[C38] Attention Northwest and East Coast Fleets!

[Joseph Launie]

Chuck,
     Steve's idea is brilliant - I wish I thought of that. As I get 
older - sitting around drinking and talking has more appeal than racing. 
Joe Launie/Macavity, Staff Commodore

On 9/23/2011 5:37 AM, Chuck Finn wrote:
> Our Treasurer Steve Orton proposed (and I agreed) that it is very 
> important for the long term vitality of our organization to encourage 
> fleets.   Joe Launie during his tenure as Commodore promoted the same 
> general idea.   Below is a copy of what Steve proposed.
>
> "Hi Chuck,  How has the summer been treating you?  In the NW, our 
> summer didn't start until August.   Phil Gay is organizing a Cat 38 
> "sail in" at Port Townsend the weekend of September 24th.  We should 
> have between 5 to 7 boats, at least one from Canada.  This is strictly 
> a social event and to see what other skippers have done to their 
> boats.  What do you think about having our treasury give some support 
> to such events?  Say: $25 per boat in attendance to be used for a 
> hosted cocktail party or what ever.  This would be limited to once per 
> year per group and as a must a write up for the MAINSHEET describing 
> the event.  When we used to have Nationals in So Cal, the Cat 38 
> Treasury gave $300 to $400 for trophies, etc.  Please give me your 
> thoughts and don't be afraid to say no, as it might not be fair to 
> remote members you can't attend such an event.
> Cheers, Steve"
>
> So, here's the deal.  If you can get three or more boats together, the 
> Association will contribute $25 per boat toward a social event.  We 
> can afford to do this once a year per fleet.  BUT, the folks that get 
> together have to write up a short piece for the Mainsheet about your 
> event  (look to the other association write ups in Mainsheet to see 
> how easy this really is).  At least a couple of pictures are also 
> required for posting on our website.  Anders will create Fleet 
> locations on our website to celebrate and promote these activities.
>
> And remember we are organizing an even bigger event next year in San 
> Francisco around the America's Cup event  (isn't that so Anders and 
> our SF Captains???).
>
> I just wish I could be there for both of these events!  I am retiring 
> next year and one of the big things on my "to do list" is making it to 
> events like these!
> Have Fun,
>
> Chuck Finn
> Commodore
> Catalina 38 International Association
>
>
>
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