General Discussion

A large gathering of Liberty Yacht Club members convened at Liberty Prime in Jersey city on April 2nd for the annual AGM to elect new officers and learn about the exciting plans for the upcoming season. Greg Kyle as chair of the board of Governors gave remarks on behalf of his team and welcomed new board member David Spence. Greg also presented the officer slate on behalf of Steven Crane, chair of the nominating committee. He thanked nominating committee members for their service; Jim Chambers, Rick Holl, Marc DeSouter and Whitney Bodman. The following Executive Officers were elected:

• Commodore- Caroline Kornutik - 2nd and final terms in this role

• Secretary- Rachel Ryll - 2nd and final terms in this role

• Treasurer- Barry Toubin- 2nd and final terms in this role

• Vice Commodore- Nitzan Levy 

• Rear Commodore- Rosetta PalmeriThe following general officers were appointed:

The 48th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show will be on the Hudson River for the first time in over a decade where they are promising larger-than-life pyrotechnics & drones. The Liberty Landing Marina and Morris Canal should be a buzz with activity. Let's use this as a place to share thoughts on getting together.

🌊⛵ Attention Liberty Yacht Club Members! ⛵🌊

🤝 Reciprocity Announcement 🤝

Ahoy, sailors! We're thrilled to announce that Liberty Yacht Club has established reciprocal privileges with several esteemed yacht clubs. This means more opportunities for adventure and camaraderie on the open waters!

Here's the list of yacht clubs with which we've established reciprocity:

• Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club

• Richmond Yacht Club

I hope this message finds you well as you start thinking about and preparing for the upcoming boating season.

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support in electing me as Commodore.

It is truly an honor to have your confidence and trust, and I am eager to serve our yacht club with dedication, integrity and enthusiasm.

Together , we will continue to uphold the traditions of excellence and camaraderie that define our community.

In the spirit of transparanceand collaboration, I am pleased to share with you our recent Annual General Meeting. These minutes capture the discussions, decisions and resolutions made during our gathering, ensuring that all members are informed and engaged in the governance of our club.

You can access the minutes here. https://docs.google.com/file/d/1Zu9-5qKMMvIfXZ78RrzTDiEdBWYIQV_t/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=mspresentation