2026
BRIEF HISTORY OF SHORELINE BOAT & SKI CUB
In August of 1956, a small group of boaters met in Allen Park to discuss the formation of a club which would promote affordable family boating and comradeship. Shoreline Boat & Ski Club was organized and its first project was the construction of a launching ramp at the west end of the park in 1957.
In 1959, the club purchased more than 1,000 feet of frontage along the Fox River at its present location. A lagoon was dug and members constructed a large launching ramp at the same time.
A concrete block building was erected by members in 1960, complete with kitchen, bar, washrooms, and an impressive clubroom with a fireplace. In 1962, the size of the lagoon was doubled to accommodate more boats.
In the early 70’s the then existing bar was expanded from an “L” shape to a horseshoe type bar. Central air conditioning, thermo pane windows and wood paneling were also added during this time period.
As the club grew, space was inadequate and member began planning construction of a sizable addition in 1980. Once again our aggressive members went to work and by 1983 the present clubhouse was completed. A new bar, restrooms and showers were added. In 1985 and in 1986, the launching ramp was rebuilt and a seawall was installed between the clubhouse and the lagoon. As of 1988, the club now has newly remodeled and more efficient kitchen. Scherer Island was purchased by the Club in 2002. A large walk-in cooler was added during the winter of 2003.
In 2012, extensive remodeling included concrete floors, bar and block walls. Elevated electrical, hot water heater. Added a service bar and a kitchen makeover. Handicap bathrooms installed to code. All this to help make the club flood cleanable.
Through the years we have had many members who can look around with pride at their many accomplishments. Many work hours have been contributed to build and maintain this beautiful club which is active all year round. In addition to boating functions, monthly Chicken Fries are held during the fall and winter months. Steak Fries, Fish Fries, and parties for children and adults are some of the activities that many enjoy.
More improvements are planned to keep our outstanding club and what is stands for alive and working for present and future members.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Officer’s List…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Present & Past Commodores…………………………………………….…………………………….4
Roster……………………………………………………………………………………………………...5 – 12
Widow or Widower ……………………………………………………………………………………….12
Honorary ………………………….……………………………………………………………………………12
Associate Members ……………………………………………………………………….………..13 - 14
Special Members ..…………………………………………………………………………………….…..14
Memorial and Memories ……………………………………………………………………………….16
Clubs on the Illinois River ……………………………………………………………………………….17
Club Mileage Chart ………………………………………………………………………………………..18
Gas Stops ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
Constitution & By-Laws ……………………………………………………………………….....20 - 32
Lagoon Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………..33 – 37
Sponsors …………………………………………………………………………………….37 – Back Cover
SHORELINE BOAT CLUB
LIST OF OFFICERS 2026
Commodore Wayne Eichelkraut
Vice Commodore Dave Baxter
Secretary Jessica Crum
Treasurer Barb Foster
Membership Jim Stalker
Recreation Roberta Roloff
Clubhouse Ryan Crum
Clubgrounds Robert “Doc” Koppen
Lagoon Ralph Conrad
Island Ryan Garzanelli
Ripples Stacey Giandonato
SHORELINE BOAT CLUB
PAST AND PRESENT COMMODORES
Wayne Eichelkraut 2012 – Present
Frank Less 2006 – 2012
Bill Jones 2003 – 2005
Wayne Eichelkraut 1987 – 2002
Joe Walkey 1986
Ken Douvia 1985
Charles Kackert 1984
Charles Alderman 1983
Dale Madden 1982
Charles Alderman 1981
Dale Madden 1980
Joe Walkey 1978 – 1979
Ken Douvia 1977
Charles Alderman 1975 – 1976
Sam Moreno 1974
Charles Alderman 1972 – 1973
Harry Spradling 1971
Ken Douvia 1970
Jim Ostrem 1968 – 1969
Ken Douvia 1967
Harry Spradling 1966
Harry Wallem 1965
Less Riggs 1964
Clarence Stiles 1963
Norman Johnson 1961 – 1962
Joe Armstrong 1960
Keith Chapman 1958 – 1959
William (Rocky) Roth 1957
Less Riggs 1956
MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF DEAR FRIENDS
Millie Johnson 1961 Anita Mason 1998
Beulah Streicher 1961 Iva Price 1998
Bud Walker 1963 Robert Morgan 1998
Eleanor Cahall 1968 Barbara Walkey 1999
Florence Cinnamon 1969 Eva Williams 1999
Mark Prestholt 1971 Robert Bostick 1999
Jack Price 1971 Steve Rock 2000
Leslie Riggs 1972 Roy Mason 2001
Clarence Stiles 1972 Charles Alderman 2001
Olla Stiles 1972 Donald Abernathy 2001
Francis Beaulieau 1973 Chad Jones, Jr. 2002
William E. Niccum 1974 Barry Sanders 2004
James Stevens 1975 Bonnie Ostrem 2005
Norman Johnson 1977 Lavern Larson 2006
Gloria Morgan 1978 Maribeth Radtke 2007
Lydia Kackert 1979 Dave Brown 2008
Phyillis Santschi 1979 William Bunch 2008
Les Williams 1979 James Newman 2008
C.J. McDonald 1980 Eileen Clark 2009
Tim Woosley 1982 Don Liepold 2009
Dick Hetherington 1982 Jeff Radke 2009
Roy Codo 1983 Lee Walkey 2010
Bernie Rentz 1984 Chuck Kackert 2011
Al Kackert 1984 Bill Arnold 2011
Phyllis Alderman 1987 Bill Fuller
2012
Clarence Wyeth 1988 Kara Bault 2012
William Rocky Roth 1988 Doug Churchill 2012
Carl Anderson 1989 Dick Donnocker 2012
Dr. Donald Murdock 1989 Rick Drackley 2013
Ben Hettel 1989 Ken Sparks 2013
Francis Beaulieau 1991 Sue Less 2013
Edith Leipold 1992 Bob Weber 2014
Phil Link 1993 Joe Walkey 2015
Harold Leipold 1994 Rodney Barsztaitis 2015
Ed Stojak 1996 Barb Lawry 2016
Florence Larson 1997 Mike Allen 2016 Jim Yasm 2016 Harry Clark 2016
Ken Keller 2017
ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN
BOATING ASSOCATION MEMBER CLUBS
Mile Marker
212 Alton Motorboat Club
163.4 Detweiller Yacht Club
167.7 East Peoria Boat Club
121 Havana Boat Club
196 Henry Board Club
179 Holiday Harbor Boat Club
278 Ilinois Cruisers Yacht Club
167.9 Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club
274.5 Joliet Yachting Club
251.8 Mariner’s Yacht Club
71 Naples Mile “66” Boat Club
153.5 Pekin Boat Club
163.7 Peoria Boat Club
239.5 Shoreline Boat & Ski Club
222.2 South Shore Boat Club
218.5 Spring Valley Boat Club
234.6 Starved Rock Yacht Club
325.9 Temulac Boat Club
167 Those Guys Boat Club
275 Three Rivers Yacht Club, Inc.
TRN Club
251.8 Twin Harbor Yacht Club
165.3 Wharf Harbor Yacht Club
232.4 Wide Waters Yacht Club
MILEAGE CHART FROM SBC OTTAWA, IL
Northbound Miles Marker
Marseilles Lock 6 244.5
Seneca 13 253.0
Morris 24 263.5
Desden Island Lock 32 271.4
Brandon Road Lock 47 286.0
Lockport Lock 52 291.0
Lake Michigan 89 333.4
Southbound Miles Marker
Starved Rock Lock 8 231.0
LaSalle-Peru 17 223.0
Spring Valley 21 218.5
Hennepin 31 207.5
Henry 43 196.0
Lacon 50 189.0
Chillicothe 60 180.0
East Peoria 78 163.0
Peoria Lock 82 157.8
Pekin 87 153.0
Havana 120 120.0
Beardstown 152 88.5
LaGrange Lock 160 81.8
Meredosia 169 71.8
Naples 174 65.5
Florence 184 55.5
Kampsville 208 32.0
Hardin 218 21.5
Pere Marquette Park 233 7.5
Grafton Mississippi River 240 0.0
GAS STOPS
Mile Marker City Name 324.6 Chicago Skipper Bud’s River City Marina*
277.9 Channahon Big Basin Marina*
274.8 Wilmington Three Rivers Marina Service*
273.7 Wilmington Harborside Marina*
251.8 Seneca Springbrook Marina*
247.5 Marseilles Snug Harbor Marina
242.0 Ottawa Heritage Harbor
233.5 Ottawa Starved Rock Marina*
222.0 Peru South Shore Boat Club
218.5 Spring Valley Spring Valley Boat Club
196.1 Henry Henry Harbor
178.6 Rome Hamm’s Holiday Harbor*
169.5 Peoria Heights Seaway Marina*
168.2 Peoria Heights Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club
165.3 Peoria Wharf Harbor*
163.9 Peoria Detweiller Marina
163.7 Peoria Peoria Boat Club
153.0 Pekin Pekin Boat Club
88.1 Beardstown Beardstown Marina*
7.2 Grafton Pere Marquette State Park
.3 Grafton Marina Junction
*Denotes repair facilities also available.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
SHORELINE BOAT & SKI CLUB OF OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I. Name and Location
SECTION 1. The name of this organization shall be the SHORELINE BOAT & SKI CLUB OF OTTAWA. ILLINOIS.
SECTION 2. The Club shall be located at Green Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350.
SECTION 3. Burgee. The Club burgee shall be black with gold trim and gold lettering.
SECTION 4. The lagoon, being a part and parcel of this Club, will in its entirety belong to the Club. All dues and assessments collected by the lagoon committee will be turned over to the general fund per Article VII, Section 5 of the By-Laws (duties of the Treasurer) (3/14/76).
ARTICLE II. Objects
SECTION 1. The object for which the Club is formed is (a) to promote and forward all activities pertaining to water sports (b) to promote sociability with the purpose of fostering close relations with fellow sportsmen and (c) to stimulate and encourage good moral and constructive entertainment.
ARTICLE III. Membership
SECTION 1. Any person owning a boat and residing within a Fifty (50) mile radius of the Club(3/6/2021), whose character and reputation prove to be satisfactory, are eligible for membership upon submitting a membership application to the membership committee chairman it is to be posted on the Club bulletin board for at least two weeks prior to the Club meeting. A vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the ballots cast by attending Club members at a regular meeting, including correctly submitted proxy votes shall constitutes acceptance by the Club (3/1/25).
A. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Shoreline Boat and Ski Club of Ottawa, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as the Club, that it attract and receive into membership persons whose character, reputation and interest in belonging to and participating in the activities of the prospering boat club is of the highest caliber that can be attracted to the retained in this Club as members, and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable that candidates for membership and as many of the existing Club members in good standing as possible meet and become acquainted before said candidates are voted upon by membership, in order that each member has sufficient opportunity to determine to his/her own satisfaction the qualities of the candidate for membership prior to casting his/her ballot and,
WHEREAS, many members of the Club have expressed their reasons for casting a negative ballot on a candidate as being they do not know or have not met the candidate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to provide an opportunity for candidates for membership and as many as possible of the existing Club members in good standing to meet and become acquainted, that the following procedure be adopted by either amending the Club By-Laws in the prescribed manner or as a matter of recorded policy:
1. That no person shall be considered a candidate for membership until he/she has submitted an application form along with required fees for initiation membership.
2. That the candidate shall be introduced by his/her sponsor at two regular meetings prior to the meeting at which his/her acceptance or rejection by the Club will be voted upon.
3. That the candidate shall relate to the membership his/her address, vocation, name, type and size of boat, his/her reasons for applying for membership and what he feels he can contribute to the Club if he is elected to membership.
4. That at the next regular meeting following the second meeting at which the candidate has been introduced as described above, the candidate shall be voted upon by the Club membership but that the candidate shall not be present at the meeting which the casting of the ballots for his/her acceptance or rejection for membership into the Club (10/1/71).
B. The above acceptance shall be considered a temporary approval to remain in effect for twelve (12) months. At the end of twelve (12) months, paid membership shall be voted upon by the Club membership at the regular meeting for final approval of said members. The paid members shall not be present at the meeting. A vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the ballots cast by attending Club members at a regular meeting, including correctly submitted proxy votes shall constitute acceptance by the Club. (3/1/25).
SECTION 2. All applicants for membership in the Club shall be made in writing, endorsed and dated by one (1) member, and approved by the membership committee, and dated on approval (11/3/90), (3/1/25).
A. A person must be a member in good standing for a period of at least one (1) full year before he or she may sponsor an applicant for membership (5/3/86).
B. Each family or individual membership will be limited to one (1) sponsorship of an application per year (5/3/86).
C. Installment payments of dues are due and payable on January 31
st, March 31
st, May 31
st, and July 31
st of each year. After said installment dates have passed and members in arrear shall be notified by phone and registered letter that they are fined twenty-five dollars a day for ten days. After ten days without payment, members shall be considered dropped out of the club. (3/23/26).
SECTION 3. Any person, who shall be rejected by the membership committee, shall be notified in writing by the Secretary within ten (10) days after the meeting at which his /her name has been brought up for approval. The membership committee shall consist of four (4) member appointed by the membership chairman.
SECTION 5. Any son or daughter of a member, married or single, upon reaching the age of 21, and before reaching their 26
th birthday, who wishes to become a member of Shoreline Board & Ski Club, shall make an application to the membership chairman and be passed on by the Board of Directors. The initiation fee shall be waived for anyone becoming a member under this section. All other fees will apply as in By-Laws Article 1. Section 1 (3/4/89).
SECTION 6. The membership shall be closed at total of 115 memberships excluding those on leave of absence, widows, widowers, and those declared on honorary status. Applications for membership will be accepted but admitted only by the withdrawal of a present membership. The Board of Directors shall determine the order of priority of the pending membership applications on file (11/7/83) (4/5/02).
SECTION 7. Upon acceptance of a person and/or family for membership by the club membership they will join the Lagoon. Failure to do so will terminate their Club membership. (11/3/90).
Section 9. Only Voting Members and Associate Members can go behind the bar to purchase or serve alcohol and must hold a Illinois Bassett license. (3/1/25)
ARTICLE IV. Officers
SECTION 1. The Club shall be governed by the Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of the Membership Committee, Chairman of the Program Committee and four (4) Directors, the Directors elected for three (3) year terms expiring on successive year.
SECTION 2. The aforesaid officers shall be elected and hold office for one (1) year. The term of one (1) year shall not relieve them of the responsibility of helping the officers who have been elected to replace them, until the new officers are familiar with the duties of their office.
SECTION 3. The aforesaid officers shall automatically become the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4. Any voting member shall be eligible for elections to an office of the Club providing he attends at least fifty percent (50%) of the Clubs regular meetings during the year previous to the year for which he seeks office. If any officer shall miss three or more consecutive meetings or three or more consecutive board meetings, he shall be replaced by a vote of the members at a regular meeting (11/3/90). If an office of the Board is not filled at election time, becomes vacant due to death or a member vacating, the board of directors may solicit names and fill the vacancy by a single majority vote of said members voting at a regular board meeting.
ARTICLE V. Meetings
SECTION 1. There shall be a regular meeting of the members of the Club on the first Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of each month or the second Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and special meetings as provided in the By-Laws. A quorum shall consist of ten percent (10%) of the membership (3/6/93).
SECTION 2. The annual meeting for the election of officers shall be held during the first regular meeting of the month of December.
ARTICLE VI. Amendments
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws may be made by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote of the votes cast by a regular meeting of the members provided the same has been proposed in writing and written notice thereof mailed or emailed by the board to each member at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting (10/3/92) (02/04/05).
SECTION 2. Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws for the same Article or Section can only be made and voted on, once in a twelve month period (2/7/2003).
BY-LAWS
Article I. Dues
SECTION 1.
A. Annual dues for an active membership is $450 plus a $50 lagoon fee, to be paid in lump sum or in four (4) installments. First installment of $125 to be paid by January 31st, Second installment of $125 to be paid by March 31
st, Third installment of $125 by May 31
st, & Fourth installment of $125 by July 31
st. (05/07/14).
B. A voting membership will be issued upon acceptance of new membership (in accordance with Article III, Membership, Section I Constitution) of the annual dues of $450 plus a $50 lagoon fee, plus a membership initiation fee of $100, a lagoon initiation fee of $25. A special assessment fee of $500 to be paid in full or quarterly installments of $125, the first payment is due three (3) months following acceptance into membership and every three (3) thereafter until paid in full. Work hours must be completed for the first three (3) years of membership. Members cannot pay work hours assessment until their fourth (4th) year of membership. If work hours are not completed at the end of any one of the first three (3) years of membership, the member(s) will automatically be expelled. On applications dated after June 30
th, the annual dues will be prorated with 15% due for each month or part thereof remaining in the calendar year. The date the application is approved by a vote of the membership will determine the date of the membership. Any voting member shall be eligible for election to an office of the Club in accordance with Article IV, Section 4, (officers) of the constitution. (03/06/12), (05/07/14)
SECTION 2. All dues and assessments shall be waived during the period an active member is in the service of the United States. This waiver shall continue in effect until the beginning of the next fiscal year after said member’s separation from military service.
SECTION 3. No application for membership shall be considered unless the application is accompanied by the full amount to the membership.
SECTION 4. Three negative votes shall declare the rejection of an application for the membership by the membership committee or board of directors.
SECTION 5. Divorce of Members in a Membership
A. When a membership is split because of divorce, each of the persons involved is to pay $250.00 special fee: to pay the assessment of a new membership.
B. If one of the persons involved in the divorce does not wish to establish a new membership, then Sec. 5a, 5d, 5e, 5f, do not apply.
C. If a person remarries after paying such a special fee, he or she will not be responsible for such a fee again. The spouse that he or she marries will be responsible for $500.00 special fee if the marriage fails and the spouse wishes to establish a membership.
D. Special fee must be paid by the New Year’s dues: January 31 following the divorce.
E. The divorce decree may stipulate the responsible party’s payments as long as the payment is made in accordance with Sec. 5d of Article I.
F. Docking space and dock of the persons involved in the divorce will be decided in the divorce decree if both parties decide to establish their own membership (1/4/94)
Article II. Resignations, Expulsions and Suspensions
SECTION 1. Resignations must be made in writing to the Secretary and acted upon by the board of directors.
SECTION 2. The board of directors by a majority vote of those members, at a regular board meeting shall come to a recommendation to censor, suspend or expel any member for conduct unbecoming a lady or gentleman, or implication in any occurrence detrimental to the good order, peace or welfare of the Club, or variance with its by-laws of rules. This action shall be acted upon by the membership at the first club meeting after the board meeting.
A. Any member accused and brought before the board of directors for disciplinary review under SECTION 2, shall be afforded the right to face the person or the persons bringing charges or those charges shall be dropped at the board meeting. The member shall also be afforded the right to have testimony given on his behalf by club members at the meeting (11/7/2003).
SECTION 3. Installment payments of dues are due and payable on January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31 of each year. After said installment dates have passed and members in arrear shall be considered dropped out of the Club. (3/1/25)
SECTION 4. A member who lets his or her membership expire shall pay all dues and assessments. They will then become eligible to apply as a new member. (5/3/86).
SECTION 5. Failure to pay an assessment or other charges where a time limit is designated shall constitute a member not in good standing. Such a member is automatically expelled from the Club (10/3/92).
Article III. Assessments
SECTION 1. Special assessments shall be levied by the board of directors only if it finds it indispensable. The amount of the assessment shall be decided by the board of directors and presented to the membership for a vote. Passage shall require a majority vote of the attending members of the meeting. All members are to be notified ten (10) days prior to the meeting and may vote by a letter to the Secretary (10/3/92).
SECTION 2. Each membership is required to put in a total of twenty (20) hours per year on Club projects; with the exception of, if you have 25 years of service you would no longer have to record your work hours (nor do you have to pay for them) (1/9/03)
A. Each membership is required to work 20 hrs per year on different jobs to keep our club looking good and a place to be proud of. Five (5) hours will be required to be worked at a money making function. There are 14 money making functions sponsored by Shoreline listed on the IRBBA calendar. These include the fish, steak, and chicken frys. The remaining 15 hours to be covered by chairing parties, stocking the bar, mowing grass and all the other jobs to keep Shoreline Boat Club the best on the river! (05/06/16)
B. All work must be approved and recorded on the date that the work is performed by a board of directors or chairman of that detail.
C. An assessment of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per hour will be charged for each hour of work not performed. Individual exceptions must be voted on by the body at the regular meeting (11/03/90), (05/04/01), (11/05/04).
D. Any person joining the Club through marriage shall use the date of marriage as the first day of membership regarding work hours. Work hours to be performed by the member or immediate family members, i.e.: sons, daughters, or significant others (boyfriend/girlfriend) with the exception that there is to be no handling of money by anyone except the member (5/6/94).
E. An assessment of ten dollars ($10.00) per week will be charged to the members who allow grass to grow over the length of 6 inches under boat trailers on Club property. Club ground chairman and committee will oversee and make decision (7/7/95).
F. Any person abandoning of personal property on Shoreline property, to be determined by the board of directors, shall have 30 days after receipt of registered letter from the secretary stating abandonment, to remove said personal property from premises or be subject to a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) per week fine. (3/1/25)
G. All fines adding up over time must be posted on the bulletin board to allow the member knowledge of the violation, fine and costs, on a week to week basis. (01/05/12.
Article IV. Order of Business Meetings
SECTION 1. The regular order of business shall be observed unless waived by a majority of the members present.
1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes of previous meeting
3. Reading of communications of interest to members
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Reports of officers and committees
6. Lagoon Business
7. Unfinished Business
8. Island Business
9. New and miscellaneous business
10. Election
11. Adjournment
SECTION 2. Robert’s Rule of Oder shall govern the meetings when not in conflict with the By-Laws of the Club.
SECTION 3. Special Meetings may be called by the Commodore or the board of directors, or at the request in writing of ten (10) or more of the members in good standing.
SECTION 4. A majority vote shall carry on all matters, unless otherwise provided.
SECTION 5. Expenditures of Club funds by the directors in excess of $100.00 shall require a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members in good standing present at the regular meeting. All funds allocated by a vote of the membership shall be expended within one year of approval, unless it is an ongoing project requiring more time to complete. If the project and funds are needed after that period of time, it will require the approval of the membership. (2004)
SECTION 6. There will be no smoking permitted during meetings (11/3/90)
SECTION 7. There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed in meetings where Club business is being conducted.
Article V. Nominations and Elections
SECTION 1. Nominations will be made from the floor at the November meeting and ballots will be printed for the December election. (3/1/25)
SECTION 2. Elections will take place at the regular December meeting.
SECTION 3. Officers will take new offices at the first regular meeting after the election.
SECTION 4. Nominees receiving the greatest number of votes shall be deemed elected.
SECTION 5. Voting will be in form of secret ballot.
SECTION 6. An active member who has not served on the board of directors for at least one full year cannot be eligible to run for the position of commodore (04/05/10)
Section 7. Ballots will be accepted at the December meeting from attending Club members and correctly submitted proxy votes. (3/1/25)
Article VI. Visitors and Guests
SECTION 1. Any member in good standing may bring a guest. No member shall be allowed more than two (2) guest at one time.
SECTION 2. Names and addresses of all visitors shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose. Members are at all times responsible for the action of their guests.
SECTION 3. This applies to the Club parties or entertainment or to private parties given on Club premises.
SECTON 4. Private Parties held on Club property (6/1/85) (5/2/2003);
1. The Back Room shall be the responsibility of the Clubhouse Chairman or the Commodore. They have the right to delegate responsibilities as deemed necessary.
2. Applications to use the back room must be filled out and signed. Two checks must be attached to the application one for the Back Room Rental in the amount of $50.00 and one for $150.00 to be used as Clean-Up charge if the Back Room is not cleaned up to the Club Standards within 24 hours, or before the next scheduled function, whichever comes first. The $150.00 Clean-Up charge will be returned to the applicant if clean-up standards and time frame are met. Applications must be posted on the Bulletin Board upon approval.
3. The Back Room will be used primarily by Club members and their families. A Club member of the family holding the event must host the event. The club member host must be present at all time during the event. (3/1/25)
4. It is not the intent of the Club to serve as an all-occasion banquet hall open to the public. However, the Club may consider applications for events from various civic, youth, charitable or boating relate organizations represented and submitted by a Shoreline Boat Club member. These applications will be reviewed by the Board, and, if approved, be presented to the general membership at eh next regularly scheduled meeting for approval. If the event is approved, the Shoreline Boat Club member representing the organization shall be in charge of the Back Room during the event and shall be present at all times during the event.
5. As has always been the practice of Shoreline Boat Club, special consideration shall be given to Club members in the event of a death in the family. If available, the Back Room may be used by the decedent’s family at no charge. Set up and clean up for this type of event shall be arranged by the hosting Club member.
6. Alcohol and refreshments served shall be purchased through the Shoreline Boat Club Bar. The member renting the room shall make arrangements for bartenders. Either the Member or Members themselves shall bartend or make arrangements for another Member to tend bar for them. Non-Members are not allowed behind the bar.
SECTION 5. There will be no borrowing or removal of Club equipment from Club property. (01/99)
Article VII. Duties and Powers of Officers, Chairman and Directors
SECTION 1.
Commodore - The Commodore shall reside at all meetings of the members and board of directors shall be executive officer of the Club. In case of his/her absence, his/her
duties shall be performed by the Vice-Commodore. The Commodore shall be a member of all committees ex-officer.
SECTION 2.
Vice-Commodore - In addition to duties as described in Article VII, SECTION 1, the Vice-Commodore will serve as the Bar Chairman (11/3/90).
SECTION 3.
Secretary - It shall be the duty of the Secretary to give notice to all members of all meetings called by the Commodore as provided in the By-Laws to notify members to their election, expulsion, suspension or acceptance of their resignation, to keep a correct roll of members, to keep record of the proceedings of all the meetings of the Club. He or she shall conduct all correspondence for the Club.
SECTION 4.
Membership Committee - The duties of this committee shall be to secure members of the Club, to pass on all applications, and to present recommendations to the board of directors regarding the desirability of the applicant for membership.
SECTION 5.
Recreation Committee - The Recreation Committee shall arrange for and manage such things as outings, runs, picnics, and other entertainment of social nature as will in their judgment be enjoyed by the membership subject to the approval of the board of directors (11/4/2024)
SECTION 6.
Treasurer - The Treasurer shall collect all dues, shall be custodial of all Club funds, except the recreation fund, and make disbursements only as prescribed for in these By-Laws.
SECTION 7.
Lagoon Chairman - The Lagoon Chairman will direct the activities of the Lagoon as set forth in the Lagoon rules and the record of electric meters.
SECTION 8.
Clubhouse Chairman - The Clubhouse Chairman will take in charge the many duties of the Clubhouse and oversee the maintaining of the structure and its contents (03/14/76).
SECTION 9.
Clubgrounds Chairman - The Clubgrounds Chairman will be in charge of all equipment, parking areas, clubgrounds, the designation of parking of trailers, boats, etc. and the record of electric meters, boat storage and trailer storage (02/14/76).
SECTION 10.
Island Chairman - The Island Chairman will be responsible for all areas concerning the island. Will coordinate the proper maintenance of all equipment and the docks to ensure safety for all concerned.
Article VIII.
SECTION 1. The Commodore and Treasurer shall sign all checks subject to the approval of the board of directors (03/06/04). They will make sure projects not started within a year of approval must be voted on again and approved in order to start.
SECTION 2. All financial reports are to be audited as of the thirty-first (31) of December of each year.
SECTION 3. A member desiring a leave of absence would be required to submit a written request to be investigated by the board of directors and subject to the approval of the membership. However, a member shall be a member in good standing for at least two (2) years before requesting a leave of absence (12/72).
Article IX. Associate/Special/Widow(er) Membership
SECTION 1.
Associate Membership: Any member of (10) years of continuous dues paying membership, may request in writing for an associate membership. The associate membership shall be liable for the amount of $150.00 dollars per year, to be paid in lump sum or in two (2) installments. First installment of $100.00 to be paid by January 31
st. Second installment of $50.00 to be paid by July 31
st. they will have the rights of a regular membership (04/08/95), 03/08/97), 02/01/11), (11/07/14).
EXCEPT: No holding of an office in the Club.
No voting rights.
No dock ownership.
No Camper Spot
No rights to any assets or property of the Club.
No membership or lagoon points accumulate during an associate
membership (02/01/11).
SECTION 2.
Special Membership: Any member of 15 years of continuous dues paying membership, OR who is 62 years of age or older may request in writing for a special membership. A yearly fee of $10.00 would be assessed in lieu of dues and assessments (11/03/90), 11/07/14).
A. Rights of Special Memberships:
1. Ripples subscription.
2. Unlimited Club visitation and all guest privileges.
3. Persons in this membership may feel free to join in club projects.
B. Restrictions:
1. No Key Codes
2. No dock or boating privileges (except as a guest).
3. No bartending or handling of money behind the bar.
SECTION 3. The widow(er) of any member will be liable for one-half (1/2) of the Club dues only. He/she will be exempt from work hours, lagoon dues, and any special assessments, If he/she wished to remain an active boater, or if he/she remarries, then the same obligation will apply to him/her as they would to any other member (11/03/90).
Article X.
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the Shoreline Boat and Ski Club, an Illinois Non-For-Profit, of Ottawa, Illinois, (hereafter, referred to as Club), that in order to attract and retain the highest caliber of men and women to act as officers and directors of the Club, the Club ought to indemnify and hold harmless its officers and directors from liability and costs of suit related to causes of action filed against them for reason that he or she as a director or officer of the Club, and
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Not-for Profit Act. being Illinois revised Statues Ch.32, Sec. 101.01 et. Seq. allows Not-For-Profit corporations to indemnify their officers and directors from such liabilities, expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to attract and retain the highest caliber men and women to act as officers and directors of the Club the officers and directors are hereby authorized and empowered to use and expend Club assets and funds to indemnify any person who is a party to a threatened, pending or completed cause of action or proceeding whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative (other than an action by the Club) for any liability, fines, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) and to purchase on behalf of any officers or director insurance indemnification as allowed and such insurance may be purchased within the reasonable and accepted meaning of Illinois Revised Statues Ch. 32, Se. 108.75 as it now exists or my hereafter be amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED that this resolution shall not be construed as a binding requirement that the officers and board of directors always provide such indemnification or must mandatorily purchase such insurance but providing such indemnification and purchasing such insurance policies shall at all time be within the sound discretion of the officers of the Club and at all time exercised under the direction and supervision of the board of directors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED that the officers of the Club are hereby authorized to present to the membership for their approval and amendment of the by-laws authorizing the indemnification and purchase of such insurance at the first proper and appropriate time which said by-law amendment shall be in a form as the officers deem best but that this shall be construed as an authorization only to the officers and shall not be construed that they be required to so if in their best judgment it is not in the best interest of the Club (11/3/90). If a project that has been voted on and passed at a regular meeting has not been started within a year, it will have to be voted on and reapproved by the membership (12/04).
SHORELINE BOAT & SKI CLUB OF OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
LAGOON RULES
Updated and Revised as Adopted March 9, 1997
SHORELINE BOAT & SKI CLUB OF OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
LAGOON BYLAWS
I. SPECIFICATION
A. Dock width to be no more than 13’ 3”. The distance being center of leg to center of leg. Must be approved by the Lagoon Committee. (Revised 2/6/2026)
B. Lagoon Legs to be 18’ in length constructed of 1/8’ thick minimum 2x2 square tubing
of this dimension and 40” wide. (Revised 2/6/2026)
C. 8 barrels or equivalent floatation (i.e. 55 gal barrel = 6.7 cu ft, 340 lb. displacement,
1 barrel = 3.4 cu ft., 340 lb. displacement) Flotation shall be 3’ x 4’ x 16” foam filled
floats total of 2 per leg. (Revised 2/6/2026)
D. Any dock legs reconstructed need to be approved by the lagoon committee. (Revised
2/6/2026)
E. When replacing wood dock legs, they must be made of good grade treated lumber and shall
be stained/sealed and are not be painted. (Revised 2/6/2026)
- When repainted existing painted dock legs a non-skid paint must be used (adding grout or sand is acceptable. (Revised 2/6/2026)
- Boards on dock legs will be a minimum of 2” x 6 “construction or 5/4 treated deck
lumber or composite equivalent. (Revised 2/6/2026)
H. Dock Canopies are to be tarp style and shelter logic or compatible.
1. Canopy peak height is not to exceed 10 ft. above walkway. (Revised 2/6/2026)
2. Length shall be limited to no more than 2 feet overhang past the end of the leg. (Revised 2/6/2026)
3. Canopy uprights shall be of a tubular construction. Minimum 1 ½ ” – 2” dia. (Revised
2/6/2026)
4. All canopies installed must be approved by the neighboring dock owner and
the Lagoon Committee.
II. RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. Docks shall not be moved without the permission and approval of the lagoon committee,
also applies to dock spaces.
B. Banks and docks must be in good condition and maintained in order to remain in good
standing. Allow vegetation to grow no higher than eighteen inch (18 in) on the slope of
the bank, members responsibility is from water edge to the top of the bank (in line with the
powder pedestals), taper vegetation gradually down to the six inch (6 in) maintained mowed
lawn of the grounds. Beyond this point is to be maintained to Club grounds requirement. No weed or vegetation killer is to be used on the banks adjacent to interior dockage. (01/05/12), revised. (Revised 2/6/2026)
C. Legs to be maintained by dock owner. (Revised 2/6/2026)
D. All electrical power to docks to be GFCI protected when used on dockage. Any full or partially
electrically powered boat to be assessed by lagoon committee. (Revised 2/6/2026)
- All docks must have members name on outside leg (4/1/94).
F. The lagoon committee governs all exterior dockage. (Revised 2/6/2026)
G. Any new docks on the exterior of the lagoon are to be twenty-six feet (26’) or less in width. (Revised 2/6/2026)
H. Dock owners are to provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $500,000, which
will be produced when the annual dues are renewed.
III. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Seniority
1. One point per continuous paid club dues, per year.
2. One point per year for every year of paid lagoon dues with continuous paid Club
membership.
3. In the event to a tie, award to be decided by the drawing of the persons involved under
supervision of lagoon committee.
4. Space retained year to year as long as member remains in good standing and maintains
his/her dock space and passes dock inspection (3/9/97).
If a member’s dock leg does not pass inspection they will be notified and have thirty (30) days after a notice from the lagoon chairman to make needed repairs. If repairs are not made the lagoon committee has the right to remove said member from the dock space for that year and they forfeit any value of the dock leg. The member must rebid the dock space the following year if they wish to regain the space. (Revised 2/6/2026)
5. In the event of a member’s separation from the Club, all rights are void: Points will
accumulate from day of readmission to the Club.
B. Openings
1. Members need to notify lagoon committee when his/her dock space is to be vacant
on a permanent basis (3/9/97).
2. Notification – All members shall be notified by posting on the bulletin board and in the
Ripples prior to March Lagoon meeting. (6/6/1976).
C. Reassignment
1. Spaces will be assigned at the regular March Lagoon meeting. At that time available
spaces will be bid on according to points. (Revised 2/6/2026)
2. If a member cannot be present to bid on a dock space they must submit a written notice prior to the Lagoon meeting to the Commodore or Lagoon Chairman naming a representative who will be present to bid on a dock space for them. (Revised 2/6/2026)
IV. FEES
A. Due by the first day of February.
1. As of January 1, 1989, Lagoon dues will be fifty dollars ($50.00) per year for all members.
1
st installment due by February 1
st, 2
nd installment due by July 1
st. A ($50.00) fifty-dollar
initiation fee is to be charged to any new member after this date. (Revised 2/6/2026)
2. Said Lagoon fee shall be henceforth incorporated into the annual membership dues.
V. RESTRICTION
A. Loading dock: Fifteen minute (15) parking. Third noted violation requires appearance before
board of directors.
B. Lifting devices used to raise or lower boats in docks must be made of new (quality) material,
a floating, self-supporting unit, with little or no structural stress to the dock frame. Any new lifts after January 2026 must be removable and removed each year by October 15
th to make the fall dock move possible. All boat lifts must be approved by neighboring dock owner and the Lagoon Committee. (Revised 2/6/2026)
C. Rental of docks is prohibited. (Revised 2/6/2026)
D. Any guest using the ramp must be accompanied by the member allowing him or her to use
the ramp. The member will also be responsible for their guest and the parking of the trailer
(3/11/01).
VI. SPECIAL
A. Lagoon Committee shall act as clearing house for all information relative to use and abuse of spaces and dockside facilities.
B. All complaints or any problems must be submitted in writing to the Commodore, who will
call a meeting of the Lagoon Committee to act upon such correspondence.
C. Lagoon Committee shall consist of the Commodore and at least six (6) members to be
appointed by the Lagoon Chairman in January. (Revised 2/6/2026)
D. Inside the lagoon all boat ramps, Club docks, stairs and walkways will be maintained at the
expense of Club. (Revised 2/6/2026)
Shoreline Boat Club Camper Rules/Bylaws (2025)
- Regular Season May 1st through October 31st, 6 months total, with the option of camping in April and November for a maximum of 8 months. There is a 7 day grace period to remove camper from end of month.
- $120 per month charge for 6 months minimum for spot holders up to 8 months max. First half of season payment due before your season starts, either April 1st or May 1st and the second half due by August 1st
- If your camper is not in your spot for a period of time due to vacation or out early and someone wants to use your spot, they are allowed to per club grounds chairman notification. They will owe $30 a week to the club (1 day is the same as 7 days) spot holder is out the money and the club gains
- Members with campers at the club must take boat trailers home due to limited space. You cannot have both at club
- You must have an operational boat at the club that gets used to keep a camper at the club.
- No camper is to be at the club for storage. It must be used once every 2 weeks except for vacation or medical emergency issues, etc. Please notify grounds chairman. You risk losing your spot if repeated events happen. Grounds chairman and board members will determine eligibility of the spot if it gets misused
- You must be a member for 1 full year to be eligible for a spot and full members take priority when obtaining a camper spot
- Camping spots are limited to 20ft wide (East side parking on 45 degree angle)
- One 30 amp plug in per camper
- Number of seasonal camping spots (15 total) Spots 11-15 will not be re-bid once current spot holders relinquish said spot due to blocking future boat dock access
- Spots 1 through 3 can only accommodate up to 36 foot overall length of camper
- There will be no building of permanent structures, patio’s etc… in your spots
- No dumping of gray or black water on club grounds
- Mason Park has 3 open spots for the 3 major holidays only (Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day
- During major club events, the board can make exceptions for more spots during the season
- Campers need to have liability insurance. Proof of insurance needs to be given to grounds chairman for a record on file
- In case of dredging and campers will not be allowed for a certain period of time, last members that had spot would have first rights to retain their same spot. If one camper has to leave due to dredging all campers must be removed for said period of time
- If you sell your camper, you have one year to obtain a new one or you are required to give up your spot
- A/C’s need to be off during the week or weekends when your camper is not in use. They can only be on when you are at the club and going to be occupying the camper. If it becomes an issue the board will address it.
- Annual camper meeting will be held in March (Starting in 2026)
Rules for waiting list to get a camper spot
- Seniority wins on next open spot, just how dock bidding is done
- Camper must be in your name to bid on a spot
- Someone else with more seniority cannot bid on a spot for another member
