LITTLE SHIP CLUB eNews May 2016

Commodore April has been an eventful month, with the Fishing Section monthly competition, school holidays, Commodore’s at Home, and the ANZAC Day long weekend. Club trading has been brisk to say the least. The reintroduction of the pie warmer at the Destroyer Bar, with the famed curry-and-prawn, lamb-and-rosemary, beef-with-burgundy, chicken- and-vegetable and lasagne pies has proven to be an outstanding success. The Commodore’s at Home saw a flotilla of 18 boats participate with Immediate Past Commodore Lyle

David and Margaret Cameron continue to beaver away with the organisation of the LSChampagne Cruise, which is now less than three weeks away and gathering a healthy tally of participants. We wish everyone well on the weather front and you can find more details on page 7 of this edition. At the Club, work will soon commence on repairing the gutters on the roof of the Bistro; once complete new clears will be installed. This should enhance prospects of being able to meet client requests for weddings and other functions when the weather

Watkins on “Silhouette” leading the fleet. Many thanks to Bill Morley on “Sea Minx” for deputising as the sail-past marshal on the day, with the Rear-Commodore’s absence due to medical commitments.* Director Bill Canfield handled the role of dipping the ensign with aplomb in the absence of our much- loved stalwart and Honorary Life Member Bettyann Webster.* ANZAC Day, although down in numbers across the board due to other celebrations in Brisbane and

conditions are less than favourable. Another project being undertaken by managers Julie and Craig is the development of the ‘Moreton Room’ into an area more suitable for corporate meetings and business conferences. This builds on such successful regular utilisation as that of All State Boat Licensing for its monthly courses (see p.13). Members will be kept appraised of progress. Members will doubtless be aware of the considerable public discussion

threatening weather on the Bay, was another mile- stone for the Club in its 65th year with the LSC being requested to take the salute at the cenotaph for the march-past in Dunwich. It was quite impressive to see Little Ship Club Members marching – all in step, I might add – under the command of PC & HLM Arthur Mobsby with Vice-Commodore Chris Goodhew leading the group.* Well done, everyone. (*It was a difficult month for medical impedimenta: Bettyann chose to err on the side of wise counsel; matters were taken out of the Rear-Commodore’s hands not once but twice on succeeding weekends.) circulating regarding the proposal by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to develop a ‘School of Excellence’ for sailing, as well as mooring facilities, in Deanbilla Bay. Our Club, together with numerous other organisations and groups, continues to monitor this situation through both State Government and QRBC sources. The Board will keep members of any proposed activity in this area informed as required. Details about our special Mother’s Day packages – not only meals and entertainment, but also transport for those not boating – on page 11 of this edition. Roger J McDowall Commodore “Champagne Strings” Mother’s Day~Sunday 8th May Encore performance by popular acclaim on 12noon – 2.00pm

Special menu $40 p.p. Bookings: 3409 9022

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)

May 2016 eNews

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