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The Weathermark at wyc.org  -  April 29th, 2004

THIS ISSUE:
- Put In Day
- Blake Middleton MS Walk
- John Koss
- Cool Regatta
- WYC Discount at West Marine
- Dues Due
- Match Race Mondays
- LMSS Update
- Cobalt Blues Band
- Fritz Strassburger
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PUT IN DAY:
- We will be using the crane for "full service" put-in this Saturday on May
1st from 8-5pm.
- Please see the signup sheet at the clubhouse to select a reserved time.
- Cost will be $45.


BLAKE MIDDLETON MS WALK
As you may have heard, our beloved P.R.O. (Presiding Race Officer) Blake
Middleton was recently diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis). He's
responding to medication and doing well with minimal impact to his daily
routine.

As a rule I avoid this type of stuff in the e-weathermark, but I'm making an
exception today. Blake is walking in an MS Walk in three day on Sunday May
2nd. If you'd like to sponsor his walk, you may do so at
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/pledge/. Enter "Blake Middleton" in the
search criteria and you will find a page discussing Blake's thoughts on his
MS and have an opportunity to sponsor Blake online.

You can also e-mail Blake at myc at aol.com and he will send you a "form
letter" that discuss' his MS and talks more about his motivation to do the
MS Walk. It's this weekend, so act now if you're interested.


JOHN KOSS
A "get well soon" photo-frame matting for club members to sign is at the
clubhouse through Monday. It's located near the computer. Further details
about John's injuries are available on the Capri 25 homepage at
http://www.wyc.org/Capri25/


COOL REGATTA SPONSORSHIP
Absolute Vodka, Evergreen Jewelers, and Great River Real Estate have teamed
up to sponsor a great Cool Icebreaker Regatta this weekend. The top three
teams will win Citizen watches (way to go Liz!!!) and there is a general
raffle that ANYONE can participate in for a super cool $500 Citizen watch.
Just swing by and buy a raffle ticket. http://www.wyc.org/j22/cool.htm


WYC DAY AT WEST MARINE
This Saturday from 9-5 WYC sailors receive 10% off everything in the
store(5% electronics) at the Ridgedale West Marine. This is in addition to
any other sale prices or coupons. I'm assuming they have stocked up on
VC-17...


DUES DUE
Membership dues and mooring fees are all due. If you still have outstanding
payments, please clear this up before you put your boat in the water. Past
due boats will not be scored until they are paid up!


MATCH RACE MONDAYS
More information about the new match racing program has been posted on the
website. Please visit http://www.wyc.org/j22/matchracing.htm to learn more
and contact Sean Hendrickson to get involved.


LMSS UPDATES
- Half day programs are filling quickly. Register now if you or someone you
know are interested.
- Wayzata Jr. Sailing Team Open House will be May 16th at 5:30. Opti, 420,
and Laser age kids should rsvp to ross.siemers at northmemorial.com is they are
interested.
- MN State H.S. Champs will be hosted at WYC on May 22nd.
- http://www.lakeminnetonkasailingschool.org/default.htm


COBALT BLUES BAND
The WYC house band with Larry AuBuchon, Don Pearson, and Pete Willenbring
will be at Turtles Bar and Grill (1st ave E, downtown Shakopee)on May 8th at
8:00pm. Anyone of legal age is invited to stop by and hear some great blues
music.


TO FIDDLERS GREEN: FRITZ STRASSBERGER
Former Commodore and Ensign sailor, Fritz Strassberger passed away recently
at 80 years of age. He was the 7th Commodore of WYC, serving from 1971-72.
Fritz sailed Ensign #797. Link to further information available at
www.wyc.org


See you at the Tune-Up race!

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