October Beacon

I wish I knew who fast-forwarded Summer into Fall ! It seems like we just untied our lines at the Belle Maer Rendezvous … just had the Capri dinghy run and Sand Point Boat Club visit our Island … and now look up to see that the leaves on the Maple trees starting to turn colors?!! You have to admit though that we had a good time of it so far. As always, the Labor Day events were a blast. Excitement was in the air with the 2014 candidates sparring for their positions. Parlaying their ‘treats on the bar’ for votes on the ballot, we’re still enjoying the pretzels, tootsie-rolls and other goodies put forth by these fine candidates. On that note, continue to support their efforts both before AND after the election for it takes some fortitude to put

oneself before the membership in asking for a position in the running of this Club of ours. Continuing on … not to be put to pasture so easily, both Tom and Judy McHugh have shown their force is still to be reckoned with. Our newest PC Tom McHugh did a great job in hosting the Commodores’ Beer Bust, one of the tasks assumed by the most recent P/C. BEER … the nectar of the gods! Great job, Tom. Not to be left behind, our p/c (past/commodress) Judy McHugh has won the coveted NCYC Smoke on the Water award. Congratulations Judy!! The BBQ weekend is turning out to be a wonderful event with attendance packed in, awaiting their chance to savor the tasty offerings that were teasing our senses all day. Chili, Hot Dogs, Grilled Corn and specialty drinks leading up to dinner were the best. Lastly, whoever ordered the sun-soaked afternoon deserves credit that only added the icing on the cake for a great event. I was glad to see the Kid’s Day Campout go well as tents popped up like mushrooms on our Island. The younger set seemed to enjoy the activities set for them and the fishing competition showed us how big of fish are down there nibbling at our toes in the water. Both top-notch anglers Zach Fringer and Brendon Romatz lured awards on this activity and congratulations go to both of them for their skills. This Kids’ Program that we have at NCYC is something near and dear to my heart. I feel that it encourages family activity with clean and wholesome fun for everyone. It gives the kids a chance to make friends and mingle with each other while enjoying the Island and all that it has to offer. It shows our children that we care enough of how they enjoy NCYC that we set aside special events just for their entertainment. The rewards that they … and we … reap from this are incalculable. Attendance to some of the kid’s activities has been lean in recent times and part of it is the cycle of the membership of the Club. It will come back while we start to gain members with smaller children of ages that can participate in this program. This is where I put a ‘plug’ in for my needs next year. I’m looking for a Member … or even a Junior Member or a couple of them … to carry on the ‘Dream’ of on certain days watching an Island full of youngsters running, playing and having a good time.

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