The YACHT TALK. Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of Previous Meeting Commodore s Message Officers Reports. Building Coordinator

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1 The YACHT TALK The Voice of the Richland Yacht Club May Now Hear This From the Commodore...2 From the Vice Commodore...2 Attention on Deck General Membership Meeting At the Clubhouse Tuesday May 6 th From the Rear Commodore...3 From the Dock Captain...3 From the Building Coordinator From the Corresponding Secretary..4 Good of the Order...5 Richland Yacht Club Calendar...6 Save the Date...7 Classified Ads...8 Richland Yacht Club Officers...9 Christen - The christening of ships became great public events, with large crowds assembled to witness the ceremony. And it became standard for champagne, as the most elite of wines, to be used for the christening. The tradition developed that a female would do the honors and be named the sponsor of the ship. And maritime superstition held that a ship that wasn t properly christened would be considered unlucky. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order Membership Actions Minutes of Previous Meeting Commodore s Message Officers Reports Treasurer Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Dock Captain Past Commodore Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Building Coordinator Rental Coordinator Old Business New Business Good of the Order Floundered Oar Award Adjourn 7:00 pm Roy Keck Obie Amacker Doug Larsen Roy Keck Greg Warner Obie Amacker Dave Brown Gary Scofield Linda Munson Doug Larsen Bruce Carlisle Bob Gray Lee Celski Roy Keck Roy Keck Roy Keck Vacant 1

2 From the Commodore Roy Keck This year s boating season is fast approaching, as of the first of May members have renewed Club membership and paid the annual moorage, but may not be ready for boating yet. Washington State requires every boat captain under the age of 60 to complete Washington State Boater Cards training, renew our boat license with 2015 tabs as of July 1 st and have liability insurance on all our vessels. The club and the Benton County Sheriff Boat Patrol will host and sponsor a Washington State Boater s Education Card training session at the Clubhouse Saturday June 14 th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This training is free and available to both members and the general public (potential new members). A course Completion Certificate will be provided to submit with a $10.00 fee to Washington State for the card. The club will provide free morning spud nuts & coffee, BBQ lunch with hamburgers & fixings and afternoon treats for all attending. Class size is limited to around thirty on a first come, first serve basis; call and reserve your spot ASAP. As part of our ongoing efforts in transitioning the RYC club from a Parking Lot for Boats to a Resort/Retreat for the enjoyment of all members, their families and friends we hosted an open house and set up an information booth on April 25, 26 and 27 as part of the Columbia Point Boat and RV Show. We owe a special thanks to Dave Brown, Gary Scofield, Doug Larsen, the Carlisles, Linda Munson, Jonet Sudduth, Rolf Skorge, and Brent Schindehite for sharing the club s story with prospective members. The club will also sponsor another Saturday Suddenly in Command class by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on May 3 rd for those First Mates that may find themselves at the helm sometime (see attached flier). The Debris Barrier continues to perform well and the Richland Boat Basin is nearly tumble weed free. It did not perform as well last winter under low river water conditions and may need some modifications to accommodate low and high river water conditions. Members interested in visiting reciprocal clubs should get a current RYC Membership Card available at the May 6 th general membership meeting. From the Vice Commodore Obie Amacker Spring has not quite settled in yet, but there has definitely been an increased interest in our yacht club. Membership actions approved at the last general membership meeting included the addition of one new member, Tom Savage - slip D2W. During the month of April five membership applications were processed. These new member applications will be presented at the May 6 general membership meeting. Come to the meeting and welcome the new members. To promote an information exchange with prospective new members, a compilation of useful forms has been placed in a binder located under the mailboxes, to the right, as you enter the clubhouse. The binder contains membership applications, moorage request forms, and gas card applications that can be shared with prospective members or used by active members needing to submit a form/application. Each member is an ambassador of our club and I encourage you to be open, friendly, and accommodating to visitors and prospective new members. May

3 From the Rear Commodore Dave Brown Unfortunately due to many activities Easter weekend, the wine tasting event hosted by Cathy Widhalm was postponed to a later date. The next events for our club will be a RYC/CIYC shared event day on May 10 th starting in the morning with a Boaters Swap Meet hosted by Clover Island Yacht Club and ending at our clubhouse with Opening Day hosted by Nancy Hubbard. Cinco de Mayo - Spanish for "the fifth of May," celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, Many celebrate the day with dancing, music, food and beverages. At Clover Island Yacht Club, it's just a great excuse for a fiesta! Our members are invited to Come shake your maracas at this celebration. Bring your amigos for food, cocktails, entertainment, giveaways, and lots of fun. Mariachis will perform as you enjoy your dinner, premium margaritas, and don t miss the kid s piñata! See the attached flier for details. Boater Swap Meet - It's time to clean out the garage again and bring any boating equipment you no longer need to a joint club event the morning of May 10th at the parking lot of Clover Island Yacht Club. We all have extra dock lines, life jackets, fenders and other things we don't need because we upsized or downsized our boat. We'll have an area in the middle of the parking lot marked off for our members to display their goods. There's no charge to participate, either as a buyer or seller, and you set the prices on your items. See the attached flier for details. Opening Day Following the Boater Swap Meet on the 10 th, Nancy Hubbard is organizing a social event at the clubhouse. Event starts at 1pm with Boat Christenings starting at 2pm. Come toast to the good luck of the boats and their captains. Please RSVP for christenings so we can have certificates printed. There will be Horse Races and activities for kids of all ages so bring a little spending money. The Mexican potluck starts at 6pm; so bring your favorite recipe, some sides to share and join the fun. The club will provide beverages for all ages. Nancy if you have questions at ankhubbard@charter.net. Mothers Day Brunch - Wake up late the next morning, May 11 th and enjoy our Mothers Day Brunch starting a 10am hosted by The RYC Dads. Mothers are free and members and guests are $5 each. I need volunteers to help with prepare food and clean-up afterwards, give me a call at or at dbrowns77.db@gmail.com to get on the helper list for the Mothers Day Brunch. Beach Party Get those tank tops and flip flops out of storage. Planning starts in May for this event; see the attached flier for setails. Deb Carlisle is looking for raffle donations, let her know at djcarlisle@gmail.com. This event sells out early and requires payment in advance. Leave a note with the number of people and your check made out to Richland Yacht Club in Bruce s mailbox inside the clubhouse to reserve your day in the sun. From the Dock Captain Gary Scofield Again-a big THANK YOU to those who attended the April dock work party. Unless we get an influx of tumbleweeds there will not be a work party scheduled in May. May

4 Dock Painting - The dock painting project should start sometime in middle to late May. The painting contractor will shut down one ramp at a time then prepare and paint each security gate before moving to the next ramp and gate. Please use an open ramp and gate and avoid the areas closed for preparation and painting. Weather permitting the painting should be completed by June 1st. That Sinking Feeling - Mark Allen of Allen Marine Services will be replacing floats under certain areas of the docks. He has been instructed to only take direction from me as he is charging our club by the hour; so try not to interrupt his work. Please contact me if you have questions or recommendations about his areas of work. Class C Operator Training - Several club members with Connell Oil gas cards have not completed the training necessary to use the clubs fueling system. Without this EPA required training and certification your gas card maybe turned off by Connell Oil. Roy Keck will hold a 15 minute training class at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6th just prior to our May 6 th general membership meeting. Please me at gscofield08@gmail.com or call at to reserve your place for this training session. From the Building Coordinator - Bob Gray May Roof I am working with our roofing contractor to re-evaluate the reoccurring leak. Looks like we need to disassemble part of roof to identify and fix the problem. I suspect the initial roof construction may have been faulty. We will repair/paint the interior ceiling after roof is fixed. Porthole windows The contract is now in place to replace the port-hole windows on the clubhouse that have degraded seals. Spiders/yellow jackets Pest control will spray 3-4 times this season around the Clubhouse and bushes to provide better control. Wi-Fi We had some system down time last month but coverage is restored. Ice machine on patio We had a short outage caused by a breaker that tripped; probably during welding to repair the flag pole. It is now up and running. Sprinkler System The irrigations system is back on line for the season; our lawn should be looking fine for opening weekend. If you notice there's something wrong in or around the clubhouse please give me a call at or me at rhgray02@msn.com. Your calls are appreciated so I can coordinate with our service providers. From the Corresponding Secretary Bruce Carlisle Stay in Touch - I send the Yacht Talk, all hands notices, and work party notices to all club members to keep you up on club events. If you are not receiving these I may not have your correct address. Drop me a line at richyachtclub@gmail.com and I will set the record straight. If you are the last remaining dinosaur without an address there are printed copies on the table just inside the clubhouse entrance to the right. Loose your club access card? We have thin credit card styles that fit in your wallet without adding a lot of bulk. Also available are more substantial cards with a slot for a neck lanyard. We also have fobs that you can put on your key ring. There is a $5 charge for replacements. Drop me a line at richyachtclub@gmail.com and I will make one up within a few days.

5 Good of the Order The Yacht Talk The Voice of the Richland Yacht Club The club s standing rules were revised to reflect new moorage rates as approved at the April general membership meeting. The revised wording is as follows. VI.4. Moorage Fees: New moorage assignments are prorated to the nearest whole month, based on an April 1 to March 31-moorage year. Side and end-tie slips are only leased as a single moorage. Moorage is due April 1. Changes in moorage rates shall be recommended by the Executive Board and presented to the membership for approval at the January General Membership meeting. Rates for 2014, approved by the General Membership on February 4, are currently as follows: 24 foot slips = $ 600/yr. 32 foot slips = $ 900/yr. 40 foot slips = $1200/yr. 56 foot slips = $1800/yr. Side and end ties = ~ $30/ft. based on length of nearest inboard slips. Any member vacating a slip must notify the Dock Captain in writing or continue to be billed for the moorage along with late fees as indicated below. May

6 Richland Yacht Club Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 General Membership Meeting 7:00 pm May 7 May 8 May 9 BBQ 6 pm BBQ 6 pm May 3 Suddenly In Command RYC Cinco de Mayo CIYC May 10 Joint Swap Meet CIYC RYC Opening Weekend May 11 Mother s Day Brunch May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 BBQ 6 pm May 17 Clubhouse Rental May 18 May 19 May 20 Executive Board Meeting 7:00 pm May 21 May 22 May 23 BBQ 6 pm May 24 May25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 Memorial Day BBQ 6 pm Visitors Weekend Clover Island Yacht Club May

7 Save the Date Date Event Host May 3 rd Cinco de Mayo - Open invitation to attend event at Clover Island Yacht Club CIYC May 3 rd USCG Boating Safety Class Clubhouse open to educate members and the public from 9am 2pm Roy Keck May 10 th Joint Swap Meet A joint event held in the parking lot of Clover Island Yacht Club starting at 10:00 a.m. Roy Keck May 10 th RYC Opening Weekend Open invitation to attend and celebrate from 1pm with a Mexican potluck Nancy Hubbard May 11 th Mother s Day Brunch Sons, dads, husbands, significant others cook a fabulous breakfast for the moms! The RYC Dad s May 17 th Clubhouse Rental Keck May 30 June 1 CIYC Visitors Weekend Open invitation to attend event at Clover Island Yacht Club CIYC June 7 th Margarita Ville It s a RYC Tradition; sample your favorite libation and join us on Docks E and F Chris Jensen and Obie Amacker June 14 th Benton County Sheriff - Boating Safety Class at the Clubhouse 8am 5pm Roy Keck June 15 th Father s Day Brunch Daughters, mothers, wives, significant others cook a fabulous breakfast The Mom s June 21 st Beach Party There s nothing better than a beach party with sand, sun, and music!! Deb & Bruce Carlisle June th Umatilla Cruise Cruise down the Columbia with CIYC and Dock at the Umatilla Boat Basin CIYC July 4 th 4th of July Picnic Celebrate our freedom with a BBQ and watch the fireworks from the deck. RYC Hosted Event. July 19 th USCG Boating Safety Class Clubhouse open to educate members and the public from 9am 2pm Roy Keck August 9 th Dock Crawl Each dock hosts a happy hour with a signature drink and appetizer from the area they choose (Vegas, New Orleans, etc.) Gary Scofield August 16 th Pizza Pig-out - Open invitation to attend event at Clover Island Yacht Club CIYC November 1 st Halloween Party - Open invitation to attend event at Clover Island Yacht Club CIYC December 31 st New Years Eve - Open invitation to attend event at Clover Island Yacht Club CIYC May

8 Classified Ads RYC approved dock box Box in good condition with new lid--$200. Call Monte Scacco (509) or Docking and Yachting Equipment Kasco 1/2 hp De-Icer Model F2400 with C-20 Thermostat-Timer-Controller/Used Once/$ Two 14" Galvanized steel Cleats with 14" Hex Bolts with Nuts & Washers/New $40.00 Call Al Noonan at before 6 pm or noonanaf@charter.net Cobalt 293 Twin 5.7 liter GXI Volvo Duoprop drives rated at 320 hp each. Very well maintained, immaculate condition inside and out, black and white hull. All receipts for any repairs, bottom painted, no trailer. $47,000 or best offer Call Wes at Sun-tracker Mega Hut Pontoon Boat Dual deck pontoon boat 36 x 10 with trailer built to haul it. Listed on Craig s List, in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco area under Pontoon Boats, or narrow it down by putting Sun Tracker - Mega Hut. (Lots of Pictures and description) ( ). Standard equipment includes a slide with electric pump for water, A/C unit with heat strip, Microwave. Refrigerator, Sink with water, 115 outboard, and 4 stroke Mercury motor. Added features include a Ceramic toilet with electric water pump, and pump out on side of boat, custom clear plastic windows, and canvas cover for front seat and top deck. Dual hydraulic steering from the upper deck and lower deck. $35, or best offer. Contact Henry Oord or hoord@aol.com May

9 Richland Yacht Club Officers Office Officer Cell Home Commodore Roy Keck Vice-Commodore Obie Amacker Rear Commodore Dave Brown Treasurer Greg Warner Dock Captain Gary Scofield Recording Secretary Doug Larsen Corresponding Secretary Bruce Carlisle Past Commodore Linda Munson Building Coordinator Bob Gray Rental Coordinator Lee Celski Jonet Sudduth Board Members at Large Rolf Skorge Brent Schindehite May

10 SUDDENLY IN COMMAND Saturday May 3, :00-2:00 The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard You purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time You are Suddenly In Command. This 5-hour boating safety primer is for those not generally at the helm, and will help you be prepared. Bring your sack lunch and learn about: Boats in general and equipment that should be on board. Skills including starting the engine, operating the shifter, basic boat handling, tying knots and using lines, and operating the radio. You will also learn what causes most boating mishaps and how to minimize those risks. Misfortune occurs in seconds, but having completed Suddenly In Command you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared. US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 85 is proud to present this class fort $20.00 per Person in partnership with Richland Yacht Club, 350 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, WA For more information and to register Please call Don Kidder at (509) or dkidder126@aol.com

11 Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "the fifth of May," celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, Many celebrate the day with dancing, music, food and beverages. At CIYC, it's just a great excuse for a fiesta! Come shake your maracas at CIYC s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Bring your amigos for food, cocktails, entertainment, giveaways and lots of fun. Mariachis will perform as you enjoy your dinner and premium margaritas, and don t miss the kid s piñata! Date: Saturday May, 3, 2014 Starting at: 5:00 Happy Hour Dinner: 6:00 pm (Taco bar, fresh toppings, sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice and beans) Cost: $15.00 per person includes dinner and 1 complimentary drink ticket Including complimentary hour devours stations from 5-6 p.m. and p.m. To Purchase Your Event Tickets: (Checks payable to CIYC) Available at Friday night BBQ Mail in to: 104 Clover Island Drive, suite 10, Kennewick WA Drop your check in the office door by April 30, RSVP on the signup sheet posted on the club board by April 30, 2014 Cinco De Mayo Tickets Available at the Door: 2 for $ for $ for $ tickets 1 Corona 2 tickets 1 Tecate 4 tickets 1 Margarita 4 tickets 1 Premium Tequila shot Sign up for the HOT CHILI PEPPER eating contest! Hosts: Dan & Tiffany Coffland Matt & Jenee Worman Kent & Wendy McCue Mike & Jolene Grimes

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13 You re Invited!! Richland Yacht Club Beach Party June 21, 2014 Join the Fun! 4:30pm Drinks on the Deck Beer and Wine provided OR BYOB 6:00pm Catered BBQ 7:00pm VooDoo Alley Cost: $20 per person (in advance please) Party Theme - Flip Flops and Tank Tops!! RSVP Party Host/Hostess: Bruce and Deb Carlisle Text djcarlisle@gmail.com *Make checks payable to Richland Yacht Club (Memo Beach Party)*