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M AT H E W S YA C H T C L U B
390 Yacht Club Road • P. O. Box 671 • Mathews, VA 23109 • 804-725-3165
Chartered June 2, 1949
37°27.8’N / 76°18.6’W
COMMODORE
DECKLINES
Thomas E. Flounders, III
he 2015 Calendar of Events has been
finalized and is enclosed for your
information. Be sure to save the dates
for many of the special activities, beginning
with the Valentines Dinner Dance on Saturday,
February 14th. Please read the Rear
Commodore’s article for more information.
Again this year, we are pleased to have Mark
Letchworth surprise us with his culinary skills with
special dinners and wine parings. MYC now has an
ABC license that allows members to purchase wine
and beer to take home. Due
to the popularity of these
dinners, they will be limited
to only active members with
no more than 4 reservations
per member.
The New Year’s Eve
event was an outstanding
success with a capacity
crowd. It was the first time
we were able to use the
newly renovated deck,
which offers lots of
opportunities to expand the
use of our clubhouse. MYC
has a beautiful setting on
Stutts Creek, and the deck
provides an enjoyable place to dine on good food
and relax with friends. Bring a guest and show them
around; they might decide to join our Club. Only a
member can sponsor a new member, so look for
opportunities to recruit new applicants. We are the
best deal in town.
We are all saddened by the passing of our board
member, Ted Williams. He served as Fleet Surgeon,
and before becoming ill, he agreed to continue with
additional responsibilities. He was a wonderful
person with lots of enthusiasm; we will miss his
smiling face.
We open our doors for the first time on Thursday,
February 5, at 5 p.m. with the Officers and Board of
Directors Installation Ceremony. We welcome five
new board members: Dan Reno as Rear
Commodore, Henry Moncure as Treasurer, David
Johnson as Fleet Surgeon, and Joe Arnold and Pete
Jennette as Directors. The evening begins with light
hors d’oeuvres and an open bar until 6:00, followed
by the usual Mom’s Home
Cooking dinner. Be sure to
make reservations if you plan
to stay for dinner. The
uniform is MYC winter formal
for Board members. Look for
an eMinder with details.
Be sure to get your annual
dues in on time. They are
due by February 1st in order
to avoid a 10% late fee.
Also, when writing your
check, this is a good time to
add a little extra for our
Scholarship Fund. Due to
our tax status, contributions
are not tax deductible.
I begin another year as Commodore, and it is my
privilege to continue to be of service to the MYC and
its members. Thank you for your vote of confidence
and I, along with the entire Board, look forward to
serving you. Your input, suggestions, or concerns
should always be shared with the Board. You elected
an excellent board of directors to represent you, and
we take that responsibility seriously.
–Fair Winds
IN
MEMORIAM
adly we report the passing of our friend
and fellow member, Ted Williams.
Ralph E. “Ted” Williams, died at home January
1, 2015, surrounded by his wife, Karen, and other
family members.
A member since 2005, Ted was deeply involved
in club business and activities and he will be missed.
We all extend our heartfelt condolences to Karen
and the entire Williams family.
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MANTEL
OF THE MONTH
ooking forward to the coming Spring, this
month’s mantel is the collaborative
craftiness of Susan Hill, Sheran Hodges,
and Nancy Twigg.
So when you see the ladies around the club
this month, be sure to give
them a big thank you for
their artistic efforts.
February
2015
ABOARD SHIP
We’re open for business!
Installation of Officers &
Directors & reception
Mardi Gras Buffet
Valentines Dinner/Dance
COMMODORE
Thomas E. Flounders, III
(804) 725-4455
[email protected]
VICE COMMODORE
Michael W. Francisco
(804) 725-9324
[email protected]
REAR COMMODORE
Daniel E. “Dan” Reno
(804) 725-4889
[email protected]
FLEET CAPTAIN
Donald “Chip” Kinsey
(804) 725-2281
[email protected]
SECRETARY
M. Godwin Jones
(804) 776-8387
[email protected]
TREASURER
Paul Vanden Bout
(804) 725-1835
[email protected]
FLEET SURGEON
David N. Johnson
(804) 693-6510
[email protected]
CLUB MANAGER &
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Mark Letchworth
(804) 725-3165 (Club)
[email protected]
MYC WEBSITE
www.mathewsyachtclub.com
DECKLINES
February 2015
REAR COMMODORE
VICE COMMODORE
SECRETARY
Daniel “Dan” Reno
Michael Francisco
Godwin Jones
elcome to all. I hope that you
are anxious to get back to MYC
activities and want to know what
the club has to offer in 2015. I am your
new Rear Commodore and it is my job
to let you know what we have planned.
I look forward to meeting you at the
Officers Installation Reception,
February 5th, see you then.
he Roof Over The Deck Project
along with substantial upgrades
to the electrical system was
completed in time for the Mathews
Yacht Club New Years Eve party.
Everyone who attended had a great
time. I have had numerous
compliments about the contractor’s fine
job.
wo members from the Waiting
List have recently accepted offers
to activate their membership and
become full active members.
“Love is in the Air,” and on Saturday,
February 14th we want you to celebrate
with us at our very special Valentine’s Day
Dinner Dance. That evening we will have
live music provided by Out On A Limb, the
group that entertained us on the 65th MYC
Anniversary last August.
Since then, numerous requests to have
them back have been made from members
who love to dance as well as those who
like to sit back and listen and maybe tap
their feet to the beat. We are very glad
they will be here that evening.
Because Valentine’s Day actually falls
on Saturday this year it looks like the
planets are all in alignment for a bigger and
better celebration than ever before. The
festivities will begin with your arrival at
5:30p.m. for dinner and the entertainers will
begin their magic at 7:00p.m.
Mark is planning the dinner and as we
all know he is an excellent Club Manager
and Executive Chef and has a wonderful
staff that always works hard to please, so
expect something delicious as always.
Good food, good music, good friends,
and someone you love- I believe these are
all the ingredients for a wonderful and
romantic evening. So, I suggest that you
mark your calendar immediately and make
your reservation in advance so that you
don’t miss out on the fun. See you there.
The Club is closed during the month of
January. The facility gets a deep cleaning
throughout including the galley and all food
serving and preparing equipment. Any
needed repairs are made. The Board of
Director members are busy planning the
schedule for 2015 and each member of the
board is getting geared up for their area of
responsibility.
Save the date. The Mathews Yacht Club
Annual Work Day is scheduled for April 18,
2015. This is a major event where club
volunteers muster at the Club to clean the
yard, spread mulch, prune shrubs, paint
etc. then have lunch prepared by Mark and
his staff provided by the club. This is
always an enjoyable event and provides
club members and members in waiting an
opportunity to do some work, get dirty and
meet other members.
I had the privilege of getting to know Ted
Williams during the time he served on the
Mathews Yacht Club Board of Directors.
He tackled any job the Board sent his way
with a sense of urgency and with
enthusiasm. It did not make any difference
whether the task at hand was renting liquor
lockers, organizing a paint crew or
replacing chain link fencing around the
pool. Ted had a real talent for organizing
the job, making it enjoyable and in the end
providing a quality product. We will all miss
Ted as a fellow Board Member and as a
friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to
Karen and Ted’s family.
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FLEET SURGEON
David N. Johnson
AS WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR, I am looking forward to serving as Fleet Surgeon.
In that capacity, I would like to remind everyone about food safety.
We work hard to comply with the Virginia Department of Health’s high standards.
Whenever we have a buffet-style event, put out hors d’oeuvres, and desserts, PLEASE
make sure you’ve washed or sanitized your hands and use only the Club’s serving utensils
to transfer food.
Use the spoons provided when helping yourself to nuts and trail mix at the bar.
Unsanitary habits include using fingers to pickup morsels, “double-dipping” into a dip, or
using your fork to taste test an item. The VDH regulations require using a clean plate for
seconds.
All of us understand and appreciate the need to promote good cleanliness practices.
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Please welcome aboard:
George L. Scott of Richmond
sponsored by Tom Flounders
William F. (Billy) Coleman, Jr. of Mathews
sponsored by Wallace Twigg
The Board of Directors approved five
membership applications on December 17.
The approved applicants have been placed
on the Waiting List, a current copy of which
is posted on the club bulletin board:
Barry G. Dofflemyer of Earlysville
sponsored by Jim Richards
Archie Q. Frost of Onemo
sponsored by Tim Hill
Deborah (Debbie) Houff of Moon
sponsored by Marilyn Tucker
Brian K. Ingram of Moon
sponsored by Bill Bottoms
Easley Johnson, Jr. of Susan
sponsored by Mary Chapman
At the Board meeting on January 20, the
Board received resignations from 7
members.
David Chance - 2009
Richard Chenery - 2011
George Cummings - 2011
Richard Cobb – 2013
John Digges - 2009
John Kalinowski - 2014
Robert Leitzel - 2005
In 2014, we received 23 applications. The
Waiting List at year-end had 43 approved
member/applicants.
As you send in your 2015 dues, please look
over the membership information on the
Remittance Slip carefully and make any
corrections. This feeds into the database
that is used to print the member handbook
each year. Remember to return the
Remittance Slip with your check by the end
of January.
Please keep the Secretary informed of any
address, phone or e-mail address changes
- [email protected].
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DECKLINES
February 2015
FLEET CAPTAIN
Donald “Chip” Kinsey
THE SALE LOFT
his month I am mailing out
reciprocal agreements. We hope
to have 13 yacht clubs that will
agree to full reciprocal agreements with
the Mathews Yacht Club.
FOR SALE – 16’ Haven 12.5 – this beautiful
daysailer is the centerboard version of the classic
Herreshoff 12.5; built in 2001 in pine over oak, ash
deck, spruce spars, and mahogany trim. Marconi
rig. Includes sails, trailer, cover, and electric
outboard auxiliary. Excellent condition. $18,500.
Contact: Paul Vanden Bout [email protected],
434-242-6431.
This means they will offer one nights
free dockage every 30 days to Mathews
Yacht Club vessels at their clubs. Mathews
Yacht Club will offer their members the
same privileges at our club.
In preparation for workday I am asking
that anyone currently occupying a slip let
me know if there are any problems with
electrical, water or dock structure at their
slip.
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The New Year’s Eve Gala
How does the MYC take leave of the
old year and usher in the new? We
gather good friends... have a cocktail or
two... enjoy a sumptuous dinner... then
dance the night away with our
sweethearts.
FOR SALE – “Suncatcher” 1994 Island Packet 40.
Located at slip C-28 Mathews Yacht Club.
Contact: Jerry McElroy 804-694-7088
FOR SALE – EZ Floating Dock; light beige,
modular floating dock is 20’ x 13’- 4”; allows
stowage of a 16 to 20 ft. vessel; includes winch,
rollers, spare couplers and coupler-in-the-water
installation tool. Located in Mathews; $4,500.
Contact: Jack Ainslie 757-633-6540.
FOR SALE – 1999 / 2000 model Cannon®
Magnum 20 DT Electric Downriggers w/ 24" fixed
booms, 250 ft. of SS cable, mechanical
linecounter, rod holder and single universal line
release; they have Cannon's fish-attracting fixed
Positive Ion Control system; swivel not
included. Used only in freshwater; over $2,500
value; new price $600. Just in time for Rockfish
season
Contact: Dave at 804-306-5183
FOR SALE – 10' Potomac 100ES, sit-in, kayak w/
double blade paddle and small storage compt.
Color olive green. Like new cond. $200.
Contact: Karen Williams, (804)695-0831 or email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE – 32' Trojan cruiser; 13' beam & 30"
draft; twin 350 Horizon engines, fuel injected &
Elec. ignition; 4 fuel tanks new in 2004; new
exhaust manifolds & hot water heater in 2008; 2
helm positions, down w/compass, depth/fish
finder, marine & fm/am radios; up w/hard top
bimini, compass, depth/fish finder, Garmin chart
plotter, auto pilot & marine radio; swim platform &
10' Walker Bay dinghy, w/full sail kit & oars.
Asking $22,999.
Contact: John Machen 804 725 3099
D
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FOR SALE - New Item—Fortress FX, 55 32 lb
aluminum anchor, EC, includes chain and rode;
suitable for 50 - 60 ft boat; cost new > $1000;
asking $450.
1998 Kawasaki STX1100 Jet Ski; 2- place, 120 HP;
new engine, jet drive and battery. 2005 trailer.
$3500.
Also, 2007 Honda 15 HP, 4-stroke OBM; used 1 hour,
too much power for my inflatable. $2000.
Contact: Davie Cottrell 804-815-9347 or email
[email protected]
NEWS FOR
THE NEWSLETTER
S
ubmissions to Decklines and
The Sale Loft are welcome,
and should be sent by the 15th
of the month to the Decklines Editor.
(clockwise from above) Chip &
Peggy Kinsey, John Sieg, Debbi
Flounders, Nelle Sieg, Dee & Brian
Russell gather before dinner;
email:
[email protected]
snail mail:
8903 Milbrae Place
Richmond, VA 23236
...the group at the Commodore’s table enjoy their delicious
meal; while after dinner, Bill & Chris Burry... Marilyn &
George Overstreet... and, Jo & Bob Hanny sway to the
melodies of “Strokin’” ‘til the wee hours.
MYC HOURS
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
...and, that’s why
we call it a
Gala!
Thursdays and Fridays
Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DINING RESERVATIONS
CALL 804 725-3165
www.mathewsyachtclub.com
DECKLINES
SUN
February 2015
MON
TUE
Executive Chef Dinner
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet
Club Night
2015
8
THU
FRI
2
9
3
10
Oyster Roast
New & Future Members’
Reception
4
11–2 Lunch
5–6 Installation of
Officers and
Directors and
Reception
6–9 Mom’s Home
Cooking
11
5
16
17
12
18
23
24
19
25
MATHEWS YACHT CLUB
Yacht Club Road
P. O. Box 671
Mathews, VA 23109
7
Valentine’s
Dinner/
Dance
14
5:30–
‘til?
20
21
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Famous Friday
Buffet
26
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Mom’s Home
Cooking
13
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Mardi Gras
Buffet
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Mom’s Home
Cooking
22
6
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Famous Friday
Buffet
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Mom’s Home
Cooking
15
SAT
Coming in March
February
1
WED
27
11–2 Lunch Menu
6–9 Famous Friday
Buffet
28
2015 Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
Start Thursday and Friday Lunches
and Dinners
5th
Club Opens: Officer Installation
th
6
First Friday Buffet
th
13
Mardi Gras Buffet
14nd Valentine’s Dinner Dance
MARCH
11th
13th
19th
21st
28th
Executive Chef Special Dinner
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet
Club Night
Oyster Roast
New & Future Member
Reception
APRIL
Start
5th
10th
18th
Sunday Breakfasts
Easter Sunday Brunch
Tax Return Friday Buffet
Club Work Day (Complimentary
Lunch)
MAY
1st
2nd
10th
14th
16th
25th
JUNE
Cinco de Mayo Buffet
Flag Raising Dinner-Dance
Mother’s Day Brunch
Club Night
Shakedown Cruise
Memorial Day Picnic & Pool Party
Start Saturday Lunches and Dinners
11th
Mini-Cruise to Yorktown
Riverwalk
19th
Summer Cruise starts
st
21
Father’s Day Brunch
JULY
4th
Independence Day BBQ
th
18
Crab & Beer Blast
31st – Aug 2nd Cruise to Cape Charles
“Clam Slam”
AUGUST
15th
Summer Blast
th
20 – 24th – Fair Winds Cruise
SEPTEMBER
End Saturday Lunches
7th
Labor Day Picnic
th
11
Long Cruise Starts
th
19
Oyster Roast
24th Club Night
OCTOBER
End Saturday Dinners
3rd
Flag Lowering Dinner-Dance
8th
Wilson Ellis Club Night
th
16
Oktoberfest Buffet
th
16
Onancock Cruise
st
21
Executive Chef Special Dinner
30th Halloween Buffet
31st
Volunteers’ Reception
NOVEMBER
End Sunday Breakfasts
14th
Lobster Dinner
th
26-27 Closed for Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
End Thursday Lunches and Dinners
3rd
Annual Meeting
th
5
Rockfish Tournament
th
18
Christmas Buffet
th
25
Closed for Christmas Holiday
31st
New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance