[cid:image002.png@01DB7E1E.84BC4050] COMMODORE'S COMMENTS February 14, 2025 Happy Valentine's Day [cid:image004.jpg@01DB7E1E.84BC4050] Pettipaug Members February 2, 2025, the Ground Hog did NOT see his shadow, therefore predicting an early spring! But, February the 14th is a special day for romance, for big hugs and gestures of kindness, for sweethearts and kisses~ perhaps "shiny things" for family and friends~ human and fur. Valentine's Day is for ALL- enjoy! [cid:image009.jpg@01DB7E1E.84BC4050] ESSEX SAVINGS BANK 2025: Community Investment Program If you are an ESB customer, log into your on-line Essex Savings Bank account: please vote for the non-profit "Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy" to become a recipient of this generous program. Or, stop in at one of their six branches for a paper ballot. Voting ends February 28. THE BIG CHILL IN FEBRUARY~ but warm plans ahead! PYC members gathered at Nancy Devens' home in Chester January 27 to discuss activities for our May 24 Commissioning and celebration of PYC's 75thAnniversary. It was suggested and agreed upon to do the following: Ask for all our members to send emails of those who you feel might like to attend the festivities... PJSA alumni (1960s' - present) former members, members who are living out of town. Please send me their email or mailing addresses and we will send them an invitation. Invitations and registration forms will also be on-line. Weekly updates will be sent regarding Commissioning, Commodore's Race and other spring activities. All PYC activities are posted on the website Calendar. Thank you again to all who attended ...we are collecting your PYC memories and photos that you would like to share. Send: commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> 2025 MEMBER'S PRIVATE PARTY PYC RENTALS Members, this is an opportune time to plan your spring and summer gatherings at PYC. The PYC Private Party Member Guidelines and Agreement are on the PYC Web-site. Need help? Contact: commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Thank you! 2025 MEMBERSHIP: Thanks so much to all PYC members who have paid their dues. We are in the midst of working on a special edition of the 2025 PYC Roster. We want as many paid members listed as feasible, so this is the ideal time to renew! THANK YOU. 2025 PETTIPAUG SAFE POWERBOATING COURSE: Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday) DATES: # 1 April 26 & 27~ #2 May 17 & 18 #3 June 14 & 15 ~ #4 August 9 & 10 Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers the requirements to earn a Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and provides hands-on power boat training. It is one of the few hands-on courses available in Connecticut. Click here for full details.<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdfpVC8uCHrx_nGQ1aqH7mBW4C_0t9-JS8PxGuRPw.MEYCIQC1dtUAAia7hwcvrDc86YsJwxQ-iJM_0uWISumhp_f3rAIhALLsNHXomCU_ZEp7RGEOI5Wx670CYXriU-ojCCxFZKyb> Questions, please reach out to Bob Cashman: bob@nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> WANTED: 2025 PYC WEEKEND ATTENDANT PYC will be interviewing for a 2025 weekend attendant. This Would be a suitable position for someone retired, teacher, college student, etc. who has summers free. A CT Boating License *and CPR certification are required. Hours, pay and duties will be discussed with applicants. Preferably a PYC non-member. Please contact: Jeff Going (jeffgoing47@gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com>) or Priscilla Robinson (commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>) or Sandy Sanstrom (wsanstrom@comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net>) or leave a message: 860.767.8893. *see above. Course with certification offered in April and May DOCKS: We are hoping to have the docks in the weekend of March 22 followed by an early April all-hands-on-deck #1 Saturday work party. Watch for the announcement for all the schlepping, yard work etc. that is required to open for the season. Please know how much we appreciate that PYC is a 100% volunteer organization. Thank you! 2025 PYC SHIP'S STORE : Watch for the new items that will be available at the Ship's Store. There will be "real" etched glasses, 75th Reunion Swag, new design "T" and polo shirts and much more! PYC HAS TALENT! Members, you have months to "get your act together" for the 2nd PYC ANNUAL TALENT SHOW to be held at the 2025 Midsummer Party on July 12th. The party follows the Midsummer Regatta. Last summer there was an abundance of talent . We will need worker bees, judges and of course talented (or not!) participants. More info to come! VALENTINE'S TRIVIA[cid:image009.jpg@01DB7E1E.84BC4050]Roman Mythology~ Venus (the goddess of love) and Mercury (the god of travel wearing a winged hat) are the parents of what god of love, desire, attraction and affection? First Correct answer received will be announced and awarded a gift at May 24, 2025 PYC Commissioning. Send answers to: commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Priscilla Robinson PYC Commodore
