HI-NOBLE
FIRST QUARTER 2013
Yacht CLUB By Vice Commodore Bill Hammett
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ravis Twiford set the 2013 course for the Yacht Club as he assumed command as Commodore at the Club’s 2012 combined Christmas party and installation. He was also installed as the Fleet Captain, Mid-Atlantic Association of Shrine Yacht Clubs (MAASYC) last September. The installing officer was then Chief Rabban Richard Underdown and our now newest past potentate Joe Register and Lady Holly were in attendance. The photo above includes (L-R) Ill Richard Underdown, Commodore Travis Twiford, Vice Commodore Bill Hammett, Rear Commodore Clyde Dixon, Past Commodore Don Super, Secretary Ray Clyburn, and Treasurer Ron Filer. For the past three years Khedive Yacht Club has won the prestigious Evers trophy awarded for the most outstanding MAASYC Yacht Cub as well as the Burroughs trophy as the most outstanding Yacht Club participating in the annual MAASYC rendezvous. There are several criteria used in determining which of the Yacht Clubs that comprise the MAASYC organization receive these awards.
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Membership participation is critical to winning; however, there is a far bigger award that comes with participation. By attending member club Commodore Balls and the MAASYC annual rendezvous many Yacht Club members have established friendships over a wide geographic area some of which have lasted many years. This is one of the many unwritten benefits for any active Shriner. Participation is the key. A happy Shriner is an active Shriner. The biggest reward all MAASYC member Yacht Clubs receive is the attention given to our Children’s Hospitals and burn centers during the MAASYC rendezvous. Part of this event includes boat decoration competition. The MAASYC commodore chooses a theme for the decorations. For example, last year the theme was Christmas in July. Others in the host marina notice the decorations and aside from the friendly competition it is a proven and effective way of spreading the word about the great work we do for our children. It is one of the ways the Khedive Yacht Club measures up to our kids. Like any Unit or Club the Yacht Club is always looking for new members. Although we are a boating organization, boat ownership is not a requirement for membership. The Yacht Club is looking for Shriners with an interest in boating. With or without a boat, club members provide invaluable support. For example, during boating season the club hosts several boating rendezvous to various marinas located within the lower Chesapeake Bay area. Ground support plays an important part in the success of these rendezvous. Anyone interested in Yacht Club membership is highly encouraged to contact any of the club officers or the Khedive’s business office. Our ladies attend the meetings. Meetings are normally held the second Tuesday of the month either in an area restaurant or a member’s home. A social hour precedes the meeting followed by dinner.
January 28, 2013
Eastern Shore Shrine Club Official Visit