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COMMODORE’S COMMENTS A s I look out of my window I think that I can see a Crocus or two trying to break through the barkdust. This is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Time is fast approaching for us to start thinking about dewinterizing our boats in anticipation of our first Club cruise or our first sailing event. Although, I suspect that Mother Nature still has another blast or two of winter weather for us. Sue and I would like to thank all those Members and guests who attended the Commodore’s Ball. It was great to have Fourteen Past Commodore’s and Past First Ladies’ in attendance. A special thank you goes to our Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Mike Stansell. We would also like to thank our Officer in Charge Harry Braunstein and Executive Officer in Charge Walter Witschard for the PORTLIGHT published monthly by the PORTLAND YACHT CLUB 1241 NE Marine Drive Portland, Oregon 97211 P: 503.285.1922 | Fax: 503.283.4960 Email: office@portlandyc.com EDITOR Dale Mack OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Commodore Jerry Miller (power) Vice Commodore Nick Johnson (sail) Secretary/Treasurer Rod Wells (power) Rear Commodore Berkeley Smith (sail) Trustee Year 2 Larry Snyder (power) Trustee Year 2 Gary Eckert (power) Trustee Year 1 Charlie Bishop (sail) Trustee Year 1 Michael Lewis (sail) Trustee 1 Year Term Craig Schambaugh (sail) PHOTOGRAPHERS Bernie Bills / Stan Borys / Bob Knauer Skip Nitchie / Frank Tillman conducting the Change of Command Ceremonies. The Monarch Hotel again catered dinner and we dance the evening away to the sounds of Sandpoint. The PYC Winter Members Meeting is March 12. All Members are encouraged to attend. The primary purpose of this meeting is to provide the Membership a report by the Finance Committee of the Auditors findings of the Reviewed Financial Statement for 2008. There will also be an update by our various committees on their activities for the year. As I write this article, the Annual Crab Feed, again co-chaired by Jimmy and Sandi Hansen and Mike and Tammy House, is just days away. The Hansen’s and the House’s always come through with an outstanding event. Hope to see you all there! Our first cruise of the year is our annual St Patrick’s Day Cruise to the Outstation. Past Commodore Doug Foster will be conducting the Fourth Annual Ceremonial “Burning of the Socks” celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring. We will make arrangements for VSC Inspections to be conducted on Saturday March 14 at the Outstation. On the subject of VSC Inspections, all Boat Owning Members are reminded that a copy of your VSC Inspection Report must be submitted to the PYC Office annually. Starting April 1, our weekly Wednesday lunch will resume. We will use the same format as last year. This is an excellent opportunity for you to bring your friends, business associates and potential members to our club. A special thanks goes out to Bob Bishop, our Membership Chairman, and those Members who help man the PYC Booth at the Portland Boat Show. We had thirty-four parties sign membership interest cards. These individuals will be invited to a special open-house on March 8 followed by a special one-day cruise to the Outstation aboard Member boats on March 22. If you signed anyone up at the Boat Show it would be great if you could participate in the open-house/cruise events. Check with Julie to see if the folks you signed up will be attending. This special open-house and day cruise is not just limited to those who signed up at the Boat Show. If you know of other potential new members, this would be a great opportunity to show them our wonderful facilities. Speaking of the Outstation, Gary Erdahl has scheduled our annual Outstation Spring Clean-up for Saturday March 7. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Remember, Confucius says, “Many hands make for short work”. Cookouts are scheduled for March 6 and March 20, an Educational Session is scheduled for March 21 and Happy Hour is scheduled every Friday starting at 3:00. CRYA Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday May 2. The theme for this year is “Building Bridges”. Michael and Denise Hahn have again volunteered to host our Opening Day Brunch. As you may recall, last year we had 116 PYC boats participate in the Opening Day Parade, a feat not likely to be accomplished again. However, our Past Commodore and 2009 Fleet Captain Heather Adams and I are encouraging our Membership to again rise to the cause and turn-out and participate in the CRYA Opening Day Parade. Let’s show the other CRYA Member Clubs that PYC is just not a one-time “flash in the pan”! A sign-up sheet will be posted in the near future. Remember, it’s never too late to volunteer to help out. Also, we are all reminded to make our event reservations early. Join us for “Fun Times in ‘09” Jerry Miller Commodore M/V Marisol 2 PortlandYC.com March 2009
GOVERNMENT ISLAND, WEST—SANDY BEACH S andy Beach Marine Park is under construction. The new transient docks will be located on the north shore of Government Island just downstream of Government Island Landing. The facility is scheduled to be open by mid-April. The NW Outboard Trailer MANAGER’S REPORT T he water will be turned on in the moorage and at the outstation by March 6th. This should give you time to wash and refill your water tanks before the St. Patty’s cruise to the outstation. We have had quite the winter weather and hope for a good boating season this year. We will begin Wednesday lunches on April 1st. Service will be from 11:30 until 1:30. The staff looks forward to another successful season. See you there. Sailors will be the first Columbia River Yachting Association member to use the park on April 18-19. The Government Island Landing ramp to shore is down. For those members with a rule book, please refer to Article IV, Section 1, Q, R, and S of the Moorage Rules. This refers to VSC, Registration and Insurance requirements. These rules are the issues that the office deals with on a daily basis. I have heard through the grapevine that the Sherriff‘s River Patrol officers will be going through the moorages along the river checking for proper registration and safety violations. For those in the open moorage, only 12-3 extension cords or 30 amp marine cords are legal. Fred Carter Manager 3rd Thursday, 10 am—2:30 pm Everyone Welcome. Bring a Lunch. ADVERTISE IN THE PORTLIGHT! For information about commercial advertising in the Portlight, please contact the PYC office at 503.285.1922 or email: office@portlandyc.com Portlight Deadline March 10 You can email articles and photos to: Dale Mack celtic-myst@comcast.net March 2009 PortlandYC.com 3
Page 1: March 2009 Vol. 59 No. 3 Crab Feed
Page 5 and 6: CRUISING St. Patrick’s Day Cruise
Page 7 and 8: COMING EVENTS Winter Meeting Thursd
Page 9 and 10: COMMODORE’S BALL—JANUARY 17 Pho
Page 11 and 12: CRAB FEED—FEBRUARY 14 Photos by S
Page 13 and 14: EDUCATION DOCK—JANUARY 31 Photos
Page 15 and 16: COMING EVENTS MON TUE WED THURS FRI

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