Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association
Fun activities on the water are the core of our youth and community boating educational/recreational programs, inspiring self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, friendships and community spirit.
SBJSA Annual Meeting and Board Election (Revised)
Greetings SBJSA Community!
from Eileen Meisenzahl (SBJSA Secretary)
The Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Webster Town Rec Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580. There will be social time beginning at 6:00 pm with a call to order at 6:30 pm.
All are welcome to attend.
The agenda for the meeting is:
● Approval of 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
● President’s Report
● Treasurer’s Report
● Election of Directors
● Election of Officers
● Other Business
2025 Election: Please disregard our previously posted notification of the Board Election. Due to a number of unforeseen changes, it is necessary to offer a revised slate of candidates to fill open board member positions to be voted upon at the annual meeting.
Election to fill Open Positions on the Board of Directors:
[Vote for up to eight of the following candidates]
Existing Board Members nominated for re-election for a two-year term:
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Rich Ashnault
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Katharine Coleman
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Martha Lightfoot
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Dave Pennington
Additional nominees seeking to fill open director seats for a two-year term:
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Alec Bertelli
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Sarah Costich
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Elizabeth Gefell
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Michael Healy
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Steve Wehrspann
Annual Election of Officers of the Corporation:
[Vote for one candidate for each of the following positions]
● President:
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Deb Reisch
● Vice President:
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Rich Ashnault *
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Alec Bertelli *
● Secretary:
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Martha Lightfoot *
● Treasurer:
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Bill Kedley
*Eligibility is contingent upon successful election to the Board of Directors which will take place immediately prior to the vote for officers.
Who can Vote:
In accordance with the SBJSA bylaws members of the organization are allowed to vote in the annual election.
Who Qualifies as a Member:
Membership in SBJSA is open to all persons 18 years or older who express and demonstrate an interest in furthering the purpose of SBJSA.
Membership eligibility is defined by the satisfaction of one of the following:
● Remit the membership fees ($500) on an annual basis prior to September 30th
● Financially support a camper through tuition and/or scholarship during the current fiscal year. (Annual membership fees is therefore waived)
● Officers, Directors, and Advisory Council members shall not be assessed a membership fee while in office.
LOCATION:
Webster Town Rec Center
1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580
Alternate Attendance: A Zoom link will be sent out closer to the election date. Members and nominees wishing to attend the meeting remotely or in person, should contact the secretary, Eileen Meisenzahl e.meisenzahl@sbjsa.org in advance to establish eligibility and to obtain an official ballot.
DATE AND TIME:
November 11, 2025
Starting at 6:30pm
Candidate Summary:
Give & Support
SBJSA is a nonprofit charitable organization chartered by the NYS Education Dept. It is registered and recognized as a 501c(3) charitable corporation. Much of what we do runs off of donations, grants and volunteers. We wouldn't be here today without the generosity and support of others.
There are many ways to give and we are always looking for volunteers + all donations of money and materials are fully tax deductible for IRS purposes.
Events
SBJSA hosts events throughout the summer as part of our fundraising efforts and community building. These events allow for our sailors, families, and community to come together with the mission of supporting sailing education, environmental stewardship, awareness and leadership.
As a nonprofit we rely on the funds from events to provide programming and we appreciate everyone who is able to attend.