Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Chesser

Bill Chesser a Past Commodore, now serving as club director was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Commodore John Disciglio said he felt compelled to give this honor because of the many years of service Bill has given to the club and for the active role that he still maintains.

Currently Bill is running our fuel dock.   The Commodore says Bill makes sure all the equipment is in working order and passes inspection, and that we have ample gas and diesel for our boating customers traveling up and down the river. 

Bill was Commodore of the club in the years following Hurricane Sandy.   His guidance in building back the marina and grounds are evident in what we now have here at the Newburgh Yacht Club*.  

Commodore Disciglio said he decided on his own to give the award to Bill.   He said, Bill is the kind of member we need to emulate.   He does not worry about work hours.   If he sees something that needs to be done, he just takes care of it.

Bill has a long involvement with the club, his parents were members. 

Congratulations to Bill Chesser and his wife Cindy on this award.*

2 Life Memberships Awarded

Congratulations to our two newest Life Members.   They are Past Commodore Rich Bremer and Andy  Harcher.  Membership Chairman Bob Chesser made the presentations.

By-Laws Changes Approved:  

Past Commodore Greg Dombroski managed the voting on three proposed changes to the club by-laws which were approved by a majority of the boating members at the meeting. 

They were:

1. Members can now pay for their work hours during their first two years of membership.  Twenty-five percent will be added to the cost of the hours for this accommodation. 
2. Change in requirement to become a Life Member of the Club.  Members must have 20-years of Boating Membership, be 65-years of age, and have done something exceptional for the club.
3. Applications for Club Membership will now only require the signature of one member.  

New Member Inducted

George Sidley was introduced to the club and received his Burgee.   Membership Chairman Bob Chesser said George has been a seasonal member for several years for fishing and has now become a fulltime boating member.    George attended the meeting with his wife, Deb.  

Commodore’s Point

Fleet Captain Dan Galage said the work at Commodore’s Point is completed.  The tent is up, and the railing installed.  He said Jim Distefano donated and installed the railing and Chris Carfora donated the gravel.  Dan said he hopes you will check out this new gathering point.  

Commodore’s Ball

Commodore Disciglio thanked members for the good attendance response at the Commodore’s Ball.  He said members enjoyed the venue at the Powelton Club.  He thanked what he called the Ladies Auxiliary for helping to put on the ball. They provided the decorations and planned for the event.    

Upcoming Event

The Commodore said watch for an announcement on an Irish themed event coming in September.

Swimming Pool Repaired

As the meeting got underway the swimming pool was being refilled.  A leak that had prevented members from using the pool had been repaired.  An email will be sent to members when the pool is fully operational.  

Wakes & Horns

Safety Chairman Ed O’Neill and Fleet Captain Dan Galage both had “Wakes” and “Horns” in their remarks to the club. Whether you are a boater or jet skier no wakes are permitted in the marina. “Sounding your horn.”  Here is what Ed and Dan said at the meeting. If your boat does not have a horn loud enough to be heard throughout the marina get yourself an air horn.  Sound the horn once before you move your boat. Sound your horn again as you near the mouth of the marina to let any boat entering know you are coming out.  Boats leaving the marina have the right of way.   When entering the marina try to approach from the south so you can see if any boats are coming out and sound your horn.   

It’s Cool Inside

This Was a Very Cool Meeting:  Even though it was hot and humid outside it was cool inside for the meeting.   This was the first General Meeting to be held in the newly air-conditioned clubhouse.  The Commodore thanked Rich Bremer for his help in getting the system here.

*Bonus information on Lifetime Achievment Award Receipient Bill Chesser’s involvement with the club.

Extending the new B & C Floating Dock installed by our Yacht Club Crew including Bill Chesser. https://youtu.be/zKLxfW0NSVc

Past Commodore Bill Chesser on building back the club from the damage from Hurricane Sandy. https://youtu.be/7PT51tCjBa