CH 11, 2012 COMMENCING 1100 HOURS

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1 1 Official Publication Of The Pacific Mariners Yacht Club March 2012 PMYC S 49th OPENING DAY SUNDAY MARCH 11, 2012 COMMENCING 1100 HOURS The Log

2 2 Tom Hall - Commodore March is coming in like a Lion at PMYC Is it March already? Time really does fly when you re having fun! PMYC has been a whirlwind of activity during February, and March will be just as busy. It started off with 100 plus people attending Staff Commodore John Black s Tales from Toadsuck. Rolling right into maybe the Best Super Bowl Party yet. Congratulations to the lucky winners and I m not talking about the NY Giants. The food & fun was epic. We also held our first PMYC General Membership meeting in some time. The turnout was great and the meeting was casual, but very informative with lots of great feedback. Please plan on attending the next General Membership meeting on Friday, April 13th at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to let the Bridge and Board hear what is important to you, and for them to talk about their plans for PMYC. Kia & Kent Andersson hosted both a Mardi Gras Friday Night Dinner & our newest annual event the Oscar Party! They couldn t have been more different or successful. Special thanks goes to Tina Michel & Karen Otterbein for the amazing Oscar hors d'oeuvres. As you know, PMYC is dedicated to sharing our Corinthian Spirit with the public. In that regards we always welcome other groups to our Club House. The latest were the Westchester Elks and the parents of Sea Scout Ship 16. Both had a great time. March 11th is Opening Day, so break out the Blazers! Of course, Opening Day means a complete Spring Cleaning of the Club House. Please sign up for work parties ASAP. Have you noticed our beautiful parking lot Gardens? We are ready for Opening Day because of the hard work of Staff Com s Mary Wichser & Sparky Mundo and the green thumbed Janet Okawa-Mundo. They are amazing, and the Gardens are too! The new Guest Dock Safety Ladders have been purchased and are waiting to be installed. Thank you Fleet Surgeon Darlena Monet for the new wall mounted First Aid Kit. Let s use it wisely. Finally, I d like to thank the PMYC Board of Directors. For the first time ever, the Directors have pledged to take on additional leadership rolls in committees & Club functions. The Board is being very proactive & I can see many of them making the climb to Commodore. I m proud to work with them. Let s keep the fun rolling!

3 3 Larry Koch - Vice Commodore Let's start with a rhetorical question...do we know how to throw a Super Bowl party or what? As usual, the party was one of the highlights of the year. The food was excellent, the game was hard fought, the commercials were funny and the pool winners shared their joy with everyone. Jim Dalby, Pamela Johnson and Bob Butte were the big winners. We hear Kim Butte actually helped spend Bob's winnings on a vacation to Jamaica after she returned from a stint working on one of National Geographic s exploratory ships, "The Sea Bird", in Mexico. She's now working on the "Sea Lion" in Costa Rica. What a life! Congratulations to all. What a day! Commodore Tom Hall finally got another boat. A 13' Boston Whaler. Actually, we heard him say it's Karin's boat, but he gets to ride along "for good luck and to drink beer". Speaking of new boat owners, we heard Gary Simpson also purchased a new tender. Next time you see Gary, ask him about what happened the day he launched it for the first time. Something about a floating trailer. It's a very funny story, which I'm sure he will enjoy retelling. Megan Clausen, Mike and Lisa's daughter, performed in her first theatrical production of Beauty and the Beast at El Segundo High School. She played three different roles and if I must say so, she was outstanding. I see an Academy Award some day. A group of us attended the play and we had quite the party afterwards. What a fun night. John Black's book signing was a great success. He confirmed to us that there were no ghost writers involved and he wrote it all by himself. Someone needs to call Webster's and get "Toadsuckians" added to the Dictionary. Linda cooked another great meal for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to them...when does the sequel come out and is there a movie in your future? Ellen McKay and Fred Whitman threw a 60's themed Birthday party for Ellen. Lots of family and friends were there. It felt just like Halloween all over again, especially Curt and Roxann and Cal's hairdo. You guys do go all out! What a night. The Oscar party was a giant success. We can't wait till next year when it will be bigger and better. Opening Day festivities are just around the corner. Mark your calendars if you haven't already. March 11th at 11:00 A.M. Planning and preparations are already in high gear, with all the usual volunteers doing what they love to do best and helping to make ours the best opening day in Marina Del Rey. Don't forget to sign up for cleanup day and find something around the clubhouse to clean, polish, paint, fix or repair. Don't be bashful, use your imagination. Lastly, if you have an idea on how to make PMYC a better yacht club, don't hesitate to contact any Flag Officer or Director. We are always looking for ways to improve what we have," The Best Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey". Thank you for all your support and contributions to our club.

4 4 Alan Rock Fleet Captain Welcome to Opening Day and what is considered by many members to be the club s finest day! In addition to getting the club house ready, I have the distinct privilege to inspect our fleet. As a boat member of PMYC, you are strongly encouraged to support your club by participating in the 2012 fleet inspection on Saturday March 10 th from noon to 4pm. In addition to trophies, there will be a first place prize gift certificate to West Marine. The fleet inspection offers you the perfect excuse to prepare your boat for the upcoming sailing/boating season. A sign up sheet is posted at the club house or just me at alanrock1@gmail.com and I will sign you up. I am looking forward to spending some time on your boat, and please keep in mind that I can be bribed! See you all on Opening Day.

5 5 Directors Report This is new addition to our Log. Each month, the PMYC Board of Directors will report to the members on our achievements and new goals. The Board of Directors is actively involved in the club and most of us are serving on at least one club committee. We are still learning our roles, but I assure you we will try to make a difference. We also want everyone to know that the PMYC Board of Directors is representing you, the members. We want to hear from you. any ideas that you think could make our club better. A new address has been set up which represents your voice: pmycboard@gmail.com Talk to us. Every idea or comment will be considered. Warmest regards, Gary Panas Chairman, PMYC Board of Directors

6 6 PMYC SUPERBOWL PARTY

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8 8 PACIFIC MARINERS YACHT CLUB SPRING CLEAN UP 2012 Saturday Sunday, March pm Put your old dirty pants on and come on down Lunch will be served A sign-up sheet for various tasks has been posted Stop by or call the club (310) and sign up As we all know - "it's a do-it-yourself club"

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10 10 Pacific Mariners Yacht Club Annual Golf Classic Penmar Golf Course May 10, :00AM PST Join in the fun, competition and genuine good time, a PMYC guarantee 9 Hole... Modified Texas Format... Five-Some Blind Draw Teams Entry, Green Fees and Lunch...$50.00 per person Team and Individual Games & Prizes Awarded 1 st Place Team...$ nd Place Team...$ Par 3 s Closest to the Pin Long Drive & Longest Putt BLIND DRAW Held May 9 th, PMYC No Host bar & Appetizers TOURNAMENT AFTER PARTY FOOD & DRINK COURTESY OF Tournament Chair / Event Coordinator...Michael Dubois Tournament Co-Chair / Co-Coordinator...Kent Andersson Tournament Format / Rules / & Scoring Official...Larry Laurino

11 11 Pacific Mariners Yacht Club Annual Golf Classic Penmar Golf Course May 10, :00AM PST Can t Play??? Be there in SPIRIT & be a SPONSOR!!!! HELP SUPPORT PMYC AND THE TOURNAMENT WITH A SPONSOR- SHIP DONATION. CASH OR MERCHANDISE / SERVICES ACCEPTED... SPONSORSHIP FORM... Contact Mike Dubois for added info... Yes, Sign me up for a general cash event sponsorship of $50.00 or $ Player / Member / Company Name Amount $ Yes, I would like to sponsor an event w/ merchandise or services... Player / Member / Company Name Merchandise or Service + Value Events include... 4ea Par 3 Closest to the Pin Longest Drive & Longest Putt

12 12 PMYC s 2012 LIST OF MEETINGS & EVENTS JAN. - JUNE JANUARY 05 Single Mariners 14 Private Event 19 Single Mariners 24 Business Meeting 28 Installation Dinner (Kent Andersson/ Karin Hall) FEBRUARY 02 Single Mariners 04 John Black's Book Signing (Linda Black) 05 Super Bowl Party (Pot Luck) 10 Membership Meeting 11 Valentine s Day Party (Carol Butte/Linda Black) 16 Single Mariners 22 Parents of SeaScout Ship 16 Islander meeting* 25 Poker Tournament (Al Wichser) 26 Oscar Party (Kia Andersson) 28 Business Meeting 29 Leap Day Dinner* MARCH 01 Single Mariners Club Cleanup begins 10 Opening Day Set Up 11 Opening Day (Various) 15 Single Mariners 17 St. Patrick s Day Party (Candy Brown) 25 Natalie s Birthday Party (Nick Cecola) 27 Business Meeting APRIL 05 Single Mariners 12 ASMBYC Sailing Safety Seminar 13 Membership Meeting 14 Tax Day BBQ ( )* 19 Single Mariners 24 Business Meeting MAY 03 Single Mariners Cinco de Mayo Cruise (Fleet Captain) 05 Kentucky Derby bus trip to Hollywood Park ( )* 10 PMYC Golf Tournament (Mike Dubois) 13 Mother s Day Brunch (Staff Commodores) 17 Single Mariners 19 Armed Forces BBQ ( )* 22 Business Meeting 28 Memorial Day BBQ ( )* JUNE 1-3 PMYC Challenge - Halibut Tourney (Kent Andersson) 07 Single Mariners 08 Membership Meeting 09 Swap Meet (Nick Cecola) Father s Day Cruise (Fleet Captain) 16 Dave Wall Race / After Party 21 Single Mariners 23 PMYC Birthday Party (Casino Night?) ( ) 26 Business Meeting Asterisk (*) Indicates events that are ideas or have not yet been Hosted/Sponsored by a PMYC member.

13 13 39 th Annual Newport Boat Show April 19-22, 2012 Lido Marina Village 3400 Via Oporto Newport Beach, CA Visit Website:

14 14 Congratulations to Staff Commodore Barrie Harnett Onboard Cap'n Jake Winner of the Mercury Bay Billfish Classics in New Zealand With a 380lb blue marlin

15 15 Please wear your NAME TAG when you are in the Club House. PMYC MEMBERS GUEST POLICY: NEW GUEST NAME TAG As a member you are entitled to invite guests to your club, but, you must be present and issue a guest name tag. Sign them into the guest register under your name as sponsor. Don t forget the parking pass. Visitors from other yacht clubs should also be signed in and issued a name tag. We are the proud owners of an official PMYC Dock Cart. You can find it hanging on the wall below the metal stairs on the south side of the building. Use it anytime, but you must lock it up afterwards!

16 16 FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Friday Night Dinners are one of Pacific Mariners Yacht Club's great traditions. Nearly every Friday night (exceptions include Cruise Weekends or a big event Saturday) a PMYC member volunteers to host dinner for the membership. They cook the meal in our professional galley or bring in a meal created by a local restaurant. Prices run from $7 to $12 per person depending on the fare served. Sign up sheet is on the galley door. Goal: To publish The Log on or as soon after the 1st of each month 1. (See deadline) Deadline: 5 days before end of the month Guidelines: 2. Pictures must be accompanied by description or written article. 3. CDs left in glass box will be ignored, unless you make prior arrangements with the editor. 4. Pictures left on disc in Internet Work Station will be ignored. 5. Submit articles inside or in WORD format. Submit to: logeditor@pmyc.org

17 17 OFFICER OF THE DAY March 2012 Friday 6-9 Saturday/Sunday 12-5pm March 2 Sal Leggio March 3 Dana MacDuff March 4 Steven Markley March 9 Jeff Miller March 10 Ron Dorfman March 16 Derek Nickerson March 17 Frank Quinones March 18 Mike Clausen March 23 Tim Sanford March 24 John Tennant March 25 Robert Randolph March 30 Cal Troupe March 31 Ken Havard It is the obligation of every member of PMYC to serve as Officer of the Day at least two sometimes three times a year. Your associate is welcome to serve with you or take your place. Remember it is up to you to schedule an alternate if you are unable to serve Failure to serve your OD will result in a $50 assessment, as outlined in the standing rules. Snacks are always welcome, but do not feel obligated to bring anything. We will be honored by your presence!

18 18 March Birthdays 2 Reuben Valles 5 Sherry McDougall 7 Curt Bersche & Leslie Bond 8 Patti Rush 9 Ken Havard 10 Alex Hasenclever 11 Helene Smith & Annie Tehan & Howard Wikoff 12 Grace Arnold 13 Nancy Wilding 15 Dave Ringwald 16 Roy Souza 18 Alan Gornick 19 Mike Dubois & Mike Guccione & Gloria Leggio & Michelle Markley 23 Rhonda Breum 25 Natalie Cecola & Ron Freese 27 Robert Veltri 28 Tomoko Lojac & Nancy Young 29 Kia Andersson April Birthdays 1 Michael Schmitz 5 Bob Butte 7 Irene Quinones 8 Ken Rue 11 Dusten Brown & Sam Edwards 14 Cheryl Schmitz 17 Shirley Bly 18 Mary Ellen Woolery 20 Francine Korda 22 Al Wichser & Trish Wikoff 23 Dana Kristoff 26 Mike Millett 29 Nicole Cecola, Heidi Stange 30 Carol King Put another candle on my birthday cake We re gonna bake a birthday cake Put another candle on my birthday cake I m another year old today

19 19 Pacific Mariners Yacht Club Panay Way FaceBook: PacificMarinersYachtClub Twitter: twitter.com/pacificmariners Marina del Rey, CA Photos of Emerald Bay & Cat Harbor courtesy of: Karen Otterbein