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General Membership MeetingFor December, SYSCO and West Marine are reinstituting a tradition. The

West Marine discount night for SYSCO members is Wednesday, December 20. Be at West Marine’s Delta Park store between 7 pm and 8 pm for a 10% discount for many items, a 5% discount for others.

The next SYSCO General Membership meeting is Monday, January 15, 2007, 7 pm at Mars Meadow restaurant (Hayden Meadows). Come early at 6 pm for dinner and socializing.

P.S. The SYSCO Board meets the first Monday of each month. Due to New Years Day falling on Monday, the January Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, January 3. Time: 6:30 pm. Location: Barley Mill Pub, 1629 SE Hawthorne. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Commodore:Phil Campagna(503) 735-0902

Vice Commodore/ Race Captain:Karen Anderson(503) 806-0945

Treasurer:Steve Moshofsky(503) 293-0833

Secretary:Pat O’Bryant(360) 694-3257

Rear Commodore:Alan Boguslawski(360) 737-2689

Membership:Pat & Fran O’Bryant(360) 694-3257

Program:Bob Waldron(503) 359-5514

Newsletter:Mike & Sandy O’Bryant(503) 281-9102

Protests:Sue Burns(503) 239-4339

Trophies:Jim Shaw(503) 636-3816

Cruising:Bob Brown(503) 543-5475

Historians:Bill & Vicki Sanborn(503) 286-9257

PHRF Rater:Bill Brennan(503) 286-9374

PHRF Rep:Phil Campagna(503) 735-0902

Just as we all thought, it’s dangerous to be off the water. A tree finds Bad Habit, a local Martin 241, during recent storms. She’ll race again, her owners say. (More photos page 3)

Bad Weather brings Bad Break for BAD HABITKAREN ANDERSON

VICE COMMODORE, RACE CAPTAIN

Recent storms brought downed trees and power outages to the Portland-Vancouver area, and one of these big trees, unfortunately, landed on BAD HABIT. BAD HABIT is a Martin 241 owned and raced by Kari Dapp and Todd Boire. First analysis indicated the boat will be totaled, but owners Todd and Kari vow to bring her back for more challenges.

Columbia River racing has several changes for the 2007 season. Most racing sponsors agree that weekend racing is facing dwindling numbers. This year Rose City is planning several Friday night and Saturday races instead of the usual Saturday and Sunday venue. SYSCO will be shortening the One-Design Regatta to just one long day on Saturday for 2007.

We’re recruiting for fleet captains again. Thanks to those fleets which already have given me their new captains!

With this cold weather, I’m taking a sun break for Christmas with the family in the Virgin Islands. We’ll sun, sail, and swim and try not to think of broken boats and ice, rain, and snow here in Oregon.

Have a joyous holiday season!

DECEMBER 2006 PAGE 2 SYSCO NEWS

One of the goals of both the outgoing Board and the new Board of Directors is to have you as a member involved in SYSCO, on and off of the race course. That focal point for being involved is the monthly general membership meetings (January 15 is the next meeting). They are searching for ways to attract you to non-race club events and to expand the social element of the club. They feel that each of you have something to offer to the group, and you will be enriched by the offerings of others.

We learned a lot from our “First Annual Chateau SYSCO Wine Tasting” last year and this year we have plans for the “Second Annual Chateau SYSCO Wine Tasting,” February 17. This will be an opportunity to come greet and share ideas in a social setting with those who for most of the season we only wave to while on the river. And, at the same time, it is an opportunity to tell Board members what would draw you to non-race SYSCO events. Make this a Winter Time must do event.

The Oregon State Marine Board is trying to get all boaters to have an Oregon Boater Education Card. For 2007 the minimum age is 60 to be allowed to operate a boat without the card, and I think that a majority of SYSCO members are below that age. The Card involves a knowledge test and a small fee, but not having the card involves a $97 fine and you will still need to pass the test and pay the fee. All Pancho III operators must have the card.

Looking at the race schedule I see that the SixPac has not been scheduled for 2007, so those looking for a downriver sail are always welcome to join the SYSCO Delta Cruisers. We will be meeting Saturday, July 29, 2007 at Martin Island for those needing to schedule vacation time.

On a personal note, I am going to end 40 years of going to the shop and will retire this month. Vicki and I hope that each of you can share this season with friends and family and we want to wish each of you a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year.

See you at the Boat Show

Thoughts from the RearBILL SANBORN

Portland Boat ShowDon’t miss the 47th Annual Portland Boat Show

at the Portland Expo Center January 6 – 14, 2007! Please help your sailing club by staffing the

SYSCO booth in exchange for free entry to the boat show. No experience or training is necessary. We’ll provide information and instructions at the booth.

We would also like to update our SYSCO booth slide show. Everybody please select a couple of sailing or racing action shots from your collection of digital photos and e-mail them to Gary Whitney at Gary.whitney@comcast.net.

We still need volunteers for the sessions highlighted.

Contact Alan Boguslawski at: bogey@pacifier.com or (360) 737-2689.

Saturday January 6, 2007 11 am – 2 pm2 pm – 5 pm5 pm – 9 pm

Sunday January 7 11 am – 2 pm2 pm – 6 pm

Monday January 8 3 pm – 6 pm6 pm – 9 pm

Tuesday January 9 3 pm – 6 pm6 pm – 9 pm

Wednesday January 10 3 pm – 6 pm6 pm – 9 pm

Thursday January 11 3 pm – 6 pm6 pm – 9 pm

Friday January 12 3 pm – 6 pm6 pm – 9 pm

Saturday January 13 11 am – 2 pm2 pm – 5 pm5 pm – 9 pm

Sunday January 14 11 am – 2 pm2 pm – 5 pm

DECEMBER 2006 PAGE 3 SYSCO NEWS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2006

PRESENT:Phil Campagna, Alan Boguslawski, Mike O’Bryant,

Rod Dawson, Steve Moshofsky, Sandy Smith, Bill Sanborn, Al Calcagno, Pat O’Bryant, Robin Trower

COMMODORE:Phil called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.

Here is the list of our new officers:Commodore: Rod DawsonVice Commodore: Karen AndersonRear Commodore: Phil CampagnaSecretary: Sandra Smith Treasurer: Al CalcagnoRace Captain: Karen AndersonMembership: Pat O’BryantNewsletter Editors: Mike & Sandy O’Bryant

MEMBERSHIP:Membership renewals will be sent out by the 15th

of December along with an information page regarding new and upcoming general meeting programs.

NEW BUSINESS:We are working on different ways to increase

participation at the general meetings. Karen had an idea about including door prizes at the meetings. We’ve been asking for some entertainment, like sailing video’s, personal sailing adventures, or back to more of an instructional venue. We want to know if you, the members, have any suggestions. Please talk with any of the new officers and give them your ideas or, better yet, volunteer to help us line up the entertainment for the meetings. There will be a program set up for every general meeting in 2007.

Does anyone have any great sailing related videos they’d like to share? Please let us know.

Karen has set up the January general meeting with Rich Jones and Edie Felix. It will be about their sailing experiences from Hawaii to Seattle on a 30 foot sailboat without a motor, please come and join us. They always have a great presentation. Sandy is working on getting Allison the surveyor to share her experiences with us. Maybe we could learn a thing or two.

DON’T FORGET ---- If you will be 60 or younger in 2007, you will need to carry a Boater Education Card when operating your boat if it’s greater than 10 hp.

BOAT SHOW:Alan said the booth setup is ready to go. He is still

looking for volunteers. Have you signed up yet.?Meeting adjouned, M/S

Respectfully submitted,PATRICK O’BRYANT, SECRETARY

December 2006 SYSCO Board Meeting Minutes

Bad Habit, a local Martin 241 racer, finds a tree to climb in local storms, but she’ll race again.

Commodore’s CommentsPHIL CAMPAGNA

The Christmas tree is up and the decorations are hung. The only thing left to do is write my last Commodore’s Comments for this newsletter. My time with SYSCO began when I decided to purchase a J24 out of the Oregonian in late ‘98. Since I was planning on racing her, it seemed logical to join a club for which members can race their events for free. So in 1999, I joined as a racer/owner, but never would have guessed that the years to come would see me as banquet chair for

two years, Vice Commodore for two years and most recently Commodore for the last two years.

My personal time spent addressing the duties these positions offered was a small price for the relationships formed with my fellow members of this sailing club. What was enjoyed most was the relations shared with fellow board members, being on the same team whose ultimate goal is pleasing its membership. This sailing club is heading in the right direction and I’m pleased to see new leadership on our 2007 board. Please support them however possible and see the success of SYSCO shine on for another 28 years!

Oh, by the way, don’t forget our annual social and membership drive on Feb 17th at Rose City Yacht Club. Stay tuned for details.

Enjoy your holiday season.

DECEMBER 2006 PAGE 4 SYSCO NEWS

Boating Safety Cards required for all 60 and Younger

Beginning in 2007, powerboat operators 60 and younger will be required to take a boating safety course and carry their boater education card when operating boats greater than 10 hp.

There are about 36,000 registered boat owners between 51 and 60 years old who will need boater education cards in 2007, according to MariAnn Koloszar, Education Coordinator for the Oregon State Marine Board. So far the Marine Board has issued almost 150,000 cards and has one of the top compliances for mandatory education in the nation. The fine for not carrying a card, along with other law

enforcement violation fines, was increased in 2006 from $94 to $97.

While taking the test online is an easy way to get the required certificate, boaters can also boaters.” Koloszar adds. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, Oregon State Marine Board Volunteer Instructors and other private providers offer such classroom courses.

The local Sheriff’s office offers free equivalency exams that are designed for the experienced boater. Approved Internet courses are also available and course information can all be found at the Marine Board’s website at www.boatoregon.com. Prices for the different education options range from free to around $45. Classes and equivalency exams are scheduled to fit boaters’ needs.