1. Commodore's Report

January is upon is, and for many, winter boating doesn’t enter into the realm of possibilities. It is either too cold, too wet, too windy or other pursuits become more attractive. Often, the easiest choice is to leave your boat securely tied to its dock. On the other hand, some do enjoy cruising at this time of year. Your Bridge officers will do some winter cruising of their own when they host their counterparts in the Grand 14 Yacht Clubs of Puget Sound at the “Officer’s Cruise-in,” held at the Winslow Outstation on January 23^rd through the 25^th. For the Commodores, it is their final

Cruise-in and they essentially become the entertainment for the weekend, as the Vice and Rear Commodores from each club conduct a roast of their own Commodore. With the help of adult beverages, it becomes a hilarious time for all.

 

January will also see a Friday Night Social on January 16, sponsored by Past Commodore Lynn Montgomery and other members who were born in 1938. This social will be the kickoff event for the QCYC First of Season IPBA race, which is being held on the 17^th. The following day, your Fleet Captain, Don Wilson, has scheduled an evening of bowling at The Garage. The final club event for January is Martini Madness on the 31^st, an event chaired by Captain Scott and Tracy McPhee. All these events provide terrific opportunities for members and their guests to be entertained while enjoying delightful food and beverages.

 

Last month was an event filled time, and as usual, there are numerous people to acknowledge for their work. The Tarettes, after decorating the clubhouse for the holiday season, hosted the Captain’s Dinner. Thank you Tarettes, especially Vivian Johnson, for her efforts on the decorations. Captain Bill Field and his committee skillfully directed the Special People’s Holiday Cruise in which our club members provided twenty boats to take 115 guests out for a cruise on Lake Washington. The complete effort involved 83 volunteers and the entire undertaking went off without a hitch. Next, Captain Randy Jamerson, the Lighted Boat Parade Chairman, did a masterful job of organizing an event that was hit by strong winds and heavy snow. Friday night’s 40mph plus gusts forced the cancellation for that night’s parade. Saturday night’s procession was highlighted by heavy snow and cold temperatures, making it an evening to remember for the 26 boats involved.

 

The next time you walk through the parking lot, stop and admire the new cover on the BBQ smoker. Captain Phil Strnard donated his labor and billed the club just for the materials. Thank you Phil, it looks fantastic! The Bridge conducted a fund raiser for Boyer Children’s Clinic. By merely passing a can around at five different club events, our members contributed $750. With a matching amount, the total donation will be $1500. Thank you for your contributions! Finally, I’d like to thank Vice Commodore Ed Jennerich and Rear Commodore George Austin for the impressive job they have done in carrying out their responsibilities this year. It is really helpful to have such capable Junior Officers and it really makes my job that much easier.

 

Commodore