February 14th, 2026
MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
Present at meeting: Steve Lowe, John Springer, Nat Hart, Peter Pitonak, and Lynn Easley.
Call to order by Steve Lowe.
Present Minutes from last meeting.
The minutes were presented by Lynn Easley.
Motion to accept minutes by John Springer, seconded by Peter Pitonak.
Financial Report
Financial report was submitted by John Springer.
Receipts:
Receipts through February 14th were $1,525.00, which are dues from fifteen members and the sale of one bur-gee.
Disbursements:
Disbursements through February 14th were $594.24 and are summarized as follows.
$455.78 Social – Annual Membership Meeting.
$138.46 Three Year Telephone Contract.
Surplus/Deficit:
L.P.Y.C. has a cash surplus through February 14 of $930.76
Cash Projection:
The budget projects a cash deficit for the year 2026 of $925.00.
General Comments:
The cash balance at February was $16,368.27, which includes $9,144.61 in the capital fund.
Also noted was the cost of the Annual Meeting at Clear Springs Restaurant was substantially cheaper than at last year’s location.
Treasury’s report was accepted by Steve Lowe, seconded by Lynn Easley.
Officer and Directors Reports
Deferred to later in the agenda.
Old Business
Slip Waiting List:
Steve Lowe – Inner larger slip should one ever become available.
Barge Deck Paint and Minor Repairs:
Set a date of March 28th starting around 10:00 AM. Will need sealer coating, and minor repairs to the deck and furniture.
Swap Meet with Tyler Yacht Club:
John Springer said Tyler Yacht Club set suggested a date of April 18th and also invited Longview Yacht Club to participate. A suggested time of 12:00 to 4:00 PM for the swap meet, with burgers and dogs to be cooked after wards.
Currently L.P.Y.C. had the Spring Fling scheduled for that Saturday, which will have to be adjusted.
New Business
Suggestions for Events for the 2026 Calendar Year:
Directors discussed various activities and events for the upcoming year. Some of the events discussed were a treasure hunt, overnight dock parties, afternoon sail followed by a raft up with a meal cooked on the boats. Having a sail introduction open house type event, some type of educational seminar or a sailing type video, either educational or fictional, a moonlight cruise. Other possible events were doing something for July 4th, a Christmas parade, an island party located on the island. Along with the Christmas and St. Patrick’s day parties and next years annual meeting.
Tentatively scheduled was the barge repair day for March 28th, Afternoon sail and raft up for May 9th. With the sailing video or educational seminar sometime around the August time frame. Sail intro and open house sometime in October. Dock party and over night on October 17th. These and other events will be discussed further at followup director meetings.
Third Friday Social:
With such a short notice, it was decided to cancel the Third Friday Social for February.
Upcoming Scheduled Events:
a) March 7th - First of the Saturday Race Series.
b) March 14th - Directors Meeting.
c) March 20th – Third Friday Social.
d) March 21st - Saturday Race Series.
e) March 28th - Barge Repair Work Day.
f) April 4th - Saturday Race Series.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by John Springer, seconded by Peter Pitonak.