Reported by Greg Tyler - Red, White and Blue Event Coordinator:
This was a grand time with the most cooperative weather we have seen since this celebration began several years ago. We had a great pre-function at the pool shelter with a nice hot propane heater and a sincere toast to all the men and women in uniform, past present, and future. We then adjourned and reconvened in the marina store for a pleasant potluck meal comprised of a wide range of delicious contributions from the group! We had some mouthwatering desserts and gave again our support to the Americans who are serving their country. Following dinner and dessert some of us returned to the pool shelter for several hours of warmth and partying while others remained inside while doing the same!
There were some new marina moorage customers and new PHYC members as well - WELCOME TO THIS COOL GROUP!If you were not able to attend this event, it was GREAT!
We also had much conversation about events in the months yet to come:
The Annual Boat Decorating, Holiday Nog, Snack, Meal Potluck on December 15th: This is also the annual toy and food drive for The Brinnon Food Bank! I learned that they provide support for over 90 area families. Like I said Saturday night, I anticipated being surprised at the level of need - and I was! They are also an official IRS recognized 501-3C Not for Profit group with all the necessary papers. Please add this event to your calendar and plan to attend! I am looking forward to seeing a wide range of Nog and holiday recipies to be sampled... Dick and Sheila have volunteered to provide the Christmas tree and I will get with them as this event gets closer to help put it up. THANK YOU DICK and SHEILA!
The annual Chili Cook Off in January: Dick is our coordinator for that and the plan will be sent out to everyone as soon as it is finished! THANK YOU DICK!In February we have the annual SnowFlake Cruise! Dale and Jan have volunteered to coordinate that event, and I also had several others approach me with the same offer! So, we may have a group effort guiding us on that event which is very cool! THANK YOU DALE AND JAN AND ALL THE OTHER VOLUNTEERS!
The annual Spring Fling Potluck in March: We were thinking about coordinating that, but think there might be a member or 2 who would like to do it instead of us. Let me know and I will help you get started - it is easy!! So, check your calendars and make some plans! Besides, we all need to check on our boats every few weeks and this is a good way to do that and check on all our boating friends at the same time!
