March - Ninnescah Sailing Association

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Vol. 38 No. 3
March, 2009
Cheney Lake, KS
From the Commodore:
This Month
B.O.G. Meeting 2
Socials
3
Classifieds
5
From the
Editor:
Please note the
deadline schedule
-Announcements
of scheduled
events (such as
dinners and races),
ads, must be received by Thursday, April 2nd.
-Only items on
IBM formatted
discs or e-mail will
be accepted until
6:00 p.m Monday,
April 6th.
If you were at the lake on Sunday, you know we had a great turn-out for the slip exchange meeting followed by a Soup Cook-off. As always, Allen Johnson did a good job working through the slip
exchange and waiting lists to ensure everyone had an opportunity to consider a different slip or sublease location. If you are not on the list and would like to have an opportunity next spring, please
drop Allen an email.
The Soup cook-off was Awesome! I’ve always been a fan of Andy Woodward’s famous chili, but
there were many others to sample including pork chop soup, elk, taco soup, potato, chicken fiesta and
fish chowder just to name a few! Of course the desserts were too good to pass up. Many thanks to
those of you that participated and especially to Thumper Johnson and those that assisted in putting
this event together. I can see an annual tradition in the making!
If the soup wasn’t good enough on Sunday, Heather and I got to enjoy a wonderful sail with the
Cheatum’s and Gibsons….what a beautiful afternoon for the first sail of the year! Now if I just had
those boat projects all done!
With all my goofing around on Sunday, I have to admit, that I missed the last BOG meeting due
to an out of town emergency. The board is hard at work making preparations for the upcoming sailing
season and Andy Woodward (Past Commodore) stepped in and chaired the meeting in my absence, I
appreciate his assistance on such short notice.
You may have noticed the extensive bag wall improvements occurring along the slip cove. This is
the most visible part of the crane re-wiring project from last fall. Thanks to those members that have
assisted Patrick on this latest phase of the project, I’m always amazed how talented some of you are
with a shovel! We are still in need of members to come out and help plant the grass, so if you are
available please let Patrick know.
Finally, Commodore-Elect, Tom Olsen convened a meeting of the Work Credit chairpersons on
Sunday before the slip exchange meeting. Tom reviewed a number of areas including the Long Range
Planning Committee’s recommendations for improvements to the program, reporting, expenses and
the board’s expectations for work credit. As you all know, the Work Credit program is a wonderful
opportunity to get involved and make a difference at NSA. Many thanks to those that have stepped up
to chair a committee, your dedication is critical to the operation of our Association!
I hope to see all of you at the lake soon. The sailing season is upon us!
notices:
-Any late material
will be published * Afterdeck Reservations
the next month. If you are interested in reserving the Afterdeck for NSA activities or renting the facility for a private function,
please contact Past Commodore Andy Woodward via e-mail pastcommodore@ninnescah.org or phone 316841-8318
- Mail your
* Casino Party Cancelled
material to the
The Casino Party has been cancelled. Cash donations are welcomed to purchase additional round tables
Editor, Mark
for outdoor use at the Afterdeck. Send donations to: Roger Gibson. 5 Hilltop Dr. Hutchinson KS 67502
Reeves 3240
Country Club,
Wichita, KS
67208,
(316-685Welcome New Members
7425),
or E-mail it
to:
Jared Kraus
Ben & Debby Kennedy
2322 S. Palisade
300 Plaza Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213 Dodge City, KS 67801
―The most durable and best performing sails for the money.”
316-993-1245
620-225-6057
Lanny Daise - Regional Sails Manager
Clipper 26
Catalina 30
Cell: 816.273.7660
lannydaise@sbcglobal.net
www.quantumsails.com
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Board of Governors
Board of Governors—March 5, 2009—Minutes
Present: Olsen, Cheatum, Couch, Gronniger,
Knox, Stump, Johnson and Woodard
Meeting was called to order 7:00 pm.
- The minutes of the February 5, 2009 meeting
were approved as published.
Property Managers Report:
- Adams reported that the bag wall along with
dirt work and landscaping would be complete
when grass and some final dirt work is finished.
He applauded the workers and volunteers who
helped with this project. Patrick also invited
members to come and see the improved bag wall
along the shoreline between A and C dock.
Administrative Secretary Report:
- Johnson reported the small list of members
who are delinquent in their annual dues.
Commodore Report:
- Graves was absent and the meeting was
chaired by Andy Woodard per Johns request.
Commodore-Elect Report:
- Olsen reported that work committee chairperson assignments are in place and a meeting was
scheduled to take place prior to the slip exchange
event.
Past Commodore Report:
- Woodward announced that the fundraiser for
purchasing furniture for the Afterdeck will be
tabled for future consideration.
Vice Commodore Report:
- Cheatum announced that the plan to replace
the committee boat is still in the works. He asked
the BOG for their support in making a sound decision concerning this matter. After some discussion the BOG voiced their support along with
their encouragement to the Vice Commodore to
make an experienced best judgment choice in the
best interest of the Club.
Treasurer Report:
- Couch presented the Statement of Financial
Position for the month ended February 28, 2009
and was approved by the Board with minor corrections. He also introduced a plan for early payoff for the Property Managers residence. After a
brief BOG discussion the plan was unanimously
approved and the Treasurer was tasked to move
the plan forward.
Operations Report:
- Gibson reported that the 2009 Social Calendar
is complete and is ready to be published to the
entire fleet. Roger also reported that Joan has once
again agreed to take on the duties of Social Chair. A
special thanks to Joan for her continuous tireless
effort in this rarely noticed position.
Secretary Report: None
Yardmaster Report:
- Gronniger announced he has identified the non
member boat being stored within the clubs yard
space and that arrangements will be made for financial dissipation or to remove the boat from our
premises.
Harbormaster Report:
- Knox presented findings from the bid to repair
current docks and slip fingers. Scott Peppard Construction disclosed the job would take no less than
10 weeks and will be difficult to meet current
budget restrictions for this project. This project was
tabled for future discussion.
Old Business:
- Old Business has been covered within individual
BOG Reports.
New Business:
- The possibility of purchasing a new TV for the
Afterdeck, creative ideas for funding this idea has
been tabled for future discussions.
Member/Guest Forum:
- There was no guest in attendance who wished to
address the BOG.
Announcements:
- Next meeting: April 2 7:00 pm at Quincy’s
- BOG breakfast: March 17th
Meeting adjourned 9:30pm
2009
SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
April 11th
May 24th
June 13th
July 4th
July 18th
Aug. 15th
Sept 6th
Oct 17th
Nov 15,
Dec.
Dec31st
Easter Brunch & Treasure Hunt
Memorial Day Picnic
Shelter house Pot Luck Dinner Blessing of the Fleet
Commodore’s Breakfast
Progressive Dinner
NSA Golf Tournament
Labor Day Dinner – Fireworks
Low Country Boil Dinner
Annual Meeting
Christmas Party
New Year Eve Party
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From the Yardmaster:
With the good fortune of fair
weather, work is underway at the
club. Please take an opportunity
to come out and see this improvement to our fine facility. This
phase of the project involved repair and improvement of the existing bag wall at the slip area.
This needed repair was done to
provide the required depth to
cover the new electrical conduits
installed last fall to serve the slips
and crane, as well as fill in the
slots cut in the roadways for the
conduits. 14 yards of concrete
were poured containing 3000 feet
of rebar. Over 1000 concrete bags
were placed with 2,000 square
feet of landscape fabric and five
truckloads of clay and topsoil.
This project could not have happened without the countless
hours of highly skilled volunteer
labor by the following club members: Allyn Lamb, John Guant, Rob Fresh, Vic Carter, Dale Kennedy, Gary
Shepard, John Mosley, Gary Cheatum, Tom Brown, and Rod Krehbiel. Thanks also to Nate Grusing of Nate's Service,
Cheney 540.0566 He was contracted to help us, and performed very well.
I would like to commend Patrick for his hard work, planning, and co-ordination of this project, bringing together
these people and materials to achieve another goal for our club.
Some work remains in the final grading and seeding of the areas. We are in need of a landscape tractor with tiller,
box blade, seeder. If anyone could donate help with this please contact Patrick or myself.
Thank you,
Dale Gronniger
Soup Cook-off
The soup cook-off after the wet slip meeting march 8th was a great success. We had 24 varieties of soup and three
desserts. Thanks to all who participated and to everyone who came out!
The winners: 5th: Jim Janson with Elk Chili
4th: Jairen Thornicroft with Porkchop Stew ( I want this recipe!)
3rd: Tie Jim & Chrysa Honeyman with Taco Soup
and
Debbie Knapp with Tuscan Tomato Bisque
2nd: Jill Coker with Turkey Corn Chowder
1st & $50 gift certificate to the Ship's Store Heather Graves with New England Fish Chowder
We would like to get your recipes (preferably in Word format) for everyone's recipes. Please email them to dancebborn@yahoo.com.
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KBRS 2009
KBRS Kickoff Meeting
April 5th
-
2 p.m. - In The Afterdeck
Learn more about the friendly competition that takes place on Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the year. Racing
is one of the best ways to improve your sailing abilities. Even if you only want to participate as a crewmember, there are
always skippers looking for help.
For more information, check out the KBRS website at www.kbrs.org. The proposed Schedule will be on the web site.
Questions, call Alan Loehr at 316-721-6455
SWAP MEET
SAVE YOUR SAILING STUFF:
Walnut Valley Sailing Club is planning a FUN DAY on Saturday, May 02, 2009, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at
the WVSC Club Area at El Dorado Lake, Kansas. It will be a SWAP MEET where you can buy, sell, trade, barter,
or give away your dearly beloved sailing paraphernalia, pieces, parts, and sundry items. So….when you are cleaning
out the boat, garage, attic or basement and find something Nautical, don’t pitch it; hang on to it. It might be worth
something to someone later in the year. Watch your newsletter and/or the website for more news about this event.
Contact WVSC member Gene Plehal, 316-722-1037, for details. Alternate contact: David O. Reynolds, WVSC
Commodore, 316-621-0009, david4100@pixius.net.
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Work Committees Assigned 26-Feb-09
Board-Commodore Graves, John & Heather
Board-Commodore E Olsen, Tom & Jody
Board-Harbor Master Knox, Edwin & Laura
Board-Operations Gibson, Roger & Joan
Board-Past Commod Woodward, Andy
Board-Secretary Stump, Rick & Deandra
Board-Treasurer Couch, Frank & Theresa
Board-Vice Commod Cheatum, Gary & Viki
Board-Yard Master Gronniger, Dale & Deborah
Prop. Manager Adams, Patrick
Carroll, Max
Coffman, Bill & Sue
Kennedy, Dale & Sherri
Krehbiel, Rod & Chris
Vetter, Gary
Crane Keller, Ray & Helen
Shull, Rich & Carla
Docks Wessel, Matt & Felicia
Arnold, Adam & Connie
Gronniger, Ryan
McManamey, Tim (
Wetslips Lamb, Allyn & Naomi
Peppard, Tim
Rogers, Bill & Karen
Zehnder, Jon & Bette
Beyer, Rich & Sharon
Bittle, David & Darla
Carter, Kent
Stansfield, John & Linda
Mainsheet Reeves, Mark & Nancy
Membership Coulter, Pat & Heather
Merchandise Niernberger, John & Tamy
RCH Communication Fox, Ray
Social Gibson, Roger & Joan
Bond, Vicki & Roger
Curfman, John & Joan
Garrett, Jim & Magda
Garvey, Sondy
Kearbey, Wayne & Mary
Sundberg, Eric & Leslie
Swanson, Melanie
Special Events Johnson, Allen & Thumper
Born, Bob & Sheryl
Webpage Holley, Shannon & Jennifer
Yearbook Chase, Stan & Melanie
McCormick, Guy
AfterDeck Operation Frederick, Mike & Charli
Mason, Michael & Rochelle
Administration Johnson, Allen & Thumper
Hobbs, Doug & Dana
Club Boats Cheatum, Gary & Viki
Cornett, John
Fremin, Justin & Jacquelyn
Mosley, John & Kathy
Scillia, Rich & Cherie
Solo, Kenneth
Junior Sailing Carter, Vic
Barkman, Irene & Rick
Graham, Michael & Lori
Greenlee, Marion & Karla
Henderson, Kenneth
Randle, Bill & Texie
Randle, Scott & Charlene
Randle, Steve
Sutter, Janet & Brian
KBRS Loehr, Alan & Donna
Race Equipment Hieger, Steve & Kim
Regatta Shepard, Gary & Rhonda
Anderson, Barney & Jean
Archer, Allen & Joy
Beddow, Paul
Davis, John
Findley, Kevin & Lisa
Fitzgerald, Schoen & Nancy
Gibson, Curtis
Ireland, Eric
Kaufman, Jason & Jane
Kinnane, Ronald & Debra
Leonard, Jeff & Ronnie
Quadlander, Barbara
Riff, Jim & Kelsey
Swart, Jon
Electrician Carlisle, Jim & Ann
Janson, James & Sue
Landscape Baker, Jerry & Cathy
Brown, Tom & Kaye
Coker, Rod & Jill
Diemer, Dennis
Evans, Edward
Fresh, Robert & Nancy
Goodwin, Dave & Sharon
Hatton, Bill & Judy
Kramer, Jack & Doris
McClaren, Fred & Cheryl
Pfeiffer, Todd & Laurie
Schneidewind, Larry & Deanna
Simpson, Mark & Julie
Yards Knapp, Phil & Debbie
Carlsen, Neil & Gavin
Gaunt, John & Diane
Hlavacek, Joe & Kathleen
Kostelecky, Alan & Michele
Penner, Russ & Rebecca
Pusateri, Dean & Renae
Stwalley, Dave
Wood, Philip & Cathy
Wooley, Paul & Lory
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J/24’s For sale. Many great J/24’s are
available for sale both Regionally and
Nationally for very reasonable prices. If
you are interested, contact Schoen Fitzgerald at 316-685-9225 or Dan Acridge at
316-687- 2471. Call us or stop by the
slips, we’d be happy to take you out to test
drive one of these great one-design racers.
J/24 ―The ultimate One-Design‖
Cal 9.2 (30ft). Price Reduced to $19,000. For
Sale by owner. 1982. Looking for a nice big
boat with trailer? Check this out: New main
and Jib in 2000. Spinnaker and Flexible Furler.
Universal Diesel. New running rigging. Bimini
and cockpit cushions, refrigerated icebox CD
player. Custom road trailer. To see this boat,
call Patrick at 540.3674
Wanted: parts to fit an older Catalina 22,
especially, lifeline stanchions and stern and
―kick-up‖ rudder, with or without tiller.
Call Rod at 620.664.2427.
Catalina 25 - 1981 - Swing keel, trailer and
slip with board approval. VHF radio, radio/
CD player, microwave, air conditioner, head
with holding tank. Good main with rollerfurling North genoa, spinnaker with new
ATK sock and new Lewmar self-tailing
winches. Bimini top, new cockpit and cabin
cushions, 9.9 outboard, and much more.
$9500. Call Tony Scuka at 316-942-1990.
Old Town tandem kayak-2003 -T-160.
Rudder, paddles and Trailex aluminum trailer
with spare tire. Great shape. Used very little.
$850. Jon Zehnder. 620-245-1776
1977 Laser - Custom built trailer. All sails
and rigging hardware included. Second spare
rudder and spare tire for trailer. Instruction
book for rigging. Kansas lake decal, expiration date 2009. Price: $800 Cash or cashier’s
check only, no personal checks accepted.
Contact: Gary Love 316-683-8382
gary-love@sbcglobal.net
Hobie 18SX, 1990 - 3 mainsails, colors:
Mardi Gras, Sky Blue & White & Pink &
White, 2 sets of dagger boards 1 brand
new race rudder & Spinnaker rigged.
Rolco trailer with fiberglass sailbox &
sailtube! $2950 NADA wholesale priced.
Contact Al Pinaire at 316-262-1210.
Macgregor 26X. 1997, with trailer. 50 hp Mercury four-stroke – also 1997. Spinnaker, furling
genoa, mainsail with reefs, unused jib. Mainsail
cover, bimini and cover, sink and alcohol stove in
cabin, private head with sink, cockpit cushions,
solar panel, dual batteries, GPS, new compass.
$16,000. Call Ernie at 316-733-8920.
Chrysler 26 : Complete sail-away package
for sale by owner! Experienced 1978 Cheney
cruiser has main, jib and storm jib in good
shape, bimini, cockpit cushions, Sony stereo,
alcohol stove. Excellent Class 4 slip on A Dock
transfers with BOG approval to new owner.
Tandem EZ Load trailer. 1989 9.9 Yamaha 4stroke electric start outboard runs great. New
barrier coat not too long ago, no blisters now.
Halyards are rigged back to the cockpit for easy
single-handing. Needs some TLC from the
new owner, $5,500. To see the boat, call
316.540.3674.
Catalina 22 -1974 - Boat in very good condition, with pop top and swing keel. 7.5 merc
motor and good trailer with near new tires,
and wheel bearing repacked a few years
back. Ready to sail. Cabin in excellent condition (sleeps four) with carpet, nice curtains,
cushions for the cockpit and cabin, pull out
sink, alcohol stove. Family is just too busy to
use. Call Gary 322-0089 or 322-2005. $2500.
Catalina 27- 1981- Dark & Stormy -LOA –
26'-10",Beam - 8'-10", Fin Keel, Draft- 4'-0".
11hp Universal Atomic Diesel, central A/C,
150% roller furling jib, apparent wind direction
& speed gauge, depth finder, knot meter, cockpit Bimini, Zarcor French doors, Peek-a-boo
blinds, Edson cockpit console w/Auto Pilot.
Two deep cycle house batteries & one standard
engine battery, Guest 2610 chargers, 500 watt
inverter. Stern rail B-BQ, cockpit & cabin
speakers w/ CD/FM & Aux. Stereo. Wall
mounted Flat screen TV, VHF marine, portapotty head, much more. 2007 Viking Spirit
Dual Axle Trailer. The best looking boat in the club. $19,000 contact Ed Knox 316-794-2790.
Catalina 25 – 1984—Includes 9.9hp Johnson
SeaHorse electric start outboard, swing keel,
VHF, AM/FM/CD, Uniden depth sounder,
roller furling jib, pop-top sliding hatch, bimini,
shore power, trickle charger, new bottom paint
Spring 2007, Trail-Rite tandem axle trailer,
dock box, Slip (D-21) with board approval,
$9,000. Call Doug at 316/641-3671.
Capri 13.2 - 1992 Laser clone in great shape
with large cockpit. Almost new trailer. Sunbrella boat cover. $1000. Contact Jon
Zehnder, 620-245-1776.
Starwind 223. 1985 Simplifying my life and
sadly selling ―Starbird‖. Pretty little singlehander. Rolling furler with 155 genoa (needs to
be reinstalled), spinnaker, hank on lapper jib,
grill, swim ladder, new 5.5 hp motor last season, huge cockpit for boat size, very beamy
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(8.5’), all good tires on trailer, some only couple years old, good bottom paint. Teak interior,
electrical outlets in cabin, sleeps 3, no underwater drains, nice little table for use in either cabin
or cockpit, plenty of life jackets, new dock lines
last year. $6000. Slip B4, which is a category
2 price. Transfer subject to BOG approval. Call Sondy. 210-7731
Catalina 350, 2005 -$140,000- Well equipped
and cared for, includes A/C, microwave,
stereo w/CD changer, TV, VHF, Night lights
in interior, separate shower, cockpit shower,
dodger, bimini, stainless cqr anchor, electric
windlass, electric halyard winch, cockpit
cushions, Approximately 70 engine hrs on 35
HP diesel, one year old bottom paint, winter
cover. Slip transfer with board approval.
Alan Huffman, 316-706-8042
Nor'sea 27. 1978 Tall rig, center cockpit.
Fresh Tanbark sails, 135% genoa on new
Harken furler. Inboard Yanmar diesel.
Autohelm tiller pilot. Knotmeter, depthsounder, VHF. Cockpit cushions. EZ
Loader trailer. A Lyle Hess design, this trailerable bluewater sailing vessel is famous for
seaworthiness. Built tough, yet sails nimbly,
and tracks like it is on rails. If you would
like to check out an honest ocean-going
yacht, call Patrick at the lake. 316.540.3674
For sale by owner. Slip transfers with BOG
approval. $35,000.
Ninnescah Sailing Assoc.
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Wichita, Kansas 67201
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