Kwajalein Yacht Club

Minutes for August 2006

Mark E Long

The Kwajalein Yacht Club met on August 26, 7:30p.m. 

KYC Commodore, Jim Stepchew:

Welcomed everyone

5 new couples at the meeting (4 locals, 1 visitor)

Yeoman, Denise Spurlock:   

Off island - Minutes from the last meeting were waived as they are available on our web site and hard copy is always on hand.

Vice Commodore, Mark Long:

Reported 169 members, this is 2 more than all of last year.

Purser, Denise Decoster:

Over $13,000 in the bank

She wants to express her thanks for the efforts of the work-crew from the previous week.  Especially thanked the commodore because he can’t thank himself.

Quartermaster, Jeff Griswold: 

Good turn-out for happy hours in recent weeks.

Asked membership to help clean-up after meetings and volunteer for work-crews.

Asked for any special happy hour requests

Ship’s Store, Jane Russell: 

Coffee mugs and travel cups are on order.

We have several different designs for women’s shirts, please check them out and make suggestions. All input is welcome.

Race Chairman, Bruce Premo: 

Race was held on August 5 with lots of wind: 9 boats entered, very close finish. (1. Felix 2. Moonshine 3. Indigo)

The next race is Sept 10 with a skipper meeting at 1:00 pm SBM.

Late October: a Marina boat race; Crew up a boat, race, then switch boats.

Cruise Chairman, Mike Cheatham: 

Light winds in August so we had a get together at Camp Hamilton instead.

Trip to Roi planned for Labor Day Weekend.

Mali will be headed to the Ujae Atoll in part of a Marshallese Navigation Demonstration.

Webmaster, David Dethlefsen: 

Website is updated.  Added Ship’s Store photos.  Check it out.

www.kwajyachtclub.com

OLD BUSINESS

Ebeye School Lunch programmed thanked KYC for supporting 2 children.

Sunfish Regatta Sept 17, volunteers needed beforehand for boat repair and on the day of the regatta for logistical support.

Relay for Life on Oct 15, see Jane Russell to help.

Swashbuckler Ball Oct 22.

        Theme: Dead Men Tell No Tales

        Prizes: Costume prizes: best, worst, apathetic, etc.

        Volunteers needed…see Denise Spurlock

Moorings needed for new people sailing to Kwaj.  See Paula Peters

Sailing Endorsement Instructors needed, see Mike Herrington

NEW BUSINESS

Commodore thanked the work crew of Zehr, Griswold, Dethlefsen, & Long.

Swashbuckler’s Ball needs Set-up Committee and Clean-up Committee

Roi Chili Cookoff is Sept 24

Roi Regatta is Oct 8, 9 & 10, see Mike Cheatham

Lot inspections are coming.

Boat cradle available, see Ed Zehr

Still need committee chairperson for Sunfish Regatta.

We still have a missing Laser rudder in the lagoon that we need a search party for.  See Mark Long

Many people returning from vacation are noting that their KYC membership card is being accepted everywhere.  Some clubs offer complementary drinks or discounts.

Thanks to Ann & Jack Picco for cooking!

Cooks for next month needed.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm

Next meeting is Sept 30 at 6:30pm.

Mark E Long