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The Menno Haven Model Yacht Club is growing, and now consists of well over a dozen members. We're located in Chambersburg, PA, about 25 miles west of Gettysburg and just 19 miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line in the Cumberland Valley. Our two sailing venues are part of the Menno Haven Retirement Community: Friendship Pond at Brookview and Reflection Lake at Chambers Pointe.
Membership is open to all.
Our fleet of 9 Nirvana 32s that were gifts to the Club have been given to the Sea Scouts for their training and enjoyment. The Club Skippers invariably have extra boats, Dragon Force 65s available for training new Skippers. We're always looking for 'newbies'.
We hosted an EC-12 regatta as a combined effort of the White Rose MYC and the State College MYC for 6 years. Beginning in 2017 with the Friendship VII Regatta we shifted to Dragon Force 65s , sponsored solely by the Menno Haven MYC. Following an intermission due to the Chinese virus, a new regatta series was started. Beginning in 2024 the Inauguraly Keystone Invitational Regatta was held. It is hoped that this can become an annual event.
Menno Haven Model Yacht Club By-Laws
ARTICLE I Name
The Club shall be known as the Menno Haven Model Yacht Club. Located at the Menno Haven Retirement Community in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and includes two sailing venues: Reflection Lake at Chambers Pointe and Friendship Pond at Brookview.
ARTICLE II Purpose
The Club will foster camaraderie among its members and promote remote controlled model sailboats throughout the Cumberland Valley and vicinity.
Activities to be promoted include model sailboat sailing, racing, and building . The Club will encourage a spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
There will be ample opportunities put in place to develop our member’s skills and understanding not just in a practical sense but to include the joy and spirit of yacht racing among a group with shared interests.
As a member, there are opportunities and needs for active participation in the club activities.
ARTICLE III The Wardroom
The Wardroom shall consist of a Commodore, Purser, and Fleet Captains for both Chambers Pointe and Brookview Communities, other leadership positions, including The Boathouse Captain, and is open to all Skippers who would like to attend meetings as well.
Additional Fleet Captain positions will be created as appropriate. Full members of the Club will be Skippers.
Race Directors will be appointed as needed.
All changes to the Wardroom membership/composition will be made by the Wardroom working together, including replacements when needed.
The Commodore or Designee shall qualify Skippers with the assistance and recommendations of the Fleet Captains when appropriate.
Individual access to the lake or pond will be limited to qualified Skippers.
ARTICLE IV Duties of Wardroom members and Race Directors
The Commodore shall normally preside at all meetings of the Club.
The Purser shall maintain the financial records and monies of the Club and shall handle financial transactions pursuant to the business of the Club. The Purser shall also maintain Club membership records as needed.
The Fleet Captains shall oversee all Club activities at their respective locations. Other Fleet Captains shall be appointed on an ad hoc basis.
Race Directors will oversee the proper conduct of races or regattas under their purview.
Article V Member Involvement and Responsibilities
Participation in the events and operations of the Club is encouraged. Be current on club dues.
Service at least one event per year as a Race Director, a scorer, or other support activities related to the conduct of club races or regattas is encouraged.
Be an ambassador for the club when communicating through personal contacts, e-mail, social media or other websites and while attending off Club events or discussions with contacts interested in the sport of Radio Controlled (RC) Model Yacht Sailing and Racing.
It is the responsibility of our members to sail fairly, be compliant with the rules of sailing, and to treat all members and guests with courtesy and respect.
ARTICLE VI Eligibility
All are welcome and all are encouraged to join and sail with us. Menno Haven residency is not a requirement.
Dues shall be paid annually, if needed.
Members are encouraged to join the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA), but it is not required.
Guests and Friends are always welcome to sail with us.
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