December 2024

Happy Holidays!:

        On Behalf of the Board of Directors and Flag Officers, I wish everyone, their families and friends good tidings, good health and a prosperous New Year.

       Holiday Party:
Thanks to the leadership of Rick Hayes, Vice Commodore, and the rest of the Board and volunteers that helped him, the Holiday Cocktail party and Dinner came off well.   I hope all that attended had a great time.

        IGSS Mackinac Island Emergency Services Fund:
We want to pass along the good news that the IGSS Mackinac Island Emergency Services Fund helped in supporting a grant request for a new Stryker power ambulance cot (stretcher) for the ambulance on the Island that IGSS helped to fund.   Many thanks to those of you that do contribute to the IGSS Emergency Services Fund!   Per Stephanie McGreevy   “the IGSS fund is doing really great work.”

        I want to remind everyone to keep MICF in your thoughts during year end giving.   No donation is too small!   Donations can be made online HERE;   be sure to check the box to contribute to a specific fund and then select the “Island Goats Sailing Society Emergency Services Fund.”   I’ve also attached a donation form if you prefer to mail a donation.

        And a big thanks to Mary Corkell, IGSS Secretary, for working with the fund and keeping all of us in the loop!

       Sponsors:
Please patronize our sponsors and let them know how much we appreciate their sponsorship.
Peroni:   (They've been Sponsoring our Caps for several years)
Click Here for A Peroni & More!
Mount Gay Rum:  
Click Here for Mount Gay Rum!
Columbia Yacht Club:  
Click Here for Columbia Yacht Club   Phone 312-938-3625
Chicago Yacht Club:  
Click Here for The Chicago Yacht Club   Phone 312-861-7777
Team One Newport:  
Click Here for Team 1's Goat Store
ACR Electronics:  
Click Here for ARC Electronics
North Sails:  
Click Here for North Sails Chicago   Phone 773-489-1308
Quatum Sails:  
Click Here for Quantum Sails Chicago   Phone 312-225-0801
Evolution Sailmakers:  
Click Here for Evolution Sails   Phone 847-507-1179
Crowley’s Yacht Yard:  
Click Here for Crowley's Yacht Yard   Phone 773-221-9990


       Merchandise:
IGSS Merchandise sales were strong at the Holiday party;   As a reminder, you can order IGSS logo items from Team1Newport as well as from Lands’ End.

       On the Team1Newport site you can navigate to Island Goats Sailing Society merchandise HERE.   We have pre-selected items you can choose from or you can work with Team1Newport to put the IGSS logo on other items they have.

        On the Lands’ End Business Outfitter site, you can choose items using our customer number and logo number for the IGSS logo.   It’s a phone call to Lands’ End to select logo details but they do a nice job.   Go to Lands’ End Business HERE and use IGSS Customer ID #4062167 and Logo #0747550.

       Pictures:
We rely on all of our member for pictures, especially pictures showing our sponsors’ products.   Please send them to: Photos@IslandGoats.Org.

       Mac Race Reports:
If you participated in the 2024 Mac race and have not submitted your 2024 Mac Report form, please do so.   This is the only way to get credit for your race.   Fill out your 2024 Mac Report Form HERE.

        Just a quick reminder, keep your eyes out for your membership renewal email.   You should be receiving it shortly after January 1st 2025.

       Save the dates:
As we look forward to 2025, please keep the following Dates in mind:
• Annual Meeting and Induction: May 3rd 2025
• 116th CYC Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust! July 18, 19, 2025
• Mac Island Post-Race party: July 22nd 2025
Details will be sent out closer to the date, but please put them on your calendars.

       See you on the water… or at the bar.

Happy Holidays!!!
Paul Murray
Commodore IGSS