Bilge Pump: September 2007
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007 It's hard to believe the summer and my tour on the Bridge are coming to a close. Some one told me it would be the fastest three years of my life and they weren't wrong. I hope everyone had a chance to use their boats this season and that many of you were able to visit our wonderful outstations. We inducted a lot of new members this year thanks to the efforts of Mark LaFountaine and his committee and it was nice to see many of them out on the water.
As Commodore, while there is always business to do and things to accomplish most of the day to day operations are handled by the junior officers. And even though hampered by the lack of a house or grounds chairman Bill and Dale did a tremendous job of keeping things going and we owe them our thanks as well as, along with new incoming R/C Ed Jennerich, our support next year. Every Commodore receives a tremendous amount of support from the Tarette's. They were led this year by my friend and bosom buddy Linda Dishneau, who I had a lot of fun working with. Thanks ladies. The most time consuming part of being Commodore are all of the social obligations, it's just party, party, party. I would like to thank the members who hosted the major events for our club; P/C Larrie and Jackie Chmela, New Years Eve. Larry and Wendy Meyers, Opening Day. Andrea and Terry Schock, Memorial Day. Steve and Jacque Weiss, Fourth of July. And the end of the season Labor Day bash, Diane and Terry Carlisle. They all put together great committees and the members had a lot of fun. But wait, the social season isn't quite over, this month we still have a lot to look forward to. The annual QCYC Fishing Derby on the 15th hosted by multiple time winner Jim Damery. Jim tells me this year he not only going to use barbless hooks but he is also going to straighten out that pesky bend in them. Next the event everyone looks forward to, the Entertainment Night Gala on the 22nd, hosted by Mark and Lupe Weiss. You'll want to make your reservations early as this event sells out every year. And to round out the month the gang of Past Commodores puts on their annual Friday night social on the 28th. You know, after all this I think I'll take a nap. There are some serious things going on this month as well. At the first meeting on the 12th there will be a vote on the proposed dues increase, as well as a member led initiative on a by-laws change affecting the Architectural Advisory Committee. You should have received information in the mail on these and this is your chance to be a part of democracy in action. You must be present at the meeting to vote. Next would be the very special meeting every sitting Commodore looks forward to, the Change of Watch, on the 26th. Lastly, Crystal and I would like to thank all the membership for making this a very special year for us. Bob Yates
Commodore
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007I hope everyone had a great summer cruising and that everyone who could do so made it to the Labor Day Weekend at the Eagle Harbor outstation. While on the topic of Winslow, everyone visiting our Winslow out-station should take the opportunity to thank Barb and Eric Wood for all the wonderful things they do to keep that special place in shape. Thanks as well to everyone who took an hour or so while there to pick up a tool, a broom or a brush and make the place a little better. It doesn't take much effort to find a task that needs doing. Cammy and I now carry garden gloves on board for gardening tasks.
During the Summer months, the 520 Committee kept busy under the able guiding hand of Captain Gary Stone with outstanding assistance and advice from Captain John Alving. The committee, including Captains John Alving, Scott and Paul Grimm and me met at least every other week at 7AM with our counter-part committee at Seattle Yacht Club. Our goal is to keep QCYC whole during and after the building of the new 520 bridge. SYC supports that goal and we support their goal of protecting their club and our joint interests in Portage Bay and Opening Day. It will be quite a feat, but QCYC and SYC are up to the task. If you have an interest (especially if you know a local, state or federal official with influence) please contact Capt. Stone and volunteer. The committee members also met with community groups affected by the project as well as the State project team. As I write this column, a joint meeting of the respective bridges, boards and finance elements of our yacht clubs is in the planning stage. The purpose of the meeting is to update each club on the status of these joint efforts.
September is a very busy month. Capt. Jim Damery and his trusty crew have organized an outstanding fishing derby September 15 & 16 at the outstation. There is a grounds work party planned by incoming Grounds Chair Linda Roehl and Rear Commodore Elect Ed Jennerich on September 22nd. There are two Saturday night socials in September: Entertainment Night is September 22nd and Lupe and Mark Weiss are out to top their previous extravaganza. Captain Al Reiche Chairs “Closing Day” September 29th, an event which promises to be filled with zany activities; in short, a new tradition.
In October, the QCYC Commodore's Ball is October 6th. October 27th Chairman Mark Vanderwall and his trusty crew (rumored to include Captains Geving, Zuvich, Nick Castrow and Ed Hedges) will present Steak, Scotch and Cigar Night.
The house needs some sprucing up; another excellent chance for members to get involved. We have ongoing dock repair and maintenance starting up again. This Fall, the Moorage Committee will resume reviewing the insurance and registration records and contacting any members who are out of date as well as contacting the last few members who need a reminder on other moorage issues.
Again welcome back.
Bill McGillin
Vice Commodore
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007It is hard to believe that my year as Rear Commodore is nearing its conclusion, but when I look back to the goals and expectations that I started with, I am pleased with the results. First and foremost is my belief that Queen City Yacht Club is an organization with not only a remarkable history, but a very promising future. It takes an incredible number of hard working and devoted members to keep the club running smoothly while at the same time, protecting its future. Attending a multitude of committee meetings has opened my eyes to just how much work is done behind the scenes, with little recognition for those doing the work. In particular, I would like to thank the chairs of the three committees that I work with; P/C Lynn Montgomery for Security, Mark LaFountaine for Membership and P/C Rich McCroskey who acted as the Grounds Chair. I would also like to congratulate the Queen City Junior Yacht Club on a great job on their primary mission, the summer sailing program.
We all should thank Commodore Bob Yates and Crystal for a great job they did this last year. Their enthusiasm and spirit energized the membership and we all had a lot of fun along the way. I appreciate your hard work and countless hours at the helm and hope you enjoy your years as P/C Yates.
I am grateful for the guidance and help that Vice Commodore Bill McGillin and Cammy provided last year. There were a lot of details to deal with, and Bill was always there to help. Susie and I are looking forward to helping them in their Commodore year, and likewise, I will assist our incoming Rear Commodore, Ed Jennerich and Elaine, as much as possible.
I hope to see you at the “Change of Watch” on September 26. I look forward to serving as your Vice Commodore next year. My responsibilities will include Moorage, Docks, House and Outstations, and if you are interested in helping on these committees, let me know.
Dale Roberts
Rear Commodore
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007On September 12th at the regular member meeting there will be a vote of all members on raising the dues from $550 per year to $600 per year. Each member has already received a mailing explaining the need for such an increase.
All members are encouraged to view the online documentation and to come and express their views and/or ask questions.
Jeff Ewell
Board Chairman
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Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007 The Clubhouse grounds need your help. Everyone is welcome to join in our Sept 22, 9:00AM - 12:00 work party to clean up our club grounds. We need all skills; trimmer, diggers, planters, weeders, etc. to get our grounds in shape for the fall. Bring your favorite large and small tools. We will include refreshments and something to eat. If you are not available on that day, but still wish to contribute to the effort at a more convenient time or if you have any questions, please call Linda Roehl at 425-894-8624.
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007Meyer, Donald D.
1916 – 2007
Donald Meyer Born May 16, 1916, slipped his moorage for the last time on June 11, 2007 at age 91. Born May 16, 1916 in Watertown, South Dakota, Don's family moved to Portland Oregon when Don was still quite young. Don's father built a houseboat on the Willamette River for his young family. Don had many stories about his adventures on the bank of the river, crossing over to SW Portland to attend school, learning to swim, playing with his dog Nugget. He watched his dad build the house and learned from him that if you set your mind to something you can surely accomplish it. Don's father eventually bought a grocery store in NE Portland; he learned to cut meat and managed to keep his business open through the depression. Don worked in the store delivering groceries all around Portland—even before he was legally old enough to have a driver's license. Times have changed! Don attended Grant High School in Portland and graduated in 1934.
Don had to work very hard to get a college education in the 1930's. He first attended the Oregon Institute of Technology and then Oregon State University. Don had a job at a credit reporting company to help finance his college education. It was there that he met his future bride, Rebecca Klaus. Don graduated from OSU in 1940 with a degree in aeronautical engineering and immediately started working at Boeing in Seattle. Don commuted to Portland on the weekends to continue courting Becky. They married in June of 1942, sixty-five years ago, and began their life together in Seattle.
Together Don and Rebecca raised three daughters, Eileen, Marilyn, and Barbara. Don and Becky moved to a little house in Belvedere Terrace in 1946 and stayed and played in that neighborhood until they moved to The Hearthstone six years ago.
Don worked at Boeing for 41 years. He worked on many different projects there. One of the first was the B-29 then other design projects, both commercial and defense & space, including the 707-80, missile systems, 747 lower lobe galleys and other 747 designs. Don & Wes Mauldin worked together on the “Dash 80” wing design when the -80 airplane was a very tightly held secret – not because of military secrecy but rather for commercial/competitive reasons – Boeing did not want Douglas to even know they were thinking of such a project let alone get to detail design.
In 1956 he built and launched his first "Moonbeam," a 20' outboard cruiser. The whole family enjoyed many summers of boating on this and subsequent "Moonbeams." The lessons of perseverance he learned from his own father served him well during the two years of evenings and weekends he spent in the garage planning, sawing, driving screws, painting, and dreaming to finish this project. He moored the boat at Sand Point Yacht Club where everyone admired its beauty. His first little Moonbeam soon grew too small; it was followed by a second and later a third Moonbeam. The family all still look for the first Moonbeam whenever they are near the water.
Don and Becky were active members of Maple Leaf Lutheran Church. Don's activities included serving on the congregation board, as president of the congregation, and singing in the choir.
His daughters grew up, graduated from college and married. Soon there were five grandchildren. Don was so pleased to see three of his grandchildren marry and present him with three great grandchildren. Don built paper airplanes with his grandkids, popped popcorn on every suitable occasion, could explain “lift”, “mathematical induction” and even helped make paper dolls one rainy day. One time he got some surplus fabric from Boeing and sat at the sewing machine making drapes for the family home. He built an outdoor fireplace and grill in his backyard and was the master of shish kebab and other meaty wonders. He loved to put garlic in everything.
Captain Meyer joined Queen City in 1968 and was an extraordinary participating and contributing member. While members of QCYC, the Meyers owned two boats, a 26' Trojan express cruiser and then in 1975 Don bought the brand new 34' Tollycraft sedan that he and Becky cruised until 2002. He served as club Chaplain starting in 1971 through 1999, club Secretary in 1979, was Stag Cruise Chair and named recipient of the Commodore's Trophy in 1982, Family Visitation Chair in 1985, was chair or a participant in the Bremerton Skit Programs in 1985 through the early 1990s and 8-Bells Chair from 1992 through 2001! Don was famous for his acting in the Bremerton Yacht Club's “Rubber Clam Gun Trophy” skits and Queen City Entertainment Night programs. He played the “Old Man of the Sea”, the seaman for “South Pacific” acted in the famous “Elwha” ferry skit, was Harpo Marx and many other stage characters. The four years Don organized the skits, QCYC won each competition! Don & Becky cruised many years with fellow Queen City members and participated in as many functions, cruises, lighted boat parades and socials as they possibly could. Many a weekend and vacation weeks were spent enjoying the club camaraderie at our Winslow outstation. The Al Smiths remember cruising to Desolation with Don & Becky and then a “big ship” cruise to Alaska and renting a car to sightsee from Anchorage to Fairbanks and Denali celebrating a wedding anniversary on the shortest night of the year!
After Don retired, he and Becky went on many journeys together including Greece, Europe, the Panama Canal, Egypt and the Holy Lands, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and several Caribbean cruises.
Family, QCYC members, fellow church members, neighbors, colleagues and friends will miss his boundless kindness, his arsenal of jokes, his stories and sense of adventure. Thought it fitting to bury Don in one of his favorite Hawaian shirts and blue blazer – the shirt for his fun stories and maybe the blue blazer for the uniform of Boeing and QCYC that he served for so long and faithfully.
Don is survived by Becky, his loving wife of 65 years, his three daughters, Eileen (Bob) Knobbs, Marilyn (Myron) Sizer, and Barbara (John) Newby, his five grandchildren, Karl (Amy) Knobbs, Siri Hoogen (Ethan Sperry), Malaika (Matt) Brown, Austen Hoogen, and Ian Knobbs, and three great grandchildren, Elora and Toby Knobbs, and Max Sperry.
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007Final Edition!
The Members previously assigned off-season moorage @ the Winslow out-station, will continue with priority to return to Winslow, as promised.
Rule 2.11 Charters has been challenged by some Members. The State of Washington is very specific as to what they consider a valid charter operation, and what they do not.
WAC 458-20-211 A bare boat charter occurs when a vessel is rented or leased to others and total dominion and control is provided to the customer. This means that the boat owner or the charter business cannot provide captain or crew or be otherwise present on the vessel during the charter. Vessel owners can place some restrictions on vessel operation, such as requiring the lessee to hire a licensed skipper, limiting the number of passengers on board, and limiting where the vessel can be operated. To avoid tax liability for intervening use, the boat owner cannot be on board as a skipper or crew member, or guest. The term "leasing" and "renting" are used interchangeably and refer generally to the act of granting to another the right of possession to, and use of, tangible personal property for consideration. Vessels purchased solely for bare boat charters are for purchaser’s resale and are exempt for sales tax. Sellers must retain a resale certificate in their records documenting the exempt sale. The purchaser will be subject to use tax (based on the total value of the boat) if they engage in intervening use of the boat. Charter boat owners or businesses are not treated as vessel dealers. Therefore, intervening use of a charter boat is subject to tax on the full value not the rental value.
As this makes distinctions between charter business and vessel dealers, what does the State of Washington say about vessel dealers?
RCW 88.02.023 Vessel dealer display decals--Use.
Vessel dealer display decals shall only be used:
(1) To demonstrate vessels held for sale when operated by a prospective customer holding a dated demonstration permit, and shall be carried in the vessel at all times it is being operated by such individual;
(2) On vessels owned or consigned for sale that are in fact available for sale and being used only for vessel dealer business purposes by an officer of the corporation, a partner, a proprietor, or by a bona fide employee of the firm if a card so identifying any such individual is carried in the vessel at all times it is so operated.
How a private Club with a mission statement of "an average mans' boat club where each man would be equal to all others, where his family would be in proper surroundings, and an added opportunity afforded of getting acquainted with other boat men" equates to accommodating corporations and dealer inventories is a question for the Members, and ultimately the Board of Trustees.
With regard to moorage placements, the Seattle Fire Code specifies in: 9405.7 Moorage in intervening moorage space. Vessels in open spaces between covered moorage shall not exceed 7 feet (2,133.6 mm) from the top of the vessel superstructure to the waterline, unless protected by an approved fire partition. The deadlines for these codes is closing in with approximately 3 years remaining. Something to consider in making placements for moorage and budgeting for expenditures.
3.08.05. Inactive Boat. What a nightmare! How can any committee be burdened, without the support of the Members, to enforce this rule? Hey, if you don't use your boat anymore, why not sell it and let some fresh faced New Member have a chance to become active in the Club? We need the vitality!
"Transparency" is a word I heard applied to the Moorage Committee at the onset of the term of Commodore Yates. Every effort has been made to involve the Membership in the efforts of the Moorage Committee and the challenges faced by the volunteers that serve the Membership. Pay your taxes, Use your boat, and support your committees. QUEEN CITY YACHT CLUB is not a business, it is a yacht club.
"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity".
Bruce Ramon
Moorage Chairman
Bilge Pump Issue: September 2007 With the good weather in June (yes, we did have some good weather in June) boats started arriving for the Big Brother's Cruise. The docks filled quickly and George and Nancy Austin took one of the last places at the dock, with ten inches to spare fore and aft! (Even the Blue Angels would have been impressed.)
Jim Damery mowed the lawn and some members helped me get the clubhouse in shape for the party. It's always fun visiting with the Bremerton crowd.
One of the activities that weekend was a poker run. Susie Roberts was the winner, and won $170. She handed me the money and said, "Get something for the Outstation!" I thought about it for a few weeks and decided what we needed most were some decent ice chests (the old ones leaked and the ice melted quickly). I went to Costco and purchased two large ice chests that are well insulated and are supposed to keep ice for up to five days. As I wheeled these two ice chests around Costco, I discovered a new way to meet men - I had three men, in less than 20 minutes time, ask if I was going salmon fishing! So thank you, Suzie, on two counts!
July 4th is always the biggest event at the Outstation, and Jacqueline and Steve Weiss were calm, cool and collected as they planned out a fun-filled three days. Eric and I missed the party but we understand from all that attended, a good time was had by all.
Speaking of old-what's-his-name, I saw him on the roof caulking around the skylight that was leaking last winter. Usually he's doing brightwork…
You may notice a new addition to the women's bathroom - Sherry and Jon Whitworth purchased a wall mounted hairdryer for the women's bathroom. Now, the ladies don't have to walk back to their boat with a wet head after using the showers!
Bob Lindal recommended that the outside of the clubhouse get a new coat of stain this summer and so he donated some stain for that purpose. Eric was able to find some eager and willing members (they didn't see him coming) to complete this project. A big thank you to Carl Weiss, Jess Wallick, Bob Stettner and Dick Kasperson for taking on this job.
I've had some helpers with the lawn-mowing and in the gardens this summer. Marge Hillman worked several hours in the gardens. Stephanie Weiss surprised me with a mowed lawn as I came home one evening from work. I was thrilled! Al Jones, member number #35, took over the job last week as I started to mow the lawn. (I dare say Al has the lowest member number to ever mow the lawn! Eric, when is it your turn?)
All in all, it has been a quiet summer here on the island. On July 31st, we were the only boat here for a few hours! Even the public dock next door has not been as full as in past summers. Perhaps the high fuel prices are keeping people closer to home. (Eric misses his boyfriend on the Jesster.)
Just a reminder, winter moorage at the Outstation starts September 15th. That means that the inside of the U is for winter moorage boats only. Don't worry - there always seems to be plenty of space to tie up on the outside during the off season.
All for now - am off to Costco to wheel around large ice chests. I don't plan to buy them, just push them around the store…
Barb Wood
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