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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=264 height=331 src="cid:image002.jpg@01CE9945.273AA130" align=left hspace=12 alt="2013 SS Tee Shirt 2.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_0"><![endif]>SHIRT ALERT – I apologize for the short notice, but the shirt design and web site readiness both took longer than expected. In order to have shirts delivered in time for the regatta, I have to place the order THIS MONDAY morning. You MUST order your shirts by 8 a.m. on Monday to guarantee delivery by September 6. Remember, ANYONE can order a shirt(s). Owners, crews, your mom, ANYONE can order shirts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tee shirts are 100% cotton. Polos are 60/40 cotton/poly blend. Ladies’ polo shirts are ladies’ sizes. All other shirts are men’s sizes. Tee shirts have the SOTN logo on the front left chest, and an awesome design on the back, created using a photo by Mark Puariea. Yeah Mark! The polos do not have a design on the back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prices are: Short sleeve tee $16, Long sleeve tee $20, Polos $33<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Extra dinner tickets for Saturday night are $12. Every registered boat will get 4 dinner tickets, as well as 4 Mount Gay Rum hats – featuring the new Mount Gay logo! Dance-to-your-heart’s-delight music will be provided by the Sonar fleet’s own “Maeflies” (Pirate’s Booty). If you have not heard them, you are in for a treat!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oh yes, the menu is grilled chicken breasts with a creamy mushroom sauce, wild rice pilaf, green salad and apple pie.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I created an event on Facebook, but could only invite my “friends”. I consider each and every one of you to be my friend, so if you did not get the invitation, just go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/572423746156843/">https://www.facebook.com/events/572423746156843/</a>, and “join”. Remember, saying you’re going on the Facebook page does not mean you are registered. The event page would be a good place to post your availability or need for crew.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Special thanks to our fleet reps, James Schwinghammer (Capri 25), Ken Stieers (Sonar) and Jeff Mootz (S2 7.9).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Volunteer opportunities will be plentiful. Stay tuned.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carmella Foster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chairperson, Star of the North Regatta<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wayzata Yacht Club<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Home Phone: 952-473-2240<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mobile: 952-681-9018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: 952-544-9811<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>