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Fall is always a welcome season in my household and with fall comes my favorite holiday of the year Thanksgiving. I like Thanksgiving because it’s an inflection that brings closure to the seasons harvest while spending time with those we appreciate most. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on so many things that we are thankful for and we truly have much for which to be thankful. I for one am thankful to have been in a position to contribute to this wonderful club these past years and the particular honor to see the Admiral off on his final voyage. I’m thankful that the summer really did arrive this year, though I admit that like many of you I had my doubts. Ultimately, I had a couple fantastic cruises, spending two weeks out with such nice weather that we spent every night on the hook but one. I’m also very thankful for that last two feet of water under our keel coming out of Fisherman’s bay at low tide! As we start to usher in a new bridge for 2012, I’d first like to thank our bridge this year for their tireless dedication and hard work. Likewise, the numerous other volunteers that have helped with our mini-events, merchandise sales, pancake mixing, burger flipping, drink pouring, website monitoring, picture taking, rendezvous shopping, music playing, griddle toting, vendor managing, tent negotiating, storage unit cleaning and rendezvous stuff hauling and the million other times people have jumped in to help. Oh, and for those who braved the economy, high fuel prices, last minute repairs and the weather this year to come together as a group, we appreciate you too! Finally, I’d just like to shout out to those this year that we missed due to illness. We miss you and look forward to seeing you again. The club is just not the same without you. Inside this issue: Messages from the Bridge Page 1 - 6 Canadian Tollycruisers Page 9 New Members Page 7 Advertisers Page 10 - 19 Upcoming Events Page 8 Boating Club News November 2011 A Message from your 2011 Commodore - Brett Peck

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Page 1: A Message from your 2011 Commodore - Brett Peck

Fall is always a welcome season in my household and with fall comes my favorite holiday of the year Thanksgiving. I like Thanksgiving because it’s an inflection that brings closure to the seasons harvest while spending time with those we appreciate most.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on so many things that we are thankful for and we truly have much for which to be thankful. I for one am thankful to have been in a position to contribute to this wonderful club these past years and the particular honor to see the Admiral off on his final voyage.

I’m thankful that the summer really did arrive this year, though I admit that like many of you I had my doubts. Ultimately, I had a couple fantastic cruises, spending two weeks out with such nice weather that we spent every night on the hook but one. I’m also very thankful for that last two feet of water under our keel coming out of Fisherman’s bay at low tide!

As we start to usher in a new bridge for 2012, I’d first like to thank our bridge this year for their tireless dedication and hard work. Likewise, the numerous other volunteers that have helped with our mini-events, merchandise sales, pancake mixing, burger flipping, drink pouring, website monitoring, picture taking, rendezvous shopping, music playing, griddle toting, vendor managing, tent negotiating, storage unit cleaning and rendezvous stuff hauling and the million other times people have jumped in to help. Oh, and for those who braved the economy, high fuel prices, last minute repairs and the weather this year to come together as a group, we appreciate you too!

Finally, I’d just like to shout out to those this year that we missed due to illness. We miss you and look forward to seeing you again. The club is just not the same without you.

Inside this issue:

Messages from the Bridge Page 1 - 6 Canadian Tollycruisers Page 9

New Members Page 7 Advertisers Page 10 - 19

Upcoming Events Page 8

Boating Club News

November 2011

A Message from your 2011 Commodore - Brett Peck

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November 2011

A Message from your 2012 Commodore - Bob Erwin

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Welcome back, all. Hope everyone had a great summer of cruising and general Tollying about.

This is my first correspondence post Vice cum Commodore. Incoming Commodore….sounds

like a bad naval warzone joke. I would like to think of the position more as akin to a transient

moorage. Sometimes the marina is a wonderful place, full of cheerful people, fine weather, and

a nice gift bag. Other times, the docks can be a little rough, the current wants to push you off

the pier, and your slip is the one where the electrical box caught fire the week before. And,

ultimately, you know that there is always someone coming

in behind to take your berth. As I am sure the Past Commodores can tell you,

when the posted check out time comes, you don’t dally, hoping the dock boss

doesn’t come down too early to remind you it’s time to go. No, I think by then,

you have enjoyed your stay (it is boating after all), and it’s time to let someone

else take the helm while you sit back and open the Waggoners’ to advise on the

next possible marinas.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in The Club getting to this point, where I am the guy idling in the fairway while

Brett and Rhonda hastily pack up Nessie and Halie, I smile, wave, and tell them “hey, take your time, no worries.” For

some odd reason they look back, with a knowing (yet scary) look between them, curt wave, and say with a grin,

“yeah…no worries.” And, I must say, I have no worries. Having the support of a great Bridge and THE BEST boating

club EVER, I feel this is going to be the year I get one of those good marinas!

As many of you know, I enjoy family, and, over the years, the Tollycraft Boating Club has become part of my family. I

have met some wonderful people, had some fabulous times and great adventures. I have also had the unique

opportunity to work with some very smart folks the last several years while on the Bridge. I have had the chance to

meet with and solicit soundly heeded advice from past Bridge members as well. This, to me, is the extended family

that helps keep this club strong and enjoyable. There is a passion for not only boating and the boats (of course), but

also for the camaraderie that develops within the membership. One only needs come to an event, log onto the Forum,

or see another member on the water to take in the family experience. I hope, as your next Commodore, I can be part

of that same experience for all the present and future members.

And, of course, we lost the Patriarch of the Family this year. It was a

sad occasion, yet Tolly’s passing showed us that enjoying the things in

life that make us happy is truly the way forward. As was his wish for

the Seattle, Canadian and Portland Clubs, we will continue forward,

promoting fun and family as well as smugly showing off the best boats

on the water.

As always, we will be putting on some of the best rendezvous’ on the

water, culminating in this year’s annual Roche Harbor event:

Tollyween! Be sure to keep an eye on the Forum and the newsletters

for posted events and dates.

Incoming as I am, I would like to send a particular thank you to

Outgoing Brett Peck. His hard work and dedication to the Club has

shown well. He has been a good mentor, friend and sounding board.

All in all, a Commodore. As he is warming up his engines to leave the

slip, he still has the common courtesy to hail me on the radio and, with

what can only be described as a wily verbal smile, lets me know that I

am responsible for any damage my wake may cause. Brett, as we say

back on the west side of the Channel, “Slainte”!

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If one word could describe our summer weather this year…….dismal comes to my mind. The coldest spring and summer on record. Yet, don’t despair, the La Nina weather pattern is forecasted to hit us and guess what? Wait…….here it comes……… wait…….Dismal. Yea!!!!! The crowd goes wild from the great news!…… Cheers and applause! In a recent boating publication I was reading, there was an

advertisement and in large and bold font it read, “It’s been a short summer and winter is on the way……But it’s not all bad news.” If you’re a warm weather summer monger like I am, you probably share the same sentiment with how I feel about our short summer season this year. This year I had fully expected to utilize our boat and in anticipation moved our boat up north to Anacortes to cruise the San Juan Islands this summer. Hoping for the usual balmy weather that the Pacific Northwest provides in the high 70’s (note the tone of sarcasm) for the duration of the summer, I installed a stereo on the flybridge of the boat so we could enjoy listening to music while we cruised. Earlier this summer I stocked the boat with food and libations and a portable icemaker then waited for nice weather and then waited, I waited and waited and waited. When summer weather finally arrived we experienced roughly two weeks of suitable summer weather. Most of the food and booze was consumed on the boat while I worked on the boat and not our anticipated cruises. Now back to reality, Quick …time to winterize the boat because it’s turning cold outside. OK off my soap box. Enough said! Our family managed to squeeze in a few nice cruises, visiting a few marinas and anchoring out this summer. One time when we were anchored out and soaking a few crab pots, we received a visit by two other Tollycraft members with their boats and the next thing I knew, we were sharing the contents of all of our combined crab pots and enjoying good wine, bread and the catch of the day! What a fantastic time. Boating, food and wine!

One of my boating projects that I completed this summer was not to our Tollycraft but to a new vessel that I undertook building in my garage. This was a quick weekend project that included the launch and customary breaking of champagne/cheap beer on the bow celebrating the launching. Earlier this summer I had purchased aluminum pontoon floats to build a small pontoon boat to enjoy. As a building contractor by profession, I have been building our “dream home” over the last few years where our home resides on a small lake. When the weather cooperated and the sun was shining,

we would load up the boat with tasty treats and libations and cruise the shoreline. When we had company we would raft another craft to its side and off we went to soak up the sun. At least we tried to wring out every bit enjoyment of summer. This summer, the Tollycraft boating club experienced a smaller group up at Roche Harbor this year. I assume it could have been the associated high fuel costs and the lack luster economy contributing to the factor. Most of us are holding vessels are not worth what we paid for them several years ago. I’ve seen some wonderful boats on the market for bargain base-ment prices. If lenders are indeed loaning funds for purchases, now is a good time to buy. The opposite rings true for those trying to sell in a down economy. The values will increase again when the economy improves. The value of owning a boat that forces you to relax and enjoy is priceless, although hard to swallow when it goes unused. For me, a pledge for a new year’s resolution will be to try and find time to utilize our boat more! This year we lost a dear friend and founder of the Tollycraft Corporation. Tolly celebrated one hundred years of life, and he was very fortunate to have many friends that shared his passion in life. He will be missed, yet he left a legacy with thou-sands of vessels with his name on them. I want to thank our outgoing Commodore, Brett Peck and his wife Rhonda for organizing such a memorable summer event at Roche Harbor, and going the extra mile with the planning of Tolly’s 100th birthday party, along with organizing his wishes to be remembered. I’m looking forward to this year working with the bridge and want to extend a warm thank you, welcoming the new bridge members. It looks like a fun year is ahead of us. In addition, I want to thank the Tollycraft boating club members that volunteer each year and assist in supporting the club. Without your assistance, we would have no club. Remember when you see another Tollycraft boat owner, talk to them about the club and invite them to join. Have a great Holiday season and see you on the water! Mike McCormick

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A Message from your 2012 Vice Commodore - Mike McCormick

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Greetings!

We had a great a summer cruising season though it seems that it was a tad short. Keeping our

boat up in Anacortes made it easy for us to get out and about the San Juans on weekend jaunts.

The time we spend on the water is so precious to us, and living in the Great Northwest is definitely

a blessing. So along with all the glorious scenery of the sound and the green lush mountains, we

do see our fair share of rain. Although technically it is fall, it sure feels like winter is upon us! We use our 26’ for

winter cruising as it is canvas enclosed and easier to keep warm on these cold days. We don’t get out as often as we

like as we still are working for a living, fortunately. We do have big plans for cruising once we retire. Northern Brit-

ish Columbia, Alaska, the Great Loop mainly the Eastern Seaboard, are a few of the destinations we have on our list.

But until then, we are very happy cruising around Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. We

look forward to seeing some of you in Poulsbo at the beginning of December and those of

you we have not yet met, we will in time. The way the economy is going we will meet you all

long before we retire!

November Page 4

A Message from your 2012 Rear Commodore - Lori Potts

A Message from your Immediate Past Commodore - Cara Clark

Wow, my five years on the Bridge has really flown by! I want to thank everyone

for their support during my time on the Tollycraft Boating Club Bridge. It’s

been a fun and exciting experience. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know

many great Tollyclub members—that’s the best part of being on the Bridge!

There is a lot of work and organization that goes into keeping this club viable,

but I believe it is worth the effort to provide all of us an opportunity to get together and enjoy our

extraordinary boats. I ask that you continue to support our club and the new Bridge members. Con-

sider joining the Bridge—it’s fun and a great way to give back to your Tollyclub. We need to work together to guarantee this

unique, wonderful club continues the tradition started 23 years ago by some dedicated, enthusiastic Tolly owners at the

first rendezvous in Port Ludlow in 1988.

It was a fabulous summer of boating for me. I was able to spend more than 50 days cruising on my Tolly 30 Sport Cruiser,

Enough Time. I enjoyed several cruises with boating friends to the San Juans and Gulf Islands. The highlight of the summer

was a cruise to the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound with Larry and Jan Schnetzky on their awesome Tolly 53,

Scruples III. I also attended the Canadian Tollycruiser Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbor in September—that is an event you

don’t want to miss! The theme was “Gilligan’s Island and McHale’s Navy.” For you Gilligan’s Island fans, the USS Minnow

made an appearance and was available for tours and cruising—what a classic boat! Big applause to all the Canadian

Tollycruisers for a fabulous event—once again!

I’m sure many of you plan to do some winter cruising—I was out with Tolly friends on Enough Time last Sunday on one of

those perfect fall days—calm wind and full sun. Fall and winter cruising is a great chance to enjoy the water without the

crowds. It sure beats sitting on the couch watching it rain! I look forward to seeing you on the water and at our Tollyclub

events.

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Greetings to all. I'm Mark Wilson, your incoming 1st Trustee. My wife Linda and I started our Tollycraft adventure 3 1/2 years ago with the purchase of a 1979 Tollycraft 26, assembly line number 699, named the R&R II. Our previous boating experience was occasional bareboat chartering and a share in a Chriscraft runabout. Prior to buying our boat, I started following the Tollyclub website. I was very impressed by the amount of information freely shared through the website forum. This information helped me a lot in the decision to buy a Tolly. There are many fine boats a person could own today, but the value

relative to cost, along with the assurance of shared, hands-on experience for maintenance and improvement projects from a generous group of club enthusiasts make the total Tollycraft value very hard to beat. 3 1/2 years ago our boat would have been described at best as "very needy". With help and advice from new friends we've met through the club, we have worked through many of its issues. I still have a healthy list of pending projects, but we are spending increasingly more days on the boat each year. This year we enjoyed 35 days on the water, including 2 trips to Canada! Linda and I have attended most of the Tollyclub gatherings since joining. The mini-cruises give me that extra impetus to wrap up the latest project and get out and enjoy the boat. They are also a great way get to know our fellow Tolly fans a little better. This is an amazing group of people with very diverse occupations, life experiences and political views. We won't always find common ground on non-Tolly discussion themes or even agreement on the best sealant choice for the same boat project, but there is always an air of mutual respect for that other person who took time off from his or her busy life to cross the water to learn something new, offer something to share or just to spend time with treasured friends. I look forward to participating on the Bridge and learning more about how this great organization works.

November Page 5

A Message from your 2012 Trustee - Mark Wilson

A Message from your 2012 Secretary - Stephanie Warden Hi, I am your new Secretary and thought I would introduce myself since I am also a relatively new Tollycraft Club member. I retired last year, after 25 years working as a land use attorney in local government, the last 10 years, as the Planning Director for King County. My husband, Len is also retired, after working 35 years in the hydraulic and pneumatic distribution business, and selling the company in 2007. We purchased our 1992 34’ Tolly “Diamond Jack” this past spring after an exhaustive search. You know how those searches go. First you start with a vague idea about the size and type of boat and a list of “must-haves”; fly bridge, and certain electronics and controls for Len, and a real shower, centerline

V-berth, and propane oven/stove for me. We found a 34’ Tolly early in our search and it contained most of the requirements, but not all, so we starting focusing on that particular boat type and size but looking for one that was better equipped. Then along the way we got distracted with way bigger and newer boats. But reality checks about the added fuel and moorage costs of bigger boats, not to mention the added purchase price of a newer boat, kept leading us back to the 34’ Tolly. Plus we really liked the classic lines of the Tollycrafts and Len and his family had owned a succession of Tollycrafts in the 1970’s and 80’s. Then, early last fall, we found the perfect 34’ Tolly in Roche Harbor, but were unsuccessful in negotiating a deal. During the winter, our enthusiasm for boat shopping waned, but picked up again in early spring. We then were about to make an offer on another 34’ Tolly when we discovered that the boat we had previously tried to purchase in Roche Harbor was now moored in Seattle and we could, in fact see it from our Lake Union condo. Feeling like the stars were properly aligned this time, we rene-gotiated the deal and were successful this time. So on April Fool’s Day 2011, an appropriate date because only fools buy pow-er boats in this economy, we christened the “Diamond Jack”. So what about the name “Diamond Jack”? You are thinking it has something to do with a good poker hand or a lucky roll in Las Vegas. You would be wrong. The boat is named after my father Jack who was in the diamond business in New York City for over 75 years. When he died in 2008 at the age of 98, he was the last original tenant in the Empire State Building (which opened in 1931). He was also a lifetime boater, sailing his 50’ Gulf Star Ketch from Connecticut to Florida every fall and back north in the spring, up until his late 80’s. I grew up in Connecticut boat-ing on Long Island Sound and we always had an assortment of power and sailboats. So it seemed fitting to name the boat after my father, Diamond Jack, who throughout his long life was always in search of new and fun boating adventures. And the parallel to Tolly, who had recently turned 100 when we purchased our Tollycraft earlier this year, was also apparent.

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A Message from your 2011 Treasurer - Bruce Wittmann November 2011 Page 6

Out with the Old: It is hard to believe, but in less than two months

2011 will come to a close and so will my term as Treasurer of the

Tollycraft Boating Club. I was fortunate to serve 2+ years with a

very creative, talented, and hard working group of Bridge members

who have done a great job during an eventful time in Tollyclub

history.

In with the New: As we usher in the New Year, let’s welcome your new Treasure, Ann Freiberger!

Ann is school teacher with accounting experience, as well as a delightful person and team player who will be an excellent

Treasurer. Not only will you be impressed with your new treasurer, but you will be equally impressed with your new

Bridge; I am excited about the talented people who have stepped up to serve our Club!

Treasurer’s Fun Facts: The following is my attempt at “everything you always wanted to know about the Tollyclub, but

were afraid to ask”…or maybe you just really don’t want to know about this stuff…

1. Our Tollyclub has 211 current members, including 39 new members in 2011.

2. We have members in 19 states and 4 Canadian Provinces (including Alberta (1), British Columbia (31), Ontario

(1) and the Yukon Territories (1)…watch out for the ice!

3. The award for the member the furthest from the Pacific Northwest goes to our member in Perth, Australia!

4. By far and away, the state of Washington is home to the most Club members, next are: British Columbia (31),

Oregon (12), California (11), Alaska (5), and three each from Texas, Montana, Michigan, and Florida.

5. About those membership numbers… TBC0432 is the number for our newest member and the first member-

ship number is TBC0001 (yes, #1 belongs to Mr. Tollefson). This suggests that there have been at least 432

current and former Club members.

6. It’s all about the boats, so which Tollycraft models are most popular with members? Members own more 26’

Sedans (58) than any other model. The next most popular are: 34’ (48), 30’ (32) with a tie between the 37’s and

48’s at 30 each, then 40’ (26), 44’ (24) and 43’ (15).

Finally, I would like to offer a sincere “thank you” to all the folks that helped me in a variety of ways during the past two

years; you made my days as Treasurer an enjoyable experience that I will always remember…thanks!

A Message from your 2012 Treasurer - Ann Freiberger

Hi, Fellow Tollyclubbers:

After several years as a member of this organization, I am honored to be your new treasurer. Under the fine tutorship of Bruce Wittmann, past treasurer, I am learning the ins and outs of keeping up with nearly 200 members, several events, and all that entails. This is a great group of boaters and I will work hard to do a good job; please be patient as I learn the system. Please let me know what I can do to serve you better and keep the business end of things running smoothly. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you better as we work together to have another great year on the water!

See you out there,

Ann Freiberger

Island Skipper

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Boat Name Member Name Located Length Year

ROCKY Tom Cartwright & Teresa Wright Seattle, WA 26 1976

SPIRIT WALKER Jay Fisher Renton, WA 36 1964

PHOEBE Tom & Sylvia Stinson Freeland, WA 34 1977

WHATCHA NEED Jim & Cindy Briggs Port Orchard, WA 34 1977

HARDWAY Ken & Carol O’Neill Normandy Park, WA 37 1985

ALASKAN DREAM John & Debra Mackie Soldotna, AK 40 1973

TEXAS TOLLY Jimmy & Candi Johnson Blaine, WA 34 1989

MAXWELL HOUSE Bruce & Joan Maxwell Salt Lake City, UT 30 1974

TURANDOT David Smith Shorewood, WI 30 1985

LUCKY PENNY Fritz Pleier Wasilla, AK 30 1979

THE OFFICE III Lynn & Dottie Dupuy Aurora, OH 40 1987

IMPERATA John & Sheri Schwab Kennewick, WA 30 1980

PACIFIC TIME Dan & Tsugi Rivera Olympia, WA 48 1992

SEA NOTE Steve & Shelly Stovall Steilacoom, WA 28 1968

JAMBO Jim & Carol Dorney Woodinville, WA 26 1979

WATERCRESS Stuart Kiehl Santa Rosa, CA 26 1976

RUMMER Ron & Daryl Ann Dawes Grosse Pointe, MI 44 1988

FIRST DOWN Jerry & Sandy Harris Mill Creek, WA 34 1975

RE: LAX Eric & Bonnie Heatzig Boca Raton, FL 44 1990

GYPSY David Lezak Portland, OR 38 1968

QUIT WISHIN Steve & Cathy Gagnon Helena, MT 34 1990

LA DOLCE VITA Judy Yri Mount Vernon, WA 30

Here is a list of NEW MEMBERS that have joined since May!Here is a list of NEW MEMBERS that have joined since May!

November 2011

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Poulsbo Cruise - Yule Fest 12/2 - 12/4

The December mini in Poulsbo, The “Yule Fest and Christmas Bazaar” is rapidly approaching! Come join us and get into the Christmas Spirit! For many years now we have been gathering the first weekend of December in Poulsbo. The first couple of years every-one came by boat. As the weather changes …sometimes rain, sometimes snow, those who didn’t boat over have opted to drive over. If you do a Poulsbo “search” you will find there are many options for motels and hotels. As usual we have reserved the small room located on the dock for our Annual Friday night ―White Elephant gift ex-change and potluck. The Friday night potluck will start around 6 pm, followed by the gift exchange. Typically Saturday evening we make reservations at a restaurant and go out. That location this year is at Burrata Bistro at 6 pm. I’ll need to have an accurate count as to who will be going so the restaurant can be prepared. We look forward to seeing the regulars as well as some new faces so please RSVP if you are interested. Everyone is responsible for his or her own reservations whether it is on the marina or at the inn. The phone number for the Poulsbo Marina is 360-779-9905. Boat decorating is encouraged!

The Yule Fest schedule is as follows: When: Saturday December 3rd from 10am to 4pm Where: Sons of Norway Lodge located at 18891 Front Street Hand crafted items, bake booth, lefse, Christmas bread and much, much more! Food will also be available. Then start-

ing at 4pm in the park way will be the Yule Fest. There will be; Christmas mu-sic, games, walking and dancing around

the Christmas tree, music by Vestre Sund Mannskor and North Kitsap High School band and choir and Free Horse and

Wagon rides! At 5pm the torchlight parade with the Vikings bringing the Lucia Bride in by boat. Bonfire, tree lighting

and Father Christmas greeting the children. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot cider and much, much more will be available.

November 2011

Upcoming Events

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Cruise

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Canadian Tollycruisers Update

23 RD ANNUAL CANADIAN TOLLYCRUISERS RENDEZVOUS

Well, the weather didn’t cooperate this year but nevertheless, about 70 Tollycrafts descended on Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island in September for several days’ festivities. The first boats arrived on Tuesday and those folks said “IT SHOULD BE TOLLY WEEK” Most of the rest of the fleet rolled in on Wednesday and Thursday. Marge Fulton had, again, created Dock Signs for every finger in the marina highlighting the Theme. For those who arrived on Wednesday they enjoyed MARGARITA NIGHT as a warm up for the weekend. On Thursday there was a corn roast and Rib Night. ON Friday, while the Ladies enjoyed a catered lunch in the pavilion, the guys munched on some great hot dogs under the tent. A pot Luck reception got under way in the evening. We were glad to have ordered a large tent again this year as there was a fair amount of rain in the area.

The theme this year was ‘GILLIGAN’S ISLAND’ and there were many Gilligans, some Captains and even a bunch of Gingers. But probably the hit of the weekend was the Saturday morning arrival of the original SS MINNOW, the yacht that was on the Gilligan’s Island TV series. She is owned by QUALITY FOODS on Vancouver Island and she has been meticulously restored to

Bristol condition. SS MINNOW is a 1964 38’ Wheeler, built in Brooklyn New York. Everyone had the opportunity to tour the vessel and three couples won a draw and enjoyed a cruise around the bay on board. The SS MINNOW is spectacular and there could not have been a more appropriate ‘non Tolly’ to attend our rendezvous.

The Minnow was not the only classic there. Larry & Jan Schnetzky who cruise on SCRUPLES III a 53 Tolly, towed the SCRUPLES IV into the marina. She is a Tollycraft runabout that has been beautifully restored. Larry spent much time taking groups of enthusiasts harbour. It was a great addition to the fleet. In between all this boating fun, a catered lunch featuring fruit salad and BBQ Pulled Pork

Buns was served under the tent. Before and after lunch a large group enjoyed participating in an onshore Poker Run organized by Bud Cooper and his team. And on both Thursday and Friday nights Steve Monrad played his guitar and sang in the cockpit of his Tolly ‘JOLLY MON’ to the delight of many. At the annual Saturday night BBQ, raffle prizes were distributed and a framed drawing by Mr. TOLLY was auctioned off by Jay Hartland who again was a great auctioneer. Pancakes and Mimosa were served on Sunday morning before everyone headed for home. Great boats, great people & great food made for another wonderful rendezvous!

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Tollycraft Boating Club c/o Bruce Wittmann, Treasurer

21609 23rd St CT E

Lake Tapps, WA 98391

New Membership/Renewal Form

(or … renew online .. www.tollyclub.com)

Name____________________________ Spouse’s Name__________________

Address______________________________________________________________

City_________________________ State_____________ Zip__________________

Phone#______________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address______________________________________________________

Vessel Name__________________ Model______________________________

Hull Number (TYL)______________ Length_________ Year_____________

Would you like to receive information or special offers from our Club

Vendors and sponsors?

It is allowable to use my email address

It is allowable to use my mailing address

$70 First Year Membership - Includes Roster, Newsletters,

Name Tags & Tollycraft Burgee

$50 Renewal - Includes Roster and Newsletters

Send Form with Payment to:

Tollycraft Boating Club

c/o Bruce Wittmann, Treasurer

21609 23rd St CT E

Lake Tapps, WA 98391

2011 Tollycraft

Boating Club Officers Brett Peck Commodore

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Bob Erwin Vice Commodore

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Mike McCormick Rear Commodore

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Lori Potts Trustee

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Larry Coffey Secretary

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Bruce Wittmann Treasurer

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Cara Clark I/P Commodore

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Rhonda Peck Newsletter

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