01/09 Nvyc Newsletter

NOW HEAR THIS January 2009

NOW HEAR THIS

“Building today toward a bright tomorrow” Volume 240

Senior Project raised over $5,500.

Grocery Gift Certificates & Gifts Delivered by Santa’s Elves aboveThank you Karen Agnew for chairing this project

am s t e j & m a s Flot NAPA VALLEY YACHT CLUB

January 2009

BIRTHDAYS Donald Burresh Nicky Suard

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Linda Sharp

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Carol Willis

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Nancy Gurley Jimmy Hulmer

Dinner Menu 3

January 2nd POTLUCK Hosts:Larry & Linda Sharp

9

21

Linda Wolfe

31

Pat Lewis

31

Elisabeth Frater

31

ANNIVERSARIES Bob & Nancy Weeks Jim & Dana Robber

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2009 Galley Schedule Please check the dates you would like to host one of the Friday night dinners or potluck. Also, a reminder--try to keep the dinners affordable, $10 or under. Keep in mind that the 4 hosts and the 2 bartenders eat for free. A small profit margin of 20% should be added in. To get the date you want, sign up early. The sign-up sheet is on the clubhouse bulletin board or call Nancy Mueller, 967-8836 or Lori Fultz, 253-8311. DON’T WAIT FOR THEM TO CALL YOU! Potlucks are on the first Friday of the month. The empty dates are as follows: January 9—16 February 13 March 13—20---27 April 10---17 May 1---22---29 June 12---19---26 July 3---10---24---31 August 14 September 11---25 October 2---9---23---30 November 13---20

January 9th SURPRISE January 16th SURPRISE January 23rd Hosts: Clay & Mary Parker Beef Burgundy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad. & Dessert January 30 Hosts: Ellen & Steve Vartan Irish Stew Salad & Dessert

FROM THE FLAG BRIDGE

Larry Wolfe Vice Commodore

January 2009 Clay Parker Commodore Thanks to everyone attending our Annual Meeting and Change of Watch on December 13th. I sincerely hope everyone had a good time It was a festive evening, yet pretty serious when one truly realizes the responsibility of the positions your new officers have assumed. I know as incoming Commodore there is going to be a lot of opportunity to appreciate what all those who have served before seemed to make easy. I can only promise to do the very best I can do with a lot of help from all our members and maybe even have some fun along the way. My “theme” this year is “Building today toward a bright tomorrow”. With all that is on the agenda already, we should be a very active group. I believe the physical building, such as deck, kitchen expansion/remodel and some hardscaping of the grounds will make our club a place we can be proud to visit and bring friends. I further believe building relationships with other members and other yacht clubs will serve us well both today and in a “bright tomorrow”. One of my goals has always been to encourage our members to really participate in activities at the club. From Friday Night Dinners to our special events there is plenty to do and enjoy. We need to be a welcoming community to encourage new members in today’s world. Everyone should make sure building our image in the community is positive and valued. Offering our club to organizations such as the Disabled Veterans program, Friends Of the Napa River and others, as our schedule permits, will continue to be viewed in a very positive way. Our Senior Program, headed Karen Agnew and the “Lady Angels” of the club have a tremendous positive impact on our contribution to the community. Other yacht clubs love to visit and have us return to them, as well. This is not only good for the boating community, but also a good source of revenue for our club. We need continue to build those relationships and maybe even expand visitors to our club dock when our own schedule allows. Port Captain Bill Newton has really made a difference in how our NVYC is viewed by other clubs. The way we host through providing dinners (a Bob & Nancy Weeks specialty), our bar team serving our visitors, the Galley and Social teams doing their magic have us very high on places to cruise by other clubs. Good work!! By the time you receive this in early January, we should be ready to start some of the improvements waiting in the wings for a new lease. I will commit to keep the process as a major goal moving to closure. We are close, but not there as of this writing. The team we have working on the lease is dedicated and brings a lot of energy to getting the job done! In the meantime, I wish everyone a Happy Holiday season! Have a safe and fun time on the water and join us at the club! Clay Parker Commodore

Dirk Kruidenier Rear Commodore Happy New Year----2009 The Lighted Boat Parade on December 6th was outstanding. There were 14 boats decorated and the decorations this year were bigger and better than ever. The winning boats are as follows: Best Theme--Bob & Joy Magoon on the “Betty D” Best Visual Effects----Bill & Merrilee Newton on the “Why Not II” Best of Show(a tie)--------Charlie & Karen Anew on “C King Fun” Kurt & Dominique Stahr on “Starship” Honorable Mention--------Larry & Chris Brown on the “Lady C” Thanks to Avi Strugo for captaining this big event. It was well run and organized. And, despite the cold and darkness there were no boat mishaps. The biggest problem of the evening was the dock starting to sink under the weight of all the party goers and the lack of seating in the clubhouse for the chili dinner. The Change of Watch on December 13th at the Napa Valley Country Club was another great evening. Thank you, Clay and Mary Parker for putting it all together. Next year’s Change of Watch may be scheduled earlier to make it more affordable. The dates of November 14th or 21st are being considered. The South Beach Harbor cruise is from December 27th to January 1st. We have 12 boats signed up with a catered dinner at the South Beach Yacht Club Sunday night, trips to the new aquarium and a New Year’s Eve party-----WOW. I’ll have to come home to rest.

Our NAPA VALLEY YACHT CLUB membership directory is for your information only! It is never to be used for solicitation or as a mailing list for advertizing, unless approved by your Board of Directors. To advertize to our membership our monthly newsletter is available for that purpose. Thank you for your cooperation, Board of Directors

It is a new year and a new 'rear'. Since this is my first column, thought I would list the committee chairs and outline some of their plans. Bob Stephenson has graciously accepted the duties of Building and Grounds. Bob is fully aware of the plumbing problems in the past, and is recommending port a potties on the grass. Kurt Stahr will be Fleet Captain this year after an evening of substantial consumption of 'Gentleman Jack'. Kurt is excited about the recent reduction in fuel prices and is suggesting weekend trips to Santa Barbara, Fort Bragg, Morro Bay, and Portland. Kurt has assured me that the committee will be run in a democratic format. Merchandise will be headed by Angela and Art Lewis, who have done a great job in the past. Art told me that he is expecting a large performance bonus, so I sent a ' bail out request' to congress. Membership will be done by Evelyn Silveri who has performed an exceptional job in the past. Some members have complained about the size of the membership cards; so Evelyn is looking into micro chip implants for them. Sally and Philip Craig will continue their great service to the club putting out the monthly newsletter. Philip informed me that based on the national events of 2008 that the news media has had a strong influence on the direction of the nation and the club newsletter could operate in a similar fashion. Sally informed me privately that she is restricting Phil to the circulation desk. Carole Terry has done a great job heading the advertising and we are grateful for her services this year. Carole says she is close to completing and advertising deal with Macys and Niemen Marcus which will definitely increase the club revenue. Lynn Pritchett has again assumed the duties Public Relations. She has informed me that one of her first tasks will be to educate officers and directors of the club not to wear partisan political attire in public. This has forced Clay and myself to burn our McCain hats. The Web site committee is in transition and we will have a report on them in January. I extend a great deal of gratitude to the committee heads and look forward to working with each of you this year; although working with me does require a sense of humor. Dirk Kruidenier Rear Commodore

Lighted Boat Parade-They were All Winners !

Photo’s by Sally Craig

Guest– Andrew Williamson from US Coat Guard & his friend Sammy

We had a record breaking turnout for the Chili Dinner( thank you Larry & Linda Wolfe)-it was great! Thank You Avi for great organization And a successful lighted Boat Parade

Welcome Back Charlie! We missed you & Antoinette.

Change of Watch 2008

Photo’s taken by Sally Craig

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OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, CREW Board Members Commodore Clay Parker 224-0188 Vice Commodore Larry Wolfe 253-9158 Rear Commodore Dirk Kruidenier 554-1098 Secretary Bob Weeks 253-2276 Treasurer James Robbers 253-9052 Staff Commodore; Jon Lander 265-9003 Directors Charlie Agnew 255-8115 Scott Brown 255-0885 Bill Newton 224-0306 Nancy Weeks 253-2276 Tom Nunan 252-7928 Bill Coffield 224-4429 Staff Chairs - Vice Commodore Port Captain Bill Newton 224-0306 Galley: Nancy Weeks 253-2276 Social Chair Mary Parker 224-0188 Bar Captain Kisliuk William/Elizabeth Frater 287-2627 OD Coordinator: Nancy Muellar 967-8836 (supplies) Bob & Marla Stephenson 255-6012 Bob and Judee Stemmer 255-9137 Chairs - Rear Commodore Fleet Captain: Kurt Stahr 224-5157 Web Unknown 555-5555 Newsletter Philip Craig 260-4596 Newsletter Sally Servidio 224-6972 Advertising Carole Terry 252-3098 Merchandise Angela & Art Lewis 252-8586 Membership Evelyn Silveri 255-1254 Bldg. & Grounds Bob Stephenson 255-6012 Public Relations Lynn Pritchett 255-6619 Other Staff - Commodore Long Range Planning Steve Vartan 224-6553 Telephone Kathy Nord 255-1804 Sunshine Evelyn Silveri 255-1254 Christmas Seniors Karen Agnew 255-8115 PICYA Delegates Maxine Maas 255-4110 Jon Lander 265-9003 Larry Wolfe 253-9158 8 Bells Committee Evelyn Silveri 255-1254 Jackie Finnegan 255-6638 Kathy Nord 255-1804 .

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Meeting called to order at 5:30, December 9, 2008, at NVYC Club House. Present Jon Lander, Clay Parker, Larry Wolfe, Bob Weeks, Scott Brown, Charlie Agnew, Bill Coffield, Bill Newton, James Robbers and Tom Nunan. Excused: Nancy Weeks. Previous month's minutes approved by Larry Wolfe and seconded by Bill Newton. Financial report: We have $36,000. in the checking account and $122,000 in CDs. Jon Lander reported we had 14 decorated boats in our Lighted Boat Parade. After the Parade about 80 members and guests met at the Club House for a great meal of chili and pizza. Clay Parker reported the Change of Watch is all set for December 13 at the Napa Valley Country Club. James Robbers made a motion to purchase 50 NVYC burgees seconded by Clay Parker. We have the permit for the deck and will be starting construction soon. The 2009 budget was approved by Scott Brown and seconded by Bill Newton. James Robbers made a motion seconded by Charlie Agnew for the Board Members to approve the minutes by e-mail prior to the board Meetings so that the minutes can be published in the Newsletter in a more timely manner. Larry Wolfe made a motion to include the message "No Club member may sell, exchange or loan the Club membership list to another organization or business without the written permission of the Commodore and the Board. It is not to be used by any single member for there personal benefit." seconded by Tom Nunan. Meeting adjourned at 6:45. Respectfully submitted, Bob Weeks, Secretary

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