Introducing the Auxiliary of the Sausalito Yacht Club (SYCA):

What is the SYCA?  The SYCA is how spouses and significant others of SYC club members can play an active role in the Club. The SYCA host many fun social events you've probably already participated in, such as the Valentine's Dance and the Memorial Day BBQ, rounding out the overall social calendar of SYC. We also support specialized childrenâs events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, a Christmas party with Santa, and financial support for the Junior Sailing program. But there's more! Excess funds that we raise are used to support improvements and maintenance of the actual SYC club house as well as a few worthy community groups.

Benefits of an SYCA membership:

Door Key, Parking Sticker, and much, much, more. Can't open that darn door unless your spouse is with you?  Well, SYCA members have their own door key as well as a parking sticker & proximity Card! Free parking and the ability to use the club comfortably without having to haul your spouse or significant other around .... for just $90 a year!

Club Involvement and support:

Fun volunteer opportunities. Beyond the practical benefits, SYCA is a great way to get involved with
the Club and get to know other Clubmembers.  SYCA is always looking for volunteers to help out with the many different social events, raffles, etc. There is a full SYCA board, Board Members at large, and various committees, so that you can volunteer in whichever way you like and to whichever level you are comfortable with.

2004 SYCA Event sampling:

Valentine's Dinner-Dance - Always A Great Sell Out!
Memorial Day BBQ - Sunny  Day In The Park, Know It Was The SYCA BBQ!
Nautical themed art show - A Fantastic Local Art Presentation! 
Children's Christmas party - Kids, Cookies, Santa, and the "Magician"!
Holiday Season Fun For All . . .Santa Arrives By Water!!!

Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Brunch - We Still Haven't Found All The Eggs!
Great Fun For Kids & Adult Kids ...

Hosting the start of the xxxsmall wooden boat race - They Float!
Woman Skipper's Regatta and Dawn Riley race clinic - Great Event & Rally Back At The Club!

2004 SYCA Event Outlook:

Although SYCA traditionally hosts certain events, we are open to new ideas and vary our calendar from year to year.  In the past weâve hosted Fashion Shows, various Theme Parties, theater evenings, and rummage sales.

SYCA Club Improvements:

We've helped to underwrite (just a sampling):
Carpet with Burgee in entryway
Trophy case in entry way
The "Sound System"
Dining room chairs, flatware and other tabletop necessaries
Conference table in the John T. Ward Junior Sailing room

The SYCA Board:

The Auxiliary has its own board of directors and rules, though it functions under the auspices of the Yacht Club. We hold meetings on a regular basis where we plan our upcoming events. If you are interested in learning more about the Auxiliary please don't hesitate to E-mail us.

Although SYCA traditionally hosts certain events, we are open to new ideas and vary our calendar from year to year. In the past weâve hosted Fashion Shows, various Theme Parties, theater evenings, and rummage sales.

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