Newsletter Vol. 42, No. 11 November 2018

Photos-Rod Proctor, Jim Barrett Editor-Jon Galbraith

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Our By-Laws state that “The regular meeting in October shall be known

as the Annual Meeting.” They further state “...for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the coming year…” It is with great

pleasure that I present our elected officials for year 2019 that were

elected unanimously by the members present at the October Annual

Meeting, held during the October Dinner on October 22:

Jon Galbraith, Commodore Dennis Largé, Treasurer

Ken Olsen, Vice Commodore Clark Scarboro, Trustee

Laurie Wishkoski, Rear Commodore Don Chandler, Trustee

David Latimer, Fleet Captain Jennifer Johnston, Trustee Susi Holleman, Secretary Terry Sigmond, Staff Commodore

Congratulation to our new Board members, as well to those of you who are continuing to

serve. To outgoing Board members Shelia Cencak, Treasurer 2017-2018, Bill Davis,

Fleet Captain 2018, Bill Plummer, Trustee 2016-2018 and Jim Barrett, Staff Commodore 2018. Thank you for all you have done as board members to make SBYC a

very special and fun club. I appreciate serving along with you!

What better way to welcome in fall the season than a Bavarian-style Oktoberfest

Celebration! Oktoberfest hosts Jon and Debbie Galbraith and their crew Claus “Bier

Sommelier” and Turid Dassel, WC and Lora Harvey, Ken and Susan Olsen, Bill and Brenda Davis, Dale and Kim Oldis, Michael Barclay and Ashley Sweeney, and Dave

and Mary Latimer. WC and Claus dressed the part in their Lederhosen as they served

us German prezels, Beer, Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Head Grillmeisters Bill Davis

and Ken Olsen were busy cooking the Bratwurst. Frauleins Debbie, Lora and Brenda

wore their Dirndls and served up the Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Spaetzle, German Potato Salad, and Rotkoh prepared by Brat From Deutschland! The Apple Streusel was

the perfect way to top off a great Abendessen! Everyone was encouraged to stick around

for our annual meeting and for some Oktoberfest fun and Gemütlichkeit! We tanzte to

the sounds of an impromptu jam session with Mike and Linda Wishkoski (Gregg’s

brother and sister-in-law), their friend Dave Menz, and Rob Hays’s brother Bill Hays. It

could not have been planned better! Thank-you Jon and Debbie and Abendcrew for an enjoyable evening! PROST!

Join me at the Commodore’s Ball which will be held on Saturday December 1, 2018.

Registration will open on November 4th, 2018 and will remain open until full or

registration closes on November 23, 2018. You can register on line at

www.shelterbayyachtclub.org. If you are having trouble logging on the website please contact Jim Barrett at jim@barrettmarine.com or call 360-466-3607.

From the Helm—Terry Sigmond, Commodore

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Vice Commodore—Jon Galbraith

I’d like to thank everyone who attended our October dinner and cast their votes at the annual Business Meeting. You unanimously approved some outstanding nominees to our

Board of Directors, and also approved the advancement of several current board members,

myself included, onward into 2019. Let me echo Terry in giving a heartfelt thank you to our

outgoing board members Sheila Cencak, Bill Davis, Bill Plummer, and Jim Barrett. It has

been a pleasure serving with you all and I appreciate all your support during the past year.

It seems like just a few weeks ago that Jim Barrett invited himself onto our boat, during a

club cruise to Roche Harbor, and convinced me to accept the nomination for 2016 Rear Commodore. The

process of “going through the chairs” to eventually become next year’s Commodore has been interesting,

eye-opening, and, surprisingly, fun and rewarding. If you think club leadership is something you might be

interested in yourself, let me know — I’d love to discuss it with you. Meanwhile, I appreciate everyone’s confidence in me, and our new board, as we chart the course forward into our yacht club’s 42rd year.

Now that our annual election is behind us, I’ll be working on filling our club’s many appointed positions for

next year. I’m hoping that those of you who are currently volunteering for one of these positions will say

“Yes!” when I call to confirm your participation for another year. Currently I know of three openings: Club Medic, Reciprocal Moorage Coordinator, and Training Coordinator. Please contact me if you are interested.

Finally, watch your mailbox for your 2019 dues statements, coming later this month. As always, your

statement will include a copy of your contact information for your review. That information determines,

among other things, how your entry in the 2019 Directory will appear, so please take a close look at your

address, phone numbers, emails, boat information, etc., and let us know if anything needs to be corrected or updated.

From the Clubhouse—Rear Commodore, Ken Olsen

As the cooler days of fall and winter come at us and we begin to put our boats away for the winter, Club Dinners become the focal point of our SBYC activities. Our Oktoberfest dinner

was a spectacular success as Hosts Jon and Debbie Galbraith and their team transformed

our clubhouse into a raucous Bavarian Beer Hall. Grill-masters Ken Olsen and Bill Davis

made sure that the Wurst was deeply flavored to stand up to the sauerkraut, potato salad

and hand made pertzels. The long communal tables encouraged boisterous conversation and a great sing-a-long to music provided by Wishkoskis’ and Hays' family and friends.

Now, you must mark your calendars for what’s up next:

November Clubhouse Dinner – November 17. The no-cost Chili Cook-off is back again this fall. Claus

and Turid Dassel return as hosts, and are in need of a few more chili cooks. If you’d like to volunteer to

prepare and share a pot of your favorite chili, call Claus at 425-466-7071. Even though we don’t charge for this event, please make sure you register on the website before registration closes on November 13, so that

we have an accurate headcount for room setup and seating.

Commodore’s Ball – December 1. Hosts Sheila Cencak, Kim Oldis and their dinner crew have a fun and festive Commodore’s Ball planned for us this holiday season. Registration will be open from November 4

through November 23. Registration is first come / first served and this popular celebration always fills up

quickly. Once you’ve registered, please note that we will require your payment no later than the

November 23 close date. Once registration closes on November 23, any unpaid seats will be offered to

people on the waiting list.

January Clubhouse Dinner – January 19. Hosts Brenda and Bill Davis will kick off 2019 with our annual

no-cost Soup Dinner. Any chefs who would like to volunteer to bring a steaming crock of homemade soup

should contact Brenda at 206-390-6780 or brendabilldavis@outlook.com .

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From the Charthouse—Fleet Captain, Bill Davis

Ahoy Mates! It may seem hard to believe, but it is time to start planning for the annual Christmas Boat Parade! That's right, I said it, the Christmas Boat Parade, which will be on

December 8th starting at 6:00 PM. Participants may moor their boats for free on the South

Marina Guest Dock as early as Friday, December 7th, to get them decorated and ready for the

parade. Following the parade, participants are invited to the Swinomish Yacht Club for a

BYOB hot meal and an awards ceremony. According to Larry Lien, the boats with the most lights have the best chance to win, so plan accordingly, and get into the Christmas Spirit!

Anyone wishing to participate should contact Larry Lien at larry@larrylien.com for registra-

tion and participation details. Looking forward, I'm happy to report that I had a good meeting with the incoming Fleet Captain, Dave Latimer, and with our 2019 Commodore, Jon Galbraith, to discuss the 2018 cruises and what we have learned that can make the 2019 cruises even better. Dave Latimer is very creative, and he and Jon are

working on a number of great ideas that I'm sure they will share with everyone once the plans are firmed up,

and I have no doubt that SBYC will have a wonderful time on club cruises in 2019. Yours at anchor, SBYC Fleet Captain Bill Davis

Passing of SBYC Members

Dolores Bratland, wife of Past Commodore John Bratland, passed away peacefully on September 26th.

Dolores and John joined Shelter Bay Yacht Club as Charter Members in 1977 and John served as Commodore in 1985-86. Dolores and John moved to Shelter Bay in 1992, and John continues to reside

here. Please keep John in your thoughts and prayers. Ron Ellis, husband of Pien Ellis, passed away suddenly on October 2nd at home in Eagles Nest. Ron and

Pien have been active members in Shelter Bay Yacht Club since moving from Laguna Beach to the

La Conner area in 1989. Ron turned 80 in August of this year. Many of you are fortunate enough to own

one or more of Pien’s original paintings. Please keep Pien in your thoughts during this difficult time.

New Member Coordinator—Connie Cobb

Following my five+ week very fun journey down the east coast, I'm back and ready to introduce you to our wonderful group of new members. Fred Dahl and Irene Howell live on Nootka Place and have their power boat New Destiny

at their back door. They have been friends with the Gates for many years. Fred has run

tug boats for over 45 years with much experience from Alaska to Mexico and everywhere in

between.

Chuck and Carol Yaw reside on Yakima Place and are still considering a new name for their boat located on I Dock. They both are interested in gardening, hiking, traveling and dancing. Scott and Lindsay Wilme live on Nisqually Place and have a power boat Sea Belle on B Dock. They have moored a boat in Shelter Bay for many years and now have moved their residence from Bellevue to Shelter Bay. John and Jyl Cline live on Klamath Lane. They have owned their home as a rental for many years, and moved in about a year ago. From their home they can see their power boat Low Flight on J dock. Their 27 years in the military have taken them around the world. Gary and Ellie Baugh reside on Skagit Way. They own a power poat, Serenade, moored at Port of Skagit on B dock. Gary is a musician, and Ellie is active in Soroptimist. Ellie is a Past Commodore of Swinomish Yacht Club. Peter and Maddie Volum have a home on Shoshone Drive and are currently window shopping the boating world. Their interests include flying, motorcycles, boating, travel, animals, and building strange vehicles (Hmm? We need to hear more about this) Please extend your friendly smiles to all. Welcome to all new members.

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2018 / 2019 CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 5 TRAINING (CANCELLED THIS MONTH) 17 DINNER—“CHILI COOK OFF” - CLAUS AND TURID DASSEL

DECEMBER 1 COMMODORE’S BALL JANUARY

7 TRAINING (TOPIC NEEDED) 19 SOUP DINNER - BILL AND BRENDA DAVIS FEBRUARY

4 TRAINING (TOPIC NEEDED) 16 DINNER—”CRAB FEED” - BRUCE AND GAIL ROMERO MARCH

4 TRAINING (TOPIC NEEDED) 23 DINNER—”SOCK HOP” - MURRAY AND VAL LAIDLEY

Joanne Knutson 11/02

Karen Law 11/02

Linda Olsson 11/02

Barney Loucks 11/03

Linda Adams 11/04

Marnie Lee 11/04

Trustee/Past Commodore Clark Scarboro 11/04

Sandy Strutzel 11/05

Diana Greer 11/06

Whitney Hansen 11/06

Mindy McCabe 11/06

Gayle Sabin 11/06

Alvin Strutzel 11/06

Jan Meuter 11/07

Barbara Stockwell 11/07

Richard Law 11/08

Janet Malseed 11/09

Pien Ellis 11/10

Kinsey Jackson 11/10

Roger Meuter 11/10

Louise Kari 11/11

Carol McGarry 11/13

Mark Stephens 11/14

Ginny Houser 11/15

Brian Boyd 11/17

Wesley Brandt 11/17

Ilse Gee 11/17

Past Commodore Bob Cushman 11/18

Past Commodore Ellsworth Meyer 11/18

Don Bloye 11/19

Janet Bargmeyer 11/20

Julie Jones 11/20

Teresa Prescott 11/22

Past Commodore Kirsten Chandler 11/23

Kristy Larson 11/23

Walter Myers 11/24

Richard Wisniewski 11/26

Carolyn Bushey 11/27

Carol Dorton 11/27

Dennis Martin 11/28

Jeanice Veselka 11/29

Earl & Louise Kari 11/4 /1972 46 Years

Berndt & Siegrid Oberg 11/10/1968 50 Years

Bruce & Gail Romero 11/11/2000 18 Years

John & Anne Lastelic 11/12/1983 35 Years

Douglas & Barbara Crim 11/23/1973 45 Years

Pat & Carol McGarry 11/25/1967 51 Years

Richard & Barbara Stockwell 11/25/1983 35 Years

Ronald & Patricia Kostanich 11/26/1971 47 Years

Bob & Jan Longstreth 11/26/1966 52 Years

Bill & Susi Holleman 11/29/1976 42 Years

RECIPROCAL PROGRAM TERMS

Shelter Bay Marina is allowing the Yacht Club to use slip E 20 on the south side of the new dock, on a first

come first served basis for our Reciprocal Program. We pay a small fee to the Marina for each use of this

slip. In addition, we would like to be able to offer Yacht Club members’ slips in the main and division 5

marinas during the summer months. The Board approved payment of $15/day for use of your slip while

you are away. Please contact Kendra at 466-3805 in the Community Office to provide the dates your slip

will be available. We are working with the Community to make sure our Marina and Yacht Club are a welcoming site for reciprocal visitors.

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4TH ANNUAL SBYC

Saturday, November 17th

5:30 happy hour

6:30 Chili will be served

We need up to 12 brave, thick-skinned, no tears (if you lose), chili chefs!

Please contact Chili Master Claus Dassel

at (425) 466-7071 or Turid at (425) 466-7443 for sign-up and details!

Club will provide an assortment of Mexican beers,

coleslaw, garlic bread and chili condiments

Registration will open on Sunday, October 21st and close on November 13th

or when filled to capacity.

Are you ready for the most electrifying,

dangerous, action-packed chili event

ever? No holds barred—grab a spoon—prepare your tastebuds for battle!!

Prizes include: 1. Bragging rights 2. Trophies 3. Valuable Gifts

Your Cost? Zip, zero, none, nix, de nada, nichts, ingenting*

*you could donate 4 non-perishable items to the La Conner sunrise food bank!

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2018 Commodore’s Ball

STARBRITE….

”A Night of Wine & Roses”

Honoring Commodore Terry Sigmond and Captain Tom

December 1, 2018

5:30 – Happy Hour

6:30 - Induction of 2019 Officers

7:00 - Dinner Catered by Gere-A-Deli

7:30 - Entertainment/dancing with a new surprise band

$45 per person

Online registration will open on Sunday, November 4th, at 5:00 and

will close on Friday, November 23 or when filled to capacity

(100 people) whichever occurs first.

We invite members to donate to the Skagit Humane Society this

year. Donations will be collected at the dinner.

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SBYC 2018 OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

Commodore Terry Sigmond 360-333-5510 Commodore@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Vice Commodore Jon Galbraith 360-630-5404 ViceCommodore@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Rear Commodore Ken Olsen 425-890-9415 RearCommodore@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Fleet Captain Bill Davis 206-409-2970 FleetCaptain@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Treasurer Shelia Cencak 425-299-5557 Treasurer@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Secretary Susi Holleman 509-990-7222 Secretary@shelterbayyachtclub.org

Staff Commodore Jim Barrett 360-466-3027 See directory or web site for personal email

Trustee Clark Scarboro 360-466-1367 See directory or web site for personal email

Trustee Bill Plummer 360-399-1124 See directory or web site for personal email

Trustee Don Chandler 360-466-1555 See directory or web site for personal email

Training—November Training Session Cancelled

November’s training session is cancelled as we don’t have a topic or a presenter. We need suggestions for

our upcoming training sessions in 2019. Have an idea for something our club should learn about? Or do

you have a topic you’d like to present? Let us know!

We’re also looking for someone to serve as our Training Coordinator. This is a great way to get involved

with your yacht club. It involves arranging a schedule of 1-2 hour educational sessions covering marine/

boating information for the months of October, November, and January through April, soliciting topics and

presenters, and coordinating the presentations (usually the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM) in the Clubhouse. Contact Jon Galbraith at jon.w.galbraith@gmail.com or (360) 630-5404 to learn more.

SBYC Logo Items For Sale

The Ships Store has added additional method for ordering items with our special SBYC logos.

Kathy Felker of Clever Kathy Designs in La Conner recommends our members order directly from her

using her website. Go to her website www.cleverkathydesigns.com and then click the La Conner local tab.

You will find a special link sbyc.cleverkathydesigns.com where all items can be viewed. There will be a

sizing chart and sample logos to choose from. She can also add your name or your boat name if desired.

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cheetham at cheetham@ryanlaw.com, or contact Kathy at 425-301-2528 or cleverkathy@gmail.com. It will only take about 2 weeks for your order. Members will also be able to purchase items by using the regular order form if they do not wish to purchase from Kathy’s website. The following items all have the SBYC logo embroidered on them. They are available to Club Members at cost: Twill Caps, Variety of Colors; Long Sleeve Denim Shirts in Women’s and Men’s sizes; Sweatshirts,

Variety of Colors, Ribbed or Open Bottom (This can be ordered); Short Sleeve Polo Shirts, Women’s and

Men’s Sizes, Variety of Colors; Reversible Vest, Variety of Colors; Poplin Jacket, Variety of Colors; SBYC

Burgees 12” x 18”; SBYC Burgees 14” x 20”; SBYC Dinghy Burgees 10” x 15”. Contact Janet for current

pricing.

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Interested in becoming a member of the SBYC? Applications for membership are available on line at

www.ShelterBayYachtClub.org under Membership, or in the Shelter Bay Community Office.

olphin—November 2018 Newsletter

Shelter Bay Yacht Club

1000 Shoshone Drive

La Conner, WA 98257

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