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SOUNDINGS
Editor: Rose Williams
Volume XXXIV, Issue 8
October 2009
Commodore, Jim McBurney + Vice Commodore, Steve Morehead+ Rear Commodore, Jose Garcia
Rockport Yacht Club/722 Navigation Circle/Rockport, Texas/Members USSA/TSA/YCA
A View From The Bridge
Commodore-Jim Mcburney 727-9127
Vice Commodore-Steve Morehead
cell 361-220-2497
Rear Commodore
Jose Garcia 729-9189
Treasurer
Gary Ytreeide—463-9641
Secretary
Faye Scott—727-1127
Director of Admin
Shirley Paxton—345-4242
Director of Facilities
Felix Keeley—790-3535
Director of Public Relations
Mary Lynn Hooker 254-744-8341
Past Commodore
Valarie Nowell 729-9375
Galley Committee
Bonnie Popiwny 727-9556
Calling Committee
Marsha Lawrence 729-9686
Membership
Mary Ann Cox—729-6404
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Commodore’s recap of the October Board Meeting:
The minutes of the October 1, 2009 Board meeting were compiled by Faye Scott and summarized as follows:
The flooring project has been completed with a total cost of $41,538. For our information, Treasurer Gary Ytreeide will capitalize this over a 7 year span, the books reflecting a monthly administrative expense of $500.00 beginning October 2009.
Rear Commodore Jose Garcia reported on the Port Mansfield Race which was an interesting and occasionally exciting event.( Jose and I were on the same boat and had a galloping time until 3 A.M. when the winds went to zilch. The GPS showed we would not arrive until after the party so needless to say the engine was used for the next 5 hours during which time the local thunder showers knocked us about . Since motoring time is doubled and added to actual we not surprisingly came in 2nd in our class which contained 2 boats. Se la vie.)
Director Shirley Paxton presented Sig and Mary Murphy for membership and they were approved .
Director Felix Keeley reported on club rentals. He noted we are missing tables and chairs from the club plus the furniture on the porches needs replacing. The Board unanimously approved spending up to $2000.00 for these items.
Director Geoff Bywater stated that the function of the long range Finance and Planning Committee had effectively been placed on hold. He recommends a posi-tion be created – New Member Liaison- who would welcome new members to make sure they meet and visit with all members.
Geoff also reminded us of a lack of presence on the Chamber of Commerce web-site for the RYC. Commodore McBurney will follow up with Mary Lynn Hooker, Director of Public Relations.
Jim McBurney-Commodore
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FROM THE VICE-COMMODORE:
Things are now back in full swing at the Rockport Yacht Club. The fall racing series is about half way completed, we’ve got a great new floor in the clubhouse, and Vic Popiwny has finally given us the proof that the new grill works on Friday evenings.
We how a heap of thanks to Vic & Bonnie Popiwny for hosting two meals at recent Friday night happy hour…Burgers one night, followed two weeks later by genuine New York “hot link” Hot Dogs. We’ve still got plenty of slots open on future Friday evenings for aspiring guest chefs…just call or send me a note and we’ll work it out.
A hearty thanks also goes out to Nap & Elayne Arne for hosting our most recent monthly meeting dinner with their outstanding Oktoberfest fare…everybody had a great time. Our next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, 12 November 2009. The dinner will feature a “Cook Your Own Steak Night” hosted by Felix Keeley and me. In addition to whatever steak you decide is “the one for you,” we will be providing Salad, a potato dish, and Bread to round out your meal. We will also be presenting the awards for the fall sailing series at this meeting. Stand by for further details.
For our big event this month, we’ll be having our annual Halloween Costume Party at the clubhouse on Friday, 30 October. Look in this issue for more details on the evening.
Steve Morehead
Vice Commodore____________________________________________________________
Halloween Costume Party...yup, costumes are required. Or at least we'll be making fun of those not in costume Friday, 30 October 2009.
We'll be having burgers with all the fixins for dinner and Danny the DJ to provide music to dance by following dinner.
Bar will open at 5:00 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM, and the music will start shortly afterwards.
A cover charge of $7.50 per person...and there will be prizes for the best (and worst) costumes.
Come one out, join the fun, bring a guest!!
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RYC Social Calendar for September 2009
16-Friday Night Happy Hour
23-Friday Night Happy Hour
30-RYC Halloween Party
& Fall Series-Friday night races w/ spooky sailors
November
5-RYC Board Meeting
6-Friday Night Happy Hour
12-Monthly Member’s Meeting
13-Friday Night Happy Hour
26-Thanksgiving
Don’t forget we have the Friday Night Happy Hour with
A view of the race boats.
December
3-Board Meeting
4-Happy Hour w/ skipper’s meeting for parade
5-Boat Parade
10-Christmas Social & Annual Meeting
12-Nautical “Antiques Roadshow” at
Texas Maritime Museum (details in this issue)
>>Notice<<
DECEMBER-Lighted Boat Parade in Little Bay
Christmas Party & Annual Members Meeting Saturday-Dec 5th in Little Bay!
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Rockport 729-6722
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Golf Car Sales & Service
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> > Cruising, Under 33 ft: 1st: Aquario; Al Nye; Beneteau 326 (only > one boat in that class) > Cruising, Over 33 ft: 1st: Lost Texan; Michael White (No boat > data) > 2nd: Adagio; Dean Domingue; Irwin-46 > 3rd: Donna's Diamond; Dennis Fria; Roberts-38 > Racing, Under 33 ft: 1st: Esperanza II; Paul Magnini: no boat data > 2nd: Spirit Wind; Jim McBurney > Racing, Over 33ft: 1st: Liquid Courage; Doug Weekly > 2nd: Fynix; Bryan Lawson 3rd: Cheers; Terry Houwerzyl > > Multi-Hull: 1st: Gimme Samoa; John Williams; Corsair-31 (?) > 2nd: Quetzal; Jeff Coxwell > 3rd: Wing and a Prayer; Bill Coxwell
Race Results-32nd Annual Offshore Regatta
Come check out the new
Floor at the clubhouse!
Can you guess who we are?
The details on the November monthly Meeting are as follows: Cook Your Own Steak Night hosted by Felix Keeley and Steve Morehead Bring your own meat to cook on the grill...we'll have the grills fired up and chefs to help our more "challenged grillers." We will provide Salad w/ dressing, a Potato dish, and Bread to go with your steak. Cost is only $5.00 per person Bar opens at 5:00 PM, we'll have the grills ready to start cooking at about at 5:30 PM Reservations are required no later than Noon on Tuesday, 10 November to ensure we have enough meals RSVP to Steve Morehead at [email protected] or 361 220-2497
Fall is here although it has been quite warm, we hope you all had a great summer (a lot of you in cooler places). Come on down to the clubhouse on Fridays, share your travel stories and watch the Fall Series of Races as they come to the finish line by the back deck.
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OCTOBER 30th—FRIDAY
HALLOWEEN PARTY
At Rockport Yacht Club
Food-Fun-Frolic!
Come out and watch the goblins race the boats, join in the fun—costumes optional —-Happy Hour Halloween!
Details in Page 2……...
DECEMBER 5th, 2009-Saturday
You are all cordially invited to participate in the
Annual RYC Christmas Lighted Boat Parade.
Held in Little Bay.
Boats of all kinds can enter-
Mark your calendars-Make your plans for this fun event!
Let’s light up Rockport with the Christmas Spirit!
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2009 ANNUAL
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Sponsored by Rockport Yacht Club
DECEMBER 5TH, 2009
All boats are welcome to participate!
(Fishing boats, Sailboats, Powerboats,
Pontoons, Canal Cruisers, etc.)
Decorate your boat and motor to the staging area
(Key Allegro canal across from the Salt Water
Pool @ N end of beach park)
Staging @5:45 pm Parade @ 6:15 pm
Contact person: Gary Ytreeide 361-463-9641
e-mail: [email protected]
Or Mary Lynn Hooker 254 744-8341
e-mail: [email protected]
For registration, skippers meeting and more information,
www.ryctx.org
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
==DECEMBER 5TH ==
Little Bay/Beach Park Viewing
Parade @ 6:15 p.m. (approx)
Come join the fun!
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Sea Worthy: What’s This Thing Worth, Anyway?
Nautical-themed Lecture and Antique Nautical Appraisal Day to be held in the Texas Maritime Museum New Collections and Educa-tion Center on the grounds of the TMM in the Harbor.
Free Lecture on Friday Dec 11th at 5:30-6:45 pm with guest speaker Steve Hoyt-The State Marine Archeologist with THC.
Saturday December 12th 10am till 2pm—bring in your items and have the experts identify and give a verbal appraisal. Admission to the Museum is included in the entrance fee.
$20 appraisal fee for up to (5) items, $5 fee for general admission. Big screen will be set up for all to watch and listen to appraisals. Entertaining, educational, and fun!
Appraisals by Gordon Stanley, Braxton, and Diane Johnson
Triple Bulls eye—>> by Ron Stebbings
New Floor
Paddling under the Key Allegro Bridge-final Sun-fish Race
Valarie and Mary Lynn
Shirley Paxton shocked at her 40th Annvsry Party!
