Points of interest from the last Executive Committee meeting

Highlights of the Executive Committee Meeting 9 June 2003

• Dr. William Underdown introduced for membership.
• Executive Committee Chairmen announced for 2003 - 2004.
• Application for "on site service" by Gig Harbor Yacht Sales - Poulsbo approved.
• Request by Capt Ed Schmid to be excused from work party requirements during period of his extensive cruise approved.
• Capt Leedy reported the new filter system for waste water was working well and should save money over the prior system.
• Continued discussion over the float fire main system and need for a plan to remedy ASAP. V/C Perryman for action.
• Continued discussion of Caretaker status, quarters refurbishment, fuel system delivery renovation, and Club Store operation. Awaiting Planning Committee recommendations.
• Voted to bill 18 members for failure to complete work party time commitment.
• Voted to bill 2 members for failure to notify the Railway Chairman they would not be using the railway time they signed for.
• Voted to continue membership in the NW Marine Trade Association.
• Discussion of the DNR survey due by 1 July.

R.P. Morse
Secretary

June Float Committee Report

FROM:  Skipperettes

SKIPPERETTES NEWS

At our May Mother's Day and Past Presidents' Luncheon, Sharon Billings, wife of Rear Commodore Charlie Billings, became a member of Skipperettes. There were thirteen Past Presidents of Skipperettes attending this luncheon.

We were pleased to have our Ex-Commodore Bill Rumbold and Ex-Vice Commodore Bob Bachman, along with their wives, at our Cinco de Mayo WIC luncheon May 8th. And, again many thanks to the Skupperettes for all their help.

The Skipperette Bazaar will be October 25th, and we will be accepting craft and food items on consignment as well as donations for this event. Fun work parties from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. are scheduled for June 24th, July 22nd, August 12th and August 26th. For information on the Bazaar contact Lynne Rumbold, chairman, or Gerri Bachman.

Gerri Bachman's Sangria Punch was a big hit at our WIC luncheon as well as at Awards Night, and several requests were made for the recipe, so here it is:

Sangria Punch
 
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups orange juice
1 bottle of sangria or fruity wine (4/5 qt.)
1/2 cup orange flavored liqueur

Dissolve sugar in orange juice, add to wine and liqueur. Stir well and chill. This is best made a day ahead so flavors blend. Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve over ice.

Regatta for Sail

• July 03 Report (Youth Update); see Regatta for Sail Page for links to the Youth Sailing Program and other items

  
  Capt. Joe Payne
  Sail Regatta Chairman

Sunday, May 18th was the BYC Ladies Day Log race in which the ladies skipper the boat during the race, and we just went along for the ride. This is always a good time, and this year we had some very strong currents to add to the challenge. The top three lady skippers were as follows:

• 1st Overall - Sharon Leedy on Sea Trust II with an error of 2.9649 %.
• 2nd Overall - Kathy Slater on Jubilee with an error of 3.1466 %.
• 3rd Overall - Lynne Rumbold on Sundance with a error of 4.5875

One BYC skipper (myself) entered the South Sound Filucy Bay Log Race held on June 7th, and run out of Longbranch. This was a fun race, with 15 boats entered, with the awards dinner being a potluck. We did trophy, with a 1st in Class 3 with an error of 1.0401 %.

Local log racing has taken its normal summer break, with the next IPBA north sound race in September, at Seattle Yacht Clubs Port Madison outstation. This race is always a good one, and is one big super social event. There is one race this summer, the IPBA International Cruiser Race (ICR), and is a must race for anyone chasing the IPBA points.

The ICR will start in Anacortes at Cap Sante Marina on Saturday, July 12th, and run to Friday Harbor that day. Then on Sunday, July 13th, it will continue from Friday Harbor to the Port Sidney Marina in British Columbia. The points received are 2.25 times the normal points for this one race, and this year the normal entry fee has being waived. This race is always a lot of fun, and after the race you could stay and cruise around the area for awhile.

Remember, "LOG RACING IS A SOCIAL EVENT".

Jack Hensley
Regatta Chairman for Power
http://bremertonyachtclub.org/bycPowerBoat.html

From the Annual Chair:

From: Your WebTeam

As you may have noticed, the Webteam has increased its capacity to provide almost instant information about BYC events and other urgent matters, i.e. we can update our BYC WebPage on a (more or less) daily, sometimes on an hourly basis.

That should mean that the BYC Page could become more useful as an (almost) real-time communication tool for scheduling committee meetings and events, changing meeting schedules, providing minutes of meetings for absent members or posting other time-sensitive information.

You may want to discuss this with your committee, identify those members who may still have to be notified through other means, and decide to give it a try. Who knows, you may like it... Contact the WebTeam (bycwebteam@bremertonyachtclub.org), discuss your needs and maybe make arrangements as to where within the BYC WebSystem your committee information could be located or how it should be linked. Looking forward hearing from you!

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The BYC Webteam is always looking for all kinds of contributions and new ideas: From artwork (to help spruce up the web page), to photos of recent or historical events or sights, to travel or committee reports. Any information which would make life easier for new members would be most welcome.

Also, we would like to remind all members that we are looking for volunteers for working on the web page or particular parts of it. If you would be interested in learning more about HTML or how to setup and modify web pages, contact bycwebteam@bremertonyachtclub.org We are also looking for people that might be interested in scanning or typing in some of the paper history of BYC suitable for web access or other electronic storage of the club history.

If you like messing around with the computer, this can be a nice way to earn points.  It is also a lot cleaner work than scrapping barnacles... 

Finally, do not forget to check the web page regularly for upcoming events. Again, if you want to add something (however small or short) to the web page, contact the Webteam via the web page or directly via Email (bycwebteam@bremertonyachtclub.org). We've received some very favorable comments, and we want to keep it that way by making sure the web page is current and relevant to members.
WebTeam