We have a robust social calendar for September! In addition to our club cruise at Oro Bay, we have one more Picnic in the Park, a Salmon Bake, Margarita Madness, 1st of Fall Series for Power and Sail, and a RV cruise to Harstene Island. I will comment on the events that fall under the overview of the Vice Commodore. Gary and Jo Carr are chairing the "Salmon Bake" this year. It will be held on September 13th. It promises to be a success so don't miss out. If you haven't signed up, you must sign up immediately! The list will be coming down shortly and this list is used to purchase just the right amount of salmon needed. On September 18th Bret and Lynetta Halffman are chairing a new event to the Bremerton Yacht Club, "Margarita Madness". This Friday night social promises to be a lot of fun with a well-made margarita, light food, good music, and the best in company. With hosts like Bret and Lynetta were all bound to have a great time! Because the next Towline won't be out until this event is about to happen, I make mention of "Octoberfest" coming up on October 2nd. This has become an annual Friday night social chaired by Bob and Jytte Wheeler, and as always will be a treat with The Happy Wanderers Accordion Band entertaining and a menu of Bratwurst, Big and Juicy Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Hot German Potato Salad, Black Forrest Cake, and Beer and Wine. This year the bridge is doing its best to provide our membership with lots of social opportunities. An adequate level of participation will in great part determine the success of our agenda. If we get good turnouts, or even enough to cover a low overhead, the events will likely continue. If participation is too low though, we will have to revisit our schedule to consider adjustments. In the end, we are here to serve you. We will do our best to keep pricing and costs to a minimum. In most cases all we aim to do is break even. We see making money on these events as no more important than avoiding losses. Breaking even is our target! So… if prices seem to be creeping up, please keep it in perspective. After all, when was the last time you went anywhere for the cost of what you are paying to attend a Bremerton Yacht Club event? We absolutely have the very best deal going and will work diligently to keep it that way! I would like to thank Norm Smith for hosting the August 15th event that was focused on old friends, acquaintances, and members reminiscing over our BYC history. Norm, like a very few others, has been running around the docks of the BYC since he was a kid. Well, maybe he's walking a little more now… Safe Boating, John Rosendale Vice Commodore |
