May 2015 Wind Word - Benicia Yacht Club

May 2015
COMMODORE’S MESSAGE
Christine Machado, Commodore
MEMBERSHIP - A Renewed Perspective
An accumulating drop in membership over the last few years has put the Club in a challenging position. If, however,
we consider the following scenario we might see things as a bit brighter: if you were starting a yacht club with a couple
hundred outstanding and dedicated Members already signed up, a youth sailing program with workable sailing assets,
a Clubhouse situated in a prime location on the Benicia Marina, hardworking and loyal staff, a Jazz Cup tradition, eight
PICYA Club of the Year awards, cruise-outs, Thursday and Friday night racing programs, Tuesday night trivia, monthly Norton Lounge music, First Friday Cocktail Parties, monthly brunches, fullservice food and beverage, you’d be pretty far along
and pretty excited about your prospects. The process might even be fun! Simply put, are we a group of people who want
to make something amazing happen in our Club? I suspect the answer is yes!
If ever there was a time to regroup and focus our collective energies, the time is now. During these tough times it is no
surprise that some of you have lost faith as misinformation has run rampant. While understandable, please know everything we do is for the good of the Club and to ensure its future. If you have a question about anything you hear, please just
ask. I guarantee there is a thoughtful and reasonable explanation. Make it your goal to be informed.
The future we are seeking to secure will, however, need new Members. Without question, Membership is the key
to everything we do. From day one, I, along with my Board, have made it a priority to address Membership. A special
Membership Committee has been set up on the Board and changes and priorities have been set. In fact, to help facilitate
and encourage Members bringing in Members, the Board just approved a new Membership incentive: a $100.00 Club gift
card to any Member who brings in a new Member.
The Board has also just re-instated a Crew Membership for those sailors who race under the Club’s burgee. For the low
price of $245.00, individuals can join the Club from April to October and enjoy all that we have to offer 24/7, not just
on Thursday or Friday nights! And lastly, the Board is hosting its first ever “Meet the Board” prospective Member cocktail
party on June 20th. These are but a few of our recent efforts and I’d like to thank Secretary Nick Grebe and Director Larry
Booth for their ongoing assistance.
As Opening Day, our biggest Membership drive, approaches, here’s where you come in, invite your friends to join our
family because of what it can mean for them. Notice that none of this is about the hard sell. What works is simply welcoming people to join us. There is so much that is great about our Members, our lifestyle, and our Club –we truly have a
lot to offer each other if we could come together in spite of our present, yet transitory challenges. And we have the most to
offer new people who want to connect in our boating and waterfront community and become part of our extended family,
because the greatest value the Club can offer its Members is each other.
Please consider that you are what we have to offer. This is perhaps different than how some of you
may have viewed your relationship with the Club in the past, it’s not about what we get in exchange.
Even though it’s in our interest to sustain the Club, the way that happens is by sharing our Club and
sharing ourselves. And the best part about sharing is, it’s easy. You just show up, see friends, make new
ones, help where you want, and, most importantly, be your best, most positive and welcoming self ! The
rest will fall into place.
400 E.
E. Second
400
SecondStreet
Street
Box 782 94510
Benicia,P.O.
California
Benicia, California 94510
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Karen Garrett
Office
Office Fax
707 746-0739
707 746-1052
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N O RT O N LO UN G E & B
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707 746-6600
4-10P
L OUNGE & BAR
707 11:30A-10P
746-6600
11:30A-11P
(or whenever the last guest leaves)
1-8P
FOO D SERVICE SCH EDULE
Lunch
Tue-Fri 11:30A-2:00P
F OOD S ERVICE
S CHEDULE
Appetizers/Bar
Menu
Service
Tue 11:30A - 2:00P
Wed 11:30A - 8:00P
Thur-Fri 11:30A - 9:00P
Sat 5:00 - 9:00P
Wednesday Night Buffets
6:30-8P
Dinner Menu
Thur - Sat 6-8:00P
ish
Heidi & Greg Callagher’s Boat Vela
Takes 1st place in the sail boat category
at Opening Day on the Bay
CLUB DIRECTORY
General Manager 707-746-0739 General Manager
707-746-0739
Commodore
Christine
Machado
707-631-9015
Commodore Christine Machado
707-631-9015
Vice
Richard
Boltz 707-746-1194 ViceCommodore
Commodore Richard
Boltz
707-746-1194
Rear
BobBohnet
Bohnet 707-745-1877 RearCommodore
Commodore Bob
707-745-1877
Secretary
NickGrebe
Grebe 707-315-6711 Secretary Nick
707-315-6711
Treasurer Larry
707-746-8657
Treasurer
LarryBennett
Bennett 707-746-8657 Director Larry
415-990-9990
Director
LarryBooth
Booth
415-990-9990
Director Don
707-334-3192
Director
DonRadigan
Radigan
707-334-3192
Director Lee Ritchey
707-568-1564
Director
Lee Ritchey 707-568-1564 Director Ken Oxman
707-745-6159
Director Tom
KenKonecki
Oxman 707-745-6159 Staff Commodore
760-889-3295
Staff
Commodore
Tom
Konecki
760-889-3295 Fleet Commander Ken Oxman
707-745-6159
Fleet Fleet
Commander
KenMurray
Oxman 707-745-6159 Surgeon Deb
FleetHistorian
Surgeon Kathleen
Deb Murray
Treese
707-746-5553
House
Chair Barbra
Brooks
Historian
Kathleen
Treese 707-334-4083
707-746-5553 Chair Penny
Stell
Entertainment
House Chair
Barbra
Brooks 707-334-4083 Membership Chair
Chair Robyn
Boltz
707-704-2594
Entertainment
Ginger
Penny 707-290-7170 Publicity Chair Lorie Campbell
707-477-9960
Membership
Chair Robyn Boltz 707-704-2594 Audit Committee Mark Campbell
707-748-7783
PublicityPICYA
Chair Bob
Lorie
Campbell
707-477-9960 DuBois
707-853-6028
Audit Committee
MarkConners
Campbell 707-567-5141
707-748-7783 PICYA Mark
PICYA
BobMares
DuBois 707-853-6028 PICYA Rick
707-745-8324
PICYA Lorie
MarkCampbell
Conners 707-567-5141 Port Captain
707-447-9960
RacePICYA
Chair Joe
Kallios
707-628-2914
Rick
Mares 707-745-8324 Safety
& Protocol
Brighton
Port
Captain Paul
Lorie
Campbell 707-746-8852
707-447-9960 Manager
Konecki
707-297-6883
Ship Store
Race
Chair Michelle
Joe Kallios
707-628-2914 Sunshine Chair Ross Oxman
707-745-6159
Safety
& Protocol Paul Brighton 707-746-8852 Welcome Committee Linda Hudson
925-708-5881
Ship Store
Manager
Michelle
Konecki
707-297-6883 Webmaster Larry Bennett
707-746-8657
Wind
Sunshine
Chair Derith
Ross Oxman
707-745-6159
Word Editor
Lutz
401-258-7304
Welcome
LindaLutz
Hudson 925-708-5881 YouthCommittee
Sailing Dir Derith
401-258-7304
Webmaster Larry Bennett 707-746-8657 Wind Word Editor Derith Lutz 401-258-7304 Youth Sailing Dir Derith Lutz 401-258-7304 2
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May 2015
December
2014
January
2013
Commodors
Log..........................
Commodore’s
Log ...................11
Club
Directory.
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Club
Directory
.........................22
Contributors ............................22
Contributors................................
Over &
the
Botom Contest ..........33
Kitchen
Bar..............................
Chef’sCould,
CornerWould..Did.........
...........................43
Should,
Note from
editor
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Calendar
Dates.
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Boat Parade .................55
Jaz Lichted
Band......................................
Richard Boltz........................... 5
Chicken Information.................... 5
Harvest Cruise .................. 6 & 7
Emeryvill
Cruise
Out................
5-68
Cruise-in
Schedule
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Crusing
Calendar.
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Cruise-out Schedule ................68
Opening
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Burge Day.
Project
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Racing
Ken News...............................
Oxman .............................89
Joke
of the month........................
Comedy
Night .........................99
Uniform
of the
day......................
8
Election
Results
..................... 10
Birthdays..................................... 9
Youth Sailing............................. 10
CONTRIBUTORS
Christine Machado Derith Lutz.
CONTRIBUTORS
Richard Boltz
Daniel Holt
Tom
Konecki
Derith
Johanna Wright
Susan Lutz
Garske
Richard
Boltz
Ken
Oxman
Bob Bohnet
Lorie Campbell
Mark Campbell
Daniel Holt
larryabennett@yahoo.com
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January 2013
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May 10, 2015
11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.
Fresh baked mufÞns and biscuits
Ham and egg crepe squares
Crème bržlŽe French Toast Casserole, warm strawberry topping
Ward 8
2 oz. Rye whiskey
1/2 oz. fresh Lemon juice
1/2 oz. fresh Orange juice
1 tsp. Grenadine
Garnish: Cherry (optional)
Sunny side up Crab Benedict, hollandaise sauce
Egg Florentine Frittata
Thyme and Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Composed Salad, apple~maple chicken salad, Boston Lettuce
Grilled Eggplant and Basil Salad, sweet balsamic dressing
Chilled Asparagus, aged parmesan cheese
Applewood smoked Bacon
Fresh Fruit
Lemon Bars and Assorted Cupcakes
1 glass of Champagne or 1 Mimosa
$38.50 tax and tip included, reservation required, no ticket sales at the
door. Kids $18.50
Shake the rye whiskey,
lemon juice, orange juice,
and grenadine with ice;
then strain into a chilled
cocktail glass. Garnish with
a maraschino
cherry, if desired.
Originally the drink was
decorated with a small
paper
Massachusetts ßag.
Should, Could, Would . . . DID!
Tuesday Night Trivia: Lorie Campbell and everyone who participates
Youth Sailing Thanks: Steve and Dee Gilliland
Oven Rafße: Everyone who purchased a ticket (or two or three)
BYC Wine and Canvas: Terry Hughes and Susan Garske
Emery Cove Cruise Out: Ginger and Steve Penny
Ship's Store: Michelle and Tom Konecki Easter Bunny: Anastasia Kellar WindWord: Derith Lutz Thank you to our Members for all that you do.
With Gratitude,
Your Club OfÞcers and Directors
Heidi and Greg Gallagher
You have made us proud!!!! Thank you!
Heidi and Greg Gallagher took 1st Place Sail Boat in the
Opening Day on the Bay Decorated Boat Parade representing
Benicia Yacht Club!
M AY CA L E N D A R D A T E S
May 1st First Friday Cocktail Party
May 10th Mother's Day Brunch
May 12th Board Meeting
May 16th Opening Day
May 16th - 17th Encinal YC Cruise In
May 20th General Membership Meeting May 22nd - 24th Barbary Coast Cruise In
May 22nd - 24th BYC Marin YC Cruise Out
Every Monday - Pasta Night Monday
Every Tuesday - Team Trivia
Every Day - Its 5 o'clock Somewhere Happy Hour(s) - 3 to 5 p.m. BENICIA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
JAZZ BAND
FRIDAY
May 29, 2015
6:30PM
BACK BY POPULAR
DEMAND!
About 20 Talented BMS
Jazz Musicians will play
Friday evening during the
dinner hour in the Dining
Room.
Please come early to Þnd a
seat, enjoy a fantastic meal
and the sounds of these
Þne, young local
musicians.
Come Early!
Don’t miss out!
A Great Evening at
BYC!
From the BYC Kitchen:
Mary's Chicken Information
Step 3 Rating - Animal Centered, Bred for outdoors
. All chickens have access to outdoors.
. Outdoor areas include ample water and shade
. Natural behaviors are enriched with bales of straw (used for
pecking) and eucalyptus tree branches (used for playing and
hiding).
Fed a Organic Vegetarian Diet
. NO Genetically ModiÞed Organisms*
. NO Synthetic Amino Acids
Vegetarian Diet:
65% Non GMO Corn
30% Non GMO Soybean Meal
5% Vitamins and Nutrients
* GMO stands for Genetically ModiÞed Organisms: an
organism with altered
genetic DNA engineered by humans
We are the Þrst in the industry to be VeriÞed with Non GMO
Project. No Added Water
Vegetarian Diet . No Preservatives
No Antibiotics Ever
Raised Without Added Hormones*
*Federal Regulations Prohibit The Use Of Hormones In Chicken
Mary's Free-Range Organic Air Chilled Chickens are an
additional step up the ladder in humane farming practices; with
freedom to move about and a premium diet void of any
chemical stimulators.
CertiÞed Organic feeds must be CertiÞed by the USDA and
everything
that goes in them must be certiÞed as well. Mary's Organic
Chicken feed
does not contain any of the following:
.NO Animal By Products
.NO Genetically ModiÞed Organisms (GMOs)
.NO Antibiotics
.NO Pesticide Treated Grains
.NO Grains Grown with Chemical Fertilizers .NO Synthetic Amino Acids
CRUISE REPORT
Off to Emeryville and the Races!
Eleven boats cruised to Emeryville on April 11th.
The event Þlled weekend started with a cocktail
party on the new veranda next to the
Harbormaster's OfÞce at Emory Cove Marina.
Several land cruisers also enjoyed the
appetizers and wine and joined others for meals
at various restaurants in the area. If you go to
Trader Vic's, we highly recommend the off the
menu original style Mai Tai.
On Saturday, some cruisers went to the Sailboat
Show but most participated in the Second Annual
Benicia Yacht Club Day at the Races in the
Winner's Circle at nearby Golden Gate Fields.
Our numbers swelled to 53 as many land
cruisers came to enjoy the event with their fellow
members. The staff at Golden Gate Fields had a
wonderful bar and delicious buffet set up outside
right next to the paddock and weigh station for
the jockeys. We had a wonderful view of the
goings on and some of the eight races had the
starting and Þnish lines right in front of us. If
anybody won big, they are keeping it to
themselves but all seemed to enjoy the wonderful
weather delicious food and unlimited bar.
Benicia Yacht Club members were the best
dressed group at the racetrack as many ladies
and gentlemen were perfectly turned out in
gorgeous hats and coordinated outÞts. Special
awards and gifts were presented to the following:
Barbara French won "Most Beautiful Hat" award
for her gorgeous multi layered frothy confection in
black and white straw, organza and diamantŽ
band; Marcia Wiscarda won the prize for "Most
Creative Hat" for her whimsical hat she
embellished with horses and phrases like "giddy
up;" Evie Norman won for "Best Ensemble" for
her over the top coordination of shoes, hat, dress
and even gloves and Bill Pangman received
special recognition in this category for his dapper
outÞt including Panama hat, white linen suit and
white shoes. It was great to see everyone
wholeheartedly representing the club in such
fashionable attire.
One of the races honored the Benicia Yacht Club
and several members were selected to appear in
a photo on the Þeld with the winning horse and
jockey. Copies of the photo can be ordered for
$10 each from Golden Gate Fields.
After the races, a mint julep party with light
appetizers on the veranda was hosted by Steve
and Ginger Penny. Thank You Lorie Campbell,
for supplying all the mint. After juleps, members
went on to enjoy dinner at Trader Vic's and the
Asian Seafood Restaurant while Steve and
Ginger went back to their boat to collapse until
morning.
The following morning a sumptuous pot luck
breakfast offered everyone a chance to fuel up
before heading home.
Cruising Calendar
DON’T MISS THIS FUN EVENT!
BYC Opening Day
on the Strait
RED SKY AT NIGHT
A SAILOR’S DELIGHT
10AM ARTS AND CRAFTS BOOTHS
May 16,
2015
Mark your calendar!
LUNCH IS SERVED 11AM until 2PM
Hot Pastrami sandwich on rye, chips -- $8
"The whole pig" pulled pork sandwich, chips --$8
(Slow smoked whole pig over fruit wood)
Guinness poached German Bratwurst, spicy
mustard, chips--$8
Kids menu
Corn dogs, chips-$5
Chicken tenders, chips-$5
11AM BYC EXHIBIT BOOTHS
CHILDREN’S GAMES
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
12 NOON OPENING CEREMONY ...
featuring the
DIABLO REGIONAL CONCERT BAND
1PM BLESSING OF THE FLEET
and the Decorated Boat Parade
Music by DaN DeSHARA
5PM CLOSING CEREMONY
Parade Winners & Raffle Drawing
6PM - 8PM DINNER by Chef Daniel
8PM - 11PM DANCING in the Norton Lounge
Music by
MIXED NUTS
Celebrating the Opening Day on the Strait is a Benicia Yacht Club tradition. We open
our Club to the public and hope that you will join us for a fun filled day of music, food,
games and dancing. Shop the many Arts and Craft Booths on the Marina Green. We
hope that you will stay for Dinner in the Yacht Club dining room and finish the night
Dancing in the Norton Lounge. Special Membership packages will be available all day.
RACING NEWS – CALLING ALL BOAT OWNERS!
By Johanna Wright
The BYC Beer Can Racers are enjoying spring winds as
they battle around the race marks.
Look for race results from April in the May edition of the WindWord.
The Racers are fortunate to have a standing Race Committee to manage the races.
Boats to host the Race Committee are needed as many of the boats racing are too
small to host the race committee members. Note: the
Race boats and their crew take turns standing down
from a race and help the Race Committee. Offering
your boat (power or sail) has many beneÞts. The Race
Committee takes care of all the race related stuff plus
will help with docking, anchoring and clean up. The Race Committee also
provides a light dinner to the host vessels crew. Plus, Committee Boat
volunteers are guests of the racers at the Racers Awards Banquet.
Each Thursday after the race, everyone is welcome to join the racers at the Club's bar for drinks,
stories, and race results.
If interested, please contact Joe Kallios at
707-628-2914 or email him at Kallios@aol.com.
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JOKE OF THE MONTH
By Bob Bohnet
One day, while sailing the seven seas, a look-out spotted a pirate ship, and the crew
became frantic. Captain Bravo bellowed for his red shirt. The First Mate quickly
retrieved the captain's red shirt, and, after donning the shirt, the captain led his crew
into battle and defeated the pirates.
Later on, the look-out spotted not one, but two pirate ships. The captain again howled
for his red shirt and once again vanquished the pirates. That evening, all the men sat
around on the deck recounting the day's triumphs, and one of them asked the captain:
"Sir, why did you call for your red shirt before each
battle?" The captain replied: "If I am wounded in
the attack, my crew won't notice my bleeding and
will continue to fight, unafraid." All of the men sat
in silence and marveled at the courage of their
captain.
As dawn came the next morning, the look-out
spotted not one, not two, but TEN pirate ships
approaching. The rank and file all stared at the
captain and waited for his usual request. Captain
Bravo calmly shouted:
"Bring me my brown pants!"
Did Someone say that this was the uniform of the day?
Susan Linn and Ken Oxman got the memo....
Don Turner
Henrietta Ruiz
Ann Holland
Don Scott
Candy Burrows
Dorothy Szabo
Nichole Russell
Michelle Munn
Monica Griswold
Cheryl Kleinschmidt
Sharon Stewart
Jeane Corcoran
John Dillow
Jeanne Ekdahl
Julie Thomas
Sam Brenes
Tara Keefe
Robert Ritter
Renee Amaro
Mark Conners
John Driscoll
Anita Glidewell
Wayne Mc Intosh
BYC MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS
05/02
05/03
05/03
05/05
05/05
05/06
05/07
05/07
05/09
05/09
05/10
05/11
05/11
05/12
05/12
05/13
05/13
05/15
05/16
05/16
05/17
05/17
05/17
Jude Potter
Sandy Franchini
Gerry Mc Kay
Michael Barnes
Nicole Bearce
Gennyfer Santel
Frank Remlinger
Robert Stell
Cindy Tosch
Joseph Garske
Taryn Shawstad
Jacqueline Vullierme
Theresa Henreken
Carol Turner
Joey Leggitt
John Potter
Brian Spickard
Linda Purdy
Richard Thome
Joyce Ramus
Peggy Marshall
Tim Rose
Ken Hanley
05/17
05/18
05/19
05/20
05/21
05/21
05/22
05/22
05/23
05/24
05/24
05/24
05/25
05/26
05/26
05/27
05/27
05/29
05/30
05/30
05/31
05/31
05/31
Jim Mcdowell
Christine Machado
Curt Sutter
Carolyn Chingo
Dena Stults
Reginald Saulsbury
Judy Stevens
Andrew Valles
Stephen Camden
Randy Ballment
Pamela Feldman
William Franchini
Terry Hughes
Robert Bohnet
Ella Marie Kallios
06/01
06/01
06/01
06/04
06/05
06/07
06/07
06/09
06/09
06/09
06/10
06/13
06/14
06/15
06/15
Youth Sailing
We have begun our preparation for the
summer season. The dates for summer camp
have been selected and the volunteers are
getting re-certiÞed and planning their summer
schedules. Opening Day is usually the
beginning of our season and we look forward to
seeking out young perspective students who visit
our booth on that day.
We have made some very exciting additions
to our ßeet of boats. We have a new (to us)
safety boat, a 17’ Boston Whaler with 75hp
Mercury engine. A HUGE THANK YOU to
Steve Gilliland for taking the time to look at the
vessel, then return for a sea trial, pay for the
purchase, drive the boat to his house and then
on to it’s new home in Benicia. Thanks Steve
and Dee! Also I have to Thank my husband,
Tim Rose, for all of the work that you’ve done
on the boat since we got her back here...
We have also purchased a used Vanguard FJ
for a great price. It will be used to train the
older students in our group and will further the
options for instruction. Along with the two 420’s
we have a great selection of boats to take our
sailors from the introduction to sailing to
Intermediate sailing or racing.
Summer Sailing Camp dates
Half Day Introduction to Sailing
June 15 to June 19
Full Day Learn to Sail
July 13 to July 17
Full Day Learn to Sail
Intermediate Sailing
August 3 to August 7
Please go to www.beniciayachtclub.com
then to PROGRAMS, then to YOUTH to Þnd
all information and registration forms. The last
date for the member discount is May 22, 2015,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Heidi and Greg Gallagher
You have made us proud!!!! Thank you!
Heidi and Greg Gallagher took 1st Place Sailing
Vessel in the Opening Day on the Bay Decorated
Boat Parade representing Benicia Yacht Club!
Editors Note:
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An apology to any of you whose articles did not make into last months WW. Biography’s for the candidates took up a bit of space in the last edition and we could not get all of the stories in, we have included
your articles in this edition.
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has gotten easier, though it is still very time consuming. I am hoping that there is a member out there that
would consider coming on board to help with putting out the WW in 2015. I am willing to help you get
started! I also encourage having a team to sell advertising to defray the cost of future editions.
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With that said, I am concerned that the WW is set to go on line only. It has been a topic of discussion
before my taking over for HR as Editor. My concern is for the many members who do not have internet
access and those not familiar with the internet itself, that may notKaren
search forHubbard
the BYC website and the
Wind Word. Without the phone tree, our only news update to our Owner/Vice
members isPresident
the Scuttlebutt, also an
1202 E. Fifth
707 745-5016
internet based informational blast.
Benicia, CA 94510
800 331-6702
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Fax: 707
It would be much more cost effective to post on line only. Would you go
on line and read it? Would you miss getting
this 747-2933
in the
mail and reading it as a print material? Think about that and let the board know your thoughts about the Wind Word’s future.
Because of the low number of readership that we have, membership is just over 200, we are not in competition with other local
newspapers and publications as far as advertising goes. I do believe that we could do a better
job to gain
advertisement with our
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low costs and help defray the cost of this paper. If you would like to advertise and would like more information, please feel free to
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contact me or the board about this matter. .... Contact Mike Mathews at 707-745-0610.
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I will be accepting LETTERS TO THE EDITOR about the future of the WW and anything else that you would like to discuss.
As I mentioned before, I would love to hear from you. All articles will be considered for print though member and mariner related
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