December 2016 AN HHYC PUBLICATION ISSUE 11

‘Warmest Holiday Wishes to All’

IN THIS ISSUE:

Commodores Column Page 2

Next Meeting

Page 3

PYD’s Pictures Coming Next

Month

Commodores Ball Pg 4

Pg 8

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Hello all HHYC members, As the end of 2016 nears, I would like to thank everyone in the club that helped me throughout the year to make the experience of being commodore so great. All of the events were so great and I had a wonderful time. There were lots of changes this year from the location of meetings and changes in rendezvous management. Everyone embraced the changes and I believe the club is moving in the best direction. I would like to thank all the hosts, bridge, officers and everyone who helped just make everything run smoothly. There are so many that I can’t name you all in this letter, but thank you all! I would like to recognize Carol Soffel for providing meeting minutes when we did not have a secretary (which we still are looking for a volunteer). I have truly enjoyed serving as commodore this year and I look forward to what next year will bring. Our last event was the Pay your Dues party on November 12th at Queen City Yacht Club. This was another great event with good food, fun and friends. There were donation of teddy bears and

crayons for Children’s hospital. There was plenty of fun with games and raffles which made money for the club. Sue Burke had some great new clothing options. I especially liked (and bought) a great light rain jacket. The last event for this year is the Commodore’s ball on January 21. This is a wonderful way to end 2016 and thank those who contributed to the club and welcome the new bridge with good food and dancing. It will be at the Decca Hotel again. If you are planning on staying please make your reservations prior to December 20th and mention HHYC (room rate $99). I look forward to seeing you all. Please join us at Tutta Bella on December 13th for the board meeting. We will have some appetizers and something special to celebrate HHYC 40th anniversary. In addition, Dane will provide some insight to what to expect next year. So come join us for the meeting. Please note that the February board meeting has been moved from the 14th to the first Tuesday

February 7th to free up your Valentine’s Day.. Finally, please be safe out on the water and continue to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest waters. See you there Mary Scott, Commodore

Commodore’s Corner

Notes from the Editor Please remember that all events are BYOB unless otherwise not-ed. Commodores Ball JAN 21 Book your room soon! Pictures from the 2016 PYD’s Party will published in the JAN newsletter due to Internet con-nectivity errors between Seattle and Honolulu. Feb meeting changed to Feb 7,2017 because valentines day falls on Feb 14, 2017.

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AWARDS

BENT PROP P/C Toni Johnson

RUBBER DUCKY Dane Fantz

OPEC P/C Mike Burke

RESCUE Marty Bluewater

8 BALL Vic Portolese

MAGELLAN P/C Mike Burke

Next Meeting - Dec 13 6:30 PM

Tutta Bella Resturant 4411 Stone Way 16:30

Happy Hours begins at 4:00

December

1 - Pat Wilson 6 - Kristin Haugen 9 - Giselle Warner 15 - Sharon Lee 19 - Alden Haass

Send updates to Paul Quinn jpaulquinn@gmail.com

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 in-

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COMMODORE’S BALL

Our next event, the HHYC Commodore’s Ball will be held at the Deca Hotel in the U district on Saturday,

January 21st. Once again, we have the Ball Room booked for our event and will kick off the special

evening with happy hour and appetizers in the foyer. This is the creme de la creme of events for our

yacht club. We hope to see all of you there. Your evite will be out just before Christmas.

Once again, HHYC members will be staying the night in the Presidential Suite. This will allow us to con-

tinue our celebration after the Ball Room closes down (around 10:30). If you missed this last year, than

you must join us in 2017! The penthouse offers a spectacular view of our city and there may even be

HHYC clothing to purchase, so bring your checkbook.

The club has also booked a group of rooms for other members to stay the night, if desired. Reservations

are to be made by each individual calling the hotel directly at (800) 899-0251. The special price is $99

per room. This is good only until December 21st and currently, we only have 8 rooms left. When you

call, make sure you mention that you are with HHYC. The arrival date is 01/21/2017.

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Please $upport the Following Businesses After All

They $upport Our Club

Your Add Here

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BalMar Duo-Charger Designed to keep a second battery charged whenever the primary battery is being charged. $100.00 Contact Earl Sommers (206) 300-8402.

Battery Boxes

Two boxes with lids for 8D battery and 3 boxes with lids each fit 2 standard size batteries.

Contact Dennis (425) 670-8224

Marinco 50 Amp power cord - 50 Foot

West Marine price in there 2008 book was $659.00. I will take $350.00 and throw in the 50 amp plug that mounts on the boat ($117.99 in 2008) It is in new condition. Contact Dennis (425) 670-8224

Sell it Here List your Junk Stuff

For Sale here for Free Contact:

Webmaster Adds

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Non Hosted Events There are several events throughout the

year that are not officially organized by the club, but you can usually find HHYC members gath-

ered to party and celebrate. May 7 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 fire- works on the 3rd. Others raft up in Andrews Bay or Lake Union for the fireworks on the 4th. Aug 6-7 Sea Fair on Lake Washington. You could spend the week taking in all of the festivities and the races. Aug 13 8th Annual Kitsap Wine Festival - Bremerton Marina. Call Earl Sommers to sign up! Oct 1 - 2 Shelton Oysterfest Shelton Yacht Club

2016 BRIDGE

Commodore Mary Scott

Vice Commodore Dane Fantz

Rear Commodore Vic Portolese

Past Commodore Mike Burke

2016 APPOINTEES

Awards Kris Ridenour

Clothing Sue Burke

Health & Welfare Carol Soffel

Membership Laura Williamson

Newsletter P/C Paul Quinn

Safety P/C Bob Ridenour

Website R/C Vic Portolese

2016 Board Members

P/C Dennis Kroeger

P/C Paul Quinn

Charlie Life

P/C Rick Lee

P/C James Life

Carol Soffel

Earl Sommers

Keli Parrett

2016 OFFICERS

Treasurer Sue Collins

Secretary Teresa Fantz

Fleet Captain P/C Paul Quinn

Judge Advocate Sharon Lee

Sargent-at-Arms P/C Rick Lee

Hidden Harbor Yacht Club 319 Nickerson Street PMB194 Seattle, Wa. 98109

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Rendezvous Host Sign Ups Fleet Captain Events

Jan Jan 21st Commodores Ball – Deca Hotel

Sue & Mike Burke

Feb No Rendezvous

NA In Works

March March 31-Apr 2 Elliott Bay Marina (Saturday Night Seattle Yacht Club)

Lleslie & Earl Sommers Vic & Kari Portolese

April

April 28-30 Brownsville Marina (Gazebo & BBQ Saturday Night)

Need Hosts

May May 26-29 Port Orchard?

Need Hosts

June June 23-25 Rock the Dock (Band & Alcohol)

Laura & Mike William-son Terry & Dane

July No Rendezvous

NA In Works

August No Rendezvous

NA

Sept Sept 1-4 Crab Derby

Larry & Kelly Perret Paul & Liz Ellis

In Works

Oct Oct 27-29th Argosy Halloween Cruise

Need facilitator

Nov

Nov 10-12th Pay Your Dues – Queen City?

Need Hosts

Jan, 2017 Commodores Ball TBD

Mary & Brian Scott