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Commodore's Ball Update
Hello all, I will be cancelling our TicketTailor account on the evening of Thursday the 17th to avoid another monthly charge of $25. However, I don't have to give a final head count until the morning of Monday the 21st. If you decide you would like to attend and it is between Friday and Sunday evening, please contact me directly and I'll put you on the list. You will then have to bring a check to the event. I hope some of you "on the fence" will be able to make it. Take care, John Schewe |
Commodore's Ball - 2019
Hello all, The Commodore's Ball is scheduled for Saturday, January 26th from 6:00-9:00 pm at Aqua Terra Bistro, 55 E. Main St. NE, Buford. The buffet-style menu will include:
Live music will be provided by Cap'n and Crunch, a duo consisting of Lance Jockell and his gigging partner, Larry. The
price is $50 per person and you can pay by clicking HERE using a credit or debit
card via the club's PayPal account (you don't need a PayPal account to
do this, just click on the gray box at the bottom of the PayPal page). The cut-off date for purchasing
tickets is Friday, January 11th. This is a strict date as we have to
give an accurate headcount by that time. I'm really excited that we are going to be holding this popular event once more and I look forward to seeing many of you there. Happy holidays to one and all. John Schewe Commodore |
LOBSTER BAKE
Lobster Bake
I have gotten TicketTailor up and running so you can now order your tickets for the Lobster Bake. |
Beer Me Tender Rescheduled
Hello all, Due to the high chance of bad weather, the Beer Me Tender has been postponed until Saturday, the 25th. We will still meet at Nani Cove around 3:00 pm. There will be club beer (Yuengling and Bud LIte), fizzy water and soft drinks in three coolers in an inflatable kayak. We are asking all participants to bring a six pack (or two) of your favorite beer to share with the group. My apologies if this is an inconvenience to anyone, but I think it is the right call. John Schewe |
Pirate Party Postponement
Hello all, John and Nancy have decided to postpone the Pirate Party until next Saturday, the 28th, due to the high probability of thunderstorms this weekend. John Schewe |
Pirate Party on Saturday, July 21st
Ahoy and a hearty "argh" to all Southern Sailors, Gather up your best pirate gear and head on over to Sunset Cove located on the west side of Lights Ferry Island (Marker 10TM) on Saturday, July 21st for the annual Pirate Party. Once again, John and Nancy Martin will be the Masters of Ceremonies for this fun event that will include pirate stories and a treasure hunt for the kids. Beer (Yuengling and Bud Lite), red and white wine, Shandys, fizzy water and soft drinks will be provided. Festivities will begin around 2:00 or thereabouts and hamburgers and hot dogs will be served around 6:00. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and don't forget you lawn chairs. There is no charge for this event for club members and $5/adult for guests. It is important to get an accurate head count so we can have enough food and drink without overbuying. A sign-up sheet has been e-mailed to everyone, so please submit one if you are planning on attending (thanks to those who have already done so). Looking f-argh-ward to seeing you there. John Schewe Commodore |
Low Country Boil
 Get out your "bibs" and prepare for Southern Sailing's Low Country Boil to be held on Saturday, May 5th at the pavilion at Aqualand Marina (just to the left of the entrance gate). The festivities will begin around 4:00 pm and the food should be ready to eat around 6:00. There will be beer (Yuengling and Bud Lite), boxed wine (red and white), fizzy water and soft drinks. Bird Fleming and Daryl & Laura Greenberg will be the master cooks with an added Cajun touch courtesy of your commodore, John Schewe (actually a Yankee from New York, but a 26-year resident of New Orleans). So, bring your appetites and some camp chairs and don't miss the fun. There is no charge for this event for current members. There will be a $5/adult charge for non-members (unless, that is, you pay your dues at the event). There will be a sign-up sheet soon and it is really important that you let us know if you will be attending and how many in your party so we can order the proper amount of food. Hope to see many of your there. Until then, happy sailing! |
2018 Chili Cook-off
Saturday,
March 10th will be the annual SSC Chili Cook-off to be held at Sunrise
Cove Clubhouse. Festivities will begin at 4:00 with tasting and judging
starting at 6:00. Remember to bring a muffin tin as this is the best way
to sample all the different chilies. Prizes for the three best chilies
will be awarded. Beer (Bud Lite and Yuengling regular),
boxed red and white wines, soft drinks and fizzy water will be provided.
There is no additional charge for this event. This
is also a good time to pay your annual dues. Now, you don't have to
wait until then to do this - just go to the link on this site's Home
Page (just above the Calendar) and you can pay on-line. As we did last year we will be presenting the awards from 2017's racing events as well as this year's Belden Cup. Get your crews to join us in a wonderful evening of food and fellowship. Looking forward to seeing you there.  |
Annual Meeting and Lobster Bake Postponed
After much consideration and conversation, the SSC officers have decided to postpone the upcoming Lobster Bake & Annual Meeting. While this is regretful, we feel that it is in the best interest of the club. Earlier in the year, due to a conflict with the venue, this event was pushed back from its originally scheduled date to a later date of December 2nd. It’s come to our attention through both the significantly lower number of attendees that have registered as well as general feedback that this new date does not work for many members. Given that this event serves as an imperative operations planning session and is the annual meeting of the club where we elect officers for the coming year, we’ve decided that postponing to a later date will accommodate more members’ attendance. Given the current state of the club, I encourage all members to participate in this upcoming annual meeting. The board is looking to make recommendations on changes moving forward and will need your feedback/consent. Participation is dwindling, nominations for officer positions have dried up, and general enthusiasm seems to be at a low. In light of this, please send all constructive feedback and ideas so the board can take them into consideration before the next meeting. For the next event, it will be held near the lake sometime in January. The venue will depend on the number of attendees. A Facebook and/or survey monkey survey will go out to decide which date accommodates the most members. The plan is for all officers to retain their posts until this meeting. Those that have already registered for the lobster bake, rest assured that you will be fully refunded. Joshua C. Harper 2017 SSC Commodore |
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