THE NAUTICAL NEWS
March 2, 2005
COMMODOREMavra Kear644-1477VICE COMMODOREJohn Valich644-1122RECORDING SECRETARYPhyllis Ingraham324-2237TREASURERJack Hardy401-9883CORRESPONDING SECRETARYBecky Smith968-0338PAST COMMODOREDavid Smith968-0338DIRECTORMargaret Barrett965-7629DIRECTORRichard Keach666-2226DIRECTORLu Via967-2598WINTER HAVEN NAUTICAL CLUB meets the 1st Wednesday of every month. Potluck dinner at 6:30 PM. Bring a dish to pass. Regular meeting begins at 7:30 PM at the Clubhouse, 695 Avenue K SW. April 2005 meeting will be April 6 at 7:30 pm.
Commodore Kear called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm with the Pledge to the Flag. 44 members were present. Phyllis Ingraham read the minutes from the February Board Meeting. Don Cook introduced guest from Cleveland and Mavra introduced Bob and Rosemary from Wisconsin. Dick Littrell introduced past member Tony Ketchum.
ACTIVITIES – Susan Hutchinson, Chairperson
CITRUS PARADE – FEBRUARY 5 – John reported there were about half a dozen members for decorating the boat. Susan reported everyone had a good time and threw lots of beads and candy.
SUPER BOWL PARTY – FEBRUARY 6 – Dick Littrell reported there were about 24 people to start the evening and maybe 9 or 11 at halftime. John brought in a projector and connected his laptop so everyone could view the game on a big screen. John and Cindy won $10, Susan Hutchinson won $10 and the club received about $42 because all the spaces were not filled.
LADIES DAY OUT – FEBRUARY 13 – It was reported the club made $160 on this event. There were 11 ladies with pampering for all. Lunch was served by Bill Barrett, Frank Ingraham, David Smith and Jim Walker. Marva presented a talk on headaches which was well presented and received. Thank you again to the Ridge Tech Center students for the manicures and pedicures and to Ken for cutting hair. Thank you Margaret Barrett for putting this together again for us.
SPAGHETTI DINNER – MARCH 5 – 6pm – Adults $7, Children under 12 - $3.50. Joanne Cook reported Italian night is fast approaching. Come on over for home cooked spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad and dessert.
EASTER DINNER and EGG HUNT – MARCH 27 – Susan Hutchinson reported Sherry Sanchez will help with this event and the egg hunt will beginning around 2pm and dinner to be served at 4. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Susan, 293-6956.
CHRISTMAS DINNER and INSTALLATION of OFFICERS – DECEMBER 10 – Susan Hutchinson reported we will have our dinner and installation of officers this year at Pipers Restaurant at 4 Lakes. The cost will be $27 per person – a new location this year so mark your calendars to attend.
Jackie and Dick Littrell will take charge of Luau this year with Debbi Aldal, director of Showtime and Marty Kidwell, assistant director. If you have any ideas for any of the Luau events, please contact one of these people with your ideas and suggestions.
CRUISES – Mike Hall, Cruise Master
Mike asked that anyone interested in leading a cruise this year to please contact him, 667-0921.
RIVERIA DUNES CRUISE – February 19 – Mike reported we departed Perkins at 8:30 with 4 boats and 12 people. We met Killin Time and the Walkers at the ramp, leaving with 5 boats and 14 people after Bill Stevens was able to get Winn One going forward. We met up with 4 more boats during the cruise for a total of 9 boats and 22 people. (Unless you count like Mike 14 + 8 sometimes = 20). We had a great lunch at Riveria Dunes and Kayla Dodd even got to ‘make’ her own pizza. The trip over was somewhat choppy, not as bad as St Augustine, and we had 1 report of motion sickness. The trip back we broke into two groups, 3 boats going back to the ramp and 5 going to Sunspree. A good weekend and great to get back out into the boats.
Sarasota this weekend, March 12 & 13 - Dick Littrell reported the March cruise to Titusville, location and day, has to be changed as there are no slips available. We are going to Sarasota this weekend, March 12 & 13. We will depart from Perkins restaurant in Bartow, Hwy 60, at 8:30 am. Ramp departure will be from either Inn at Little Harbor, (formerly Bahai Beach) in Ruskin or Williams Park. Destination is Sarasota Holiday Inn in Sarasota Bay with a stop at Sarasota Out board Club and Lunch at the Salty Dog. For those wanting to take in a few sights, you can tour Pelican Man sanctuary Mote marine, or the SeaRay boat dealer. Rooms at the Holiday Inn are about $148 with water view. Please make your own hotel reservations, 941-355-2781. If you are going on this cruise, please contact Dick Littrell, 295-9788 so he can fax in a list of boats needing slips.
CATFISH FESTIVAL CRUISE – April 2 & 3 – Jim Walker reported we will depart from Love’s Truckstop, 559 and I4 at 8 am to trailer to Crows Bluff. We will boat on the St John’s River to Dunn’s Creek then to Crescent City for the festival. There is a parade, however, we have never made it in time to see more than just the tail end. After visiting the Festival, where there is plenty to eat and arts and crafts to view and purchase, we will cruise to the Riverfront Holiday Inn at Palatka for the evening. We will not stop Sunday for lunch but will stop for dinner at Cracker Barrel on US 27 in Davenport. Please call for your room reservations, $70 to $80, 386-328-3481 or 386-328-4685 and let them know you are with the Winter Haven Nautical Club. Rooms will only be blocked until 3/18/2005. Slips are free if you have a room or $23.95 if you are staying on the boat. You will need to also call one of the above numbers to book your slip. Please contact Jim Waler, 967-7672 if you are going on this cruise.
Mike reported there are 3 – 3 day cruises needing cruise leaders so please let Mike know if you are interested, 667-0921. The Memorial Day Cruise is supposed to be to Hutchinson Island if the docks are back in shape, Becky will keep us posted as to whether docks will be available. If not, we will need to determine another location. The July 4th weekend cruise is to Jekyll Island and this will also be the beginning of the summer cruise for some of the members. If you would like to be cruise leader for this cruise or want to go on the summer cruise, please let Mike Hall – about cruise leader for the weekend or Jackie Littrell – to go on the summer cruise, know.
Ships Store – Bob and Debby Rudy, Chairpersons
Bob and Debby reported they have the shirts ordered at the February meeting and the decals. If you want clothing, there is a list on the bulletin board and as soon as there are at least 12 items they will order again. Also, if you want to purchase Iron ons which can be applied to any apparel you desire, contact Bob and Debby. The iron ons are $2.50 and there are many different designs. Please contact the Ruddys for more information, 421-7463. I demonstrated a cup holder purchased at a boat show. It includes 3 different, removal attachments for just about anywhere you need a cup holder. I have 22 to order now and will order a few extra. If we order 60, they will put our club logo on for no cost. The cost is $7.60 and we will sell for $10 for a profit to the club. Colors are Black, White, Blue, Red and Green. Thus far, I will order Black, White and Blue to be sure everyone has the color they desire. Please contact Becky Smith if you are interest in ordering the Liquid Caddy. 968-0338
HOUSEKEEPING & GROUNDS – Frankie Via & Dennis Butler, Chairpersons
The guys have determined Paint day and Work day will be the same day. April 9 beginning at 8:30am. Lunch will be served and we will be cleaning the club as well as painting the kitchen and bathroom areas. Come early and help get the club clean and ready for the Open House in May.
MEMBERSHIP – Bill Stevens, Chairperson
To date, we only have 52 paid members for 2005.
RENTAL COMMITTEE – David Smith, Chairperson
The Bass Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. Reservations Bill Barrett – March 6, Pat and Bob Wells, July 24, possible reservation March 20. Rental for March 26.
RECYCLING COMMITTEE – Richard Keach, Chairperson
Richard reported we need more aluminum brought in for recycling.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – Gloria Wynne, Chairperson
Gloria reported Loretta is better and moving around. Lucille Tremblay’s brother is in serious condition from a car accident.
SAFETY and EDUCATION COMMITTEE, Ralph Kear Chairperson
Ralph reported there were 5 members and 4 coaches for the Skills & Technique Class for launching and trailering. There were suggestion offered about the class and we will probably have another one in a few months. If you are interested please contact Ralph, 644-1477.
NEW BUSINESS: Mavra reported she and Phyllis Ingraham are in the process of developing a survey for past and current members to try to help determine what we may need to do to retain members. Be on the lookout for a survey from Monkey.com. If anyone is interested, there is a Winter Haven Planning committee meeting March 10 to discuss rezoning of property in our club area. John Valich let everyone know the Orange Cup Regatta is coming up. This is a fund raiser we have joined with the Lakeland Power Squadron to sponsor. Please let John, 644-1122, or David Smith know if you would like to help out this year, April 23 and 24.
Becky Smith reported she still has a few Club Calendars for 2005, please contact her if you want to purchase one. Calendars are $7 each with $5 of each sell given to the club. New inserts for your membership books are now available. You can pick them up from Becky anytime there is a Club event.
50/50 for $17 was won by TONY KETCHUM.
CLASSIFIED AD $5.00. SEE BECKY SMITH.