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January 2012 Vol. 62 No. 01

Nancy and Gil MacGregorNancy and Gil MacGregorNancy and Gil MacGregor 2012 Commodore and First Mate2012 Commodore and First Mate2012 Commodore and First Mate

Photo by Terry Johnson

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Commodore’s Comments

A s the new year begins there are many

changes on the horizon. Gil and I are honored and proud to be at the helm of Portland Yacht Club in 2012. We look forward to working with the Board and membership on the many events and projects during the year. We want to thank Rod and Judy Wells for their dedication and service during the past year and appreciate their con-tributions for a successful year in 2011. Perhaps the biggest change for the new year will come with Manager Fred Carter's retirement this month and the hiring of a new club manager. Fred has served as manager for thirteen years and has been instrumental in the suc-cess of PYC. Please plan on attending the cookout on Friday, January 27th as the club recognizes his service, contri-butions and friendship. The search committee, headed by Past Commo-dore Nick Johnson, is in the process of reviewing the multiple applicants and plans to recommend candidates to the Board in the next few weeks. On behalf of the membership I would also like to give special thanks to out-going Board members Rear Commo-dore Nick Johnson and Trustee Julie Hinkley. Thank you for your time, ef-forts and service. Joining the Board in 2012 are Trustee Gerry Gregg and Trustee Tom Winslow. Larry Cirotski will be Vice Commodore, Rod Wells Rear Commodore and Chris Dorn moves into the Secretary-Treasurer position. Returning Trustees are Frank Bocarde, Michael Hahn and Brian Hedges. This group will bring skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to the Board and will work to ensure the club con-tinues to stay on course. The Annual Meeting in late November was well attended. The membership approved minor changes to the Bylaws and the 2012 budget. The work put into the 2012 budget was strenuous but met the goals set forth by the Executive

Board and Finance Committee. This year’s budget was finalized without the inclusion of the annual standard 3.5% increase to moorage fees. Also, during the budgeting process the group ad-dressed the increased bank charges, which are largely the result of credit card fees for monthly membership pay-ments. The incoming Board will con-sider the options and set forth new procedures to limit these expenses. The funds spent on bank charges can be better spent on future clubhouse and moorage improvements. Thanks to Finance Chair Mark Newsom, Commo-dore Rod Wells and Manager Fred Carter for their diligence and good work on establishing the financial strat-egy for 2012 and coming years. In addition to the budget approval the membership heard committee reports at the meeting. The numerous reports from members who volunteer their time and skills for the club reminds us of how many members are involved in making this club function. PYC is truly a volunteer based organization and I encourage all of the members to get involved. Become an active participant in “your” club. The yearly club awards were announced at the Annual Meeting. Commodore Wells presented the Larry Barber Mem-ber of the Year trophy to Laura Mack for her efforts and culinary talents at many events and cruises during the year. The less prestigious Boners Award was presented to Doug Foster and Diane Burns for their gas dock incident. Apparently their boat, Mon-key Bar, did not want to wait for fuel before going cruising. December, as always, was a busy month of holiday events and activities. The Entertainment Committee and First Mate Judy Wells held a wonderful Ladies Holiday Party “Diamonds in Sky” which featured the Grant High School choir, diamond jewelry door prizes and the crowning of the 2012 Daughter of Neptune Helen Hansen. The Children's Holiday party, Christ-mas Ships Cookout and the well at-tended Holiday Open House followed. The 2012 Entertainment Committee,

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EDITOR—Dale Mack

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

Commodore Nancy MacGregor (sail) Vice Commodore Larry Cirotski (power) Secretary/Treasurer Chris Dorn (sail) Rear Commodore Rod Wells (power) Trustee Tom Winslow (power) Trustee Michael Hahn (power) Trustee Gerry Gregg (power) Trustee Frank Bocarde (sail) Trustee Brian Hedges (sail)

with chair Samantha Dubay, is well underway with the planning of events for the coming year. The Long Range Committee will con-tinue to review and update the master plan, including incorporating the Open Moorage Design Committee's recom-mendations. An engineering study of the proposal will be the next step in the moorage design and planning process. As Eric Gazow and Tom Stringfield step down from leading the Moorage Upgrade Committee, Dick Dyer will be stepping up to the role of committee chair. Eric and Tom will no doubt continue to offer their expertise and background as consultants to the com-mittee. Thank you both, Eric and Tom, for your many years of leading the Moorage Upgrade team. The Technology Committee was formed last year and was very busy with the research and selection of the club's new administrative accounting system. The conversion to the new system is targeted for the first quarter of this year. Once the new billing system is in place, the group will focus on the point of sale applications and other improve-

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Manager’s Report

W ow, it just occurred to me that this

will be my last report. As I look back, thirteen years have gone by very quickly. I not only think of you as members but also as my friends. While some of you think that it will never be the same without me, I take pride in the fact that as we exit 2011, PYC is strong and it will be here in an-other 100 years. My time at PYC has been wonderful, and it has been a good run for me. It’s a good time to hand over the reins to someone with new skills and ideas. As I write this, the search committee has been interviewing candidates. They are optimistic that we will find a qualified replacement. I wish all of you success and happiness. Fair winds.

Fred Carter Club Manager

ments. The group will also work to-gether with the Security Chair, House and Grounds and the Cub Manager on the security upgrade proposals and in-stallation. Mark Newsom and Brian Hedges will be joined by Steve Gordon, Tom Keffer and Xavier LeHericy. Members can also look forward to see-ing upgrades to the club's website in the next months, too. Real-time weather, interactive features and web cameras are a few of the changes which will be implemented on the site. Dale Mack will continue to serve as Portlight editor for a fourth year. He will be creating a unique version of the monthly publication, which will include more pages in full color, for online viewing on the club's website. A new opt-out will be made available to mem-bers who wish to stop receiving the printed version in their mailbox. This will save the club money on both print-ing and postage costs. Details on how to sign-up for this option are in this issue. Dredging at the Willow Bar Outstation is scheduled for early January. Outsta-tion Co-Chair Phil Gentemann will be the project manager. The club office will communicate any closures of the facility to members in the weekly email bulletin. The Outstation is one of the club's most valuable assets and many improvements were done in 2011, the result of member's efforts. Mark your calendars now to join fellow members on March 3rd for the annual Outstation Clean Up. New this year will be a general moorage Clean Up day on April 21st led by the Moorage Chairs Larry Citroski and Chris Dorn. Grab your power washer and join your row mates on that date as well. A list of the 2012 committees is in-cluded in this issue of the Portlight. There are many newer PYC members that have volunteered to serve on com-mittees for the coming year. The best way to get to know your fellow PYC members and join in on the fun of the variety of club activities is to volunteer.

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If you would like to participate, please don't hesitate to contact the chair, or either Gil or myself. You will notice that we are still in need of Cruising Chairs. Please consider volunteering for one of the upcoming cruises during the year. Roger Jorgensen will be coor-dinating the bi-annual Barkley Sound cruise and the dates and details will be published when confirmed. The 2012 PYC calendar has been pub-lished and is available in the club office. Terry Johnson has assembled an attrac-tive set of photos and some new events have been added to this year's schedule. One of the new events will be the Leu-kemia Cup Regatta in June. Details will follow in future Portlights. As PYC sets a new course for the com-ing year we are eager to embrace the changes that come with any new year. We encourage all members to partici-pate in events, use our great facilities and enjoy the companionship of fellow PYC members.

Nancy MacGregor Commodore S/V Child of the Mist

Calendars are available for members to pick-up at the club office. Members are entitled to one complimentary copy. Additional copies are available for $10.


PYC GOLF

Is A Year Round Sport

Contact

Larry Snyder 503.737.1509

2012 Daughter of Neptune Helen Hansen

T he 2012 PYC Daughter of Neptune, Helen Hansen was crowned at the Ladies Holiday Dinner in De-cember. Helen is a freshman at Jesuit High School

and previously attended the Arts & Communications Magnet Academy. Her interests include dancing, tap, jazz and ballet, with ballet being her favorite. She has also attended the Portland Ballet Summer Intensive program. She performs in the choir for both school and church. Helen is the daughter of Bob & Debra Hansen, granddaugh-ter of Ray Hansen, niece of Jim and Sandi Hansen, all PYC members. Helen states that “Since I was a little girl, I would look at all the pictures in the ballroom and dream of some day being the Daughter of Neptune. I am a fourth generation Port-land Yacht Club person. When I was little, my dad would bring me to the crab feed breakfast, then we would go get the crab and then I would help set-up for the crab feed. We have continued this tradition and I look forward to this each year. I feel like I have grown up at PYC. I have so many special memories of events at the club. Being on the river with family and friends is something I enjoy.” The Daughters of Neptune organization began 58 years ago in 1954 when four young women greeted the opening day fleet on board the US Coast Guard cutter Bluebell.

During the nearly six past decades many young women have proudly represented the Portland Yacht Club. Their role has evolved from serving as nautical princesses to a role of safe boating ambassadors, focusing on the use of life jackets. The organization has partnered with the Oregon State Ma-rine Board and the Multnomah County Sheriff river patrol at events including the Portland Boat Show, Kids Fest and Portland Rose Festival. As spokespersons for the water safety awareness program these young ladies learn important safety information which they are encouraged to share.

2012 PYC Cruising Schedule

March 16-18 St. Patrick Day’s Cruise April 13-15 Sandy Beach (No Host) 27-29 Stag Cruise May 18-20 Bartlett Landing (No Host) 25-28 Memorial Day Cruise June 29-July 1 PYC Outstation (No Host) July 13-15 McGuire Island (No Host) 20-22 Bald Eagle Days Cruise to Cathlamet 27-29 Foothills Park Lake Oswego (No Host) August 10-19 Downriver Cruise PYC to Ilwaco 31-Sept 3 Labor Day Cruise September 14-16 Ladies Cruise 28-30 Beacon Rock Cruise October 19-21 Sandy Cruise (No Host) November 2-4 PYC Outstation (No Host) 23-25 Leftover Cruise (No Host) December 28-Jan 1 New Year's Cruise (No Host)

All cruises are to the PYC outstation at Willow Bar, unless otherwise noted.

3rd Thursday, 10 am—2:30 pm Bring a Lunch


Hanging of the Greens

Photos by Mari Latimer


2012 Committees

Board of Trustees Commodore Nancy MacGregor (S) Vice Commodore Larry Cirotski (P) Secretary-Treasurer Chris Dorn (S) Rear Commodore Rod Wells (P) Trustee 2nd year Frank Bocarde (S) Trustee 2nd year Michael Hahn (P) Trustee 2nd year Brian Hedges (S) Trustee 1st year Gerald Gregg (P) Trustee 1st year Tom Winslow (P)

Fleet Captain Nick Johnson Officers in Charge

Commodore's Ball Walter Witschard Opening Day Gil MacGregor Memorial Day Harry Braunstein

Finance

Mark Newsom, Chair Larry Cirotski Chris Dorn Berkeley Smith

Club Manager Long Range Planning

Berkeley Smith (S), Chair Larry Cirotski (P) Bernie Bills (P) Terri Entler (S) Michael Lewis (S) Bob Lyon (S) Larry Snyder (P) Mike Stansell (P) John Wilson (P)

House & Grounds

Bob Morgan, Co-Chair, House Dale Richards, Co-Chair, House Adrianne & Lee Peterson,

Chair, Grounds Karin Denman & Bruce Padgett Warren & Jane Knight Don Etter & Valerie Nipper Bruce & Pam Wiedemann Jack Mitchem Club Manager Moorage Improvement & Design

Dick Dyer, Chair Andy McCann Mike House Gil MacGregor Ken Hunkins Frank Bocarde Jack Fawcett Bob Martin Doug Foster Mark Newsom

Closed Moorage Larry Cirotski Open Moorage Chris Dorn Combined Moorage Larry Cirotski & Chris Dorn

Outstation Gary Erdahl, Co-Chair Phil Gentemann, Co-Chair Art Phillips Mike Stansell Matt Rice Al Parr John Fettig Dave Latimer

Technology Systems & Website

Mark Newsom Brian Hedges Steve Gordon Tom Keffer

Xavier LeHericy Entertainment

Samantha & Bob Dubay, Chairs Laura & Dale Mack Marlena Costanzo & Loren Popescu Carrie & Alden Andre Judy Ogden Chris Finks & Shirley Shen

Cookouts

Jim & Shari Sinclair Fred & Carol Hazzard Don & Sonjia Smethers Bob & Clare Lyon Larry & Lee Ann Snyder

Membership

Dave Entler, Co-Chair & New Member Greeter Chris Finks, Co-Chair & New Member Greeter Dave & Mari Latimer Eric & Liz Johnson Gil & Nancy MacGregor Bob & Carolyn Bishop

Cruising – TBA Mini Cruises Bob & Elaine Sudlow Dock Master Larry Justice 2nd TBA CRYA Delegates

Jim Butler, Standing Committee Ken Kudrna Mike Gleason

Larry Justice Sailing Captains Skip Nitchie Mike & Mary Stainsby Measurer Mike Stainsby

PHRF Representative Mary Stainsby PIYA Representative Jerry Mathews Fire & Safety

Mike Stansell, Co-Chair Dave Stuckey, Co-Chair Jack Becker Marc Peterson Mike House

Roster

Franci Stuckey, Co-Chair Adrianne Peterson, Co-Chair

Portlight Dale Mack Calendar Terry Johnson Photographers

Mari Latimer Bernie Bills Terry Johnson Bob Knauer Stan Borys Frank Tillman Skip Nitchie Jim Gaffney Loren Popescu Elisa Koski

Ships Store

Harry Braunstein Pam Emmons Education

Larry Brandt, Chair Nancy Rander Joe Brady

Parlimentarian Ted Reich Librarian Gloria Reich Legal Advisor Bob Martin Security Gary Eckert Insurance Ken Kraig Fleet Surgeon Wally Norton Historian Walter Witschard Reciprocity Doug Larson Public Relations Bill Chevalier Golf Larry Snyder Bridge Ros Borys & Geri Peyran Daughter of Neptune Helen Hansen


Portlight in Color

A full color version of the Portlight is available online at:

www.portlandyc.com

PYC Roster Updates for 2012

M embers will receive roster update forms with their January statements. The

roster update form is also download-able from the website:

www.portlandyc.com You may mail or bring the forms to the club office, fax to 503.283.4960, or email to the roster committee at:

[email protected] Updates are due by March 1, 2012 to be included in the next edition.

Submit A New Photo Club photographers will be available at various events throughout the winter to capture a new photo of you if you wish. If you already have a photo you would like to use, please email it to the com-mittee.

Advertising If you have suggestions for new adver-tisers we should be contacting or ques-tions regarding purchasing an ad in the roster or renewals, contact Adrianne Peterson, Roster Advertising Chair at 503.720.4175 or [email protected].

Volunteers Welcomed If you have suggestions, comments or would like to volunteer your time for the roster, please contact Franci S t u c k e y a t 5 0 3 . 7 5 3 . 5 2 2 9 o r [email protected]. Remember, all updates and new photos are due by March 1, 2012.

Franci Stuckey 2012 Roster Committee Co-Chair M/V Kokopelli

T he Trustees of Portland Yacht Club have secured a display booth at the Portland Boat Show in January 2012. We will be at booth 70 which is in the ticket lobby, behind the ticket booth, facing the row of the other yacht

and boating clubs. Dates for the Show are January 11 - 15. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm close. As in previous years, there is a sign-up sheet in the hallway. Members are encouraged to select their preferred time slot early. Volunteers are also encouraged to wear PYC logo garments and nametags to increase club exposure. Since we’ll be in the lobby, warm clothing is also sug-gested. Guest Passes will be available for our volunteers, and a list of their names will be in the Show Office for Will Call pickup. Thank you for your participation in this vital method of introducing the benefits of club membership to the boating community. For additional information or questions, please contact Bob Bishop 503.632.4345 or Larry Citroski 503.830.8665.

Bob Bishop 2012 Membership Committee M/V Three Hour Tour

Volunteers Needed for the PYC Booth at the Portland Boat Show



Photos by Terry Johnson


VÉÅÅÉwÉÜxËá UtÄÄ Saturday January 21, 2012

Honoring 2012

Commodore Nancy MacGregor & First Mate Gil MacGregor

Bar Opens 6 pm ~ Dinner 7 pm Ceremony & Dancing 9 pm

Semi Formal

Cost $45 per person $50 per person for reservations after January 12th

Dancing to the sounds of “Ellen Whyte & Friends”

Reservation Deadline – January 18th RSVP 503.735.0632 or [email protected]

Cancellation Policy in Effect


Ladies Dinner

Photos by Robert Knauer


Ladies Dinner



New at the Clubhouse

P ortland Yacht Club is honored to display the Royal Victoria Yacht Club 2011 Swiftsure Trophies won by Tom Kelly & crew on

J/122 Anam Cara. These RVYC perpetual trophies are on display in the PYC's trophy cases in the club ballroom through May, 2012. First Overall (PHRF-all)

Presented by the Royal Canadian Navy Sailing Association: Royal Canadian Navy Juan De Fuca Trophy. Large brass and wood trophy featuring two birds in flight

Cape Flattery First to Finish

Gann International Trophy IOR Description: Silver Bowl

First in Division Stormy Weather Trophy Description: Very large silver tray

The “keeper” trophy is the wooden plaque carved by Sanford Williams, a aboriginal artist from Friendly Cove (Yuquot) Nootka Island on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

New Artwork There is a new watercolor on display in the club's dining room. Howard and Donna Shaw commissioned Bill Stevens to create the painting of Bo Knab's Hunter 54 sailboat “Luscious”. The painting is hanging on the south wall of the room along with several other of Stevens' paintings.

COOKOUTSCOOKOUTS January 13 ● January 27

You provide the meat, PYC provides the Grill, Salad Bar, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread, Beans, and Dessert

$7.50 per person Bar Opens at 3:00 • Dinner at 6:30

Sign up before noon on the Wednesday before the cookout to

be entered into the “Free Cookout” drawing

RSVP 503.735.0632 or [email protected]


Ladies Dinner

Photos by Sandra Gordon


Portlight Deadline January 10

Email articles and photos to: Dale Mack

[email protected]

Clubhouse & Grounds Rules ARTICLE I. CLUBHOUSE Section 2 A. Clubhouse Hours of Operation The Clubhouse is open to members during the days and hours proposed by the club manger and approved by the Board of Trustees. Hours of operation will be published in the monthly Portlight and posted on the club bulletin board. During the hours of operation, one or more staff members are on duty. Section 2 B. Fuel Dock Hours of Operation The Fuel Dock will be open to members during the days and hours proposed by the club manger and approved by the Board of Trustees. Hours of operation will be published in the monthly Portlight and posted on the club bulletin board and Fuel Dock. Section 13. Pets No pets are allowed in the Clubhouse or Patio area with the exception of service dogs who are compliant with current ADA Guidelines.

Outstation Rules ARTICLE II. Section 3 Overnight stays at the PYC Outstation are limited to no more than 10 overnight stays within any 30 day period. Use of the moorage as an access point to overnight vessels anchored away from moorage shall be counted as an over-night stay for purposes of this rule. ARTICLE III—new section 7 Section 7. Quiet Hours Quiet hours at the Outstation are from 10 PM until 7 AM. Exceptions to this rule may be made by the cruise chairman for organized cruises and posted in advance.

Wednesday Events Moving to Thursday

T o accommodate changes in the hours of operation of the clubhouse you will see golf moving to Thurs-days, and Wednesday Lunches will become Thurs-

day Lunches when we resume weekday lunches in April.

As per the club’s bylaws, rule changes are published in the Portlight

Rule ChangesRule Changes


Commodore’s Roast



Go Green by Going Digital PYC offers Opt-Out for Portlight

A n increasing number of members are switching to the online copy of the Portlight. Aside from being in full color and typically available around the 25th

of each month, the digital version of the Portlight will carry more content, especially photos, in 2012 than the hardcopy version. This growing trend toward the digital edition pro-vides you an opportunity to help the club save money. For members wishing to discontinue receiving the monthly PYC Portlight in the mail, the process is simple. Email the club and request to be removed from the hardcopy distribu-tion list. Your mailing address will be deleted from the mail-ing list, and in its place you'll receive a monthly email notifi-cation when the PDF version of the Portlight is available for viewing on the club's website. Include “Portlight Opt-Out” in the subject line of the email, too.

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Saturday, February 18 Bar 5:30 pm — Dinner 6:30 pm

Crab, Oyster Shooter, Salad, French Bread, Beer/Pop, Dessert

Cost $29.00 per person, $14.50 for Kids

Seating limited to first 390, limit of 12 folks per party

Dress Casual

Co-chairs: Mike & Mary Stainsby and Mike & Tammy House

RSVP by Thursday, February 16

503.735.0632 or [email protected] Cancellation Policy in Effect

Thanks Again PYC

It's been a great year But we could not have done it

"Without a Little Help From Our Friends"

Rod and Judy Wells 2011 Commodore and First Lady

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Commodore’s Roast

Photos by Sandra Gordon


Commodore’s Roast

Photos by Stan Borys


Commodore’s Roast

Photos by Bernie Bills


New Attic Stairs

Photos by Don Smethers


February 10 fr Cookout 11 sa Education Session 18 sa Crab Feed 18 sa NO LUNCH 24 fr Cookout 25 sa Education Session 29 we Leap Day Lunch

January 11-15 we Portland Boat Show 13 fr Cookout 21 sa Commodore’s Ball 21 sa NO LUNCH 27 fr Cookout

Kelly Bar Open Every Friday 3-9 pm Saturday Lunch Every Saturday 11:30-1:30 Thursday Lunch Every Thursday (Apr-Oct) 11:30-1:30 Golf Every Thursday, year round Board Meeting Third Thursday every month Bridge Third Thursday every month 10 am Portlight Deadline 10th of every month

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Coming Attractions

2011 Commodore Rod Wells recognizes Laura Mack as the PYC Member of the Year for 2011 as he presents her with the Larry Barber trophy.


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