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International Order of the Blue GavelDistrict 1

Volume 11Number 2

Summer 2007 NewsletterMary R. Nye, Editor

Spring MeetingSeattle

April 13-15,2007

OpeningDay

SeattleMay 6,2007

International Order of the Blue Gavel

FLAG OFFICERS

District DirectorKenneth Rollins

Executive SecretaryLouise Condon

PresidentArt Kovarnik

1st Vice President Mary R. Nye

2nd Vice PresidentJim Hinckley

TreasurerCraig Waffle

SecretaryPieter Rooker

Supply OfficerLarry Enger

TrusteesMarion Hughes

Pete ShawRod Mineke

Mel RobertsRobert Weber

Robert Stevens

International Order of the Blue Gavel Auxiliary

PresidentAngelica Rooker

President ElectBetty Hinckley

Vice PresidentErika Roberts

SecretaryLeslie Waffle

TreasurerDixie Abernathy

Immediate Past PresidentRita Rollins

ATTENTION MEMBERSDistrict #1

The Membership Directory will be ready for distribution after the Fall

Conference in Marysville, WA (September 14 - 16th)

IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES FOR:E-mail AddressHome Address

Phone or Cellular NumbersEtc...

Please E-mailMary R. Nye

[email protected]

253-224-8592 (cellular)

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE BLUE GAVEL

District 1

An Association ofPast Commodores

2008MEMBERSHIP

ROSTER

District Director’s ReportKen Rollins

Last October 26-29th Rita & I attended the fall IOBG International Convention on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. It was exciting to meet International IOBG members from other Districts. We discussed the good things and some they need to work on in their respected Districts and yacht clubs. The convention was well attended and everyone had a very good time. Our hats go off to Carol & Phil Promessi, all the yacht clubs and the IOBG members that made us feel at home. It was a fantastic weekend. An added thanks goes to Shoreline Yacht Club and Huntington Harbor Yacht Club for showing IOBG a very good time. District 1 had a very good showing at the Fall Convention; all but one Board Member attended the Convention at Long Beach.

A big thanks to District 1 IOBGA and The Corinthian Yacht Club of Tacoma for sponsoring another Race for the Stars Regatta in support of Make A Wish & Wishing Star Foundations.

I’d like to thank Bob Weber, Craig Waffle, Jim Hinckley, RBAW, Clover Island and Spokane Yacht Clubs and all the individuals that participated in the first IOBG District 1 major fundraiser supporting Make A Wish and Wishing Star Foundations.

President Art Kovarnik presents a ‘thank you gift’ from District 1 to Past President/District Director Ken Rollins

President’s ReportArt Kovarnik

Thanks to all that came to our spring meeting in Seattle and a big thank you to Totem Yacht Club for hosting the meeting you did a wonderful job. We had a very good turnout for the meeting.

Wow! Who would believe District 1 could try an experiment for a fundraiser and do what we accomplished. It’s just beyond anything one could imagine to think we all raised over $9,000 for the Wishing Star and Make a Wish Foundations. I can’t begin to tell you just how wonderful it felt to present a check for $4,500 to Mary Meek from Wishing Star out of Spokane and John Milgard, representing Make a Wish, and his daughter Erin, a two time cancer survivor. Thank you all for making this possible. You all deserve a pat on the back. There is a nice article in the March-April issue of Nor’westing about the fundraiser. Thank you to Jim Hinckley and all who helped get the article submitted.

Please start making plans to attend our Change of Watch meeting September 14, 15 & 16 in Marysville, There’s lots to do up there! There is one of the largest outlet malls around and one of the larger casinos in Washington. I’m sure they would like nothing more than to take some of your hard earned money. I would love to have a great turnout so please plan to attend.

Opening Day in SeattleIt’s official the 2007 boating season is open! The IOBG was there in force to help make it happen, including International President Carol Promessi and her husband Phil. Thank you to Puget Sound Yacht Club who did a wonderful job of making all of us very welome and to Bill and Lea Hickman again for the use of their boat None of us could have made it across the waters without them!

As fall will be here before we know it I want to remind you that our annual dues are due in October. If possible we hope members pay them at the upcoming Fall meeting in Marysville. No change in amount; they are still $45.00 each.

I hope to see you at the summer picnic at Brownsville Marina July 20-22. If I miss you at Brownsville, have a great summer on the water with family and friends.

1st Vice President’s ReportMary R. Nye

Newsletter EditorMary R. Nye

A Word From the Editor:

My apologies for the lateness of the newsletter. My computer is not cooperating at all. Maybe the new computer will ‘play nice’ with the new publishing software I have purchased.

Because of the time sensative nature of the information in the newsletter, I have mailed (or emailed) a Summer Picnic flyer and a Membership Roster Information Change Form to every District #1 member (at no cost to the District). These same forms can be found on the following pages of my 1st Vice President’s report.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding... Mary :)

2007 Summer Picnic July 20 - 22, 2007Brownsville Marina BrownsvilleHosted by Brownville Yacht Club

2007 Fall “Change of Watch” Meeting Sept 14 - 16, 2007Tulalip Best Western Inn MarysvilleHosted by Corinthian Y. C. of Tacoma

2008 Spring Meeting To Be Announced ???(Still looking for a host for this one...)

2008 Summer PicnicDenny Creek/Gold Creek July 18 - 20, 2008Summit Lodge Hotel at Snoqualmie PassM

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1st Vice President’s ReportOur Summer Picnic at Brownsville Marina is scheduled for July 20-22. Hotels are available in Bremerton and Silverdale. RV parking is limited at the marina. Please RSVP to BOB STEVENS at 360-373-7647 or email him at [email protected]

The Fall Change of Watch meeting/Fall Conference is in Marysville on September 14-16. I have included the Registration and Events Sheets in this newsletter. Hope to see everyone there.

I O B G Summer Picnic Brownsville Marina

Sponsored by Brownsville Yacht Club

July 20-22, 2007

Friday, July 20

4:00-6:00 PM Hospitality hors d’oeuvres and cocktailsDinner on your own.

Saturday, July 21Breakfast/Lunch on your own

1:00-4:00 PM Horseshoes/Bocce Ball

4:00–6:00 PM Hosted Cocktails

6:00-7:00 PM Dinner - BBQ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken

Sunday, July 22

8:00-10:00 AM Fairwell - Continental, Coffee & Juice

Please RSVP by July 15th so we know how much food is required. RV parking is limited at the marina. Please let me know the length of your RV.

Hotels are available in Bremerton and Silverdale.

To RSVP or for any questions please contact:

P/C BOB STEVENSE-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 360-373-7647

“IOBG...Keepers of the Flame...Lighting the Way”MARYsville...nice name for a city...no, not just because it’s the same name as mine but because it happens to be the next meeting place for the Fall Conference on September 14-16, 2007. We will be staying at the Tulalip Best Western Inn which is located right next to the Tulalip Casino and the 144 stores of the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall.

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for our Fall Change of Watch meeting. Please mail your Registration Sheet to me (Mary) at the address at the bottom of the form.

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International Order of the Blue Gavel2007 Fall Conference September 14 - 16, 2007

“IOBG...Keepers of the Flame...Lighting the Way”

Hotel Reservations: Deadline for Reservations: Sept. 5thTulalip Best Western Inn $99 (plus tax) per night3228 Marine Drive NE Continental BreakfastMarysville, WA 98270 360-659-4488 or 1-800-481-4804

Friday Evening: Registration 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Hospitality Room: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday Dinner on your own

Dress of the Day: Grays

Saturday Meeting: IOBG Board Mtg 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Marysville RoomAuxiliary Board Mtg 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Tulalip RoomIOBG General Mtg 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Marysville RoomAuxiliary General Mtg 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tulalip Room

Lunch on your own

Hospitality Room: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Ballroom

(Catered Buffet with 3 Appetizers, 2 Salads, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Veggies,Londron Broil, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Salmon, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Dessert, Coffee and Punch)

Dancing 7:30 PM Ballroom

Sunday: Best Western’s Continental Breakfast

REGISTRATION: COST: $70.00 PER COUPLE (Dinner and Hospitality)

Name: _________________________________________ Spouse/Guest: __________________

Address: _______________________________City________________State_____ Zip__________

Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Please bring a Raffle Prize for our funfilled Saturday night drawings. Thank you from District 1...

Send this completed Registration form to:

Mary R. Nye1014 117th Street South

Tacoma, WA 98444-2450

Home/Cell: 253-224-8592 [email protected]

2nd Vice President’s ReportJim Hinckley

At the banquet of the District 1 Spring Meeting the ten new inductees entertained the audience with song and dance vying to become #1 in the eyes of the panel of judges. The judges were Laurene “Abdul” Mineke, Rod “Jackson” Mineke, and Jeff “Simon” Moulton.

After much to-do and audience participation, it was declared that all four groups were indeed winners. The new inductees are Berry Ellingson and Pat Hansen from Puget Sound Yacht Club; Dennis Dearing, George Harmon, and Karen Dickens from Hat Island Yacht Club; Frank Parks from Shelton Yacht Club; Terrilynn Griswold, Howard Raefield, and Chris Heide from Kingston Cove Yacht Club; and William “Bernie” Dyers from Carver Cruisers.

We welcome all of you into “Blue Gavel” and look forward to your ideas and participation into this w o r t h w h i l e organization.

Good things are happening in District 1. The District just completed a fundraising project for “Make a Wish/Wishing Star Foundations” raising $9000 for the foundations. A committee has been formed to evaluate the project, determine if the District should continue with this project, and if so, make recommendations on how to better conduct the project. One of my recommendations will be to share a portion of the funds with the International Humanitarian Foundation. If you have any ideas or input, please contact any District 1 Board Member.

Last winter I either e-mailed or mailed out letters to you asking you to go to your local chapters and encourage old members to rejoin IOBG or ask Past Commodores not yet members to join District 1. The response was very positive. Let’s go and encourage those that were not able to attend the Spring Conference to join us this September 14-16 in Marysville, WA.

For new inductees remember to enclose a letter of recommendation, the application, and a check for $65. The $65 covers the Initiation fees, the International dues, and District 1 dues for the first year. Also be reminded that membership renewals ($45) are due October 1st.

Mail all correspondence and applications to PC Louise Condon, 5202 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103-6019. Renewal applications and new member applications can be obtained from the IOBG website.

The Kids Win

In my last IOBG District 1 article, I asked everyone to ratchet it up a notch with the ticket sales on our “Cruise to Alaska” project. At that time, all expenses had been paid, but there was only $1,450 to distribute to each organization. Well you did excel!! The last six weeks the ticket sales soared.

At our Spring IOBG Banquet, John Milgard and his daughter Erin, representing “Make a Wish” and Mary Meek, representing “Wishing Star” each received a check for $4,500 to take back to their foundations. John had a personal experience to share with the group. His daughter, Erin, was diagnosed with a terminal liver cancer at age 7. She was a recipient of “Make a Wish Foundation” and spent a week at Disney World in Orlando.

Seven years later and after many sessions of chemotherapy and radiation, she has been declared to be in total remission and will start her freshman year in high school this fall. Following a huge round of applause for Erin, it was time for the drawing. The barrel containing the ticket stubs was given several turns to mix them up one last time before Erin drew out the winning stub. The winner of the “Cruise to Alaska” was Jim Hanley and his wife Nikki from Spokane Yacht Club.

I want to personally thank Jerry Reese, Dave Mangus, and Rocky McQueen, from Spokane Yacht Club for listening to the idea of this fundraising project and then encouraging Spokane Yacht Club to partner with “Wishing Star Foundation” to set up a booth at the Spokane Boat Show. This idea caught on throughout the State as booths were set up at the Tri-Cities Boat and RV Show, the Seattle Boat Show, and the Tacoma Boat Show. I thank each and every person who participated on this project to make it the success that it was. I know that we have much room for improvement, but I also know that it was a huge success for the first time.

Again I thank all of you.

Jim Hinckley 2nd Vice President and Membership Chairman.

2007 Spring General MeetingApril 14, 2007 Seattle, WA

General Meeting MinutesPieter Rooker, Secretary

President Art Kovarnik called the meeting to order at 9:54 AM.

Bob Weber led the membership in the Flag salute

In memorial of John Grant, Bob Weber read “Sail Away”.

Flag Officers and Trustees present: District Past Presidents present:

District Director Ken Rollins Marion HughesPresident Art Kovarnik Jerry Rudd1st Vice Pres Mary R. Nye Ken Rollins2nd Vice Pres Jim Hinckley Marjorie WhiteTreasurer Craig WaffleSecretary Pieter RookerEast side Trustee Rod MinekeWest side Trustee Robert Stevens

Art Kovarnik presented Past President Ken Rollins a bottle of wine and a bottle holder for his service as District 1 President in 2006.

Jim Hinckley introduced 10 new inductees:

Berry Ellingson Puget Sound YC Karen Dickens Hat Island YCFrank Parks Shelton YC Terrilynn Griswold Kingston Cove YCDennis Dearing Hat Island YC Howard Raefield Kingston Cove YCGeorge Harmon Hat Island YC Chris Heide Kingston Cove YCPat Hansen Puget Sound YC William “Bernie” Dyers Carver Cruisers

Marion Hughes administered the Oath to the inductees.Following the Oath, the Board and all the present Members welcomed the new Members.

First Vice President Mary Nye:A block of rooms has been reserved at the Tulalip Best Western Inn in Marysville for the Fall 2007 Conference/Change of Watch on September 14, 15, and 16th. The location for the Spring 2008 meeting will be announced. Denny Creek/Gold Creek near Snoqualmie Pass is scheduled for the 2008 Summer Picnic. Arrangements are being made for rooms at the Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass.

Second Vice President Jim Hinckley:Announced that the 2008 Dues/Renewals are due at the Fall meeting this September so that membership cards can be mailed in time.

Secretary Pieter Rooker:A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as published in the District 1 newsletter.

Treasurer Craig Waffle:Reports that the raffle for the Alaska cruise on the Holland America Line has raised $9240.00He will issue a check for $4500 to each of the charity foundations “Make a Wish” and Wishing Star”.

District Director Ken Rollins:Ken mentioned that in a survey at the International IOBG meeting in Long Beach CA that78% approved travel for International Officers and 75% approved travel for District travel.

Two new chapters were approved for District 1.

Ken thanked Jim Hinckley, Craig Waffle and Bob Weber for their efforts with the raffle.

Northwest Vice President Mike Parish:Mike mentioned the large participation of the District 1 Board at the International IOBG Fall meeting on the Queen Mary. He urged participation at the upcoming meeting in Portland on June 7 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Rose Festival & Parade.

IOBG Canada canceled the “Hands Across the Border” meeting for lack of interest.The Okanagon Invasion will be held September 7-9.

Mary Eiffert will stay on as International Executive Secretary but this will be Mike Parish’s last year as Northwest Vice President.

Executive Secretary Louise Condon:Dues flyers are available. She emphasized the need to provide the correct mailing and E-mail address.

Newsletter Editor: Mary Nye:When newsletters are returned due to incorrect address, the names will be removed from the mailing list, until the correct address is received.

Supply Officer Larry Enger: (reported by Jim Hinckley)A minimal amount of supplies will be kept for fitting purposes. Supplies will be ordered on an as needed basis.

Old Business:The Cruise Raffle was a big success. IOBG raised more than $9000 for the charity foundations “Make a Wish” and “Wishing Star”

Mary Nye showed her hand-made quilt, which will be raffled to defray expenses for the inauguration of Jerry Rudd as International IOBG President in October 2008.

New Business:Mary Nye passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to work beer and food concession stands at the Mariner’s game. This will be to raise funds for Jerry Rudd’s inauguration in 2008. To qualify to work at a concession/beer stand, an Alcohol Server’s Permit class will be given in the afternoon.

Jerry Rudd mentioned that IOBG is in contact with the Power Squadron to make yacht clubs available to teach boating safety classes.

RBAW Dave Kutz:Three boating bills passed in Olympia:SHB1651 is a bill that directs $2M of excise taxes to boating related activities. Eighty percent will be dedicated to law enforcement.SB6044 is a boat derelict bill. A $1.00 temporary surcharge will be added to to the $2.00 registration charge to remove derelict vessels.SR8724 gives special recognition to RBAW for its boating related activities, such as the purchase of Sucia Island and the support in the mandatory boating safety education bill.For more RBAW related information, go to www.rbaw.org.

NBF Marlene Barrington. The conversion of marinas to waterfront condo’s makes access to the water difficult for boaters.NBF and other boating organizations are trying to kill a bill that would end NOAA broadcasting of the weather on VHF radio’s.Wallop-Breaux will re-authorize $110M of boater tax dollars to boating related activities

Coast Guard presentationLt. Ron Owens of Coast District 13 gave a humorous overview of the Coast Guard activities in the Puget Sound area.

District #1 is hosting the International Order of the Blue Gavel

2008 International Conference

2008 International IOBG PresidentIn October 2008, Jerry Rudd (Totem Yacht Club) will be initiated as the 2008 International President. IOBG members from all around the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and England could be visiting us in Seattle for the 2008 International Order of the Blue Gavel conference. This is our chance to ‘showcase’ our District and the Pacific Northwest.

Although the International level of the Blue Gavel will be contributing a small portion to Jerry’s inaugural expenses, District #1 will be having fundraisers throughout the year to help raise money for this exciting event.

2008 Conference Fundraisers: by Mary R. Nye

The Seattle Mariner Fundraiser

Saturday afternoon during the Spring Conference in Seattle, Norm West conducted a class for obtaining a Washington State Alcohol Servers Permit. By obtaining these permits, these individuals will be able to work the Seattle Mariners concession stands thus raising funds to help defray the expenses for hosting the International IOBG Convention that will be held in Seattle in October 2008.

A planning committee has been established to organize the International Convention, so if you have any suggestions, please pass them on to Jerry Rudd, Mary Nye, or Jim Hinckley.

Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

Congratulations LINDA DAWSON!!! She won the raffle of this beautiful Nautical/Sailboat Quilt. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this conference fundraiser. We couldn’t have done it without you.

International Order of the Blue Gavel Auxiliary

PresidentAngelica Rooker

President ElectBetty Hinckley

IOBGA Spring Meeting Best Western Executive InnApril 13-15, 2007 Seattle, WA

At the IOBGA Spring Meeting in Seattle’s Best Western Hotel the following new members joined the organization: Mary Serbausck and Amy Dyers of Carver Cruisers (mother and daughter), Bernice McClure of Shelton Yacht Club, Janet Dearing and Ginger Harmon of Hat Island Yacht Club, Cindy Davidson of Edmonds Yacht Club and Geoff Griswold of Kingston Cove Yacht Club. New members may purchase name tags, sleeve patches, and lapel pins through Supply Office Larry Enger, Richland Yacht Club (509-308-5750) E-mail: [email protected].

Lt. Commander Al Keim and Barb Reine of the Seattle Power Squadron were guest presenters. The “Skipper Saver” Class is available at many locations throughout the district for $5.

The raffle brought in $117.

If anyone has pictures of IOBGA events please send them by E-mail to Historian, John Gordon: [email protected].

The 4th Annual “Race for the Stars” Regatta was held at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Tacoma on April 7, 2007. Forty-four donated items were available for the Auction and Raffle that followed the sailboat race. All who attended enjoyed hamburgers and chili. Thanks to Angelica Rooker, President of IOBGA District 1 and to Billy Carter, Fleet Captain Cruising of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Tacoma for all their contributions and hard work. Close to $1000 was raised for the Make-A-Wish and Wishing Star Foundations.

Betty Hinckley, President Elect of IOBGA District 1

Send to: P/C Louise Condon, Executive Secretary5202 Greenwood Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98103-6019

International Order of the Blue GavelDistrict 1

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER INFORMATION CHANGE FORM

To notify us of any changes that may have occurred since our last roster printing, we have created a ROSTER CHANGE FORM. For your convenience the form will also be printed in the newsletter and in the back of the Membership Book.

We ask that you take a minute and fill out this form when changes occur, and forward this information to P/C Louise Condon at the address listed on the bottom of the form.

Thank you from your District #1 Board

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District #1 Summer 2007The Newsletter of the IOBG and IOBGA

International Order of Blue Gavel, District #1Mary R. Nye, Editor1014 117th Street SouthTacoma, WA 98444-2450

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District 1 was well represented at the

Spring Regional Meeting

100thPortland Rose Festival

June 7-10, 2007

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