2. Vice Commodore's Report
I 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
