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The Tell Tale
Commodore's Corner
Commodore
Scott O'Hara
June 30th
I first want to apologize for not having
written a Commodore’s Corner installment lately… but with a
13,000 square foot home to paint and 15 pools to maintain…
well, you get the point! I am busy beyond belief!!!
As you know by now, our hosts for the
July 4th party to be held Saturday evening at
7:00pm are Will and Brenda Kirste and Fred and Kathy
Church. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, with
potluck desserts. I understand there will be several ice
cream machines going as well. Make sure to RSVP with Ted by
Wednesday so we can get a headcount.
Big thanks to David Egleston and Carl
for searching out and delivering us a bigger rock for the
memorial fire pit. They were also able to have it in place
by Friday so that Rick Moore could affix the plaque on
Sunday morning. Thank you, Rick - for making the memorial
complete. Make sure you take a moment to check it out. I
have not yet seen it but I understand that it is an
outstanding tribute to Jeff.
The annual DeGray fireworks display will
be on Friday evening at 9:30pm.
Skipper’s meeting at 10:00 am Saturday
for racing. I know we will all be out late Friday night
with the fireworks display and the lake will probably be a
little crowded, but it would be nice to have some new blood
in the race!
Have a safe week and hope to see you at
the lake for the July 4th festivities that will
last all weekend!
Happy sailing,
Commodore Scott O’Hara
March 31
It was overwhelming to see the number of club
members who were in Monroe for the visitation and service for our dear
friend Jeff Gibson. His presence will certainly be missed at IMYC. But
then again, he will always be with us through the memories that have been
made over the years. Thanks to Jim Robinson for taking some
great pictures of the members and of
Jeff and Beverly’s family. Getting lake bums in suits is definitely a Kodak
moment! There were a handful of members in attendance who were not present
during the photo-op…sorry we didn’t get you all in the photos.
The fire pit in memory of
Jeff has been started….the concrete has been poured and the
brick will be laid around it this coming weekend. We will
be placing a plaque in memory of Jeff on a rock to be placed
at the fire pit. The inaugural fire is planned for the
evening of the Annual Crawfish Boil, April 19th.
This project is being completed without the use of club
funds, so any donations would be appreciated and can be
given to Jay, Scott, Ted, or Bodwin.
The first regatta of the
season was held this past weekend, despite cold, rainy
weather. Racing was Ron Nash, Bill and Roxanne Tull, Bill
Andrews, and Steve Hester. Thanks to Steve for racing and
serving as the committee boat as well. I also raced with
Steve and acted as timekeeper. Even with the lake overfull,
it is still possible to run aground…ask Bill Tull and Bill
Andrews!!! Ha ha! Results have not been tabulated yet
because of the boat ratings and such. Next race is April 12th…Ted
Souter has stepped forward to serve as committee boat…we
still need someone for the following race, which will be
held on April 26th. I have volunteered for May
10th boat committee. We also need volunteers for
committee boat on May 24th and June 7th.
Please help us get this squared away. Four boats are not
bad for the first race of the season, but it would be great
to have 10 boats racing! It is really a lot of fun!
See you at the lake,
Commodore Scott O’Hara
December
28th, 2007
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By a large margin, the club membership has
approved the $20 per year dues increase
effective in 2008 in the recent voting.
Therefore, the 2008 renewal dues will be
$120.00 and are payable without a
late penalty on
or before February 15th, 2008. You
can make your dues payment at the January 26th
meeting or pay by mail: Simply
click here, or – open the attachment, and
send it to your printer, and mail with your dues
to Bodwin at the address on top of the form.
The membership form has been optimized this year
to fit on one page, (it's a green thing!).
Thanks a bunch!
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The 2008 Club Officers Nominating Committee:
Beverly Gibson, Ron Nash and Jay Schafer report
that all of the current officers will accept an
additional year in their respective positions.
These current officers are: Scott O’Hara -
Commodore, Jay Schafer - Vice Commodore, Bodwin
Slaughter - Treasurer and Ted Souter - Perennial
Secretary/Web Master. Of course, Jeff Gibson
will again be serving as Past Commodore.
Additional
nominations are open to the membership prior to
the Annual Meeting on Jan. 26th.
Please contact any of the Nominating Committee
members with additional nominations.
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Please mark your calendar for IMYC's Annual
Meeting: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 26th @ Iron
Mountain Conference Room.
Coffee, donuts/rolls and drinks will be
provided.
Commodore Scott O'Hara
Do you know the proper use of the Arkansas flag on your vessel?
Many boaters choose to display the flags of
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the state flag and other flags such as the club burgee, an officer's
flag, or a private signal. Motorboats without masts may fly the
state flag at the bow staff in lieu of the yacht club burgee.
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