Inter-Lake Yachting Association - Inter-Lake Yachtsmans Fund

Inter-Lake Yachtsmans Fund

The Inter-Lake Yachtsman Fund
The Inter-Lake Yachtsmans Fund, to which all private donations are tax-deductible, is an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charitable organization. US Bank holds the assets, however they are administered by the nine Trustees who are elected by The Fund's members (its donors). Listed below are some of the grants The Fund made last year. This ambitious program of support can only continue through your generosity. We urge you to become a member of The Fund or renew your old membership. We will gladly recognize you in the I-LYA Yearbook and other publications. Simply complete and mail the form. It's worthwhile... it's tax deductible...and it's greatly appreciated.

Also consider these tax-deductible opportunities through donation to The Fund:
* Vessel Donations *
* Bequests in memory of friends or loved ones *
* Property *	* Securities *


Inter-Lake Yachtsman Fund Grants	I-LYA Challenge Team
Amateur Activities Matching funds to National Predicted Log Contest Provide seed money for the US SAILING Junior Olympics held at a port on Lake Erie. Travel Funds for Challenge Team US SAILING (Area E) Entry Fees and Insurance for all Junior Championships Seed money for US SAILING Adams Cup held at an I-LYA Club	The Yachtsmans Fund has established the Challenge Team, which will provide partial funding to encourage juniors to take part in important events (regattas & clinics) in addition to I-LYA and US SAILING ladder events. Primarily intended to encourage those who have not yet reached their sailing potential, this program is open to all I-LYA Juniors between the ages of 8 and 19. To qualify for funding, the event or clinic must typically draw at least 20-25 entrants per class and be of a level of competition equal to or greater than that found at the I-LYA Junior Bay Regatta. The following are examples of the type of activity in which this program is intended to encourage participation: Orange Bowl Oyster Bay Clinic Buzzards Bay C.O.R.K. Nationals, Districts, or Midwinters of the following classes: C420 Lasers Optimists Thistles Lightning etc. PLEASE USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND GO RACE!
Scholarships Eleven Scholarships to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers at the I-LYA Junior Race Week and Powerboat Junior Navigation Contest
Matching Funds to US SAILING Championships Juniors: Sears, Bemis, & Smythe
I-LYA Junior Race Week Subsidize Housing and help with Coaching expenses Provide seed money for I-LYA Optimist Championship Regatta
I-LYA Junior Power Regatta Provide seed money for the I-LYA Junior Power Event
	Requests must be received by The Fund before the event. Contact: Treasurer Dave Zmek 18705 Mt. Pleasant Drive Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 phone: (440) 543-5008 email: akpote96@aol.com fax: (440) 543-6547