Boyer Children’s Clinic

On November 24 we hosted an event featuring a meal consisting of baked potato & salad for $10.00 per person at Queen City Yacht Club; with all proceeds going to support the Boyer Children’s Clinic. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with their work, the Clinic was formed by a group of doctors, parents & volunteers in 1942 as the Spastic Aid Council. In 1947 the name was changed to Spastic Children’s Clinic & Preschool. In 1972 the name changed again to Children’s Clinic & Preschool and, finally in 1986 it was reincorporated as Boyer Children’s Clinic. Throughout the evolution of a name for the Clinic, the work remained the same. Their work is to provide treatment, and care for children with developmental concerns, and giving support to their families. The range and scope of the care provides services to children in need from birth, to their teens. The charges and fees for this care are based on an ability to pay basis where no child is denied services because of their parent’s inability to pay.

This is an organization that Queen City Yacht Club has supported for many years. The Bridge offered to match the amount raised by the Membership up $1000.00. I am proud to say that revenue from the sale of the meals, the bar and generous gratuities was double our goal. With the contribution from the Bridge, your Club was able to deliver in excess of $3000.00 to support the Clinic.

As a footnote, I want to point out that this function was attended by members, spouses and their friends for a total of 80 participants. I want to recognize P/C Larrie Chmela, Jess Hill, Jim & Carol Hess, Linda Roehl, Carolyn Sonstegard, Jackie Weiss, my loving wife Lori and everyone else who gave of their time to put this event together. I also would like to point out that the attendance for this event was supported by the 20% of the Active Club Membership that repeatedly turn out for this type of event. Participation is what makes this Club what it is, a Member oriented Club.

We had fun putting the event on and, a contribution was made to an organization making an effort to improve the lives of those who deserve our concern.

Jerry Zuvich
Event Chairman