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330-830-0611
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330-212-3669
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2421 Fallen Oak Cir NE, Massillon Thursday, May 2, 2019
1800 (6:00 pm)
The squadron will provide tacos and beverage. Please bring a covered dish to share. Bring your own table service and utensils for eating.
Cost: $10.00 per person Reservations by Tuesday, May 1st to Joanne Hancock, 330-499-3660, [email protected] or Sail Angle or text 330-418-9956.
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Price Park - Fitzpatrick Picnic Shelter 1000 W Maple St
North Canton Thursday, June 6, 2019
1800 (6:00 pm)
The squadron will provide pizza, ice and beverage. Please bring a covered dish to share. Bring your own table service and utensils for eating. Cost: $10.00 per person
Reservations by Tuesday, June 4th through Sail Angle or to Joanne Hancock, 330-499-3660 or [email protected] or text to 330-418-9956 We are in the Fitzpatrick Shelter. Park in the west parking lot and then head east across the walking path to the shelter.
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D7 Rendezvous - August 3, 2019 Join your friends and fellow boaters on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at our annual D7 Rendezvous aboard the Goodtime I, cruising from downtown Sandusky to Kelley’s and Put-In-Bay Islands. The ship boards at 1391 Shoreline Drive beginning at 9:00am. The ship leaves the dock at 9:30am. The ship will head to Kelley’s Island and dock in the downtown area. You will have one and a half hour to rent a golf cart for sightseeing, shopping, heading to the Kelley’s Island Winery or West Bay or enjoy one of the many establishments in downtown. The ship leaves at noon for Put-In-Bay Island where it will dock downtown, just east of the city docks. We will have 3 ½ hours on Put-In-Bay to enjoy all the activities on the island. You will have plenty of time to rent a golf cart and tour the island or enjoy one of the many eating and drinking establishments or any of the many activities on the island. The ship will de-part Put-In-Bay Island about 4:30pm to disembark in Sandusky, at approximately 6:30pm. While on the cruise ship, you can enjoy the view from the upper deck or enjoy adult refreshments on the lower deck. Once the ship docks back in Sandusky, we will gather at the Sandusky Yacht Club Patio for a picnic dinner. The cruise will run rain or shine, so please wear appropriate clothing.
To make your reservations, please complete this form and mail to: Tom Hancock, 426 Emerson Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-2308 with your check payable to: D/7-USPS. Your boarding passes will be available at the dock when you arrive.
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Cruise & Dinner - $45.00/person _______________ Cruise Only - $25.00/person _______________ 12 and under - $20.00/person _______________ Total $_______________ Reservations must be in by July 25, 2019. Any questions, please call Tom at 330-499-3660.
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6 June Picnic at Price Park - North Canton Bd of Directors/General Membership Meeting 1800 See Page 5
5-7 April D7 Spring Conference Holiday Inn South Independence, OH
7-9 June Vessel Safety Check Venetian Marina Sandusky, Ohio
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22-23 June Vessel Safety Check Son Rise Marina Sandusky, Ohio
18-24 May National Safe Boating Week 3 August D7 Cruise Goodtime I Sandusky, Ohio See Page 6