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A PUBLICATION OF

The Tampa Sailing SquadronApollo Beach, Florida

Editor: Kevin Gil [email protected]

Vol. 2008 • Issue 3 Circulation 210 March/April

Greetings From YS ................. 1From the Helm ........................ 2Board Notes ............................ 308 Gasparilla Regatta ............. 4Bylaws Changes ..................... 6Calendar ...............................8-9Cruising Fleet ...................10-12Myths about Sponsoring ..... 13YS Update Continued .....14-15Change of Watch Dinner 17-19Dollars and Sense ................. 20Recipe .................................... 21Upcoming Events ................. 22Editor Notes .......................... 23

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In This Issue

1. What are the ‘Seven Seas’

from classic literature, ie

‘sailing the seven seas’?

2. Who released an album

in 2000 called ‘Sailing to

Philadelphia?’

By: Bob Shaw

With the 2007-2008 watch drawing to a close, I’d like to reflect on the past year, as we look forward to coming attractions.

Last year, we hosted 114 kids on the water – a record for our organization, and a trib-ute to TSS members and volunteers who made it all possible! A hearty “thank you and well done” for all hands who pitched in! A special thanks go to the tireless YS Board and staff who made it all happen: The Board: Steve Darcy, Bob Shaw (aka: me), Susan Bishop, Mel Tews, Bob Betting-er, Kathyrn Shea, Dick Borde, Larry Lowe, Ellie Sherwood and Bill and Claire Siele. Day to day program affairs were in good hands, led by Captain Richard White and his beautiful wife (Admiral) Thirlene, with the support of Allyson LeClerc (instructor), and assistants: Wesley Shaw, Tyler Thiede, Gabe Rodgers and Josh White.

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Greetings from Youth Sailing!

From The helm

T a m p a S a i l i n g S q u a d r o n – T h e L i g h t h o u s e2

Ready About, Helm’s a-LeeThe Club is coming about and the helm will be passed off to the very able Vice Commodore Greg Johnson at the Change of Watch dinner. Please plan on attending this event, in support of this watch and the new Watch.

The 2007-08 watch has had its storms. We’ve also seen some very nice sunsets. My hope is that you, the membership support Greg and his Watch as much as you have helped this Watch this past year. If you don’t like the current tack the Club is on, please volunteer to take your turn and head up a committee for the new watch. Just keep in mind, about the time you get comfortable on the rail or trimming the jib, the wind might change, so be ready for some different winds.

The Club has made progress in many areas: TSS Youth Sailing, Sea Explorer Ship 185, racing and crusing. TSS will continue to prosper, as long as we continue to promote a friendly venue for sailing. We must continue to grow our membership to add new ideas and new energy to this organization. New members and the youth of TSS will shape the future of the Tampa Sailing Squadron. Please help develop today’s youth and new members for the future of TSS.

Ready About Hard a-Lee Watch out DUCK!!!

Ed Johnson Commmodore

BoArD NoTeS mArCh 3, 2008


Secretary: Pat Austin

The Board approved a proposed bylaws change for presentation to the membership. The Notice of Proposed Bylaws Change is separately published in this Lighthouse and posted on the website and at the Club.

The Treasurer’s financial reports were reviewed in detail. The bank statements and financial reports are always available for members’ review.

Insurance agent Bruce McReady presented a summary of coverage under our insurance policies.

Welcome our newest members, David and Susan Schleif!

Mike and Emilee Rugh will be moving their boat to wet slip #33. Congratulations!

The outbuildings and the deck of the picnic pavilion have been painted. We have energy efficient lights on the dock and porch. The sheds and grounds have been cleaned up.

THERE WILL BE NO WORK PARTY AND NO RACES ON MARCH 22, SO WE CAN ALL TURN OUT FOR THE CHANGE OF WATCH DINNER. CALL CHER CIUFIA FOR TICKETS.

Minor electrical and mechanical problems on the railway have been resolved. 40 boats have been up and we are booked until May 23. Haulout fee must be paid in full no less than 30 days before the scheduled haul. Contact Paul Kasl, Railmaster.

Several wet and dry slip lessees are not current with leases, registration or insur-ance, so letters will be sent.

Postage rates are going up again. Printing and mailing the newsletter are signifi-cant expenses. Please consider receiving your Lighthouse by e-mail and printing it at home.

Drew Barrett will be our Cruising Fleet Captain and Dan Kresge our Racing Fleet Captain.

Float your boats! The Manatee River cruise is April 19 and 20. The Sea Scout Re-gatta is April 25 – 27. They need boats and skippers. The Steve Brownell Commo-dore’s Cup Regatta is May 3 and the Women’s Commodore’s Cup Regatta is May 4. Funds from the regatta pig roast will go to TSS Youth Sailing.

Youth Sailing will have a Nautical Flea Market at TSS on April 19. TSSYS will host the food for the 4th of July, with a beer tasting ($10). Sailing camps begin June 9 and run for 9 weeks.

Youth Sailing and Sea Explorers have boats for sale.

Thanks to the TSSers who loaned funds to our special reserves, we have met our $50,000 goal.


From the Board, all the racers, and all the attendees, THANK YOU!! to all those volunteers who made the 2008 Gasparilla Regatta weekend a success.

How many volunteers does it take to put on a three day Gasparilla Regatta, Women’s Regatta, and Party? ABOUT 80!

George Cussins Ken Boucher Jan Boucher Bob WicklundJeff Hardwick Jan Hardwick Ed Johnson John MartiniVicki Vasilis Margaret Anderson Bob Varney Barb WernerDarla Vegenski Bill Fishbourne Chuck Carroll Ed PetersKent Bailey LuAnne McGinnis Andy Tucker Woody FrasierCharlie Bruno Mike Antoniadis Frank Ciufia Mike MooneySally Millican Don St. Amour Martha Bindshedler Bill SieleGregg Bindshedler Pam Johnson Julie Stocksdale Nelson ConnerWalt Mellens Barb Mellens Paul Kasl Melody KaslHugh Moore Doug Logan Hannalore Edens Bill CullenElaine Cullen Shari Callahan Kathy Brownell Don FletchallBev Fletchall Francine Webb Cher Ciufia Dell CooperEric Nodland Joyce Nodland Gil Cintron Mary Cintron Dave Squier Kendall Morris Barb Cooper Paul SlaterFlo Slater Dan Fels Autumn Fels Kathy WeeksRon Smaller Chuck Naeyart Nate Vilardebo Jeanie Irwin Dan Rich Katherine Shea Jim Bothwell Lewis Buchard Ray Dupuis Mark Zwingelberg Eric Eisele Steve Hodge Bob Sardo Pat Austin Larry Millikan Susan Bishop Steve Newgent Al Sera Dave Webb Vivian Challen

2008 Gasparilla RegattaTHANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!!

Special thanks to Frank Ciufia, Dave Squier, Mike Mooney, and Charlie Bruno for the beautiful new grill. The grill was used Friday night for hamburgers and Saturday night for beef brisket and chicken.

Thanks to Ed Johnson and crew for preparing dinner Saturday night.

Thanks to Bill Cullen for the trophies and organizing the “Shoot-Out” with Davis Island. TSS won and the “pistol” trophy will soon be displayed at TSS.

Thanks to Susan Bishop, Bob Sardo, and Pat Austin for race organizing and to Barb Werner for scoring.

Thanks to Susan Bishop, Pat Austin, Sherri Callahan, and their helpers for the Women’s Gasparilla Regatta on Sunday.

Also, special thanks to: Appleton Rum West Marine (Door Prize)

Goldner Associates (T-shirts, Hats) Navimo (Mason Anchor Prize)

Daydreams (Singing Duet) Apollo Meats (Hamburger)


Watch for information on our next Regattas:• Sea Scout Regatta: April 25, 26, and 27th

• Steve Brownell – Commodore’s Cup: May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (Fund Raiser for Youth Sailing)

We will need lots of volunteers for both events!

Greg Johnson, Regatta Chairman


Notice of Proposed Bylaws regarding Junior Membership

At its March 3 meeting, the Board approved the presentation of the fol-lowing to the membership. In accordance with Bylaws Article XIV, Bylaws Amendments, these proposed Bylaws will be read and discussed at the March and April membership meetings and voted on by the members at the May membership meeting. This notice shall be posted at the Club-house and on the website and published in the Lighthouse.

The following proposed Bylaws would:

ADD the following new paragraph to Bylaws, Article III, Membership, to define a new class of members called Junior members:

1.4 Junior Member: A junior member shall be of the ages from 18 through 21. A junior member shall follow the regular membership process and have all of the duties, responsibilities and privileges of regular member-ship. Upon reaching age 22, the junior member shall become a regular member with the payment of regular member dues.

REPLACE the current Bylaws, Article III, Membership, paragraph 7.0, to add the new class of members called Junior members:

7.0 The Squadron’s membership shall consist of the following classes:

A. Regular member B. Probationary member C. Honorary member D. Life member E. Junior member.

REPLACE the current Bylaws, Article IV, Fees and Dues, paragraph 1.0, to define the initiation fee for junior members:

1.0 The initiation fee for regular membership shall be $400; for junior membership, [delete $5] ten percent (10%) of the regular membership initiation fee.

REPLACE the current Bylaws, Article IV, Fees and Dues, paragraph 2.0, to define the dues for junior members:

The dues for regular members shall be $120, including applicable sales tax, per year or pro rata share. The dues for junior members shall be fifty percent (50%) of the dues for regular members.


2008-2009 Tampa Sailing Squadron Watch Commodore Greg Johnson Rear Commodore Ed Johnson Vice Commodore OPEN Treasurer Vivian Challen Secretary Mark Zwingelberg 2-year Directors Ken Boucher Dan Kresge Returning Directors Darla Vegenski Len Berkstresser

Due to the open office of Vice Commodore, the first order of business on April 7th for the new Watch will be to appoint a Vice Commodore, in accordance with Art. VIII, para. 1.5 of our Bylaws.

The Board shall appoint any member (who accepts the position) to fill a va-cancy in any office and the appointee shall serve the remainder of the term.

The position of Vice Commodore is not limited to Board members.

In the event the Board appoints as Vice Commodore someone already serving on the Board, another Board position would then become open, also to be filled by an appointee of the Board.

So, to sum this up, if you are interested in serving your Club as a Board mem-ber or as Vice Commodore, please contact Commodore-elect Greg Johnson and/or another 2008 – 2009 Board member or show up at the April 7 Board meeting and make your interest known.

Ed Johnson Commodore


The TSS Unified Calendar

Now, one online calendar will always keep us up to date!

Committee heads will have direct access to the new online calendar. Dates, times, descriptions and all contact information can now be listed. The information that is online at 7:30 PM the

first Tuesday of each month will be published in the printed version of the Lighthouse. But as always the information

online will be the most [email protected]

visit http://www.tampasailingsquadron.org/ for a link to the live...always up-to-date onling calendar!


visit http://www.tampasailingsquadron.org/ for a link to the live...always up-to-date onling calendar!

Mark your calendars for Upcoming TSS Events

April 25-27 - 20th Annual TSS SEA SCOUT REGATTA

May 3 - STEVE BROWNELL COMMODORE’S CUP

REGATTA & PIG ROAST

May 4, 2008- WOMEN’S COMMODORE’S CUP REGATTA

June 7, 2008 - TSS/SPSA TRANSBAY REGATTA


Cruise Fleet Captain: Drew Barrett [email protected] / (813) 988-6851

Cruising Fleet information is available at the following Google groups site:

http://groups.google.com/group/tss-cruising-fleet

The Cruising Fleet planning meeting will be held after the April work party on 26 April 2008 at 11:00am. We shall meet in the clubhouse. Please join us and bring your sug-gestions and/or questions.

I shall attempt to provide templates to volunteer cruise hosts so that we may have a consistent and complete source of information. Please feel free to let me know your suggestions regarding what other information would assist you.

My plan is to use our TSS Cruising Fleet site on Google to inform all who have access and interest in using the web. The site also includes a list server. You may subscribe and receive an email when new information is posted on the site. You may also direct questions to me and/or the cruise hosts using the options at the bottom of the email.

You may sign up for a cruise, as always, on the cruising bulletin board or by sending an email to the group site or host. The email address for the group is:

[email protected]

Emails that you send to the above address will be seen by all group members. The next two event summaries as they appear on the web site and will appear on the com-bined calendar are below:

TSS Cruise Calendar Summary - MarchEvent Name .................. Dolphin Cruising ClubCategory ....................... Visiting Cruise / PartyHost(s) ........................... Drew Barrett & Lauren ....................................... Merritt Host Vessel Name ......... “In Quest” Vessel Contact .............. Channel 16 Start .............................. SA 15 March 2008End ................................ SU 16 March 2008 Info Method .................. Web / Board / LighthouseContact Info: ................. Drew or Google web site Skipper Meeting ............ None Navigation Hints ........... None Hint Source ................... N/A Description: .................... A subset of the club will visit

TSS for a happy hour and dinner on Saturday. Bring Dish for six. Beer, food and fellowship. Breakfast Sunday.

TSS Cruise Calendar Summary - AprilEvent Name ...........Emerson Point Park CruiseCategory ................CruiseHost(s) ....................Bill & Elaine CullenHost Vessel Name ...“Triumph” Vessel Contact .......Channel 16 Start .......................SA 19 April 2008 End .........................SU 20 April 2008 Info Method ...........Web / BoardContact Info: ..........Posted Skipper Meeting .....None Navigation Hints ..... None Hint Source ............N/A Description: ............ Cruise to the Manatee River

north shore, across from Desoto Park. Nice anchorage w/picnic areas. Enjoy covered dish with Bill and Elaine

Gentle seas and perfect winds...Drew

Cruising Fleet Notes

A PUBLICATION OF

The Tampa Sailing SquadronApollo Beach, Florida


Cruising Fleet PlansCruise Fleet Captain: Drew Barrett Month: March Year: 2008

[email protected] / (813) 988-6851 http://groups.google.com/group/tss-cruising-fleet

Event Name: Dolphin Cruising Club End: SU 16 March 2008Category: Visiting Cruise / Party Info Method: Web / Board / EmailHost(s): Drew Barrett Contact Info: Drew or web site & Lauren Merrit Host Vessel: “In Quest” Skipper Meeting: NoneVessel Contact: Channel 16 Navigation Hints: NoneStart: SA 15 March 2008 Hint Source: N/A

Description:

The Dolphin Cruising Club is a group of enthusiasts who sponsor a couple of cruises per month in the Tampa Bay area. They are loosely organized with no physical plant or fixed location. They organize and communicate via the web and email. We hope this is the first of a number of cooperative endeavors much like those we do with Davis Island and Boca Ciega. Most boats will ar-rive throughout the day Saturday.

Planned activities include a Saturday afternoon/evening happy hour and cook out using our facilities. Len Berkstresser has volunteered a keg of green beer and Al Sera has agreed to be the grill master. We are working on a menu with the visiting group, but each of us should bring a covered dish, appetizer or desert for six people. The Dolphin group will cook breakfast in our kitchen on Sunday morning before they leave.

They have about 68 boats from which a subset will visit us. Some will coor-dinate with Dave to use available docks. Others will anchor and dinghy in. Please plan to spend time at the club over the weekend, meet new friends and have much fun. Clean-up help is welcome. Richard Davis and Rene Clark are their coordinators. Their contact information is: H (727) 527-5551 / email: [email protected].


Cruise Fleet Captain: Drew Barrett Month: April Year: 2008

[email protected] / (813) 988-6851 http://groups.google.com/group/tss-cruising-fleet

Event Name: Emerson Pt Park Cruise End: SU 20 April 2008Category: Cruise Info Method: Web / BoardHost(s): Bill and Elaine Cullen Contact Info: PostedHost Vessel: “Triumph” Skipper Meeting: NoneVessel Contact: Channel 16 Navigation Hints: NoneStart: SA 19 April 2008 Hint Source: N/A

Description:

Cruise to the Manatee River north shore, across from Desoto Park. There is a nice anchorage with picnic areas. Enjoy a covered dish dinner with hosts Bill and Elaine. Emerson Point is at the end of Snead Island. The anchorage area can be approached from approximately 27 32.668 N / 082 38.028 W.

Cruising Fleet Plans


MYTH TRUTH

10. You have to be a long-time

member to sponsor

You can sponsor as soon as you are a member

9. If you sponsor someone, you have to attend every event at TSS

You must be present for 2 readings at 2 membership meetings

8. You need to make sure the applicant has a cool boat in good condition

No boat is necessary

7. Only sponsor people who have skills we need

Everyone has a skill we need; your job is to identify that skill!

6. If you sponsor someone you have to make them ‘do stuff’ like participate in events, and they may not like that

They will always remember how nice you are for making them feel welcomed!

5. It costs money to sponsor The sponsor pays nothing

4. It takes a lot of time to be a sponsor You’ll get out of it what you put into it. Minimum is #9 above and at least 2 work parties with the applicant

3. The club is for ‘old timers’ and I don’t want to upset the applecart

The club is for members, old and new. Without new, we won’t be here to be ‘old timers’

2. I don’t know enough people at TSS to sponsor someone

It’s a great way to force yourself to par-ticipate and meet some new people

1. It ‘s hard to sponsor someone now It’s pretty simple

a.Sign the application

b. Stay in touch during the application process and probationary period by invit-ing the applicant to events, work parties, meetings, etc. Offer to hang out, answer questions, etc.

c. Give at least one of the two readings – these are 2 minute introductions to the general membership.

d. Sign the activity reports showing par-ticipation and dates.

Top 10 Myths about SponsoringBarbara Mellens

As leader of the Membership Team, I learned that there are many myths circulating about the role of a sponsor… here are my favorites –

and the corrections!

So the moral to the story is… If you are a Member, IF you can speak, and IF you can sign your name, you can sponsor a member. Try it, you might like it!!!


The Joey Meyer Regatta was a picture perfect close to a year that of-fered its share of “bumps in the night.” Life’s responsibilities crept in re-quiring some change in responsibilities on the YS Board and staff – hey, anyone can sail on a bright, beautiful day, it’s when the wind and seas kick up that the fun really starts! We had our share that will be fodder for future sea stories (all of which start out with “hey this is no s%$t!” ☺

Speaking of the future…it is bright and coming fast!

Update

April 19th Nautical Flea Market at TSSo Put aside those items you no longer use/need and donate them to Youth

Sailing for the upcoming flea market; this is also a chance to get those things you really NEED for that upcoming race/cruise.

o See that special something at a yard sale, (snatch block? traveler car? other?) that is a great deal and you don’t really need? Consider buying it for Youth Sailing!

o The flea market will be at TSS; tables will be $10 each to benefit YS; come on out and set up your own table or clean out that shed and donate the extra stuff to Youth Sailing. Gates open at 8:00.

May 3rd Pig Roast after the Commodore’s Cup Regatta

The annual Commodore’s Cup regatta will be accompanied by the annual Youth Sailing Pig Roast, this year cooked in the new Barb-B-Q! (Nice job Frank!) Come on out for a fun time. The Pig Roast and fixins including all the sides and beer will be $10 a head. We will also have lots of fun raffle prizes. Plan on sailing and coming back to the clubhouse for the festivities.

Here are the YS specifics:

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July 4th Beer Tasting at TSSThis year’s 4th of July celebration will be sponsored by Youth Sailing. $10 a head covers burgers, and sides -- for an added attraction we’ll be sponsoring a beer tasting. Bring a six pack of your favorite brew or bet-ter yet, one you’ve been meaning to try since college. We’ll be sampling brew from all over the world and learning about what goes into making different varieties.

Boats for sale14’ Clark with trailer, spinnaker, jib, main --

ready to go. This is a great Portsmouth racer... $1,495

23’ Hunter includes trailer, and all equip ready to go! Sale Pending

Laser great little boat for Portsmouth! Make offer

Achilles Inflatable Make offer

23’ Southerly “Aardvark” This boat won a lot of races! Make offer

223 Southwind Sold

29’ Ericson make offer

Learn to Sail ClassesFirst classes start Monday June 9th. We’ll have 9 weeks of classes with the week of July 4th off. All classes are a week long.

Students/Prices: 1 for $250; 2 for $450 and 3 for $600; call for special pricing for groups larger than 3. We can accommodate boy scouts, girl scouts, other clubs etc. Have your whole neighborhood take the class together and save big!

Visit the new and improved web site for the latest in class pictures, download the 2008 registration and see the latest youth sailing news.

http://www.tssyouthsailing.org/

Touch the Future Today by participating in Youth Sailing! Call Bob Shaw at 645-2774 (or send an email to [email protected])

to learn where you may fit in!


TUESDAY LUNCH BUNCH a long TSS tradition!

If you’re one of the lucky few that can get away on Tuesday around 11:00 or 11:30, a group of TSS members go over to Alpha Pizza every Tuesday for lunch. Everyone is welcome and the stories sometimes go on and on and on. But the knowledge and experiences that are shared on topics such as sailing and life in general might help you not get stuck on a sand bar or even win a few yacht races on Tampa Bay. You might say the old salts have quite a few tricks that they have used over the years.

See ya at lunch One Old Mullet

TSS MEMBERSHIP – PRICELESS! A NOTE FROM A MEMBER

I did not get to Florida at all this year so I was thinking of letting the mem-bership lapse since it is now over $100. Still a great bargain, of course. The biggest reason I renew is because of the Youth Sailing Program TSS sup-ports. When I was in grade school, some of my classmates lived on Davis Island or belonged to the Yacht Club at Ballast Point. They always talked about sailing and racing but I could not afford an inner tube. When I first sailed at 21 years old I realized what I had missed. There are probably still few places in the country where a poor boy can learn to sail……..Steve Fessenden


2007 – 2008 TSS CHANGE OF WATCH DINNER

Where : Freedom Plaza Clubhouse 3940 Upper Creek Drive Sun City CenterWhen: Saturday March 22ndTime: Cash Bar 5:00 pm till ? Dinner 6:00 pm

Entree SelectionChicken Marsala ( boneless skinless chicken breast lightly sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine, Garden Wild Rice, and Vegetable Medley. ............................. $16.95

Beef Stroganoff (sirloin and mushrooms in a wine and cream sauce) over Fettuccini Noodles, and Broiled Tomato with toasted parmesan topping. ..................................................................................$16.95

Blackened Fresh Salmon Filet, Baked Potato with sour cream, Sauteed Green Beans. .............................................................$24.95

Please sign up at the club or call Ed Johnson 813-416-6298 or Cher Ciufia 813-633-3292

T a m p a S a i l i n g S q u a d r o n – T h e L i g h t h o u s e

TSS Watch 2007-08 Commodore ............................................................................................................................................................. Ed JohnsonVice Commodore ................................................................................................................................................Greg JohnsonRear Commodore ..................................................................................................................................................Gene DiNisioTreasurer ................................................................................................................................................................ Vivian ChallenSecretary ........................................................................................................................................................................ Pat Austin2yr Board Member ............................................................................................................................................Darla Vegenski2yr Board Member .........................................................................................................................................Len Berkstresser1yr Board Member .................................................................................................................................................... Bob Edens1yr Board Member ..................................................................................................................................................Matt DaltonMembership Committee ....................................................................................................................................Barb Mellens .......................................................................................................................................................................... Tom AltomereCookouts before meetings ............................................................................................................................... Hugh Moore .........................................................................................................................................................................................Al Sera Racing Fleet Captain: ...........................................................................................................................................Susan BishopRegattas: Regatta Chairperson ..................................................................................................................................Greg Johnson Regatta Race Committee Chair ........................................ Bob Wicklund – buoy course and distance courseRegatta Race Committee Chair ..................................................................................................Bob Sardo- buoy courseGasparilla Race Committee ...........................................................................................................................George CussinsRegatta Race Committe .........................................................................................................................................Ray Dupuis ...............................................................................................................................................................................Ron Smaller ............................................................................................................................................................................. Kathy Weeks .............................................................................................................................................................................Gary Challen .......................................................................................................................................................................... Vivian Challen .............................................................................................................................................................................. Jan Boucher .............................................................................................................................................................................Steve Hodge .................................................................................................................................................................................. Pat AustinRegatta Registration: ................................................................................................................................................... Ed Peters ................................................................................................................................................................................ Kent Bailey ...............................................................................................................................................................................Dell Copper

Scoring: ............................................................................................................. Barbara Werner and assistant, Dave WebbRegatta Sponsor & Race Committee Boat: ............................................................................................ Dennis VellengaRegatta race committee boat:........................................................................................................................ Don St AmourRegatta Race Committee boat: ....................................................................................................... Jeff and Jan HardwickRegatta chase boats:........................................................................................................... Greg and Martha Bindshedler chase boats: ...........................................................................................................................................................Eric Eisele .......................................................................................................................................................................Chuck NaeyaertTrophies: ..........................................................................................................................................................................Bill Cullen Trophy woodworker: .......................................................................................................................................Bob VarneyArticles: ................................................................................................................................... Barb Werner – women’s racing .....................................................................................................................................Katherine Shea – women’s racing ........................................................................................................................................ Ray Dupuis – Gasparilla regattaAdvance publicity and networking: ..............................................................................................................Greg Johnson ...................................................................................................................................................................................Bill Cullen

If your name appears on this list you need to attend the change of Watch

Dinner you might win 1 million dollars!

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T a m p a S a i l i n g S q u a d r o n – T h e L i g h t h o u s e

Club Racing: Scoring .........................................................................................................................................................Barbara Werner Race Committee & boat .......................................................................................................................... Don St Amour Race Committee & boat #2 ............................................................................................................................. Jim LewisPortsmouth Racing: Scoring and Race Committee: ................................................................................................................Susan Bishop Race Committee: ........................................................................................................................................... Kathy WeeksSea Scouts Regatta ....................................................................................................................Lee Mortimer, Chairperson Boat wrangler & TSS “motivator” ....................................................................................................................Eric EiseleLeader, Ship 185: ................................................................................................................................................. Don St AmourAssistant: ......................................................................................................................................................................Dan KresgePublicity for Sea Scouts and Youth Sailing: ................................................................................................Bob BettingerYouth Sailing: ......................................................................................................................................Steve Darcy, President Bob Shaw, President Susan Bishop, Liaison to TSS BoardWomen’s Sailing .................................................................................................................................................. Shari CallahanWomen’s regattas: ........................................................................................................... Darla Vegenski and Ron SmallerWomen’s Champions of the Bay series organizer ....................................................................................Annie CussinsCruising Fleet Captain...................................................................................................................................Len BerkstresserNewsletter ............................................................................................................................................... Kevin and Desiree Gil Calendar and pay pal website ..........................................................................................................................Kevin GilCovered Dish Dinners .....................................................................................................Barb Cooper & Beverly FletchallMeeting Refreshments ............................................................................................................................Al and Pat Sumner .............................................................................................................................................................................Sally MillicanDockmaster ...............................................................................................................................................................Dave SquierMain Dock Electricity ............................................................................................................................Charlie TALKINGTON Railmaster ........................................................................................................................................................................Paul KaslRailway Committee Chair ................................................................................................................................Greg JohnsonElectric line to railway ....................................................................................................................................................Ed PlotzGate ................................................................................................................................................................................ Mike RughGrounds ................................................................................................................................................................ Angus ReiggerClubhouse ........................................................................................................................Dave Squier and Lewis BuschardPaint Clubhouse ................................................................................................................................................... Charlie BrunoClubhouse Supplies ............................................................................................................................................. Jeanie TroostHAT Team ....................................................................................................................................................................Dave SquierDry Slip ...................................................................................................................................................................... Darin O’NealWet Slips .................................................................................................................................................................... Gene DinisoCompliance Forms ..................................................................................................................................................Dell Cooper Sunfish maintenance ............................................................................................... Geoff Lockwood and Jim HoffmanMako/D Heil mantenance ................................................................................................. Mike Ohern and Doug LoganTSS Ships Store ...........................................................................................................................Mike Antoniadis &Bill Horn Sunshine /Get Well ............................................................................................................................................... Jeanie Troost Programs: ..................................................................................................................................................................Ken Boucher Planning Committee: ...................................................................................................................................Ken Boucher Finance Committee: ........................................................................................................................................Ray Dupuis Promissory Note Administrator:.............................................................................................................. Don Fletchall Advertising Sales: ............................................................................................................................................... Pat Austin Roster: .................................................................................................................................................................... Pat Austin Special Events: .......................................................................................................................................................................... New Years Eve and 4th of July: ....................................................................................................................Barb Gocek Lighted boat parade:.....................................................................................................................................Bruce Gocek Commodores Eggnog party: ........................................................................................ Sally Millican Peggy Squire Dave Perry: .................................................................................................................................Matt and Connie Dalton Insurance: .........................................................................................................................................................Eric Nodland Rules and By – Laws: .......................................................................................................................................... Pat Austin Audit:.................................................................................................................................Richard Borde & Joe WaronkaWeb Site: ................................................................................................................................................................Kendall Morris ABWIG: ...............................................................................................................................................................Jim Bothwell Club Photographer: ..................................................................................................................................Bill FishbourneMichaelangelo of Metal: .................................................................................................................................... Mike Mooney Master Mason: .......................................................................................................................................................... Frank Cuifia

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Annual Dues and Slip Fees pay TSS’s expenses. The Slip Fees are paid in advance each quarter. Dry and Wet Slip Fees are due the 12th day of the first month of each quarter (January 12, April 12, July 12, and October 12). There is a $10 late fee and the Board may not renew slip leases on members if not paid on time. (TSS Rules & Regulations, VII, C)

The Dry Slip Fees have the following breakdown:

General Expenses ................................................. $0.65

Insurance Expenses ................................................... $0.30

Real Estate Tax Expenses ..................................................$0.19

Total ......................................$1.14 a foot plus tax per month (16’ minimum length)

The Wet Slip Fees have the following breakdown:

Bottom Lease .....................................................$0.23

General Expenses ..................................................$1.25

Insurance Expenses ....................................................$0.30

Real Estate Tax Expenses ...................................................$0.68

Total ......................................$2.46 a foot plus tax per month (30’ minimum length)

Annual Dues are payable on January 1. If not postmarked by the last day of February, the member’s name shall be stricken from the membership roll. To be reinstated, the dropped member needs the Board of Directors approval and must pay a penalty fee of 10% of the initiation fee ($40), per month from March 1 to a maximum of 10 months. (TSS Bylaws, Article IV, 4-5)

Taxes are levied on a not-for-profit organization’s dues, membership fees, and services unless the organization qualifies as a not-for-profit entity under the provisions of s. 501(c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, according to Florida Statute 212.04, 2.a. The Tampa Sailing Squadron is a not-for-profit entity under the provisions of s. 501(c )(7), which does not exempt us from collecting sales tax on dues, membership fees, and services.

$$$$ DOLLARS and SENSE $$$$$by Vivian Challen, Treasurer


Tampa Sailing Squadron (MEETINGS)

Regular Membership Meetings 3rd Monday of the month 7:30 pm /19:30

Board Meetings 1st Monday of the month 7:30 pm / 19:30

Gasparilla Regatta 2008 200 lbs of Chicken 100 lbs of Beef

Brisket Smoked 200 dinners served! and counting

Recipe all ingredients are available at Sam’s Club

Chicken (rub)1 cup Spice Island (adjustable grinder) Chicken Seasoning

(this seasoning by its self is awesome)

1 cup Emerils Original Essence seasoning condimento½ cup Black Pepper

½ cup Montreal Steak Seasoning

Beef Brisket (rub)Garlic gloves placed one inch apart in meat.

1 cup Emerils Original Essence seasoning condimento1 cup Montreal Steak seasoning

Refrigerate overnight


1. To the ancients, “seven” often meant “many,” and before the fifteenth century, the many seas of the world were:

the Red Sea the Mediterranean Sea the Persian Gulf the Black Sea the Adriatic Sea the Caspian Sea the Indian Ocean

2. Mark Knopfler he used to be in Dire Straits


Desiree & Kevin Gil [email protected]

From The ediTors

If you wish NOT to receive the Lighthouse via snail mail and only view it online in Color (and you can print it on your printer...saving TSS lots

of money), please send Kendall Morris, Webmaster, an email with a subject of No Lighthouse by mail! and we will take care of it.

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The Small Print. All articles must be submitted no later than the 26th of each month in order to insure publication and mailing (no exceptions, except when accompanied by beer). We reserve the right to change the look, font, size, correct spelling, bla-bla-bla, except change the meaning or intention of anything you submit. All content will be reviewed by me and another promi-nent member of the club. Articles that are not time sensitive might be held for a future issue. And it goes unsaid.... No Anonymous Articles Published!

Cell Fone: 813-451-4718 email: [email protected] Thanks and see you around the club Desiree & Kevin Gil, Editors in love!

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if you don’t have a computer...find someone that does, it’s 2008

Photos: digital only (.tiff, .jpg, .eps) the bigger the better.

Words: .txt or word documents only.

Drawings: get them to me and i will clean them up.

Ads: .tiff, .pdf, .eps scanned art or printed material

Large Files: Call me and i will give you FtP access

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