1. Commodore’s Report
The month of December can be a hectic time for many of us, yet it’s also a special time of year, and sometimes we’re too busy to take time to enjoy its simple pleasures. December at Queen City Yacht Club offers many social and benevolent activities. Hopefully, you’ll find time to partake in many of them. A long standing tradition is the Tarette Captain’s Dinner, and this year it is on December 4th. Susie and I have gone to this event every year since we joined Queen City, and have always had a splendid time. Next, on December 7th, is the Special Peoples Cruise. Captain Bill Field is the event Chairman and in conjunction with Seafair, the event sponsor, our members make available their boats for a cruise on Lake Washington in which some of our less fortunate citizens are treated to an afternoon of Christmas cheer and get a chance to meet Santa. If you haven’t participated in this event yet, it is truly an uplifting time for all. It is also a great way for our members to give something back to the community.
On December 12th and 13th, Queen City Yacht Club hosts the Chet Gibson Memorial Christmas Cruise, also known as the Lighted Boat Parade. This event is another long standing tradition, dating back to the 40’s. Randy Jamerson is the event Chairman this year and he promises a good time for all. Also on the 13th, Sandy Werner is putting on the Children’s Christmas Party, always a popular affair the little ones. Just before Christmas, on December 22nd, our Fleet Captain, Don Wilson will be hosting an evening cruise on an Argosy vessel that will feature “Jazz with Deems Tsuatakawa.” Finally, New Year’s Eve will offer our annual gala, with dinner by our caterer, Willie Williamson, and dancing to The Tropics. P/C Dick Graddon and Donna, and Larry and Lynette Richards are the hosts.
I’d like to thank Captain Butch Scherrer for chairing the Scotch, Steak and Cigar Night last month. The Fleet Captain’s Apple Cup Cruise to Kingston Cove Yacht Club was another event enjoyed by many of our members. It’s fun to have a reason to get out on the water during an otherwise dismal time of year.
Congratulations to our Predicted Log Racers. Captain Dave Padgett was the overall winner of the Port Orchard Yacht Club Fall Roundup, Captain Bill Anderson was the winner of the QCYC Flag Officers’ Race, and P/C Dean Lentgis was the 2008 Skipper of the Year for Queen City.
Finally, I’ll end with a few odds and ends: Mike Dorgan, one of the hardest working amongst us at the club, was made an Honorary Member at the October Board of Trustees meeting. It is a well deserved accolade for a deserving person in the Queen City family. Roger Courson and Kathy Fish have been busy organizing and selling advertising for the 2008-2009 Annual, and their efforts should be recognized by all of us.
May you all have a wonderful holiday season!
