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M AT H E W S YA C H T C L U B
390 Yacht Club Road • P. O. Box 671 • Mathews, VA 23109 • 804-725-3165
Chartered June 2, 1949
37°27.8’N / 76°18.6’W
COMMODORE
DECKLINES
Thomas E. Flounders, III
he roof construction covering the deck is
underway, and skylights are included; see
the Vice Commodore’s article for a
progress report.
percent late fee will be assessed and membership
will be suspended until dues and late fee are
received. Members who do not pay by the last day in
February will be automatically dropped from
membership. To make sure everyone gets billed in a
Due to the generosity of so many members, the
timely manner, we will mail invoices around the
Skylight Campaign exceeded the goal for raising
middle of December.
funds to cover their cost. It is a tribute to our
Mark and Jo-Ann will again this year organize an
members showing such support, and exemplifies the
effort to support a couple of local families identified by
pride we all feel about our MYC. The excess
Social Services as needing assistance at
money will go toward an open house after
Christmas time. Members have been
the project is complete.
very generous in the past, and it is a
Be sure to read the Rear
Christmas is a day of meaning good way for us to share with
Commodore’s article for details
others a joyous holiday season.
and traditions...
about our New Years Eve
If you would like to
Gala. Reservations are a
participate, ask either Mark
must and require advance
or Jo-Ann how you can
payment no later than
help.
Friday, December 19th. It
The club will be closed
will be a festive occasion
during January 2015, to
and, keeping with past
allow the staff time off
tradition for those wanting
and to complete our
an early evening, we will
annual cleanup and
celebrate “Mathews
...a special day repairs. We reopen on
Midnight” at 11 p.m.
Thursday, February 5th,
spent in the warm circle with
However, the band will
the installation of the
continue until midnight
of family and friends. 2015 Board of Directors
when we will have a
scheduled at 5 p.m.; all
— Margaret Thatcher
champagne toast and a light
active and honorary members
breakfast.
are invited and encouraged to
As mentioned last month, our
attend. Uniform will be MYC winter
Annual Membership Meeting is
formal or coat and tie. Our traditional
scheduled for Thursday, December 4, at 7:00
Thursday Mom’s Home Cooking meal will
p.m. Please read the announcement letter carefully
follow, so be sure to make reservations for the dinner.
and consider appointing a proxy if you are an active
Our first Friday Night Buffet will be the next day,
member and cannot attend. This meeting is
February 6th.
important because we will elect the 2015 Board of
The next issue of Decklines will be the February
Directors. One of the best receptions of the year will
issue. Best wishes for a merry and joyous holiday
follow.
season.
A reminder about annual dues; they are to be
... and, Fair Winds
paid by February 1st. If not paid on time, a ten (10)
IN
MEMORIAM
28th
adly, we announce the October
passing of Patricia Chadwell, the wife of
William C. Chadwell, Jr., a member since
1994. We know all members join us in
extending our heartfelt condolences to William
and the entire Chadwell family.
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MANTEL
OF THE MONTH
rightening the dining room for the holiday
season, this month’s mantel is the creative
work of Beverly Garrett.
So, when you see Beverly around
the club this month, make sure you
give her a big thank you for her
artistic effort.
December
2014
ABOARD SHIP
Annual Membership
Meeting
Rockfish Tournament
Christmas Buffet
New Year’s Gala
COMMODORE
Thomas E. Flounders, III
(804) 725-4455
[email protected]
VICE COMMODORE
Michael W. Francisco
(804) 725-9324
[email protected]
REAR COMMODORE
Marilyn J. Cotter Tucker
(804) 725-9532
[email protected]
FLEET CAPTAIN
Donald “Chip” Kinsey
(804) 725-2281
[email protected]
SECRETARY
M. Godwin Jones
(804) 776-8387
[email protected]
TREASURER
Paul Vanden Bout
(804) 725-1835
[email protected]
FLEET SURGEON
Ralph E. “Ted” Williams
(804) 695-0831
[email protected]
CLUB MANAGER &
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Mark Letchworth
(804) 725-3165 (Club)
[email protected]
MYC WEBSITE
www.mathewsyachtclub.com
DECKLINES
December 2014
REAR COMMODORE
VICE COMMODORE
SECRETARY
Marilyn Cotter Tucker
Michael Francisco
Godwin Jones
ast month we enjoyed a
wonderful "Thank You" volunteer
reception for all of the members
and members-in-waiting who
have given their time and talents to the
Mathews Yacht Club throughout the
year. There were about 100 of you
who answered the call to help keep our
club running and looking good.
onstruction of the roof over the
deck and improvements to our
electrical system are moving
along on schedule. We expect to have
the improvements ready for our New
Year’s Eve Party.
Please plan to "answer the call" and
attend the December 4th Annual Meeting.
This is the time when we come together to
elect officers and determine the course of
the following year.
Mark and the crew are planning a
wonderful Christmas Buffet on December
19th, which will be the last buffet until next
February. Make your reservations early as
it is always well attended. Mom's Home
Cooking ceased at the end of November,
and will also begin again in February.
We’re all looking forward to our New
Year's Eve Party. . . .note that there are
early reservation and early payment
requirements. The party kicks off at 7:00
PM, and includes dancing to "Strokin"
under the new deck roof. We will
celebrate "Mathews Midnight" at 11:00 PM,
and then again at 12 midnight with
champagne and breakfast.
Here's wishing you and your families a
wonderful and safe holiday season. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Looking ahead:
• February 5th, Installation of 2015 Board
of Directors, followed by Mom's Home
Cooking
• February 6th. First Friday Buffet of 2015
• February 13th, Mardi Gras Buffet
• February 14th, Valentine's Ball, dancing
to "Out on a Limb", whom you enjoyed at
the 65th anniversary celebration.
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Paul Zahn (center) expounds on the
benefits of volunteering to Martha Story
and Bill Burry at the Volunteers’ Reception.
The new roof
over the deck
will expand the
usefulness of
the deck area
for club
members and
private events.
Early framing underway This will also
save the cost
of tent rentals in the future.
The new face of Mathews Yacht Club on
Stutts Creek really illustrates to any visitor
by boat, that we are “The Best Little Yacht
Club on the Chesapeake Bay”. This is an
improvement that we all can be proud of.
Thank you to the ” Roof Over the Deck
Committee” members, Stacy Turner, Loyd
White and
Dave
Montgomery,
for their advice
and dedicated
work in
planning this
project.
The Mathews
Roof & Skylights in place Yacht Club
Board of
Directors should also be commended for
their wise vision to the future for our club
with these improvements. The new roof
over the deck and replacement of the
existing roof adds a significant
improvement
to the
appearance of
our club. We
only have one
opportunity to
make a first
impression.
These
improvements
New Up-to-code Electrics will make that
important first
impression to
our members, guest and visitors, which
says we are a quality Yacht Club.
By covering the deck we are less
impacted by weather and will be able to
extend the uses of the deck area.
Electrical improvements make our electrical
system safer and satisfy current needs and
offer future expansion.
The quality of this project speaks for
itself. Take time to go by the Club and
check out the work.
Enjoy the Holiday Season with your
family and friends. Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
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he Board of Directors approved
four membership applications at
its November 18 meeting.
The approved applicants have been
placed on the Waiting List, a current copy
of which is posted on the club bulletin
board:
Sarah T. Caramia of Savannah, GA;
Sponsor: Martha Ellen Traband
Paul Gibson of Crozet;
Sponsor: John Machen
Harlan F. Seymour of Glen Allen;
Sponsor: Jim Coling
Richard H. Conder of Cobbs Creek;
Sponsor: Paul Vanden Bout
Four new applications were presented
to the Board on November 18. The names
of the applicants are posted on the bulletin
board until the Board meeting on
December 16 so that any member may
comment.
Brian K. Ingram of Moon;
Sponsor: Bill Bottoms
Deborah Houff of Moon;
Sponsor: Marilyn Tucker
Barry G. Dofflemyer of Earlysville;
Sponsor: Jim Richards
Archie Q. Frost of Onemo;
Sponsor Tim Hill
The four new applications bring the total
in 2014 to 23 which is good but still lower
than previous three years. There are
currently 43 members waiting for activation
of membership.
Please keep the Secretary informed of
any address, phone or e-mail address
changes - [email protected].
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(l to r) Jo-Ann Letchworth, Doug Sier,
Jeannie Tatterson, & Mark Letchworth. Doug & Jeannie won for best costume.
DECKLINES
December 2014
FLEET CAPTAIN
THE SALE LOFT
Donald “Chip” Kinsey
OUR CRUISING SEASON for 2014
has come to an end.
A committee composed of Dan
Desmond, Chip Kinsey, and 2013 Cruiser of
the Year, Bill Burry, met to decide on the
2014 Mathews Yacht Club Cruiser of the
Year. We came to a decision and the
winner will be announced at the MYC
Annual Meeting. During the selection
process the committee discussed the small
number of nominees put forward by the
membership.
In an attempt to increase interest in the
Cruiser of the Year, I, as Fleet Captain,
have decided to make the award a
perpetual trophy, that will be kept in the
Club. The winner will receive an engraved
glass, the same as all of the Cruise
Captains for the year, and will have his/her
name engraved on a silver bowl that will be
displayed in the Club. This is a common
practice in many other Yacht Clubs and I
want to see if handling the award in this
way increases interest.
Because Vashti’s in Gloucester
Courthouse is moving, I obtained a very
nice silver bowl for the award. If there is no
change in interest in the award over the
course of next year the policy can be
reviewed.
Cruise Captains for 2014 were Chip
Kinsey, Godwin Jones, Ali Abbasi, Will
Story and Jim Coling, and all will be
presented with engraved glasses at the
Annual Meeting. Thanks to all of the
members who participated in the 2014
MYC Cruises. I hope to see even more
participants in 2015.
FOR SALE – “Suncatcher” 1994 Island Packet 40.
Located at slip C-28 Mathews Yacht Club.
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Contact: Jerry McElroy 804-694-7088 N
FOR SALE – EZ Floating Dock; light beige,
modular floating dock is 20’ x 13’- 4”; allows
stowage of a 16 to 20 ft. vessel; includes winch,
rollers, spare couplers and coupler-in-the-water
installation tool. Located in Mathews; $4,500.
Contact: Jack Ainslie 757-633-6540. New Price!
FOR SALE – 1999 / 2000 model Cannon®
Magnum 20 DT Electric Downriggers w/ 24" fixed
booms, 250 ft. of SS cable, mechanical
linecounter, rod holder and single universal line
release; they have Cannon's fish-attracting fixed
Positive Ion Control system; swivel not
included. Used only in freshwater; over $2,500
value; new price $600. Just in time for Rockfish
season
Contact: Dave at 804-306-5183
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FOR SALE – 10' Potomac 100ES, sit-in, kayak w/
double blade paddle and small storage compt.
Color olive green. Like new cond. $200.
Contact: Ted Williams, (804)695-0831 or email,
[email protected]
FOR SALE – 32' Trojan cruiser; 13' beam & 30"
draft; twin 350 Horizon engines, fuel injected &
Elec. ignition; 4 fuel tanks new in 2004; new
exhaust manifolds & hot water heater in 2008; 2
helm positions, down w/compass, depth/fish
finder, marine & fm/am radios; up w/hard top
bimini, compass, depth/fish finder, Garmin chart
plotter, auto pilot & marine radio; swim platform &
10' Walker Bay dinghy, w/full sail kit & oars.
Asking $22,999.
Contact: John Machen 804 725 3099
FOR SALE - New Item—Fortress FX, 55 32 lb
aluminum anchor, EC, includes chain and rode;
suitable for 50 - 60 ft boat; cost new > $1000;
asking $450.
1998 Kawasaki STX1100 Jet Ski; 2- place, 120 HP;
new engine, jet drive and battery. 2005 trailer.
$3500.
Also, 2007 Honda 15 HP, 4-stroke OBM; used 1 hour,
too much power for my inflatable. $2000.
Contact: Davie Cottrell 804-815-9347 or email
[email protected]
MYC HOURS
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
Fridays
Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a Unique Stocking Stuffer, or that
Special Something for the Special Someone?
DINING RESERVATIONS
CALL 804 725-3165
www.mathewsyachtclub.com
MYC Regalia
Makes the Perfect Gift
Pins and Pendants, Burgees and Badges
Shirts, Caps, and much, much more.
All Proudly Displaying the MYC Logo
...all moderately priced
and on display at the club.
NEWS FOR
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ubmissions to Decklines and
The Sale Loft are welcome,
and should be sent by the 15th
of the month to the Decklines Editor.
email:
[email protected]
snail mail:
8903 Milbrae Place
Richmond, VA 23236
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December
2014
MATHEWS YACHT CLUB
Yacht Club Road
P. O. Box 671
Mathews, VA 23109
Coming in February
The club reopens for 2015
with all the events you’ve
come to love.
November 19, 2014
Dear Fellow Member:
The Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7:00
p.m. to register and to receive a blank ballot. Only active members and
those holding valid proxies may vote.
The meeting agenda will comply with By-laws § 2.5.1.4. and includes a
review of the past year, a review of the approved 2015 budget, election of
the 2015 officers and directors, and the opportunity to address any
questions or comments.
The Nominating Committee has recommended the following slate for the
2015 Board of Directors:
Commodore: Mr. Thomas E. Flounders, III
Vice Commodore: Mr. 5DOSK(³7HG´:LOOLDPV
Rear Commodore: Mr. Daniel Edward Reno
Fleet Captain: Mr. 'RQDOG³&KLS´.LQVH\-U
Secretary: Mr. M. Godwin Jones
Treasurer: Mr. Henry W. Moncure, II
Fleet Surgeon: Mr. David N. Johnson
Directors:
Mr. -RVHSK&³-RH´$UQROG
Mr. 5LFKDUG*³'LFN´+HOOLHU
Dr. A. H. ³Pete´ Jennette
Mr. Steven Leap
Any member may nominate additional candidates for any of the above
positions. The proposed nominee must consent to serve and must have
been a Club member for a minimum of two years. Candidates for
Commodore and Vice Commodore must have served a minimum of two
years in any capacity on the Board. This service need not be current or
consecutive. Bring a pen in case a ballot is required.
We need a minimum of 40 active members to conduct business. If you
cannot attend, you may designate a proxy per By-laws § 2.5.1.6. The
proxy form must be requested in writing by the active member from
the Secretary and the completed form must be received by the
Secretary no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled membership
meeting. All active and honorary members and spouses are invited and
encouraged to attend the reception and open bar after the meeting.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your support during the
past year. I look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Flounders, III
Commodore
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Michael W. Francisco
(804) 725-9324
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Marilyn J. Cotter Tucker
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Donald (Chip) Kinsey, Jr.
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M. Godwin Jones
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Ralph E. (Ted) Williams
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Mark K. Letchworth
(804) 725-3165
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