November - North East River Yacht Club

North East River Yacht Club
Member Newsletter
At the Peak of the Chesapeake
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FROM THE IPC
This past weekend we had the Commodore’s
Ball and the Change of Watch Ceremony.
Congratulations to Lisa Mack who is our new
Commodore. As IPC for the upcoming year,
my responsibilities will lessen, and I will not
generally be submitting articles for the
Waterline. However, I want to thank all of the people that helped
me over this last year. I have included as my last article the speech
that I gave at the Commodore’s Ball.
Last year at this time I stood before you and said that 2007 would
be a very exciting but also a very challenging year for the North
East River Yacht Club. While the members enjoyed the new docks,
the Board was busy putting into place all of the documentation that
was required to govern our club. Because of the new docks it was
the Board’s responsibility to create or revise all of the club’s rules,
policies, procedures, and contracts to make sure that we were in
compliance with the requirements from our new insurance company. In addition, we also had to manage the finances of the club,
which this year was even harder due to the 1.9 million dollar dock
loan.
As most of you know, our club has been struggling over the past
years; but with our new docks completed, we are definitely heading
in the right direction. The 2007 boating season has been one of the
most exciting that we have experienced in a long time. The Board
members worked very hard for the club this year, and I would like
to take this opportunity to recognize some of their efforts.
Commodore Elect Lisa Mack revised the House Rules and represented the club as our CBYCA delegate. She also organized the
Opening Day Ceremonies Weekend and the Spring & Fall workdays.
V/C Elect Jon Fowler was responsible for the Oyster Roast and
Hawaiian Luau, provided the entertainment for Birthday & Anniversary Nights, keeping the club calendar current, as well as organizing this beautiful Commodore’s Ball.
R/C Elect Roger Hughes in addition to planning all of the cruises
this year initiated, with the help of Nigel Veater, our new Officer of
the Day program.
Our Treasure, Rocco D’Amiento, paid all of the club’s bills every
month and kept the club’s spending in line.
November 2007
Secretary, Ginny Somers, did an excellent job documenting all of
the Board discussions and agenda items in the minutes each
month.
P/C George Braun was responsible for the changes to the Bylaws and the Nomination Committee.
Administrator, David Ferguson, chaired the monthly Management Team meetings, developed a Policies & Procedures manual
for the Board, drafted correspondence for the club, and kept the
office running smoothly. He is leaving us after putting in six years
on the Board, and I personally want to thank him for all of his wisdom and guidance this year.
Cliff Shaw, our Buildings & Grounds Chair, kept our facility up
and running and worked to help organize outside activities for the
two work days each year. He has elected to leave the Board after
three years of service. Cliff has done a wonderful job during his
term, and we are going to miss him.
Through his leadership John Landan, our Restaurant Chair, has
taken our restaurant from losing money for the last eight to ten
years to where we might actually break even by the end of the
year. He and our staff members were responsible for organizing
twenty-six outside events in addition to the thirty-six annual events
held at the club in 2007. He also was responsible for writing the
employee’s manual that was a requirement for our new insurance
company. John has spent many hours working at the club; and
after spending four years on the Board, he also has elected to step
down. I want to personally thank John for the many hours he has
volunteered over the last four years and all of the advice that he
has given to the Board on many occasions.
Our Dock Master, Nigel Veater, was responsible for revising our
Slip Contracts and Dock Rules. He also creating the new Transient Slip Policy and helped to launch the Officer of the Day program. He organized many workdays throughout the winter months
to finish up the walkways and the bulkheads so that our docks
would be completed by Opening Day. In addition, he organized
the slips for all of our visiting transients this year, which included
eleven visiting yacht clubs and over seventy boats throughout the
summer. The Dock Master position is one of the most demanding
on the Board, and I am so glad that Nigel has decided to stay in his
position for at least one more year.
Finance Chair, Darlene Hamlin, was new to the Board this year
and has worked very hard to keep the Board on budget. She has
spent many hours of her own time in the office over the summer
trying to get our new Quick Books computer system up to date by
entering all of the information from previous years. Darlene is
already planning to sit with all of the BOG members individually
next year to establish working budgets for 2008.
Our Membership Chair, Heather Higdon, did a fantastic job this
year in her position. She brought in a total of forty-eight new
memberships during her term. She spent many hours evaluating
the different classes of membership that we have and finally was
able to consolidate, create, or eliminate membership classes that
are now available at the club. In addition, to her membership responsibilities she also hosted the Murder Mystery Dinner in
March.
P/C Bill Roos, our Sail Race Committee Chairman, worked to
establish a group of people to help organize the Sail Race Program. His committee through his leadership was able to achieve a
very successful sailing season for our club this past year. Thanks
to having the new docks completed we were able to host a number of our local sister yacht clubs, making our sail races larger
than ever. The sail race program continues to supply our club
members, whether they are power or sail, a chance to spend time
together and enjoy our beautiful North East River.
P/C Tom Herman besides serving the club as a Past Commodore has continued to support the club by being the Protocol Officer. He has been on the Board a total of twenty-two years attending our meetings and helping with official functions such as our
Opening Days and the Commodore’s Balls.
Our Board has been very busy this year, but there are still a lot of
members that have volunteered their time, and I would like to
recognize them also for all of their efforts.
Our newly formed marketing committee, headed up by P/C
David Andrews and Sharlene Wilkins designed the club brochure and the new street sign. They designed the NERYC ad and
the writing and placement of editorials for relevant publications.
They also created a transient information packet for our visiting
guests and hosted a lot of other activities that went on behind the
scenes. In addition to working on the Marketing Committee,
Sharlene has been our club Web Master and for a number of
years and now too has taken on the responsibility of being the
Editor to the Waterline.
Pat Shaw has spent many hours getting our Automatic External
Defibrillator program together. She has gather information,
started training classes, and has purchased our first AED for the
club.
Renee’ Landan is our Supply Officer for the Ship’s Store. This
year, through her efforts selling club merchandise, she was able
to make a profit of $4,251.00 that was returned to the club.
John Miller and Michael Hamlin have been working together
to bring wireless capabilities for computers to the club house and
hopefully by next summer to the docks. John in addition has
been a big help by revising our entire sound system in the club.
He has donated many hours and a lot of his own money in order
to complete this project. Michael volunteered his time last summer to work with Delaware Business Systems in order to upgrade
the Digital Dinning system. His efforts and time saved the club
$3,800.
Robert and Regina Leigh were the Assistant Fleet Captains this
summer supporting F/C Roger and Linda Hughes. In addition, Robert
has also run the Card Board Dinghy races for the last couple of years.
Bob Efford, our Insurance Chair spent many hours trying to find an
insurance company that would be able to give us the kind of protection
that we needed for the new docks and the club house. He is already
looking into whether we should continue with our current insurance
company or change to another company for 2008. His commitment this
year has been invaluable, and the Board has appreciated all of his efforts.
Lynn Fowler, along with helping her husband Jon with events and duties of his office, has volunteered to take over maintaining the club roster and will continue to do so next year.
Ron and Justine Roecker and David and Claudia Ferguson continue
to sponsor the “Three Sheets to Wind” fundraiser event each year and
Justine also helps out with the annual Dog Show for our Memberships
annual picnic.
Lyla Roos also sponsored a fundraiser this year to collect money for the
Princess Program. While the ladies enjoyed the High Tea, Doug Cain
did his part for the men of the club by having a Low Beer party. Both of
these events were well attended and combined collected over $2,000 to
help with the Princess Program.
Princess Kelly Whittington also needs to be recognized for all of the
hours that she has spent attended Commodore’s Balls and Opening Days
representing our club. She has graciously agreed to be our Princess
again next year and we appreciate all of her efforts.
John & Jan Sergeant continue to support the club by sponsoring the
Kentucky Derby event for our Opening Day weekends each year and
John has agreed to again be our club chaplain for 2008.
Susan Andrews and Susan Woron worked together with many others
to maintain the club’s grounds. They planted flowers, mulched beds,
weeded, and kept everything watered so that the flowers always looked
great. Susan also takes care of the Purple Martin birdhouse and makes
sure that it is clean and ready to go in the spring for all of special little
guests.
Rick and Sue Hanson have given an enormous amount of their time
over the last four years developing the Jr. Sail Race program and working with our kids to teach them the art of sailing in their summer sail
camps.
Lastly I would like to thank my husband, Carl Carlson, my sister
Heather, and brother-in-law Greg Higdon for supporting me over the
last four years. They have helped me through so many events, and we
worked together to get the job done. They have been my main team,
and I really appreciate everything they have done for me.
I do not have time to mention all of the members that have volunteered
their time this year. If you helped with a workday, supported a committee, worked to complete the docks, or did anything that helped our club
this year, I just want you to know that the Board and I have appreciated
all of your efforts. Together, with your support, I know that we will
make the North East River Yacht Club one of the best yacht clubs on the
Chesapeake Bay.
Thank you.
P/C Brenda Carlson 2006/07
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help to me and my predecessors. I cannot imagine how she managed
Commodore’s Report
to pull this off with a fractured, shattered and cast wrist.
I also cannot forget Gerry Becker who created the enormous 3 panel
For those of you who did not have the
opportunity to be there, and for those who
mural upstairs on the dance floor of a ‘Roaring Twenties’ montage.
Gerry unfortunately can not be here tonight but don’t feel too bad for
may not have heard it in its entirety, I
him as he is in ‘the city of lights’ right now; toasting all of us I am
thought I’d share my Commodore’ s Ball
sure atop the summit of the Eiffel Tower.
speech for this month’s issue of the Waterline.
Next, to my dear friends and biggest supporters, Suzanne Braun,
Good evening ladies & gentleman and welcome family, friends,
fellow officers of CBYCA member clubs and members of the NERYC.
Trish Whittington, Sharlene Wilkins, Lyla Roos & Susan Andrews,
all of whom have been ready and willing to pitch in and get the job
It is my greatest pleasure to address you this evening as the newly
done at a moments notice , whatever the job was or entailed; these
elected commodore of the NERYC.
ladies have labored in the background over the last 6 years that I
Back in 2001 when, Kenny & I were new members of this club and
attended our first commodore‘s ball, I sat in awe of the officers, the
amounts of money, and have been instrumental in making the
NERYC the first class club that it has become.
pomp & ceremony and the beautifully decorated Commodores
dining room and could have not imagined that in just 6 short years I
th
have been a member with little recognition, have saved our club vast
th
Next, to my friends, colleagues and advisors on the BOG especially
would be starting my 6 year on the Board of Governors as the 78
the past commodores that have preceded me, Brenda Carlson,
Commodore of this phenomenal club.
George Braun, David Andrews, Bill Cohee and Bill Roos, all of
I have been to many clubs around the bay over the past 6 years for
Opening Day ceremonies and Commodore‘s balls, but there is no
club on this bay that can put on a party with such class & panache as
the NERYC. In fact while I was writing this speech, I struggled to
find that one word that could aptly describe this event and the level
of sophistication, elegance and style that exemplify the extremes of
how exceptional & unparalleled this evening’s affair truly is. From
the floral arrangements, menu and overall decor & theme, no other
club I have visited even comes close to achieving this level of
grandeur, flair & refinement. I am honored to be a part of this
extraordinary club.
whom I have had the opportunity to serve with these past 5 years on
the BOG, they have set the bar high and have brought us into the
new millennium, their leadership has been a benchmark for me to
emulate and I only hope I can continue to move our club forward in
the fine tradition of service with the leadership, humility and grace
that they have shown. I would like also to take this time to thank all
of the outgoing members of the BOG for the years of dedicated and
tireless service they have given to the club, John Landan, Cliff Shaw,
& David Ferguson, though we have not always seen eye to eye on
every issue, I respect all of you and will miss you on the BOG.
It would also be appropriate to take a moment to thank our dock
project team for everything they have done over the last 5 years to
I could extol the virtues of this club for an hour, but the majority of
bring our dream of a first class marina to a reality: Frank Wile, Doug
you already know this. So, I will forge ahead and thank all of the
Cain, Ron Roecker & John Sergeant, both myself and the club owe
people responsible for making this ball an enormous success and one
all of you a debt of gratitude for what you can all see behind me, a
of the most momentous occasions of my life.
premier waterfront destination on the Upper Chesapeake Bay! I
First, I’d like to thank V/C Jon Fowler and Lady Lynn for all of the
time and effort they have put into to planning and hosting this
want to personally thank all of you on behalf of the entire
membership of the NERYC.
celebration, the attention to every minute detail does not go
Finally, I cannot fail to express my gratitude and thanks to my
unnoticed. Secondly, my hat off to Renee Landan, who once again
family, who have been my biggest supporters over not just these last
has “wowed” all of us with the chic and beautiful floral
5 years but all of my life; my mother, Gerry, who there is no finer
arrangements, she is an amazing and talented woman who has done
example of a strong, competent & dedicated woman; my sisters,
so much for this club over the last 5 years, and has been an enormous
Therese, Yvonne, Marisa and my brother Chris all of whom are here
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tonight to celebrate with me as they have on all of my
dropped layers of clothing to increase their ease of movement,
momentous occasions & accomplishments throughout my life;
wore make-up, & created the concept of dating, and became a
my children, Noah, Meghan, & Gabriella, who have all grown
sexual person, all unheard of for women in those times. They
into beautiful, wonderful & superb human beings whom I am
created what many now consider the ‘new’ or ‘modern’ woman.
proud to have been a part of their development and in their lives.
Though many were initially shocked by the flapper's skimpier attire
Lastly, my husband, my best friend and the love of my life,
and behavior, a less extreme version of the 20’s flapper became
Kenny, who has been by my side these last 16 years, always
more and more respectable among the old and the young alike as
encouraging, loving and respecting me as a woman and a wife,
the social mores of the time changed and evolved as woman
who has lifted me up and adored me when I wasn’t always so
entered the workforce following the first World War . I find this
adorable. I love you and look forward to a life of continued
relevant as the 4th female commodore in this club’s 78 year history,
wonder, pleasure and exhilaration as we continued to travel on
where some had warned me was a place that ‘the good ole boy’
this path we have chosen together.
network was alive and flourishing, I can happily say that I always
Now that I have acknowledged those who have been instrumental
in making this evening a dream come true, I’d like to spend the
last few minutes of my speech asking all of you for your
continued help and support in sailing this ship on her course,
through both the calm and following seas as well as through the
rough tides & currents that can make it difficult for us to stay that
course. I need everyone to help me set our waypoints, as I
navigate this vessel in the coming year and bring her back into
safe harbor when we gather here again next year to celebrate our
have and continue to feel supported and accepted by my fellow
club members and colleagues on the board and am proud to be a
part of an organization that recognizes people by their merits rather
than subjugating them because of gender, race or creed.
Tonight, is truly a ‘Flapper’s Fantasy’.
Thank you, everyone.
Lisa Mack
Commodore 2007/08
79th year on the bay.
As Doug Cain said to me a few months ago after the christening
of our new docks, “we have turned the corner” ; yes we have
turned the corner not just from sinking membership and
crumbling docks but on towards a renewed growth and
camaraderie that the NERYC has not enjoyed for some years
now. The spirits that was & is evident on the docks and in the
THINK GREEN!
RECYCLE
club house this past season is contagious, we have been
transfused with new lifeblood and we are here stronger than ever
and poised to be the utmost dining and cruise destination on the
Upper Chesapeake. I pledge that I will take my stewardship of
this vessel solemnly and diligently, steering her with the respect
& pride that such a classic craft deserves.
In closing, I thank all of you for celebrating the beginning of our
79th season with me and I hope that all of you enjoy the
entertainment and festivities. I am particularly excited that VC
Jon & Lady Lynn decided to carry out my idea for ‘Roaring
Twenties’, flapper theme tonight. As some of you may or may in
the 1920s, the ‘flappers’ broke away from the Victorian image of
HELP US & HELP THE
PLANET
Place your used printer
cartridges in the collection box at
the club. The funds go toward our
2008 ‘Cruising for a Cure’
fundraising effort.
womanhood. They dropped the corset, chopped their hair,
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FROM THE VICE
The past year has been a whirlwind of
activity for me and others who participated in just about every inside event at
your Clubhouse. If you were here, you
would have seen good events and great
events. There was something for everybody as the line-up of land based events was wide and varied.
A quick snapshot of activity shows; Three Sheets to the Wind,
Murder Mystery Night, Oyster Roast w/Silent Auction, Cardboard Dinghy Race and Pet Show, Opening Day, Past Commodore’s / New Members Dinner, Hawaiian Luau, Motorized
Dinghy run, Wassail Bowl, Ladies High Tea and twelve Birthday Night celebrations.
The background detail required for some of these events is
huge and largely unseen by many. Fortunately, there are those
members that help take some of the workload off the Rear
Commodore’s shoulders. These are the people who had a
theme, asked for calendar date and were off and running with
their own event. Thank you for a job well done, you all did a
great job. And to the kind members, who helped me directly
in my endeavors, thank you.
November is upon us and that brings us the Annual Commodores Ball November 3rd. By the time you read this, the event
may have already taken place. We honor Commodore elect
Lisa Mack with a 1920’s Themed Commodore’s Ball. The
Band named ‘Hipnotic’ will play for event. This event is followed the next day with a Commodore’s Brunch and a Board
of Governors meeting later in the day.
Thanks again to everybody who was kind and tolerant of me in
my efforts to promote the Club in a good light to
members and guests.
V/C Jon Fowler 2007/08
Nautical Tip of the Month
"Bravo Zulu"
The naval signal, conveyed by flag hoist or voice
FROM THE REAR
Incredible but true, the season is over
and Robert and I have handed over
the 2008 Cruising Season to Joe
Reynolds. The past Cruising Season
was outstanding with membership
participation at an all time high. The club had record
turnouts at all of the cruises with 27 boats and almost 90
members attending the Labor Day Cruise to Annapolis and
the same numbers to the Frostbite Cruise in Georgetown.
It has been a great year for Linda and I due to the
incredible member participation, help, and enthusiasm.
More honors also came from our sail race program and the
success our captains had in competition down the Bay.
The Commodores Ball and change of watch installing the
new slate of officers is now official. Your new Fleet
Captain has made his choices for the seven cruising
activities for next season and will be releasing those dates
and destinations in the near future.
As Rear Commodore, I have been working hard to have
the 2008 Calendar available as soon as possible. Beside
the Calendar, the Rear Commodore is responsible for the
‘Activities Committee’, the ‘Entertainment Committee’
and several other day-to-day activities. If any member has
an interest in volunteering, I would greatly appreciate your
help. I am still looking for volunteers to chair, co-chair, or
be a committee member for the 2008 club activities.
Please respond to my e-mail address at:
([email protected])
if you are willing to be involved with the organization of
any of these activities.
Your new commodore, Lisa Mack is currently planning
the New Years Eve party. The club did not host a party
last year due to a lack of interest the year before. Let’s all
put the event on our calendars and make the celebration a
successful event. Also on January 26th we will have the
“Three Sheets to the Wind” party. David and Claudia
Ferguson and Ron and Justine Roecker have done a great
job with this activity the last three years and made it into
one of the best-attended activities in the club. Mark your
calendars for this fun activity and contact Ron or Justine if
you would like to assist.
radio, meaning ‘WELL DONE’.
Thanks in anticipation of your continued cooperation and
help over the coming season.
With all that has been accomplished,
Signing off as Fleet Captain for 2006/7 and greetings as
Rear Commodore 2007/8.
2006/07 certainly has been a
R/C Roger Hughes 2007/08
‘BRAVO ZULU ’ year for NERYC
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FROM THE FLEET ‘TOO’
FROM THE DOCKS
Well our summer dock season is about to end
and our winter season will be starting soon.
This is a reminder that all summer slip holders
should vacate their slips by November 11th and
all mooring holders by October 31st. If you cannot vacate your slip by November 11th please
contact me.
The weather is cool and damp as I key in this
last Waterline insertion of the 2007 Cruising
season. We had a record year for cruise
participation and increase in membership
with first time cruisers on every cruise.
To the friends and members who attended the NERYC cruises, we
personally thank you, you made the cruises great events. Good
friends, good food and of course the never ending Fleet Captains
locker of adult beverages, all combined to make each time we went
out on the Bay a memorable event . Regina and I had a great time
assisting Roger and Linda in the planning and execution of the
cruises this season.
The NERYC 2008 Calendar of events is published with six cruises
planned for the 2008 season. As the weather changes so does the
Fleet Captain for next season. I am sure Joe and Laura Reynolds,
your new Fleet Captain team, are planning an array of interesting
events in conjunction with the cruises to maintain the momentum of
the NERYC cruising program.
Good luck Joe and Laura, I hope you have as much fun with the
2008 season as both Regina and I enjoyed in 2007.
Winter storage starts officially on November 12th. Still thinking
about winter storage ? Let me know and we can find a space for
you !
Final electrical readings for the summer will be taken on or about
November 11th and bill sent out shortly thereafter. Also please note
that water will be turned off to all the slips about November 1st.
I hope everyone enjoyed work day on October 20th and that it got
you ready for the “fun” work days for the docks I have lined up for
this year. Beside pulling the mooring balls and installing the deicers, we will be installing more safety ladders, a sign on the outside
attenuator, more cleats for transients, additional dingy racks, covering the concrete under the ramp, creating and putting in a “wave
dampener” for A dock and any other excuse to get out of the house
on Saturdays.
Finally, I am always asked how many slips we have available for
next year which is a great question – as of this writing we have 7compared to last year at this time when we had about 15 ! I will be
updating slip availability on our club web site periodically so if you
have friends looking for a great place to put your boat please let me
know. See you on the docks.
We are already looking forward to next year,
Assist. Fleet Captain 2006/07
Robert & Regina Leigh
Nigel Veater - Dock Master 2006/08
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High Tea, the
‘Manly Men’ gather for
‘Lo Beer’ on D dock.
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“Shiver me
Timbers!
It looks like the
‘Manly’ fortress
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FROM THE RACE COURSE
It is amazing how time flies when you are
having fun and I never even had the feeling that
anyone should feel sorry for me for having to
work myself stupid, while everyone else is
having fun. Several of our close friends were
quite astonished when I agreed to stand in as
Sail Race Committee Chairman for the 2007 season, since I had just
finished going through the ranks a year earlier. During the years that
I served on the board I closely witnessed sub-committee chairs, who
decided to go it alone and those who surrounded themselves with an
active committee. I was not ready to give up active racing and the
sail race program deserved the best possible attention, so I opted to
invite a strong team to serve on the Sail Race Committee. The rest is
history and I firmly believe the program deserves a dedicated team
of people who hold the interests of this program close to their hearts.
Building the image of sail racing as a sport within the club became
one of our priorities. Although the importance was often met with
resistance by those who unfortunately clung to the ironic belief that
the sport represented the opposite of power boating. Sail boats are to
sail racing what bats and balls are to baseball, just a piece of equipment. Sail racing as an activity within our club, has no equal and that
is the reason why so many powerboat owners enjoy racing as much
as anyone else. It also came as no surprise to me, when the first
nomination for the most dedicated crew member for 2007 sail racing
season was submitted, that it was for a powerboat owner who truly
enjoys racing. The funny thing that people may not realize about me
is that whether as a form of transport, rescue craft, or sport fishing
boat, I can appreciate a well designed power boat as much as any
good sail boat.
Sail Awards
Dinner
Saturday November 17
MUSIC by DJ Cross
Having said all this, can I now remind you all of our Sail Race
Awards Dinner to be held on Saturday evening, November 17.
This event is traditionally recognized as the party, enjoyed by a
broad spectrum of our members and their guests. The cost is low, the
food and music is good, while the dress code is far from formal.
Everyone is welcome and you are guaranteed to have a good time.
Please come and celebrate our achievements, recognize our award
winners and help us welcome our new Sail Race Committee, under
the experienced leadership of Barbi and Bruce Taylor, as they take
over the helm.
I am very optimistic about the 2008 Club Season under the leadership of our new Commodore Lisa Mack. Lisa is one of the greatest
people I have ever had the pleasure of working with and a strong
supporter of the sail racing program. I also would like to thank the
members of the board that I have served with during the past year for
their support and wish the incoming board everything of the very
best for 2008.
As for the sail racers and members of the Sail Race Committee, I
will personally thank you for your enthusiastic support and all the
good times we shared at the Sail Race Awards Dinner .
Sail fast and live slow.
PC Bill Roos 2006/07
MENU
Cheese and Crackers, Fruit Tray
Salad bar
Rock Fish, Roast Leg of Lamb &
Vegetarian Stir-fry.
Roast Potatoes, Fall Vegetable Medley & Rice
Cherry Jubilee with Vanilla Ice-cream
$25 per person Tax and Gratuity included!
Please make reservations
Call the Club before
Wednesday November 14th
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FROM RECRUITMENT
Ahoy Mates! This is my last article as
Membership Chair. Thanks again for all
the support I have received. As of this
writing, we have had 48 new members
join the club during my term.
New Members
For the last time, I would like to warmly welcome our new
members. Jared & Jena Wolgemuth come to us from Lebanon, PA. They have a weekend residence in North East, MD
and were sponsored by Peter & Lisa Ilus. Joseph & Catherine Smagala come from Brookhaven, PA and are friends
with Howard Gallagher. Bryant & Ann Cruse come to us
from my town, Annapolis, MD. Bryant & Ann hosted the
Commodore’s Cocktail Party at their lovely home on the South
River. They were sponsored by Roger & Linda Hughes.
Please join me in welcoming our new members and friends.
Recruiting
As always, please keep in mind the New Membership Drive
Promotion! Sign up two (2) new Full Members between now
and December 31, 2007 and win a NERYC restaurant credit for
$525. All members in good standing are eligible to participate. The credit may also be applied to club functions such as
the Commodore's Ball.
I would also like to stress our Legacy Membership. If you
have children or grandchildren between the ages of 21 and 30,
please consider this membership class. Legacy members pay
no initiation fee and only half prorated dues. They have all
the benefits of a full membership except voting privileges and
the right to hold an office in the club. What better way to
guarantee our traditions but with our next generation.
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Limit 1 award per membership.
Award does not cover tax and gratuity.
The 2 new Full memberships must first pay the initiation
fee and prorated dues before the restaurant credit is authorized.
Credit for new memberships must be verified by the Membership Chairperson.
Be sure that your new members list your name on the
membership application as the sponsoring member.
LADIES HIGH TEA REPORT BACK
It was about a year ago that the thought came to mind of organizing
a Ladies High Tea, little did I know what a tremendous success it
would turn out to be.
Thank you to our hostesses, Lynn Fowler, Renee Landan, EmmaJane Nowland, Pat Shaw, Loren & Lynae Roos, Jenn Lotter, Sherry
Burke and Michelle Kelly, Heather Higdon, Sue Hanson, Linda
Hughes and Sandy Cohee for an amazing presentation of tables,
delicious treats and variety of teas.
Sherry Burke shared her “High and Dry to Wet and Wild” life
experiences with us. Those who had never met Sherry certainly got
to know her in the best circumstances ever. Thank you Sherry for
the extremely interesting experiences that you we were able to
share.
April Shaw, what a voice? I had been told what to expect but
believe me, you would have to go far to improve on the soloist who
entertained us ladies. Thank you April, we all know that with your
voice you will never be lonely.
Lauri Roszell, our harpist, offered us the most relaxing background
music as well as her accompaniment with April. I am sure each of
us could sit back and enjoy her soothing music anytime.
Our five young ladies that were kept on their toes throughout the
afternoon, between boiling water and serving ice water, they
certainly had their hands full. Thank you so much to Princess Kelly,
Jr. Princess Gabi, Shannon, Erica and Mikenzi.
As we all know we could have all the above but without our guests
there would not be an event. For all the ladies that came out to
support and enjoy our Ladies High Tea, I would like to thank you
and remind you to mark your calendars for next year – Sunday
October 19th 2008.
My sincere appreciation goes to our staff members April and Kim,
from the planning stages to the clean up, they gave there all with
smiles and laughs throughout.
This event raised a substantial amount, which will enable the
Princess Support Program to go ahead for Princess Kelly and
Bridge Officers to represent our club down the Bay, and thus
re-enforce the reciprocal agreement between our fellow CBYCA
clubs. With our fantastic new floating docks, we surely need to
share.
Lyla Roos
WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR OUR CLUB TO GROW!!!
As at publishing of this issue, I will have handed over the
reigns to your new membership chair Van Downing, Please
contact her at (302) 656-1281 or [email protected] with any
questions.
As we enter the fall of the year, I wish you all a wonderful
holiday season .
Heather Higdon
Membership Chair 2006/07
Remember
Waterline submissions and
photographs are due by the
28th of each month.
Thanks
Sharlene Wilkins
Waterline Editor
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NOVEMBER 2007 MEMBER NOTES
If NOVEMBER is your birthday, or anniversary month ,or you are a new member,
we’d like to celebrate with you! Please come and enjoy a cocktail compliments of
the Club.
You must be present on FRIDAY, November 9th to receive your free drink.
Birthdays
Yuri
Braun
6
Lisa
Mack
7
Don
Allaband
15
Russ
Zehnacker
16
Jeff
Allen
18
Gerald
Sauder
26
Bob
Leigh
26
John
Brogan
27
Steve
Dougherty
Reid
Wedding Anniversaries
Fred
&
Wendy
Kevin
&
Jim
Jon
22
?
Deborah McGrath
7
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&
Teresa
Land
15
1969
&
Lynn
Fowler
17
1973
Jackie &
Don
Hollenbaugh 9
29
Mac
&
Barbara McIntyre
26
1982
Cameron
29
Mark
&
Becky
Welsh
18
1989
Ann
Osborne
1
Roger &
Linda
Hughes
12
1999
Jessica
Tipton
3
Neil
Mary
Campbell
25
2000
Nancy
DeHaan
5
Sandy
Cummings
5
Peggy
Brown
7
Marie
Starr
7
Jenn
Lotter
8
Audrey
Edwards
11
Peggy
Feathers Long
11
Kay
Brawley
15
Selina
Trainer III
18
Judy
Burr
22
Betty
Sprague
26
Eileen
Black
28
Ida Mae
Carr
30
Joan
Austin
30
&
Luxl
1981
Welcome New Members
Jared & Jena Wolgemuth
Joseph & Catherine Smagala
Bryant & Ann Cruse
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12
19
18
25 Club Closed 26
Start Winter Season
for Slip-Holders
End Summer
season For SlipHolders
20
13
6
12/01
12/14
12/21
12/17-30
12/31
15
8
1
Club Closed
New years Eve Party
Wassail Bowl
Night
27 Birthday
28
BOG Meeting
21
THU
16
7pm Birthday Night
9
2
FRI
29
Thanksgiving
Day
30
22 Club Closed 23 Club Closed
*Dinner will be served until 10 p.m.
on Birthday & BOG Meeting Night s
Call (410) 287-6333
For Reservations
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Thursdays
NEW HOURS
WED
Dining Room
Bar
Fridays*
5- 9 PM
Dining Room
5-12 PM
Bar
Saturdays
5- 9 PM
Dining Room
5 -12 PM
Bar
Sundays
2PM - 8 PM Dining Room
2PM - 8 PM Bar
5- 8 PM
5-9 PM
TUE
Coming In DECEMBER
12
5
MON
11
11:30am Commodore’s Brunch
1pm BOG Meeting
Daylight Saving ends
4
SUN
24 Club Closed
6:30pm Sail Awards
Banquet
17
10
6pm
Commodores Ball
3
SAT