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Hey friends,

The IMYC annual 4th of July Party will be on Saturday, July 4th at 6:00ish. We'll have those good ole American favorites of hamburgers, hot dogs, all the fixins and apple pie (if you bring the apple pie!). Desserts are potluck. The Club will also provide cold drinks. After the party, you'll still have plenty of time to get out on the Lake to see the fireworks beginning around 9:30. Please make your party reservation, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, Please respone by emailing Jay (please indicate how many in your group). No guest fee for this party but please help with a good headcount for food prep, etc.

The marina has sent to all slip renters a letter requesting a donation for the 4th of July fireworks display. The Club has made a $100 donation but please make a personal donation if you can. All of the money is used to buy fireworks so more money means a bigger, better show.

That's it for now. See you at the lake.

Jay

Final Regatta for the  Spring series will be on the July 4th party Saturday. Skippers meeting at 10:00 AM; races to start at 11:00 am (SO WE CAN TRY TO BEAT SOME OF THE HEAT AND THE CROWDS).  Things are getting fun with Keith and Barbara in their 40; the series is close between “Little Girl” and “Matsya”. I hope to see a good crowd.
See everyone on the 4th.
Ron Nash

Commodore’s Corner (5/6/09)
 
 
Hey Everybody,
 
Next up is the IMYC Memorial Day Party on SATURDAY, May 23rd. Rick and Lucy Moore are your hosts and report that we will have barbeque from Fat Boy’s with all the fixins! We’ll send some emails beginning next week so you can make your reservations. So, mark your calendars for May 23rd.
 
Race Committee Chairman, Ron Nash has announced the next Spring Regatta race for THIS SATURDAY, MAY, 9th. The skippers meeting will be at 10:00 and the race (weather permitting) will get underway at noon. Also, a make-up race is set for Saturday, May 23rd (Memorial Day weekend).
 
Special thanks to Dan and Jena Blair for hosting last month’s Crawfish Boil. About 60 of us managed to eat 200 lbs. of crawfish, 25 pounds of shrimp and all the taters and corn we could handle. It was a GREAT party and a great way to kick off the IMYC season. Thanks to all who helped cook, decorate and serve. WE ALL had a great time. Dan and Jena- already looking forward to next year's Boil!
 
Well, if it ever quits raining, we’ll see you at the lake.
 
 
Commodore Jay

RACING This Saturday!

May 9th

Skippers Meeting 10:00am Racing Starts at 12:00 noon.

Racing Results for the April 24th Race

Racing Committee Chairman Ron Nash announces the:

2009 Spring Regatta Schedule

February 28:   Committee Boat racing protocol review

March 7:  Regatta 1

March 21: Regatta 2

April 4:  Regatta 3

April 25: Regatta 4

May 9:  Regatta 5

May 23 Makeup Race

Ron Nash

Commodore’s Corner

February

Welcome to 2009!

It’s wet and cold outside today but warmer, good sailing weather is just around the corner. Racing Chairman Ron Nash says that he will be announcing the Spring 2009 Race Program soon. So, watch the news for the dates of the first races. Also, mark your calendars for the Crawfish Boil: Saturday, April 18th. Hosts Dan and Gena Blair say that the mudbugs look like they’re gonna be good and BIG this year. Rumor has it that we may have a Dock Side Deals party on April 18th, too, so get your junk, I mean overstocked marine equipment ready to sell- SOMEBODY WANTS THAT NASTY CORRODED THING IN THE BOTTOM OF YOUR DOCK BOX and is willing to pay for it!

There are lots of new folks on the docks these days so make sure that you introduce yourself. That new face just may be your next best friend!

Lastly, if you haven’t already, be sure to get your dues in NOW before the 2/15 penalty date. The $10 late fee is payable after2/15 so don’t wait- pay your dues today. (get your 2009 membership form and mailing instructions here: http://ironmountainyachtclub.org/membershipform.htm ).

That’s it for now. See you at the lake soon.

Jay 

January

Happy New Year everybody!

IMYC kicked off the new year last Saturday with our Annual Meeting in the marina’s conference room. With almost 40 in attendance, this was the largest turn-out ever for our Annual Meeting. The agenda was full of old and new business including planning for the club’s parties, racing program, pavilion maintenance and some recommended changes to the IMYC Constitution. Sec./Treas. Barbara is working on a summary of the meeting  that will be sent to the members next week via email. This email will include a request for your vote on the recommended changes to the constitution. The recommendations resulted from discussions at the meeting. Your thoughts and opinions are still welcome when you receive the meeting summary so please feel free to call/email.

The 2009 dues are payable (if you haven’t already). You can access the membership form (to be done each year) on the Club’s website or at this link:  http://ironmountainyachtclub.org/membershipform.htm .

Please remember that dues are payable without the $10 late fee when paid on/before February 15th so get your dues/form in soon. Mailing address info is on the membership form.

The Club’s first event of the year will be the Crawfish Boil on (tentatively) Saturday, April 18th so watch for the announcements towards the end of March. We’ll be adding a couple of new on-the-water events including the Bloody Mary Breakfast and Jug Run which will be in the spring along with some regular raft-ups so watch the email and web announcements for the details. Also, Racing Chairman Ron Nash will be announcing the spring racing info soon, too. Well, that’s all for now. See you at the lake, it’s gonna be a great year!

Jay  (jay.schafer@staffone.com,  cell 501-346-4104)