COMMODORE’S CORNER

Butch Beard

(904) 491-0755 (home)

(904) 281-1990 (work)

(904) 206-0668 (cell)

Sometimes we must sit back with drink in hand, admiring the sunset over the boat trailers at the basin and ponder the successes and almosts of the year. It really has been a fantastic year for the sailing club so far in 2003. I think the secret is the people. Perhaps we don’t spend enough time thanking folks for doing a great job to make our club a lot of fun. Next time you see one of the 2003 AISC staff, thank them for all the effort. Events have been well organized. Food has been fabulous. Most of the programs were great ( I didn’t learn a lot about bed sheets). The new website is first class, maybe under utilized, but great. So, what’s ahead? Lot’s more of the good times. We have another half year of races. Linda has plans for lots of nourishment at meetings. There are cruises, programs and we still need to recruit a few more new members. Well the drink is all gone, the days are getting shorter and Joe is calling for my latest musings for the newsletter. Fair winds or strong lines.

Butch

VICE COMMODORE

Gene Sokolowski

Gene_sokolowski@condordc.com

(904) 321-5662 (home)

(904) 261-9090 (work)

See attached minutes.

REAR COMMODORE:

Joe Blanchard

jlblan2@bellsouth.net

(904) 277-4257 (day)

(800) 567-1148 (pager)

AISC Websites

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aisailingclub/

http://www.ameliaislandsailing.org

Free Copy of Acrobat Reader

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TREASURER:

Tamara Duncan

curtandtammy@msn.com

(904) 277-6539 (day)

See attached financial report.

Just Cruisin’

Jim Martin

captainjim@mycidco.com

(904) 261-2872 (home)

Amelia Island Sailing Club

2003 Cruise Schedule

August 30- Sept. 1 St. Simons Island, Ga.

Labor Day cruise to Golden Isles Marina (in process of confirmation)

October 3-6 St. Mary's, Ga.

This is my favorite trip. Will sail to St. Mary's to the town dock or Lang's Marina to help celebrate the Rock Shrimp Festival. Lots of fun, good food, and many activities and exhibits. Dockage is $1.00 ft. but does not take reservations but Mr. Lang promises plenty of room. I have stayed at town dock for one night with no problem.

My boat will be in dry dock a good part of the summer. If you would like good crew and possibly shared expenses, let me know, as I would enjoy sailing. Also, May and June are good times to have a raft-up at Cumberland. If you have any dates or suggestions, please let me know at 261-2872 or e-mail at jsmartin@fccj.edu.

Race Committee

John Brooks Bob Cannon (Offshore)

jkmbrooks@aol.com Jadesail1@aol.com

(904) 277-4507 (home) (904-261-4904 (home)

(904) 333-9174 (cell) (904-556-9566 (cell)

Inside Sound and Rivers Racing Series

Race 1 Feb. 22, 2003 Ice Bucket Regatta Start 12:00 noon

(high tide 1:00pm)

Race 2 March 15^th Green Bush Regatta Start 10:00 am

(low tide 12:15pm)

Race 3 April 5^th Around the Sound Regatta Start 10:00 am

(high tide 11:00 am)

Race 4 August 16^th Bikini Race Start 10:00 am

(high tide 12:41pm)

Race 5 September 6^th Jefferson Smurfit Regatta Start 10:00 am

(high tide 5:37am)

Race 6 October 11^th Rayonier Regatta Start 10:00 am

(high tide 10:13am)

Race 7 November 1^st Stars and Stripes Start 11:00 am

(high tide 2:42pm)

NOTE: The next race is Race # 4 of the Series on Saturday August 16, 2003 with the start at 10:00am. It is called the Bikini Race. In this race a woman must be at the helm during the whole race.

Off Shore Races

Nassau Sound Regatta May 10^th 10:00 AM

Florida- Georgia Regatta May 23rd 9:30 AM

Georgia-Florida Regatta October TBA

Program Committee

Charlie Steinkamp

Steiny1642@aol.com

(904) 261-5213 (home)

(904) 583-3156 (work)

The August Program will be short cruise stories by AISC club members. Tentatively there will be no program for September due to the proximity of Labor Day. The October program is still in the planning stage.

Land Cruisin’

Linda Leckie

lindanewlife@aol.com

(904) 321-0856 (home)

(904) 206-2295 (cell)

AHOY fellow sailors we are back on schedule for the August 5th meeting and as discussed at the June meeting we are going to have an Italian night, so put your best dish forward as we did on Mexican night. Boy what a spread that was--as one person put it, best Mexican food on the island.

Nothing planned for September meeting although we could do something on a different night or if it pleases you suggest something at the August meeting. Maybe a low country boil. Give me some input, let's finish up the year with a bang.

Future plans include an ethnic night for October, whatever your heritage or family favorites are would give us all and insight into the food we were brought up on.

Of course, don't forget our second annual Thanksgiving dinner in November, I will fix the Turkey and stuffing. Please coordinate with me as to what you would like to bring so that we will come up with a well-rounded menu.

I will be starting on the Xmas party in August, any ideas please feel free to

suggest.

Membership Committee

Becky Peterson

Pete7023@bellsouth.net

(904) 491-5014 (home)

Welcome aboard to our new Members, Ken and Tanya Christensen, Flip Gallion and Bill and Kim Mungo. We now have 49 Members! Remember, if you have a friend who might be interested in our club, bring them to the next monthly meeting.

Past Commodore

Eric Hughes

hughes.eric@epa.gov

(904) 261-0585 (home)

(904) 232-2464 (work)

HELPFUL WEBSITES:

www.pentagonsailing.org – information on NOAA weather and other useful sailing links

ITEMS FOR SALE:

AMELIA ISLAND SAILING CLUB
JUNE 3, 2003

MINUTES

Our Commodore, Butch Beard, called everyone to the table to partake of the Mexican Buffet at 19:15 Hrs. At 19:45 the meeting was officially called to order by the Commodore. The Minutes of the May Meeting were Presented and Accepted.

Introduction of Guests: There were a few New People who presented themselves at the

meeting. Great Overall Turnout as Well!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest Speaker: Butch Introduced Captain Charlie Weaver who reviewed the Rules of the Waterways. One of the more interesting comments made by Charlie was that we will have a Coast Guard Station located in St Mary's, Ga. This will happen in September 2003, with approximately 75 people stationed there.

Treasurer: The Treasurers' report was read with the continued good news that the Club is Still Solvent.

Rear Commodore: Joe was trying to Encourage Us to Utilize The Clubs Web-site on a more regular basis.

Vice Commodore: Out of Town Again!!!

Program Committee: Charlie was on his trip to the Dry Tortugas. Trying to get some Speakers for the Upcoming Meetings.

Membership Committee: Bill & Becky were out of town for this meeting.

Race Committee: Went over briefly the balance of the Fall Racing Schedule. Next Race is scheduled for August 16, That's Right It's "Bikini Racing Time". Will discuss Pre-Race meeting time at Next Club Meeting on August 5th.

Cruise Committee: Jim Martin reviewed the needs for the Voyage on 4th July up to Jekyll Island for some Sun & Fun.

Landside Committee: Linda proposed a "Italian Nite Buffet" for the August 5^th Meeting which was agreed upon. More Food, Great. Another Great Job by All on the Mexican Buffet.

Business: Meeting ran long. No New or Old Business Discussed.

Meeting Adjourned!!!!!!!!!!!

TREASURER’S REPORT


			BALANCE 5/31/03		2,835.26

6/4/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	AISC:Regattas	95
6/9/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	AISC:Membership Dues	150

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			TOTAL 6/1/03 - 6/15/03		245

			BALANCE 6/15/03		3,080.26


			TOTAL INFLOWS		245
			TOTAL OUTFLOWS		0

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			NET TOTAL		245

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COMMODORE’S CORNER

(904) 491-0755 (home)

Gene Sokolowski

Joe Blanchard

jlblan2@bellsouth.net

(904) 277-4257 (day)

Tamara Duncan

Jim Martin

Inside Sound and Rivers Racing Series

Charlie Steinkamp

Steiny1642@aol.com

lindanewlife@aol.com

Membership Committee

Becky Peterson

Pete7023@bellsouth.net

(904) 491-5014 (home)

Past Commodore

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