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Richland Yacht Club Yacht Talk November 2018 Commodore Report Doug Larsen This is the time of the year when I start thinking about pruning trees, skiing and other non-boating activities.

As we head into the New Year we are beginning the budgeting process, which includes the annual billings. Dan Breen our new Treasurer will be leading the efforts.

The Clubhouse flooring is a good example and I believe this will covered with this year s budget. Expect to see your annual dues billing coming out shortly. We had a report of a fuel theft last fall.

1 Richland Yacht Club Yacht Talk November 2018 Commodore Report Doug Larsen This is the time of the year when I start thinking about pruning trees, skiing and other non-boating activities. Hopefully everyone has addressed winterization of their boats if not you had better perform those tasks quickly to avoid damage or worse sinking. As we head into the New Year we are beginning the budgeting process, which includes the annual billings. Dan Breen our new Treasurer will be leading the efforts. Now is the time to provide input to the executive board if there are specific improvements that you believe the club should consider as long as they are consistent with the bilaws and standing rules. The Clubhouse flooring is a good example and I believe this will covered with this year s budget. Expect to see your annual dues billing coming out shortly. We had a report of a fuel theft last fall. A gas boat moored on one of the outer slips noticed their fuel tank had been emptied after filling it. It was good they checked before they went out on the water that day. If anyone else has experienced this please let us know. I want to understand if there has been any other incidents. See you down at the clubhouse but probably not on the water. December Inside this issue Officer Reports Commodore... 1 Rear Commodore... 2 Rental Coordinator... 2 Treasurer... 3 Dock Captain... 3 Membership Meeting Agenda... 2 Monthly Calendar... 4 Save the Date Events... 4 RYC Officers... 6

Rear Commodore Report Debbie Thorington Lighted Boat Parade We will celebrate the Lighted Boat Parade at the Clubhouse on December 1st beginning at 6 pm.

2 Rear Commodore Report Debbie Thorington Lighted Boat Parade We will celebrate the Lighted Boat Parade at the Clubhouse on December 1st beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy the parade by the fire pits or from the warmth of the club house. Lots of fun for everyone; crafts for the kids old and young; cookies to decorate; hot chocolate; Christmas carols and maybe even a surprise visitor! Come enjoy the fun!! New Years Eve Party has been cancelled due to many members being out of town and the Clover Island Yacht Club having one as well. As a Richland Yacht Club member, you are invited to the Cover Island event but you must RSVP. We will put our a flier in December with those details. If you want to book the clubhouse for your event, call or text Sandy Sanders at (509) or rental@richlandyachtclub.net December General Membership Meeting Tuesday, December 4 Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order Membership Actions 7:00 pm Doug Larsen Roy Keck Minutes of Previous Meeting Heather Devries Commodore s Message Officers Reports Doug Larson Treasurer Dan Breen Vice Commodore Roy Keck Rear Commodore Debbie Thorington Dock Captain Bruce Carlisle Past Commodore Gary Scofield Recording Secretary Heather Devries Corresponding Secretary Obie Amacker Building Coordinator Brent Shindehite Rental Coordinator Sandy Sanders Old Business New Business Good of the Order Floundered Oar Award Gary Scofield Gary Scofield Members Members Rental Coordinator Report Sandy Sanders Our beautiful clubhouse is often used for weddings, receptions, birthdays and retirement parties. Did you know as member you are able to rent it exclusively for just $350? Rental requests are coming in now for 2019 so if you have an upcoming event to celebrate, you might consider our clubhouse. For information on rentals including member qualifications and blocked out dates, log on to the RYC website; Downloads (Members), then go to Standing Rules of the Richland Yacht Club. Upcoming Rentals: December 14, 2018 August 24, 2019 Cancellations: April 27,

Dock Captain Report Bruce Carlisle Dock Cautions - It gets dark early and there are plenty of opportunities for icing on walkways this time of year. Use caution when checking your boat.

3 Dock Captain Report Bruce Carlisle Dock Cautions - It gets dark early and there are plenty of opportunities for icing on walkways this time of year. Use caution when checking your boat. Use the buddy system whenever possible. Check those dock boxes. Some liquids do not store well in freezing weather resulting in container rupture and leaks that can enter the water. Winterization tips: 1. Close ALL through hull Valves, ask another member if you unsure what a through hull valve is or how to do this. 2. Drain and blowout water from potable water system and pumps using compressed air. Drain engines, raw water strainers, exhaust manifolds, oil coolers and holding tanks. Don t forget to drain the p-traps under your sinks. 3. Secure mooring covers and dock lines; winds can blow hard on cold winters days. 4. Check your shore power cord for damaged jacketing and connectors. A good clean weather proof connection to the boat & pedestal is a must with rain, snow and ice. 5. Make sure your engine compartment heater is rated for confined space with flammable gas, rated for wet environments and equipped with tip-over safety switches. Use a ceramic heater, set on Low, plugged into a Pump House Thermo-Cube in the Engine room. 6. Check your boat regularly. If you see a boat in trouble or need help, let me know as soon as possible so we can take action to prevent further damage. Work Party We will have a Clubhouse basement cleanup on Saturday December 8 th starting at 9:00. Please come by for an hour or two as many hands make for a lighter load. We have a lot to cleanup and sort out after a great boating season. Work credits apply for this activity. Moorage is Full We are accepting new members that wish to go on the moorage waiting list. The waiting list is posted on the Pantry Bulletin Board. New Dock Boxes - We have 4 available for $500 each. Call or text me at if you are interested. 3

4 December at the Clubhouse Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Lighted Boat Parade Gathering General Membership Meeting Executive Board Meeting Save the Date: January 9 30: Clubhouse Flooring Refresh Treasurers Report Dan Breen I have begun settling into my new role as your Treasurer and I look forward to serving the club and membership over the next couple of years. I wish to than Doug Larsen for his support and guidance in getting started and for leaving everything in such great shape, both administratively and financially. I have been treasurer of a few organizations in my past but RYC is the first one I have been involved with that has such a strong financial underpinning. I applaud those who have guided the club's financial affairs in the past. I want to thank Bruce Carlisle and Brent Shindehite for agreeing to serve on the Budget Committee. We will be working throughout December to be in a position to present a strong and sensible budget for If you have any ideas of things that should be planned for at the club do not hesitate to send any of us a note. I have completed preparing the 2019 Membership Dues calculations and you should soon see your 2019 billings. I remind you that payment is due by January 31. Thank you for being prompt on making payments. If there is anything I can help with at any time, do not hesitate to reach out. 4

Winter Chili and Soup Feed Nancy Hubbard coordinated the event which provided

The winners in each category are captured in the photos.

Chili Award Winners: Brent Shindehite, Nancy Hubbard and Roy Keck Dessert

5 Winter Chili and Soup Feed Nancy Hubbard coordinated the event which provided some very tasty contributions from attendees. The winners in each category are captured in the photos. A special thanks goes out to Wayne Penttila for providing wine for the event. Chili Award Winners: Brent Shindehite, Nancy Hubbard and Roy Keck Dessert Award Winners: Rose Gray, Nancy Hubbard and Sharon Skorge Cornbread Award Winners: Mia Shindehite, Nancy Hubbard, and Bonnie Scofield 5

6 Richland Yacht Club Officers Office Officer Cell/Home Commodore Doug Larsen Vice Commodore Roy Keck Rear Commodore Debbie Thorington Treasurer Dan Breen Dock Captain Bruce Carlisle Recording Secretary Heather DeVries Corresponding Secretary Obie Amacker Past Commodore Gary Scofield Building Coordinator Brent Shindehite Rental Coordinator Sandy Sanders Bob Gray Board Members at Large Nik Qafoku Kim Detienne

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