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The Log The Official Publication Of The
Pacific Mariners Yacht Club
November 2015
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Photo courtesy of Tom Hall
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Glen Solomon - Commodore
Hello Everyone,
Hope you all enjoyed the Halloween celebrations. Deborah,
Gary and team tossed a frighteningly fun night of dancing,
costume contests, spiritual readings and live music. Thank you
Deborah for all the parties this year. You are amazing and have
a great team of people.
The elections are on. The ballots have been mailed out. Don’t
delay in returning your vote. If you have questions about some-
one on the ballot, please ask around. Someone will be able to
tell you a little bit about each of them.
We had two memorials at sea this month. We bid farewell to
Dave Peterson and John Grote. We’ll always remember them.
PMYC House Management was transferred from Candy Brown and Mike Blumenthal to
Barrie Harnett this month. I personally thank Candy, Mike and their team of doers for all the effort
they’ve put into our house these past five years. I also thank Barrie for stepping up to provide the
club his experienced hand in management of restaurants and bars.
Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the club this year for those that don’t go off to see their families.
Come to the club and share the Holiday with other Club members and watch some football.
December 11, 2015 will be the Changing of the Guard. This is a special night for the Club. Newly
elected Officers and Directors are sworn in this evening and we enjoy a nice dinner afterwards. Try
to attend. This is a once a year celebration.
The Christmas Parade is the very next day. PMYC Parade committee meetings are being
scheduled. If you have a creative side or want to simply be part of building out the presentation,
please watch your emails and get involved.
My term as Commodore is nearing its end. Let me say thank you for all the support and effort each
of you contributed these past two years. We have a great group of people, have lots of fun and
that is what PMYC is known for. Let’s keep the momentum.
Sincerely,
Glen Solomon Commodore 2015
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Curt Bersche - Rear Commodore
Thank you to all who have prepared a Friday Night
Dinner this year. It is very much appreciated and it is always
great to enjoy our club members’ fantastic culinary skills. The
Friday Night Dinner calendar is now filled through the end of the
year. Great job and thank you so much to everyone who
participated.
I would like you all to welcome our newest members who
were voted in to the Club in October: Raiff Pamplin and
Brenton Spies. When you see them up at the Club, please
introduce yourself and make them feel at home.
Thank you and we will see you at the Club or on the water!
Curt Bersche Rear Commodore
Membership Chairman
Raiff Pamplin
Brenton Spies
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Keith Mott - Fleet Captain
Greetings All, Well, a great year and fun cruises. Thank you to all who came out, helped out and supported the club cruises. They were fun and a great experience for all. Looking forward to next year’s cruises. Racing, well brace yourselves. Next year I am looking forward to seeing PMYC club members involved in the racing events next season and yes, I am thinking about getting in a couple as a crew member. As the fall season is upon us and we are using our boats less, now might be the best time to get your boat out the
water and get it serviced. One advantage about Sunny Cali is that boats here do not have to be hulled out and winterized like our Eastern counterparts. Have a Safe and fun Thanksgiving with your families.
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Sam Edwards - Port Captain
Hello Everyone,
Unfortunately, my work has kept me away from the club for the entire month of October. I am currently in NYC for the Marathon then off to Philadelphia for some Hockey and Basketball before I can get back to the west coast. I won’t be back there for another couple of weeks. I have tried to keep in touch with what is happening around the Club. Not always an easy thing.
This time of year the cruising visitors to our docks tapers off. But party season spins up. The club puts on some pretty good parties, so let’s try to attend these events and have a
good time.
The OD schedule has been completed through the end of the year. Please look at it to see if you are on there. If you cannot make the schedule try to find someone to fill in for you or switch with someone. Every member is obligated to this duty. Please contact me at [email protected]
Port Captain
Sam Edwards
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
OFFICIAL CHILI COOK-OFF RULES
Set-up begins at 1:00 pm/Judging begins at 4:00 p.m.
Winners will be announced at the Main Stage at 5:30 p.m.
Why are we having a Chili Cook-off at PMYC?
We like to eat and hang out together! A couple of times a year we plan events that give individuals
and families a chance to simply have fun with each other. This is a great opportunity to invite
friends who wouldn’t necessarily attend a Yacht Club, so bring them by and let them enjoy the
festival.
Chili is defined as any kind of meat or combination of meats cooked with chili peppers, various
other spices and other ingredients. (Beans are allowed.)
All entries must identify the main ingredient. (Beef/venison/veggie/elk/etc.)
This chili cook-off is for cooks who enjoy making great tasting chili and want to be recognized for
their superb culinary skills. Feel free to let your hair down, dress up, wear a costume and just have
fun* (see awards).
Contestants are encouraged, (not required) to name their chili and decorate their cooking area to
reflect the name and theme and/or costumes. There is an award for best booth.
Contestants are responsible for their own cooking means, however the chili is not required to be
cooked on site. If cooking on site, no wood or coals are allowed. A fire extinguisher is encouraged.
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Contestants are encouraged to pre-register in order to enter contest. If submitted by Friday night,
November 13 before 12 midnight, Entry fees will be waived.
There will be a $5.00 entry fee for registration after that deadline. Contestants may enter more
than 1 batch of chili.
The cost for attendees is $1.00 for adults. 15 years and younger eat for free.
Each team chef is exempt/ prep chefs and posse’ must pay the $1.00.
Side-salad and cornbread will be provided.
Each attendee will be given a cup for tasting from the committee with payment with 2 tickets
(1st and 2
nd place) for people choice awards
Contestants are responsible for supplying all of their own utensils and products relating to their
chili. (Cups and spoons will be supplied to the public.) Provide your own condiments to
compliment your chili. It is your responsibility to maintain proper temperature for serving.
Each contestant must cook a minimum of 4 quarts. 1 small container will be supplied for the
judges and the rest for public consumption.
Each contestant will be assigned a “Contest Number” by the official Chief Scorekeeper. Each
contestant will be supplied a container with a number on the bottom. Teams should verify that
number. This container will be given to the Judges.
The decisions of the Judges are final.
Each contestant is responsible for cleaning up their area at the end of the day.
JUDGING
TEXTURE: Texture of the meat shall not be too tough or too mushy.
FLAVOR: The chili should have good flavoring and chili taste, (not too hot or too mild).
CONSISTENCY: Chili should be a smooth combination of meat and gravy, (not too thick or
too thin).
SPICE: Blending of spices and how well they complement the meat will be judged.
AROMA: This will be the personal preference of the judges.
COLOR: The submitted chili should look appetizing.
Judges / people will be giving away 3 awards
*Fan Favorite / People’s Choice
*Best Booth Theme and Decorations
*Best Overall Taste (Grand prize)
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PMYC ANNUAL COMEDY
NIGHT SAT, NOVEMBER 21st 2015
@ 7pm
MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDA
Hosted by PMYC's own Tony Milazzo
Ratpack Comedy - National Headliners from TV: Joey Medina "Latin Kings of Comedy", Showtime, Comedy Central
Jodi Miller America's Got Talent, Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately Francisco Ramos - Jimmy Kimmel Live, First Family, Rio - voice of lead marmoset, NBC Last
Comic Standing, NEW Tribeca Rusty Dooley (see next page)
Plus Surprise Guests
Deadline to reserve & pay ahead is Nov. 14
1. To reserve: email [email protected]
2. Place check behind glass door at the Club in an envelope
marked Tony Milazzo, Comedy Night & how many in party
$25 Advance Reservation/$35 At The Door
This Show Always Sells Out
ADULTS ONLY
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Rusty Dooley TV CREDITS Comedy Central, Stump the Millionaire, 8 Guys and Tosh.0 . Rusty Dooley is one of today's hottest rising comedians. His high concept, high energy comedy leaves audiences gasping for air around the country and internationally. He recently returned from a world tour with Russell Peters, performing sold out shows in 5,000 seat theaters in the Far East and India. His visual style and theatrical show cross all language barriers. Dooley honed his craft at the Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip. His love for movies and passion for comedy have combined and developed over a 10-year period, and the result is Dooley's act as it is today. Where better to develop an act built around
movie scenes than Hollywood? Originally from Chicago, Dooley moved to Los Angeles in 1999. He showcased at all the local clubs and became a fixture at the Laugh Factory, Dublin's, and of course, the Comedy Store. The bar was set pretty high for him as he was forced to follow some of the biggest names in the business on stage every night. Even though he was the newcomer, it did not take long for the veterans to see the way he could get a crowd pumped up with his animated style and whirlwind blend of props and costumes. Nobody wanted any part of following him, nobody. Dooley was recently voted the Funniest Comic by 944 Magazine. He currently has a deal with Miramax Films to produce a one hour comedy DVD. His show features comedic scenes from classic films such as Top Gun, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Terminator, Jurassic Park, Alien, Batman, Braveheart and many more. His act stands out from that of a traditional comedian. Dooley takes his audiences on an adventure not soon forgotten. Catch him when you can.
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR
THANKSGIVING DINNER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
4:00 pm
Hosts: Roxann & Curt Bersche
Turkey Will Be Provided
Guests: Please bring a side dish or dessert
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SAVE THE DATE
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS
PARTY
SANTA IS COMING TO
PMYC
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
More Information To Follow
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I had a great time at our Halloween party and send out a big thanks to all who attended this year. As usual I was so impressed with all the costumes.
We had the usual guests. Witches, Monsters, Pirates you name it! Mr. Spock & Aurora and Donald Trump came too!
The guests enjoyed having their fortunes read by our own Medium Tamar. She sees great things for all of us! Any word on who’s gonna win the Super Bowl this year? Everyone danced into the wee hours to The Charmers band. My footsies were feeling it the next day!
Our costume winners were Terry & Wendi Matchett for Best Couple. Gary Panas AKA Donald Trump was the winner for Funniest. Leslie Bond got Most Creative and Greg Charles got the Scariest.
A big thank you to Carol Butte & Michael Murbarger, our bartenders for the evening. Special thanks to our celebrity guest Donald Trump for working the door.
Deborah Pitt
Entertainment Chairman
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HALLOWEEN PARTY
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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Is one of Pacific Mariners Yacht Club’s
great traditions. Nearly every Friday
night (exceptions include cruise weekends
or a big event on Saturday) 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-$12 per person,
depending on the fare served.
If you would like to prepare a Friday Night
Dinner, please contact Rear Commodore
Curt Bersche [email protected]
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!
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PACIFIC MARINERS YACHT CLUB
Dates: Member Name
November 01, 2015 12-5pm
Gregory Charles
November 06,2015 6-9pm Eric Heimbold
November 07, 2015 12-5pm
Josie Soto
November 8, 2015 6-9pm Tatiana Burton
November 13,2015 6-9pm Sam Edwards
November 14, 2015 12-5pm
Pam Johnson
November 15, 2015 12-5pm
Louis Sepe
November 20,2015 6-9pm JACK RACKLIFFE
November 21, 2015 12-5pm
Mike Samuelsen
November 22, 2015 12-5pm
Greg Kevorkian
November 27, 2015 6-9pm James Jones
November 28, 2015 12-5pm
Mary Wichser
November 29, 2015 12-5pm
Scott McCullough
December 04, 2015 6-9pm Dimitri Vitkoff
December 05, 2015 12-5pm
Wendi Steinthal
December 06, 2015 12-5pm
Karen Ellis
December 11, 2015 6-9pm Bob Gonzales
December 12, 2015 12-5pm
Scott Lemay
December 13, 2015 12-5pm
Michael Petersen
December 18, 2015 6-9pm Alan Rock
December 19, 2015 12-5pm
Patrick Duffy
December 20, 2015 12-5pm
Mike Elia
December 25, 2015 6-9pm No Officer of the Day
December 26, 2015 12-5pm
Volunteer requested
December 27, 2015 12-5pm
Volunteer requested
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Jim Dalby
C: 310-702-6543
P: 310-305-9192
F: 310-305-9186
Now Available in Paperback, Kindle and Nook
A novel by PMYC member David Ammons
"Once Upon A Time In The 60s"
Available at barnesandnoble.com or Amazon.com Use the search window at either site
and type in the ISBN # 9781495807619 for details
or to order
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Please contact: Roxann
My name is Albert A. Correia. Many of my happiest days were as a member of PMYC in the 70s
and the 80s. In fact, you may still have a chair there with my name on it. That was a long time
ago, but we bought some pretty good chairs. I've been living in Costa Rica for twenty years, so.
I haven't been around the marina much in recent years. My latest novel, "Seeking Safe Harbor"
was published in late August. As the title suggests, it takes place on the water. It is a "thriller"
that involves a cruising family caught in the South Seas when WWIII, a nuclear holocaust, erupts..
Lots of action. The family, by the way, are on a 41 ft. ketch, which is what I had in the days I was
in the marina. In fact, it was on your wall for years (The Terrific Taiwan Turkey Tussle).
If you're wondering what has happened with "Seeking Safe Harbor," since it was published seven
weeks ago, the news has all been good. It has been in the top one hundred on Amazon's
"Sea Adventures" from the start and hasn't been out of the top twenty for over two weeks. It was
at No. 7 a few days ago, and right now is at No. 13 (it changes every hour).
Thanks again for allowing me to attend the Friday night dinner. It was great to spend a few hours
at a place that has provided me with great memories. And, thanks to the members who picked up
copies of the book. They helped get it to where it is on the "hit list."
