. >> my name is john stangmeister. i represent the city of long beach's efforts in sale long beach, a bid package that unfortunately was not chosen. i want to impress upon you the opportunity you have. long beach spent some resources in time on their bid package. while we were disappointed, we were thrilled that the golden gate yacht club have taken such a hard look at hosting the event on san francisco bay. i was privileged to sail with dennis in the '87 and 92 america's cups and have had the joy of sailing on your day in at least a dozen big boats series. it is spectacular and i know your city will host a tremendous event. time is of the essence. bids for this are serious, real, and competitive. i hope that through your leadership you will move quickly and affirme the presentation. thank you. chairperson maxwell: thank you. thank you for coming. next speaker, please. >> my name is robert mozina. my wife and my children started the golden gate youth program. we did it in such a way where it would cost something much m