May 2013 Latitude N 30°21.65 - Longitude W 89°05.35

St. Patrick Catholic High School Sailing Team went undefeated throughout the two days of racing for the Mississippi High School Team Racing Championship Results: St. Patrick 8 wins, Ocean Springs 4 wins, St. Stanislaus 4 wins, Gulfport 3 wins, Long Beach 1 win.

Paul Murphy

11531 Treelawn St.

Gulfport, MS 39503

Frank Moseley

2576 Brighton Circle

Biloxi, MS 39531

Randall Jackson

11569 Briarstone Pl

Gulfport, MS 39503

Amanda Chappell

19 40th St.

Gulfport, MS 39507

Chelsea Grow

750 E. Second St.

Pass Christian, MS 39571

Josh Hahn

43 54th St.

Gulfport, MS 39507

Clinton Necaise - 2551 Brighton Circle, Biloxi MS, 39531 Jerry Halderman - 1313-25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

Summer is approaching, school is just weeks away from letting out, and activities are picking up at GYC. You can be

confident that Management, Flag Officers, Committee Chairs and Board of Directors are doing an efficient job keeping

all operations of your Private Club in top working condition as we now enter our busy season. Our calendar is full of

activities for members of all ages.

Again, special thanks to Sam Vasquez and Jay Funderburk who both manned up and dug deep holes along our bulk-

head, working with Louis Bell and crew, to concrete many problem areas along the perimeter of our harbor. I might

add, it was done under budget. Great Job!

Given our current reduced initiation fee, our membership rolls continue to slowly increase. Eight new members joined

in early April, and nine more were accepted for membership at the last Membership Committee Meeting. Remember,

bringing our membership rolls up to pre-Katrina numbers will help all aspects of GYC operations. Now is the time to

identify previous GYC members, good friends and co-workers who could enjoy our beautiful facility and excellent ser-

vices.

Speaking of excellent service, our staff continues to provide great hospitality, food and services under the direction of

Steve Chatelain, our General Manager. Please remember we have our 3rd Floor, The Commodores Ballroom, along

with the other Private Rooms, all with great views I must add, if you need to reserve one for your next Business

Meeting or Family Function.

I invite you to come out to our GYC Flag Raising Opening Day Ceremony, Regatta and Deck Party, May 11, 2013. The

Flag Raising Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12:58pm, weather permitting. In addition to being part of the annual

rituals of our flag raising ceremony, Father Louie Lohan will be present to bless our Fleet. This will give you the oppor-

tunity to have your boat blessed if you participate in the Boat Parade. You may also be able to board some of our larger

boats and go out and watch fellow members have fun in somewhat competitive sailboat races. The last time we did

this it was great fun. Plan to come out for the entire day, the club serves breakfast starting at 8:00am, lunch at

11:00am, if you want a bite to eat before the ceremony begins and we will provide a buffet for the deck party following

the Regatta. The schedule is posted in this Log for your review.

And finally, please make time to mark your calendars for all the events posted in this log sheet.

Dr. Michael Seicshnaydre See you at the Club,

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Types of Memberships

$250.00 Initiation Fee for full Resident and Non Resident Membership for a Limited Time Only

Full Resident Member Age 35 years of age and up Initiation Fee $2,000 Dues $1,750 per year - $153.13 per month Has voting rights and can hold office. You can pay your dues each year in full or pay monthly with a 5% interest charge

Jr. Resident Member Age 21-35 Initiation Fee 10% of Resident Fee $200 Balance of full Resident Member Fee must be paid by the age of 35 Dues $875 per year - $76.56 per month. You can pay your dues each year in full or pay monthly with a 5% interest charge

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Seating’s

11:00am & 1:00pm

MENU

GYC Gumbo

Shrimp and Asparagus Bisque

Smoked Salmon and Boiled Shrimp Display

Salad Bar

Carved Prime Rib and Spiral Honey Glazed Ham

GYC Fried Chicken

Grilled Lolipop Lamb Chops, Mint Jelly

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Braised Cabbage with Ham

GYC Mini Crab Cake Benedict on crostini topped

with Cajun Hollandaise sauce

Candied Sweet Potatoes w/Pecans

Smoked Gouda Grits

Mac-n-Cheese

Chicken Strips

Scrambled Eggs

Smoked Sausage/ Bacon

Biscuits and Rolls

Pies and Mini Desserts

Parfaits

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

$21.95 Adults, $13.95 Children 6-13 years of age

Children under 6 years of age eat for free

Reservations Required 228-863-6796 ext. 306

If you make a reservation and are a no-show or cancel the reser-

vation within 48 hours of the event you will be charged 100% of the total cost. Please make your Reservations early; the two

available seating’s offered fill up vey quickly!

GYC Opening Day Flag Raising Schedule Saturday May 11, 2013

12:58 3 cannon shots 1:00 Commodore Opening Remarks 1:03 Invocation 1:06 USCG Color Guard Presents US Flag National Anthem: Cannon shot when the flag reaches the top and end of song 1:10 Raise Flag 1:20 Commodore concluding remarks and toast (Champagne glasses should be poured during flag raising and distributed just before it ends) 1:22 Christening of the Gumbo 1:27 Commodores Closing Remarks 1:30 Skippers Meeting 1:50 Boat Parade/Blessing of the Fleet 3:00 Race Begins 5:00 Party Begins

Sunday, May 05, 2013 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Live Entertainment Buffet

Flour tortillas, taco shells, and tortilla chips Seasoned Ground Beef

Fajita chicken, beef, and shrimp Mexican Rice, Refried Black Beans, and Seasoned Pinto Beans

Nacho Cheese, Espinacha Con queso dip Condiments

Dessert Station: Tres Leches Cake, Key Lime Pie, and Vanilla Ice Cream

$16.99

Kids Buffet Flour tortillas, taco shells, and tortilla chips

Seasoned Ground Beef, Beans, and Rice Nacho Cheese Condiments

Drink Specials

Frozen Margaritas Regular or Strawberry

$6.00 Ice Cold Dos Equis & Corona

$3.25

Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon Wednesday May 15th

11:30am

Featuring Tim Murphy Local illustrator & photographer

2013 GYC Jr. Sailing Camp Registration Form

Gulfport Yacht Club

PO BOX 600 Gulfport, MS 39502

Fax 228-863-9843

WHAT SESSION? (Circle one) 1 or 2

WHAT LEVEL? BEGINER - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED

CAMPERS NAME: ____________________ ______________________________

Last First

GYC SPONSOR – NAME/RELATION ______________________________

GYC#_____________

HOME ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

DATE OF BIRTH:_________________ AGE:_______

Who should we contact in case of an emergency?

_____________________________________________________#____-_____-_______ Full Name Relationship Phone Number

Does the camper have any allergies/learning/physical disabilities & medical conditions that would prevent them from fully participating in this course? If so, please explain.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Fee for Full Day Sailing Course: $380 $__________

Fee for Half Day Sailing Course $255 $__________ Half Day 12:30pm-4pm

Ext. Family/GYA Fee + $ 65

Non-Member Fee + $100

Total $__________

Camper Shirt Size________

Method of Payment: Charge GYC Account (Member Name)________________________ GYC#_______

***The sailor, & parent or legal guardian assumes full responsibility for any loss or damage, excepting loss or damage covered by insurance, that may come to any person, boat, pier, float, or other property used in conjunction with this course as a result of improper use, negligence, violation of the Navigation Rules and racing rules, and other acts of sailors, or other representatives of the host location in connection here with***

I have read the GYC Sailing Camp hand-out with the Camper.

Campers Signature________________________________________ Date____________

Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________ Date____________

WHEN DOES MY CHILD LOSE HIS/HER STATUS AS A DEPENDENT? Last month, we concluded our discussion pertaining to when a member’s dependent child loses his or her status as a “Dependent Child,” that being the time when the member’s offspring must become a member in his or her own right if he or she desires to continue using GYC with all the rights of a Resident Member. We left you with this: “If you are a member and you have children who have married or have attained the age of 23 years, they can no longer use your membership status to use the yacht club. They must become a member in their own right.” (Emphasis added). That’s right! Make application, get accepted by the board, and pay a huge initiation fee capped by annual dues. Whoa !!!! That could be expensive.

However, if you, the parent, have been a Resident Member for at least 20 consecutive years, your child has certain priv-ileges. He or she, who is married or is about to become 23 years of age shall be exempt from those expenses if they are proposed for membership in their own right no later than December 31 in the year of their 23rd birthday st or year of marriage. See Bylaws, Article II, Paragraph 4(b). Article II, Paragraph 7(c) provides that “... Dependent Children accepted as a member shall be exempt from initiation fees.” Article II, Paragraph 7(a) provides that “When children of members are accepted as members in their own right prior to the end of the year in which they are no longer Dependent Chil-dren, they shall be exempt from dues until the year following year in which they become a member.”

Remember, for a member’s Dependent Child to get these special privileges, the parent must have been a Resident Member for at least 20 consecutive years. If any of you qualify as a Resident Member and you have a child or children who are in danger of losing their status as a Dependent Child, get their membership application filed quickly before De-cember 31st of the year the Dependent Child reaches the age of 23 years or December 31st of the year the Dependent Child is married.

Stay tuned!!!! Next month, on special request, we shall visit again the use of the swimming pool by guests. That subject was addressed thoroughly last year, but needs “polishing up” before the swimming season starts.

Bylaws and Rules Committee

Don Waits

The ladies auxiliary luncheon was held on April 20, featuring the art of yoga by Shanti Yoga Studio. Tania Bayne, the instruc-tor taught meditation techniques and many yoga stretches that will help improve the wellness of the mind and body.

Everyone enjoyed their delicious meal that was prepared by Chef Jason. I would like to thank all our hostesses. Dean Hunter, Elaine Schmidtling, Sandy Morrison and Sherry Trullen-der. Many attendees won the roses that were the centerpieces for the door prizes. The bridge winners were, 1. Nancy Wheeler, 2. Sandra Shanks.

We are very excited about our guest speaker, Tim Murphy, for the May 15, meeting. He is a local photographer and illustrator who published many Mississippi books. He will be available to sign books.

It is time again for the polishing of the GYC trophies. It will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 10-12. Any volunteers will be served wine and snacks. Please call Dottie Long if you would like to help at(228)539-3305. Hope we see everyone at the May meeting.

Kathy Hage

GYC SKIMMERS SWIM SEASON-2013 SKIMMER SWIMMING: LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-4. Swim lessons will be taught with focus on survival, water safe-ty, and basic water introduction. Children will be broken up into small groups of 5-10 according to swim ability. WILL OF-FER SWIM SCREENINGS ON THURS. MAY 23 and FRI. MAY 24. COST $135.00. Additional $25 fee for sponsors, grandchil-dren or GYA members

MAY 27- JUNE 28: 9:00-9:30 OR 3:00-3:30

JUNIOR SKIMMERS: ARE CHILDREN AGES 5-8. Children must be able to jump in deep end and swim to lifeguard stand inde-pendently. Basic stroke instruction and improvement with emphasis on endurance, starts and water safety will be taught and mastered at all levels. If you have questions regarding ability due to age, please call Christine to test swimming ability. COST $135.00

MAY 13-23: 3:30-4:15 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES)

MAY 28 - JUNE 28: 9:30-10:15 OR 3:30-4:15 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES)

SENIOR SKIMMERS: ARE CHILDREN AGES 9 AND OLDER. Children are accepted at all swim levels. Stroke instruction and improvement, endurance, turns and starts will be taught and mastered at all levels.

MAY 13-23: 4:15-5:00 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES)

MAY 28 THRU JUNE 28: 10:15-11:00 OR 4:15-5:00 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES)

AGES 9-10- $75.00

AGES 11-12- $25.00

AGES 13-14- $10.00

Additional $25 fee for sponsors, grandchildren or GYA members

SWIM LESSONS AND SWIM TEAM PACTICE:

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND AT LEAST 3X’S WEEKLY IN ORDER TO MASTER SWIM SKILLS. Our goal is for each child to learn optimal swim skills. Discipline will be strictly enforced. If a child is disruptive during practice, a timeout discipline will be enforced. Safety for all children is our main concern. Parents are required to pick up children after practice. COACHES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AFTER PRACTICE. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND ASSIST WITH VARI-OUS JOBS DURING SWIM MEETS. The coaches will contact you prior to meets to discuss job options. The meets will run more smoothly with your assistance. If possible, please notify one of the coaches if your child is unable to attend a meet so we will not schedule them on a relay team. The meets are held on Tuesday evenings approximately 5:00 and generally last 3 hours. If your child has transportation problems, please notify one of the coaches to assist you and your child with this need. Participation in the meets is encouraged but not mandatory. Each child is encouraged to swim a variety of strokes. This is to enhance individual improvement and team competitiveness. We must accumulate times on each child’s individu-al strokes prior to Championships. BATHING SUITS-GIRLS-NAVY BLUE ONE/TWO PIECE-- BOYS-NAVY BLUE TRUNK OR JAM-MER-MAY HAVE A STRIPE ON THE SUIT-PREFER RED. If you have any questions about the swimming program, please con-tact Christine O’Bannon, 228-861-0273.

OBSConstruction@aol.com or CCObannon@gmail.com

WATER AEROBICS

Please join us for basic stretching and simple exercises during our Water Aerobics class. COST-$5.00 PER CLASS: May 28-June 28. We will continue class in July if there is a request. CLASS TIMES: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY - 8:00-8:45 A.M. Please pre-register for a class time you would like to attend by contacting Christine O’Bannon at the above number.

GYC MS. COAST SWIM TEAM LEAGUE SCHEDULE

2013 SWIM MEETS BEGIN 4:30-5:00 P.M. MAY 30 (THURSDAY): GYC AT DH JUNE 4 (TUESDAY): GYC AT EFIT JUNE 11 (TUESDAY): GYC AT GPT. REC JUNE 18 (TUESDAY): PCYC AT GYC JUNE 25 (TUESDAY): GYC AT BB

JUNE 29 (SATURDAY): CHAMPIONSHIPS AT GYC 7:00 WARM UPS-10 AND UNDER-25’S 8:00 MEET STARTS-ALL 25’S 11:00 WARM UPS-11 TO 18 YEAR OLD-50’S 12:00 MEET STARTS-ALL 50’S SECOND SESSION MAY CHANGE AFTER SEEDING IS DONE FOR 25’S

GYC BBQ Oysters

4 doz. Oysters

Sauce: 1c Salad Oil ½ lb butter ½ c Worcestershire sauce 1 T sliced green onions 3 oz chopped garlic 2 T blackened seasoning Juice and zest of 1 lemon 6 oz beer 4 dashes Tabasco Sauce ¼ C brown sugar

Melt the butter over medium heat. Add all other ingredients. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

While drinking the rest of your beer get the grill going. Clean and shuck oysters. Place oysters in the half shell on hot grill. Baste your oysters with the bbq sauce. Continue basting every 2 or 3 minutes until the oysters are done.

We are smoothly sailing right into May 2013 with quite a few events booked at the club. Check your calendars and try to attend some of the festivities the club offers. The Entertain-ment Committee under the direction of Sandra Boddie and Kathy Hage, has a great line up of member events through the summer. Sunday, May 5th, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo starting at 6:00pm in the Regatta and Chart Room. Also, May 11thand 12th are two events you may want to consider. Satur-day, May 11th is the GYC Flag Raising Opening Day Ceremony, Regatta and Deck Party; Sunday, May 12th we have our Mother’s Day Brunch. Reservations are required for Moth-er’s Day Brunch and we offer two seating’s- 11:00am and 1:00pm. This Brunch fills up quickly and normally has a waiting list. If you make a reservation and do not show up for the Brunch without calling and cancelling, your reservation you will be billed 100%. Saturday, May 25th is the Ship Island Rendezvous.

Our Tiki Bar and food service is scheduled to open Friday, May 17th and remain open through Labor Day. The hours of operation set to start the summer will be Monday through Sunday, 11:00am to 6:00pm. The hours will adjust as sailing, swimming camps and schedules change throughout the sum-mer. As we continue to juggle and balance our House Opera-tions based on the current economy and continuous product and fuel increases, you may see a few minor price adjust-ments in our menu selections and some operational changes. Any changes will be for the benefit of the club and will have very little effect on the services provided.

Lastly, I wanted to thank the Board of Directors, Committee Members, Ladies Auxiliary and Members for the very kind and thoughtful condolences when I lost my Father last month. It has been a tough road for me and my family and the flowers, plants, cards and prayer offerings on behalf on my father remains close to our hearts.

Steve Chatelain

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PAID Permit #135 Gulfport, MS

GYA Weekly Trout Tournament

Held at the Gulfport Yacht Club EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.

Starting on Wednesday MAY 8, 2013.

At least 1 GYA Member or Dependent must be on every boat.

Weekly Entry:

$10 per PERSON

$5 Extra for biggest fish

60% First Place 40% Second Place Biggest Fish

Heaviest 3 fish stringer wins. Tournament starts at 4pm and ends at dark. (45 minutes after sunset) Weather Permitting. All ages welcome.

Meet under the Gulfport Yacht Club every week to register. ***Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. Contact Brock Day at Weekly.gyc@gmail.com***