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The Commodore's Report - January 2010
Dave Green
This is my last chance to step up on my soapbox and say what I have on
my mind. For the past 36 months I’ve challenged myself to come up
with an article for the MYC Newsletter. Sometimes I’ve had to
scratch my head for ideas and sometimes the ideas have flowed like
water. This time the water is flowing.
It has been both an honor and a pleasure to be your Commodore for 2009.
I have made some changes, not always without heated discussion, but
always with the club’s future success in mind. This club has been
a big part of Laurie’s and my life since joining this group of fantastic
people. During my term, there was not one time that I was turned
down when I asked for help. That alliance was really the strength
and the cushion I had hoped for and it was remarkable.
There are just too many volunteers to list individually. You know
who you are and your contributions have not gone without notice.
On a personal level, I have always been able to call on one or more
individuals to help whenever I needed assistance with my boat. You
can rest assured that I will return those favors and more (health
permitting) as that is a connection that I truly enjoy.
I am happy and proud to turn the Commodoreship over to Tim Riddle, who
will navigate us through 2010. Tim’s sense of humor and quick wit
will likely be noted as just one of his many strong points. Tim is
(as Laurie puts it) a blessing. Sean will once again be
appreciated for pulling double duty as Vice Commodore and financial
officer. We can always count on him to deliver top quality work
for us. Bruce Fabert, with his organizational skills and desire to
promote communication, will most certainly maintain the most accurate of
membership entries throughout the year. The command of the Club is
in good hands for 2010.
I am saying "Goodbye" as Commodore and "Hello" as an active member of a
great yacht club.
Dave Green
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Vice Commodore's Report - January 2010
Tim Riddle
AH, A NEW YEAR. It’s that time of year again. If you are
like me, (that’s scary) you say that you are going to make that New
Year’s Resolution.
I think I had an epiphany of some sort. The vision to eat
healthier. Changing from Sugar Pops to sugar coated Shredded Wheat
(more fiber), Peanut Butter and Jelly on whole wheat bread, growth
hormones and the list goes on. Maybe I was having a slight
diabetic adjustment in my sugar levels, who knows. But, I am
committed to change.
Maybe it’s that resolve that motivates us to engage in the moment to
moment process of change ... whether positive such as hope, inspiration,
love or respect … for the importance and values of our personal
character and life’s efforts of achievements. Oh oh, the mind is
wandering again. Damn sugar low!
There are so many well intentioned stories I could tell, but there is
one that is most important in my life. That is loving life and
friends and that will never change. So, those well intentioned New
Year’s resolutions can have a happy ending, but only if we realize that
we can embrace opportunities and commitment.
It has been a great year sharing laughter, memories and boating
experiences. I was looking back through the 2009 newsletter
publications and I have to say, if anyone didn’t have a great time then
they weren’t a part of the Mukilteo Yacht Club, or they didn’t
participate.
I want to thank all of you wonderful members who shared in this year’s
events. I’m sure that if 2009 was any indication (damn flashback)
of what this club is about, then fasten your seat belts, don your life
jackets, grab your significant others, friends (don’t grab your
friends), relatives, wives, kids, pets and who knows what because you
are in for a great, fun-packed 2010.
Oh, I almost forgot about the words of wisdom. When using power
tools like, say for instance, a wire wheel. I thought it was used
for cleaning paint off bolts, but it also removes finger-prints and hard
earned collected calluses from fingers in about the same time it takes
you to say "Oh sh*t". So the moral of this little story and my New
Year’s Resolution is ... not to use a wire wheel. It’s a male
thing !!!
Tim Riddle
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Rear Commodore's Report - January 2010
Sean Robinson
Welcome to 2010! Hopefully everyone had a good holiday and are
ready for the start of a new year. I haven’t heard from anyone who
received a new boat from Santa, but have heard that some stockings were
stuffed with nice additions for their boats.
2010 is primed for a great year. Tim is ready to lead us and has
some great ideas for the club. Bruce has created a full cruising
schedule with many new destinations. As for me, I will be
up-dating our Reciprocal Moorage agreements. If there are any new
Yacht Clubs you think we should have an agreement with, please forward
to me.
I would like to thank Don Dauenhauer for preparing the 2010 Membership
Book. This project is made easier by returning the Dues Notice and
completing the information requested. If you have already
submitted your Dues for 2010 and did not include the Dues Notice, please
be sure the information we have on file for you is up-to-date. If
there are any changes (e-mail ad-dress, cell phone numbers, etc), please
send correct information to me ASAP.
Thanks for letting me serve as the Rear Commodore and I look forward to
continuing on as Vice-Commodore in 2010.
Sean Robinson
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Fleet Captains Report - January 2010
Bruce Fabert
2009 is now in the books. The Tree Lighting Cruise was cold, but
memorable. It was neat to hear the Mukilteo shore crowd cheer for
the lighted boats over the VHS.
The Christmas Dinner was attended by close to 70 folks and the food and
fellowship were the best. The final event of the year included 16
boats tied Mediterranean style for the New Year’s Eve Event at the ADA
Dock Party. We had great Cruise Captains, great organizers, great
volunteers, great food, great weather, great turnouts, and of course
great times. Thanks to all that helped make 2009 a memorable year.
2010 looks to be another year of active cruising, activities and making
memories. I’m hopeful everyone will pitch in to help make the new
Fleet Captain’s job as pleasurable as it was for me.
As I start to get my winter projects underway I am already looking
forward for this next cruise season to begin. Sharon and I have
marked all the events on our calendar and are trying to figure out which
ones we can hope to make. I’m sure they will be upon us before we
know it! Happy cruising!
Changes and Updates
The Silvertips Outing has been moved from January to February 27th.
Details will be updated as they are confirmed. This will allow more time
to get the outing organized.
The Valentine’s Party has been cancelled this year as an organizer was
not found and we ran out of time to put on a quality event. Maybe
its the economy or the number of other events we have going, but it’s
important that all members try to take a turn on a Club Social, Cruise,
Galley Gang, General Meeting, Committee or other activity in order to
continue the great Club events we all enjoy.
There are still some 2010 cruise dates looking for Cruise Captain’s.
Please take a look at the Club Calendar to see if one will work for you.
Even if you’re a first timer, someone is always there to coach and help
you through it!
The Fleet Captain’s Cruise has moved up a week to March 19-21
A Look Forward
February 13 (Saturday) – Valentine’s Party – Cancelled
February 27 (Saturday) - Silvertips Outing
March 12-14 – Sucia Icicle Cruise
March 19-21 – Fleet Captain’s Cruise to Edmonds
Please see the Club Calendar for April and beyond. Sign up early
and sign up often!
Cheers!
Bruce Fabert
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