CAPT Brett hopes to present the plans for the Railway "makeover" at the
first General Meeting in October. There will not only be new walkways and
gates but also a complete cover with a sliding roof section to accommodate
sailboats. This will not only make for comfortable working conditions
during the winter months but also help us meet the new environmental
restrictions. Be sure to be there to hear this presentation and have your
questions answered. Those planning to use the railway before this is
completed, please take the time to read the current instructions on the
use of the railway and ask any committee member for help if you have any
questions. We must make the effort to comply or we will lose this
valuable Club asset.
We continue to dialog with Pope Industries at Port Gamble in hopes of
developing an Outstation North. There will be monthly updates at the
General Meetings.
By the time we have the first social event of the fall season, we hope to
have the old accordion door replaced between the social hall and the
lounge. Many thanks to CAPT McWaid, our House and Grounds Chairman, for
getting this project going. Speaking of social events, The Annual Salmon
Bake was a huge success thanks to the efforts of CAPT Gonzales and his
crew. We fed almost 200 people! Next up will be Oktoberfest hosted by
P/C Bob and Jytte Wheeler. Be sure to use the signup sheet in the lounge
as this is always a well attended event.
Thanks to the efforts of Fire Marshall CAPT Jim Markham, the fire mains
are now up and running. We are now looking at bids to replace the "B" and
"C" String runs as well as all the hoses at the stations. In this issue
you will find a FIRE PREVENTION
CHECKLIST that we ask all marina members
to complete and place in the box on the counter in the lounge. This will
not only help to get our boats ready for the winter, but also refresh our
memory on safe practice. Please take this action seriously and not have a
marina fire!
V/C Hardgrove, P/C Miller and their committee have planned a spectacular
Junior Officer Ball on the 28th of October. The theme will be based on a
USO Show taking place in WWII. I understand that Bob Hope and Betty
Grable will even make an appearance. Be sure to sign up early as this
promises to be a wonderful event and a chance to meet all the Junior
Officers of the Grand XIV yacht clubs.
Ron Morse
Commodore
