Fall Meeting & Winners Dinner Oakland Yacht Club November 5, 2011

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For the main event, we had 61 folks representing 29 boats show up for the Fall Meeting & Winners' Dinner at Oakland YC. They came to exchange greetings, nibble on goodies, and generally have an enjoyable and relaxed time. The list is shown below.

We joke about it, but it's quite impressive how good we all look "with clothes on." Coats, ties, and beautiful dresses were in abundance. Best of all, there was a warm and friendly spirit all evening. Racers got a chance to catch up with other crews and swap stories about skippers and cruisers.

Elaine Mendes, Oakland YC's supurb Beverage & Catering Manager, with help from John Melton, skillfully moved the whole crowd to the tables to get dinner under way. A light salad started things off, followed by the chosen entrees of Tri-Tip, Game Hen or Risotto. The excellent entrees didn't need any help, but the seasonal fruit sorbet for dessert topped it all off. And, bottles of white wine and red wine helped wash it all down.

Commodore Aston recognized Ken & Miriam Rappolt for coming the farthest to the meeting. They sail their Islander Celebration from Honolulu, Hawaii, though this time they came by plane!

Sandy Van Mell & Betsy Fowler, with lots of help from Ron & Karen Damsen, plus Nancy Wall & Nanci Melton, decorated the tables, organized registration and arranged the great big table full of Door Prizes. Each boat with a reservation had an envelope ready with individual name tags, raffle ticket stubs for each person, and an entree card to put on the table of their choice -- and tables were reserved for boats that brought their whole crew. That sure make checking in easy. The list of prizes and winners appears with the pictures of the prizes below.

Sandy Van Mell, teamed up with Myphi Alloy and Nanci Melton to hand out the Door Prizes with humor and aplomb. There were several rounds of prize offerings during the evening.

Of course there was some fun business too. The Fall Meeting is also our Winner's Dinner - time to celebrate the year's victors. The Season's Championship winner was Rich Shoenhair aboard Windwalker. Though Rich wasn't able to be present to appreciate the applause, his loyal crew of 13 years - and never missed a race - Philippe Lamy was awarded the Perpetual Crew Award. The Nationals Regatta winner was Kit Weigman aboard Cassiopeia.. The cruising Award went to Dan Knox.

The Schneider Trophy goes to an individual for outstanding contribution to the Association.

"This silver plated champagne bucket was donated to the Islander 36 Association, Fleet One, San Francisco Bay, by John R. (Russ) Schneider, a past winner of several Islander 36 championships. This champagne bucket is awarded by the Commodore with the advice of the board of directors, in recognition to one or more individuals for their continued dedication and generous support of our Islander 36 Association. This champagne bucket is to be a perpetual trophy, to be awarded annually at the Islander 36 Association fall meeting." This year Rick Van Mell of Vanishing Animal was the winner.

The main order of business, and the official purpose of the Fall Meeting, is to elect Officers for the 2012 season. Your 2012 Officers are: Commodore John Melton (Freedom Won), Vice Commodore Ray Duran (Orion), Treasurer Pat Salvo (Ophira), Secretary Myphi Alloy (Luna Sea), Measurer Lou Zevanov (Diana), & Past Commodore Robert Aston (Pegasua). Appointed positions include: Fleet Captain Dan Knox (Luna Sea), Cruise Chair Richard & Gina Doyle (Nantucket), Membership Chair Bob Knickerbocker (Woden), Newsletter Editor Bill Ray (Exit Strategy from Lake Texoma!), and Webmaster Rick Van Mell (Vanishing Animal).

So enjoy the pictures. We're looking forward to seeing all of our members for at least one function in 2012, and hopefully we'll have new members to join us as well. Our members outside the immediate Bay Area are always welcome to let us know when they are coming to town and we'll do our best to get them out on the water. This year, Ken & Miriam Rappolt (Celebration) again flew in from Hawaii, easily getting the award for most distant participant.

Now, you, your family and crew have a happy and safe holiday season. See you all next year.

Pictures by Rick Van Mell. Click on images to enlarge, click "Back" to return.

Set up time ...	coming together ...	almost ready ...	Karen & Ron
John & Nanci	Judy & Dennis	looking pretty ...	We are ready ...
Welcome aboard!	Don & Skipper	Art & Bruce	Donna & Nancy
John, Tom & Gary	Dennis & Karen	Zingara crew	Miriam & Ken
Lorraine & Dan	Mary & Robert	Naomi, Yvonne & Kit	Bruce, Donna & Melinda
Lisa, Myphi & Steve	Girl talk	Matt & Michele	Rob, Ann & John
Art, Roy & Melinda	Eric & Nancy	Richard & Gina	Luna Sea table
Lorraine & Steve	Door Prize time ...

Door Prizes

N0.	Donation	Donor Contact	Donor Boat/Company	WINNER
1	Zenith Wine Bsk - Tapanade & Salmon	Art & Betsy Fowler	Zenith	Michele Williams
2	Zenith Wine Bsk - Marmalade & Glasses	Art & Betsy Fowler	Zenith	Anne Marie Lebas
3	2 wool blend, hand knitted "sailing caps"	Karen Damsen	Woodbine	Melinda Samuelson
4	2 wool blend, hand knitted "sailing caps"	Karen Damsen	Woodbine	Naomi Wortis
5	2 wool blend, hand knitted "sailing caps"	Karen Damsen	Woodbine	Matt George
6	BIWA Pearl Necklace & Earrings	Sandy Van Mell	Vanishing Animal	Ray Duran
7	Goody Basket	Barb Henderson	Kindred Spirits	Ann Thomas
8	$40 West Marine Gift Certificate	Pat Salvo	Ophira	Nancy - Serenity
9	WM Gift	Dan Knox	Luna Sea	Skipper Wall
10	Duffel Bag	Robin Sodaro/Vicki	Hood Sails, Sausalito	Nanci Melton
11	Tote Bag & Belt	Robin Sodaro/Vicki	Hood Sails, Sausalito	Lorraine Weiss
12	3 Tech T's w/popular logos - exchangeable	Ken/Amy Miller	Pirates' Lair, Sonora	Diane Zevanov
13	2 Personalized Polo I36 shirts - custom	Ken/Amy Miller	Pirates' Lair, Sonora	Corey Lynch
14	Haul Out/Wine Bottle	Erica Kaplan	KKMI, Richmond	Roger McClellan
15	Bag & Dock Lines	Erica Kaplan	KKMI, Richmond	Tim Shea
16	Certificate: $500 (I Gal) Bottom Paint	James Morgan	Svendsen's, Alameda	John Melton
17	Safety Equipment: Life Jackets	Dan Niessen	West Marine, Alameda	Mervin Gia
18	Barbecue Set	Sue Hert/ Willi	West Marine, Stockton	Ruby Wallis
19	Binnoculars	Darryl Santuray	West Marine, So SFO	Ian Shea
	Glasses cords, hat clips, info (30)	Brandy/Matt	Tradewinds, Marina Bay	Pair per boat - all
25	Nautical Bag & Beach Towel	Carol & Harry Farrell	Pacific High	Barb Henderson
26	Set Photo Cards	Robert Aston	Pegasus	Judy Bush
27	Set Photo Cards	Robert Aston	Pegasus	Don Henderson
28	Set Photo Cards	Robert Aston	Pegasus	Don Wilson
29	Set Photo Cards	Robert Aston	Pegasus	Roy Samuelson
30	Set Photo Cards	Robert Aston	Pegasus	Suni Peterson
31	5 Embroidered Bath Towels	Ruby Wallis	White Horses	Steve Corwin
32	Set Sailboat Tea Light Candles	Michele Williams	Pacific High	Jocelyn Swanson
33	Wine & Cheese Basket	Anonymous	Anonymous	Gary Connors
34	$50 West Marine Gift Certificate	Kathryn Munn	Mischief	Dan  knox
35	Natura Spa Basket - from Brazil	Nanci Melton	Freedom Won	Art fowler
36	Bag	Brad Bergman	Blockbuster	Rick Vulliet
37	Annette's Chocolate Bag - Napa	Tim & Rhonda Shea	Because	Sandy Van Mell
38	3 Beaded Key Chains	Gina Doyle	Nantucket	Anna Stewart
39	Abalone Shell Mirror	Gina Doyle	Nantucket	Myphi Alloy
40	2 Bottles of wine	Anna Stewart	Brigid	Karen Damsen
41	B&B Weeknd at Front 30 Ranch - TX	Bill & Terry Ray	Exit Strategy	Rick Van Mell
42	2 Long Neck Brews - Craft Beer	Bill & Terry Ray	Exit Strategy	Rob Blenderman
43	Hawaii YC Cap - hidden lanyard	Ken & Miriam Rappolt	Celebration	Tom Furlong
44	Surprise !	Skipper & Nancy Wall	Snowflower	Gail Giamonci
45	Surprise 2	Skipper & Nancy Wall	Snowflower	Lou Zevanov
46	Boaters Packet Refernce	Steve & Jocelyn Swanson	Zingara	Ken Rappolt
47	I-36 Boxed Burgee	Gail & Mervin Giacomini	Every Day	Nancy Wall

Great hats ...	Tote bags ...	Duffel & BBQ set ...	Logo shirts ...
Binnoculars	Fine wine basket ...	Weekend B&B ...	Necklace ...
Beautiful bird ...	Wine & Haul Out	& Life jackets!	Dan gets Cruising Award
Philippe get Crew Award	Kit gets Nationals	Rick gets Schneider Award	The Line Up! John, Rick, Ray, Myphi Lou, Gina, Richard, Dan
Richard & Tim flank OYC's great Elaine Mendes!

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