COMMODORE'S COMMENTARY A Report from Commodore David Stone

The summer sailing is now behind us and the nights are getting longer but still we seem to be blessed with great weather. Despite all this I have used the boat very little this summer. The demands of a new job and Harry’s sporting commitments (and the fact that I have no accrued leave) have all conspired to use up the available time.

I had intended to get away with the family for the Easter Cruise with the Club but Good Friday dawned with me feeling fluey and Susie exhausted so it was easy to make the decision to not push ourselves and stay home. Catching up on sleep became the priority and in the end we never got away but at least I felt rested and refreshed by the end of the holiday, ready to go to Dunedin on the Tuesday for my uncle’s funeral.

There is a whole lot going on at the Club at present. We have the Mayday Garage Sale this coming weekend. Mike Strong has done an awesome amount of work and most of the “walkers” in the Club have been press-ganged into putting flyers into letter boxes around Devonport. Harry and I got so carried away on Saturday doing our bit that I completely forgot to take him to swimming.

Then we have the working bee and all of you who intend to haul out need to be there. Charlie, as always, has a long list of jobs to be completed so come and do your bit. This is followed by the annual prize giving on Saturday 15th May. In between times we have the Mothers Day brunch that is being cooked by me and the Rear (and some other conscripted males) under the close eye of Gaye. So book a table and treat Mum to a day off from breakfast duty.

Then before you know it, it will be the third Tuesday in July and the AGM. Now is the time to start thinking about any changes to the Club Rules that you may wish to promote and more importantly whether you are prepared to stick your hand up and join the General Committee or one of the other committees that make DYC the place it is. There are likely to be vacancies that need filling so if you would like to contribute come and see one of the Flags and make yourself known. We always need new blood and new ideas.

In the last magazine I gave a reasonably extensive update on where we have got to with the renovation project. There is little I want to add to that this month other than to say that the Steering Committee has met and we have briefed the General Committee in detail. The Steering Committee are confident that, all going to plan, work will start before the AGM. Time will tell. As always it is the availability of grant funding that is the big unknown.

Yesterday was Anzac Day and in response to member requests we sought and obtained permission to present a wreath on behalf of the Club in memory of the members who have
served their country. The wreath was laid by me as Commodore, accompanied by President John Duder and General Committee member, Scott Richardson. The Committee, despite my urging, elected not to march in the parade on this occasion but the intention is that in future years we will march as a group, particularly as we near the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli. If you go to the Cenotaph you will see the DYC wreath on the eastern side. Hopefully the Club will build on this start since the Anzac commemoration is such a large element of the Devonport community.

See you at one or more of the events that I have referred to above. Think about whether you want to contribute to one of the committees.

Happy sailing (for those of you lucky enough to still be getting out there).

David Stone

 

VICE COMMODORE'S REPORT Sue Johnson

The highlight of the month for me has been young Sylvia Strong taking her first steps on board Mary Terese at Easter, a wonderful sight which brought lots of claps and cheers from all on board. Well done Sylvia.

What a wonderful Easter weekend the Club had; lots of laugther, sharing of stories over a wine or beer, and of course the sausages BBQed to perfection. However, the children made the weekend; their excitement and stories, the fun they had, the blindfolded rowing race was just hilarious. I must say that I did not know how hard eggs were when hitting one’s body until the egg fight on the beach; I had bruises all over but thoroughly enjoyed it all. To Mike Strong and Greg Webster thank you for your sportsmanship in regards to the egg fight.

On Easter Sunday during the champagne breakfast we were once again entertained by the crew of “Magic” – Monique, Megan, Albert, and Adrienne playing their recorders. The songs played were Hot Cross Buns, Old McDonald, Merrily, and Traffic Lights, it was very enjoyable. For those of you not there just picture us sitting on a lovely beach with the blue sea and golden sand with beautiful large Pohutukawa trees on the shore line, the men cooking a fine breakfast on the BBQs, Graham popping champagne corks and pouring the champagne into our glasses, and live music being performed on the banks of the beach together with the sound of children laughing and chatting. Now that is what I call paradise, I hope that we as a Club will have many more of these very special weekends. Also I heard that water fights were still being continued as boats headed home plus even some on the marina, now that is fun. (I must find Andrew’s water guns and tune them up for next year.)

For next year there has been talk of having an Easter bonnet competition/parade, now with a year’s notice there will be no excuses. Start thinking and planning for the bonnet now (it will be a change from all the bunny ears that we see). The bonnet is to be handmade, colourful, and boat friendly. This competition is for all; young and old, male and female, plus John Ford and Kevin.

Today (25th April) I attend the Anzac Day Commemoration Service held in Devonport and must say once again what a wonderful service it was, especially seeing so many of our members taking part in the service. We had veterans, volunteer firemen, sea scouts leaders plus children marching together with members in the choir and many members in attendance. There was only one thing that I found hard to do and that was sing the Australian National Anthem as being so used to hearing it prior to a sporting event against New Zealand. It was strange to be singing it but in saying that it was a honour that we were able to give and to think about our neighbours who lost their lives, to enrich ours.

Haulage
Have you lodged your haulage application yet? Time could be running out if you leave it too late.

Just a small reminder that before winter haulage commences all boat owners who are hauling out for the winter are required to attend the working bee and the informal meeting (which will be held after morning tea on the day of the working bee) to discuss the requirements of haulage etc. The working bee is Saturday 8th May plus remember to bring a plate with some goodies on it for morning tea, lunch will be provided by the Club.

Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade
As many of you will be aware we have a few of our members who are volunteers, they need our help and support in this year’s race to the top of Auckland’s iconic Sky City Tower. They race up 51 flights or 1,103 steps wearing full fire-fighting kit and breathing apparatus weighting up to 25kg. In addition to the physical challenge, the Fire-fighters Sky City Tower Challenge is a charity event to raise funds for the Leukemia and Blood Foundation. The training has started so if you see them staggering up Mount Victoria give them a wave and maybe a bit of a push (if required). Andrew completed this event last year in the time of 12 minutes 40 seconds, unfortunately he will not be competing this year during to being in Wellington until mid June. Check out their web page for further information and photos etc (www.dvfb.org.nz). These men have supported the Yacht Club for many years, not just at the bar but by giving Santa a ride and allowing young and old to clamber over the fire engine at the children’s Christmas parties. They also support the whole of Devonport in many different ways plus you never know when we may need them should we be unlucky enough to have a fire. The race in on the 22nd May starting around 9.00am, go over and check it out, it is fun plus you see some very nice looking firemen (but our members are by far the best looking!).

Finally, to Devonport Volunteers who are completing the race on behalf of the Club we wish you the very best and look forward to hearing how you all went.

Our well know curly topped bartender – Janine - Where did she vanish to?

The story goes like this, on April 4th 2009, Janine was heading home after dropping her daughter to family for the weekend. It was a nice clear night around 11pm in Clevedon, when a drunk driver in control of a 4 wheel drive vehicle hit Jainie’s car head on. This then crippled the front of Janine’s car, leaving her with no brakes sending her into a spin at major speed. Her car ended up leaving the road crashing through fences and into farmland. The offending vehicle and driver vanished and Janine was left unconscious, with major injuries. She was pinned in the car in the paddock for 7 hours before a lady coming to feed her horses saw her and rung for emergency services. She was lucky to be alive; Janine spent the next 4 months in Middlemore Hospital with broken cheeks, broken jaws, missing most of her lower teeth and gum, large facial wound, broken ribs, endless bruises and a totally shattered ankle, which they were contemplating amputation of.

Then there was another 5 months being nursed by family members. March this year (2010), Janine returned to join the team of bar staff back at the Club. She still has a lot of face reconstruction to happen over the next year or two, but has come back to join us with her glowing smile and great sense of humour. We welcome you back to the Club Janine.

Auckland Marathon
The flags are now all entered for the Auckland Marathon, we are doing the half and the training has begun. The date for this event is 31st October 2010 members and any friends are more than welcome to join us, you can enter as part the of the DYC team. Just log on to http://www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz enter under team and nominate the team as “DYC” the password is also “DYC” (please note it is case sensitive). If you are thinking of doing the full or half marathon you really do need to enter sooner rather than later as they restrict numbers going over the harbour bridge.

Following the marathon we will have a BBQ back at the Club with the bar open to re-hydrate, you never know the Flags may even shout the first round of drinks.

Any queries, please contact Matt Kemp.

That’s all from me this month. I’m going down to the Club now to take some more goodies for the garage sale and to have a wine.

Take care

Sue

 

REAR COMMODORE'S REPORT John Ford

Well didn’t we have wonderful weather for the Easter break. I took an extra couple of days off work so we had six marvellous days on the water.

On Friday 2nd April (after three trips between home and the marina!) we finally set of for Ponui and the DYC BBQ. With the very light breeze we called by Castaway, the finish boat off Rocky Bay, to check that Ponui was still the venue for the BBQ. Proceeded to Ponui and Kevin and Sue joined us for a wine before moving around to Shark Bay to meet the fleet. It was great to see Whimaway with Marge aboard in the Bay. Swam over to Beaujolais, where Gaza poured me a rum. I walked back to Keos 15 minutes later.

The BBQ was excellent, with a great turnout. We really do have a fabulous mix of club members. Catherine and I retired as darkness descended.

On Saturday we headed over to Coromandel, with Mike and Wendy on Dogbox, for our traditional Easter cruise. Stopped for a fish in one of the mussel farms and had fresh and raw fish for dinner. Wendy’s raw fish with lime and coconut cream is to die for.

Sunday - kawhai schooling everywhere, spent part of the day swimming in Elephant Cove and the water was so clear and warm.

Moved to Deep Cove on Whanganui Island for the night’s anchorage. (Yes it has an h!)

Monday - yet another glorious day, messed around, stopped at Waimate Island but decided to move to Te Kouma and anchored at dusk in Squadron Bay.

Tuesday left Te Kouma and made our way up to Waikalibubu as a strong southerly was forecast. Bay-hopped up the back of Waiheke, tiki touring, and stopped for a fish a few times on the way without success. Catherine landed some nice snapper just off Matiatia, the best fishing of the weekend.

A yacht anchored a tad close to us on dusk, and as predicted, the strong southerly arrived. Fortunately we noticed that this boat was dragging and I was able to wake the gentleman before he collided with us in the early hours.
The wind dropped in the morning so we caught some more fish and headed for home. A fabulous weekend; however we did miss the champagne breakfast and the kids’ rowing races and egg throwing competition. Next Easter we will be staying for the weekend with the Club.

Upcoming events

• May is a huge month at the club.
• Monster Garage Sale Sunday 2nd May from 0900 hrs
• Working Bee Saturday 8th May from 0830 hrs
• Mothers Day Brunch Sunday 9th May from 0900 hrs
• Prize giving Saturday 15th May from 1930 hrs

Great night at the Club last Friday night, the piano being played to very appreciative diners and a good turn-out.

Finally, a very special thanks to our brilliant and hard working social committee, who have donated $2500 to the building fund.

This is a sensational effort from these hard working individuals.

May the good weather continue.

Cheers
John

 

FROM THE SAILING MASTER Desiree Coleman

 

What a great few end of season races we have had.

First the rescheduled two-handed round Waiheke race. It was a good turn out with 13 boats on the start line:

1st- Corner Bar Cruiser
2nd- Heartlight
3rd- Zeus

Next was our wonderful Easter Weekend.
What a great turn out of boats and the weather was kind to us. It became a drifter on the race down with only three boats finishing in B and 5 in A:

A division
1st Corner Bar Cruiser
2nd Lambretta
3rd Masquerade

B division
1st Who’s Who
2nd Spero
3rd Idle Hour

This race was sponsored by Devonport Resene Colourshop, thank-you. A great BBQ was had by all.

Saturday saw us all line up again for the Round the Islands Race:

A division
1st Northerner
2nd Prowler
3rd Masquerade

B division
1st Windswept
2nd Aqualust
3rd Idle Hour

Thank-you to Sponsors Charlie Webley Boat Builder and Kevin Johnson Boat Builder Devonport.

Also a big thank-you to Chris Leech and friends for being such a great start and finish boat. It was another great BBQ on the beach and another DYC take over of Shark Bay.

Sunday’s Champagne breakfast was another goody followed by the Club picnic. We had thirteen children and a large number of adult children who joined in all the activities to make this another great event.

Thank-you to all those who helped transport gear, food and drink down. A big thank-you to Sue and Kevin who helped keep the drinks cold, most important.

Last week we had the single-handed race. It was another drifter with very frustrating conditions. There were seven starters and 5 finishers:

1st Cantara
2nd Lambretta
3rd Corner Bar Cruiser

A big thank-you to Bill Cole and the starting team of Mike Habgood and Fran and Nelson Webster who have been a wonderful support to Bill. Thank-you all so much.

Well, the sailing season has come to an end and I hope everyone has enjoyed it. The weather on the whole has been kind although a little frustrating at times.

The prize giving is going to be held on the 15th May and we hope to see all of the winners and support people there. It will be a grand night not to be missed.

I hope you all get out for some winter cruising and enjoy the endless summer we are having.

Cheers Des

FROM WORKS Charlie Webley

Don’t forget the working bee 8th May at 0830 hours. Bring usual tools and mowers etc plus a plate of food for morning tea. Hopefully it won’t be raining. If it is raining bring rain coats, the working bee will still go ahead.

Thanks Charlie

 

STORIES FROM THE PAST Chris Leech

Over the coming months I will include some old naval sayings, which will intrigue all and offer an explanation as to their origin. (Reproduced with kind permission of the RNZN Museum)

Press into service:
Force to do something against one’s will
Impressment was the act of seizing private goods or property for public service, and the forcing of men to serve in the navy. Press gangs effectively kidnapped or tricked men to serve aboard ships.

Pull your finger out:
Hurry; get a move on
Cannons were primed with a small amount of gunpowder poured into an ignition hole. A sailor kept this powder in place with a finger, and was ordered to pull his finger out just before ignition.

Put a new slant on things:
Consider from a different perspective
The angle of sail was altered to compensate for changing wind conditions.

Put through the hoop:
Undergo an ordeal; rigorously test
Prior to battle hammocks were rolled tightly and lashed to a ship’s rails providing protection against shot and splinters. Sailors were required to pass their rolled hammocks through a regulation size hoop gauge to check them for tightness, and therefore effectiveness.

 CR Leech ED*
Past Commodore

 

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Regular updates of the Club’s Members’ Boat Directory and Members’ Directory will be posted in subsequent Devonport Yacht Club News issues, as required.

You are invited to paste these amendments into your yearbook.

 

DYC NEW MEMBERSHIP
	MEMBER NAME
Family Membership	Grant Daniel & Sarah Dettwiler and Katherine
	Martin & Susan Plummer
Ordinary Membership	John Fleming

DYC MEMBERSHIP REGISTERI have been working on bringing the membership register up to date with respect to each members joining date. There are a missing dates for most members who joined prior to when accurate joining date information was automatically captured. So if you joined prior to 1993, then it would be appreciated if you could contact me with this information. It is important when determining when a member becomes eligible for Veteran status, whilst also ensuring that our records are accurate.

CR Leech ED*
Past Commodore
dds@kcbbs.gen.nz

 

MEET YOUR COMMITTEE

Hi, I am Maurice Alderwick your Publicity Officer. I have been a member for about twelve years and got roped into the committee during Frank Warnock’s reign as Commodore and been there ever since.

At that time I was looking after the Club web site, a role that was handed to me by Bob NcNaugton. Incidentally the Club web site was originally set up by Gary Wallace using a web server that belonged to a friend of his.

Frank was insistent that since I was the web master for the Club, that was a job that went hand in hand with publicity and so I was to become the Publicity Officer. There was to be no room for negotiation.

As the Publicity Officer I am responsible for getting the monthly Newsletter published, the Yearbook published, managing the web site and sending out all those spam emails about upcoming Club events.

I did this for the first few years and then got an apprentice on board. Mike Strong has essentially been managing the monthly Newsletter and Yearbook for the past few years, a job he does very well with little or no input from me, leaving me the web site and emails to deal with.

The biggest job of the year is the Yearbook, which Mike handles. For me it’s the annual update to the web site to set up the new sailing programme for the year. Thereafter it’s essentially the posting the monthly newsletters, race results on the web site and emails.

I can’t let pass without mentioning probably the most important person in the Publicity area, Don Mason of Ace-Hi Typing Services. Don is our publisher. Mike sends him the raw data for the newsletters and Yearbook and Don knocks it into shape, gets it printed and mails it out. Chris Leech sends Don an updated mail label list from the Club register each month for the newsletters. In addition, and without charge, Don also creates the raw web page for each monthly newsletter which he sends to me for publishing on the web site. A little tinkering on my part with some links and images, and its ready to publish. We use FrontPage 2000 to manage the web site.

I am Geoff Palmer and have been a member of the DYC for the last 2 years, joining during the period of the last big storm in 2007 when our yacht “Emjay” broke free and ended up on the beach at Windsor Reserve. We still can’t thank the members of the club enough who helped secure her during that night and salvaged her back to the club.

After the help the club gave us during this period, I wanted to get more involved in the club and was invited to join the committee. I have been on the committee nearly a year now and have seen the way the club runs from day to day and the exciting progress of the club refurbishment. I am planning some new DYC apparel for purchase, so watch out in the coming newsletters for further information. Outside the club I work in the Design Office at VT Fitzroy at the Devonport dock yard.

STORIES FROM OFFSHORE"S LOG BOOK Frank Warnock

It was anniversary weekend in the early 1980s and the Devonport fleet was anchored in a bay on the starboard side of Mahurangi Harbour on a lovely Saturday late afternoon enjoying happy hour aboard their boats before going ashore for the usual BBQ. The race up the night before had been great with around 12 knots of North East wind which gave the yachts a long and a short beat to the end of Whangaparaoa peninsular and a lovely eased sheet reach in the moonlight to the finish.

One regular competitor was missing; Offshore was not there because I was busy at the Rodney Aero club doing a day’s instructing. I was a senior flying instructor at North Shore Aero club in those days but now and then helped my good friend Rod Miller who was CFI at Kaipara Flats so he could have a weekend off.

During the day’s flying I flew over the fleet and noticed Winifred, owned by Neil Burson amongst the boats. We had done a lot of cruising together as Neil and Lynnis’ two girls were much the same ages as my kids and an evil thought entered my head.

Rodney Aero club only operated at weekends and the grass runway was used to graze sheep during the week, so I sent a student pilot out with a large paper bag to fill it full of sheep droppings and after the day’s flying was over I put him in the rear seat of the Cessna 172 and showed him how to “drop the bomb.”

He was to open the window which had a stop attached so it would only open about six inches (150mm) when I gave him the word and to hold the bag out the window upside down with both hands, one holding the bottom of the bag and the other holding the top closed and on my signal he was to let the bag open and the contents would spill out. We had a practice run on the ground and he appeared to have it worked out. Most of the club members were keen to see this act and I took the club captain who was a lady plus another student aboard and we took off and headed for the DZ, the yacht Winifred.

As we approached the area I was aware of a power cable across the harbour so I planned my approach so to miss this hazard, from the harbour entrance I did a powered let down so to fly over the fleet at 200 foot.

I was pretty accurate at bombing having air judged the competition at club, regional and national level and Earle Young the current National bombing champion was also one of the racing crew on Offshore.

I set the aircraft up with 10 degrees of flap and 70 knots airspeed and commenced the bombing run, the side window was open and the bomb was in position and as we flew over Winifred I shouted NOW to which the student said EH and I said again NOW and he emptied the bag however in those few seconds delay caused by a misunderstanding between captain and bomber the contents of the bag completely missed Winifred and instead hit Vegan which was owned by Mike Webster.

From a pilot’s point of view it was a king hit and the sheep dung rained down from stem to stern. Mike and crew were having drinks and nibbles in the cockpit at the time and were covered in the stuff, there was sheep poo in their drinks and it was stuck to the biscuits as well as going down both hatches and all over the deck.

Mike was worried because at the time he was a sheep farmer at Takatu Point and was breeding a new type of Merino and he thought that his farming neighbours were upset with him and had arranged the bombing however he soon realised who the perpetrator was after talking to some of the other Devonport boats.

What a difference 30 years makes for now I would not dare to repeat such an exercise, I would probably be prosecuted by the authorities and put in jail plus losing my flying licence but then it was just good fun. I was disappointed that we missed Neil and Winifred but Mike took it in good part and it was certainly the talking point at the club’s beach BBQ that evening.

Next month, what do you do when you run out of booze? You whistle up a helicopter to personally deliver some more!

Frank Warnock

 

MAYDAY MAYDAY SALE UPDATE Mike Strong

I would like to thank everyone that is making this sale and weekend possible; once again I am amazed on the great resources on hand with Club members. To get everything arranged is a huge team effort and I am looking forward to seeing everyone down at the Club on Saturday and Sunday.

It is all on this weekend! Here is the outline of the plan:

Saturday 1 May 0900hrs –
Set up main hall with books, ornaments, jewellery, clothes, and silent auction
Move all marine items to Sea Scout Ship and set-up
Sort out household items to be ready to be laid out on Sunday morning
Pick up bouncy castle
Pick up sausages
Pick up bread, sauce
Pick up more gear if necessary
Sort out shelters etc to be ready to set-up on Sunday morning
Briefing for members (1000hrs)

And yes there is a heap of stuff to go through with more expected to arrive on Saturday

Sunday 2 May start 0700hrs (oh so early!)
Set up shelters
Layout garage sale items (quite a bit to move)
Set up bouncy castle
Layout plants
Layout rest of the gear
Put up signs
Sell, Sell, Sell
Clean-up
Finish off with BBQ on deck provided by the Club

Tell as many people as you know!

If someone has an up to date First-Aid certificate could you please let me know as I have a role for you.

We also need members to be able to man the stalls!

I would like to have a boat rigging boat competition, has anyone got a P-Class or opti that can be used on the day, two would be good!

Thanks, now it is up to each of us to make this a huge success!

Please give me a ring 09 445 2131 after 1930hrs or drop us an email ladybird334@gmail.com
Or have a word with Sue Johnson on how you can get involved!
It is going to be up to each of us to make this work by getting involved, selecting a task and helping to raise some serious funds for the renovations!

Mike Strong
Past Commodore
Mayday Mayday Sale Sale Event Coordinator

 

CAMERA CLIPS Mahurangi, Issy Bay Race and Picnic with Wakatere

After the race BBQs were never like this	Chefs at work
Antonia and Harry	Shark Bay
Easter Sunday - Graham officiating

 

BRIC A BRAC

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To find out more about Seawise, you can email info@seawise.co.nz or contact Jaycee Collins on 021 851 807.

AN ARTICLE ON WRITING AN ARTICLE

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We assume that you are copyright holder, or have permission to reproduce it from the owner. Please don’t overlook this.

(Written and prepared for NZ Model Fliers World)

 

NOTICE BOARD

 

FATHERS' DAY BRUNCH Sunday, 5 September 9.30am - 12.30pm To raise funds for the building project Menu: The sort of delicious food blokes love...and lots of it cooked by our own celebrity chefs – the Commodore and her support crew The bar will be open Cost: Adults: $20.00 Children (6-12 years): $10.00 Children under 6: Free Bookings are essential advise the staff at the bar or phone or email Kirsty: 827 5992 or 027 207 0449  / kirmac@xtra.co.nz stating the number attending and the time you will arrive, along with your name and phone number Come along for a delicious hearty breakfast and support your Club It’s not everyday the Commodore cooks for the Club’s men! Join us for a fun and informative evening with DAVID THATCHER Thursday September 16th 19.30 start at the Devonport Yacht Club. The bar will be open and a light supper will be served afterwards. We will be entertained by his stories of messing about in boats for pleasure and work, his exploits in the Pacific, his life as an author of a number of best selling Cruising Guides (which will be for sale on the night) and his adventures at work as the Rodney Harbour Master. Zumba at the Yacht Club Monday evenings from 13 September 7.30 to 8.30 pm Light clothing and flat shoes Bring a water bottle Cost $10 per session or Concession for 10 Courtesy: zumbanorthshore.co.nz and Larisa King Members and friends welcome Contact : Graham Pettersen  445 7481 For Sale Stewart 36 - (Matangi). Built 1976 by Keith Atkinson. 3 skin kauri, glued, screwed and glassed. Vessel in good condition. Current owners since 1977. Can be viewed at Gulf Harbour berth G18. Phone owners on either +64 021 132 0075 or  +64 9 476 0114 Assistance required for the Calliope Sea Scouts The Calliope Sea Scouts are undertaking evening classes, and one of the topics is about the Stars and Navigation. This will be at a fairly basic level. If there is any Member who will be able to assist, then please let me know. It will be for a Monday night between 1830 and 2000. CR Leech ED* Past Commodore Treasurer Required Accounting Knowledge Essential MYOB System Assistant Treasurer available for day to day input etc. Approximately 3 hours weekly There will be a good transition period Attendance required for monthly meeting (3rd Tuesday of each month) Honorarium payable Ring Matt (445-7188) or Sue (445-2815) Friday Night Members Draw Here's how it works; Every Friday evening a Member’s number will be drawn If your number comes up you must in the clubhouse and be in possession of your membership card to claim the Prize No winner, and the prize Jackpots to next week The weekly prize is a $20 voucher from one of our local businesses Devonport Hammer Hardware Glengarry Wines, Devonport Evergreen Books, Devonport Be there to Win  Our Caterer DOES GREAT WEDDINGS / PRIVATE PARTIES AT HOME / GIVE THEM A CALL (Gay Larner) 021 776 701 Posted 2/7/2009