DOCK LINES JANUARY MYCLB Founded

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1 DOCK LINES EDITOR: Jim Wolfelt VOLUME 6 NUMBER 1 Assistant Editor Harry Hutton JANUARY 2015 MYCLB Founded Valentine s Day February 13, 2015 PORT CAPTAIN Mary Barton & Tom Mayes St. Patrick Day March 15, 2015 PORT CAPTAIN Dianna & Allen Miles Opening Day April 5, 2015 PORT CAPTAIN Harry Hutton

2 COMMODORE S CORNER Our Club began the 2015-year with the Change of Watch Dinner on Friday, January 9th, at the Grand Banquet Facility. Everyone who attended really looked splendid in their finery. The food was great as was the company. Following the cocktail social hour and dinner Jr. Staff Commodore Rodney Coomber introduced Commodore Hedy Codner who then introduced all the MYCLB Staff Commodores who were present. This included: 1996-Jim Wolfelt and Joan 2000-Susana Dworski and Doug 2001-Harry Hutton 2003-Doug Dworski and Susana 2004-Joan Wolfelt and Jim 2006-Tom Mayes and Mary Barton 2008 Mary Lium and Jim 2009-Charlie Batton and Marilyn Austin 2010-Larry Codner and Larry 2011-Dee Schumacher 2012-Eileen Paine and Tim 2013-Rod Coomber She then continued by giving thanks to Rodney and Kathryn Coomber for the wonderful job they did arranging this year's C.O.W. affair.. She expressed thanks to all of the members who acted as Port Captains this past year and a special thank you to each board member. With the help of Larry she then awarded the club's perpetual trophies. Hedy made her final remarks then called Mary Lium to the podium to dismiss the 2014 officers and install the MYCLB officers for The 2015 Flag includes: Commodore Jim Lium, Vice Commodore, Jim Wolfelt, JSC Hedy Codner, Treasurer John Caldwell, Secretary Mary Lium,. The 2015 officers were then installed. As your new Commodore I presented appointed officers Historian Eileen Paine, and Liaison Officer Harry Hutton. I then presented newly installed Jr Staff Commodore Hedy Commodore with a gift from the club for her outstanding job as Commodore of MYCLB for Vice Commodore Jim Wolfelt then introduced the Port Captains for 2015 and gave them an envelope with suggestions and directions for their events. Finishing the evening I made a few remarks and then closed the 2015 Change Of Watch. Great job by everybody involved. Jim Lium MYCLB Commodore, 2015 VICE COMMODORE S CORNER The Holiday s have come and gone. The 2015 Commodore s Ball is history and we are looking forward to a new cruising season under the guidance of our new Bridge. Many of you have volunteered to serve as a Port Captain or to assist in hosting an event and I thank you all for that. If they all go as well as the Commodore s Ball we are in for a fantastic year. Kathryn and Rod Coomber did a great job. Most of you know exactly what to do to make your event a success but if you do need some help Joan and I are here to assist when necessary. Coming up in February (2/13/2015) the Mayes will host the St. Valentine s Celebration at George s Greek Café. See Blue Card in this Dock Lines.. In March the Miles are our Port Captains for the St. Patrick s Day Party and again host the event at Alamitos Racecourse on Sunday the 15 th. This one you do not want to miss. See Blue Card in this Dock Lines. Jim Wolfelt, MYCLB Vice Commodore, 2015

3 Port Captain s Report for 2015 Commodore s Ball My last official act of 2014 and the first official act for 2015 by the Marina Yacht Club of Long Beach (MYCLB) were conducted at the Change of Watch black tie dinner. It was a swanky affair with men in their tux s and their club status regalia and women attired in stunning outfits and accessories to rival any red carpet soiree. The venue was the Grand Banquet Center, Long Beach. Walking into the facility you immediately feel welcomed by the beautiful foyer with its warm fireplace, soaring ceiling and inviting sofas. A few steps down the hall and you are in our assigned room, The Pacific Room. The tables were set with white tablecloths, alternating blue and yellow napkins and white china with gold trim. To top off the table presentation my guest Joyce Jackson provided gorgeous centerpieces of spherical bowls with sand and golden sailing ships flying the Marina Yacht Club Burgee. Everything was ready for us, so from 6 till 7 we enjoyed social hour while munching on delicious hors d oeuvres listening and dancing to the music of Duece Coupe. When dinner was served the wait staff were prompt and attentive to our needs. Judging from the quiet hush that came over the assembled diners I could only assume everyone was gastronomically satisfied with their culinary choices. At 8pm we began the program with introductions and recognitions. My guests were Joe and Gerri Rogers, Staff Commodore Long Beach Singles Yacht Club, Joyce Jackson, Secretary I.O.B.G., Staff Commodore Long Beach Singles Yacht Club, current Membership Chair Long Beach Singles Yacht Club and Trisha Jackson, member Long Beach Womens Sailing Association. Darrell Sausser introduced his guest Debbie Neal. Special recognition of long time members made to Jim and Joan Wolfelt for 26 years, Clint and Pat Johnson for 44 years and Elsie Pierson for 44 years. Additionally for Elsie Pierson we stood and applauded her upcoming 100 th birthday February 3. Hedy gave a very thoughtful and retrospective farewell speech before turning the podium over to Acting Installation Officer Mary Lium. Mary called up the 2014 bridge and dismissed them with a resounding YOU RE FIRED. Mary then called upon the incoming officers asking each if they accept the position. John Caldwell.Treasurer Hedy Codner. Jr. Staff Commodore Jim Wolfelt. Vice Commodore Jim Lium. Commodore. At this point as newly installed Commodore Jim Lium assumed Installation Officer status and installed Mary Lium as Secretary. The new bridge was resoundingly applauded. Next Jim appointed Eileen Paine as Historian and Harry Hutton as Liaison Officer. Jim gave an inspiring speech emphasizing cruising adventures, family fun and community support. It was a really great night. Too bad we have to wait another year to do it again. Rodney and Kathryn Coomber, Port Captains. Awarded Trophies Joan Beebe Sportsmanship Trophy Charlie Batton & Marilyn Austin Commodore s Trophy Charlie Batton & Marilyn Austin Ross Thibault Memorial Cruising Trophy Charlie Batton & Marilyn Austin Bridge Award Jim & Joan Wolfelt Flash in the Pan Award Charlie Batton & Marilyn Austin

4 2015 Commodore s Ball Hedy & Larry Jim & Mary Joan & Jim John & Tina Tim & Eileen Tom & Mary Charlie & Marilyn Pat & Elsie Dee, Doug & Susana Commodore s Trophy Joan Beebe Sportsmanship Cruising Trophy Bridge Award

5 Greek Love Just the Way You Like It MYCLB Valentine s Day Banquet February 13, 2015 On Friday, February 13, bring your favorite Valentine to George s Greek Café for an evening of good will and good food with the merry making boaters of the Marina Yacht Club, Long Beach. No Host Cocktails will be available at A Buffet feast will be served at 1900; a vegan plate is available if ordered in advance. The location for this gathering is on the North side of the Lakewood Shopping Center: George s Greek Café 5252 Faculty Ave. Lakewood, CA To reserve your place at the banquet table send your Blue Card and $33/per person by Sunday, February 8, to: Port Captains: Tom Mayes & Mary Barton 4300 Theresa St. Long Beach, CA BLUE CARD ON NEXT PAGE

6 BLUE CARD Valentine s Day Celebration Friday, February 13, 2015 George s Greek Café Venue: George s Greek Café, 5252 Faculty Ave., Lakewood, CA Event Particulars: Arrive by land in your own vehicle, or share a ride with other members. A Buffet dinner and soft drinks/coffee/tea will be provided. A no- host cash bar will be available. Cocktail hour: 1830 No host bar Buffet service: 1900 Beef & Lamb Gyros Spanakopites Chicken Spanachi Greek Salad Oven Roasted Potatoes Hot Pita Bread & Tzantziki Sauce Vegan Plate Available if Ordered in Advance NAMES WILL ATTEND SORRY, CAN T MAKE IT GUEST NAMES # OF CHILDREN AGES # Vegan Plates THE PRICE FOR THIS EVENT IS $33/Person. ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK (PAYABLE TO MYCLB) FOR $ Please reply by sending this form and check to: Tom Mayes & Mary Barton by Sunday, February 8, 2015 MAIL YOUR CHECK & BLUE CARD to T. Mayes, 4300 Theresa St., Long Beach, CA 90814

7 BLUE CARD (GREEN CARD) Faith and Begorrah, You blink your eyes and another St. Patrick's Day festival is upon us! This event was so successful last year we decided to do it again--only better! Join us and invite your friends & family. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Hosted By: Marina Yacht Club of Long Beach When: Sunday March 15th Time: 5:30 PM - 1st race begins at 6 PM Where: Los Alamitos Race Course - Vista Terrace 4961 Katella Ave, Cypress, California How Much? $45.00 per person, this includes tax, tip, general admission parking and program Name(s): Total Persons Attending: Vegetarian Meals #: Total $: Make check payable to: MYCLB Mail to: Allen or Dianna Miles 3928 Montego Dr. Huntington Beach, CA This Event includes: Entry into the race course, free. Free parking or priority parking for $5.00. Program for betting on horses. Traditional St.Patrick's Day dinner with dessert (vegetarian meal available at no additional charge). No-host bar with servers circulating amongst us. A race dedicated to MYCLB announced over the loud speaker. Opportunity drawing to be pictured with horse and jockey. 50/50 Raffle - another opportunity to win green bucks! Everyone goes home with a memento of the event. Certificates for free entry into the track for future horse races - valid after 4 PM. Discount coupons available for use in the gift shop. Bring your camera, binoculars optional (we are seated in front of the finish line). Last year, we collectively bet on the last race of the evening and won with a horse named Yachtclubber. If you need transportation to and from the track, we will arrange it for you--call Allen or Dianna at (714) Please RSVP by: or sooner.

8 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES January Holly Davis 2 Dianna Miles 3 February Elsie Pierson 3 Jo Murray 11 Joan Wolfelt 13 Allen Miles 14 Dan Campbell 21 John Caldwell 4 Clint Johnson 15 Marjorie Kent 18 Jim Wolfelt 23 Allen & Dianna Miles ANNIVERSARIES Alamitos Bay YC * American Legion YC* Bahia Corinthian YC* Cabrillo Beach YC * Cerritos Bahia YC Channel Islands YC* Chula Vista YC* Coronado Cays YC* Dana West YC* RECIPROCALS 2014 Del Rey YC Huntington Harbour YC* Hurricane Gulch YC* Los Angeles Yacht Club* Mission Bay Yacht Club* Navy YC of Long Beach * Oceanside Yacht Club * Pacific Corinthian YC Pacific Mariners YC* Redondo Beach YC * San Luis YC* Shoreline YC* Silver Gate YC* South Shore YC * The Hollywood YC * West Coast YC* Ventura YC * MYCLB Schedule for 2015 Date Event Port Captains 1/9/15 Change of Watch Coomber 2/13/15 Valentine's Dinner Mayes 3/15/15 St. Patrick's Day Miles 4/5/15 Opening Day Hutton 5/1-3/15 Maiden Voyage Schumacher 5/23-26/15 Memorial Day Cruise Dworski & Codner 6/13-15/15 Avalon Cruise Batton & Austin 7/18/15 Ladies Day Lara Edwards 7/18/15 Stag Cruise Dworski 8/7/15 Long Cruise Bridge 9/10-12/15 Isthmus Cruise Paine 10/3/15 Fall Harvest Cruise Lium 11/6-8/15 Land Cruise Wolfelt 12/6/15 Christmas Brunch Coomber 1/7/16 Change of Watch Codner