The Anchor

     The Northwest Arkansas Boat Club 
 

February 2010

From The President
January Jolt Input Follow-up

If you missed the January Jolt you missed a really good time!  We had great turnout and participation!
At the January Jolt I presented & solicited the following (via a handout that was also emailed to those who didn’t attend):

• A desire to put more “boat” in the Boat Club.
• Common interest Sub-Groups within the NWA Boat Club.  Some were proposed.
• Volunteer(s) to take over the coordination of the annual Corn Roast from David Brummett.
• Input concerning the best day to have Ad Hoc meetings.

The response was great!

The proposed Fishing & “Foodie” Sub-Groups had many sign-ups, as did a Wine & Cheese Sub-Group that was proposed by a Jolt attendee.  The Theatre Arts Sub-Group got the minimum number of sign-ups needed to have it proceed to the next stage as well.

We are proceeding to the next step which is a first, organizational meeting for the sub-groups that Howard and I will host at our home.  We’ve decided to have the Foodie and Wine & Cheese Sub-Group meeting at the same time as more than likely there will be crossovers and “off-shoots”. 

Check the February-March Scheduled Activities calendar for these meetings.   
We were thrilled to get a lot of volunteers for the Corn Roast Coordinator!!  Kathy Wagley & Awilda Wilson (with husbands Doug & Rick, respectively) signed up first to be the new “CORN QUEENS” and will therefore become the new Coordinators!  Ray Moore, Tom Wolfe, and Bill Stockhaus also volunteered to be on the team.  Wow!  With an A-Team like this we can’t go wrong!!

PLEASE NOTE: The Ad-Hoc Meeting Time and Day will change effective with the first meeting in February – Feb 3rd.

Based on input you gave, Wednesday is now the day for all Ad-Hoc meetings beginning February.  The first Wednesday meeting of each month will be at 5:30 PM at the home of Nancy & Howard Francis until such time as the weather permits us to have it at George Merwin’s dock.   All other Wednesday meetings in the month will be 11:30 AM lunch/brunch meetings.  We’ll have them at the Log Cabin Restaurant and move to the Prairie Creek Marina Restaurant when the weather is nicer and that restaurant is open.  WE WILL ANNOUNCE ANY CHANGE IN LOCATION SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE.

The Eagle Watch trip in January was a GREAT success.  The eagles mobbed us – they were everywhere!  Some also saw aliens – Say What!

     

      Thanks George!

An FYI, Howard and I are going on a 9 day cruise out of Miami that departs Feb 26^th.  We are driving down and back and also visiting some friends who live there.  So – Nancy’s mom Geny will host the Ad-Hoc meetings we are unable to attend – with help from Marilyn Annen.  We will be checking in from time to time.

February, 2010 Events

February 3^rd (Wednesday)
The first Ad-Hoc meeting of the month on the new day/time schedule.  Since this is the first Wed of the month it is the 5:30PM meeting at our home.  We’re providing the dogs, snacks, and drinks this time – will discuss what to do for future meetings.

February 12^th (Friday) Valentine’s Dinner & Dance at the Elk’s Club.
The cost will be $10.00/each for dinner plus $5.00/each for dancing, for a total of $15.00 each.  The menu is:  salad, steak, potato, vegetable, and dessert. (Yummy!)    Plan on Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and band about 7ish.
Just a note:  The Elks Club will be running a fundraiser on the evening of the Valentine’s party.  It’s a raffle and participation is voluntary.
RSVP your attendance to Kathy Spila at 479-925-3130 or kspila@cox.net  by Monday, February 8^th.

February 19^th (Friday) Fishing Sub-Group Organizational Meeting

• Where:  Howard & Nancy Francis’ home:  16 Acapulco Dr. , Rogers, AR
• Time:  5:30 PM
• Food:  Paddy Johnson has volunteered some chili!
• Homework:  A “Thought Starter” Organizational Handout  & Agenda will be sent out in advance to all who signed up.
• Didn’t Sign-up?   You can still attend the meeting.  Post this meeting, anyone wishing to join will contact the sub-group Chair.
• The Chair:  Bob Johnson volunteered to be the Chair for this sub-group.  Thank You Bob!!  Howard & I will coordinate and collaborate with Bob on this first organizational meeting.

Up-Coming Events          
                   
                         Mark Your Calendar:  March 12^th (Friday) for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance at the Elk’s Club.

                         Menu and band details will be forthcoming in the next newsletter. 
                         Plan on Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and band about 7ish.

March 19^th (Friday) “Foodie” & Wine & Cheese Sub-Group Organizational Mtg

• Same details as above for the Fishing Group Organizational Meeting but with Howard & I providing the food .
• Frank & Ruth Whittle volunteered to be the chair of the Wine & Cheese sub-group, and Kirby Turner volunteered for the Foodie’s.  We’ll coordinate and collaborate with them in advance of the meeting.

March 24^rd to 26^th Horse Races at Hot Spring Arkansas.
Ray and Marion Moore began a tradition a few years ago by inviting folks to join them at Hot Springs, AR for horse racing at the Oaklawn Race Track.  Howard and I went last year and had a ball – and will be going this year as well.  The group camps in RV’s, trailers, and the cabins at the Hot Springs KOA.  Most arrive the night of March 23^rd.   If this is something you think you’d like to be part of, contact Ray Moore (479-925-2606).  The KOA campground may be full up -- but if not this year, there’s next!

Hey!  What about those who signed up for the Theatre Arts Sub-Group?
Given the very busy schedule of February and March, we’ll schedule the first, organizational meeting for the Theatre Arts Group in April.  The reality is that most Theatre Arts activity takes place in the fall and winter months.  We’ve sort of missed this year’s “window” but will just be that much more organized for next year!

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Go out of your way to wish the following members a Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary this month:

If your Birthday or Anniversary was not listed it means that our database is not up-to-date.  In that case, please let me know so that I can update it.

Member News
Two items concerning Terri Brown:

• She’s looking for volunteers to help her put together a scrapbook of Carl memories.  If interested, email her at  tbrown217t@cox.net
• She has extended an invitation to all NWA Boat Club Members to attend a Celebration of Life Tribute to Carl L. Brown Sponsored by “Horses For Healing”, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disabled children. This will be a tribute for Carl and a fund raiser for Horses For Healing.

Tribute to Carl Brown Details: 
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time:   5:00 p.m.
Place:  Embassy Suites; 5417 Pinnacle Point Drive
                                      Rogers, Arkansas; Ph: 479-845-2001
Schedule: 5:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails
                 6:00 p.m. Ceremony
Please RSVP by January 30^th , 2010 to: cbcelebrationrsvp@yahoo.com .
(Terri is aware you’ll receive this newsletter on or after the RSVP date.  Not to worry -- just RSVP as soon as you are able
A block of rooms has been reserved for those coming from out of town, so let them know if you will be staying at the hotel. There are several other hotels in the area.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Horses For healing, 14673 Daniels Road, Bentonville, AR 72712. Tele.: 479-795-0507. To know more about HFH visit their website: www.HorsesForHealingNWA.org . Please note on your donation that it is in tribute to Carl Brown. Your donation will initially fund the event and all remaining proceeds will be donated to HFH. Your entire donation is a gift, and will be acknowledged as such.
This will be a joyous reunion for all those who knew and loved Carl. The evening will be spent telling “Carl stories and jokes”. A video will be shown remembering Carl’s life. If you have Carl stories, joke, one liners, what ever, send them along with a brief description of who, when, where, and history.
Send remembrances to: carlbrowntribute@yahoo.com or, Terri Brown, 8138 Ironwood Court,Rogers, AR 72756

Bulletin Board
Member Submitted Items
SAILBOAT FOR SALE: Catalina '27 1981, Fun Family Boat, Cruiser/Racer, can Singlehand, very Forgiving, (5) Sails (Main, 110 Jib, 155 Genoa, Storm Jib, Gennaker, BBQ Grill, Outboard 10 H.P. Johnson Motor (great condition), New Upholstery, Anchor, Whisker Pole, Bimini, Solar Battery Charger, Gimballed 2-Burner Stove, Cool Storage Locker, Safety Equipment, Sink-Hand Pump 15 Gallon, Port-A-Potty. Shaddox Hollow, Beaver Lake. $11,995- o.b.o. Contact Tom Wolfe 479-442-4989, 479-236-9862

Boat Club Related Items For Sale
$2.00 each - Maps of Beaver Lake - They are 8 ½” x 11”, laminated and are complete with lots of interesting facts about the lake.
$8.00 each - Northwest Arkansas Boat Club Caps.
$4.00 each – NWA  Boat Club Flags
$10.86 each – NWA Boat Club “bling” insignia.
$7.50 each – Club logo embroidered on a shirt, jacket, cap, etc., (the embroidered circle is optional) from: Embroidered Image; 2501 N. 4^th St. E; Rogers; Ph: 479-621-8949  Note: If you buy one of their products the logo cost will go down to $5.00. 

Call Nancy Francis @ 479-925-7399 to order any of the above except for the embroidery.

Website
The Northwest Arkansas Boat Club website created and maintained by John Sporleder is: http://www.quartershopping.com/boatclub.htm

Nancy Francis
Email:  hnfrancis@cox.net

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Beaver Lake info.
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Avoca Fire & Rescue
Beaver Lake Map
Boat Motors.com 2/1
Cottage Country Boat Docks
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Fish Records in AR
Ozark Scuba Center
NWA Boat Club
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War Eagle Mill
Wikipedia - Beaver Lake
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