Hi fellow members,
We replaced 3 faulty solenoid valves and Jamie Harrison repaired a safety valve on our vacuum pump system and it appears to be functioning again! I remind everybody to flush the system for a few minutes when you are done your pump out ( hose in the lake ) . Thanks.
Fellow members,
Due to a death in our family Kurtis will be at the gas dock this evening (Tuesday) from 4-8 pm and closed on Wednesday evening. Sorry for any inconvenience.
All Members Welcome – It’s time to show off your fishing skills….On September 15 and 16, 2017. The entry fee is $10.00 a person.
You can start fishing as early as you would like to on Friday night but the official weigh in starts at 8:00 pm and on Saturday at 11:00 am at the gas dock. All fish must be weighed by noon on Saturday.
All fish caught will be donated for the Fish Fry starting at 4:00 pm on Saturday (only Salmon or Trout accepted for the fish fry).
There will be a trophy for the largest fish and 1/2 the pot.
There will be another prize for most pounds per pole
Please bring either a salad or dessert to the fish fry.
Please confirm or pay Rudy Hachey by September 15, 2017.
Any questions please call Rudy cell 519-374-1377 or Ann at 519-371-1554.
There is one new application for full membership (to the “B” list) in the club. Further to Article 2.2 d) and e) of the Club By-laws, Rules and Regulations notice of an application is to be made on this website and the Clubhouse Bulletin Board for a minimum of 30n days. Members may communicate to the membership committee (membership@georgianyachtclub.com) or the Board prior to the September 5th Board meeting any relevant information a Member may possess regarding the applicant.
David Reitzel of Owen Sound, and sponsored by Mark Vincent and Steve Newell, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. David has a Grampian 26 sailboat.
I have now entered the 2016 sailboat racing results.
We are still missing 2014. If any one has those, I’d be happy to type them up and add them to the spread sheet.
Attention sailors! Wednesday Night Fun Races start on May 24. Come out for some friendly rivalry on the water followed by refreshments at the Clubhouse. 5:00 pm Skipper’s Meeting, 6:00 pm Start.
The Gas dock will be open starting Friday May 19th from 4-8 pm and again Saturday from 8:30-noon. And then, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon until further notice
There are five new pending applications for full membership (to the “B” list) in the club. Further to Article 2.2 d) of the Club By-laws, Rules and Regulations notice of an application is to be made on this website and the Clubhouse Bulletin Board for a minimum of 30 days. Members may communicate to the membership committee (membership@georgianyachtclub.com) or the Board, prior to the June 5th Board meeting any relevant information a Member may possess regarding the applicants.
Kurtis Mink of Annan, and sponsored by Janet Gamble and Bruce McManus, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. Kurtis has 27′ Sea Ray.
Josh Ferguson of Owen Sound, and sponsored by Travis Low and Harry Hartrick, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. Josh has a 32′ Sea Ray.
Brian MacIntosh of Balmy beach, and sponsored by Don Gibson and Laurie McConnell, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. Brian has a 31′ Prowler.
Roger Martindill of Chatsworth, and sponsored by Ed Griffith and Paul Matthies, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. Roger has a Sirius 28 sailboat.
Joe Fryer of Owen Sound, and sponsored by Hubert Vandestadt and Murray Arnold, was approved as an Associate member at the May 1, 2017 Board meeting. Joe has a 29′ Cruisers.
There are two new pending applications for full membership (to the “B” List) in the club. Further to Article 2.2 d) and e) of the Club By-laws, rules and Regulations notice of an application is to be made on this website and the Clubhouse Bulletin Board for a minimum of 30 days. Members may communicate to the membership committee (membership@georgianyachtclub.com) or the Board any relevant information a Member may possess regarding the applicants. Please note that it is possible the Board could meet on Launch day, Saturday, May 6th to consider these applications. Accordingly, information should be communicated to the membership committee or the Board by May 6th.
Ron Downie of Owen Sound (recently moved from the Sarnia area), and sponsored by Paul Matthies and Tom England, was approved as an Associate member at the April 3, 2017 Board meeting. Ron has been sailing for 8 years and has a Catalina 32 sailboat.
Josh Baker of Georgian Bluffs, and sponsored by Jeff Schnarr and Cam Merrill, was approved as an Associate member at the April 3, 2017 Board meeting. Josh has been boating for almost a quarter century and has 20′ power boat that he hopes to upgrade.
Sad News – Past Member Dougal Cameron
CAMERON, Dougal – Peacefully at the Village of Glendale Crossing on Saturday, March 11, 2017, Dougal Walter Cameron of London in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Ann Miles Cameron. Loving father of Melanie Cameron (Tomas Guidolin), Michelle Cameron (Geoff Kitching). Dear step-father of Vicki Miles, Heather Orr, Phil Miles and families. Brother of James and Sue Cameron, Charlie and Diane Cameron, Jeanie and Rob Cameron-Staples, and Robert Cameron. Also remembered by several nieces and nephews. Dougal was a member of Oakridge Presbyterian Church and an Elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Owen Sound. He was a man of many trades but his heart was always on the water aboard his sailboat “Origo”. Music was also an integral part of his life, as a man who dearly loved to sing and dance. The funeral service will be conducted at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, on Wednesday, March 15 at 2 pm. Visitation preceding the service on Wednesday from 1-2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
VISITATION: Visitation at Harris Funeral Home preceding the service on Wednesday from 1-2 pm.
SERVICE: The funeral service will be conducted at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, on Wednesday, March 15 at 2 pm.
DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Click DONATIONS at the right side of the page to place a memorial donation. By mail, send your donation to Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1
Harris Funeral Home Ltd.
220 St. James Street
London, ON N6A 1W9
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