November From the Commodore s Bridge

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1 November 2008 EDITOR: P. J. HAJOS A From the Commodore s Bridge s members and owners of CYC, we all take responsibility and pride in our club. Part of the responsibility is being a good steward of what we own. While we have two club stewards to handle many of our maintenance tasks such as mowing the grass and fixing plumbing leaks, it is up to all of us to keep our property in good repair and pick up after ourselves, just as we would at home. Saturday s meeting was an act of stewardship in committing resources to enact repairs of some key components of our infrastructure our docks. Without docks, there are no boaters, with no boaters; we don t have a club or property to care for. We re a small club, with excellent assets. Given the current waterfront situation around the Chesapeake Bay, we are indeed blessed to have covered slips there will be no more built in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. So, it is even more important that as a key asset to our club, we maintain those roofs in good repair and keep protecting our boats residing underneath. We all owe a big debt of gratitude to Measurer Dick Teachout for getting us through the dock repairs recently so that we can now move to the roofs. Dick has also spent many hours working with a potential contractor to determine what we need and how much it will cost. Given the vote on Saturday to allow access to our Trust Fund monies, we can move forward, and hopefully get A-Dock repairs completed before winter sets in. We have a committee forming to complete the project since Dick has some other obligations that won t allow him to supervise this activity. So, if you have some time on your hands, please volunteer to help. Meanwhile, Don Foster made an impassioned plea at the meeting that we each pony up some funds to get these and the other major repairs accomplished soon that are facing us (such as the septic system and the bulkhead repair). Contributions to the Heritage Fund are greatly appreciated anytime consider making a donation now and several more in the future. Your generosity to date has helped pay for the recent dock repairs. Now it s time to tackle the septic system and that s going to take more. I know these are difficult economic times for us all, but by pooling our resources we can make great strides. Consider taking your next week s vacation at CYC, and invest the money you would have spent in our great club. Membership Meeting Nov. 15, 10:00 am. Oyster Roast Noon 2:30 Cocktails, Rockefeller, Adriatic - 5 P.M. Dinner 6:30 P.M Dec. Meeting 10:30 followed by brunch The other area we can all help with is to identify potential new members to fill these covered slips (and open slips too!). Even with gas prices where they are, many of us continue to make the trip to Southern Maryland to enjoy the tranquility of our Club and the waters of the lower Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. We re just too good at keeping our secret! So, strike up conversations with folks you work with or encounter in everyday activities you never know where you ll find another boater looking for a good place to keep their boat and we re still one of the best bargains around. With our banner Oyster Roast event fast approaching, invite friends and family, boaters and nonboaters to join us and sample our hospitality and facilities. Better yet give them an application and invite them to join us. They too can enjoy our little secret. -1-

2 Oysters Rockefeller, here we come! See you on the water, in the water, or near the water. Dolores Derrington C: Around the Grounds The quickest ways to reach me with any comments, questions, or concerns is by at Phone: If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost. Vice Commodore, Patrick Shier T he October membership meeting brought closure to the discussion on funding to proceed with the necessary repairs and replacements to the roofs over A and B docks. At times we may struggle a bit as we work our way through formal processes and rules and motions and points of order, but we get through it. This was another example of how well we work through it. There was much discussion particularly over the past couple of months and there were clear differences of opinion on the issues. The different points of view were heard, we put it to a vote, and then we all got together for a crab feast. The board is still working to get all the parts in motion to execute this project in the manner that serves the best interest of the club. That s what the membership elected the board for in the first place and none of us have taken that responsibility lightly. Addressing the more routine maintenance items, Steward Roger King has been busy around the grounds trying to get through more of the outdoor chores before the cold sets in for the duration. Cleaning and painting were the recent theme. Painting work was finished on the fire escape stairs on the side of club house, as well as the door and window frames and trim. The gutters on B dock are an annual magnet for pine needles so those were cleaned out, and burned out dock light bulbs were replaced. Keep in mind as you make your winterizing plans that the dock water will be shut off for the season and the pipes drained by early December. Water will still be available at the dock entrance but the dock pipes will be winterized. We will have an exact date to announce at the November meeting. -2- T CYC Events his update covers CYC Crab Boil and planned events for November to January. The CYC Crab Boil was held on the 18 th of October. Dolores and Darrell (in absentia) Derrington and Mary and George Niebuhr were our hosts. Bear Creek BBQ provided us with scrumptious Maryland Crab Soup, Steamed Crabs & Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes, Cole slaw, etc. There were plenty of left over food for the taking. Those of you who couldn t make it missed a wonderful meal. In the evening Dolores Derrington brought us to the movies on the Bean Room TV. We were treated to Fool s Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. Those attending are looking forward to other opportunities to share a movie together. Special thanks go to all those who worked on setting up the tables indoors and for their assistance with the clean up. Planning continues for the Annual Oyster Roast set for November 15 th. Your lunch hosts Paula and Craig Hajos and I and CYC s volunteers are committed to make it happen. Julie and Tom Shier are hosting the evening meal. The list of firm offerings have grown: Bobbie & Rick Sass and Margaret and John Tolzman are doing burgers and hot dogs for lunch. Others involved include: Dolores Derrington - Oyster's Rockefeller, Paula Hajos / Bill Shaughnessy - Oyster Stew, Judy Ryland - CYC Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters (Alcoholic and Non

3 Alcoholic). Julie has lined up Thompson again to cater the evening meal (Fried Oyster, Stuffed Ham and Roast Beef). I will need a couple of bartender volunteers starting at 5:00PM. As usual we will also need help with clean up after lunch and after the evening meal. My sincere appreciation is extended to the folks who have already signed up and goes to the others in anticipation of their contributions. Our Oyster Roast should be another CYC success story. Please see reminder flyer and get your RSVP to me by November 8 th. Great news! Alice Daras has stepped forward to host our December 6 th Holiday Brunch. The brunch will follow our general membership meeting and elections. Alice s neighbor, Zandra, has graciously agreed to play the piano for us. Alice has already completed a flyer and is preparing all the food. This will be her maiden event voyage, so please offer her a hand. I need a couple of bartender volunteers starting right after the membership meeting. I will also need help with clean up after brunch. This year we are again trying to extend a Holiday lift to a Single Mom with 5 kids. Please bring a gift card for Giant or Target to help with their basic necessities during this Holiday season. A copy of the flyer is attached to the Newsletter. Please get your RSVP to me by November 30 th. Lastly, I have decided to host the Change of Watch to celebrate my last opportunity to serve you as Rear Commodore. We are planning to have the event at the Waterford in Springfield, VA again this year. We had it at the Waterford last year and the staff really did a great job making us feel welcome and taking care of our every wish. The preferred date is Saturday January 17 th and we have alternate dates of Saturday January 24th or Sunday January 25 th. I will work up a flyer and get it sent out to you shortly. If you have other ideas or suggestions for the rest of the year, please let me know. I m usually available via phone or , and you ll see me on Brigantine on F Dock. Phil Deming, Rear Commodore, rpdeming@yahoo.com C: W: Cruising Schedule Land Cruise: Friday, November 7 th, please plan to celebrate Brian Altman s final football game as a Senior. Bethesda-Chevy Chase H.S., 4301 East- West Highway, Bethesda, MD Entrance is on East-West Highway. If parking lot is full, there is street parking. Admission is $5 There are bleachers on only one side of the field. Look for Amy & Paul, they sit near the top, close to the 50 yard line. Brian is #68. Senior night activities are going to take place prior to Brian's game 6:00pm. Ken Baumann, Your Old Fleet Captain, Baumanns1@verizon.net N Membership O Report Bill Shaughnessy, Secretary physhon@aol.com or Treasurer s Report Cash Report as of October 17, 2008 Cash Mgmt Acct. Bal. as of 09/19/08 $14, Add Receipts 09/19/08-10/17/08 $22, Less Expenses 09/19/08-10/17/08 ($13,426.78) Checking Account Bal. at 10/17/08 $23, Heritage Fund Account $17, Dave Goldman, Treasurer -3-

4 D Slip Assignments uring the October 18 Board Meeting the following slip assignments were made: A13 to Julie and Tom Shier A16 to Dave Fuchs D2 to Dudley Chase C11 to Dick Teachout The following slips are available: Covered Slips A3 50ft x 16ft A5-50ft X 16ft A6-40ft x 16ft A7 50ft x 16ft B3 40ft x 16ft B4 35ft x 16ft B5 40ft x 16ft B13 40ft x 16ft Uncovered slips C-9-40ft x 26ft C10-40ft x 16ft D4 30ft x E1 30ft x 12ft E2 30ft x 12ft E3 40ft x 18ft E4 40ft x 18ft E5 40ft x 20ft E6 40ft x 20ft F1-35ft x 25ft F3 50ft x 25ft The following Dock Boxes are available ($17.25 / quarter) 1 on B dock - 2 on C dock - 1 on D Dock All Applications for slips must be in writing and e- mailed (rteachout@md.metrocast.net) or mailed to the Measurer at Blake Creek RD, Leonardtown, MD VAC Submersible pumps have been purchased for each dock. They are in a nice fabric bag with hose and extension cord. The Stewards will be providing a stowage location on each dock and they will be conspicuously marked with a sign. Please take the time to identify the location of the pump on the dock that you are assigned to so that in an emergency you do not have to hunt for the pump. There has been a portable air horn and whistle located on each dock. These are to be used to attract attention in case someone needs assistance in an emergency. In case of an emergency where you require assistance sound a series of short blasts on the air horn and then a series of short blasts on the whistle (continue until someone comes to your assistance or you run out of air). Please take a moment to identify the location of the horn and whistle on the dock that you are assigned to so that in an emergency you do not have to hunt for it. If you hear the air horn blasts or whistle blasts please make the effort to find out where they are coming from and render assistance if needed. Dick Teachout Measurer ( ) rteachout@md.metrocast.net The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce their recommendations for the 2009 Officers and Board. They are (drum roll, please): Commodore, Pat Shier Vice Commodore, Phil Deming Rear Commodore, Mike Daras Secretary, Vacant Treasurer, John Tolzman Fleet Captain, George Niebuhr Measurer, Dave Fuchs IPC, Dolores Derrington Trustee, Marv Storey Trustee, Brenda Cote Trustee, Ann Foster As you'll notice the Secretary position is vacant. Being on the Board is a rewarding way for you to contribute back to the Club and the Secretary position is a good vantage point to participate on the Board and be involved in the decision-making. Any person interested in this role, please contact me at your soonest convenience.

5 Very respectfully, P/C Chuck O'Brien Boutiques will be open, during the Oyster Roast, it is the end of the year Sale, some new fall items, Coffee Mugs, CYC Koozies - Can $5.00 and Bottle $7.00. Karen P. Arledge 12/27/2007 Bradford "Brad" Altman 12/27/2007 James H. Cullison, Jr. 12/28/2007 James H. Krilich 12/28/2007 William B. Brener 12/29/2007 Stephen, Kenneth and Ken Baumann, Dick Bean, Bo Boehley, Bud Schatz, Nancy Schatz, Frank Hollowell, Ruth Hollowell, Sharon Cullison. Members Mary and Kurt Lawver are proud parents of a new baby boy born on October 15th. Baby Gavin joins his older sisters Kaylene and Layne. Congratulations!! Kurt Lawver 11/3/2007 Paul R. Altman 11/5/2007 Audrey S Lewis 11/12/2007 June DeHart 11/14/2007 Sharon L. Cullison 11/17/2007 Gene E. Long 11/18/2007 Kathy McFadden 11/18/2007 Robert J. Tolle 11/19/2007 Dudley H. Chase 11/24/2007 P/C E. H. "Bo" Boehley 11/25/2007 P/C Lynn A. Young 11/27/2007 Bobbie Sass 11/27/2007 Carol Florance 11/28/2007 William R. Maslin 12/1/2007 Amy S. Altman 12/7/2007 P/C Howard L. Grant 12/8/2007 Marvin Storey 12/9/2007 Jeff Wingfield, Jr. 12/11/2007 Rick Sass 12/13/2007 Mary Lawver 12/17/2007 Richard McCaffrey 12/17/2007 Clifford J. Hoole 12/21/2007 Larry D. Marcoux 12/23/2007 Elizabeth A. Marcoux 12/25/2007 Lyman W. Hewins 12/26/2007 Sandy Sweikar 12/27/ We found our angel. One generous member contributed $ to the AED fund. This was the amount we needed to purchase the AED and the associated storage cabinet and training supplies. Thank-you to all of the people who so generously contributed to the well being of the club and its members. No one wants the AED to be used, but if it is, the contributors will feel a special pride. Mike Daras will conduct the first training class on 8 November at the CYC clubhouse; it will start at 10:00 am and end at 2:00 pm. There is a limit of eight students. Participants will be Red Cross certified in CPR and AED. The $25.00 cost will cover the cost of your books. Mike is contributing his time to the club. If you are interested in receiving the training on the 8 th, contact Mike at safety1@md.metrocast.net or at If you are interested in taking a class, but can t make the first class contact Mike and tell him the when you would be available. That way he can schedule classes to best fit the needs of members.

6 Pile Driver Oct Second Table at Crab Feast Preparing for the Crab Boil Paul Altman a boat ride to BoatYard then a Feast First Table at Crab Feast Holly Dachshund School Project -6-

7 NATIONAL REPORT October 11, 2008 Rescue 21 Operational on the Chesapeake Bay and Most US Coastlines The Coast Guard announced that Coast Guard Sectors and all stations serving the Bay have been upgraded to the new command, control and communications system, Rescue 21. This includes new antenna towers, receivers, recorders and direction finders. A significant benefit of the new system is the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) feature on the newer VHF-FM radios. The new system will also close many known coverage gaps in coastal areas of the US, enhancing the safety of life at sea. All are encouraged to upgrade their VHF radios to those containing the DSC feature, register for the MMSI number and interface the radio to your GPS. That way, when the DSC button is pressed, your exact coordinates will be sent out. USCG Cutter Waesche Christening The second in a new series of Coast Guard cutters was christened at the Northrop Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This National Security Cutter has been designed to satisfy the Coast Guard s multi-mission responsibilities in homeland security, national defense, marine safety and environmental protection. She is 418 feet long, with a 54 foot beam and displaces 4,300 tons. She has combined diesel and gas turbine engines capable of an intercept speed of 28 knots. Waesche has a 60-day endurance period and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. Cutter Waesche is named after Admiral Russell R. Waesche, Commandant of the Coast Guard during WWII. Signed Copy of Clean Boating Act of 2008 Received We received a redlined copy of S.2766, signed by President Bush, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd and Speaker Pelosi. The bill was sent to us by the National Marine Manufacturers Assoc. (NMMA) along with a note thanking NBF, CBYCA, DRYL and all others who contributed to getting the bill passed. NBF worked closely with NMMA who led the effort, which, had it not succeeded, we would all now be applying for EPA permits to operate our boats. The bill was shown to the CBYCA Board at their 20 Sept. meeting. -7- Wallop/Breaux Reauthorization Work continues toward the reauthorization of the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (Wallop/Breaux) which expires 1 Oct 09. Revenues from motor boat fuel taxes and fishing equipment are used to fund Recreational Boating Safety, Sports Fish Restoration, the Clean Vessel Act (pump out stations), Boating Infrastructure Grants and Coastal Wetlands. So far, scheduled to consider all other W/B programs and draft the relevant legislation.agreement has been reached between the NASBLA and the American Assoc. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to remove the administrative costs from the allocations thus providing an increase in the funding for boating safety. USNI Proceedings Article on Small Vessel Security We received an advance copy of an article by Admiral Thad Allen, Friend or Foe? Tough to Tell, which will be published in Proceedings magazine. In the article, Admiral Allen again cites the attack on the USS Cole in the Gulf of Aden as an example of how terrorists can exploit a small vessel, as well as smuggling WMD, illegal immigrants and narcotics. Given the 14M recreational vessels registered in the US, there are almost limitless possibilities for terrorist use of a pleasure boat in an attack. At risk would be commercial ports, ships, LNG terminals, nuclear facilities, etc. The loss to our maritime facilities and economy from an attack could be enormous. For these reasons, the USCG has developed a Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) that considers the risks, vulnerabilities and likelihood of a small vessel attack and the required countermeasures. The SVSS grew out of the Small Vessel Security Summit which we attended in 2007 and subsequent USCG studies. Among the goals cited in the SVSS is to develop a strong partnership with the small vessel community to enhance maritime domain awareness Again, the boating community can assist in maintaining maritime security and awareness by participating in America s Waterway Watch (AWW) where we are the eyes and ears for reporting suspicious activity. If effectively used, the AWW should mitigate many of the DHS security concerns. Reauthorization of the Coastal Zone Management Act The Coastal States Organization is working toward reauthorization of the CZMA, which is already past its scheduled date for passage. The CZMA regulates land use within the Critical Areas of the coastal zone. The CZMA has been in effect 30 years and covers all US coasts and the Great Lakes. A significant change to the Act has occurred with an amendment which adds HR 3223, Keep our Waterfronts Working Act, to the CZMA. HR 3223 allows coastal states to invest in the preservation, protection, and expansion of working waterfronts. This benefits the boating public by allowing marina operators to apply for state or local grants to preserve their use of the waterfront. While most of this is positive, it may become complicated by the recent passage of the offshore drilling bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. This would allow offshore drilling as close as 50 miles of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. This could require changes to the CZMA reauthorization bill.

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9 Annual Christmas Brunch. The brunch will follow our general membership meeting and elections. December 6, 2008 Enjoy the holiday Piano Bar by: Zandra Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum - punch Saint Mary s County Egg Nog Amaretto Ham Deviled Eggs Creamed Chip Beef French Toast Casserole Crab Balls Holiday Cheese Tray Fresh Holiday Baked Breads Hosted by: Alice Daras CHRISTMAS BRUNCH RSVP Date November 29th Send RSVP to rpdeming@yahoo.com Adults Children under 12 Costs $15 each $10 each Philip Deming 7855 Spruce Hill Rd Severn, Advance Payment by check - Best Advance Payment by check - Best MD Payment by check/cash at event - OK Payment by check/cash at event - OK Numbers of Attendees (please enter) $15 each $10 each 11cycNewLtr08.doc

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