Commodore
I wanted to thank everyone who worked or helped with the docks. To me this is the end of winter. We beat our record by 45 minutes. There are still some items that need to be finished and hopefully the boaters will get completed soon.
I also wanted to thank everyone that worked so hard on Opening Day. Our Fleet Captain, Frank, had a good group of workers, and this resulted in a great day. The raffle went well and the food was terrific Thanks to all the officers and Princesses who attend from the other DRYL Clubs.
As everyone knows business has been down as a result of the economy and no smoking. All work parties need to be authorized by me in advance of the work party. Beer is the only drink on work parties/ with certain exceptions. With current financial short fall I would hope that the membership would donate their time. This being said the E-Board will be going over the finances the next several months to look for weak areas that need to be addressed. Stop down during Happy Hour and not just to enjoy the food….stay awhile.
Members should also take pride in their Club. If you smoke don’t throw your butts on the ground or in the creek. If you see trash on the ground please pick it up. The back porch is not a storage area so if you are breaking down from a rental or event the tables and chairs go in the shed. If you don’t do it , it probably won’t get done.
The weather is getting nice, the docks are in and everybody knows we can us the support. If you haven’t been down to the club in a while ( and you members know who you are) stop down and see us.
Jim MacDonald
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Thanks to all the Yacht Club Officers and Princesses who attended our Opening Day. Also thanks to the members that came out in support of the club. Our Fleet Captain did a terrific job with the event and everyone had a great time.
Fran Williams
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
We will be voting on four new applicants for probationary membership at the May meeting. The list is posted on the board at the Club. They are Harold Macklin, Tom Hunt, Brenda McBride and Pam McNally.
At the June meeting we will be voting on five probationary members for full membership. They are Charles Friars, James Harper, William Hill, Thomas Marker and Mike Moran.
Jim Riley
Rear Commodore
Dock Master
The docks are in and the first half of the fee installments paid. The second installment is June 15th. Remember that the boater’s meetings have been changed to Thursday nights.
We are still working on completing the lights and water for the docks
Carl Griffins
Dock Master
Sick Bay
Cards and flowers and/or fruit baskets have been sent to the following:
- Mr. Morrissey was in the hospital briefly but is home again.
- Marianne Park is slowly recovering from her broken arm and ankle.
- Dotsy is still recovering at home from her surgery and has stopped at the Club several times.
- We haven’t heard on Phil Dunn how he is doing, but hope he is improving.
- Although Fran won’t say much he is going into the hospital this week.
Keep these family members and members in your thoughts and prayers. Anyone who knows of a member or a family member who is sick or in the hospital, please call me so a card, flowers, fruit
basket, etc. can be sent.
Fran Williams
Vice Commodore
Fleet Captain
I hope to plan several trips this year. Anyone who has any ideas, please see me. Thanks to everyone who helped me so much with Opening Day. See later in the newsletter for a full report.
Frank Poper
Fleet Captain
Ways & Means
Mothers Day Breakfast is scheduled for this weekend. Bring out your mom, grandmom or wife for a good breakfast.
Michelle Thompson
Ways & Means Chairperson
Bar Chairman
On March 1st the price increase went into effect. Any questions, please see me.
Lenny Gomez
Bar Chairman
Shrimp Night
The date is Friday, June13th. As of this writing I have not gotten the price yet, so watch the light boards around the club for additional information and will have more information in next months newsletter.
Everyone really enjoyed themselves last year. Patrice and Patty did a great job.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt was another success.
I want to thank everyone who help with filling the eggs, making up the baskets, tagging all of the prizes and helping with donating and cooking the food. (I don’t want to forget a name so I won’t list but you know who you are). Thank you.
I especially want to thank Sue Knight for her help and support. This event would not be what it is without her. Also thanks to Sue Cheety for being our Easter Bunny this year.
Cheryl Stager
Chairperson
Opening Day
Our Opening Day was a great success. I want to thank everyone who worked so hard with the planning, tickets, set up, front door, cooking, and cleanup. You were great.
I want to thank the following clubs for attending and made our day special:
- DRYL President
- Anchor Y.C.,
- Delaware River Rats Y.C.
- Harbor Light Y.C.
- Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Assn.
- Riverside Y.C.
- Riverwinds Y.C.
- Westville Power Boat Assn.
- Wissinoming Y.C.
The Princesses in attendance were:
- Miss Anchor Y.C. Carla Cefalone
- Miss Del. River Rats Kristen Walczak Miss Harbor Light Brigette McGinn
- Miss Riverwinds Shauna Simcox
- Miss Westville P. B. Siobhan Sullivan
- Miss Wissinoming Krystin Russell
Also in attendance was our DRYL Queen, Leanne Byrd.
Past DRYL Queens:
1992-Toni Nespoli (Wissinoming)
1995-Tara Schweigart (NPBC).
Past NPBC Princesses:
1999-2003-Angela Cheety
1984-Shannon Pettolina.
Thanks to Dutch Campbell for playing the bagpipes. This really gives class to the ceremony. Thanks to our Princess Anna Friars for singing the National Anthem and doing a great job in welcoming the Princesses. Thanks to Martha and Grove Florist for doing the flowers for the Queens and Princesses and the memorial wreath.
Thanks to the members who bought and sold tickets for the 120-qt. cooler raffle. It was a great success. Thank you to my fellow officers for attending in their whites and making a nice line up. Everyone helped to make this first Opening Day as your Fleet Captain a roaring success. I really appreciate all of your help.
Frank Poper
Fleet Captain
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20/20 Tickets
All monies were due this past week for your tickets as drawings beginning on May 5th. There is a list on the cold box during of the nightly winners. If you don’t see the winner within a day or so I will call you and arrange to me you to pay the winner.
If you have not paid and as of this writing there were still 4-members who had not paid, you will cannot win if you have not paid. Once you have paid your number is eligible to win. All members who received tickets and have not paid, even after the drawing is over at May 30th, will still be responsible for paying this money. Members will not be considered in good standing until paid.
We also as of this writing have 10 unsold tickets. Anyone wanting or know someone who would like one, please see me or Sue Knight. Even once the drawings start tickets can be purchased, they just cannot win on the nights prior to purchasing.
Any questions, please contact myself or Sue Knight.
Cheryl Stager
Chairperson
Fishing Tournament
Total weight of 3 fish combined
For 1st, 2nd and 3rd places
Per Angler Not Boat
$5.00 Lunker Pool.(100% payout)
Per Angler Not Boat
$20.00 entry fee
75% Payout/ 1st 35% / 2nd 25%/ 3rd 15%
Start time 7 a.m. - Weigh in 3 p.m.
Refreshments and food after tournament is included in your entry fee.
Club No. 856-845-9749
Frank Poper
Fleet Captain
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