Cortez Classic Yacht Guild Inc
SUMMARY Mission The mission of the Cortez Classic Yacht Guild is to restore a historic classic wooden ship to serve as the Flagship in the Gulf of Mexico region to make the public aware of the importance of CLEAN WATER and marine conservation, and teaching students and volunteers the woodworking craft.
Contact Information Primary Address
5726 Cortez Rd. West #127 Bradenton, FL 34210-
Phone
941 730-9551
Email
[email protected]
Facebook
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General Information Nonprofit
Cortez Classic Yacht Guild Inc
Organization Does Business As (DBA) Cortez Classic Yacht Guild Inc. Tax Exempt Status
Public Supported Charity
Incorporation Year
2015
State Charitable Solicitations Permit
Yes Mar 2017
State Registration
0
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BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement Accomplishments: • Obtained IRS 501c3 status for the Cortez Classic Yacht Guild Inc. • Located a ship suitable to be the Flagship for the Gulf region. • Spoke at local civic organizations to begin public awareness of the Flagship restoration project. • Have had CCYG and mission exposure via news articles and television airing. Goals: • Primary goal: restore and sail a Flagship to make the public aware of CLEAN WATER, Marine Conservation, and educate students and volunteers in the woodworking craft and boat restoration. • Move and exhibit the Flagship at ports and cities in the local area and raise awareness to the public of the importance of CLEAN WATER.
• Give presentations, use Facebook, Website and other social media to educate the public about the Flagship and the mission of the Cortez Classic Yacht Guild.
Needs Statement 1. Primary need: Raise funds to move the Flagship from the water to land and begin the restoration of the ship. (approximately $16,000) 2. Secure ship on land with protective covering "shed" with video and alarm surveillance equipment. (approx $3000) 3. Prepare brochures, write articles for news media, send out mailings. produce video via airborne drone. (approx $3,000) 4. Restore the wooden sailing ship. (approx $900,000) 5. Return the ship to the waters of Bradenton/Sarasota.
Background Statement In 2014 Rick Stewart and Herman Kruegle saw a need to make the public aware of the importance of CLEAN WATER and Marine Conservation in the Manatee, Bradenton and regional area of Southwest Florida and the Gulf of Mexico region. In particular we felt it was importance to help preserve and carry on the legacy of the multi-generational heritage of the small commercial fishing village of Cortez, FL. Cortez is located on the waters of Sarasota Bay, east of the barrier islands of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Key and is one of the few fishing ports remaining in Florida. Adjacent to Cortez is the 93 acre preserve owned and operated by the non-profit Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH). Rick Sewart, a master boat builder, is the manager of the fully equipped BoatWorks facility having the mission to build or restore wooden boats is located on the FISH preserve. As a consequence the non-profit Cortez Classic Yacht Guild was formed with a mission to restore a historic sailing ship, and to bring to the publics attention the importance of CLEAN WATER in the region. In particular the San Francesco will dock in the Mid-Westcoast counties of: Pinellas, Hillsboro, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Collier. During the restoration of the San Francesco and after it is fully restored and when it is visiting ports in the regional bays and Gulf of Mexico waters, it is the belief of CCYG that the general public, cities, and commercial industries will have a greater appreciation of the Importance of CLEAN WATER and Marine Conservation in the region. When the Flagship is fully restored and operational, its value measured by regional economic and cultural impacts will exceed the magnitude of the original investment costs. It will bring visitors to Cortez, Bradenton, Sarasota and the region.
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Statement from the Board Chair There are many entities encroaching on fragile condition of the waters, coastlines and rivers in the Gulf of Mexico region. These include land developers, pollution from land runoff and the commercial sector. It is the mission of the Cortez Classic Yacht Guild, Inc to make the public aware of the importance of Clean Water. The vehicle to accomplish this is to restore an historic wooden ship and sail it in the region as the Flagship for Clean Water in the region.
Statement from the CEO/Executive Director To restore a Flagship to sail the region funds are needed to move a ship from the water to land at the BoatWorks facility located in the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) in the fishing village of Cortez, Florida. Its mission would be similar to that of Pete Seeger and the Clearwater sailing ship on the Hudson River, New York to rid the river of major industrial pollution. Our Flagship could accomplish a similar function and help maintain Clean Water in the Gulf of Mexico region.
Areas Served FL- Hillsborough FL- Manatee FL-Pinellas FL- Sarasota FL- Charlotte The primary areas our programs will serve are the Southwest Florida bay and estuary regions, particularly the Sarasota and Manatee County coastal regions. A special and important location will be the historic fishing village of Cortez, Florida. Extended locations include Pinellas and Charlotte Counties, Florida.
Service Categories Primary Organization Type
Environment
Secondary Organization Type
Environment
Tertiary Organization Type
Arts,Culture & Humanities
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PROGRAMS
Restoration Program Description
1. General: A comprehensive restoration program for sailing ships. CCYG volunteers have restored historic and other donated boats for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) in Cortez, FL. 2. Restoration: A historic schooner to be restored and after restoration this Flagship to sail the waters of Sarasota Bay and the West coast of Florida to educate the public of the importance of Clean Water and Marine conservation. 3. Education: Many volunteers have participated in hands-on boat-building under the supervision of CCYG leaders. Education program to be expanded to and classroom instruction provided by experienced volunteers and invited professionals. All education to include knowledge of the importance of CLEAN WATER and Marine Conservation.
Budget
$50,000.00
Category
Environment, General/Other Marine Conservation
Program Linked to Organizational Yes Strategy Population Served
Families Adults K-12 (5-19 years)
Short Term Success
Students and volunteers working at any level will improve their skills and knowledge through hands-on building and restoring wooden boats in the BoatWorks shop at the FISH 501c-3 preserve in Cortez, FL. These skills will make them more capable of securing jobs in the market place requiring experienced woodworking and carpentry professionals.
Long Term Success
Educate the public of the importance of CLEAN WATE and Marine Conservation in the local Sarasota/Manatee waters and the Gulf of Mexico regional waters.
Program Success Monitoring
Utilizing our experience of building and restoring wooden boats and ships (as well as many land based wood restoring applications), we have created tasks and timetables to ensure the restoration projects are completed within expected time-frames and funds.
Program Success Examples
A suitable ship is being acquired to serve as the Flagship to sail the local and regional waters. Since no other Flagship is sailing the waters in the region, the ship and education it will provide will enhance coastal marine life, insure cleaner beaches for the public. It will give students and volunteers an opportunity to learn the woodworking trade for marine, and land based jobs.
Comments Program Comments by Organization CCYG has secured a historic sailing ship the San Francesco, a 70ft. schooner built in 1870 in Italy. The ship is registered in the United States and is docked in Cortez, Florida. The San Francesco is to be restored to be the FLAGSHIP in the Southwest Florida Gulf of Mexico regional waters to educate the public of the importance of CLEAN WATER and Marine conservation.
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MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director
Rick Stewart
CEO Term Start
Jan 2015
CEO Email
[email protected]
Experience Career and recognized as a world class wooden boatbuilder and restorer of historic wooden boats. Manager, Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) BoatWorks restoring wooden boats, supervising and teaching students and volunteers the woodworking craft. Many published articles on examples of restored wooden boats.
Co-CEO/Executive Director Co-CEO/Executive Director
Herman Kruegle
Co-CEO Term Start
Jan 2015
Email
[email protected]
Experience Previous owner of private manufacturing company. Experience in engineering, project management. Lifelong woodworking experience. Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in engineering. Published engineering articles and book.
Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff
0
Part Time Staff
2
Staff Retention Rate %
N/A
Professional Development
No
Contractors
0
Volunteers
4
Management Reports to Board
N/A
CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation
N/A
Senior Management Formal Evaluation
N/A
NonManagement Formal Evaluation
No
Collaborations Presently seeking collaborations with other environment organizations and sponsors having a mission statement that includes restoration, protection and maintenance of the waters in the Western Florida Gulf of Mexico region and making the public aware of the importance of CLEAN WATER.
Comments Management Comments by Organization
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Rick Stewart and Herman Kruegle are "ACTING" AS THE "EXEC DIR / CO EXEC DIR" CCYG is a new non-profit seeking to promote public awareness of the importance of Clean Water in the waters in the Sarasota/Bradenton FL region. We face the challenge of obtaining funds to restore the historic sailing ship San Francesco, and after restoration sailing same ship in the regional waters. CCYG is reaching out via news media. Articles have been published in local papers in Bradenton and Sarasota counties local television networks have aired information about CCYG. Presentations have been made to local Rotary Clubs and individuals.
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GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair
Rick Stewart
Company Affiliation
Board, President
Board Term
Jan 2015 to Dec 2019
Board Chair Email
[email protected]
Board Co-Chair Board Co-Chair
Herman Kruegle
Company Affiliation
Retired
Board Term
Jan 2015 to Dec 2019
Board Co-Chair Email
[email protected]
Board Members Name
Affiliation
Status
Herman Kruegle
Retired
Voting
Linda Molto
Board, Treasurer
Voting
Rick Sauer
Board, Treasurer
NonVoting
Rick Stewart
Community Volunteer
Voting
Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black
0
Asian American/Pacific Islander
0
Caucasian
4
Hispanic/Latino
0
Native American/American Indian
0
Other
00
Board Demographics - Gender Male
3
Female
1
Not Specified
0
Governance Board Term Lengths
4
Board Term Limits
99
Board Orientation
No
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Number of Full Board Meetings Annually
6
Board Meeting Attendance %
63
Board Self-Evaluation
No
Written Board Selection Criteria
Under Development
Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions
25
Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 0 Constituency Includes Client Representation
No
Comments Governance Comments by Organization CCYG is a young non-profit having 4 Board/Officers and is seeking new Board/Officer candidates having experience in finance, legal, fundraising and promotion.
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FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Fiscal Year Begins
2016
Fiscal Year Ends
2016
Projected Revenue
$25,000.00
Projected Expenses
$20,000.00
Endowment Value
$0.00
Spending Policy
N/A
Spending Policy Percentage
0
Tax Credits
No
Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign
Yes
Campaign Purpose Secure a historic sailing ship and relocate it to the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) in Cortez, FL. The ship is to serve as the Flagship for educating the public of the importance of CLEAN WATER and Marine Conservation in the Manatee, Sarasota Counties and Gulf of Mexico region. Campaign Goal
50000
Dates
Apr 2016 to Dec 2016
Raised To Date
6000 as of Mar 2016
Anticipate Campaign Within Next 5 Years?
Yes
IRS Form 990s 990-EZ 2015
Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets
2015 0.00
2014 --
2013 --
2015 --
2014 --
2013 --
2015 $4,200 $11,447
2014 ---
2013 ---
Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue Total Expenses Revenue Sources
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Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue Investment Income, Net of Losses Membership Dues Special Events Revenue In-Kind Other Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense Administration Expense Fundraising Expense Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets Current Assets Long-Term Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Net Assets
2015 $0
2014 --
2013 --
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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$0
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2015 $11,447 $0 $0 $0 0.37 100% --
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2015 $0 $0 $0 $7,247 ($7,247)
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Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount
2015 Program Service Revenue $4,200 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar 0 $0 Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar 0 $0 Amount
Comments Financial Comments by Organization At present there is no "Flagship" bringing to the attention of the public the importance of CLEAN WATER, Marine Conservation, the heritage of wooden boat building, and the dangers of additional water pollution caused by land over-development along the coast of Southwest Florida and Gulf of Mexico regions. Funds are needed to secure and make seaworthy the San Francesco 1870 schooner, to be the Flagship sailing vessel in the region. The primary mission of CCYG is to emulate the pioneering campaign of the singer Pete Seeger along the Hudson River. His organization built and sailed the schooner "Clearwater" and raised funds to force cities and commercial companies to reduce or eliminate pollution. At present the organization Riverkeeper under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is carrying on the mission of Pete Seeger. Likewise the primary mission of CCYG is to partner with like-minded conservation organizations and to sail the San Francesco to preserve our
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waters. Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information was taken from the organization's Federal 990-EZ.
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PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan
Under Development
Communication Plan
Under Development
Strategic Plan
Under Development
Management Succession Plan
Under Development
Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures
Under Development
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Under Development
Nondiscrimination Policy
Under Development
Whistle Blower Policy
No
Document Destruction Policy
No
Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government?
Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation
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