by Deb Whitehorse | Oct 3, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page
This is the announcement of a combined electronic ballot for members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU, although North American and European results will be available separately. There are two proposals on the ballot. Both proposals were approved for vote at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. If you didn’t receive an electronic ballot, please check your spam folder first, and then contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com
The election runs from October 3 – October 17, 2023.
1. PROPOSAL TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS, SECTION A: FUSELAGE; SECTION B: RUNNER PLANK
Over the summer of 2022, the IDNIYRA Technical Committee held six online meetings to revise the wording of the Official IDNIYRA Specifications, specifically Section A (fuselage) and Section B (runner plank).
Class members in good standing are voting on the proposed changes that were published in the September 2022 Runner Tracks.
See the proposed changes here.
Their main goals were to
• Incorporate the Interpretations into Official Specifications.
• Rewrite for more user-friendly wording.
• Enrich each section with a measurement guide and measurement drawings.
• Consolidate fragmented sections.
• Eliminate loopholes and grey areas by giving more precise definitions.
• Maintain specifications.
IDNIYRA class members voted to bring the proposed changed to a class vote at the 2023 Annual Governing Meeting, held during the January 2023 World & North American Championship.
2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE EPIC AGREEMENT ARTICLE XI, ENFORCEMENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
Amend EPIC Article XI 3. to read:
3. By an official ruling of the technical committee. Such official rulings shall prevail as supplements to the OFFICIAL SPECIFICATIONS unless and until voided by a simple majority of the membership. Proposals for such a vote will be initiated in the same way a Specification Change Proposal is made, except that a ruling that is voided will be voided immediately after a vote that overturns it.
Background: This proposal was approved for ballot at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. Refer to the 2023 AGM minutes in February 2023 Runner Tracks for more information.
by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 24, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page
Central Region Commodore Peter Johanson US5633 on Fort Peck Reservoir, Fort Peck, Montana, March 2020 PHOTO: gretchendorian.com
Join us in welcoming Peter Johanson US5633, as the new Central Region Commodore. (See a list of all Regional Commodores here.) Peter is the go-to contact for iceboating in Michigan or Ohio. He’s set the dates for the 2023 and 2024 Central Region regattas. In addition, the schedule for the North American and European DN regatta season is set, so it’s time to mark your calendar. You can always find the schedule on the Regatta Information page of this website. As always, except for the World, North American, and European Championships, regatta dates are dependent upon conditions and may change.
2023-2024 DN REGATTA SCHEDULE
- 2023 WESTERN CHALLENGE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, no-scoring fun regatta
Dates: December 1 – 3, 2023
Location: Best ice in Minnesota
Information: This website or iceboating.net - 2023 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: December 2023, first available ice following the Western Challenge.
Location: Michigan or Ohio
Information: This website - 2024 WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: January 6-7, 2024
Location: MN, WI, IA, IL, UP of MI, or IN
Information: This website - 2024 SENIOR SHUFFLE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, fun regatta in the manner of the EU Grand Master Regatta. More information.
Dates: January 8 – 10, three days after Western Region Championship
Location: Same location as Western Region Championship
Information: This website, iceboat.org - 2024 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: January 13 – 14, 2024
Location: Best ice in Michigan or Ohio, TBA
Information: This website - 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & 2024 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Continental Ranking Regattas
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu - 2024 DN & ICE OPTIMIST JUNIOR WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024 – In conjunction with the World & European Championship
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu - 2024 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
A Continental Ranking Regatta
Date: February 25 – March 2, 2024
Host: Eastern Lakes Region
Information: This website
Contact information: Deb Whitehorse - GRAND MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 27 – February 29, 2024
Host: Finland
Location: Best ice in Finland or Sweden
Information: DN Finland - EASTERN LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in the Eastern Region (see Regions map, it’s a big area)
Information: This website, the NEIYA - CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in Canada
Information: This website - NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in New England
Information: NEIYA
by Deb Whitehorse | Jun 2, 2023 | 2023, Home Page
Thank you to all who voted in the election. Here is a link to the results.
See Runner Tracks February 2023 for proposals put forward at the Annual Governing Meeting.
Election Results for 2023 IDNIYRA Spring Ballot
Started at: May 19, 2023 at 4:00pm
Finished at: June 2, 2023 at 4:00pm
Time zone: Central Time (US & Canada)
85 of 202 ballots cast.
1. Candidate: Commodore David Frost US5358
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 100.00%
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes 0%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 100.00% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 84
Abstentions: 1
2. Candidate: Vice Commodore Rob Holman US3705
Yes – I approve the candidate: 83 votes 97.65%
No – I reject the candidate: 2 votes 2.35%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 97.65% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
3. Candidate: Secretary Deb Whitehorse US2366
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 98.82%
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote 1.18%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.82% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
4. Candidate: Treasurer Deb Whitehorse US2366
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 98.82%
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote 1.18%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.82% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
5. Candidate: Past Commodore Robert Cummins US3433
Yes, I approve the candidate: 80 votes 97.56%
No, I reject the candidate: 0 votes 0%
Kent Baker: 1 vote 1.22%
Eric Anderson: 1 vote 1.22%
Yes, I approve the candidate wins with 97.56% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 82
Abstentions: 3
6. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE IDNIYRA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE VI AND ARTICLE XII – ELECTION & DUTIES OF OFFICERS & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Yes: 72 votes 94.74%
No: 4 votes 5.26%
Yes wins with 94.74% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 76
Abstentions: 9
7. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE IDNIYRA BY-LAWS GENERAL 1 – MEMBERSHIP DUES
Yes: 32 votes 46.38%
No: 37 votes 53.62%
No wins with 53.62% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 69
Abstentions: 16
by Deb Whitehorse | May 19, 2023 | 2023, Home Page
Photo: Harken / Hannah Lee Noll
All members in good standing should have received an email invitation from Election Buddy today to vote for our next Executive Committee and two proposals. If you have not received the email invitation, please check your spam folder. Contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com if you have not received your ballot. Please participate and vote.
From Runner Tracks May 2023 Commodore’s Column by IDNIYRA Commodore Jody Kjoller:
There are two proposals, one is to amend the IDNIYRA Constitution, and the other is the amend the IDNIYRA By-Laws. [See February 2023 Runner Tracks]
Proposal 1: Amend the IDNIYRA Constitution
The Governing Committee supports the “Proposal to amend the IDNIYRA Constitution Article VI and Article XII” submitted by Warren Nethercote KC3786. We have not had a way to remove anyone from an elected position until this proposal. As you know, situations arise where an individual may no longer represent the best interests of an organization. This proposal will allow said persons to be removed if need be.
Proposal 2: Amend the IDNIYRA By-Laws
Proposal to amend IDNIYRA By-Laws General 1, proposed by Jody Kjoller US5435. There has been a bit of a debate about this proposal. Participants at the annual meeting amended and approved annual class dues increase to $50 US dollars. Since the meeting, there has been much discussion concerning “non-racing, dues-paying members”. There is a rather large group of our membership that no longer actively races the DN but still wants to be part of the class. There is a concern that such an increase in dues may deter this group from maintaining their class membership. Please think about this before you vote.
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 13, 2022 | 2023, Home Page
The 2023 IDNIYRA Yearbook is now available for purchase in print format. A pdf version without the member lists is posted online. The IDNIYRA Yearbook contains a wealth of information. In its over 300 pages, you can find regatta history, a record of class officers, Official DN Specifications, our governing documents, and much more. Those who have ordered a printed yearbook will receive it in the mail in the next few weeks.
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From the Yearbook:
EARLY HISTORY OF THE IDNIYRA
On February 21 and 22, 1953 the Detroit Ice Yacht Club sponsored a
regatta to bring the DN skippers together to help form an association. A
meeting of the skippers was held at this regatta and two representatives
from each club present were chosen to outline a constitution for the association.
North Star Sail Club was represented by John Liston and Fred
Kagel; Anchor Bay Ice Yacht Club by Tom King and A. J. Walker; Detroit Ice
Yacht Club by William Sarns and Clifford Cartwright. The representatives
met at the home of the Cartwrights the following Sunday afternoon and
briefly outlined a constitution. William Sarns was elected to serve as temporary
secretary and to compose the constitution. The secretary prepared
a constitution and sent out copies to the representatives in the following
fall. They were returned to the secretary along with desired changes. The
changes that the majority wanted were incorporated and 200 copies were
printed. A copy was sent out to each individual who attended the first
regatta and others who were interested. On January 17, 1954 the Northwestern
Ice Yachting Association passed a resolution that they would accept
the DN Association’s specifications for their DN races which are now
included in their annual regatta.
On January 7, 1954 the North Star Sail Club offered to be host for the annual
regatta. There were no other offers so theirs was accepted. Sixty-two
programs were sent out on February 1 for the regatta scheduled for February
20 and 21. On February 19 the regatta was transferred to Cass Lake
because of poor ice at the North Star Club House on Lake St. Clair. The
first five DN’s in this regatta were: (1) Jack Moran, (2) Skip Boston, (3) Paul
Eggert, (4) Bill Sporer, and (5) Bill Sarns.
This is the announcement of a combined electronic ballot for members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU, although North American and European results will be available separately. There are two proposals on the ballot. Both proposals were approved for vote at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. If you didn’t receive an electronic ballot, please check your spam folder first, and then contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com
