COMMODORE’S CORNER

Roger Henderson

rog_wan@bellsouth.net

(904) 277-3499 (home)

904-753-2260 (cell)

From The Commodore:

Welcome to the second half of the Amelia Island Sailing Club’s season. The remainder of the year should be as much fun as the first half. Don’t forget about the Bikini Race on August 26th. This is always a fun race, even in the heat! The Mary Wanda-er safely returned to Amelia Island on June 16th, after a month in the Abaco’s, and after sitting out tropical storm “Alberto” in Titusville. If all goes as planned, I will have a slide presentation, during the dinner hour, of our trip. I will also give you a brief synopsis of our trip to the Abaco’s during our meeting. Check Tanya’s “Land Crusin” section for August’s dinner theme. Bring a dish and enjoy the social hour starting at 6:30 p.m. The Vice Commodore’s “Poker Run” and picnic were a huge success and it was great to see many of you there. There is usually a dock party at the Amelia Island Yacht Basin on Friday evenings for anybody who can attend. The dock party is not a Club sanctioned event, but everyone is welcome to join all who show up. Come to the meeting, participate in the events, join in on the fun, fellowship, and sailing, and make “your” Club all that it can be.

See You At The Meeting,

Roger

VICE COMMODORE

John Burns

captain@burnsweb.com

(904)277-0931(home)

Vice Commodore's Report

I cannot believe that we are into August already. Seems we have been so busy with AISC activities the summer is just flying by.

The Poker Run which was held on July 15th was a great success. Nine boats participated rounding the buoys and a surprise entry, a Trident submarine joined in the fun. The winner, with a full house, was George Mason aboard Ketchup IV. He went home with the coveted Poker Run Trophy and a Handheld VHF donated by West Marine.

I believe we had close to 50 people at the barbeque that followed the Poker Run, and I assure you no one went home hungry

Bob and Rosemary Archer did the provisioning and cooking for the barbeque. They did a great job. My hat is off to them. Thank you!

The next planned event is the Predicted Log Race scheduled for August 5th. But I will discuss more about that at our August meeting.

John

REAR COMMODORE:

Joe Blanchard

jlblan2@bellsouth.net

(904) 277-4257 (day)

(904) 753-1007 (cell)

The Scuttlebutt is placed on the website each month and past issues are archived to that site. The Scuttlebutt is also e-mailed to each member who has submitted an e-mail address. A few hard copies of the Scuttlebutt are available at the meetings. The Membership list is located on the website. Also, check out the very helpful links on the website. If any club member has Cruise Reports, Photographs, or any other items of interest for our Scrapbook please send them to me. If you change your e-mail address, please let met know. The Forum is back on line. The options have been reduced as suggested during the May meeting.

AISC Website

http://www.ameliaislandsailing.org

Please go to the above website and register on the Forum page if you are new to the club.

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TREASURER:

Lin Bass

lbass@mindspring.com

(904) 277-4398 (home)

Greetings sailors,

The total expenditures for the 2nd Annual Vice Commodore’s Poker Run was $400. We had a great time and loads of fun and fellowship. Thanks to all who helped make this event a success.

Our bank account currently (7/24/06) stands at $4687.

Hope to see everyone at the August meeting.

Lin J

Just Cruisin’

Butch Beard Tim Wray

wgbeard@yahoo.com tim.wray@signatureflight.com

(904) 491-0755 (home)

(904) 281-1990 (work)

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