COMMODORE’S CORNER

Butch Beard

(904) 491-0755 (home)

(904) 281-1990 (work)

(904) 206-0668 (cell)

There are some exciting things on the horizon for our club. Imagine sponsoring 2 Tall Ships that would come to Fernandina Beach next year. We have set the ball in motion. It will take some coordination and legwork and we need volunteers. I hope lots of folks will step forward to make this happen. I will try to keep everyone updated.

On a purely club note, I wanted to be the first to get a recipe in for the AISC recipe book. Let’s see. I’m trying to recall this old family recipe for one of my favorites. I think it goes: lots of ice and equal parts rum and whatever else you have on the boat. Repeat as necessary. Then there is the famous Butch’s Chicken. That one is a little more complicated. Remove frozen chicken fillets from frig. Put on plate. Microwave till warm. Serve after a few adult beverages and everyone thinks I slaved in the galley for hours. Tanya, this is going to be a snap. There’s Italian sausage on the grill at dock (Friday night special), Italian sausage on the grill at anchor and Italian sausage on the grill during or immediately after the race to distract other racers and bribe the committee boat. I may be the best cook in the club. Of course if you would like to challenge that thesis, submit your recipes. In order to qualify the recipe must be prepared and presented at a club function or gathering of 3 or more club members one of which must be a club officer of flag rank. The official recipe consisting of ingredients (we need to be able to tell the doctor what caused the reaction) and preparation method (so it can become someone else’s old family recipe) must be submitted by email or on the back of a napkin to Tanya Christensen. Of course all of my submissions have been presented many times and this becomes my official entry form.

See ya on the seas.

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/ (Old Website)

http://www.ameliaislandsailing.org (New Website)

Please go to the above website and re-register on the Forum page. The forum has been updated and unfortunately the old database was corrupted. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Free Copy of Acrobat Reader

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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

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, please let me know at 261-2872 or e-mail at jsmartin@fccj.edu.

Race Committee

John Brooks(Resigned) Bob Cannon (Offshore)

JKMbrooks@msn.com Jadesail1@aol.com

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

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

AMELIA ISLAND SAILING CLUB

RACING SERIES

2003

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 12:15 pm)

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 12:41 pm)

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

(high tide 5:37 am)

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

(high tide 10:13 am)

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

(high tide 2:42 pm)

SCORING on 7 race series

First Place = ½ points

Second = 2 points

Third = 3 points

Fourth = 4 points

ETC

DNF (did not finish) = 1 point more than the number of boats in the race

DNS (did not show) = 2 points more than the number of boats in the race

One “Throw Out” race will be allowed for the year (best 6 scores)

Boats that serve as Committee Boat will be scored as the average of their best 5 races

(All racers are expected to help Committee Boat )

Point Total for the Year (Series) with the 3 trophies for the lowest points

(Remaining Off Shore Race which is not part of the Series is the

Florida-Georgia Race in October)

Off Shore Races

Georgia-Florida Regatta October TBA

Latest count includes: Cheeseboat, Mary Wanda'er, Jazz, Coy Mistriss, Gale Warnings, Vahalla, Pure Magic, God's Gift, Kalen, and Bay Gull. There are still a few boats that I have not heard from. This will be a great race.

Bob has finished the application and everyone should be

getting one very soon. Thanks for your support.

Program Committee

Charlie Steinkamp

Steiny1642@aol.com

(904) 261-5213 (home)

(904) 583-3156 (work)

Nothing to Report.

Land Cruisin’

Linda Leckie

lindanewlife@aol.com

(904) 321-0856 (home)

(904) 206-2295 (cell)

Ahoy all Sailors and Crew--October Meeting Ethnic Potluck--Bring your Family Heritage Dish or Dishes to share with fellow AISC Members & Guests. If you really are at a loss bring your family comfort food that your Mother passed on to you.
November Meeting --Our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast--I plan to bring the biggest turkey I can find with a big pan of Stuffing. Bring your family, friends and crew members. Let's all give thanks for the wonderful country we live in, for the freedom we enjoy and our men who give their lives to preserve that freedom.
Christmas Party in December--We are in the process of firming up plans and you will probably be contacted by Commodore Beard before the meeting to get your input and have plans set by the October meeting.
Admiral Linda N. Leckie at Your Service!

Membership Committee

Becky Peterson

Pete7023@bellsouth.net

(904) 491-5014 (home)

More members mean more Fun! The latest AISC Roster has been posted on the website.

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:

1997 Johnson 8HP, 2 Stroke Outboard, Low Hrs: Approx. 20 Hrs.

Excellent Condition: Asking $675.00/OBO

Call Gene @ 904-583-1877

AMELIA ISLAND SAILING CLUB
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order at 1950 hrs. by The Commodore, Butch Beard. The Minutes of the August Meeting were Read and Accepted.

Introduction of Guest: Ted and Lynn Clough were introduced as New Members of the Club. They have been living on the Island for the Past 5 Years and have acquired a 27 Tartan which is located on "F Dock" across from Blue Dolphin. Welcome Ted & Lynn!!!!

Guest Speaker: Not This Month

Treasurers Report: Was not present at the Meeting but Treasurers Report Read and Accepted.

Rear Commodore: Joe spoke of putting some of the Pictures we just received on the Club Web Site. Still wants all of us to try and use the Web-Site as much as possible and to contact him for Help when needed.

Vice Commodore: Extended his thanks to Joe Blanchard for Filling-in while out on Vacation. He mentioned two things regarding his Vacation ,1)Sailing in Fog is Intense and 2)Doing 10.2 knots with only reefed main sail is Exhilarating. Gene has an 8 HP 2 stroke For Sale.

Membership Committee: It was suggested that we have a Baby Shower for Billie Trahan. Unanimous vote by the Club.

Program Committee: There is a Strong Possibility that Peter Grimm of the Doyle Sail Loft of Ft Lauderdale will be the Guest Speaker at the October Meeting.

Race Committee: Bob Cannon stated that the Florida-Georgia Challenge will be held on October 18th @ 9AM at St Simons. All Boats should be Up There the Day Before (Friday17th). Bob will be sending out the Sign-Up Sheets and Waivers later on this Month .Please make sure you make reservations at Golden Isle Marina (912-634-1128) for that Friday the 17th.Will have a get together after this Race at "O'Kanes". Get Ready to Party!!!!!!

Please, All Boats and Their Crews, Make that Extra Effort to Participate in this Race!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!! "You Can Make The Difference "!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also the Jefferson-Smurfitt Regatta will be held on the 6th of September, while the Rayonier Regatta will be held on October 11th.

Cruise Committee: Please try to make the October 6th trip up to St Mary's to celebrate the "Rock Scrimp Festival".

Landside Committee: We will have a Heritage-Cook-In at the Next Monthly Meeting, October 7th. Bring Your Momma's and Your Favorite Heritage Dish. This should be Delicious.

Business, Old & New: Great Circumnavigation: Will be held sometime during the October/ November Timeframe. A Friday night Raft Up at Cumberland. Then a Trip on the Outside of Amelia to the St Johns River, Up Sisters Creek to the Fort George Anchorage. Details to Follow!!

Tanya Christensen had suggested the Club Start putting together an "AISC Cook Book". Tanya would add them into the "Scuttlebutt" every month as well as collecting them for the "Cookbook". Sounds Great!!! Smells Good Too!!!

Linda Leckie and Her Support Team will be working on Getting Us the Actual Place and Date for the Annual Holiday Party in December for the Next Meeting.

Hanko Rosenblatt Presented an Opportunity for AISC, to possibly participate in the Bringing of 1 to 2 Tall Ships from "Poland" into Fernandina Beach. If successful, this would happen in the June 2004 Timeframe .Hanko, is presently researching this and will give us an update at our next meeting. We will be competing with Places like Jacksonville for this Privilege Everyone keep their fingers crossed!!!!

Meeting Adjourned @ 2110hrs.

TREASURER’S REPORT


			BALANCE 8/14/03		3,246.50

9/11/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	AISC:Regattas	50
9/11/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	AISC:Membership Dues	100

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			TOTAL 8/15/03 - 9/15/03		150

			BALANCE 9/15/03		3,396.50


			TOTAL INFLOWS		150
			TOTAL OUTFLOWS		0

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			NET TOTAL		150

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