PAGE 4 | The Portlight | 12.06 MORE WITCHES’ BALL
PAGE 5 | The Portlight | 12.06 BOO HIGH SCHOOL SAILING IN PORTLAND T he Witches’ Ball was where it was happening! Witches’ cauldrons were brewing, ghosts were howling and the evening was just plain spooky! Witches, warlocks, pirates and other scary characters roamed the dance floor as the music of “Pressure Point” filled the air. Tom Brusco, dressed as Merlin, caught everyone’s attention as he cast off demons with fiery magic. A fantastic dinner was served by Jim Hinkley and featured Witches’ ribs, Vampire repelling garlic mashed potatoes, squash medley, and Devil’s food cake. Diane Burns, Julie Hinkley, Barbara Peterson, Chase Brusco, Marianne Brusco, and Sharon Burns decorated the clubhouse in style. When the evening came to an end, all had enjoyed a great time dining and dancing through another great PYC event! Julie & Jim Hinkley BOAT SHOW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP W e are looking for teams of member volunteers to represent the <strong>Club</strong> at the 2007 <strong>Portland</strong> Boat Show, promoting the benefits of <strong>Club</strong> membership and introducing prospective members to join. We have an exciting activity program and will have fun in the process. Save the following dates: January 6 – January 14, 2007 <strong>Portland</strong> Expo Center 2060 N Marine Drive <strong>Portland</strong>, OR 97217 Look for the sign-up sheet in the Flag Room. We would like to have two or three couples per day to fill the appropriate time slots. Please sign up early to secure your preferred day and time preference. High School Interscholastic Competitive Sailing alive in <strong>Portland</strong>! H igh School Interscholastic Competitive Sailing alive in <strong>Portland</strong>! Through the dedicated efforts of high school students and parents, a high school team racing program is now getting started. Please share this news throughout the <strong>Portland</strong> sailing community. The objective of the High School Sailing Program is to provide opportunities for high school students to compete in regional interscholastic racing events. In addition to promoting a life-long interest in sailing, the program teaches teamwork and the spirit of sportsmanship. Students new to sailing are welcome; a strong learn-tosail curriculum is an important part of the High School Sailing Program. The program is under the auspices of the national Interscholastic Sailing Association. Meets are held throughout the For those who venture to the Seattle Boat show, those dates are: Seattle Boat Show January 26 – February 4, 2007 Seahawks Stadium & Exhibition Center 1000 Occidental Ave S Seattle, WA 97134 As a follow-up to our membership recruitment, please make note of the following events: • Prospective Member Open House February 18, 2007 • Prospective Member Flotilla to Outstation March 10, 2007 Northwest and now they will be coming to <strong>Portland</strong> also. The Willamette Sailing <strong>Club</strong> has graciously agreed to host this program providing boats and facilities. Outstanding coaches have signed on. For more information go to: www.willamettesailingclub.com/highschool/index.html or contact Rose Burris at highschool@willamettesailingclub.com Registration for the spring semester has started. Openings are limited this first year to 30 students but the number of openings is scheduled to increase to 40 in future years. Please support this important addition to the <strong>Portland</strong> sailing community. Mark McCuddy Sailing Chairman For our PYC members, who have assisted at the boat show in the past, plan to join us again this coming year. For our newer members, who have yet to experience the “selling” of our <strong>Club</strong> to the boating public, please consider signing up. Booth time assignments are generally three hours long. Members are compensated by admissions to the Show; however, parking is on your own. Be sure to check the board in the Flag Room for further details. Thank you for your interest, support and enthusiasm… Berkeley Smith (503) 543-8135 or Bob Bishop (503) 632-434 GRAN PROMERIGGIO DIVERTIMENTO A slightly rainy Sunday afternoon proved to be a perfect backdrop to November’s scheduled Tour of Italian Wines held this year at the <strong>Club</strong>. Italian wine expert, Ken Buck, shared his experiences and knowledge of the Italian wine regions and the fabulous products of the centuries old vineyards. The 50 plus members and guests enjoyed tasting a wide selection of some of the finest Italian wines produced. Deanne Jones, one of PYC’s very dedicated <strong>Club</strong>house Crew, prepared an extensive variety of exceptional Italian hor’s doerves that included fresh basil from her own garden. With Ken’s superb knowledge many members found the perfect wine to accompany their upcoming planned Holiday evenings. Viva Italia!! Doug Foster
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