2. Vice Commodore's Report
With Opening Day of boating season just around the corner, and before we all get wrapped up with doing what we all love to do, (boating), I’d like to report on some projects that were completed during the winter.
Docks: Waterfront Construction replaced several pile caps on Dock 3. These pile caps were deteriorated to the point that temporary repairs were made by the Docks Committee after they reviewed digital pictures that showed degradation over just a few weeks time. The temporary repairs worked, and Waterfront replaced the problem pile cap. Waterfront’s work also required the dismantling of the main dock section to get at some of the longer pile caps, and to allow continuous access to boats moored further out on Dock 3, our Dock Committee set up a by-pass dock. Before they put this dock in place, they had to replace nearly all its deck planks, move several affected boats to temporary slips and also set up temporary lighting so nighttime access was safe. This project was headed up by Art Mauldin, Randy Garvie and Dave Svendsen, with assistance from Bob Myers, John Strong, Randy Jamerson, Nadeane Rutledge and Tim Rutledge. Be sure and thank them for their efforts, and if you are interested in being part of this team, contact me at vicecommodore@queencity.org, and I will get your name to the Docks Committee.
Outstation: The much anticipated new ranges and freezer have been installed and after a minor electrical alteration is completed, the new appliances will be up and running and awaiting the next club event. Also, mark your calendars for the upcoming Outstation work party on April 5th and 6th. This is our major annual effort to spruce up the Outstation clubhouse, grounds and docks, and your help is really appreciated. It really is a fun time, and all you have to do is show up (with gloves) and we’ll show you what needs to be done. Food will be provided Moorage: If your slip is vacant during Opening Day, please contact Dick Geving. We would like to use you slip to place visiting boats from the Grand 14 for the festivities. Remember to provide the office with a current Certificate of Insurance as you renew your policy. When you renew your Department of Licensing registration in May or June, please send a legible copy to the office. The inactive boat rule (3.08.05), which address what most of us call “storage boats,” is being looked at again, so if your boat falls into this category, you may be contacted by me. We’ll sit down and develop a plan to get you involved with club activities and cruising again.
House: Your help at the “Pride of Queen City” on April 26th will be appreciated. This is the work party at the main station that involves house, grounds and docks. Please make plans to attend. We have lots of projects for all skill levels. Meals will be provided.
Junior Officer’s Ball: Mark your calendars for May 31st when Queen City Yacht Club hosts the bi-annual ball that is attended by the Junior Officers of the Grand 14. Details will be in the next Bilge Pump, but remember that all Queen City Members are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
Dale Roberts
Vice Commodore
