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Volume 37 ❙ Number 1 ❙ January 2014

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Lakewood LogJANUARYWed Jan 1 Club closed

Fri Jan 3 *Ladies Assoc. Board Mtg, 11:30 am

Fri Jan 3 Member Mixer, 6:00 pm

Fri Jan 3 *Red Dot Table, 7:30 pm

Thurs Jan 9 *Book Club, 6:00 pm

Sat Jan 11 *Seahorse Banquet, 6:30 pm

Sun Jan 12 Mosquito Inoculation, 11:00 am

Fri Jan 17 Ladies Installation Luncheon,

11:30 am

Sat Jan 25 *PC & Spouse Luncheon, 11:00 am

Sat Jan 25 *Commodore’s Ball, 6:30 pm

Sun Jan 26 Commodore’s Dock Party, 11:00 am

FEBRUARYFri Feb 7 *Ladies Assoc Board Mtg, 11:30 am

Fri Feb 7 Member Mixer, 6:00 pm

Fri Feb 7 *Red Dot Table, 7:30 pm

Thurs Feb 13 *Book Club, 6:00 pm

Fri Feb 21 *Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 am

Fri – SunFeb 21 – 23 Cruisers to Pelican Rest Marina

Fri Feb 28 *Family Style Mardi Gras, 6:00 pm

Fri Feb 28 Heald Bank Skippers’ Meeting,7:30 pm

* Reservations Required

From the Helm

Pages 2-3On The Water

Pages 4-7On Land

Pages 10-15Club Scene

Page 7Scuttlebutt

From the HelmHappy New Year! Lake-

wood is truly a world class yachtclub. It's an honor to serve asyour Commodore for 2014. Sueand I are looking forward to agreat year. The first big event isthe Commodore’s Ball on Janu-ary 25th. We hope to see youall there.

Before we go further, I wantto thank the Drechsels for allthey have done. We saw a num-ber of improvements last yearand the projects that are beingplanned for 2014 were identi-fied in Carl’s Strategic Planninginitiative last year. And, Sandyhas worked tirelessly behind thescenes in many different areas.Together they have been a veryproductive team to Lakewood’sbenefit.

Looking forward, by thetime you read this we should beclosed on our new loan. Our Fi-nance Committee of Ash Walkerand Alan Hill did an incrediblejob negotiating a 4%, 10-yeardeal with very favorable terms.They deserve a lot of credit forhelping to keep Lakewood in astrong financial condition.

You should see the projectsthat were discussed at the an-nual meeting begin to move for-ward. Contrary to a recentrumor, the dirt work in the green

space is not for the foundationof a new clubhouse. The olddredge spoils are being movedto make room for some addi-tional dredging. We do antici-pate beginning the work torefurbish G dock in January. Thereconstruction of B shed shouldstart by the end of the month.This all is contingent upon get-ting the details of these projectsto the Board for final approval.Both General Manager TerryChapman and the PlanningCommittee are working hard tomake that happen. The intent isto get what we can completedbefore the Blessing at the end ofMarch.

Those are some of the pri-orities of Management and theBoard. For everybody else, ourfirst priority should be to havefun with our friends. We have awonderful club that we need toenjoy. As you all know, we havea very diverse membership. Itruly hope that we can providesomething for everyone. The firstpart of the year looks busy al-ready. In January we have theSeahorse Banquet and the Com-modore’s Ball. In February, ourcruisers are going to PelicanRest in Galveston for MardiGras and Kim Bettis has a Fam-ily Mardi Gras Party planned as

well. In March the racing seasonbegins with Bay Cup I, followedby the J-105 Mid Winters, andat the end of the month comesthe Blessing of the Fleet. TheSeahorses begin the TSA Regat-tas in February, but then they arebusy all of the time.

This doesn’t include theplans that Entertainment Co-Chairs Candace McCoin andFran Bass are making. Theyhave mentioned, among otherthings, rotating dock partieswhen the weather starts to warmup. Watch for details becausethese two know how to have aparty.

Those are just a few of thehighlights of the first quarter, butyou begin to get the idea thatthis will indeed be a busy year.It should be a year that everyonewill enjoy. If you have any sug-gestions, just let us know.

And one last thing, I amavailable to talk about Lake-wood any time. I want to hearyour thoughts. If you have some-thing on your mind, call me orbetter yet, email me at [email protected].

Tom CollierCommodore

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On The Water

LAKEWOOD LOG ❘ January 2014

C R U I S E C O M M I T T E EThe difference between cruis-

ing and yachting: cruising is for theenjoyment of the journey andyachting is for the enjoyment of thedestination. Thanks to Steve andMarisa Hegyesi’s leadership thepast two years, we are now in theenviable position of trying to com-bine the best of both worlds in2014.

We have Mike Downs on-board with his Blueberry & Pecanpancakes that have already be-come a Lakewood tradition, Steveand Marisa only think they are re-tiring, Steve will continue leadingcruises and we will not lose theirsynergy. Austin Allen and DuaneGuidry will be leading the youngerLakewood members on a “Cruisewith the Kids” and we will havemore impromptu, dinner andovernight cruises to Houston YachtClub. The selection of Rodney Towfor beverage director was a given,you can’t buy that kind of experi-ence.

As you can see, this comingyear, we have a team of CruiseCommittee members throwing theirshoulder to the wheel in an effort to

enhance your 2014 cruising expe-rience. The Cruise Committee mis-sion for 2014 will be to provide acasual destination experience thatwill exceed the normal marina ex-pectations.

There are no requirements tojoin the Cruise Committee, otherthan membership at LYC. Simplysend an e-mail to [email protected] with your name and e-mailaddress; this will ensure that you re-ceive the latest e-mailed cruisingcommunications. Also include yourcell phone number & boat name,length, manufacturer, power orsail, to be used for contact andidentification purposes in an emer-gency situation.

The LYC Cruise Committee isdedicated to fostering seamanship,camaraderie, and friendshipamong the club members, with anactive interest in exploring theTexas coastal waters. We hope youwill join us.

Randy AllenChair

Thanks to Jim Winton for get-ting the planning well under wayfor the Emerald Coast Regatta, thesemi-annual eastbound offshorerace. As he moves on to Fleet Cap-tain, I’ll take over as chair of thecommittee for 2014.

Next year’s race will be fromGalveston to Pensacola over Me-morial Day weekend, with racesbeginning Friday afternoon, May23, 2014. In addition to Lake-wood, the race is co-sponsored bythe Pensacola Yacht Club andGalveston Bay Cruising Associa-tion.

The motto for this race is Race,Stay and Play. Pensacola and thenearby coastline and bays ofFlorida and Alabama make abeautiful location for a sailing va-cation. Sail up and down the coastoffshore between inlets, or navi-gate the Intracoastal. Go West toMobile Bay, Biloxi and Gulfport.Or keep going East to PanamaCity, down the peninsula toTampa/St. Pete, or just keep sail-ing…

The early registration / racekickoff party at Lakewood takesplace Saturday, February 8. Therewill be a Safety & Navigation sem-inar on Saturday, March 29, andthe Skipper’s meeting will be a

week before the start, on Friday,May 16. With boats starting onFriday and Saturday May 23 and24, we’re confident all boats willfinish by May 29. The Awards cer-emony and banquet will follow onFriday evening, May 30, at thebeautiful Pensacola Yacht Club onthe Western shore of PensacolaBay. http://www.pensacolayachtclub.org/Home.aspx

Pensacola Yacht Club has in-vited Emerald Coast Regatta sailorsto join in the Cancer Cup Regattathe following Saturday, May 31,2014. This is a unique opportunityto have fun sailing while raisingfunds to fight cancer. You can lit-erally buy time: For every $10.00donated to the American CancerSociety, 3 points are added to yourPHRF handicap! The Notice ofRace and other information is avail-able on PYC’s website.

So mark your calendar nowand get your boat and crew readyto Race, Stay and Play.

David ComeauxChair

E M E R A L D C O A S T R E G A T T A

SHIP’S STOREJanuary White Sale!!!

All Men’s and Women’sWHITE TOPS 10% OFF

Including all WHITE shirts,vests, and jackets

January 2 – January 31

Shop at the Ship’s Store whenever the LYC Office is open

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LAKEWOOD LOG

OFFICERS 2014 Commodore, Tom Collier

Vice Commodore, Joyce MaxwellRear Commodore, Don Mitchell

Fleet Captain, Jim Winton Secretary, Rex Bettis

Assistant Secretary, Ed BrauerTreasurer, Ashley Walker

Assistant Treasurer, Rodney TowImmediate Past Commodore, Carl Drechsel

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John BarnettGene Harris

Nancy McDonaldDon Mitchell

Dwight BengtsonRex BettisPhil Elting

Tom FrankumMichael Downs

Al GoetheAlan Hill

Sue Warters

GENERAL MANAGER TERRY CHAPMAN

2425 NASA ParkwaySeabrook, TX 77586

Telephone: 281.474.2511Fax: 281.474.3502 (Club)

Fax: 281.291.0890 (Admin. Bldg.)Front Gate: 281.474.4876

Harbor Office: 281.474.2540Internet: lakewoodyachtclub.com

E-mail: [email protected]

EDITOR Jan Smith

CO-EDITORSRosebud Caradec

Jane DownsPeggy Hill

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Monique Saldana

ADVERTISING281.474.2511

January 2014 ❘ LAKEWOOD LOG

MOSQUITO INOCULATIONSunday, January 12th

LYC Dining Room

11 AM-Noon:Inoculation of Mosquitodore

Mary MooreheadVice Mosquitodore

Fran BassFlank MosquitodoreCandace McCoin

Come join the fun and pay the exorbitantannual dues of $10 per person which includesBobbie Butler's world famous "Bloody Bites."

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LYC 2014 RACE SCHEDULE

Randy AllenRosebud Caradec

Tom CollierDavid ComeauxMarcy Fryday

Judy FullerGossip Gertie

Barbara GessnerPeggy Hill

Sherri Romer

Jill DenmanDavid FinchamMarcy Fryday

Peggy Hill

Marie MatherSherri RomerGeorganne

Scruggs

Heald Bank - March 1st

Bay Cup I - March 8

J105 Midwinter Championship - March 7,8,9

Shoe Regatta - May 17-18

Emerald Coast Regatta - May 23-30

Catalina 22 North American ChampionshipJune 22-26

Bay Cup II - August 2

J-Fest Southwest - September 6-7


On LandN O V E L D I N I N G B O O K C L U B G R O W T H & R E T E N T I O N

Novel Dining Book Club invitesyou to join us on Thursday, January9th, for interesting book talks, goodfriends, and scrumptious food. OurBook Club named “Novel Dining”comes from the fact that we alwaystry to coordinate our dinner menufor the evening to the book underdiscussion that month. We meet inthe Chart Room at 6:00 PM fordrinks and socializing, with dinnerand the book discussion beginningat 6:30 PM. Reservations are re-quired.

For our December meeting weread The Oleanders of San Leon byAndy Upchurch. Ronica & Jim Hallwere the discussion leaders. As aspecial treat, we had Andy Up-church with us to discuss his book.Due to the early publication dead-line, I am not able to report on this,but will do so in my next article.

For the January 9th Book Clubwe are reading Oxygen by CarolCassella. Susan Allen will be thediscussion leader. Oxygen openswith Marie Heaton, an anesthesiol-ogist at the height of her medical ca-

reer, facing a nightmarish operatingroom disaster that ends a child’s lifeand launches a tangled malpracticesuit. As Marie twists through depo-sitions, accusations, and a remorse-ful preoccupation with the deadchild’s mother, she must also copewith her own aging father and con-front questions of love and betrayal,family bonds, and the price of herown choices. With a final twist asheartrending as it is redeeming,Oxygen is a gripping and auspi-cious debut.

Even if you have not read thebook, you are welcome to join thefun, lively group for dinner and dis-cussion. Please call the club forreservations no later than 5:00 PM.on the Wednesday before the meet-ing.

Far more seemly were it for thee tohave thy study full of books, than thypurse full of money. ~John Lyly

Judy FullerChair

What a great year 2013 wasfor our club! NOW is a great op-portunity to welcome new membersand have delightful times with newand old friends.

Our committee’s mission is “toenhance, promote and develop pro-grams designed to attract new mem-bers to LYC, as well as retainexisting members.”

A terrific way to meet peopleand share common interests is tojoin a committee. There are cur-rently 30 committees (yes, 30). Logon to the LYC website, look underClub Info, Committees, and find acommittee that interests you. Cometo a committee meeting (the meetingtime and dates are in the weekly E-letter), and you will be very wel-comed. We want your help andgood ideas.

Hope to see you all at theMember Mixer the first Friday of the

month. Sign in at the table in thelounge and pick up your tickets forgreat prizes, including the favoriteSunday Champagne Brunch for 4.If you are a new member, be sure toreceive the red tickets. Rememberto wear your nametag for a chanceat an additional prize.

Funny thing—since we movedour boat to Lakewood years ago,our deck and carpet does not havenasty bird “droppings,” that weused to walk in and track into thecockpit. The reason is—our dockmasters, David, and now Cody,wash down the docks. We trulyhave the best marina in Texas!

Teaser—the new calendar isloaded with fun. Watch nextmonth’s column for exciting news!

Sherri RomerChair

Marcy Fryday earned her 15 year longevity awardat this year's Awards Ceremony held in Lakewood's

ballroom on Sat., Nov. 16.

F I T N E S S C L A S S E SYOU MUST read this if you

care about your health and knowthat exercise is one of the means ofattaining and sustaining good health– no matter what your age.

LYC is offering another benefitfor its members – fitness classes ONSITE in the newly renovated room atthe Power Squadron Building. Theowner of Integrated Personal Fitness(IPF), David Mains, has arranged topresent the one-hour classes listedbelow.Pilates – Tuesdays, 6:45 PM

LYC Power Squadron Building

Yoga – Thursdays, 6:30 PMLYC Power Squadron Building

In addition to these on-siteclasses for LYC Members, IPF offersadditional classes at their studio, in-cluding Zumba classes on Mondaysand Saturdays. If there is enough of

an interest, IPF will schedule addi-tional classes at LYC.

Register for any class that is of-fered from the LYC web site. At thetop of the home page, click on “Fit-ness.” Then select “Schedule Now”for your class choice, place, andtime. If you prefer, call or text 281-694-4828. Each class is only$10/person and can be paid withcash or check at the beginning ofclass, or by credit card at their stu-dio.

If there is any other class ortime you would like, please call ortext 281-694-4828 with your re-quest. What a great opportunity forour health to benefit and to haveFUN.

Rosebud CaradecLog Co-Editor

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A L O G F A R E W E L L T OS A N D Y D R E C H S E L

Through rain, wind and thebayou rising, Sandy Drechsel mas-terfully edited the Lakewood LOGfor eight years. She and ImmediatePast Commodore Carl joined Lake-wood Yacht Club in 2005. She vol-unteered to be editor and felt thatwas a great way to meet people.Sandy says she is most proud ofmeeting the deadlines even withmedical issues, family emergenciesand events like Hurricanes Rita andIke.

She is most proud that the Lake-wood Log has never been late, evenwhen she and Carl were staying atthe Hyatt Lost Pines near Bastropduring Hurricane Ike. Continuing

communications through disasters isdefinitely a focus that Sandy haslearned is important living so closeto the Gulf.

Sandy has seen the Log in-crease from 12 to 20 pages, from anewsletter where all the Flag Offi-cers wrote each month, to a Flag ro-tation system, and to an increase inpictures and articles. We talkedabout an electronic newsletter andadditional social media for theClub. She praised Kim Bettis whosuccessfully uses Facebook with theyouth committee for LYC communi-cations.

Through these eight years,Sandy has not only worked as the

L A D I E S A S S O C I A T I O NFun and festivities were on the

calendar for the Lakewood ladies inDecember. The month began withJoy Edwards and her elves trans-forming the club into a holiday won-derland. The elaborate decorationsprovided a visual treat for visitors ofall ages to Lakewood.

Several days later the LadiesAssociation Board celebrated theirsuccessful year at a Board Appreci-ation luncheon in the foyer to theBallroom. The Commodore ex-pressed heart-felt thanks for all thehard work performed by the LadiesAssociation this year. Chef Cristyprepared a delicious luncheon ofcream of asparagus soup, beefmedallions on a winter salad, and awarm apple crumble – a perfectmenu for a cold winter day. Outgo-ing President Rosemary Bettisthanked the Executive Board andCommittee chairs for all their hardwork and presented each memberwith a gift. The Board gave Rose-mary a gift in gratitude for her lead-ership.

Every year the Ladies Associa-tion gives the Club a gift and thisyear’s gift is actually two gifts: a newrug for the main entry into the club-house and a new rug for the foyerinto the ballroom. The rugs were cus-tom designed with nautical themesand should be ready sometime in thespring.

On Friday the 13th there wasno bad luck when the ladies heldtheir annual Christmas luncheon. Theleft-right-left-right game of passing awrapped gift was a fun-filled way toshare the fellowship of Christmas.

Ladies Association activities in2013 included participating in theTaste of Lakewood, a tour of winer-ies and shopping in Fredericksburg,sponsoring a booth at Keels andWheels, sponsoring the Flag dinner,a cruise to HYC, a spectacular fash-ion show in September, a successfulFeliz Navidad Market in November,an overnight trip to the Woodlandsin November, several luncheons atthe club and manning the Ship’sStore all year. It was a busy yearand 2014 promises to be just aseventful. The year begins with the in-stallation of the new President, RozClayton on January 17th in the ball-room at 11:30 AM.

Every lady who is a member ofLakewood is automatically a mem-ber of the Ladies Association and wewould love for you to join us at anyor all of the events in 2014. Pleaseconsider making “Becoming MoreActive in the Lakewood Ladies Asso-ciation” one of your New Year’s res-olutions!

Barbara GessnerSecretary

Log editor, but also is a strong forcefor the race committee serving asLand Activity Manager and Scorerfrom 2007-2012. Her support ofthe Flag and IPC Carl has been end-less. Now, we are wondering whatshe plans to do.

We asked her if she and Carlmight sail around the world, captainthe next America’s Cup or race inthe Trans Pac. But Sandy says, no,she would like to take a course atthe CIA (Culinary Institute of Amer-ica). Those who know Sandy, knowwhat a great cook she is, and weare sure this will bring new ideas to

her kitchen talents. She also wantsto spend more time spoiling herthree grandchildren and traveling toher beloved Belize. What Sandylikes best about LYC is the way theClub is a family and when there is aproblem, like Hurricane IKE, thewagons are circled and everyonepitches in to help. Lakewood mem-bers appreciate all that Sandy hasdone to support every member andevery event. Thank you, EditorSandy!

Peggy HillLog Co-Editor

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D A V I D F I N C H A M N A M E DF A C I L I T I E S M A N A G E R

Upon the retirement of longtimestaff member Gary Mathews at theend of 2013, former Dock MasterDavid Fincham has been named thenew Facilities Manager for Lake-wood Yacht Club.

Gary had been working full timefor Lakewood since 1990 whileDavid began his career at Lake-wood in December of 2007.

Although born in Houston, Davidactually grew up in Galveston andmoved to Hitchcock while in thesixth grade. Upon graduation fromHitchcock High School, he workedas a mechanic for Todd Ship Yardin Galveston in the areas of bargeconstruction and ship repair. AfterTodd closed, he went on to otherfabrication shops where he was aquality control manager and pro-duction manager for building con-tainers.

In 1997, David established hisown business, Fincham’s Marinewhich is a boat repair operation inthe areas of mechanics, electrical

and plumbing. He met Lakewood’sHarbor Administrator Lynda Hall in1996 and they have done severalboat deliveries together through theyears.

Regarding his new position atLakewood, David related that he islooking forward to continuing thegood work that Gary has accom-plished through the years. His firstpriority is having the grounds lookbeautiful so that members andguests have a wonderful first im-pression of the club. The second pri-ority is to fix things as soon aspossible if they are in need of re-pair.

After living aboard at MarinaDel Sol, David purchased a home inLeague City a few years ago. Hishobby is radio controlled airplanesand he is a member of the TexasCity Radio Control Club.

Marcy FrydayMarketing Director

Lakewood Yacht Club’s member-ship voted overwhelmingly at theirAnnual Meeting on Nov. 16 to ap-prove a new military classification ofmembership.

“Since we are a private, mem-ber-owned club, any changes in ourby-laws require a vote of our Resi-dent and Junior members,” ex-plained Lakewood’s Immediate PastCommodore Carl Drechsel.

With the expansion of personnelat Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base,veteran and Past Commodore BobFuller initiated the idea of a MilitaryMembership and took it to the club’sGrowth & Retention Committee lastspring. It applies to an active dutyU.S. Military and Coast Guard per-son serving for not less than 365consecutive days. A proposal wascreated and sent this fall to the club’sBoard of Directors where it was ap-proved and then mailed to the mem-bership for a vote.

“We felt this was an opportunity

to recognize the growing militarypresence at Ellington Field and per-haps expand our membership withquality people serving in the mili-tary,” added PC Bob Fuller. “Hav-ing met with the Commanders ofmost of the Units at Ellington, theidea has been met with great enthu-siasm. LTC Robert Lee Hefner of theU.S. Army’s 75th Training Com-mand has been extremely helpfulwith introductions to the variousCommands.” Fuller also noted thatit is common for yacht clubs with alocal military presence to have sucha class of membership; CorpusChristi, San Diego, and Pensacolabeing prime examples.

To learn more about the structureand cost of Lakewood’s MilitaryMembership, please contact Mar-keting Director Marcy Fryday.


L A K E W O O D M E M B E R S A P P R O V EM I L I TA R Y M E M B E R S H I P S

December 2013 Tennis Social: (L-R): Don Lindsay,Georganne Scruggs, IPC Carl Drechsel

Lakewood Yacht Club Accounting Clerk Noi Siriphantreceived her 35 year longevity award at the Nov. 16

Awards Ceremony held in Lakewood's ballroom.Congratulations, Noi!

www.LakewoodYachtClub.com


C O D Y B A R T R O T A K E S O V E RD O C K M A S T E R P O S I T I O N

Clear Lake area native CodyBartro replaced David Fincham asLakewood’s Dock Master on the firstof January. David Fincham is re-placing Facilities Manager GaryMathews who retired the end of2013.

Cody was born and reared inClear Lake City, attended SeabrookIntermediate because his motherwas a teacher there, and then grad-uated from Clear Lake High Schoolin 2005.

An only child, Cody enjoyed thesports of football (mainly), baseballand basketball while in high school.Upon graduation, he played base-ball at Northwood University, a pri-vate business university near Dallas,and earned a scholarship for thelast two years he played there.

Upon earning his Associate De-gree at Northwood in Entrepreneur-ship and Small BusinessManagement, Cody transferred toTexas State where he earned a B.S.in Agribusiness Management.

Cody’s working experience in-cludes Clear Lake Parasail near theNassau Bay Hilton where heworked for Dave Hearne. Movingto the hill country, Cody took a jobas a dock hand at Canyon LakeMarina. He “worked his way up”to their party boat captain and be-came the Rental Manager undergeneral manager Don King.

During November and Decem-ber of last year, Cody trained underDavid Fincham. “I just love it hereat Lakewood; all the people areamazing,” related Cody. “It is agood feeling working in such a pres-tigious yacht club which is knownfor the longevity of its staff.” Codyadded that he loves the marina in-dustry because you get to work out-side and meet all kinds of interestingpeople. “You can’t have a bad daywhen you look out and see thewater and boats!” he exclaimed.


Since this Gertie has just as-sumed that name, this will be arather short article this month but wepromise to find out the latest scoopsin the future.

We hear that our Vice Com-modore Joyce Maxwell and hus-band, Darold have finally gottentheir transmissions rebuilt, their boatthat is, and may be able to get itback to the club from Pt. Aransas.They had trouble leaving PortAransas after Harvest Moon andturned back for repairs. I’m sure itwill be good to get Moonshadowback home safe and sound.

Sad news that our incredibleGrounds Chairman, Barbara Duck-worth lost her brother on Thanksgiv-ing Day. Our thoughts and prayersare with her in this difficult time.

News Flash: Bob Jordon mustbe Superman as we saw him at themember mixer having lots of fun.Word has it that he had one of hiskidneys removed only a week be-fore. Keep healing, Bob.

If you see Jan Smith smiling allthe time it’s because she just be-came a grandmother. After a diffi-

cult pregnancy, her daughter-in-lawpresented the family with a beauti-ful baby girl named Sophie. Herweight was only two pounds so shewill have to remain in the hospitalfor awhile. We hear that Jan can’tstand being so far away and will begoing to Florida to view her newgranddaughter in the very near fu-ture.

Bob and Sue Warters had agreat time on a cruise from Floridato South Carolina. They were onthe same boat that the Com-modore’s Cruise used this year.There were no problems and theyhad a great trip. After the cruise,they spent Thanksgiving with theirson, David and daughter-in-law,Shelly in Charleston. David is adoctor at the VA Hospital there andthey live aboard their boat.

Well, Gertie hopes to hearfrom you with the news of your hol-iday travel and parties and whowas naughty and who was nice.

[email protected]

S C U T T L E B U T T

During our 2013 Annual Meeting Immediate Past Commodore Carl Drechsel presented a surprise award tomember Ed Mercado for creating the Member Mixer in

1998 when he was on the Growth & Retention Committee.

Send your “gossip”to GOSSIP GERTIE at

[email protected]


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New Members

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Commodore’s Ball

Make your reservations now forSaturday, January 25, 2014

and join us at 6:30 PMfor the

281.474.2511


New member Karen Daigle and Vice CommodoreJoyce Maxwell

Door prize winner Angie Benitz withRear Commodore Don Mitchell

Ellen Taylor, Mike and Kathy Hall

The unrelated Smiths: Marsha, Jan, and Carla Our Santa Claus, Santa Immediate Past Commodore CarlDrechsel, welcomes new member Charles Jeffery.

Bruce and Kathy Ehni earned their Burgee Jacketsby bringing in Edna Rice to the Club.

Commodore Tom Collier is pictured left.

Member Mixer hostess and host, Karen and Faron Daigle Julie Schmidt and Debbie Saba Don and Marge Laney

Doug Hughes, Kent Little, Rick Weiler, and Angela Pounds Rod Keith and Trina Cameron Ken and Candace McCoin with Jay Bettis

Club SceneMEMBER MIXER


Judy & PC Bob Fuller and Sandy & PC Drew Lewis Kendra Broderick and PC Harvey Denman Patt Pappas, PC Sid Kapner, PC Gary & Viki Andersonand Jan Kapner

Nancy & PC Randy Bellard; Lynn & PC Brian Irvineand PC Don & Doris Genitempo

Glenn Robinson, Steve Leth and Harvey Denman PC Jack Thomas; Rita Matthews and PC Don & Jill Rauscher

Feliz Navidad Chair Judith Shaw and Co-ChairJohnnie Mae Houchins

Leona Pleasant Barbara White & her elves

Past Commodore Bob Fuller and wife Judy Yolanda Mares Nancy McDonald and Patty Bengtson

Club SceneFELIZ NAVIDAD

PAST COMMODORES PARTY


Sandy Lewis, Jane O’Neal and Sue Warters Janet Starr-Hale, Treasurer Evey Leavens, Mary Moorehead Elaine Keith and Rita Matthews

2014 Ladies Association President Roz Clayton &2013 Ladies Association President Rosemary Bettis

Ruthie Zittrer, Barbara White and Susan Allen Barbara Geller, President Rosemary Bettis, Sue Clements,Fleet Captain Sue Collier

Alice Thomas, Immediate PastCommodore Carl Drechsel,Rita Matthews

Sue Warters and Janet Starr-Hale Ellen Taylor and Dottie Legendre

Leny Koster, Judith Shaw, Joyce Frassanito Kerry Jo Humphrey, Marsha Taylor and Peggy Hill Immediate Past Commodore Carl Drechseland Barbara Duckworth

Club SceneLADIES BOARD APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

LADIES ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON


Club SceneSEAHORSE COLD FRONT SERIES


Club SceneKIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY


Ann Palm and Jeff & Janet Sutherland Lisa & Ed Brauer Peg & Alan Hill

PC Steve Leth & Mary Ainsley and Joyce & Don Lindsay Lois Morhhausen and daughter, Gail Binder PC Bob Fuller, Jill Demnan and Judy Fuller

PC Glenn Robinson and Martha Mullins PC Tom Taylor, Marcy Fryday, Jay Johnson and familyWilliam and Jennifer

Kathy & Bob Hunkins

Johnette & Carl Norman Vivian & Roger Tomlinson and Lou & Alice Marinosand David Hunt & Lindsey Boyd

Cheri Smith and Gail Wessendorff

Club SceneMEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY

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BRUNCH9.30 AM – 1.30 PM

Mosquito Inoculation,11:00 AM




Commodore’s DockParty, 11 AM

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Monday Night Grill,6-10 PM

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ThursdayNight Specials

*Book Club, 6 PM



*Ladies InstallationLuncheon, 11:30 AM

Board Meeting,4:30 PM



WednesdayNight SpecialsBridge, 7 PM

WednesdayNight Specials



For LYCreservations call:281.474.2511

DINING ROOM HOURSWEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

11 AM-3.30 PM & 5.30 – 9.45 PMFRIDAY: 11 AM-3.30 PM & 5.30-10.45PM

SATURDAY: 8 AM-10.45 PMSUNDAY BRUNCH: 9.30 AM-1.30 PM

SUNDAY: 1.30 PM-9.45 PM

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*Ladies BoardMtg, 11:30 AM

Member Mixer, 6 PM*Red Dot Table, 7:30 PM

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*PC & SpouseLuncheon, 11 AM

*Commodore’s Ball,6:30 PM


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Cruisers to PelicanRest Marina

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Book Club, 6 PM


*LadiesLuncheon,11:30 AM

Board Meeting,4:30 PM


Family StyleMardi Gras,

6:00 PM

Heald Bank Skippers’Meeting, 7:30 PM



WednesdayNight SpecialsBridge, 7 PM




For LYCreservations call:281.474.2511

DINING ROOM HOURSWEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

11 AM-3.30 PM & 5.30 – 9.45 PMFRIDAY: 11 AM-3.30 PM & 5.30-10.45PM

SATURDAY: 8 AM-10.45 PMSUNDAY BRUNCH: 9.30 AM-1.30 PM

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ClassifiedsSAILLength Make Year Description Price Contact Info

J/22 “Slippery When Wet”, trailer and sails $9,000 Tom Sutton [email protected]

J/35 “Leading Edge”, A/C, new decks and mast with trailer $35,000 Tom Sutton 713.557.3010available, sails included [email protected]

420 Racer ready, top quality, all parts included [email protected]

15’ Vanguard 15 Hull, mast, boom, rudder, no centerboard $500 OBO Terry Chapman 281.474.2511

40’ Hunter 1986 Recently upgraded electronics including new color touchscreen $64,950 Beverly Vosko 713.269.6909chart plotter, upgraded autopilot, new stereo/dvd, new sump pump,bilge pump, & shore power connector. Interior designer decoratedwith upgraded salon upholstery & curtains & upgraded Corian countertops thoughout

49’ Hunter 2007 Bow thruster, bimini, fully loaded with satellite tv, chart plotter, auto $255,500 Mike Sickafoose 832.454.4985pilot, 3 stateroom, family owned with very low hours “Their Tuition 3”

POWER Length Make Year Description Price Contact Info

9’ Caribe Inflatable 1997 $400 Terry Chapman 281.474.2511

18’ Scout Runabout 1998 Includes 2001 Mercury OB & 1998 McClain Trailer $8900 Terry Chapman 281.474.2511

Sea Ray 240 2002 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck with trailer $18,000 Angie Zartler 832.584.1542

22’ Robalo R227 2009 250hp outboard fish & ski, very low hours, depth finder, fully loaded. $49,900 Mike Sickafoose 832.454.4985

37’ Sea Ray 370 1998 14’3” beam, Two staterooms, utility room, twin cat 3116 diesels, $124,400 Greg Whelton 985.264.9325Aft Cabin/Twin Diesel and 7.6 kw Westerbeke 120v/60 cycle diesel generator

39’ Mainship Open 1990 2 staterooms, 14ft beam, air conditioning, recently decorated, $50,000 Mike Pearson 949.887.8819Express new refrigerator, new bottom job, 6.5 Onan generator, 2 502

Crusaider engines, easy access engine room, L dock slip 6,Got to see it to believe it!

42' Formula PC 2005 New in 2006. Hardtop, Yanmar diesels, 3 tvs, very low hours, $210,000 Mike Anzilotti 713.542.0267full Raymarine E series electronics.

43’ Hatteras 1985 “Sabbatical” is for sale. Perfect condition with flybridge hardtop, $150,000 Bob Rakel 713.419.4991new Marquipt davit, a new dinghy, and many other unique features.Great for the Bahamas, the Great Loop, & local cruising.

46’ Irwin Ketch 1982 Windsong for sale, perfect cruising boat, spacious, comfortable live $84,000 Bob Fuller 713.256.8707aboard, many amenities

53’ Ocean 1989 Second owner. Low hours since new. 735 hp GM diesels, $245,000 Jim Golden 432.332.0361 Motoryacht 20 KW Gen, New Bow Thruster. Four Staterooms. 432.362.9793 (after hours)

Will consider trade up or down for real estate.

57’ Carver Voyager 2002 Flybridge; fiberglass bimini w/sink, grill, fridge, table w/circular Make offer John Halbirt 713.249.9050(Pilot House) seating and Davit Large Salon w/sofas & two side chairs & two bar

stools. Surround sound w/flat screen; full galley w/Sub Zero refrig& freezer & all appliances; combination dining table/coffee table.Pilot House w/surround seating, 3 staterooms, flat screen & sound in Master.Two heads with tub/shower in Mst. & V berth are both queen beds & third State Rmis bunk beds. Washer & Dryer in Mst which has two closets & built in storage.Twin Volvo engines have just had annual maintenance. Very clean & well maintained.

65’ Long Range 1989 Med Yacht with Detroit Diesels 671 economical engines. Reduced to $395,000 Pete Carrothers 281.796.2438Cruiser (LRC) Has 2200 mile range at 10 knots. 3000 miles at 8 knots.

4 staterooms all en suite with 2 masters. On deck head. Naid stabilized.New bow thrusters. Numerous updates including new galley. Radar arch is hinged so it can get under bridges on the Great Loop. Captain maintained...always under cover.

70’ Neptunus 1999 HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER! Flybridge; hard bimini w/sink, $799,000 Kristi Cade 713.274.3410grill, fridge, spacious table w/circular seating; complete electronicsw/surround sound and cameras; 1000lb davit; large salon for entertainingw/surround sound/flat screen; full galley w/side by side fridge and all appliances;large dining table; lower steering station; three staterooms (all contain flat screens & sound);three heads plus crew w/head; master has king bed w/four closets(one walk-in), vanity & desk;master headcw/twin marble sinks, jacuzzi tub/shower; twin MTU 12V2000 1350hp; (2) 25kw Westerbeke Gen set; bow & stern thrusters.

TOWNHOMES FOR SALE/LEASETownhouse #2 Totally renovated and updated 2-2-1/2 1800 SF with luxury finishes— Carolyn Stewart-Mercado

Kitchen w/granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash, 713.562.7179stainless steel appliances. Large master bedroom w/outstanding slate bath. Two year old ac/heat, private elevator. Large storage & utility room.Great view of Clear Lake & directly across from Clubhouse.

2 Lakewood Townhomes For rent, partially furnished. Terry Chapman 281.474.2511

Townhouse #17 Fully refurbished 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with 2112 square feet. This unit faces Terry Chapman 281.474.2511the water with a beautiful unobstructed terrific view and is shaded by a large live oak,with crown moldings, textured walls, & ceilings, plantation shutters, double pane glasswindows, tiled patio with fence, 3 new balconies, finished lower level entrance & storagewith 2 car under unit parking.

Townhome #32 Two bedroom Terry Chapman 281.474.2511

MISCELLANEOUS2008 Pace Trailer Decked out for transport of 3 Optimist sailboats with storage space $2,700 Regina Byerly 713.522.7810

in front. Ideal for enclosed safe travel & storage for short or long trips.

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