The 2005-2006 Bremerton Yacht Club Annual is out. You may pick up one free copy at the club store at any time during normal
club store hours. Additional copies are available at a cost of $15.00 each. While some of our members could stand to update their
photos, both personal and vessel, I think you’ll like the end product. If you’d like to update your photo or the photo of your boat,
it’s not too early to start working on getting it done and submitting it for next year. The BYC Members directory is only as accurate
as each member makes it. You may update your membership information by placing the information and photos of you and/or your boats in
the Annual Chairman’s mailbox at the club. If you want the photos returned, leave a self-addressed, stamped envelope in which the
photos can be returned to you.
As we’re all well aware, the Holiday Season is upon us. There are many events planned at the club this month, not the least of
which is the Christmas Dinner on December 11th. Put on by your Bridge, Flag Officers, and Executive Committee, it is a chance to get
together with your BYC family to celebrate the Christmas Season. I have it on first hand knowledge that Santa plans to be there after
dinner, so I know you won’t want to miss seeing him. Who knows, he may have a present for some of us. Check the flyer in this issue,
and sign up in person at the club, sign up on line at the BYC web site, or call the Facility Manager to request that he place your name
on the sign-up sheet. I hope to see you there.
Our Outstation Chairman, Capt. Brian Golden, informed me that we now have ten evergreens and four rhododendrons to be added to
the landscaping at the outstation. They are all in five gallon buckets, but unfortunately did not come with pre-dug holes. If you’re
so inclined, and would like to get some work party time in, check with Brian and he’ll show you where the holes need to be dug. There
is also a whole lot of mulch to be spread, so here’s a real chance to get in some exercise and help beautify the outstation.
Once again, the Kitsap Audubon Society will hold its annual bird count at BYC on Saturday, 17 December, starting around noon.
So if you see folks wandering around the club scoping things out with binoculars in hand, it is birds they’re looking for, not
terrorists.
Sharon and I wish all of our BYC family a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous, and happy New Year. Remember those
less fortunate than we this holiday season - donate some food or cash to the Food Bank, drop some coins (or bills) in the bell ringer’s
pot, and keep the members of our Armed Forces, particularly those in harm’s way, in your prayers.
See you ‘round the club,
Charles Billings
Commodore
