Organization
Yacht Club Traditions and Protocol
Club Uniforms, Customs and Flag Protocol
Identify CBYCA Members, Partners, Patrons and Friends
Directory of all Member Club Organizations
Identifies all Member Club Burgees “In Color”
Chart Location of Member Clubs
Personal & Commercial Advertisements
COMMUNICATIONS III
CBYCA MEETINGS
Designated by the Board
• Board Meetings – Monthly
• Delegate Meetings – Every 2nd Month
• Annual Elections - August
• CBYCA Ball – Early December
“Open to all member clubs
and their guests”
COMMUNICATIONS IV
WEB PAGE
http://www.cbyca.org/
With lots of important information
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History, Purpose, Constitution and Bylaws
Organization, Forms, Pictures and Events
Calendar of Club Events
Fees, Dues & Roster Book Inputs
Legislative Issues
All Protocols
Addresses, phone numbers and e-mails
Chartroom Chatter
CBYCA “Ship Store” pins & articles
King & Queen Information
PLEASE JOIN US
TWO ORGANIZATIONAL WAYS
Delegate or Alternate Delegate = Just your Time
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Become listed & receive the “Roster Book”= Free
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Receive the “Chart Room Chatter” = Free on Line
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Become an active voting participant in CBYCA
PLEASE JOIN US
THREE SUPPORTIVE WAYS
1. Business or Personal add = $50
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Patron member = $20
• Become listed the Roster Books
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Picture + Information in the annual Roster Book
Personal Roster Book
On line monthly “Chart Room Chatter”
Join as a Friend, be listed in the Roster Book = $2
YACHT CLUB EVENTS
Our Free “Event Schedule” Service…..
Help us help you !
We can liaison and coordinate between member Clubs
• Inform other clubs, your members and friends
• Prevents event overlap between clubs to maximize
attendance
Opening Days
Commodore Balls
Cook Outs
Fund Raisers
Identified for your club: Free of Charge
• CBYCA Club Golden Rod Events Flyer - Monthly
• CBYCA Web Page - Calendar of Club Events
MEMBER
OPPORTUNITIES
The Benefits:
• “Grass Roots” For political actions in D.C. & 5 states
• Join and help CBYCA as an Officer or Staff member
• Five Levels of CBYCA Membership
• Free Club Event Coordination & Advertisement
• CBYCA Gift Shop Articles
CBYCA MEMBERSHIP
Our membership totals more than
60,000 boaters
THROUGH US ,YOUR VOICE AS A RECREATIONAL
BOATER
WILL BE HEARD !
“CHESAPEAKE BAY
YACHT CLUBS
ASSOCIATION”
Happy to serve you!
The CBYCA
Board