07/09 Nvyc Newsletter

NOW HEAR THIS July 2009

NOW HEAR THIS

“Building today toward a bright tomorrow”

Volume 246

“Life in Progress” NV Yacht Club hosts river cruise and cookout

Clients of Napa Valley Support Services, which serves more than 250 developmentally disabled adults in Napa Valley, and members of the Napa Valley Yacht Club pose for a photo on June 14. The group was treated to a river cruise and barbeque at the Yacht Club. http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/06/22/life/doc4a3ef21307bd2900147999.txt

m a s t e j & Flotsam JULY 2009 JULY 2009

BIRTHDAYS Mary Parker 3 Charles Ehrhart 9 Bob Beardsley 8 Jon Landers 11 Bill Finnegan 13 Sven Oja 16 Andree Youngson 16

ANNIVERSARIES Avi & Wendy Stugo 12 Elizabeth & Bill Moore14 Al & Myra Gillette 27 Tom & Nicky Suard 28

Matt Behrens 19 Jim Robbers JR 19 Bob Stephenson 19 Earle Deits 20 Dominque Stahr20 Maxine Maas Lori Cranston Lynn Scott Lynn Prichett Scott Brown Gloria Bennett

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Happy 4th of July

July 3

Dean Stahr/Pat Crisman Potluck July 10

Mendelsohn/Salmon Assorted sausages, salad, dessert July 17

Coffield/Newton BYOM, potatoes with all the fixings, rolls/butter, Caesar salad, and ice cream cake July 24

KruidenierCARRIBEAN NIGHT Salad

VEGETABLE FRY RICE STEWED RED BEANS TANDOORI AND JERK CHICKEN DESERT July 31

Stephenson Salad extravaganza with chicken and shrimp toppers

FROM THE FLAG BRIDGE July 2009

Clay Parker Commodore NVYC July, 2009 Newsletter Commodore There have been some great things going on at our club this past month with cruiseouts, cruise-ins and work around the facility by our members. We are truly blessed to be where we are on the river and to have so many volunteers keeping our place in good order. The Commodore’s Cruise to Petaluma is just completed with 19 boats having participated. Smooth water and little wind in passage made for a memorable trip. I continue to be amazed by the knowledge, seamanship and caring for other boaters by our cruisers.. Vice Commodore Larry Wolfe had arranged a tour of the Petaluma Creamery, a small cheese factory, that was very impressive and a lot of

fun. On Sunday, June 14th, Tom Nunan arranged for over 40 guests of Napa Personnel Systems and the Life In Progress Club to be hosted by our club for a trip on the Napa River. Once again, our volunteer members made their boats available for an impressive experience for our guests. Bob & Nancy Weeks provided a lunch that was truly appreciated. Thank you Tom, Bob & Nancy along with our volunteer skippers. Lynn Pritchett made a special effort to get an article and photo in the Napa Valley Register that was published in the June 22nd edition. Last week more volunteers managed to repair the float problem at the East end of our dock. It would not support hardly any weight and sank as we loaded our guests earlier. Bob Stephenson, Bob Weeks, Vice Commodore Larry Wolfe and Rear Commodore Dirk Kruidenier made quick work of the repair.. A special thanks to them for taking the time to improve our dock! Our July 4th event is moving forward thanks to Karen & Charlie Agnew. You have re-

ceived the flyer and need to sign up immediately. No getting in the water or running this year, just skill and daring to take the GOLD. I will be a lot of fun and a chance to enjoy time at the club with your friends. Guests welcomed, but Karen needs to know how many are coming to order supplies. Please contact her immediately. It is also a cruise-in, so sign-up on the website if you plan to bring a boat. Kurt Stahr is the Cruise Captain. It is time to think about officers & directors for the coming year. Staff Commodore Jon Lander is leading the Nominating Committee, so let him know if you are willing to serve your club. We can’t know it unless you tell us. If you have someone you want to nominate, give Jon a call after you have gotten approval from the nominee. Formal notices will be coming to you in the near term, but be thinking of how you might contribute to the success of our club. Have a fun and safe time on the water and join us at the club! Clay Parker, Commodore

Thank you Charlie for a great trip to the Sacramento Jazz Festival and Delta Cruise. The weather was perfect until the day we left Village West. The wind howled and the waves were getting higher. Off of Port Chicago, Dancing Wolf and Lazy Days turned around and spent the night in Pittsburg. River Dancer went into Antioch. As the water got rougher, I did a mental safety check list and I will share it with you. SAFETY ON THE WATER When I was in the Navy (Linda says---when we had wooden submarines), we had drill after drill on fire, flooding, man-over-board, etc. Sometimes we had several a day and even some in the middle of the night. We could never be too ready or too safe. And, with each drill we became more efficient. How safe are you and your guests on your boat? How are your life jackets? What is their condition, location and number? What about your fire extinguishers, flashlights, flares? When was the last time you checked? Are they easy to get to in an emergency and fully charged? Remember before using your fire extinguishers, rap on the side to loosen the extinguishing powder. It may

have packed and caked from sitting overtime. Your flares should be current and in-date. Have you read and fully understand how to use them? An emergency is not the time to learn how to use them. MAN-OVER-BOARD. You should have a float to throw that’s easy to get to. Most of our GPS have MOB to mark the spot. Have you tried it? A routine drill could be to throw something in the water and see how long it takes to get back to your mark. When someone falls overboard, it’s not going to be on a clear, sunny day. It’s probably going to be in a current or strong winds and waves or at night. YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO SAFE. Thank you Tom Nunan for arranging the boat trip for 44 folks from Life in Progress and Napa Personnel Systems. Bob and Nancy Weeks put on a delicious lunch. I wish all of you could have been there to see the happy faces and feel the excitement. I was proud to be part of it. Commodore Clay and Commadorable Mary hosted a wonderful Commodore’s cruise to Petaluma. Thank you for a beautiful weekend. Petaluma is really a fun town. Mary’s Saturday night party

Wow! what a great Commodore's Cruise; Mary Parker did an outstanding job in setting up the party on Saturday evening--it was the event to attend in Petaluma that night. The Parker's boat was strategically placed right in the center of the fleet ---this move had to be attributed to whom Mary selected to drive the boat. Fortunately she selected

Clay so his attendance and the name of the cruise all came together. Elizabeth and Bill (co-bar captains) were on my boat; a captain must select his crew keeping in mind operational priorities. There were two other Yacht Clubs in the harbor with us, however, there presence was insignificant to the jovial celebration that was dominated by NVYC. As Larry and I rise thru the chairs it is indeed evident that Clay and Mary have raised the bar on the Commodore Cruise and we have our work cut out for us. We are approaching that time of year that the nomination committee is forming to select the future officers and directors of the company. In conjunction with this, the various positions have to be filed for the functional areas of the club in 2010. We have many members that have routinely filed many positions of the club that to some degree become our unsung heroes that add a great deal of support and strength to the clubs success. Many of these functional heads continue in their position year after year and we as club members owe them a great deal of appreciation---there names are always listed in the monthly news letter and if you have the opportunity, acknowledge your appreciation for their efforts. There will be some turnover in some areas; and if you

Dirk Kruidenier Rear Commodore

Larry Wolfe Vice Commodore was outstanding with enough hordurves to feed the whole city. In fact there were some eating and drinking that didn’t look like Napa Yacht Clubbers. When we left Sunday at 8:00 A.M., the water was water ski smooth. Vice Commodore, Larry Wolfe

have an inclination to enjoy a rewarding experience, please notify your current officers or directors that you have an interest in a particular area. THERE IS ONE OTHER AREA THAT IS CHALLENGING THE SUCCESS OF THE CLUB; AND THAT IS THE RENEWAL OF THE LEASE. MOST OF OUR MEMBERSHIP ARE CITIZENS OF NAPA AND WE NEED TO APPLY SOME PRESSURE ACROSS THE BOARD TO GET THE CITY COUNSEL AND MANAGER TO MOVE ON EXTENDING NVYC'S LEASE. IF ANY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP HAVE CONTACTS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE POWERS TO BE OF THE CITY, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO EMPLOY SOME MILD PRESSURE TO MAKE THEM AWARE THAT THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE TO YOU. We are now in the second half of the year and NVYC activities are winding down---all of us should should try to enjoy as many of the remaining activities as possible ---they are rewarding and enjoyable. dirk kruidenier 'the rear'

Land Cruisers to Solano Y. C.

July 24, 25, 26

·Solano Y.C. located off Highway 12, one mile east of Interstate 80, Take the Highway 12 exit and proceed to the Suisun City business district off ramp onto Civic Center Blvd. Drive straight on Civic Center Blvd to the end, turning into the very last right-hand driveway in the Court. The SYC Clubhouse and parking lot are on the left. Additional public parking is on the right. 703 Civic Center Blvd. 38 14.34 North , 12 02.26 West, · 38.242056,-122.038729

Guest dock inside

Harold Diehl

Bob Dahling

Solano Y. C. past “Members of the year” ready to greet NAPA VALLEY YACHT CLUB cruisers ( land & water )

·38 14.34 North , ·122 02.26 West, · · 38.242056, ·122.038729

Guest dock inside

Hunter Cut 33 09.321 N. 122 03.107 W

July 24, 25, 26

Commodore Cruise– Petaluma

By Lynn Pritchett, Special to the Register On June 14 members of the Napa Valley Yacht Club headed out on a lovely Sunday cruise and barbecue, hosting 40 clients of Napa Personnel Systems and the Life in Progress Club. LIP is a self-advocacy group for working adults who have developmental disabilities. The organization’s meetings provide an open forum to discuss life issues, invite guest speakers to give insight and information on various topics and provide exciting gatherings that promote cultural enrichment. Napa Personnel Systems is part of Napa Valley Support Services, which assists more than 250 developmentally disabled adults in Napa Valley by providing job placement and training, supporting an art gallery and other projects, including LIP. Members of LIP, their job coaches and 24 members of the Napa Valley Yacht Club, led by job coach and yacht club member Tom Nunan, participated in the cruise. Ten boats owned by yacht club members took the group on the Napa River. Afterwards, the guests were treated to grilled hamburgers with all the fixin’s and sides at the clubhouse on Riverside Drive. The appreciation of the attendees was apparent by their smiles and the warm thanks they expressed as the festivities came to an end. The Napa Valley Yacht Club, formed in 1987, encourages safety and courtesy on the water, promotes fellowship and fun through boating, encourages community involvement in river development and interacts with other yacht clubs. In addition to club dinners and social gatherings every Friday night, the club raises funds and raffles gift baskets to help provide food for seniors around the valley, offers free boat rides to veterans and others, sponsors cruise-outs to nearby yacht clubs and hosts cruise-ins from clubs around the bay. Club membership is open to membership of any person of good moral character with a sincere interest in boating. For more information, contact membership chair Evelyn Silveri at 255-1254.

Ten boats owned by yacht club members took the group on the Napa River. Afterwards, the guests were treated to grilled hamburgers with all the fixin’s and sides at the clubhouse on Riverside Drive. Photo’s by Phillip Champlin

Petaluma Cruise Out- Graziano’s Restaurant inside the VODKA FREEZER!!!!

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NAPA VALLEY YACHT CLUB 2009 CRUISE CALENDAR Cruise-In to club

Fourth of July

07/03 to 07/05

Kurt Stahr

Solano YC

Suisun

07/24 to 07/26

Bob Magoon

August

Benicia Y.C.

Peddlers’ Fair

08/07 to 08/09

Mark C.

September

Marin Y.C.

09/11 to 09/13

Kurt Stahr

JULY

Blue Wtr. Cruise

To Monterey

09/13 to 09/18

Ken Graham

October

Bay Cruise

Fleet Week

10/09 to 10/18

Scott Brown

November

Vallejo Y.C.

Trip to SF on Ferry

11/06 to 11/08

Norm Madsen

December

NVYC

X-Mas Parade

12/05/09

Kurt Stahr

South Beach

New Year’s

12/28 to 01/01

Larry Wolf

Kurt Stahr, NVYC Fleet Captain 2009 May 3, 2009

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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 Avi Strugo 224-8707 Bill Newton 224-0306 Nancy Weeks 253-2276 Tom Nunan 252-7928 Lynn Pritchett 255-6619 Staff Chairs - Vice Commodore Port Captain Bill Newton 224-0306 Galley: Clyde & Kathleen Smith 253-2168 Social Chair Mark & Nancy Lessler 257-9008 Bar Captain Kisliuk William/Elizabeth Frater 287-2627 OD Coordinator: Nancy Muellar & Lori Fultz 967-8836 (supplies) 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 Craig 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 Pending Sunshine Evelyn Silveri 255-1254 Christmas Seniors Karen Agnew 255-8115 PICYA Delegates Maxine Maas 255-4110 Clay Parker 224-0188 Larry Wolfe 253-9158 8 Bells Committee Evelyn Silveri 255-1254 Jackie Finnegan 255-6638 .

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Meeting called to order at NVYC Club House June 9, 2009, at 1745 hrs. Present: Charlie Agnew, Dirk Kruidenier, Jon Lander, Bill Newton, Tom Nunan, Lynn Pritchett, James Robbers, Avi Strugo, Bob Weeks, Nancy Weeks and Larry Wolfe. Excused: Clay Parker. A motion was made by Avi Strugo and seconded by Bill Newton to approve the previous month's minutes. As of June 1, 2009, we have $10,434 in checking and $114,180 in CDs. A motion was made by Tom Nunan and seconded by Lynn Pritchett to approve the financial report. Clay Newton is continuing to work on our website. We are in the process of expanding our liquor license to include the new deck. Application for a permit to enlarge our dock has been submitted. Our lease agreement negotiations with the City is continuing. Bob Weeks made a motion seconded by Bill Newton that the Club would pay for the cost of food for the up coming event we have sponsored at our Clubhouse for the Living in Progress group. Clubhouse usage by members: June 28, Bill Kuslick July 26, Bill Newton September 5, Clay & Mary Parker Meeting adjourned at 1815 hrs. Respectfully submitted, Bob Weeks, Secretary

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