THE LOG SHEET. GYC Places in Top 10 At Flying Scot Midwinter Championship. GYC Junior Sailors Participate in Leukemia Cup Regatta

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1 THE LOG SHEET MEMBER GYA. USSA. MYCA Official Publication of The Gulfport Yacht Club April 2010 APRIL EVENTS NEW! 8 11a Mon Fri Beignets & Café au Lait April 4 Easter Sunday Brunch April 5 Spring Sailing Camp II Begins April 10 Crawfish Boil GYC Places in Top 10 At Flying Scot Midwinter Championship The 2010 Flying Scot Midwinter Championship was held at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans March Scots registered for the event in two classes Championship Division and Challenger Division. The GYC Team of Sam Vasquez and Jeff Lindheim placed 7th in the Championship Division. GYC Junior Sailors Participate in Leukemia Cup Regatta April 15 & 29 Taste of the Town April 20 Anniversary/Birthday Dinner April 23 Ballroom Dance April Alfonso-Sutter Three Regatta Regatta April 28 Ladies Auxiliary Saturday Nights Saturday Nite Live UPCOMING May 1 Slip Island / Fish Fry Party May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 8 Flag Raising Ceremony Five junior sailors represented the GYC at the Leukemia Cup in New Orleans on Saturday, March 20. Grant Kalil, Hugh Hawkins, Jacob Seicshnaydre and Sam Hopkins, Jr. sailed 420 s while Barrow Hawkins competed in the Optimist Blue Fleet. Blowing 20+ knots, they only sailed on Saturday, completing 5 races.

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3 2010 Board of Directors Commodore G. Martin Warren, Jr. Vice Commodore Kaleel G. Salloum, Jr. Rear Commodore Lawrence M. Hage Fleet Captain Michael Seicshnaydre Fleet Surgeon John Pappas Secretary William G. McGhee Treasurer Stephen O Mara Past Commodore Chris Crighton Two Year Board Members Dickie Dunaway John W. Galloway Mark Loughman Paul Mace One Year Board Members Sam Hopkins Bobby Knesal William M Rainey John H. Webb Ladies Auxiliary Board President Jana Jarrell Vice President Candace Ozerden Secretary Joyce Smith Treasurer Elizabeth Flatt Parliamentarian Judy Karl Chaplain Wilda Switzer Committee Chairpersons Bylaws & Rules Bob Walker Committee Boat Laurence Hage Docks & Piers Gary Robinson Entertainment Victoria Chambers Finance James Kaigler Historian Tommy Hewes House Michael Seicshnaydre Insurance E. G. Warren Jr. Activities Katie Aschenbach Ladies Auxiliary Jana Jarrell Long Range Capital Improvement Bobby Knesal Membership Will Van Kirk Pool/Swim Christine O Bannon Power Boat Michael Hage Property Maintenance Greg Pietrangelo Sailing Sam Hopkins Log Sheet Ali Robinson Bass Gulfport Yacht Club Phone (228) East Pier Fax (228) P. O. Box 600 Gulfport, MS GYC Management General Manager Bill Parker Extension 301 bparker@gulfportyachtclub.org Office Manager Carla McNeely Extension 300 carla@gulfportyachtclub.org Sailing Director Samson Vasquez. Extension 302 sam@gulfportyachtclub.org Member Services Susan Everhart Extension 306 susan@gulfportyachtclub.org Executive Chef Daniel Murphy Extension 303 chef@gulfportyachtclub.org Reservations Extension 310 Chart Room Extension 303 Tiki Bar Extension 314 PROPOSAL FOR MEMBERSHIP Lynn Ward Bates Michael Keppner 43 Shoreline Lane Robinson Rd. Gulfport MS Gulfport MS LOG SHEET NEWS: The Log Sheet is now online with color photos at our website Additional event photos are located in the photo gallery on the website. We have resumed mailing to all members. If you would like to be taken off the mailing list, please contact the office. Special thanks to Christie Yoste and Elizabeth Flatt for joining The Log Sheet Team! The Log Sheet is published monthly by the Gulfport Yacht Club. Contributions are welcomed and encouraged. Typed copy is acceptable, but electronic media or is preferred. Copy may be sent to Susan Everhart at the Business Office or to logsheet@gulfportyachtclub.org.

4 COMMODORE S REPORT March was another busy month at the club! From Taste of the Towns to the St. Patrick s Day Party to the Junior Dance to wedding receptions and lunch meetings, there was always something going on. As we roll into April, this warmer weather means we re getting closer to swimming and sailing activities! It s going to be a great spring and summer at the club, and we need your involvement. A few bullet points for this month: The Log Sheet will be mailed to all members, except those who opt out and choose to go on line and read it or print it. The board believes that it is our primary source of communication and we want to provide it to the members, unless you decide you don t need a mailed copy. If you don t want a copy mailed to you, please let the office know. We ve got a Crawfish Boil coming up on April 10, the Alfonso Sutter Regatta on April 24 25, the Flag Raising on May 8, and Swim Team starts on May 10. Mark your calendars! Our Taste of the Town dinner series has been hugely successful, and look for another one in April. Also, please remember we are serving a tapas menu and providing entertainment on Saturday nights. Please note that the reduced initiation fee is in effect until the end of May. If you know of potential members, please bring them to the club to show what we have to offer. If their application is submitted prior to May 31, upon acceptance to the club they qualify for the reduced fee. The house operations will be instituting a new procedure which involves providing your name and membership number prior to placing your order. While change is sometimes hard, we ask that you be patient on this matter. The board approved this house committee recommendation and we believe it will result in a more efficient billing system, which benefits all of the members. Thank you for your continued use of the club. See you at the club, Marty Warren, Commodore GYC Thirteenth Annual Deck Party & Crawfish Boil Featuring Pat Murphy Band Jumpin, Honkin, Bluesy Saturday, April 10 th Crawfish served from 5pm-7pm Music plays 6pm till 10 pm

5 ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE SAILING NEWS I want to thank everyone for coming out to our St. Paddy s Day Party. I had no idea we had so many Irishmen in the Club. I did however realize that the GREEN Beer would not go to waste. The Crawfish party is around the corner if ya can drink green beer, I ll bet you can pinch a tail!! Join us April 10 starting at 5 pm. And, save the date for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with margaritas and cerveza de Mexico! Victoria Boudreaux Salloum Chambers, Entertainment Chair POWER BOAT COMMITTEE May 1st Slip Island / Fish Fry Party The GYC Powerboat Committee in conjunction with the Entertainment Committee will host the first Slip Island / Fish Fry party of the year. It will be on Saturday, May 1st starting at 6:00pm on Pier C. This event is open to all GYC members and their guests. Please come down and enjoy the food and music on Pier C as the boat owners graciously open up their boats and welcome you aboard. May 8th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony and Traditional Boat Parade Before the Flag Raising Ceremony there will be Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The boat parade takes place immediately after the Flag Raising Ceremony and it s a tremendous amount of fun. Everyone is welcome aboard any vessel participating as we parade around the harbor/channel and then receive the traditional bottle of champagne from the Commodore. After that, boats will pass by the GYC visitor pier and receive a blessing for a fun & safe boating season. Everyone is welcome so please come down and enjoy in the festivities. Michael Hage, Chairman Adult Sailing Ready to learn how to sail? Join us for Adult Sailing on Wednesdays, starting at 5 pm. Boats leave the dock at 5:30 pm, and please bring your own life jacket. We will sail Flying Scots, 420 s and the Hunter. Summer Sailing Camp Last summer was a SRO (sailing room only) year with an overflow of 85 sailors in the first session. As a result, we are limiting each session to a maximum of 55 sailors per session. All parents whose children are interested in participating can sign up using the Registration Form located in the Sailing Page on the GYC website. Deadline is April 1st, and sign ups after the deadline will be accepted on a space available basis. All campers & parents are required to read the GYC Sailing Procedures & Camper Handout and turn in the Medical Form before the start of any GYC sailing program. Session 1 Session 2 May 31 June 4 June June 7 10 July 6 9 June July Tool Donations We gladly accept donations of slightly worn tools. Our wish list includes screw drivers, drills, saws, grinders, welders and pressure washers. Give me a call and I will happily pick them up along with any spare boat parts you don t need. Sam V (228) Command Center Accepting money donations or gently used VHF radio, antenna, and computer for our GYC Command Center planned, Once installed, boaters will be able to communicate with the club and monitor weather conditions before they leave the harbor. Sam Vasquez, Sailing Director

6 GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT It s April and spring has sprung!! (And not a bit too soon). The Club has planned some great events to fill your April days and nights!! April 1st we will start Beignets & Café` Au Lait from 8 11am Monday Friday!! The Best in Gulfport!!! April 3rd begins Saturday Nite Live with live music in the Chartroom and food from the Tapas menu! The fun resumes on April 17 and 24. Come and enjoy!! April 4th is Easter Sunday and we are planning a Grand Buffet! Please plan to attend and please make reservations! April 5th Spring Sailing Camp II begins. April 10th will be the GYC s Annual Crawfish Boil, always a family favorite. Please mark your calendar for this taste of spring at the club. The TTOTT (Thursday Taste Of The Town) has been very well received and we are planning two more: April 15 and April 29. The featured restaurants will be announced soon. Please note that April s Anniversary/Birthday night is April 20, Board Meeting Night! This event is a Candlelight Dinner open to all members and honoring those celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month. Reservations are required. AGAIN!! For those who haven t been to the Wednesday Pasta Night lately, you are in for a treat! The chefs are cooking your pasta dish the way you want it, as you tell them, right on the spot! The added grilled items are also a great hit: rib eye steaks, New York strips and boneless chicken breasts!! (The pizza is also delicious!) Enjoy! Bill Parker, CCM Cell bparker@gulfportyachtclub.org Now serving Beignets & Cafe Au Lait Monday Friday 8 11 am. Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday, April 4 Reservations Requested GYC Traditional Gumbo Eggplant Parmesan Soup Grilled Salmon Steaks with Dill Sauce Build your own Omelets Southern Biscuits Croissants Prime Rib of Beef Virginia Baked Ham GYC Famous Fried Chicken Fresh Tuna with Shrimp & Crab Cream Sauce Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Bean Casserole Macaroni and Cheese Asparagus Corn O Brian

7 LADIES AUXILIARY Auxiliary Happenings in March Fashion was on display as members of the GYC Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed the herald of Spring with the latest in fashion from Belk s at the March meeting. New Spring and Summer outfits were modeled by Willidora Kremer, Jana Jarrell, Judy Karl, and Liz Flatt. Makeup was supplied by Estee Lauder representatives Barbara Smith and Erin Hamilton. Spring fashion representa tives Sheila Joseph and Candace Meadows supplied the fashions for the style show. Belk s representatives had a table set up for drawing for special gifts from Belk. Hostesses for March were Eileen Cain, Wilda Switzer, and Bettye Brown. Easter was on display with tables decorated bursting with the freshness of Spring! The baskets filled with spring plants on each table were given as door prizes. Spring bulbs were on display from the garden of Dr. Calvinia and Wilda Switzer. Build Your Hat for the Derby will be the theme of the April meeting. Peggy Ry land will show us how to make stylish hats. Members please note: As of April 1, 2010, cost for guest luncheon will be $11.95 plus tax and gratuity per person and this includes one glass of wine. If your guests would like additional wine, tickets will be available at the hostess table for 4.00 per glass. The Directory for the Ladies Auxiliary is being printed and will be ready in a very short time. You will be able to pick up your copy at the office. The 2010 Directory will have the new logo for the Auxiliary and this is the first so it will be a great collectible! Joyce Smith ( or ) or jsmith77@cableone.net makes the reservations for the Wednesday Luncheon on the Monday before so please let her know by then so that she can provide an accurate number for the lunch menu.

8 GYC SWIM TEAM GYC Swim Team 5 Week Session (Junior Skimmers ages 2 6) May 24 June minute class times are as follows: 10 10:30; or 4:30 5. No class on Monday May 31 Swim Team Practice May 10 May 21: 3:30 4:30 (7 and older swimmers competing in swim meets). May 24 June 26 (No practice on May 31): 10:30 11:30 (ages 7 and older) 4:30 5:30 (ages 7 and older) Cost: Ages 2 6 $125; Ages 7 8 $50; Ages 9 12 $25.00; Ages $10.00 Swim Team practice will focus on stroke instruction and improvement, endurance, turns and starts. Practice attendance of at least 2xs weekly is recommended to master skills. If the coach or parent feels a child needs additional stroke work, additional practice will be provided. Our goal is for each child to learn optimal swim skills. Discipline will be strictly enforced. If a child is disruptive during practice, a timeout discipline will be enforced. Safety of all children is our top priority. Parents are required to pick up children after practice. Coaches are not responsible for children after practice. If you need a practice time after 5:00 pm, please contact Christine. Parents are encouraged to attend and assist with various jobs during swim meets. The parent coordinator will contact you prior to meets to discuss job options. The meets will run more smoothly with your assistance. If possible, please notify the parent coordinator if your child is unable to attend a meet so we will not schedule him/her on a relay team. The meets are held on Tuesday evenings at approximately 4:30 and generally last 3 4 hours. If your child has transportation problems, please notify the parent coordinator or coach to assist you and your child with this need. Participation in the meets is encouraged but not mandatory. Each child is encouraged to swim a variety of strokes. This is to enhance individual improvement and team competitiveness. We would appreciate parental support and encouragement when a child is not swimming his or her favorite stroke or strongest stroke. We must accumulate times on each child s individual strokes prior to Championships. Bathing suits: Girls: Navy blue one/two piece Boys: Navy blue trunk or jammer. May have a stripe on the side, prefer red. To sign up for Swim Lessons and/or GYC Swim Team: Please contact Christine O Bannon Cell: OBSConstruction@aol.com or CCObannon@CSouth1.blackberry.com

9 Swimming Lessons Junior Skimmers Children ages 2 5. Practice will focus on beginning basic stroke instruction, survival, water safety and endurance. Skimmers Children ages 5 and older. Children are accepted at all swim levels. Stroke instruction will be taught and mastered at all levels. You may sign up for 1 week lessons or for the entire 5 week session. Weekly lessons Limited to 6 swimmers per class. May June 1 4 June 7 11 June June minute class times are as follows: 9 9:30; 9:30 10; 3:30 4; or 5:30 6. Cost: $50 per week. GYC SWIM TEAM GYC Pool Rules No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk. All children under 10 must be supervised by an adult. No diving, running or flips off side of pool or fence. No fireworks No glass containers or bottles by poolside No food by poolside No furniture to leave the pool area Do not throw items over the fence In case of emergency call 911. Please place trash and cigarette butts in trash can. Do not crawl or enter under pool deck. Do not enter pump area. ADVERTISEMENT

10 Mississippi Coast Swim Team Schedule Swim meets begin 4:30 to 5pm or starting time determined by host team May 27: GYC at YMCA June 3: GYC at E FIT June 8: DH at GYC June 15: PCYC at GYC June 22: GYC at BB June 26: Swim Team Championships at GYC 7:00 Warm ups 10 and under 25 s 8:00 Meet starts all 25 s 12:00 Warm ups 11 to 18 year olds 50 s 1:00 meet starts all 50 s Second session may change after seeding is done for 25 s GULFPORT YACHT CLUB P.O. Box 600 Gulfport MS To sign up for Swim Lessons and/or GYC Swim Team: Please contact Christine O Bannon Cell: OBSConstruction@aol.com or CCObannon@CSouth1.blackberry.com Saturday Nite Live!