February 2015 Commodore: Jim Test [email protected] Cell: 410-610-7012 Vice Commodore: Greg Edwards [email protected] Home: 703-507-8725 Rear Commodore: Harriet Bean [email protected] Cell: (301) 862-2840 Secretary: Sally Dressel [email protected] Home: 240-237-8859 Treasurer: John Wittman [email protected] Cell: 703-675-4469 Fleet Captain: Paul Altman [email protected] Cell: (240) 463-6051 Measurer: Liz Reisman [email protected] Cell: (240) 925-4648 Trustee: Charles O’Brien [email protected] Cell: (301) 904-8931 Trustee: Brian Winsor [email protected] (240) 682-4557 IPC: Paula Hajos [email protected] Cell: 240-432-5504 Jan 20-29: Fawcett Seminars Jan 29-Feb 1: Baltimore Boat Show Jan 31: First Aid/CPR Course Feb 1-22: Walking with Washington Tours Feb 3- 26: Fawcett Seminars Feb 4-8: Atlantic City International Power Boat Show Feb 5-26: Winter Seminar Series Feb 6-8: Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show Feb 6-7: Polar Plunge Feb 12-16: Miami International Boat Show Feb 13-15: Ocean City Seaside Boat Show Feb 14-15: Fishing and Boating Flea Market Feb 20-22: Richmond Boat Show Feb 21: Fisherman’s Flea Market Feb 22: Bass Class Mar 13-15: Philadelphia Boat Show Mar 28: Board Meeting Only Apr 11: CYC Spring Clean-up Apr 17-19: Bay Bridge Boat Show Apr 24-25: Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Apr 25: Membership Meeting and Event May 23: Flag Raising/Pool Opening/ Blessing of the Fleet May 24: Shakedown Cruise The Commodore’s Bridge 2015 started as another fun year of CYC events. We had perfect weather with great views of Solomons Harbor and the Thomas Johnson Bridge from the upstairs party room at Stoney’s Kingfisher Restaurant. PC Greg Edwards and RC Harriet Bean put together our Change of Watch program and PC Phil Deming performed as the Master of Ceremonies, and kept the program on track. The crab cakes and Bloody Mary’s were delicious and added to the camaraderie. CBYCA Commodore Tom Kenavan and Rear Commodore Sally Kenevan joined us for our membership meeting, COW & lunch. We have four standing committees with open positions: Nominating, Membership, Buildings and Grounds, and Long Range Planning. The Nominating Committee can be chaired by any Past Commodore and requires Board of Trustees approval. The following members are going to lead these committees: Membership: Sally Dressel Buildings & Grounds: Greg Edwards Long Range Planning: Jim Test Nominating Committee: TBD 1 If you would like to participate, e-mail me at: [email protected] Please sign up to sponsor an event with RC Harriet. Nobody is going to like my disgusting, cold beans & franks entrée at the pot luck, NON-SPONSORED, dinners. Jim Test, Commodore. Hold These Dates: th Board Meeting Only: March 28 Spring Clean-up and Work Day – th April 11 Kick-off Event: th April 25 Around the Grounds/ Vice Commodore CYC spring workday is scheduled for April 11, 2015. We will be putting together a task list and getting it out to everyone ahead of time. If you have a project or task idea please let us know. We will be reviewing the survey / inspection of the Club and cottages done on Saturday 11/29/14 by HomesR Us and putting together a priority list. We will focus on the Clubhouse first. We are working towards a new design for the closet in the Kitchen. PC Dick Bean has agreed to lead this project. One Picnic Table will be purchased and put out on Club property for consideration for replacing the others. The Posted Reservations Calendar on the CYC Web Site (www.cycchesapeake.com) is in the process of being updated to 2015. Reservations should be emailed to me at [email protected]. I will collect the payments for the Clubhouse rooms and Cottage 5 rentals then reservation information passed on to John Carey who will post it on our Website. The reservation is not officially scheduled until the check, made out to CYC, is received at: Greg Edwards 7114 Camp Alger Ave. Falls Church, VA 22042 Clubhouse and Room Rates; Bean Room Rental $150 per day Cottage #5 $65 per night, $400 per week # 5 Supplemental Pet Fee$10 per night Commodore’s Room #1 $55 per night Vice Commodore’s Room #2 $50 per night Rear Commodore’s Room #3 $40 per night NOTE: Member/renter is responsible for cleaning upon check-out. As members we are all responsible for keeping our Clubhouse property and grounds clean and safe. If you see anything you feel needs attention please let me know via email or phone call 703507-8725. participation is needed to complete the year. Don’t be shy. Step up. Grab a friend to co-host with you. There is always plenty of help to assist in hosting an event. If you desire to use a caterer, I have a list of those who have worked at CYC before and some new suggestions. Or if you want to prepare your own specialty for the members to enjoy we would appreciate you doing so. You can reach me anytime by email at [email protected] or phone 301-904-9967 (cell) and 301-8622840 (home).Contact me any time to discuss your selection. Dine, dance, visit, be merry and enjoy the New Year at CYC. Harriet Bean, Rear Commodore Cruisin’ Fleet Captain Happy New Year, and start those engines! V/C Greg Edwards CYC Events/ Rear Commodore Corinthian just celebrated another one of our fine traditions, the “Change of Watch”. Members attended the swearing in of your 2015 Board of Trustees, kicking off the 112th year of Corinthian Yacht Club. This year’s COW was held at Kingfishers Bar and Grill on Solomon’s Island - a beautiful boating site for this ceremony. Now let’s head over to another beautiful boating site on Jutland Creek to Corinthian Yacht Club, where more traditions will occur. CYC has nine events on schedule for the year. The May, August and November events are truly CYC traditions. The other events will be themes designated by our volunteer hosts. Reviewing the attached event calendar you can see several hosts and co-hosts have made their selection. More Our first cruise is scheduled for the weekend of the Flag Raising. Destination is Coles Point Plantation. If you have suggestions for cruising destinations, please contact me. Paul Altman, Fleet Captain [email protected] Dollars and Cents/ Treasurer Hello to Corinthians! The First Quarter 2015 invoices have gone out January 1st. I am happy to report that already 15 payments have been received in the first week. Please make every effort to pay by the end of January. It helps our cash flow and makes bookkeeping much easier. Electric rates – I have been studying the electric rates we charge slip holders vs. what SMECO charges us. We are being charged on the average 17.2 cents a kwh and are charging our members 16 cents a kwh. I have suggested to the board that we raise the charge for 2015 to 18 cents a kwh to cover our costs. The board has agreed to this change. Budget – Some time in late January I should be receiving year end revenue and expense numbers from our Accountants and will then compare them with our budget. When known, I will report the results and will start working on this year’s budget. That’s all for now. Can’t wait for Spring ! Your Treasurer, John Wittman Membership/Secretary all The Bank Accounts as of January 7, 2015 are as follows: Operating Heritage Entertainment approved a transfer of $N from the Operating Account to the Heritage Account. These transfers will take place in the next week or two. The Heritage account is used for capital improvements. We project several projects needed in the next year where at least some of this money will be needed. Rest assured we will keep you posted on the expenditures. Most of these items are of major importance and will help to lengthen the life of the Club’s facilities. $NN $NN $NN The board has approved a transfer from the Entertainment Account to the Heritage Account in the amount of $N Also it has 2 Members please review your contact information in the 2014 CYC Directory now. If there are corrections or new information, please forward that information to Liz Reisman at [email protected]. Liz will be completing the Directory over the next few weeks to be ready for distribution this Spring. If interested in volunteering to be part of the Membership Committee please contact me, Sally Dressel at [email protected]. We are looking for exciting “Seas” to market CYC! Pat Krisko is recovering at Carriage Hill Nursing Home in Bethesda following surgery for a broken hip. CYC is wishing Pat a speedy recovery. Nancy Schatz is finally on the road to recovery after several weeks in the hospital. She is at home resting with Bud. Bud continues to “hang in there”. Covered Slips A3 – 50ft x 18ft Long time member, Shirley Franklin, passed away on January 13th. A memorial service was held on Monday, January 19th. If you wish to send condolences to her family, please send to Vince and Shirley’s daughter : Theresa Doubleday 7924 Lobelia Lane Springfield, VA 22152 Good news on the Ryland front-P/C Ron Ryland is finally off treatments and starting to exercise and regain his strength. “Nurse Judy” continues to assist his miraculous recovery! They express their gratitude for continued cards, calls and prayers—all are most appreciated. C4 – 40ft x 20ft C5 – 40ft x 16ft C8 – 40ft x 16ft Sally Dressel Secretary, CYC Season’s Greeting to All at CYC, Ridge, MD. This is the 1974 Christmas Greeting we sent the Christmas I joined CYC, Ridge. December 1974, Forty Years ago, and we enjoyed every minute at CYC, Inc. Ridge MD. We hope to see you all again Soon. Sincerely, P/C + Mrs. John H. Krisko, III CYC ’89 + Crew Seasons Greeting and a truly Outstanding new Cruising 2015 Aloha, P/C JH Krisko CYC ‘89 D2 – 30ft x 16ft D3 – 30ft x 16ft D4 – 30ft x 12ft E1 – 30ft x 12ft E2 – 30ft x 12ft E3 – 40ft x 18ft E4 – 40ft x 18ft E6 – 60ft x 23ft E7 – 60ft x 23ft E8 – 60ft x 23ft E9 – 60ft x 25ft E10 – 60ft x 25ft F1 – 30ft x 15ft F2 – 30ft x 15ft Slip requests must be in writing (e-mail OK) and assignments require Board of Trustees approval and are based on seniority: Respectfully submitted, Note from The Krisko Family at Christmas 2014: B3 – 40ft x 16ft B4 – 35ft x 16ft B5 – 40ft x 16ft B6 – 35ft x 16ft B10 – 35ft x 16ft B11 – 40ft x 16ft B14 – 35ft x 16ft B15 – 40ft x 16ft B16 – 35ft x 16ft C1 – 40ft x 18ft C2 – 40ft x 20ft On a sad note, Shirley Franklin passed away January 13, 2015. Vincent and Shirley were long time members of CYC. May they rest in peace. Several CYC families continue to need your thoughtful support: Elizabeth Marcoux, John and Pat Krisko. A4 – 40ft x 18ft A6 -- 40ft x 18ft A7 – 50ft x 18ft Open Slips C9 – 40ft x 26ft Around the Docks (Measurer) SLIP ASSIGNMENTS: Good News. We will have four of our empty slips filled next spring: 1 new member, 2 new boats, & 1 returnee. The Board approved Slip D-1 to Jim Tapp effective 3/1/15. Congratulations on your new boat! Boat owners are reminded to check their boats and dock lines periodically throughout the winter months. We've had some very windy days and some low tides. SLIPS AVAILABLE: (See updated dock diagram on the bulletin board.) 3 For future correspondence regarding slip assignments, please contact our new Measurer, Elizabeth “Liz” Reisman via phone or email: Cell: (240) 925-4648 Email: [email protected] The following are the comments delivered by Commodore Jim Test at the Corinthian Yacht Club Change of Watch Ceremony January 10, 2015. Thank you for coming out for our Change of Watch. Thank you to the members & Thank you to our CBYCA Guests for participating in our tradition of passing on the gavel. Thank you, Past Commodore Phil Deming, our Master of Ceremonies. Traditions. A funny thing happened on the way to the Lectern today; after the nominating committee announced their selection for the 2015 Board, I decided to poll the nominees about uniforms. I e-mailed my suggestion to the new board that we adopt a less formal attire. My idea was to lighten the burden on new people serving on the board. A more utilitarian uniform, like a Blue blazer with khakis, would be easier on the pocket book. I was told, in no uncertain terms, to forget that dumb idea. This yacht club is in its second century and we have traditions, was the reply to my email. I thought about the message, “Don’t change our traditions”. So, that is why I selected “Traditions” as the theme for this COW. The word TRADITION is derived from the Latin word, TRADERE, which means to “hand-over (to posterity)”, to “Give for Safe-keeping”. Traditions are not laws or rules; they are the thread of history that resides in our memory and are part of our soul. Our traditions are what define & identify us. Traditions bind us together. We have a responsibility to pass these traditions forward, to provide those that come after us with the correct course to follow. One of our CYC traditions is to pass down uniform items to new board members. John Kaufmann, a much respected Past Commodore, passed away last fall, while on his boat. John’s widow, Karen, got in touch with the Board and offered his uniform items to us. I met with Karen one cold December day at Corinthian to exchange those items. As we moved the box of clothes to my car, she pulled back one shirt. “My daughters won’t let me give this one away”, she said. Karen then told me about an old custom that seems to have faded away. She held up the shirt so I could see the logo and inscription: “Past Commodore”. She said, “All of the Past Commodores used to wear these shirts to the monthly events. It was nice to see. My daughters loved to see the members in their Past Commodore shirts”. This poignant example of the importance of tradition moved me to try to resurrect this simple tradition. If it is important to our young people, it is doubly important to the club. As a token of our gratitude for her service, I would like to present to Paula, this “Past Commodore” shirt. I ask Paula, and all past Commodores, to wear past commodore shirts to our functions, so we can show our respect and admiration to those who have so served. I am proud to carry on the Corinthian dress uniform tradition; today, I am especially honored to be wearing the dress uniform last worn by Past Commodore John Kaufmann. Artifacts as Tradition. One of our club artifacts is the beautiful, wood-inlaid, six foot, ships helm wheel in the Bean room. Why is it there? Following my theme of traditions, I began to read up on the history of Corinthian. That artifact was presented to the club by a member, shortly after the 250 foot Gun Boat, Monadnock, was scrapped in 1923. Monadnock. The Native American word for big, honking, war canoe? Not exactly! Actually, it’s the Native American word for an isolated mountain or geological knob. The USS Monadnock fought in two wars, in two Oceans. There are pictures, on line, of the Monadnock firing on Fort Fisher, NC in the Civil War. After that war, Monadnock steamed around The Horn to California. In the Pacific, she fought in the Spanish American War in the Philippine’s and was later assigned to patrol in China. Another artifact I want to mention is our ceremonial flag in the club house. That flag is held on a stand fabricated by Past Commodore Dick Bean. The base of the stand is a propeller, donated by Doug Dais, the proprietor of the Boatyard at Harry Hogan. The flag, itself, came from the last Submarine that Past Commodore Ron Ryland served on. Commodore Test holding a copy of CYC History – 1903 - 1933 4 Another of our customs is the cannon firing at the annual flag raising ceremony. Last year, Past Commodore Jim Tapp purchased, at auction, the right for his grandson to fire the cannon. It was heartwarming to see this young boy show up to fire the cannon in his Boy Scout uniform. Maybe this is a tradition we could continue. I would like to see the young people included in our club events. We could make it a point to honor a child or grandchild of a member in this way. New 2015 Trustees: Charles O’Brien and Brian Winsor Denise Logsdon John Carey Andrea Storey 24 Jan 24 Jan 28 Jan Caroline Brandhagen 29 Jan Fredric L. Spain Harriet Bean 2 Feb 3 Feb James Test Sigrid Stiles James Bonham Noreen Farrell P/C Ronald Ryland 4 Feb 13 Feb 15 Feb 19 Feb 19 Feb P/C John H. Krisko, III 23 Feb Rosemary Tapp Eine Wittman 23 Feb 1 Mar Cathy Schrader 3 Mar Jerry Murrell Edlu Thom 14 Mar 24 Mar Bob Ricketts 31 Mar Heads up! The Frigate L’Hermione will be visiting five Chesapeake Bay Ports this summer! L’Hermione is a French Tall Ship, which is an accurate replica of the same vessel that carried the Marquis de Lafayette to America 1780. It is a 213 ft. tall ship, departing France and heading from Yorktown to Halifax, and then back to France. Dates of its bay destinations are: June 5-7: Yorktown June 9: Mount Vernon June 10-11: Alexandria June 15-17: Annapolis June 19-21: Baltimore So, we have opportune times to see this magnificent tall ship several times: between the Yorktown and Mt. Vernon trip (probably on June 8th, and June 12-13 when the ship is traveling from Alexandria to Annapolis. If we learn more, we will make that information available. Want to own a real sweetheart that's a joy to both sail and look at? My 1976 Cape Dory Typhoon, Carib Breeze, could be yours for only $4,300. At nearly 40 years old you won't find a nicer one. There's no motor (it's a sailboat!), nor trailer but she's in a landslip and ready for spring. I'll commission and rig her in the spring and even provide lessons for the non-sailor! Contact Chuck at 301-481-6669 or [email protected]. CBYCA Visitors: RC Sally Kenevan, and Commodore Tom Kenevan Carib Breeze The French Tall Ship L’Hermione Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association Potomac River Guide From Chesapeake Bay Magazine, the following Lessons Learned regarding anchoring: Anchoring is a blend of science, art and sensibility. Any anchor can fail to set the first time on any given day. Know the patch of bottom you plan to anchor – learn to read the difference between mud, sand, shell and a combination. Picking up a sample can be most helpful. Consider all the constraints – shoreline, predicted wind, other boats. Be prepared for any circumstances, from a casual lunch to a full blown storm, and keep your equipment ready. Learn from your experiences and the experiences of others – then put it to work. Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association Terri Edwards provides the Invocation for the 2015 COW Oyster Restoration Programs US Coast Guard Boating US Marine Sanctuaries Working Waterman Tours P/C Phil Deming serves as Master of Ceremonies for the 2015 COW CYC 2015 Board Flying their Colors! 5 Board Members take the Oath of Office Don and Cindy Dahl Commodore Test delivers his “Tradition” remarks VC Greg Edwards Pays Tribute to IPC Paula Hajos (absent) Carolyn and Earl Waesche Terri and VC Greg Edwards Jim Estep – 2014 Barker Award Winner! Mary Johnston and Trustee Brian Winsor P/C Dick Bean and RC Harriet Bean P/C Phil Deming presents Bennett Binoculars and Gavel to Commodore Jim Test Julie and P/C Tom Shier 6 Jim and Vaughn Quince in the Florida Keys visiting Chuck O’Brien. Looking good! Corinthian Yacht Club 2015 Month Theme Hosts March 28th Board Meeting Only April 11th Membership Workday Co-Host April 25th May 23rd 12:00 PM: Pool Opening 12:30 PM: Flag Raising 2:00 PM: Blessing of the Fleet 5:00 PM: Cocktails 6:00 PM: Dinner May 24th June 20th Flag Raising Shakedown Cruise – Coles Point Plantation Brian Winsor & Mary Johnston Terri Edwards Key West Party Cruise July 18th P/C Phil and Edith Deming Paul Altman, Don & Ann Foster Luau Cruise August 15th V/C Greg and Terri Edwards George & Mary Niebuhr Crab Feast Cruise September 12th P/Cs Dolores & Darrell Derrington Sally & John Dressel Prime Rib Dinner October 10th November 7th Oyster Event December 5th Christmas Party January 9th, 2016 COW Cathy Schrader & Donna Boetig REV 1/25/15 7 Corinthian Yacht Club c/o Dolores Derrington 6033 Ridge Ford Drive Burke, VA 22015 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Jan 20-29: Fawcett Seminars Jan 29-Feb 1: Baltimore Boat Show Jan 31: First Aid/CPR Course Feb 1-22: Walking with Washington Tours Feb 3- 26: Fawcett Seminars Feb 4-8: Atlantic City International Power Boat Show Feb 5-26: Winter Seminar Series Feb 6-8: Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show Feb 6-7: Polar Plunge Feb 12-16: Miami International Boat Show Feb 13-15: Ocean City Seaside Boat Show Feb 14-15: Fishing and Boating Flea Market Feb 20-22: Richmond Boat Show Feb 21: Fisherman’s Flea Market Feb 22: Bass Class Mar 13-15: Philadelphia Boat Show Mar 28: Board Meeting Only Apr 11: CYC Spring Clean-up Apr 17-19: Bay Bridge Boat Show Apr 24-25: Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Apr 25: Membership Meeting and Event May 23: Flag Raising/Pool Opening/ Blessing of the Fleet May 24: Shakedown Cruise 8
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