April Beacon

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023 Page 10 of 11

E. Revised Policies (cont’d)

2) M EMBERS IN WAITING AND MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence Members on Leave of Absence (LOA) are not permitted access to Club property. Members on LOA will be subject to a $50.00 per year membership maintenance fee which will include some access to the North Channel Yacht Club website, emails, e beacon, and relevant North Channel Yacht Club mailings. By Michigan Law, only Members are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from the Bar. Consequentially, Members on LOA are prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages from the bar until they reinstate membership (MCL 436.1537.1c). Prospective Members on Wait List Prospective members with the required application deposit are considered guests. Prospective members are entitled to the same privileges as Guest and Visiting Yachtsman and will have member-sponsored access to the North Channel Yacht Club properties. By Michigan Law, only Members are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from the Bar. As such, prospective members are prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages from the bar until they are admitted to membership in accordance with the NCYC bylaws, pay annual dues, and have voting rights (MCL 436.1537.1c).

Motion: Bill Frederiksen to approve revised policy for Members in Waiting and Members on Leave of Absence. Second, Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried

III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Committees – Discussion / Approval Forward Planning Committee, R/C Burkhardt – Chair Committee Members:

Mike May P/C Vestal Brian Roath Ken Lipowski Mark Javery

Motion: Moved by Melissa Winkler to approve the proposed Committee. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried