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The Porpoise

Official Newsletter of the Keauhou-Kona Yacht Club

JANUARY, 2012

ALOHA FROM YOUR COMMODORE:

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Commodore Terry, the Board and all the officers of KKYC!  We wish you and your families love, health and happiness for the New Year and years beyond.

 

A special thanks to all those who worked so hard to make our Christmas Party a very "Merry" occasion! The food, fellowship, music and decorations were truly amazing.

 

As for the reconstruction of our facility, we are still waiting for the Sheraton's architect's to make the final minor modifications to the plans and specifications.  It is everyone's expectations to make an application for the appropriate building permits and then solicit bids to construct.

 

Please join us on Friday, January 13th to welcome our 2012 Board member and Officers and to thank all those who served us in 2011.  The change of watch, sometimes referred to as the Black and White Ball, will feature Chef Arthur on the carving Board serving his famous Prime Rib, cut to order before your very eyes.  Music by the popular and dynamic music group of Bosco and Company will provide entertainment for all of us to enjoy.

 

I personally want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to each and every member, the Board and the Officers who continually support me and the Club as we go through the challenges of getting back to our home on the Bay.  We will survive!!!

Your 2012 Commodore, Terry

 

KITCHEN REPORT:  Because of fire safety rules, the Keauhou Beach Hotel must limit our attendance at parties to 85 people!  So call in your reservation early!  Names will be taken on a first come, first served basis, so avoid being stuck on the wait list and call today!  By the way, reservations are now only taken on the KKYC phone line (322-6672).  When you are checking in for dinners, please don’t bother the staff with future reservations.  If you want to sit with your friends, call Bettie Sowers (326-5446) for reservations for tables of eight.

 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT – December 13, 2011 Board of Directors’ meeting

Active Members – 240; Pending Applications – 1 New Member & 1 Aloha Member

FIRST READING:  None

SECOND READING:

Anita Meyer, Frank Meyer’s wife.   Her contact information is the same as Frank’s and already on file in the Directory.  The Meyers also provided a Kona number of 808-331-0842.  Full Initiation and the remainder of 2011 dues have been paid.  New Member No. R01000.

ALOHA MEMBER:

Tom Dembski would like to return to the KKYC under the Aloha Again program.  Contact information:  75-885 Keaolani Drive, Kailua Kona, HI  96740; Telephone: 808-327-1650.  Tom paid $180.00 full 2012 dues (amount due at the time of his application).  Member No. R01001.

Submitted by Margaret Reynolds

ANNUAL DUES FOR 2012 in the amount of $190 per member are due!  If you have already sent in your payment, THANK YOU for supporting your Yacht Club!  If you have forgotten, please send in your check today!  Your payment must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 1, 2012 or you will be dropped as a KKYC member and from the directory.  The Tsunami dealt our Club a terrible blow and your support in 2012 means more now than ever!  Please send in your check today!

2012 DIRECTORY:  Please return your dues Invoice and note any changes to your contact information.  Or check “No Changes” if appropriate.  Any last minute changes?  Call or email Kathy Jensen (808-990-2600 or Kathy@KonaJensen.com).

RED HOT YACHTEES!  Attention ladies of all ages!  Come join the Keauhou Kona Yacht Club "Red Hat Yachtees" for our once-a-month lunch.  At last . . . the much awaited luncheon at the new Kokonutz in the Keauhou Shopping Center (formerly Drysdale’s Two)!  We’re meeting Wednesday, January 11^th between 11:00 – 11:30 AM.  The manager of Kokonutz needs a head count, so please RSVP ASAP to Bettie Sowers at davidorbettiesowers@prodigy.net or 326-5446.  Please wear purple with a red hat or something red in your hair.  If it's your birthday month, wear red with a purple hat!

Check out our KKYC WEBSITE at:  www.keauhoukonayachtclub.org anytime for the latest menu and Porpoise and our newly revised By-Laws. 

One of the first duties of the new Board will be to draw up the 2012 calendar of Yacht Club Special Events.  Look for a complete list in the February issue of The Porpoise.