December 2018 AN HHYC PUBLICATION ISSUE 12 Happy Holidays to All IN THIS ISSUE: Commodores Column Page 2 Next Meeting Page 3 Next Event Pages 2-4 Welcome New Members Mark and Jodelle Ganter Sponsored by Jeff & Shawn Quinn Gary and Wendy Ayars Sponsored by Jim & Judy Ayers-Templeman Pictures Page 6-12 Commodores Ball Agenda 5:30 Pre-function in the suite (drinks and appetizers) Next Meeting DEC 11 7:00 Dinner buffet and music 7:45 Awards 8:00 Music and dancing 10:30 After hours party Page 15 Please join us on Jan 26, 2019 More details on page 3 & 4
Commodore s Corner The pay your dues party took place a few weeks ago, and it was a great event to cap 2018 off! It took place at Queen City Yacht Club, and included a prime rib and salmon dinner and an evening of dancing. Between dinner and dancing was a very entertaining live auction. It was great to see Past Commodore Tony Johnson and Marcia Bailey, who haven t been able to attend an event in many years. After the event, the HHYC board voted to donate $500 to the Health Link charity to help those less fortunate during this holiday season. I do have some sad news to share. Member Glen Diefenderfer lost his battle with cancer last month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jill during this difficult time. As my year as commodore comes to a close (was that cheering I heard?) I ve been reflecting on my time in the chair. What I saw as a daunting task ended up being very fulfilling, and not nearly as difficult as I foresaw. Much thanks to the 2018 board members for your thoughtful leadership this year. After many years of discussions about the cost of dues, this board had the wisdom to move us forward in the area of greatest concern. The result is that the annual dues are still set at $100, but new members will pay an extra $50 initiation fee to cover the club s additional cost of a new burgee and other administrative items. We also had several awesome events that were very well attended. Much thanks go out to the year s event hosts who made the events possible. The year started with the Commodore s Ball hosted by P/C Mary & Brian Scott; followed by the Garlic Fest hosted by P/C Dane & Terry Fantz with Paul and Liz Ellis; then it was the Bacon Bash hosted by P/C Paul Quinn & Patty Cossack with F/C Rick & Sharon Lee; on to the Memorial Day Rendezvous hosted by PC Dennis Kroeger & Brynn Sheridan; that lead to the Rock the Dock event hosted by myself & Kari with P/C Mike & Sue Burke; followed by the Crab Derby planned by V/C Larry & Keli Parrett and hosted by P/C Mike & Sue Burke; and finally the Pay Your Dues party hosted by P/C Paul Quinn & Patty Cossack. For those of you who didn t make it to any of the year s events, we truly hope to see you some time in 2019! I d also like to welcome the ten new member families to HHYC! This is a great group of people, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future! Finally, I d like to welcome the 2019 HHYC Bridge, Commodore Larry Parrett, Vice Commodore Jeff Quinn, and newly elected Rear Commodore Bart Kooyman. I m confident that our new leaders will keep us moving in the right direction! I encourage all of you to help me welcome the new bridge by attending the Commodore s Ball on January 26. Warmest Regards Vic Portolese, outgoing Commodore 2
December 1 - Pat Wilson 15 - Sharon Lee Doug Gomez 19 - Alden Haass Send updates to Paul Quinn jpaulquinn@gmail.com Next Meeting December 11 6:30 PM Eastlake Bar & Grill 2947 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Room available at 4:30 Horderves Please come early and help us meet our minimum Upstairs Only DEALS Doc's Marina Grill In Winslow offers club members with a current HHYC Membership card 10% off entrees at lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday and 15% off entrees at lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday. La Conner Marina Gives you winter rates, all summer long, for overnight moorage if you tell them you are with HHYC and have reciprocity with Swinomish Yacht Club. Has to be in the Marina Office. Save about 20% And it includes electrical!!! Commodores Ball January 26, 2019 Double Tree Suites by Hilton 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 Front Desk Phone: 206-575-8220 Spending the night? - Book a room $109 + tax Group Name - Hidden Harbor Yacht Club Group Code - HHY Check In _ Jan 26, 2019 Checkout - Jan 27, 2019 Click Link Below to book or call 800-222-8733 Book A Room Pay on-line for the Event See next page for additional details. 3
Next Event COMMODORE S BALL DOUBLETREE SUITES BY HILTON, SEATTLE AIRPORT / SOUTHCENTER 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 www.seattle.doubletree.com Front Desk Phone: 206-575-8220 Group Name: Hidden Harbor Yacht Club Group Code: HHY Check-in: 26-JAN-2019 Check-out: 27-JAN-2019 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS ONLINE: Your HiltonLink is:https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/ personalized/s/seaspdt-hhy-20190126/index.jhtml?wt.mc_id=pog Please provide your group code (HHY) TO MAKE RESERVATIONS BY PHONE: Toll-Free reservations assistance: 800-222-8733. Please provide your group code (HHY) please let the reservation agent know what hotel you are staying at. Make sure is it indicated as the DoubleTree Suites on Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila, Washington. CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR THE EVEENT ONLINE: Please join us for the event of the year to celebrate the close of 2018 with Commodore Vic and welcome our new Commodore Larry. Enjoy great food, drinks, music, dancing and fun. Price $80 per person. It will be hosted at the Double tree Inn. We have a great deal on rooms discounted at $109 plus tax, and includes breakfast buffet for two. Deadline for payments to room and event is Jan 12th so don't wait!!!! You don't want to miss it 4
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Commodore Non Hosted Events for 2018 Several events throughout the year that are not officially organized by the club, but you can usually find HHYC members gathered. May 5 2018 BRIDGE Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Past Commodore 2018 Board Members Sue Burke P/C Dennis Kroeger P/C Rick Lee P/C Paul Quinn Carol Soffel Vic Portolese Larry Parrett Jeff Quinn Dane Fantz Opening Day of Boating Season. Look for the group in Union Bay or at QCYC or SYC. July 3-4 Independence Day. Some raft up In Liberty Bay for Poulsbo fireworks on the 3rd. Others raft up in Andrews Bay or Lake Union for the fireworks on the 4th. Treasurer Secretary Fleet Captain Awards Clothing 2018 APPOINTEES Keli Parrett Health & Welfare Carol Soffel Membership Newsletter Safety Website 2018 OFFICERS Judge Advocate Sue Collins Carol Soffel P/C Rick Lee Sharon Lee Sergeant-at-Arms P/C Rick Lee Hidden Harbor Yacht Club 319 Nickerson Street PMB194 Seattle, Wa. 98109 Sue Burke & Kari Portolese P/C Rick Lee P/C Paul Quinn P/C Rick Lee Com Vic Portolese Aug 4 5 SeaFair Weekend. Aug 11 9h Annual Kitsap Wine Festival - Bremerton Marina. Call Rick Lee to sign up! Oct 6-7 Shelton Oysterfest Shelton Yacht Club 13
Rendezvous Host Sign Ups Fleet Captain Events January Commodores Ball See Newsletter for Details February Dane & Terry Fantz March April May June July No Rendezvous August September October November Pay Your Dues Party 14