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Knotmeter - November 27, 2015

Knotmeter - November 27, 2015

Congrats to KYC's Danielle Boyd (Pictured above-right) of @teamrafuseboyd for clinching a @Rio2016 berth for Canada! Way to go! #RoadToRio Membership | 120th AGM Thank you to all members who attended our AGM last night. The meeting ran approximately two hours with all four proposed motions carried. A big congratulations to Tim Irwin and Gary Poupore for being inducted as Life Members of KYC. Your 2015-2016 Board of Directors: Commodore: Rosemary Wilson Vice Commodore: Ross Cameron Rear Commodore: Peter Cohrs Finance Director: Bob Story Directors-at-large: Marc Ellemers Ron Hodges Ken Martin Ursula Thorley Robert Crothers Zenith Keeping Tom Hoppe Congratulations to KYC returning board members and welcome to Zenith Keeping, Tom Hoppe, and Robert Crothers. A special thanks to our outgoing board members: Matt White, Ann Rouget and Tom Moynihan. A recording of the AGM will be posted shortly on the Members' side of the website. | Interested in Volunteering at KYC? We are looking for people interested in serving on the board or on a committee for the upcoming year. It is an exciting time to be involved with the club with both great challenges and great opportunities our future. The club is looking for people with new and creative ideas and a variety of skills and experience. Please get involved by contacting the office and help keep KYC a strong and vibrant place! Dining | F&B Update Weekly Features Every Tuesday: Appetizer + 1/2 pint of beer or small glass of wine - $15 Every Wednesday/Thursday: Burger and a Beer - $15 Beef burger with bacon, 4 year old cheddar and caramelized onions Greek style beef burger Weekend Features Dinner: Fish and Chips, B.C. Halibut in Chef Neil’s secret beer batter recipe with our house cut frites, tartar sauce and coleslaw. $18 For Two Pieces Brunch: Blueberry pancakes. $9 Quiche: Caramelized onion and brie. $11 Omelette: Three cheese. $11 Beer of the Week Back by popular demand is Beau’s Nightmarzen Oktoberfest style lager. This amber lager is brewed for the fall by Beau’s every year. It is thirst quenching but has enough body and flavour for the cold nights of this time of year. | Clubhouse UpdateFacility Improvements Ladies Washroom Reno Ladies washroom at the Clubhouse is complete (We are waiting on a few finishing touches but it is fully operational). We are very happy with the new look and hope you are too! Special thanks goes out to Brad and Trevor of our own KYC team for their hard work on the renovations (and for having it ready in time for the AGM!). Thanks also to Terri Hodges for her design and vision for the updated facility. Hours of Operation » | Yoga at KYC With Norah Greatrix! Come down to KYC for yoga, every Wednesday! Where: Partridge Room (Upstairs), KYC. When: 1545h, every Wednesday, classes formally start at 1600h. Cost: The cost is $10 per session (which we will be happy to apply to your account) What to Bring: Mat, comfortable clothes & H2O. (A mat can be arranged in advance if you need, please contact Norah for this and with any questions pertaining to what will be covered in class). About Norah » Sign up Today! » Upcoming Events Full Calendar of Events » | December 6: Roast Beast Feast The KYC holiday tradition continues. There will be carols to sing, holiday beverages and a prime rib dinner prepared by Chef Neil and his kitchen team. Drinks start at 5pm, carolling starts at 5:30 and dinner at 6:45 in the Partridge Room. $30 a person. Reserve NOW » | December 8: Ladies' Holiday Luncheon The annual ladies holiday luncheon returns for this year by popular demand. Chef Neil will be preparing a special menu. Seatings will start at 12pm and run until 2pm. A la carte pricing. Reserve NOW » | December 13: Children's Christmas Party Bring the whole family down for KYC’s annual kid’s Christmas party. There will be a holiday lunch buffett, games and activities for kids of all ages. The Queen’s Sailing Team will be here to help run events. To top of the day there will be an extra special visit from a surprise guest! Lunch at 12:30, games start at 1, visit from Santa around 2. $10 for kids, $20 for adults. Parents, please have a wrapped gift for your child ready at the office for Santa to give out. Reserve NOW » | December 19: Holiday Cocktail Party After the success of our summer food and beverage festival, this cocktail party with cap off a great holiday season at KYC. There will be a wide variety of new food, holiday treats and old favourites prepared by Chef Neil & his talented kitchen team. There will also be drink tastings from KYC’s various wine and beer sponsors. This event will be a perfect time to bring friends to experience KYC even if they aren’t members. Tickets will be $30 for members and $35 for non-members. The festivities will get under way at 6pm. Reserve NOW » | Kingston Power and Sail Squadron Upcoming events KPSS events coming up @ KYC Please follow the link below for KPSS events coming up at KYC and other locations. KPSS Events » Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter Website Contact Info: Phone: 613.548.3052 Email: office@kingstonyachtclub.ca