ORSSC Tide newsletter Jan-Feb 2014

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From the Commodore

FromHellothe Commodore to all members, Hi Members Sadly this is my last report as your Commodore, now that I am

coming to the end of my third year in this role. I have enjoyed of it and I am glad to have had the opportunity of I hope allevery are minute enjoying the holiday break and are getting being part of moving the club forward both in terms of down to the club for a few coldies. membership and financially, as we will eventually face our biggest challenge yet when the New Marina ultimately happens.

I would like to thank Jan for her support last We are progressing with my thewifeimprovements toover thetheclub three years, she has always been a great help to me, shown great and during January youandwill see abetter fewforchanges, interest in the club howstart it can to be made the benefit the patioofisallinof us. at the WA Council and awaiting approval,

and early in the new year the external walls will get an I also consider myself very lucky to have had such an excellent upgrade. and Wesupportive have new carpet and vinyl coming to the management team around me at all times and main hallthey and continue to the kitchen andjob barin areas.

Theofclub has to do a great the running the club. they are all volunteers and give a lot and to the club! signed a Remember new agreement with Schweppes you will doubt the high point for this last month was the notice weWithout have two new soda guns behind the bar which Commodores Ball on July 7th, which was, I think, one of the best should speed up service. ever. The food was exceptional and drew a lot of compliments from our visiting guests as well as so many members—so really well are done cruising PAULA. The entertainer banda were great.

All sections along with and quite few also outings FRED COLLINS received the “Club Person Of The Year” award being arranged by ourwork rearas commodores, you would for his outstanding our club bosun and if great contribution like to get involved just give them a call and find out to the life of the club.

what's coming up.

Many thanks also to all who contributed to the success of the evening especially RACHAEL, DEBBIE, DEE, FRANK, PHYL and You mayallhave noticed thatI am thevery Tide is now the social committee. grateful that mygoing last ballout as well—thank bimonthlyCommodore which went will sosave the you cluball so a much. few dollars on

printing but we will be sending out a calendar each All of the sea sports sections are flourishing, going really well and month toslowly keepgrowing you upin to speed on coming up.at the numbers—if youwhat are a is social member

moment why not try one of the sea sport sections and give it a go-

it is great fun also and a fantastic wayto of establishing new friendships.

Management has decided grant a grace period, On the social side, at the time of making this report we are just until the about end of January, to inallJuly members to have the Xmas party whichthat I amcontinually sure will be a bring their adult kidsFaulty down to the club, that be great evening.

Towers in September is amay virtualnot sell-out and it is going to be a special occasion—it is a fantastic show! members, to join them up as members without having to Sadly Rachael is stepping down as Rear Commodore Social, due pay a nomination fee. Please take advantage of this offer to ever increasing business commitments. Rachael has done a as after fantastic January will be having regular job andthe will beclub sorely missed-WELL DONE RACHAEL! I wishchecks my successor success in athe future and I amcard sure membership and every will enforce policy of no the running of the club will be in very capable hands. no service. Any member can ask anyone at our club if they have a thank current and over I would Finally you allmembership for your friendshipcard and support the last three meansour a lot!

Please keep on supporting and encourage all years-it to do this, club is a members only club enjoyinglike your club-we a great of us ! As our and we would all thathave use it tofuture be ahead members.

Take care. membership grows so does our bank account giving us the opportunity to revamp our club and provide better MICHAEL BEASLEY COMMODORE. service to our members.

Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing you all at the club over the next 2 months.

Graeme Cole Commodore.

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Patron: Ian Younghusband

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2013-2014 Commodore

Graeme Cole

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Vice Commodore Vice Commodore Hon. Secretary

Steve Oliver Andy Cass Ron Lindsay

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Hon. Treasurer

Gerry Taylor

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Please contact the above committee members for any information you may require.

Bosun/Caretakers Fred & Pat Collins

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Trustees: Phil Gallagher, Gary Hollis, Robbie Young Functions Co-ordinator Debbie Clark

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Bar Manager Peter Clarkson BAR HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Public Holidays GALLEY HOURS Wednesday Friday Sunday

6.30pm – 11.00pm 7.00pm – 11.00pm 4.00pm – 11.00pm Club Closed 4.00pm – 11.30pm 1.00pm – 9.00pm 2.30pm – 9.00pm 2:30pm – 7:00pm Unless advised otherwise

6.00pm – 8.00pm 6.30pm – 9.00pm 5.00pm – 7.00pm

OFFICE HOURS & CONTACTS Office Mon & Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm Tue-Thu 9.00am – 3.00pm Office Manager Rosina de la Mare Phone/Fax 9401 8800 Email orssc@bigpond.com Website www.orssc.asn.au Mailing Address PO Box 59, Hillarys, WA 6923

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Bar Entertainment 3rd 5th 10th 17th 19th 24th 26th 31st

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New Tricks De Ja Vu Kevin Conway Beatzwurkin Ben Merito Brenton Fosdike Gee Whiz Brownie

Steak Night in the Galley 8th January 2014 Steak, Chips & Salad with Choice of Sauce $19

Bar Entertainment 2nd 7th 16th 21st 28th

Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb

De Ja Vu John Talati Gee Whiz Beatzwurkin Kevin Conway

Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm Fridays Open 6:30pm – 9:00pm Sundays Open 5:00pm – 8:00pm

All Table Reservations Please call 9401 8800

8th February – Austen Tayshus 16th February – Valentines Day Lunch 3

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Power Boating Hi everyone. As you read this, we would have had Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations and begun the 2014 year. If you’re sick of those normal resolutions of weight loss or new job, you could always promise to take the boat out more, and what better way than to join the power boat section with their regular monthly trips.

On Friday December 13, our crew starting heading south toward Mandurah to launch their boats and motor on over to the Quest Apartments who provide pens for boats. A boater’s paradise!

Unfortunately our family couldn’t make it down this year due my sister in law having a ‘significant’ birthday on the Saturday but rumours still make their way round. As I hear it, Dave and Andrea struck trouble on the way down with the brakes on their trailer giving way. I understand the ‘Sea Biscuit’ was taken away by tow truck and didn’t make it down.

Hope things are okay guys? The next victims were Steve and Dionne Carrier who left Friday morning at 9am and finally reached Mandurah at 4pm after also suffering trailer problems.

The Friday night cruise of the canals checking out the lights on display did not let anyone down again and was pretty spectacular, if not a little crowded.

The next day saw a run up to the Ravenswood Hotel for lunch but by all accounts it was a bit warm.

Santa arrived on Saturday nights and gifts were received – thanks Santa!

Sunday saw the crew pack up and head off to the Marina for coffees. Rumour has it that the Water Police had a sign up but with all our ageing eyes, no-one could decipher what was written. Steve Oliver started calling to others on channel 94 if they could work it out and consensus of “slow down” was discussed. Then the police, who monitor channel 94, advised all that the sign was “5 knots” and thanks for telling everyone!

Next events are 3 – 5 January – Rottnest stay over 26 January the Sky Show by boat and camp on the river. If you want more information, contact me on orsscpb@gmail.com Regards Peter Hawker Rear Commodore 4

ORSSC

SUNDOWNER Sunday 5th Janaury

Live music from Déjà vu performing outside 3:30 to 6:30 Bring some nibblies and enjoy the music whilst enjoying the best views in Perth

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Sailing Section

The North Coast Regatta Series

C:\Users\Ocean Reef Sea Sport\AppData\Local\ Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\ Content.IE5\V5T2BKY6\MP900387414[1].jpg This is the first Bi – Monthly Sailing Report.

Regatta No 4 Saturday 8th February at 10.00 hrs.

ORSSC will be hosting the presentation.

Regatta No 3 Sunday 19th January at 10.00hrs.

Hillarys Yacht Club to host the presentation.

Regatta No 5 Sunday 16th March at 10.00hrs.

HYC to host the presentation.

Please note : This means that there will be no February 2014 publication of the Tide. There will be only six Tide Magazines published each year from now on. January, March, May, July, September, and November.

I urge all skippers to enter these regattas in order to gain experience sailing in crowded conditions.

The Sailors are two thirds through their Sailing Calendar,with the Winter Series A and the Early Summer Series B completed. As the handicapping system has proved to be most successful it will be a very close finish for places amongst the competing yachts.

The Sailors Dine – in

Please book with the RC Sailing for the Dine in.

Email rja73013@bigpond.net.au The first Friday evening of each month.

Friday 3rd January 2014 at 18.30hrs.

Friday 7th February 2014 at 18.30 hrs.

Friday 7th March 2014 at 18.30 hrs.

The C Series will begin as follows.

C1 Saturday January 11th at 10.00 hrs.

OoD Brian Mahon, Handicap Start.

C2 Saturday February 1st at 10.00 hrs.

OoD Frank Centa, Flying Start

Our December Xmas Dine-in was well attended and a big Thank-you goes to Sue Eldridge, who organised the raffle; the Sailing Section members who donated so generously towards it; Dee Treen who handled the production, booking and selling of the tickets; Monika Mc Ginn who created and shopped cleverly to decorate the tables in an interesting and pleasing style. The Xmas Sailing Raffle had four lucky winners.

C3 Saturday February 14th at 10.00 hrs.

OoD Mike Eldridge, Handicap Start.

C4 Saturday February 22nd at 10.00 hrs.

OoD Ken Gardner, Flying Start.

C5 Saturday March 8th at 10.00 hrs.

OoD Lachlan Hatch

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Cruising;

Sailing Meetings

Geoff James can be contacted regarding any cruises over the Xmas/New Year period, and Australia Day

19/2/2014 Wednesday evening at19.30hrs. We usually gather first in the main bar of ORSSC.

The Cruising Officer Derek Woodhouse, Strategicfinanz@optusnet.com.au

15/1/2014 Wednesday evening at 19.30 hrs in the committee room at ORSSC.

19/3/2014 Wednesday evening at 19.30 hrs. The galley is open for meals before the meeting.

Derek Woodhouse for the Labour Day Weekend

Over the middle Summer period sailing is favoured with mild warm conditions. This is an excellent time of the year to try crewing on one of the yachts. Please come to the Club at 8.30 hrs on the days listed for our club races,with plenty of sunscreen, a hat and sun protective clothing and make yourself known to the sailors.

Contact Alan on 041 010 6257 or R. C. Sailing.

I hope you will all return to sailing feeling refreshed after our Holiday season break and we wish you a very good 2014 Sailing.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of our long time member Ken Eastwood.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Peggy and family.

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Social Section Report January/February 2014

Upcoming events • 5/1/14 – Sundowner 3.30 to 6.30pm bring your own nibbles with music by DeJa Vu – come along and listen (or dance) to the music and enjoy the afternoon sunshine – Best ocean views in Perth.

Happy New Year and I hope everyone enjoyed New Year’s Eve at the club. – details and photos will be in the next tide.

• 26/1/14 – Australia Day Sundowner with music

by Gee Whiz.

Past events:

• 8/2/14 – Austen Tayshus - Tickets are on sale now. Fabulous night of fun and laughter by biggest name in Australian comedy for over 30 years. Tickets are $85.00 for meal and show.

Children’s Christmas Party Wasn’t the Children’s Christmas party a fabulous day. Santa arrived courtesy of Sea Rescue with a very fast entry into the channel to avoid the waves. He was then delivered to the club via Ian Younghusband’s beautiful red sports car. All the kids were very patient while Santa gave out their presents which took a bit of time as there were 162 to get through. The bouncy castle was a great success and there were some beautifully painted faces to be seen. The Children all enjoyed their sausage sizzle, ice cream, lollies and drinks. The band was just great “Just4kix” although it would have been nice to see a few people up dancing. Isn’t it just lovely to sit down at the club and enjoy the sunshine, the fantastic view and listen to great music. A really big thank you to all of the helpers on the day and to Santa for making a special trip from the North Pole to the club.

• 16/2/14 – Valentines Lunch – Music by Gee Whiz while you enjoy a romantic lunch – tickets are on sale now from the office. $45pp which includes a 3 course meal.

• 16/3/14 - St Patricks Day Sundowner with music by Hog Hill Boys. Dress up in anything green and get into the swing of things.

• 25/5/13 - Quizz night – more details in next tide.

As with all social events see posters for further details and book early to avoid disappointment!

If you can assist the social section in any way and for any further information please contact Lynn Malone – Social section at lynandkev.malone@ bigpond.com or 0427 300 470

Winners of the Christmas Raffle prizes will be in next tide. – A big thank you to everyone for purchasing tickets and to everyone who helped to sell them.

Lynn Malone Social Section

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CELEBRATE

Wednesday Night Search for the Joker Jackpot $1470 Cash or cartons to the same value (from regular stock at bar cost price)

as at Wednesday 18th December 2013

AT O.R.S.S.C.

Private Function Room Hire Fees Panorama Dining Hall Weddings Member $650 Non-Member $700 Other Events Member $350 Non-Member $400 Sunset Lounge Weddings Member $Free Non-Member $350

Lucky Membership Draw

22/11/13

R Adams

$550

NO

29/11/13

C Campbell

$600

NO

06/12/13

D Baddock

$650

NO

13/12/13

C Walters

$700

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Other Events Member $Free Non-Member $250

Call Debbie Clark Functions Co-ordinator 0437 880040 19

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January 2014 SUN CELEBRATE AT O.R.S.S.C.

MON 2

BAR OPEN 6:30-11:00PM

Commodore Graeme Cole Vice Commodore Steve Oliver

BAR OPEN 2:30-9:00PM

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Meals & Desserts

FRI 3 4 A la carte in the Galley

Wayne Pride

SAT 4

BAR OPEN 1:00–9:00PM

Hon. Treasurer Gerry Taylor Rear Commodores Sailing Geoff James Angling Gary Bell P/ Boats Peter Hawker Diving Darren Woolgar Social Lynn Malone

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Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm

Sailing Section Dine-In 8 Steak Night $19 per person

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Galley

BAR OPEN

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm Management Meeting 7:30pm RSL Meeting 7:30pm

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BAR OPEN 1:00–9:00PM

Entertainment with BeatzWurkin

Dive Section Dine-In 16

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A la carte in the

Meals & Desserts $12-$19 per person

6:30-11:00PM

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A la carte in the

6:30-11:00PM

Darts Night From 7pm 12

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Vice Commodore Andy Cass

BAR OPEN BAR OPEN 2:30-9:00PM

WED

Hon. Secretary Ron Lindsay

Private Function Room Hire Fees Available on Request Call 9401 8800 5

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Galley

Entertainment With

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New Tricks

Darts Night From 7pm 19

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AUSTRALIA DAY

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Angling Dine-In 30

6:30-11:00PM

2:30-9:00PM

Galley

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm

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A la carte in the

6:30-11:00PM

BAR OPEN BAR OPEN

Power Boats Dine-In

Meals & Desserts

Darts Night From 7pm 26

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm Sailing Meeting 7:30pm

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A la carte in the Galley

Entertainment With

Darts Night From 7pm

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm

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Wed 6.00pm–800pm Fri 6.30pm–9.00pm Sun 5.00pm–7.00pm

February 2014 SUN

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CELEBRATE AT O.R.S.S.C.

TUE

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Vice Commodore Steve Oliver

Hon. Secretary Ron Lindsay

Wed 6.00pm–800pm Fri 6.30pm–9.00pm Sun 5.00pm–7.00pm

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BAR OPEN 2:30-9:00PM

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Valentines Day Lunch

6:30-11:00PM

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A la carte in the

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm

Entertainment with John Talati

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Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm Management Meeting 7:30pm RSL Meeting 7:30pm 19

Galley

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Galley

Entertainment with BeatzWurkin

Power Boats Dine-In

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Meals & Desserts

6:30-11:00PM

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A la carte in the

Sailing Meeting 7:30pm

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A la carte in the

Meals & Desserts

BAR OPEN BAR OPEN 2:30-9:00PM

1:00–9:00PM

6:30-11:00PM

Entertainment with Gee Whiz 23

BAR OPEN

Wednesday Night Search for the Joker

Steak Night $19 per person

Darts Night From 7pm 16

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Rear Commodores Sailing Geoff James Angling Gary Bell P/ Boats Peter Hawker Diving Darren Woolgar Social Lynn Malone

Darts Night From 7pm 10

SAT 4

6:30-11:00PM

Entertainment with De Ja Vu 9

FRI

Hon. Treasurer Gerry Taylor

BAR OPEN BAR OPEN 2:30-9:00PM

THUR

Commodore Graeme Cole

Vice Commodore Andy Cass

Private Function Room Hire Fees Available on Request Call 9401 8800

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A la carte in the Galley

Entertainment With

Darts Night From 7pm

Wed 6.00pm–8.00pm

Kevin Conway Angling Dine-In

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Austen Tayshus

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BAR OPEN 1:00–9:00PM

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