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Perth Flying Squadron Newsletter
22nd May 2015
Edition #10
UPCOMING
CLUB FUNCTIONS
NEW CLUB MEMBERS
The Commodore, Committee and staff at PFSYC would like to extend a
very warm welcome to the following new Club members:
Friday 29th May
French Buffet
Lyn Moore
Vanesa Terzic
Michelle Morris
Nigel Richards
Jayson Watchorn
Daisy Campbell
Joanna Meredith
Christine Harper
We hope that you will join us in making them feel welcome.
FRENCH BUFFET – FRIDAY 29 MAY
Dine on traditional French food cooked by the very talented Chef’s from
Steve’s Bar & Cafe. Bookings are essential. Contact reception on
08 9386 6437 or email [email protected]
Bar Open from 2pm – 10pm
Food Served from 6.30pm – 8.30pm
$30.00 per person
$22.00 for children under 12
Live music by acoustic guitarist Jason Murch
WINTER BAR TRADING HOURS (27 APRIL – 27 SEPTEMBER)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
CLOSED
CLOSED
4pm - 8pm
CLOSED
2pm - 10pm
12pm - 3pm
SUNDAY
12pm - 6pm
Members Dining - Food Served 5.30pm to 8pm
Members Dining - Food Served 6pm to 8pm
Members Dining - Food Served 12pm to 2pm
Monthly Brunch - Food Served 8.30 to 11.30am
Members Dining – Food Served 12pm to 3pm
DINING AT PFSYC
Get your friends and family together and come down and enjoy a
delicious, specially designed menu by Steve’s Bar and Café, at Perth
Flying Squadron Yacht Club.
The club’s restaurant is now open every Wednesday night for dining; as
well as Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s (refer A La Carte Menu)
*Please note: “To Share” is available to order during all bar trading hours.
All other items are available as per ‘Members Dining’ times.
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CLUB
Hi Fellow Members,
I am one of the very few members that have gone to the club nearly
every Friday night, for the last ten years, to enjoy the company,
reasonable quality of food and fair prices for food and drinks.
Sadly, as we all know, the recent past has not been good to the extent
that the number of patrons has declined severely and the quality of the
food left much to be desired.
I have been very impressed with the change that has occurred with the
new caterers from Steve’s Bar and Café in Nedlands.
Last Friday I was very happy with the quality of the food, the prices were
good and the wait time for the meal was fine.
The purpose of this open letter is to say things are looking up and URGE
YOU TO GIVE THE CLUB YOUR SUPPORT BY PATRONISING THE CLUB WHEN
THE RESTAURANT IS OPEN. COME ON YOUR OWN OR BRING A GROUP.
We all know the club is going through a tough time and it is not helping
with low levels of support. I look forward with some optimism that we can
get back to the old days of booked out dinners and a full club house.
Ian Lonnie
THE LONELY RANGER
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
Please note that the Galley / Bar may close earlier than the scheduled
time on Saturday and Sunday if there are no members around. Members
are encouraged to call to confirm if open before coming down.
SAIL SECTION
STARTERS REQUIRED
We need more starters so if you are interested in volunteering please
email [email protected]. Ideal for the partners of our sailors who
don’t like getting their feet wet but still want to join in on the fun!
MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS
The Summer Season is coming to a close! We’ll be having the Members
presentations for summer season on Friday 5th June in the upstairs
Ballroom at the club. All welcome to attend.
SAILING FIXTURES
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Friday 5th June - Members Presentations
Sunday 7th June - Winter Frostbite Series @ 1330 hours
Sunday 21st June – Winter Frostbite Series @ 1330 hours
Congratulations to Bob Freeth on his win at Nedlands Yacht Club!
“Winner’s Trophy” for division ¾ for NYC Short Course Regatta 2014 / 2015
presented to Bob Freeth from Nedlands Yacht Club.
POWER SECTION
PFSYC CORK EVANS TIME TRIAL - Sunday 19th July
10am Start. Course 521. All members are welcome to attend the lunch
afterwards (even those who don't compete).
2015 POWER BOAT STATE TIME TRIALS - REGISTER NOW !!
Saturday 20th June
2nd State Heat Time Trial @ 1400 hours. Course #7
Saturday 18th July
3rd State Heat Time Trial @ 1400 hours. Course #11
Saturday 15th August
4th State Heat Time Trial @ 1400 hours. Course #6
Saturday 5th September
5th State Heat Time Trial @ 1400 hours. Course #3
Friday 18th September
CPYC PRIZE NIGHT @ 1900 hours hosted by Claremont Yacht Club
Any members interested in competing in any of the State Time Trials
please contact the office or Rear Commodore Givenchy Langer. These
events are open to all power boaties – even if you have no previous
experience! Let’s get PFSYC back on the Time Trial radar !!
Office – [email protected]
Givenchy - [email protected]
PFSYC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The PFSYC 2015 Annual General Meeting of Members is scheduled to take
place on Wednesday 17th June, commencing at 6.30pm in the Mele Bilo
Room at the club.
*Please note only Life, financial Ordinary and Country Members shall be
entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.
WORKING BEE – SUNDAY 14 JUNE
On Sunday 14th June, the Club is holding its second working Bee to bring
the Marina back to the shape it should be. But we need your assistance!
The Working Bee will commence at 9am through to 12pm with a free
sausage sizzle and drinks for the volunteers at 12pm.
If everyone volunteers a few hours each we can have this Marina back in
tip top shape in no time. Please volunteer some of your valuable time for
this great cause.
Please advise the office if you will be attending [email protected]
CONTRACTORS ON MEMBERS BOATS
We encourage all members to inform the office of any contractors
coming in to work on their boats and also advise the contractors that
they must report to office reception and sign in
REMINDER TO PEN / HARDSTAND LESSEES
Reminder to all pen and hardstand lessees that you must advise the club
if another boat, other than your registered boat with the club, is
occupying your pen or hardstand.
LOST AND FOUND
A pair of reading glasses found on the club AA Jetty has been handed in
to the office last week. If these may belong to you please come to the
office between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – ELECTRICAL LEADS
As a result of the current electrical repair work on the Jetties, is has been
identified that a number of electrical extension leads used by boat
owners do not meet specifications, and some of them are downright
dangerous.
As a matter of urgency, please ensure that your electrical extension leads
are “IP 56” or “IP 66”. This means that the extension lead MUST have
waterproof plugs. If they do not have waterproof plugs on them moisture
may seep into the connection; if moisture gets in, it could shut down the
power supply to the entire jetty.
Please feel free to contact the Bosun should you need any further
information
AGM TIME!
Calling all businesses that are required to hold an AGM this year.
The Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club is the perfect place to do host this.
We will take the hassle out of the setup and catering.
Boasting 2 function rooms, ample free parking and brand new function
packages there is plenty of choice to suit every businesses budget. Who
could pass up the opportunity to have an AGM with sea views so close to
the Perth CBD. Remember all full members will receive 20% off the room
hire if booked and organised by that member.
Please contact the Club’s Functions Manager, Julieann, for more
information and bookings. [email protected]
Turn your unwanted spare boat parts into cash!
Doesn’t have to be just boat parts, anything nautical is good
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Annual Membership fees were due on the 1st April 2015. If you have not
yet paid, your account is now overdue and payment is required
immediately. Please contact (08) 9386 6437
Any members who have not been in contact with the office will incur a
late payment administration fee of $100
FORMATION OF SUB-COMMITTEES
To take the Club forward into the future, the Committee is seeking to
establish a number of Sub-Committees comprised of Members.
Pens and Mooring Sub-Committee – Chaired by the Rear Commodore
Pens and Mooring. This committee will assist with the maintenance and
rectification of the Marina, as well as having a hand in the development
of new opportunities such as B Jetty and Protecting C, D, E, and F
Jetties. Contact Rear Commodore Pens and Moorings – Mr Hugh
Bamford.
Sailing and Regatta Sub-Committee – Chaired by the Rear Commodore
Regatta. This committee will look after all sailing and regatta activities, as
well as liaising with other clubs and creating more events. Approach all
sail members and engage them to become more involved and
active. Contact Rear Commodore Regatta – Mr Bob Freeth.
Power and Social Committee – Chaired by the Rear Commodore
Power. This committee will assist in engaging the members and rebuilding
the camaraderie that once existed. Social events and functions should
be a regular occurrence, along with regular working bees. Contact Rear
Commodore Power – Mr Givenchy Langer.
Please support your Club where it needs it most, your participation is
essential for the future of the Club
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