July2013

President Dennis Kilpatrick, Vice President Sandra Bauer, Secretary Kathy Caldwell, Treasurer Lisa Fitch. Trustees: Ryan Duckworth, Catherine Kolb Freeman, Craig Jacobrown, Robert Jones, Emily Reckord, Jackie Wood, Bridget Young, Patrick Hatchel

IBIC OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES 2014-2015

Time to Move Your Boats Page 2 The President’s Message Page 3Saying Goodbye Page 6iSchool is Back Page 7First Honorary Plankholders Page 9

DECEMBER2014

A crisp, cold, sunny day set the mood for holiday shoppers at the annual Holiday Art Fair Nov. 15.The Clubhouse stayed full all day long as the outdoor venders piqued the interest of passers by and residents checking their mail.Inside, shoppers found a variety of beautiful, quality handcrafted items including furniture, jewelry, pottery, knit and crocheted hats, mittens and sweaters, baskets, handbags, golf club campfire roasting forks and much more. Of the many artists attending, local Indianola artists included:

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Sandra Bauer baskets, jewelryJennifer Horner jewelryAida Edenholm knit itemsPassiko True jewelryTim Celeski wood furnitureMeredith Chernick potteryKathleen McKeehen cards, printsMelinda West basketry, origamiJoann Tonellato seasonal decorSusan Butler driftwood wreathsSue Milling handmade itemsSarah Runnels calendarsCarolyn Helgeson food

Other artists brought their wares from as far away as Port Orchard, Chimacum, Seabeck, Seattle and Port Townsend.

Shoppers arrived early & happy to buy at the Holiday Art Fair. More pics on P5

Santa will be coming to the Clubhouse

December 14 during the Christmas Potluck!

See page 3 for the complete schedule

of events.

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Clubhouse Meetings & Activities:

IBIC Trustees Meeting: 1st Thurs of each month at the Indianola Clubhouse, 7:30 PMMorning Coffee in the Clubhouse Library: Weekdays except Tues, 7:30-8:30 AM. Bring your own coffee and come to the kitchen door.Library: Fri 1:00-3:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-Noon (except on all-day event days)Port of Indianola Meeting: 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:00 PM Duplicate Bridge: Tues 10:00 AM-2:00 PMGarden Club: 3rd Wed of each month 12:30 PMTai Chi: Mon & Thurs 8:30-9:30 AM

SEE MORE ON NEXT PAGE

Indianola Garden Club NewsThe Indianola Garden club will have their annual Holiday potluck luncheon and gift exchange on December 17th.  We will meet at the clubhouse at noon with our potluck  dish to share with the group.  It can be an appetizer, main dish, salad, bread, or dessert, whatever you want to share with the group.  The hostess committee is already busily planning everything, and they would like us all to wear our festive and fun Christmas sweaters, if we so wish.  Also, they would like to know how many are actually coming, so an RSVP would be very helpful.  Remember that we will also have our fun gift exchange, and the theme is either food or garden items with a top limit of around $15.  The hostess committee for the December meeting includes Marilyn Moller, Cindy Logan, Kathy Caldwell, Darley Holmstrom, Susan Hancock and Susan Bowers.We had a good turnout for our November meeting with Bob Smaus as our speaker. We hope to have a great turnout for our holiday party.   If you have any garden club questions, call Hollace at 297-3250. 

Join the IBIC Bridge ClubThe IBIC Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 10:00 to approximately 2:00. This is a sanctioned game by the American Contract Bridge League and the game is directed by Gene Alberts. Partners will be provided and all folks are welcome to join us.

To all boat owners who store boats at Rose Marie McClung Park please temporarily relocate your boats by January 7, 2015. We have an Eagle Scout candidate who has accepted a project for the IBIC. He will be building a boat rack to store more boats in the park.

Also- if you have any interest in helping with portions of this project (unclaimed boat removal, vegetation removal, debris removal, rack construction) please contact Lisa.r.fitch@gmail.com.

Any boats not relocated by January 7 will be temporarily relocated.Thank you for your help with this exciting project!

New Boat Rack Project MeansTime to Remove the Boats

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December

Special Clubhouse Activities Calendar

!e President’s Messa#

• For additional information or updates go to www.indianola.club •

Indianola Family Christmas Potluck ... and Santa ... at the ClubhouseDec. 14th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm • Santa arrives about 5:00 pmThis year’s Holiday Party will be a potluck for the community! Bring your family, a dish to share, and enjoy some holiday spirit. Santa will arrive around 5:00 PM to visit with the children of Indianola. There will be hayrides, weather permitting, to see the beautiful Christmas lights. We will have a craft table and a Cupcake Walk for the kids and there will be plenty of holiday cheer. Get some tasty treats at the Christmas Cookie Table (feel free to bring a batch to share if you have a special recipe). Hope to see you there!

Indianola Social Club • Dec. 19th, 4:00 - 7:00 pmIt was so much fun last time, we are doing it again, this time on Friday! All ages welcome! Snacks are available as well as a cash bar with a variety of choices for everyone!

Men’s Night • Dec. 20th, 7:00 pmGiving the guys a chance to get together for an evening of man-cave fun.

If you are interested in helping with any of our social events, please contact Jackie Wood, Lisa Fitch, Sandra Bauer or Bridget Young at indianolaclubhouse@gmail.com.The more the merrier!

Happy Holidays,Whatever you choose to celebrate, I hope it includes friends and family. Put On Your Own Shoes Day (6), Hanukkah (16-24), Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26) Kwanzaa (12/26-1/1), New Years, none of the above or all of the above. With 2015 just around the corner, I am looking forward to another chilly dip in the Puget Sound followed by the warmth of the traditional Indianola Beach Christmas Tree Bonfire.. We should all find joy in this magical time of year.

If you plan to make any resolutions there is no need to wait until January 1, you can start today. To quote Carl Bard (1907-1978) “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

Respectfully,

Dennis KilpatrickIBIC President

Coming in January…. Our IBIC Membership drive! You will receive a mailer that includes a letter and a membership form.

Updated membership forms will be offered on theclub’s website and Facebook page at that time, also.

Stay tuned for more information.

New!

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Ladies Night for Pampering & Shopping

Ladies Night on November 13 was a chance to get out and spend time with friends and neighbors while getting some pampering and shopping in.We must thank the local businesswomen who came out to support our event with their talents! We hope to have them back again for our next Ladies Night.  • Manicures from Beautifully Polished at Longworth Studios in Poulsbo  • Jewelry and gifts from Stella and Dot • Handmade pottery from Meredith Chernick's Fern Street Pottery  • Delicious food from Erin Hornor Catering  • Decor from Events By Jackie  • Music courtesy of Skylar Kaster.We had a fairly good turnout for our first event and gathered several bags of food for the Kingston food bank. Thank you!

THE IBIC CLUBHOUSE IS ANEMERGENCY WARMING STATION

In coordination with the American Red Cross, the IBIC Clubhouse opens as a Warming Station in cold weather, during extended power outages. Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be provided. During operating hours, signs will be posted at the Clubhouse Front Entry, Post Office and Indianola Country Store. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a recognized Red Cross Emergency Shelter for major disasters.

Please: No Alcohol, No Smoking, and No Pets in the building

Scenes of IndianolaFrom Fall ... to Winter

in about a week!

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Attracting birds to our yards during the dreary, wet months can lift our spirits. As we endure the rainy season, it is important to keep our feeding stations clean and dry to prevent disease-causing mold from forming within our feeders. Just remember that the health of the birds should be our top priority and is always worth the extra effort. The following are tips f rom the Ki tsap Audubon Society’s President Janine Schutt.- Hang your feeders in a pro-tected location such as under house eaves or a porch over-hang.

- If you hang a feeder from a pole or a tree branch, place it under a weather guard.

- Feeder Fresh is a non-toxic product that can be mixed with the seed and absorbs moisture. It can be purchased from any local wild bird supply store.

- When it is rainy and windy and fewer birds are visiting, diminish the number of feeders you hang up and fill them with just a day’s worth of seed.

- When the weather is really nasty, bring your feeders in at night to keep them dry.- Use white proso millet seed to feed native ground-feeding birds instead of cracked corn which spoils quickly when it becomes wet.- And don’t forget to refill bird baths daily with fresh water. Even when it is rainy, birds still frequently visit bird baths and

sometimes leave their droppings behind which contaminates the water.

For more tips and information about our local birds, go to kitsapaudubon.org

Indianola’s Holiday Art FairIndianola is fortunate to have such gifted artists and craftsmen,

many of them local, available at the Holiday Art Fair.

Keeping Your Bird Feeders Winter-Friendly and Healthy

Scenes from the 2014 Holiday Art Fair, November 15th

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Dear Indianola Community,The Indianola Living Hope Church has been entrusted with a community benevolence fund for helping to meet the needs of our neighbors. Example gifts have helped cover power bills, water bills, emergency house repairs, medical expenses, etc.If you know of someone who is a resident of Indianola and who could use some help, please contact us.

Also, we are maintaining a store of firewood for those who are finding it financially difficult to heat their homes.For either case (grant or firewood), please contact the church at 360-297-2340 or by email at info@indianolachurch.net. Our mailing address is PO Box 450, Indianola WA 98342Thank you!Evan Lenz,Indianola Church Council Secretary

Local Benevolence Fund for Those Who Need Help

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Sunday, 10:30 AMPastor Rick Ellis • Church, 297-2340

Kids and Choir Christmas PageantSunday, December 21, 6:30 PM

Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceWednesday, December 24, 7:00-8:00 PM

Indianola Living Hope Church~ Everyone Welcome ~

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Saying GoodbyeLongtime Indianola residents John and Joyce Aurelius chose to spend their last evening in town with friends at the Indianola Living Hope Church’s Christmas OK Dinner.In early December, they departed for the East Coast and their new home. They will be missed very much and those who attended the dinner wished them a safe trip and a fond farewell.

Coming up for the Holidays at

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Got an iPad? Got an iPhone? These are wonderful devices that are lots of fun. But, only once you're comfortable with them do they become really useful tools. This three session class is designed to help everyone who has an iPad or iPhone or even an iPod Touch.

Whether you're brand new to the iPad or a struggling beginner, maybe need help with something specific, or just want to get more out your iPhone or learn about what's new in iOS8 this class is designed to help you.We'll cover all the basics; installing and using apps, s y n c h r o n i z i n g t o y o u r computer and the cloud, photography, messaging, FaceTime, and pretty much anything else you'd like to learn about.

We'll start with the basics at session one and progress from there. Each class will be different and we really suggest that you attend both 2-hour sessions. Like last year, we’ll spend part of the first session making sure students are on track with getting their device to work for them. Then

we’ll show what’s new in the world of the iPad and iPhone.In the second session we’ll break out into

groups focusing on differ-ent interests and applica-tions. 

What you need to do is bring your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch fully charged and be prepared to take notes the old fashioned way. What? You don't have an iPad or iPhone yet? There's still time to ask Santa for one for Christmas. He might be able to help with that. Your gentle and under-standing instructors are Tim Celeski, Leslie Newman and other most excellent teachers. One-on-one help will be available. 

To help us plan ahead add your name to the signup list at the Post Office. 

This class is for beginners, intermediates and the truly gifted. There’s always much to learn and do. 

There is no cost for the two session class.  But, a suggested IBIC donation of $5 per session is requested. And, maybe bring along some cookies and tea to share.

iSchool is Back!iPad & iPhone Class

Two Sessions:Sunday, January 11th and 18th • IBIC Club House • 1:00 to 3:00

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This Holiday SeasonSupport Our Local

Post Office

Please remember to make your purchases and mail your packages

at the Indianola Post Office.

Buy all your stamps here and take advantage of the Priority and Express

Mail shipping deals and supplies.Check out the new Christmas and holiday stamp designs!

Port Update • Looking Back at a Busy Year2014 has been a very busy year for the Port. We started the process of piling replacement. We also started a deck maintenance pro-ject which will be an on-going effort. We have a solid structure for all to enjoy and it will only get better.

I see many people, both residents and visitors, on the dock every day. They marvel at our views, watch the wildlife and meet for a good talk or cup of java. It is a great place to get in some fast paced walking. Six lengths of the dock equals one mile. If you have not been out there since the completion of Phase I take a leisurely stroll and enjoy our natural beauty. The Port of Indianola thanks you for your support. Without you we would not be where we are today. 2015 looks to be a busy year as

well. We are currently formulating plans for continued upgrades to the sub-structure.

The Port Commissioners meet the third Tuesday of every month. Take a look at our Port website, www.portofindianola.com, for the exact dates. We would love to see you there and want to hear your ideas.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2015,

Your Port Commissioners,Jeff Henderson, Eric Cookson & John Lane

To see The Breeze in color go to IBIC’s Facebook page, or www.indianola.club and click on The Breeze at top, then choose this

issue, posted around mid-month.Also, see the special online-only

LAST PAGE PHOTO!Next Port of Indianola Commissioners Meeting

Tues., Dec. 16, 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse • Public is Welcome

A Special Remembrance from One of Our Plankholders...

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Fundraising for the new decking for the Indianola dock is now underway. This is an excellent opportunity to complete early holiday shopping by purchasing planks for all those friends and family members who love the dock. • The decking will be replaced with untreated, locally sourced Douglas fir, affording the same life span as the pressure treated decking currently in place.

Thank You to Our FirstHonorary Plankholders!

Get Involved - The Dock Fund Committee Meets Jan. 13thThe “Plankholder” Fundraiser is only the first of several fundraising projects that this committee will be working on. We need your expertise in graphics, photography and history at our next meeting on Tues., January 13 at 7:00 PM, tentatively at the Clubhouse Library. Look for a notice on the Indianola Post Office bulletin board or give us your email address for notification. Thank you! Susan Hancock • scrhancock@aol.com

If you wish to contribute, make your check payable to: Port of Indianolaand send it to: PO Box 496 Indianola WA 98342-0496

Donations are 100% tax deductible. Suggested minimum donation is $20.00. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Please include your name, address and contact information so we can send you your personalized “Plankholder” Certificate and tax deductible receipt.

Send email correspondence to: Commissioner John Lane at: john537@centurytel.net

Our “First Wave” Contributors Include:Russell & Eva SciandraBob & Ethel StoryJeff & Joan HendersonBob & Rhoda JensenStephen & Sandra WatsonBob & Wendy WilcoxArlene ThompsonVirginia RyningRebecca Reath

Thank Youto Loren & Laurine Brown,

owners of Blue Sky Printing for donating the printing of the

Plankholder Certificates!

Jack & Debbie MinukBill & Norma BakerBilly & Sarah RunnelsMark & Pam RodenBill & Susan HenryRobert & Joanne StevensonDean Moulton & Passiko TrueWilma Lane

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that

is an honorary

PLANKHOLDERof the Port District of Indianola, Kitsap County, Washington. This certificate assures said PLANKHOLDER, his or her family and authorized friends, the absolute and unequivocal privilege of enjoying the pier at Indianola indefinitely. Although this certificate is not transferable, is not legal tender, certifies to a contribution to, and not an obligation of the Port District of Indianola, and, except for the paper upon which it is written, is of dubious worth, it testifies to the devotion and generosity of the bearer and evidences appreciation therefore by the Port District of Indianola.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Commissioners of the Port District of Indianola, in solemn assemblage, pro hac vice, have caused this certificate to be fully executed and delivered this 5th Day of December, 2014. 31st day of January,

Planks Contributed:

The Port of Indianola

Jeff Henderson

Eric Cookson

John Lane

Commissioner __________________________________

Commissioner __________________________________

Commissioner __________________________________

Russell & Eva Sciandra

(1.25)

PLANKHOLDERDONATIONS

ContinuedSupport

$1000

$2000

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Minutes of the IBIC Trustees Meeting, Dec. 4, 2014Trustees Present: Dennis Kilpatrick, Lisa Fitch, Catherine Freeman, Craig Jacobrown,Kathy Caldwell, Pat Hatchel, Bridget Young, Ryan Duckworth, Emily Reckord, Jackie Wood

I. President Dennis Kilpatrick called the meeting to order at 7:30.

II. The minutes of the November meeting were approved.

III. Committee Reports:• Treasurer – The IBIC budget is on track and our bank accounts healthy.• Membership - no news to report. Membership drive for 2015 will be coming up in January with a

mailer to all former members.• Merchandise –Our gross income is $12,162 and gross expenses $6,892. Inventory is low but Christmas

shopping is still possible. Madison needs volunteers to help sell on Saturday mornings. Contact her at sales@myindiprints.com

• Clubhouse Rentals – There were three rentals in November netting $500, and 5 rentals scheduled in December. Contact Jackie at indianolaclubhouse@gmail.com for renting our facility.

• Properties –We are still working on trimming the maple tree and painting the stripes at the PO. Nagging difficulties are making these hard to get done! Discussion of our landscaping needs for next year included talking about what used to be done by volunteer work. Ryan will fix a rotten picnic table at the beach landing. There was discussion about having a simple form that property owners would fill out and sign when we do volunteer work on their property.

• Eagle Scout Project- Our scout will be starting his project of building a rack for boats at the landing in early January. People with boats/kayaks being stored there or under the dock need to remove them by January 7. Craig will be assisting the scout- work will include trimming ivy and blackberries, pruning a tree, fixing a fence in addition to building the rack.

• Security- no report. • Website – no report

IV. Old Businessa. Policies and Procedures i. Committees policy- A draft Proposed IBIC Board Policy on Committees was discussed, with a few recommendations made for improvement. The policy will be finalized for the Feb. meeting, and submitted to the Board for approval. ii. Policy voting method- Trustees discussed a proposed Three Reading method for voting for policies. The first reading is when the proposed policy is presented; second reading is the next meeting when changes can be incorporated; third reading is the following meeting when the policy is voted on. A pro for this method is that it gives us all time to think about the policy and get feedback from members; a con is that it can take up to two months to carry out. MSP.

VI. New businessa. Budget- Lisa reported on her meeting with Moe, our bookkeeper, and Dennis. Trustees are asked to pay cash if buying items for the club or getting petty cash to pay for them. Lisa walked us through the proposed budget for 2015 that incorporates a number of changes in individual line items. Trustees were asked to make sure their committees all have adequate budgets. Jackie is hoping to buy a BBQ for the clubhouse, and is hoping to work towards improvements for the interior of the clubhouse. Money was added to buy a ceiling mounted LCD projector, and the budget includes a heat pump for the post office.b. Closure of Union Bank- MSP that we start banking at Kitsap Bank due to Union Bank only having one branch on Bainbridge Island starting in February.c. Stone pathway construction request- tabled until February until more information can be gathered.d. Mutt Mitts- Catherine Freeman volunteered to take care of the Mutt Mitt boxes.

VII. Calendar Dec. – Feb.a. Events- SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION- Indianola.club

• Holiday party for the kids and family potluck- Dec. 14• Social night -Dec. 19 at 5 pm. Thank you to Windermere for providing the food in November.

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(Minutes Cont’d) (MSP = Moved, Seconded, Passed)

Thank You Indianola!!Thank you for sending Lila Gerrish cards for her 105th birthday. Opening the 87 cards was a treat! All the cards were thoughtfully chosen. She got handmade cards, singing cards, funny cards and many cards depicting beautiful photography and artistry. Most of the cards were from Indianola, but she got a few from Seattle and even out of state.She especially enjoyed the stories that many of you shared about your families and experiences. Thank you for making Lila’s 105th birthday so special!!!

Debbie Engel

87 Cards for Lila

• Guys’ Night Out - Dec. 20 at 7 pm.• Pam Perry presents travel in SE India- a travelog AND catered dinner – Jan. 31• February- dance coming!• Jackie proposed we have off peak pricing for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights- will write

up a proposed new pricing structure for rentals• ANYONE with ideas for activities, contact Jackie at indianolaclubhouse@gmail.com

b. Indianola Days- Will be August 1, 2015 (lowest tide)

VIII. Member comments- Sarah Runnels asked if there was any movement on having an audit done. Dennis and Lisa said after gathering some facts, we are implementing some of Don Armstrong’s recommendations, and not doing an audit.

Meeting adjourned at 9:28. Next IBIC meeting is Feb. 5, 2015.Respectfully submitted by Kathy Caldwell

Indianola Warming Station Volunteers NeededThe IBIC Warming Station needs more volunteers, who are within walking distance of the Clubhouse when driving may not be an option. Though this is our 7th year as a group of volunteers, we have only had to open the Clubhouse as a warming station once (in 2011), during a pre-Thanksgiving power outage that lasted for several days, so, as you can see, time commitment is minimal.

If you are able to help, or need more information, please contact Gael Owen (297-3738).

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FLYER RATES:Non-commercial only

Call Lauren Brown, Blue Sky Printing: 779-2681or e-mail: indianolabreeze@centurytel.net

Jackie Wood, 360-297-4201Rental Rates and Calendar are posted on the

Clubhouse Bulletin Board and www.indianola.club

Committees:Membership: Kathy Caldwell & Sandra Bauer • House Rules: Jackie Wood, Bridget Young & Emily Reckord • Grounds & Properties: Emily Reckord & Pat Hatchel • Security: Pat Hatchel & Emily Reckord • Breeze Advertising: (to come) • Breeze Editor/Articles, Production: Sarah Runnels • Indianola Days: Emily & Kelsey Reckord • Salmon Bake: Sandra Bauer • Stunt Night: Tim Celeski • Children’s Activities: Linda Brandt & Lisa Fitch • Office Support: Moe O’Rourke • Finance: Lisa Fitch & Moe O’Rourke • Recycle: Kayleen Pritchard • Merchandise: Ryan Duckworth & Madison Butler • North Kitsap Green Link Liaison: Craig Jacobrown • Website: Robert Jones & Catherine Freeman • Facebook: Lisa & Matt Fitch

For Clubhouse Rental Information and Reservations Contact: