Richard Puckett,
Susan Cheatham,
George and Ginny Frank
OYC Members--
What a Turnout!!
Well, it's true. If you put out free food, they will come. Thank you! Thank you, to the over 70 OYC'ers who turned out for the 2000 Planfest. What a packed room! Have you caught my bug? I'm the one who has spent every winter planning what I want to do when the boats are running again. I well remember all the harassment I have taken over the "cruises in my mind." Or was I accused of my mind being out on a cruise? I can't recall how all that went.
The year ahead looks like another one of action for OYC. We have already had four events and that was in January! Thanks to Susan and Eugene Brown for hosting the Sunday Brunch at the Ft. Belvoir Officer's Club January 9th. The food wasn't free, but it sure was wonderful. The view wasn't bad, either; just ask one of the 29 OYC'ers who attended. A real winner, guys.
Marc Wensell offered to take six lucky OYC'ers to join him on the water to view the Bloody Moon Eclipse. He tells me we must be getting wimpy--no one took his offer!
The PRYCA Change of Watch was January 29th. Once again, OYC was well represented both in the audience and on the Board. Our own Monica Lovell was installed as Commodore. Steve Wexler entertained us as Master of Ceremonies. (I am writing this before the event, so I can only hope he did not say anything to get us kicked out.) Walt Cheatham will be a Member at Large for 2000 and Steve, yes the same one, returns as Treasurer. Our very special Delegate to the PRYCA Board is Jay Wilmeth. OYC is very lucky to continue to be such a strong presence on the PRYCA Board. A big THANK YOU to our members who are so generous with their time and talents.
Back to the Planfest--what can I say. I think you are ready to party! We filled almost every coordinator position, and that's with at least six new events! Be careful what you suggest as an event, you might see it on the calendar. There are more land-based events for the winter and more cruising events for the boating season. Something for anyone with a little time on their hands.
Congratulations to all of the winners in the Photo Contest. Thanks also for sharing your wonderful pictures with us. It was great to see those memories of the past year.
It is really exciting to see so many OYC'ers step forward and plan wonderful opportunities for us to share. There are two two-week-long cruises headed south this year. Don't have two weeks? Week One of either trip can be done also.
I am especially glad to see the new winter events. Come join us for the Ocean City Sweethearts Getaway. Jay Wilmeth has planned a wonderful weekend of fun, food and frolic. Did I mention there's a pool to gather around? The Sheraton is being very gracious and allowing us to take over the pool area (I don't think that's how Jay asked) and have fun the OYC way. I am hoping for a sunny weekend so we can stroll the beach and check out the shops. Andrew Kalweit even found us a boat show to go to while we're there! How's that for great planning?
February also brings us the annual West Marine Fleet Night. This year it is on Leap Day, February 29, so of course, there are a few surprises planned for you.
Mary Lynn Snowman is taking us bowling in March. Can't bowl? Since when has that stopped a real OYC'er from having a great time. Cheerleaders area always invited.
Getting the hint? OYC--Always a party waiting to happen!
Cheers.