The Barnacle - Three Tree Point Yacht Club

The Barnacle
October 2012
Three Tree Point Yacht Club is an affordable family boating club that promotes
enjoyment, appreciation, and care of the waters of Puget Sound.
TTPYC Calendar of Events
2012
October
6
20
27
3
4
13
17
1
11
The Commodore's Corner
Greetings dear TTPYC members and
friends,
Fall Series Race 4, 5
We have come full circle with
another year together. It has been my
Change of Watch
honor and privilege to serve as your
Halloween Party
commodore and I will, in my heart, always
treasure the confidence, cooperation, and
November
patience you have shown me as I
Winter Race Series 1,2 muddled my way through, learning right
along with you. This has been a year of amazing growth for our
Daylight Savings Time
club, innovative cruises, the most financially successful MSSS,
Ends
increased participation at races, and some rocking good times at
General Membership Meeting
our monthly dinner socials. Soon the reins of leadership will be
Winter Series Race 3,4,5 handed to our new bridge officers, with Kersten Hubbard at the
helm. New officers will be announced at our Change of Watch,
December
and Kersten is busy at this writing securing her appointed
officers and special task force leaders. Remember, when she
Vashon Race
calls you say "sure, I could do that!" ...Or, better yet, call her?!
General Membership and
Holiday Party
January
5
Duwamish Head Race
8
General Meeting and
Social
Speaking of new leadership, by now you have received
your Change of Watch invitation. So, dust off those spats, shake
out your flapper frocks, borrow (or steal?) a gangster hat, or don
that newsboy cap and suspenders. We are going to have FUN!
Hey, you could even bring your ukulele, if you are of a mind to do
so. On that evening, I will be recognizing individuals who have
served the club this past year. Please contact me (phone, snail
mail or email) with ideas that you have for recognizing leadership
and innovation among our club members who do not have
formal positions. I have an "inspiration" award to pass on this
year, as well as our perennial favorites, That Sinking Feeling and
the Cruise Boat of the Year, the latter two which have forms on
our web site. Also, if your past commodore flag is looking
frayed and sad, contact Kersten Hubbard about a replacement.
We want to always honor you for your service.
Fall Race Series concluded on October 6, and our Winter Series Races begin
November 3rd. Consult your race calendar for other exciting race events in the area that are
sponsored by other clubs.
At our September annual meeting we passed our new by-laws change. I sent you all
the minutes. Please contact me if you would like more clarification of what happened at that
meeting. We had a great time, while conducting vital club business.
Our second Tuesday monthly dinner socials resume in November. Watch your email
and Barnacle for details on location and featured guests. And save the second Tuesday in
December for our funky holiday celebration.
Looking forward to seeing you at Change of Watch. I will be the one in my
grandmother's red (of course) flapper dress and my commodore cap (my blue blazer will
probably be ditched early in the evening.) Let's boogie together and celebrate our
commitment to the pleasures of boating, caring for the waters of Puget Sound, and supporting
our communities and each other.
With Appreciation for all that you do to make TTPYC thrive,
Debra Valpey, Your Commodore
Social Corner
Joan Marie, Chair
Change of Watch October 20 at the Fairwood Country Club
You should have received your invitations by now and reservations are due back by the 8th!
Send them now! See you there in your best “Roaring 20's” / Prohibition era fashions!
November Social and General Meeting November 13 at 6 PM. Location TBA.
Race Fleet Corner
GORDON KELLS-MURPHY
Race Fleet Captain
STEVEN FOSS
Assistant Race Fleet Captain
Winter Series starts November 3 with races 1 and 2! the series
continues on November 17 with races 3,4, and 5.
Registration forms are available on the website:
www.ttpyc.org
Just a reminder: Duwamish Head Race is January 5!
Membership Corner
Doug and Sharon Andrews and Samantha (woof, woof)
Membership Chairs
We are getting lots of new members... so let
me know if you need more cards!
Doug and Sharon Andrews
And Samantha!
Cruising Corner
Ray Valpey, Chair
A great time was had a the Sleep
n Creep! Just look at all the
happy faces!
Happy Birthday, Tom!
EXTRAS!
Barnacle Contest for September
What was Debra's first boat?
A San Juan 21
Who got new sunglasses in Poulsbo?
Samantha! (Doug and Sharon's dog!)
Congratulations to Jean Spohn who was the first to email Kristie
A special Thanks to Rose Edmiston for sharing her wonderful summer cruising/
vacation photos!
She and Orv traveled to the Banff area for a hiking trip and took some photos of the
critters they saw.
But the most amazing photos were of some visitors who dropped by while Rose and Orv were
crossing the Strait returning from San Juan Islands! I think they knew that Rose and Orv are
animal lovers!
( Or were they looking for a place where “everybody knows your name”..Cheers!)
2011- 2012 OFFICERS
Commodore
Debra Valpey
Vice Commodore
Kersten Hubbard
Secretary
Laura Crews
Treasurer
Caroline McShane
Fleet Captain - Race
Gordon Kells-Murphy
Assistant Fleet Captain - Race
Steven Foss
Past Commodore
David Garman
TRUSTEES
Doug Andrews
Dave Klein
Don Brame
Caroline McShane
Laura Crews
Tim McShane
David Garman
Jerry Stephenson
Kersten Hubbard
Debra Valpey
Gordon Kells-Murphy
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Fleet Captain – Cruise
Ray Valpey
Webmaster
Mike Ellis
Barnacle
Kristie Brame
Historian
Rose Edmiston
Membership
Sharon & Doug Andrews
Records and Roster
Tom Schacht
Ship's Store
Carol Jones
Social
Joan Marie
Three Tree Point Yacht Club
P.O. Box 98700
Des Moines, WA 98198
www.ttpyc.org