Bob Bachman Commodore 
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The first meeting in April brings with it the nominations for the opening
elected positions in BYC. The Nominating Committee assures me they have a
full slate of candidates for the coming year. It is always refreshing to
see that people are willing to step up and render service in positions
of leadership for their club. Whether it is an elected or appointed
position or even duty on Work Parties, whatever you do surely will
benefit your club in some way. Something for all of us to keep in mind
when that tap on the shoulder comes and you are asked to help in some way.
The first meeting will also have an updated service points system to
approve. This review was started at the beginning of the year when I
asked four active P/C's to examine the present system to see if it was
still current as to the distribution of service points. Many positions
have grown in complexity and some have lessened. There are several new
positions and many old and new are not listed in our Regulations. This
measure will address that. Those actively seeking service points need
to be aware of and review this document when approved.
If you look out your window you'll see that spring is about to burst upon
us. With it comes all sorts of things boaters should look forward to.
First is Tacoma Y.C.'s
Daffodil Parade
on the 16th,17th and 18th of April.
BYC will be coming in force this year with somewhere around 18 boats,
several motor homes and trailers and many cars. We are also planning a
large support group in the Trivia Contest. What this translates to
is - FUN and lots of it for everyone. TYC is putting on a big show
Saturday night also. We are hoping for another big win for BYC thanks
to the efforts of Capt. Jim Markham and his talented crew. Put it on
your calendar.
We return from that to take care of some important business at home - the budget for next year. There are many big things planned for the
future. Some are major repairs, some are upgrades and some are wish list items. Most of this is the direct result of much hard work this past
year by members of our Planning Committee, very capably led by Capt. Doug Smith.
Visit the floats and you will see the Club has purchased concrete floats to replace our aging wood dingy floats. This change over will take place
at the May 15th Work Party.
PLEASE NOTE - if you have a dinghy on that dock it must be removed
or make arrangements to have it removed
before May 15th. We have no place to store those not removed and since more than six weeks notice will have been given those not moved will
be considered abandoned. Dinghies are allowed to be kept there at the will of the Club as there is no fee charged for space used.
The last item is the big one for the boating Northwest - Opening Day at
Seattle Y.C.
on April 30th, May 1st and 2nd. If you've never been to this
please consider it. BYC will be well represented as will all the clubs
of the Grand 14.Three fine yacht clubs with free entertainment, dancing,
ceremony, and great food served by all three, reasonably priced, boat
and van shuttles between all and more boating folks in one area than
you'll find at the Boat Show. Go once and you'll go again.
Next time you're at the club stop by and meet our new Manager, Jim Busse.
Jim has extensive boating, retail and management background and would
like to meet all of you.
Get your yard work done early - boating season is almost here.
Bob Bachman
Commodore
