TOA NEWSLETTER FEB 16 copy 2 - Tacoma Outboard Association

OUTBOARDER
A Publication of the Tacoma Outboard Association
620 Hidden Beach Road, Tacoma, WA 98465
www.tacomaoutboardassociation.com
March 2016
Commodore
Corinna Daniels
Vice Commodore
Dave McKeen
Rear Commodore
Dave Hoover
Recording Secretary
Roberta Dolhar
Corresponding Secretary
Joann Mills
Treasurer
Cindy McKeen
Membership
Larry Olsen
Social
Sherri Olsen
House and Grounds
Don Winnett
Trustees
Justin Wilson
Donald Steenvoorde
Larry Martin
Jr. Past Commodore
Joann Mills
Issue Number Thirty-Nine
Commodore’s Report ………………………Corinna Daniels
Hello TOA,
We are facing some tough times, but as a club that has
been around since 1949, we have had our share of ups
and downs, just like any organization. We as a board are
working with Metro Parks to resolve the bridge issue.
Unfortunately it is in worse shape that what was first
known. The main supports for the bridge are rotten and it
is a danger for anyone crossing the bridge with a tonnage that exceeds the
rating, and it is not at the required height regulation. It is not as simple as a
repair the bridge, it has to be torn down and removed then replaced with a
new bridge that will have to meet the current regulations. Engineering plans
will have to be drawn up, reviewed and approved by the Rail Road. Since it
is crossing a busy Rail Road the time that it can be worked on is very
limited, nights and weekends because the tracks have to be shut down to
work on the bridge. We would like to say this is a going to be a quick fix,
but it will not be, and we are asking you to hang in and go the distance.
Metro Parks has waived the lease payment for 2016 to try and help us
through this period. However we are still facing expenses, insurance,
utilities, and taxes. They still have to be paid. The membership has faced
issues like this in the past, and because of the commitment our members
have made in the past, we are still around today. We need to stand
together and have patience. When this is fixed and we can access the club
again we are going to appreciate what we have so much more. We have
faced issues like this before and come through stronger.
We still have many events coming up, our Spring Camper Cruise to Maple
Grove Resort in Randle March 18th-20th, and the Big Rig Bike Ride on
March 12th. There is some dance April 2 that promises to be a good time
because Jr Past Commodore Joann Mills and her Captain Ron are hosting
it at Day Island Yacht Club and Don’t forget the Daffodil weekend April
15th-17th come down and cheer for your trivia team in your best Fun in the
Sun attire, or volunteer to join the trivia team and help them guess that
music and then Sunday vote for your favorite decorated float boat on
Facebook. And a whole summer of fun activities.
We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sails.
Corinna Daniels
Commodore
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Vice Commodore’s Report…………………………………………………Dave McKeen
Hello TOA,
I hope to see you at the upcoming general membership meeting on Thursday, March 3rd
to discuss the options we currently are faced with Metro Parks and our bridge closure.
Please come with ideas and your positive thoughts on working through this obstacle
that we at TOA are currently facing. Also, feel free to contact me and pass along your
ideas.
Onto something fun …. The Spring Camper Cruise is fastly approaching at Maple Grove
RV Resort & Golf Course in Randle, WA. This is reserved for March 18-20th; I am still
looking for someone to chair this event, please contact me if you’re interested at
253-970-1095 or davemckeen@comcast.net.
Kid’s cruise at Alder Lake, here is the link https://washington.goingtocamp.com/
AlderLake-TacomaPowerPark. The kids cruise is set for July 8 – 10th.
In closing, we all want TOA to work through this and I hope to see you at the meeting
and look forward to hearing your ideas!
Dave McKeen
Vice Commodore
March, 2016
Calendar of Events:
March 2016
3rd - Membership Meeting, 6:30PM - Metro Parks Bldg,
at 4702 19th St, Tacoma, 98405
12th - Spring Work Party (See house and grounds article for info)
12th - Pub Peddle Social Event
18th-20th - Spring Camper Cruise, Maple Grove RV Resort, Randle, WA
22nd - Board Meeting, 7:00 PM
26th - Children’s Easter Party TBD
April 2016
2nd - TOA Commdore’s Ball - DIYC - See flyer in this newsletter
7th - Membership Meeting, 6:30PM - Metro Parks Bldg,
at 4702 19th St, Tacoma, 98405
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Rear Commodore’s Report………………………………PC Dave Hoover
Hello to TOA
The Daffodil marine parade is getting closer. The Daffodil weekend is Apr 15th-17th. Everyone is
welcome to attend all or just part of the festivities during the weekend. If you plan to bring an
RV or your boat to the event you will need to go to the Tacoma Yacht Clubs website at
www.tacomayachtclub.org and click on the Daffodil 2016 tab to register your RV or boat. You will
need to get your reservations in quick. The RV spots are filling up fast. I d ask that you also let
me know if you will be bringing an RV or a boat. On Friday night there will be a lottery drawing
for the token and the team seating. This year there will be prizes for best costume, team spirit
and bribes. I will be there for the drawing. The bribes will only be given during the first round.
This year’s trivia contest will consist of 2 rounds of music from the 50’s to the 00’s and 1 round
of marine pictures. I am still looking for a token to lead the parade and the team of 6 for the
trivia contest. If you are interested please let me know. I will be setting up our first boat
decorating meeting on Sat the 19th of March down at A&E Automotive. My plan is to fund this
event with donations from our membership. Donations will include funds for the daffodils we will
need a total of $220.00 to purchase the minimum amount, also a thank you basket for the
owners of the boat house that we will be using at TYC, and various materials for decorating. If
you would like to help out please let me know.
Boating safety, spring is right around the corner. So that means it is time to start at all the safety
gear on your boat IE life jackets, fire extinguishers and flares. Make sure your batteries are in
good condition and if you have a marine radio and GPS make sure they are working.
See you on the water
Dave Hoover
Membership……………………………………………………….Larry Olsen
Greetings. Your 2016 membership dues are now due, through March 31. You can find
a renewal form on line and in the body of this newsletter.
Thank You,
Larry D. Olsen
Membership Chair
Call me at: 253-377-5001 or E-mail me at: olsenls1515@comcast.net
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Social……..………………………………………………………Sherri Olsen
Upcoming events include the Pub Peddle in Tacoma on March 12th. We still have
a few spots available; Spring Baseball with the Rainiers; and a Sunday afternoon
bowling for the family.
If you have any suggestions for events in 2016, please contact me at
253.377.5000 or olsenls1515@comcast.net
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherri Olsen
House and Grounds………………………………………….PC Don Winnett
Hello TOA,
SPRING CLEAN UP MARCH 12, 2016
Spring is in the air and boating season is just around the corner, I have a project
that needs some help from our members we will be removing all of the remaining
docks so the don't get damaged during our closure of the club we also still need
to clean up our area to help make it look good we will be doing a work party on
March 12th starting at 8:00 am, until when ever in the afternoon I would plan on
bringing either snacks or a sack lunch as we have no way of cooking we will
have the BBQs if interested. You will still get points for the clean up for boating
family so don't forget.
Bring weed eaters and blowers and push brooms. Push mower if you have
one. Thank you to all.
House and Grounds
PC Don Winnett 2011
don-winnett@hotmail.com
253-223-8739
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Sunshine…………………………………………………….…Donna Hoover
Hello TOA,
Hello from Sunshine! I sent a card out this month to Molly Larsen, while on the job she slipped
and broke her leg. She is doing fine. I also sent a card to Mel Johnson who was in the hospital
with heart complications. If you hear of any TOA members that gets sick, hurt, has a loss of a
family member, or has a new addition to the family, please let me know either by E-mail, text or
phone call so that I can get a card out to them. I can be contacted at drhoover2001@q.com or
my cell phone number is (253)686-1870. You can either call me or text me.
If I missed anyone for this last month I do apologize.
Thanks and hope to have a GOOD next month
Donna Hoover
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TOA’sSpringCamperCruise
March18th–20th
WeareheadingtoRandle,MapleGroveRVResort&GolfCourse
(175StateRoute131,RandleWA)
Therearefullhookupsavailable,eachspotis$36.00/night.Wehave
accesstoanawesomefirepit,theswimmingpool,hottub,ashared
communityroomandofcoursethegolfcourse!
Thereisalsoafewlocalhotelsforthosewhoarelookingtobealittle
warmer….
TallTimberRestaurantLounge&Motel,CowlitzRiverLodgeor
MountainViewLodge
Thiseventdoesneedachairperson,pleasecontactDaveMcKeenat
253-970-1095ordavemckeen@comcast.netifyouareinterested.
ForReservations,phone360-497-2742-letthemknowyouarewith
Jim&RamonaMarshall’sGroupfromTOA
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TOA COMMODORE’S BALL
Honoring Corinna “Sam” Daniels
and her Captain Scott
April 2, 2016
6:00 to 11:00 PM
at Day Island Yacht Club
$80 per couple for Guests
$65 per couple for TOA members
BYOB
Great Food, Dancing and Raffle Prizes
Limited to 100 tickets, so get your ticket early to ensure your spot!
RSVP to Joann Mills at 206-819-2833 or ronandjoannm@gmail.com
Please send checks payable to:
Tacoma Outboard Association
C/O Joann Mills
4454 S. 49th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Tacoma Outboard Association
Established 1949
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FUN IN THE SUN
Tacoma Yacht Club Daffodil Marine Festival and Parade Weekend
General Information
Please forward the following information to all attending:
1. All vessels must complete an individual registration form online, EVEN THE PARADE BOATS.
2. All Daffodil information and registration forms are online. Go to: www.tacomayachtclub.org
and follow the Daffodil 2016 link.
3. If you would like a TYC representative to visit your club, please fill out the Visitation Request
form at the above web address.
4. Permission must be obtained to enter or move vessels within the basin. Call Basin Control on
VHF channel 69 for clearance and assistance. Also, obtain clearance from Basin Control to exit
for the parade or depart for your homeport. Thank you!!
5. Dinner reservations are recommended for Thursday evening. Dinner will be a limited menu
with salad bar. Please call 253-752-3555.
6. In accordance with the Tacoma Fire Marshal there will be ABSOLUTELY NO open fires or
barbeques on Tacoma Yacht Club premises, including the basin and parking lot. Thank you!
7. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES can alcoholic beverages be taken into or out of the TYC
clubhouse, due to Washington State Liquor Control Board regulations. We greatly
appreciate your cooperation.
8. Avoid use of basin power for heating. The basin power grid will be operating at maximum
load without heat. Please do not unplug any power cords that are plugged in when you
arrive. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO POWER.
9. Please exercise care in transiting TYC member boathouses.
10. Due to difficult moorage arrangements and lack of shore side facilities, bringing pets to
Daffodil is discouraged. If you do bring pets, please be responsible in handling and cleanup.
Please keep pets on a leash at all times.
11. Motor home parking will be diagonal parking only in designated area north side of parking
lot. ADVANCE RESERVATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. Please fill out the INDIVIDUAL
RV REGISTRATION form online by March 20, 2016.
12. Breakwater Marina no longer provides fuel. Please make arrangements to fuel before coming
to Daffodil or there are facilities in the Thea Foss Waterway.
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2016 Daffodil
Saturday Night
Entertainment
April 16th, 2016 8:30PM
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2016 Daffodil Weekend Highlights
INSERT LOGO
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Noon
Basin Closed To All Non Daffodil TYC Traffic
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Available
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner – limited menu with deck barbeque
10:00 PM
Clubhouse Closes
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
9:00 AM
Registration & Daffy Bank Open
11:00 AM
Bar Opens
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Available
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner Buffet at the Clubhouse
7:30 PM
Lottery Drawing for Trivia Seating
8:00-9:00 PM
Magician Jeff Evans (immediately following the lottery drawing)
9:00PM - 11:30 PM
Dancing in Clubhouse with DJ Chris Williamson
11:30 PM
Clubhouse Closes
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
9:00 AM
Registration & Daffy Bank Open
10:00 AM
Daffodils delivered to TYC clubhouse (main parking lot)
11:00 AM
Bar Opens
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch in Clubhouse
1:15 PM
Line up Tokens & Cheer Squads at Club’s covered entrance
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Trivia Token Parade
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music Trivia Contest (Promptly ends at 4:00)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Commodores Reception (Crow’s Nest, Casual Dress/Club Shirts Encouraged)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dinner Buffet
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Music and Dancing by THE NINES
11:45 PM
Clubhouse Closes
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
8:00 AM
Daffy Bank Opens
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday Breakfast
9:00 AM
Skipper’s Meeting in tent on deck
9:30 AM
Flag Ceremony Briefing in the Crow’s Nest
10:00 AM
Flag Ceremony
11:00 AM
Boats prepare to depart Basin
11:00 AM
Daffy Bank Closes
11:30 AM
Parade begins
2:30 PM
Awards Ceremony (approximate time pending return of boats)
3:30 PM
Clubhouse Closes
5:00 PM
Basin Open to TYC Members
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