THE TULE TATTLER

NOVEMBER, 2015

New Officers for 2016

It was out with the old and in with the new! In October, DYC installed our new slate of officers and

directors for 2016. They are:

Commodore - Marvin Scott

Vice Commodore - Gary McClenahan

Rear Commodore - Geoff Simcoe

Jr. Staff Commodore - Kirk Penland

Secretary - Donna Borok Moss

Treasurer - Renee Trudeau

Directors - Jeffrey Moss

Kathy Sund

Norm Pennington

Wolff Coulombe

Please remember to pay your dues for 2016. Invoices have been sent out via email. If you have not

received your invoice, please contact Treasurer Renee Trudeau.

Be on the look-out in the early part of January for your roster update and party committee preference

request. If you want an updated new photo in the 2016 Roster, please have one ready to send

(digital is preferred). New members will be requested to send in their photos as well.

It was a great 2015 . . . We met some challenges head on, but we made it through. Let’s look

forward to another successful year in 2016!

NOVEMBER, 2015

Word on the Street Donna Borok Moss, Secretary

Greetings fellow DYCers. It’s hard to believe that our 2015 boating season is coming to an end. It was a pretty awesome and fun year! Our membership is growing, and we now stand at 47 members. We still would love a higher number for membership, so please keep in mind any friends and/or family you think might wish to join our DYC family. And remember that if and when you bring in a new member, and you are the first listed sponsor on their application, that you may qualify for a $300 on your own membership dues. You must request this credit, and certain requirements must be met. Please contact our Treasurer, Renee Trudeau, for more information. With the holidays fast approaching, remember that you can purchase Delta Yacht Club apparel and accessories directly through our special account at Lands’ End. No need for a special password. Visit www.LandsEnd.com/DeltaYachtClub. Our logos are already there for your use. DYC apparel and accessories would make a pretty nice gift in someone’s stocking! And next year, 2016, is DYC’s 75th anniversary! Wow! We are developing a special edition logo that will be available for your use in 2016. And make sure to save Memorial Day weekend for an extra special celebration! As we approach the beginning of the New Year, you will be hearing from me regarding any changes you wish to see in the 2016 Roster as well as what Party Committee you wish to serve on. So be thinking! Of course, if you wish to opt out of party duties, you may do so by paying a $500 opt-out fee. That will appear on your dues statement. I would like to wish you all a very happy holiday season and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Amidship Marvin Scott, Vice Commodore

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WOW - What a wonderful Change of Watch Party last month. The club dining room was elegantly decorated in silver and gold with place settings and wine glasses filling the tables. The wine auction was fiercely competitive, with bids coming from all corners of the French Room. Hors d'oeuvres and dinner were fantastic. Zippy and her committee deserve, and received, a big ovation for a spectacular evening. The new Tule Island sound system was unleashed Friday and Saturday nights leading to singing and dancing with the French Room rockin' and rollin'. The DYC rendition of "American Pie" deserves an appoint-ment with a recording studio. In case you have not heard: Big news came out of the combined Board meeting held Saturday. Gary McClenahan is joining the Bridge as Vice Commodore. A pleasant surprise and needed boost for all of us. Also, Norm Pennington has been added as a Director. Both are great additions to a strong team. Another announcement from Saturday evening, and one you will want to mark on your calendar: Next year's Memorial Day Party will have a dual theme of our Memorial Day observation plus DYC's 75th Anniversary celebration. Founded in 1941 ... Oops . . . more on that later. But mark those calendars. When you see my name pop up on your phone's caller ID, it's safe to answer... we have members who have stepped up and all parties for next year have chairs and co-chairs. The plans I have heard so far are exciting. 2015 has been a great year for DYC with an increasing membership and a strong budget. Revenue from the parties, the bar and cruise-ins have a big impact. Your help and participation are needed for our continued success. And speaking of success, what a great job Kirk has done this year. It has been super working with him this year and last. The close friendship we have built since both joining at an Open House in 2012, I will cherish forever. Hope to see you all at the Island soon.

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Sunshine at DYC Kathy Sund

Several DYC members are finishing up the year

with a successful road to recovery:

As many of you know, Jerry Pierce (Enamorada)

had an operation to insert stints at the beginning of

the year. Almost immediately after that surgery,

Jerry needed a pacemaker to keep his heart in

check. It took time to dial in the right “pace” but

now, he’s feeling much better and ready to go.

Bill Krumlinde (Granada) was diagnosed with a

clogged carotid artery. No symptoms but, after a

series of tests, a smart doctor was able to make the

diagnosis and Bill was moved into surgery. As

we’re all aware, early diagnosis is key to good

health. Today, Bill is looking and feeling great.

He’s moved on to bigger and better things,

although not any more important things, than the

blessings of good health.

Karen Novosel (Happy Ours) continues to struggle

with her back but she’s not letting that get in her

way. Not only has she been working hard on back

exercises to ease the pain, she’s been at the gym

almost every day to keep herself physically fit.

She’s been quite the trooper this year.

Recently, Karen Lile (Karen J II) and Nancy de

l’Etoile (Brave Duck) had hip replacement surgery.

Fortunately, they have both made a full recovery.

They were seen, effortlessly, walking down the

docks and even swaying to the beat of the music

during the Change of Watch in October. Everyone

was delighted to see them on the island in good

spirits and pain free.

During this summer, Carol Pastorino (Genuine

Draft) came walking up the DYC ramp with a slight

limp. It was great to see her! Carol and Paul

hadn’t been boating and out to the island in almost

a year. As it turned out, Carol severely injured her

ankle by turning slightly and falling directly on it.

Ouch! She’s had a long recovery but, to make up

for lost time, she’s back to cruising on the Bay and

Delta, as much as possible.

Finally, but certainly not least, our beloved Staff

Commodore Fred Flinn (Joan Marie) went in for

knee replacement surgery last week. Reports

have it that Fred’s surgery was successful and he

was out of bed and walking almost immediately

after the surgery. (These doctors do like to keep

us moving.) Currently, Fred is in physical therapy

to help build strength and flexibility in his new

knee. Apparently, his therapy treatments can take

up to four months but hopefully, the doctors will

prescribe a few cruises to DYC, in the meantime.

And it was just learned that Bill Atthowe (Delta

DreamR) will have had knee replacement surgery

by the time you read this. Bill has suffered enough

knee issues, and let’s hope this helps solve the

problem!

It’s now time to go to press! But please watch this

space for more Sunshine News. If you know of

any members who may need a bit of sunshine in

their lives or if you have good news you’d like to

share, please let us know! You can e-mail Kathy

Sund directly at sundco1@comcast.net.

Land

Locked

By Water

Hyacinth

...Again Photo Courtesy of Norm Pennington

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New Members

We would like to extend a warm welcome

to our newest members who have recently

joined Delta Yacht Club:

Joe & Arnette Whitehouse

Steve Messick

Peter & JoAnn Sustarich

Bill & Pepper Gillespie

John & Cheryl Flebut

Thank you for becoming a part of our DYC

family!

Remember: the best source for new

members is by way of our current

members! A new membership application

can be found on page 8.

The Bottom Line Renee Trudeau, Treasurer

NOVEMBER, 2015

Don’t Forget

Moises This

Holiday Season As a friendly reminder, as you are making out your Christmas list this year, please remember to include Moises. He does so much to keep our island humming along, especially when we are not there. Your donations of appreciation are welcome and can be sent directly to him at: Moises Ramirez Delta Yacht Club 1 Tule Island Stockton, CA 95219 Many thanks!

Please Pay by Check – You have received your 2016 dues invoice. Help your club by paying by check. The credit card service charge is 3% of your total payment. Please pay by check! It really helps. The club’s mailing address appears in the upper left corner of the invoice. Please Pay on Time – Dues for 2016 are delinquent December 31, 2015. Members with delinquent dues are subject to automatic termination, so please pay your dues on time! Member Recruiting Bonus – If you sponsored a new member during 2015, you may be eligible for a $300 recruiting bonus! Here are the rules:

Applies only to the first sponsor listed on the application (the “Sponsoring Member”)

The Sponsoring Member must pay their Regular Member dues for 2016 by 12/31/15.

The new member must pay their Regular Member dues for 2016 by 12/31/15.

The Sponsoring Member must request their recruiting bonus. It’s not automatic. Send your request to the Treasurer at reneetrudeau@comcast.net

The recruiting bonus will be paid by check once all the above conditions are met.

Financial Statements – This article is short on financial details. Not to worry; any of the club’s financial statements or other details are available to any member upon request. Acknowledgement – The job of Treasurer would be nearly impossible without our Assistant Treasurer Kat Barr. She is truly wonderful. Please thank her the next time you see her. Questions – If you have questions, please send me an email at reneetrudeau@comcast.net

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Ingredients

2 1/2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth (4 1/2 cups)

1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

4 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic crusher

2 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp ground coriander

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chicken Tortilla Soup

As winter approaches, and the nights turn chilly, you may wish to consider whipping up a batch of some nice hot soup! This is a favorite of ours; serve with a green salad and a side of corn tortillas, and you’ve got a delicious cold winter’s night meal. Cooking this up in a crock pot or slow cooker makes this an easy to do recipe. Allow about 5-6 hours for cooking time. You can be flexible with the ingredients . . . play with the spices . . . make it as mild or as spicy as you like!

For serving:

Tortilla strips or tortilla chips

Shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

Diced avocado, diced roma tomatoes, sour cream,

lime wedges (optional)

Directions

Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into a slow

cooker. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken breasts then cover with lid and cook on LOW heat 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and shred, then return to slow

cooker along with black beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice, stir. Allow to cook until heated through.

Serve warm with tortilla strips, cheese and other

optional ingredients.

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Change of Watch

DYC Photo Album

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