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The LogThe Official Publication Of The

Pacific Mariners Yacht Club

December 2017

Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah

Feliz Navidad

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Frohe Weihnachten Buon Natale

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С Рождеством

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Feliz Natal

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Meri Kirihimete

Nadolig Llawen

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Christmas

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Photo by Rex Michel

Happy Holidays

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We lost two very special people last month: Life Member and Treasurer, Helene Smith and Stefano Coaloa. Please keep their families in your prayers, especially during this holiday season. We had over 40 people attend this year’s Thanksgiving dinner at the Club. We all enjoyed three turkeys, hams, countless side dishes and appetizers and a never-ending supply of desserts. Everyone’s dishes were truly outstanding. I would like to thank everyone who helped set up, slice, dice, chop, carve, mash, baste, boil, stir, eat, break down, vacuum, wipe and clean the dishes. Rox and I could not have done it without the help of all of you. Your efforts were very much appreciated and exemplify the true meaning of our do-it-yourself club.

Curt Bersche

Commodore

Curt Bersche - Commodore

Another year has passed and congratulations to the incoming Bridge and Board. Changing of the Guard (the evening that I hand the keys to the Club over to Keith Mott) will be on December 8 at 7:00. Newly elected Officers and Directors are sworn in and we enjoy a nice dinner afterwards. Please try to attend and support your new Board.

Well, after 60 Log articles, this is my final adieu. It has been an extraordinary honor and I have been truly very fortunate to have served on the Bridge and Board of PMYC for the past seven years. It seems like only yesterday that Bob Smith called me up and asked me to be on the Board of Directors. I would like to thank my Bridge and Board for the great job they did this year. A lot of hours were put in and it was a pleasure working with you. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank the many members (too many to mention here) who have stepped up, volunteered and put in a lot of their personal time to make PMYC what it is. My thanks to all of you. The person that I have to thank the most is my incredible wife, Roxann. As you all know, Roxann has worked side by side with me every step of the way as I have moved up the Chairs. She has been a tremendous help to me and I probably wouldn’t have made it to Commodore without her tireless efforts, assistance, advice, support and encouragement. She has done so much for our Club and me over these past seven years and my appreciation and gratitude for what she has done is immeasurable. You are the best, Pookie.

Please don’t think that Rox and I won’t be coming around the Club, as we will still be there to help out, put on an occasional party and spend quality time with our fantastic members.

Thanks for the memories and see you at the Club or on the water.

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Pacific Mariners Yacht Club

The 2018 Board of Officers/Directors are:

FLAG OFFICERS

Commodore: KEITH MOTT

Vice Commodore: MICHAEL MURBARGER

Rear Commodore: TONY MILAZZO

Fleet Captain: DUKE VASQUEZ

Port Captain: HENRY CHODSKY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFF BONEBREAK

PETER BREUM

MARK CHAPIN

ERIC DUGDALE

SCOTT LAMAY

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Greetings to all:

As the year comes to a close, let us reflect and give a moment of silence to the recent passing of Club Members Helene and Stefano....

2017 for PMYC has been a sad one and a Great one. As we move forward to 2018, I would also like everyone to take a moment and realize PMYC will be celebrating 55 years since its founding. Many good and great members have come through this club and there are many fond memories.

As I take the helm as your Commodore for 2018, I look forward to PMYC standing another 55 years and next year being one of the great and fun years added to the chapter of the club.

Looking forward to new members stepping up, long time members guiding and everyone continuing to make PMYC the fun place that it is.

Mark Your Calendar:

Dec 8: Installation Dinner Dec 10: Kid’s Christmas Party Dec 31: Club New Years Eve Party Jan 27: Commodore's Ball.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Keith Mott Vice Commodore

Keith Mott - Vice Commodore

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Tony Milazzo - Fleet Captain My last article as Fleet Captain? More FAKE NEWS!!! If you didn't attend PMYC's Annual Comedy Night this year, you will hear the buzz around the clubhouse on what a hilarious and fun time we had! The lineup of my funny friends from TV was Courtney Scheuerman, Dwayne Perkins, Joey Medina, Helen Hong, Gwenda Perez & Adam Richmond. The food was delicious as usual! Special thanks to Karen Majdali and Dawn Vasquez and friends in the kitchen. Thanks to all the PMYC members who made it happen by attending or helping to make it happen. Without the members and guests there is no show! Looking forward to seeing if we

can top it next year. Yes!!! There will be a 14th annual PMYC Comedy Night next year. Thanks!!! 2017 was a fantastic year!!! I am going to New York for the holidays to freeze! Enjoy the beautiful Cali weather! I will be thinking of all of you. Happy Holidays!

Tony Milazzo

2017 Fleet Captain

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Invitation to a Red Carpet Premiere

Thursday, December 7

Cinemark 18

Howard Hughes Promenade

PMYC member, Aaron James Sorensen, invites us to the opening of his latest movie, Get Naked!,

Thursday, December 7, in Culver City.

The event is a Red Carpet Premiere and will feature actors in attendance, a Q&A with filmmakers, and an

after-party with cast and crew at PMYC.

Special reserved seating roped-off for PMYC members. Some complimentary tickets are floating around

the club and more are available in advance at Eventbrite. A link to purchase tickets can be found on the

film's Facebook page. Tickets will be available at the door while seating lasts.

The screening is part of the Culver City Film Festival. It is being held at the Cinemark 18 at the Howard

Hughes Promenade.

This is the film many members will remember Aaron was shooting in Bakersfield. The movie's title is,

Get Naked! It stars Eric Roberts. The trailer can be found on YouTube.

Get Naked! LA Red Carpet Premiere

Thursday December 7th at 7:00pm.

Cinemark 18

Howard Hughes Promenade

6081 Center Dr

Los Angeles, CA 90045

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Appetizers Filet Mignon

Rosemary Potatoes Mixed Vegetables

Salad Dinner Rolls

Dessert

6:00pm Cocktail Hour 7:00pm Dinner

If you don't want a filet, you may request Salmon.

$15.00 per person

Please visit or call the club at 310-823-9717 to sign up.

Greetings Members:

Our Changing Of The Guard Dinner is Friday December 8th. Come & support your

2018 Officers & Directors.

Staff Commodores Nick Cecola & Ted Woolery are in the Galley.

They will be serving the following:

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KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

SUNDAY, DEC. 10th

11:30am - 1:30pm

Ho Ho Ho!

The annual Kid's Christmas Party is just a

week away!

All Kids from infants to 12 years of age

are welcome! There will be plenty of

activities including a Bouncy House,

Arts & Crafts, lunch & more!

Santa will also be making his way to PMYC!

You don't want to miss it! So bring the Kids,

the Grandkids & their friends too!

The sign up board is posted at the club. Please

list the Child's name & age. We need to get

an accurate head count.

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Simply bring an unwrapped toy

to the club, for either a boy or girl,

or both! Place it in one of the

collection boxes.

If you can't bring a toy, no problem.

Just put some money in an envelope

and write TOY DRIVE on it. Place it

through the slot on the door behind

the bar. We will do the shopping for

you!

Please do it by December 15th.

Our local Fire Department Station 110,

will be by the club to pick up the toys

that evening at the FND.

Thanks in advance to everyone who

helps a child in need this year. It is

very much appreciated.

Why not spread a little Holiday

cheer to some less fortunate

children.

TOY DRIVE

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Sunday, December 31

Dance To The Jeff Jeffries Band

More Information To Follow

BRING IN 2018

AT PMYC’S

NEW YEARS

EVE

CELEBRATION!

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PMYC ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT

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PMYC HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

As everyone knows, we have lost a dear

friend and the matriarch of PMYC

Helene Smith. Well, she was also the

"Aunt B" of Monday night football for the

past 12 years serving her delicious meals

that we all loved and enjoyed.

We are all going to miss that and the cooking

for the Kid’s Christmas party every year.

There is a void for Monday night football dinners and I want to thank Staff

Commodore Barrie Harnett for steeping up last week and Janae and Staff

Commodore Leslie Bond for this week. This is their second dinner of the

season.

Ms. Tina Michel is cooking in one week and Commodore Keith is doing his

2nd dinner the last week of MNF.

Next year we will put a list up for dinner and anyone interested, please sign

up. Keeping it simple or take out food is fine. Nothing elaborate and

expensive as a Friday Night dinner is the goal.

Thank You

PMYC Sports Committee

The Super Bowl pool will be out the weekend after New Years.

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The Friday Night Dinner Sign-up sheet is posted in the galley.

Sign up and show off your cooking talents or amaze us with an old

family favorite recipe! It's all about members getting together and

starting the weekend with good times, good food and good friends!

FRIDAY NIGHT

DINNER COOKS

wanted

Nearly every Friday night a PMYC

member volunteers to host dinner for

the membership.

They cook the meal in our professional

galley or bring in a meal created by a

local restaurant.

Prices usually run from $7 - $10/person,

depending on the fare served.

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PACIFIC MARINERS YACHT CLUB

OFFICER OF THE DAY

DECEMBER 2017

PLEASE CHECK THE

BOARD AT THE CLUB

FOR ANY CHANGES

FRIDAY: 6:00-9:00pm

SATURDAY/SUNDAY: 12:00-5:00pm

12/08/17 Monet, Darlena Changing of the Guard -

Need 2 OD

12/09/17 Lamay Scott

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12/16/17 Offermann Eddie

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Please don’t forget: Whether it is noon or midnight,

please make sure to close everything up if you are the

last person to leave the club. Here is a quick summary of

the closing process.

1. West Balcony. Make sure the white metal gate by the stairs is closed and

locked. Make sure the heaters are turned off. If there are any plastic cups, bottles,

cans, etc. on the tables, please throw them out. Lock the doors leading out to the

West balcony.

2. Back Room. Make sure all of the doors and windows are closed and locked.

Make sure the ceiling fans and lights are turned off.

3. Galley. Make sure all of the windows are closed and locked. Make sure the

burners on the stove and oven are turned off. Clean any dishes that may be in the

sink. If the garbage can is full, please take it out to the dumpster and put a new trash

bag in the garbage can. Make sure the lights are turned off.

4. Main Room. Make sure the fireplace is turned off. Push in all of the chairs and

stools. If there are any plastic cups, bottles, cans, etc. on the tables, please throw

them out. Make a ‘drop’, if necessary. Clean any glasses that may be in the sink.

Make sure the ceiling fans and lights are turned off. There are some security lights

that will not go out.

5. East Balcony. Make sure the heaters are turned off. If there are any plastic

cups, bottles, cans, etc. on the tables, please throw them out. Lock the doors

leading out to the East balcony.

Thanks for your help!

CLOSING PROCESS

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PMYC’S MASTER CALENDAR IS

POSTED AT THE CLUB.

An electronic version can also be found in

the Members - Only section of

pmyc.org

(please refer to the master calendar

located in the club in the case of any

discrepancies between the two)

From the 2017 Board and Staff Commodores...

In this wonderful season of giving, something to think about:

Have you “borrowed” anything from PMYC that you have

forgotten to return? How about a glass, a coffee cup, a plate or

bowl? Doesn’t ring a bell yet? How about kitchen utensils? Pots

and pans. Knives. Even salt and pepper shakers have walked out

the door. Yes, salt and pepper shakers! Books. The DVD and CD

collection is half of what used to be on the shelves. Take a look

around at home and bring them back where they belong.

You will feel good and...... It's the time of the year to do something

good!!!!!