[PYC_75th.jpg]COMMODORE'S COMMENTS December 2, 2025 _________________________________________________________________ Dear Pettipaug Yacht Club Members, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for the privilege of serving as your Commodore over the past two years. It has been a pleasure to lead this incredible organization and work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of individuals. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served and I'm confident that the club will thrive wonderfully under new leadership. I know, oh my lord, the emails have ended! I want to share highlights from the Annual Meeting for those who were both in attendance and all Pettipaug Yacht Club members who were not. Any questions, I may be reached : commodore@pettipaug.org until December 15, 2025. * FINANCIAL 2026 2026 Membership fees: $215.00 Included are Dues, Capital Fund and Special Assessment 2025 dues were $212.50 Please remit membership payments by MARCH 1st. Important and appreciated! We are operating in the black . * SLATE OF OFFICERS for 2026 PYC BOARD We began assembling names in July of those who we (officers, Board of Directors and nominating committee member) thought would comprise a formidable group for present and future years at Pettipaug Yacht Club. I did not have a chance to properly introduce each of the nominees at the Annual Meeting ~ Tom Atkinson-engineer, life- long sailor, former ECYC Commodore, Chuck Poindexter- a century of being a member of PYC and PJSA alum , owner of Sound Yacht Rigging. Rick Terrell- CT State Architect, sailor, major contributor to PYC work parties. Roman Daniels- pilot, sailor, Essex resident, PYC member and PJSA alum. Adam Fritzsche- life-long sailor, big-boat racer, retired financial advisor now helping seniors with Medicare and retirement needs and Maggie Guidotti, attorney, mother, PJSA alum with great praise from Sandy Sanstrom. The 2026 PYC Board will consist of: * OFFICERS Commodore: Tom Atkinson Vice Commodore: Interim~ Jeff Going, Priscilla Robinson, Sandy Sanstrom Offering Tom support and guidance if and when needed. Rear Commodore: Jeff Going Secretary: Joanna Roemhild Treasurer: Peter Charbonnier Membership: Mary Lee Schroeter (not a Board position) * BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sandy Sanstrom David Courant David Courcy John Walsh Adam Fritzsche Chuck Poindexter Maggie Guidotti Rick Terrell Roman Daniels I asked Doreen Joslow in the fall of 2023 to join me on the Board as I would become Commodore 2024-2025. She said OK for 2 years. She brought to the table her knowledge of PYC with over 20 years of sculling and a founder of the Pettipaug Scullers. Every request, she left no stone unturned. Doreen's commitment and passion were evident in each and all tasks she undertook and the small voice with the very large heart will be missed . THANK YOU for all your time and effort and worthy accomplishments. There are few really unique characters in this world, David Wemett is certainly one of them. Sandy once did a slide show centering a cascade of frames on David...on the roof, under the club-house, in the over-head area over the PJSA room (who knew?), in a hammock , out of the hammock, on the dock, in the water, sculling, sailing, always sharing whatever was in his car...what wasn't in his car? A terrific athlete, a devoted father and a beloved husband. God bless David and his family. And God Bless Jeff Going for all that he brought to the Board, all that he has done for the boat yard, the docks, the shed, the safety ladders, Whoof and so much more. The TEAM- Bob, Sandy, Joanna, Peter, David 1, John, Doreen, David 2 and David 3 and dear Kathryn , Ali ,Mary Lee~ such an enormous amount of time, effort and commitment. Thank you for your kindness, your support and tremendous work ethics. To all at the breakfast of champions booth. AWARDS US SAILING SPORTSMANSHIP PERPETUAL TROPHY: Bob Cashman WALTER ROWE TROPHY: Joanna Roemhild and Stephanie Taylor LIEUTENANT ROYAL E. GRANT: Sandy Sanstrom Steve Dix won 2 MC Scow Awards, Carl Caruso was awarded The Sunfish Trophy and Most Improved were Blue Jays- CJ & Finley Rizza To the amazing members who gave so much of their time, ideas and joy these past two years. Such a wonderful experience shared with so many of you: Stephanie T, Pam and Bill, Jerry and Lisa, Bill and Liz, Kurt and Jo, Cameron, BOB J's Beautiful sign ~ MLG, Sally, Mark & Fran, Sarah Bean, Tanya, Lucy and all the sailors: Sunfishers, Scows and Blue Jays , EBC, Liza and Carl, JB & Bell, Bill and Julie, Nancy Devens, Pat & Peter, Mark Kondraky, Bob Robinson, Rosie, John Scholes, John and Amy and all of race committee...all of the never ever ready for prime time singers, dancers, judges and David and Roz for everything! David & Diane, Jon & Annie, Lindsay & Sabrina, Amy Pullin for her "plants in tree stump" idea. Hutch for his poems and prayers. The Merricks, Gusty & Bob, Valerie & Peter, Mark & Mindy, MJ and the scullers John & Courtney, Brian D. Shoutout to ECYC Commodore Bill Robinson. For all the suggestions and ALL who made the magic and all who appreciated the magic! Never intentional- I know I have left out a ton. SPECIAL THANK YOU to Tod Johnstone for all his creative trophies and contributions to PYC. They say when you leave the dining table, you become the menu! Yikes! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to ALL Priscilla
