MAY 2014 BEACON

FirstMatesReport

I hate to jinx us but I believeSpring is here and theboat will be in thewater soon!

TheFirst MatesFashionShowwas heldonApril 26 andwas agreat success. Over 130members, family and friends attended the function. The Boatique showcased someof its new items for this year and they arebetter than last year if that’s possible. Make sure you do some shopping thenext time you areat the club before your size is gone!!! Openingweekend is just a fewweeks away. Formost of us it’s the first chance to see old friends since last fall. TheFirstMateswill beholding itsMembership meeting in theclubhouse at 10am. A continental breakfast will be served just prior to themeeting.We look forward to seeingALL current, newand potential members. If you aren’t amember wewould love to have you join us. This is your chance to seeand hear all about thegreat things theFirst Mates do to helpmake NCYC the best club on the lake. Now for the event youwait all year for….the OpeningWeekendPatioParty! TheFirst Mateswill be hosting this annual event before theGeneral Membership meeting. This party features appetizers and snacks plus a specialty drink developed just for this event which starts at 11:30am on thepatio. The drinks are 2 for $5 andwhile the contents are a secret I have been assured theywill be delicious andpotent!

First Mates please remember tobringanappetizer for this party! If possible bring it in adisposabledish. Thiswill help tremendouslywith the cleanup.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 24 th !

Respectfully submitted,

LindaPagel PublicityDirector