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<font size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(255,89,0);background-color:rgb(53,28,117);font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial,sans-serif" id="m_716097515787894802gmail-docs-internal-guid-9d6ae4a3-7fff-209b-df13-925f983200ee">WE WANT YOU to run for election and come to our General Meeting!</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></span></b></font>

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</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Greetings, sailors!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">In two weeks we will have our first General Meeting of the fall quarter. Typically in these meetings, we recap recent club activities, update our members on the inner workings of the club, elect new officers, and vote on changes to our club documents, among other tasks. Each meeting is unique, just like how every day's wind is unique. Here are the particular details of Fall’s first general meeting.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Date & Time: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Wednesday October 30th, 7:30pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Location: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Sieg Hall Room 232</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Agenda:</span></p><ol style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Major updates regarding Dock Renovations</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;backgro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if" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A Co-Commodore to oversee the general administration and representation of the club;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A Secretary (formerly “Program Director”) to help the logistics and organization of club functions;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A Treasurer (formerly “Purser”) to manage club finances;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A Rear Commodore to organize non-instructional and social functions of the club such as Snooze ‘n Cruise, recruitment, publicity, fundraising etc.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A Head Fleet Captain to be the liaison between Officers and Fleet Captains in managing the condition of the WYC’s fleet. You do not need to know how to fix boats, but you should be a resourceful and proactive person for the job!</span></p></li></ol><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>We are also always seeking Position Holders</b> to lead initiatives in the club such as in our fundraising, content writing/creation, social media marketing, website/database maintenance, doing outreach, representing the club in student government, to name a few. If you have interests or strengths you would like to bring to the club, you may be appointed as a Position Holder at this upcoming meeting to help run our Club! </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Positions we would like to fill for the upcoming year include Fundraising Chair, Recruitment Chair, Media Director, Webmaster, Social Chair, SnC Chair (for Spring and Summer), Faculty Advisors, and Fleet Captains. You can refer to position responsibilities in our <a href="https://washingtonyachtclub.org/club-documents-forms/">By-Laws</a>.</span>

</p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Joining the leadership team of the Washington Yacht Club is a great way to get to know passionate people well, get leadership experience, and be a part of an incredible institution with 76 years of history at the Udub! </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">If you are interested in an Officer or Executive Council position, please DM Renee Chien on Discord so we know to nominate/appoint you! </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Feel free also to chat with us to learn more and get your questions answered.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Thank you for your participation, sailors. We can’t do this without you and look forward to seeing you at our meeting!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Fair winds,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p>

<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:repeat white"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68)"><b><span style="font-size:12pt"><span>Renee Chien</span></span></b><span style="font-size:13pt"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:repeat white"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68)">Washington Yacht Club, the student sailing club at UW<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:repeat white"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68)"><a href="mailto:commodore@washigntonyachtclub.org" target="_blank">commodore@washigntonyachtclub.org<br></a><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:repeat white"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68)">Join Our <a href="https://discord.com/invite/5uGyJvtXM6" target="_blank">Discord Community</a> | Follow Our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/washingtonyachtclub/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></p><div><a href="http://www.washingtonyachtclub.org" target="_blank">www.washingtonyachtclub.org</a></div><div><a href="http://www.washingtonyachtclub.org" target="_blank"><br><div><img src="cid:86F12FB0-54E9-42AF-95C8-26C0E09FEF7F" style="margin-right:0px" width="578" height="433"></div></a></div></div></div></div></div>
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