1. Commodore's Report
November and all of our social activities have come and gone and it’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us already. We had two excellent Fleet Captain’s cruises – one by Land and one by Sea. The land cruise to the Coast Guard Museum and icebreaker and a tour of Qwest Field were great (the locker rooms are nicer than most houses!). The anything but turkey cruise to the outstation, “Thanksgiving Potpourri,” was a wonderful opportunity to escape the madness of “Black Friday” and the shopping malls. A great job by our Fleet Captain Larry Dubia & First Mate Dorothy. And, they have many more fun activities planned in the months ahead – stay tuned for details.
Kicking off the month will be “Breakfast with the Bridge.” We’ll have preliminary findings from the special committees on Flag Protocol, Storage Boats and Membership. This will also be an opportunity for members to come and share their ideas for QCYC. Willie will have a bountiful breakfast for us – it all starts at 9:00! Hope you can be there.
December brings the Special People’s Holiday Cruise to QCYC on December 6. Bill Field and his crew have done an outstanding job in making this a most meaningful event for the Special People and for those QCYC members who make it happen.
On the near-horizon, Randy Jamerson has the Chet Gibson Memorial Lighted Boat Parade well organized as usual. This long-standing tradition is one of the most anticipated events of the Seattle area Christmas scene. It covers two evenings, Friday, Dec 11, and Saturday, December 12. Thanks, Randy!
I’ve been told by some highly placed elves, that Santa is eagerly anticipating his arrival by boat at QCYC for the Children’s Christmas Party on December 12th. Sandy & Chas Werner have lots of games and activities planned. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and enjoy the magic of Christmas through the eyes of children. Thanks to the Werners for organizing this great event.
For the first time, we’ll be hosting a Commodore’s Christmas Reception on December 20th from 2:00 – 4:30. This is an opportunity for members and their families to stop by and share some Holiday spirit with each other and get away from all the hype. It’s a casual, come-and-go event with some light treats and non-alcoholic beverages. Elaine and I hope to see you there.
December 31 sees us welcoming the New Year at QCYC. Bill McGillin, Cammy Mowery and Larry and Lynnette Richards have put together the best deal in the city. It’s a great combination – a great band, great food and a great venue. What more could you ask?
We asked if you had an interest in ballroom dancing and the response has been great! We’ll begin on Monday, January 18, and meet for 6 weeks. At the end of the class we’ll know the basics of several types of dances. See the announcement elsewhere in The Bilge Pump. If there’s sufficient interest, we can extend the course for another 6 weeks and become even more proficient as well as learning additional dances. The price is great: $60 per person for the entire 6 weeks! The usual cost is $40 per hour. This will be a great opportunity to learn some new dances for next years Commodore’s Ball, have fun with our fellow members and get some exercise. What a deal!
Elaine and I would like to wish each of you and your families a blessed Holiday and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Fair Winds,
Ed Jennerich
Commodore
