Poop Deck 13 11 2017

1. ****Poop Deck****
13th November 2017
Dear Members,
The Club 100 draw was not won this week. The Jackpot of £100 is frozen for the moment. Just a
reminder that you have to be in the Bar at 9:00pm on a Friday to be in with a chance of winning.
We also held a Firework Night debrief (A requirement from Tendering District Council) on Friday
night. A lot was learned, so next year will be bigger and better! Thank you to everyone who sent in
comments.
Members Meeting
The members meeting on Saturday was attended by around 60 people. Thank you to everyone who
came along to hear the latest update and forecast for the Club. Following comments, the Main
Committee will have a discussion on Thursday evening, particularly with regard to membership
subscription rates. The final slide pack will be circulated along with the results of the membership
questionnaire and the call for 2018 subscriptions.
As a result of the questionnaire a number of people volunteered to help with the refurbishment in
January. We now need a firm commitment on what dates people are available and what skills you
have. Rick is in charge of work parties.
Boatyard Fees
All boatyard fee invoices have been sent out for winter storage. If you have not paid yet,
we respectfully request payment asap as payments are now overdue. There are still spaces
left in the yard so please book now if you would like to store your boat this winter.
Opening Times this weekend
Thursday 12noon – 2:00pm Lunch
Friday 12 noon – 3:00pm Lunch
6:00pm - 11:00pm Supper
Saturday 12:00noon– 11:00 pm Lunch and Laying Up Supper
Sunday 12 noon – 6:00pm Sunday Roast
Friday 17th
November
Club 100 Draw at 9:00pm. Bar open for food.

2. Looking ahead
Sunday 26
th
November
New Member and Potential New Member Reception- Members who have joined in 2017 are
invited to meet the Flag Officers and the Main Committee for a glass of wine on Sunday 26
th
November from 12:00-1:00pm.
We will also be identifying potential new members and inviting them along too. Please nominate
friends and family, if you think they would be interested in coming along for a chat.
There is also the opportunity to book for a Roast Dinner afterwards, should anyone wish, for
£14.45 for 2 courses. We would love to see as many of you there as possible.
Saturday 18th
November
Laying Up Supper and Prizegiving
3 course dinner £25.95 per head
Only a few places remaining so if you haven’t booked your place yet, please do so quickly to
guarantee a spot! Deadline is 5:00pm Tuesday.
If you would like to pre-order wine for your table, please call Emma on 01206 302594.
The trophies are polished and gleaming, ready for Saturday. We hope to see as many of you
there as possible!
Sunday 19th
November
Sunday Roast available from 12:30pm. Please book to allow us to meet your requirements.
£14.45 per head for 2 courses. Call Jacqui direct on 07932 849615
Sunday 19th
November
Laying Up Service. St James Church High St. Brightlingsea 6:30pm. There will be
representatives from Cadets, Brightlingsea Sailing Clubs and other Waterfront Clubs. We are
looking for Volunteers to help decorate the Church from 11:30 on Sunday and to remove
decorations after the service. We are also putting together a group of people to sing “I am
sailing” at the service. Please start learning the words and tune. Practice at 6:00pm in the
church.

3. DECEMBER
Saturday 9th December
CYC and BSC Cadets Christmas Party and awards- watch this space for details.
Christmas Tree Festival- we are entering a tree so please let Jennie know if you have any ideas or
would like to help put it together on 07733 015983.
Sunday 17th December
Club Christmas Lunch- traditional Turkey and all the trimmings. Details will be in next week’s Poop
Deck. Please call Emma to reserve your place.
Sunday 24
th
December
Mulled Wine and Minced Pies; details to follow.
Sunday 31
st
December
New Year’s Eve Party; £20.00 per head to include a buffet. Details to follow. Come along, dance the
night away and Welcome in 2018 8:00am-12:30am
2018
1st
January- bar open from 12noon- 2:00pm
2nd
-28th
January 2018- Club closed for renovation.
Help required on all fronts, so if you are handy with a paintbrush or have any practical skills to offer,
please let us know when you are available and what your talents are!
Have a great week.
Jennie and the Comms Team