Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Years Holidays. Our club holiday celebrations were great fun and as always there was no shortage of good food and spirited camaraderie. Thanks to everyone who helped decorate the club for the holidays, it looked beautiful. Our club New Year’s Eve party was spectacular. I think those of you who attended will agree it was the best we have ever had. Who would have thought we had such a talented Kazoo Band. I want to thank John Faris and Gary Combs for all the help they gave me in making this such a fun event. We are already planning to repeat the fun next year and hope to make the event even bigger and better. If you have any ideas on improving the New Years Celebration, please let me know.
As the days begin to get longer I eagerly look forward to the many events scheduled for this spring. The 2004 Calendar of Events is posted on our web site and there are several copies available at the club. Please take a moment to download it or pick up a copy. I have also asked Jan to put the upcoming events in the SeaNotes. In an attempt to maximize participation we have scheduled several afternoon/evening events that originate and return to the club. All you have to do is contact the event POC to participate – see Boating Notes for more detail. We will do our best to keep the calendar current so everyone can see what is going on. Keep checking the calendar during the year for changes.
In the near term the board and bridge will be looking into sprucing up the inside of the club. Keith Dodson will be putting together a club improvement plan and putting together a work day soon. Watch your e-mail for an announcement of the next work day. With money as tight as it is these days, probably the only improvements we are going to see at the club are the ones we do ourselves.
My job has kept me on the road almost continually for the last few months, so I haven’t been able to spend as much time at the club as I would like. Hopefully all this travel will end in the next couple of months and I can get back to club business. Thanks to Gary Combs and the rest of the board for picking up the slack while I am on the road.
I thank you for your continued support and inputs. Please feel free to call or email me at any time.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the water soon.
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Volunteer Honor Roll
OCTOBER
Family Night Cooks & Crew: Gary and Nancy Combs, Ray and Peggy Storey, Robbie and Karen Roberts, Tommy Graves
Bartenders Family Night: Bill Martin and Joe Eken
Meeting Night Cooks & Crew: Pearle Clarke, Will Roan & Nate
Servers: Gary and Nancy Combs (They also decorated the tables.) Pat Seip, Robbie and Karen Roberts
Clean-up Crew: Gary and Nancy Combs, Nellie Tharp and Pat Seip
Bartenders Meeting Night: Ray & Peggy Storey
UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars for our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner in March. This event is one not to miss. Members can depend on good food and a fun time. In April “George’s Chicken” will be back and it’s always finger licking good.
*****If you don’t see your name listed then perhaps it’s time for you to volunteer******
We need volunteers for Family Nights, Meeting Nights and bartenders. Please sign up on the board in the dining room or the board behind the bar to be a bartender or call Hazel at 678-7084. On the website there is a Dinner Guide if you need help.
Remember to call Christi O’Leary at 240-4448 or email eycreservations@valp.net by Tuesday, 13th of February and Tuesday, 13th of March (No Later Than 1800 Hr's), to make reservations or cancel for Membership Night dinner. If you make a reservation and you are a no-show or cancel after 1800 hr's Tuesday, you will be required to pay for the dinner.
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Sadly the only thing to report since our last Sea Notes is the passing of Anne Waugh. Ann passed away at home on 1 January 2007 with Jim by her side. She was a good and dear friend to everyone who knew her and long time Eglin Yacht Club supporter. Her family held a memorial service for her at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, on Friday, 12 January. As you would expect, Anne’s wishes were that donation be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. She was truly a caring person in all she did and will be sorely missed. In this great time of sorrow, please continue to keep Anne, Jim, and their family in your prayers.
Don’t forget our next Family Night is Friday, February 2nd!!! We still need volunteers to host several Family and Membership Nights. Now is your chance to sign up for one of the choice months that are still open.
Remember when you hear about any of our members who need a little cheer or deserve recognition, PLEASE call or email me and I will take it from there. Contact me by phone at 678-5834 or email me at joanfaris@aol.com.
See you at the club.
Membership
ReportBy Bob Gramm
We now have 153 memberships (84 boaters, 36 divers, and 33 boater/divers) – 19 more than last year at this timeJ. Please welcome the following members who joined since the last SeaNotes:
Cooper & Leigha Bowden,
Tom & Louise Kavanagh,
Ray Morgan & Veronica Woody
Joe Union.
There are another 30 members from last year who have not yet paid dues. We have kept all on the email and mailing lists because many are active duty and may be TDY. Unless you have been TDY, you will be required to pay $92 to rejoin IAW 96th Services Squadron OI 34-49.
If you are not receiving EYC emails from Fred Westfall or if your email address has changed, please contact me (bobgramm@cox.net) and we’ll update our list. Also, if you would like a member roster please send me an email or call at 651-9514.
Dates To Remember
February
Feb 2 Family Night
Feb 8 Aero Club Safety Meeting
Feb 9 Game Night
Feb 12 Advisory Committee Meeting - 1700
Feb 16 Membership Night
Feb 17 Dinner Cruise: Crab Shack
Feb 23 Dive Flight Meeting
Feb 24 Dive Flight VIP/Hydro Party - 0800
March
Mar 2 Family Night
Mar 8 Aero Club Safety Meeting
Mar 9 Game Night
Mar 10 Pot Luck Dinner at Mystery Location
Mar 12 Advisory Committee Meeting
Mar 16 Membership Night - St. Patrick’s Day
Party
Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Boat Dive - 0630
Mar 19 Submit SeaNotes Inputs
Mar 23 Dive Flight Meeting - 1830
Mar 31 Day Boat Dive - 0630
April
Apr 6 Pensacola
Jazz Fest Cruise Seville Harbor
Apr 7 Family Night
Apr 9 Advisory Committee Meeting – 1700
Apr 10 Florida Keys Dive Trip 10-14
Apr 12 Aero Club Safety Meeting
Apr 13 Game Night
Apr 20 Membership Night
Apr 21 Day Boat Dive - 0630
Apr 27 Dive Flight Meeting - 1830
Apr 28 Day Boat Dive – 0630
Note: If you have email, you should have received the full 2007 calendar. If not, a copy is available on our website
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It’s time to start a new year of boating. The boaters got together and decided on the cruises for the coming year. That does not mean that they were carved in stone. We can be flexible. Our first Cruise is February 17th to the Crab Shack. Membership night is the day before so bring your boats to the club and on Saturday we will load boats up with people that want to go the Crab Shack. We will eat at 6PM and I will need boat reservations and people reservations as soon as possible. Call me at 243-5860 or e-mail me at patrays1@cox.net .Happy boating!
See you on the water soon!
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Dive Activities News By Robert Hyde
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FLORIDA KEYS SCUBA TRIP!
KEY LARGO
10-15 April 2007
3 Two-Tank Boat Dives
$389! *
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
HORIZON DIVERS
TANKS/WEIGHTS INCLUDED
DIVE THE SPEIGLE GROVE**
Ultra-comfortable, fast and stable 45’
Corinthian Catamaran
Cooler/Capri Sun on board
Nitrox Available
Additional Dives/Night Dives Available
HOLIDAY INN
Spacious Hotel Rooms
• In-room Balcony, Refrigerator and Cable TV
• City or Harbor view
• Pool and Jacuzzi areas
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Minute walk to Dive Boat and Shop
* Current rate is double occupancy.
Up to four to a room for max discounted cost.
Does not include taxes or tips
** $10 Medallion suggested, not mandatory
Contact Robert Hyde
850-217-1261
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Summer
(May-Oct): Renters work both Friday
and Monday
Winter Hours: Renters work
Friday only.
Only one renter
required
Equipment return
and rental:
1730-1900.
Schedule
Conflicts:
Step 1:
Swap with another renter.
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SOUND-OFF
To All EYC Members
There were no Sound-off items this month.
EDITOR’S
NOTE: There have recently been some
questions as to where to send your submissions for the “Sound-Off “column. You may send your submissions directly
to Tom Graves at tommy.graves@eglin.af.mil or
directly to me at jan@atplus.com. A reminder of the
ground rules: (1) address an issue, idea, or concern (2) no personal attacks (3)
no anonymous inputs. Space
permitting inputs received will be published in the printed version of the
SeaNotes. All inputs received will
be posted in website version of the SeaNotes. If you choose to put in an anonymous suggestion, please use the suggestion box located at
the EYC clubhouse.
What’s Cooking at EYC?
By The Galley Gourmet
Warm Bacon Cheese Spread
1 round loaf (1pound)
sourdough bread
1 package (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups (12oz.) sour cream
2 cups (8oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ tsps. Worcestershire sauce
¾ lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup chopped green onions
Assorted Crackers
Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1 inch shell. Cut the removed bread and top of loaf into cubes; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until combined; stir in bacon and onions. Spoon into bread shell. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers and reserved bread cubes.
**This would make a great addition to a Super Bowl party!
Eglin Yacht Club Sea Notes
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Robert Penney Board Member 609-0725 |
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Danita Marcum Board Member 682-2624 |
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Robbie Roberts Board Member 863-1794 |
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Boating Activities-Pat Siep |
243-5860 |
Membership - Bob Gramm
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Club Manager-Neil Schaible |
678-7084 863-5555 |
Reservations-Christi O'Leary |
240-4448 |
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Budget/Finance-Neil Schaible |
678-7084 |
Secretary-Connie Inman |
864-2461 |
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Safety/Boating-Vacant |
Safety/Diving-Kevin Crump |
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Sunshine-Joan Faris |
678-5834 |
Quartermaster-Karen Roberts |
863-1794 |
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Entertainment-Hazel Schaible |
678-7084 |
Editor/Website-Jan/Fred Westfall |
609-8075 |
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Diving Activities - Robert Hyde |
244-3150 |
House-Keith Dodson |
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News Circulation-Shirley Howell |
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