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Commodore’s Corner – May, 2012

Wow, are you like me and wondering where April went? Though we’re just getting started it seems like this year is already zooming by.  Boats are starting to fill slips in the marina and the noise of boat work can be heard from the storage yard. 

This year promises to be a busy one again at PYC. Join us this weekend for the annual Cinco De Mayo party. It is a perennial favorite.  Keep up to date on other upcoming events with our on-line calendar.  A busy race schedule is about to get under way and new this year will be the Leukemia Cup Regatta in June. 

Feel like doing a little volunteer work? Planning for the Commodore’s Cup has begun and additional help is always welcome.  And of course all members are invited to join us on the second Thursday of each month for our monthly Board Meeting at Kansas City Sailing.

Most of all, come on out to PYC and enjoy our little jewel on the lake. Sailing time has arrived. I look forward to seeing you at the club.

Mij Frierson, Commodore
s/v let it breeze
beamreach@att.net

May 6th, 2012 | Category: Commodore's Corner | 2 comments

Commodore’s Corner – March, 2012

I was glad to see all who could make it to the Winter Membership meeting.  We had an excellent turnout. The biggest topics for discussion were the breakwater and this year’s budget.

John Anderson gave a very good report for the Long Range Planning Committe on the options for a new breakwater. Four club members (John Anderson, Gary Templeton, Ricardo Oben and I) had traveled to an Arkansas marina that was using three different types of breakwaters – where we could see them in action. We are waiting on some additional engineering data before we make a decision to take to the board and the membership next fall.

The new budget was passed with no changes.

Now we get to look forward to the club opening April 14th and the start of another great sailing season at PYC. Please join us for the club opening where we open up everything after the winter shut down and clean away any issues created by winter weather.  Take a look at the Club’s social calendar and sign up to host one of our great parties.

We look forward to seeing you at the club.

Your Commodore,

Mij Frierson
s/v Let it Breeze
beamreach@att.net

March 11th, 2012 | Category: Commodore's Corner | Leave a comment

Commodore’s Corner – February, 2012

The New Years festivities have come and gone.  I hope your holidays were safe and fun.  Winter has been kind to us so far.  As I write this I am listening to a thunder storm in the middle of January, not our usual snow storm.

As we move into 2012 there are many things to keep in mind for the upcoming sailing season. By now you should have received your membership packet.  Please be sure to send in your application with either the deposit or the full amount of your 2012 dues.  If you haven’t received your packet or you have membership questions please contact our Assistant Treasurer, Doug McCall, who will be happy to help you out (with the application, that is).

The annual winter membership meeting is quickly approaching. It will take place on Saturday, March 3 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Shawnee Civic Center (the same location as last year).  As always we’ll share in a potluck meal at noon so please be sure to bring your favorite covered dish to share. PYC will provide the beverages.  The actual membership meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. I hope to see you there.

Before you know it Spring will be here and it will be time for club opening (mark your calendar for Saturday, April 14).  That’s when the fun begins!  In the meantime, if you have a boat in the water be sure to go out to the club and check on it occasionally.  Even in a mild winter you never know what the wind and waves will do to the dock lines securing your boat.

I look forward to seeing you at the membership meeting on March 3, at the club on April 14, and then (not soon enough) on the water this season.

Mij Frierson, Commodore
s/v Let It Breeze
beamreach@att.net

February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Commodore's Corner | Leave a comment