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Newport Yacht Club
81 Skagit Key
Bellevue, WA 98006
Contact Us:
Clubhouse
(Office) 425-747-3291
(Fax) 425-747-3297
Club Hours
Tues—Sat 9am—5:15pm
CLOSED
Sunday & Monday
General Manager: Eric Bartleson
Membership Director:
Beth Paschall
January 2015
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‘Tis the Season. I have been scurrying around in search of the optimal gift, the newest and coolest lights to put on the house (need to add “Best Holiday Lights in Newport Shores” to my LinkedIn), and attending holiday parties. Unfortunately, nonstop fun and frenzy can create feelings of anxiety, stress, and exhaustion which may lead to disagreements with the ones you care most about. It can be easy to lose sight of what’s really important. By taking a few moments to relax and remember that the spirit of the holidays is to give thanks to friends and family, contemplate the year past, and start planning for the future. We have a lot to be thankful for in our Newport Shores community, from the friends we make, to the parties at the clubhouse, activities and events for kids, and the beauty of Lake Washington. Looking forward, the Newport Shores Board is having its annual retreat in early January. This is the yearly opportunity to reflect and plan for the future of our community. Additionally, this year marks the first in many that we can start to look beyond the financial commitments associated with the clubhouse and dredge. Suggestions for community betterment are welcome and can be sent to me ([email protected]; or [email protected]).
Happy Holidays!
Commodore’s Log
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Canal Committee
Mike Holmes—Chair
Steve Cole & George Bagley
Landscape Committee
Diane Haelsig, Heidi Hoffmann, Ellen McCartan, Ruth
Lipscomb, Denise Martyn, Erica Thorson & Kirsten
Sharp
Welcoming Committee
Megan Reimann—Chair
Kara Wiper, Jim Miersma, Bill Hammer, Mary Chi,
Pam Shekell, Kristin Nasman, Ali Schoos, Cindy
Whiteside, Cindy Tellefson, Rhonda Hartzell, Michelle
Richardson, Shannon Froslan, Michele Santulli, Jeff
Kirby, Wenona Strafford, Norma Line, Judy Lundberg,
Barb Butterfield & Andrea Victor.
Commodore Mark Spatz Vice Commodore Ward Harris Rear Commodore—Sports Kevin Bell Rear Commodore—Socials Teri Doyle
Fleet Captain Joe Bilsborough Treasurer Steve Anderson Community Affairs Amanda Hahnemann Governmental Affairs Autumn Fowler
Membership Megan Reimann Facilities Brad Clemons Secretary Cindy Whiteside Past Commodore Kris Baserman
Finance Committee
Steve Anderson- Chair
Jeff Hoyt, Rick Davis & Dewey Blocker
Architectural Advisory Committee
Dick Line-Chair
Steve Barkley, Bob Caplan, Phil Fordyce, Jim Hazen, Rick Shekell and Jeff Kirby
If you are interested in participating in one or more of any of the committees please
call the Chair of the committee. New members are always welcome.
Social Committee
Teri Doyle– Chair
Lisa Blizzard, Kelly Bloom, Diana Bowar, Sarah Boyd,
Joan Brennan, Wendy Cole, Jen Faley, Sharalyn Ferrel,
Pamela Fong, Dan Frumin, Erin Highland, Heidi
Hoffmann, Suzie Kuenster, Denise Martyn, Michelle
Richardson, Liz Strathy, Sarah Terry
Next Board Meeting: January 14, 2015 @ 7:15pm
Yachting Activities Committee
Joe Bilsborough—Chair
Mike Cox & Brian Bruce
History Committee
Norma Line & Dick Haelsig
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First, a big thanks to a few more people letting me know about families who have lived in more than one house in Newport Shores - thanks to Mr. D. and Mrs. G. for that info. I’ll compile that list for this column very soon!
And to Mrs. A, Mr. S., and Mr. T. for letting me know they read and enjoy my column. That makes me feel good all over!
A big congratulations to Larry Cochrane (Cascade Key) and his daughter, Heather, on running and finishing the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon. Oh, to be young and have good legs!
Bill Price (Lummi) has published his 2nd book called Your Customer Rules! Delivering the Me2B Experiences That Today's Customers Demand. With his Melbourne, Australia-based co-author, Bill researched 12 global leaders recognized for great customer experience (Amazon, Apple, Hyatt, vente-privee, Yamato Transport, and others), producing a set of 7 “customer needs” and 40 “sub-needs” including “You know me, you re-member me” and “You surprise me with stuff that I can’t imagine”. Each of these needs and sub-needs ap-plies to employee experience, as well. His 1st book is The Best Service is No Service: How to Liberate Your Customers From Customer Service, Keep Them Happy, and Control Costs, based partly on his experience as Amazon’s 1st Global VP of Customer Service. Sounds technical and probably not a good read for the local book club, but a great read for our Newport Shores business owners!!
Another author in the neighborhood is Vice Commodore Ward Harris (Skagit). He’s not ready to say much about it yet, but I’ll sneak the title to you: “God’s Army, 1096 anno dominie”. Sounds historic!
This just in – Seattle Sounder (goalie) Marcus Hahnemann (Skagit) has announced his retirement. No, I do not know what he’ll be doing with all his free time. Ask him. He’s the tall guy who walks a black dog!
Another neighborhood “celebrity” story - Wendy Cole (Crescent), Lynette Jones (Lummi) and Linda Kosin (Columbia) were just featured in the new Rodan + Fields Product launch for January. (R+F is a skin care prod-uct company.) “The video taping took most of one day on December 16th...hair, make-up, stylist!!! It's a take!”, added Wendy.
Did you know that Newport Shores is nearly 50 years old? And, some families have been here since the be-ginning. There is history in this neighborhood, but only a small History Committee – Dick Haelsig and me! We’d love to research and write down a lot of this history but we are only two people. Want to help? We’d especially love to have some of the “old timers” help us. How about it? Contact Dick or me. (Operators are standing by, as they say!)
That’s it for now….have a healthy and happy 2015!
KOMO-TV News interviewed a handful of Newport Shores boys playing in the snow at Snoqualmie Pass on the Saturday after Christmas. Cool, literally and figuratively!
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Activity/Group Lead Contact
Empty Nesters
(last Wednesday of each Month,
except during holidays)
2nd Generation Empty Nesters “or nearly empty”
(Watch for meeting times)
Norma Line
June Bartell
Erica Thorson
We are a group of neighbors that gather
monthly for conversation and dinner. Bring a
dish to share and your own drink. No reser-
vations required, just show up. You are not
obligated to host if you attend.
Watch the bulletin board or check the newsletter for
the location and date. Add yourself to this mailing
list… send a blank email to 2ndGen-
[email protected] and click the link in the
confirmation email that will be sent to you. You are
not obligated to host if you attend.
Poker Night
(last Friday of each Month)
Skip Matlock
Jeff Kirby
Last Friday of every month. Cards are in the
air @ 8pm, Ladies are welcome. [email protected]
Ladies Wine Night
(last Thursday of each Month)
Erin Gregov Show up with a bottle of wine to share. This
ladies group rotates houses each month. Winenight-
Toddler’s Play Group Erin Highland Newborn to Pre-K children, This group is a
great way to meet neighbors and build a play
group for your small ones!
Social Committee Teri Doyle Plan, Prepare for and Help with the annual
socials. [email protected]
Remember… It takes VOLUNTEERS to make it happen here at New-port Shores! Thank you to all of you who step up and make this is
such a great community to live in!
What a great Holiday season! Thanks to Jen Faley and crew for decorating the club. Christmas Ships were great as usual; a big thank you to Tiffany English and all the volunteers who helped arrange the fun evening. The Holiday Brunch was also a big success, thank you Corinne Watson for planning this fun filled event.
Due to low RSVP numbers the Kids Holiday Party was cancelled in lieu of Milk and Cookies with Santa which was a great success. Thank you Jen Faley for taking the time to plan and man the event.
We would appreciate the community feedback to help us determine interest, or suggestions as to how to get the word out about the events and what changes could be made to increase interest and involvement.
On that note…. There will be Social Committee Kick Off gathering at the clubhouse soon. All club members are welcome to join us and discuss the long-standing traditional clubhouse events and bring new ideas for new events!! We encourage anyone interested in the neighborhood’s social events to come and join the Social Committee and find out how you can help out! This is also a great time to give specific feedback on events like the Kids Holiday Party.
*** Please HELP! We need a small group of volunteers to lead next year’s 4th of July celebration. It is an already, well planned event that needs a few dedicated leaders to help delegate and organize. The groundwork has been laid, and the day always pulls of with great success. It just takes a couple leaders to ensure everyone is on track! We may have to take alternative actions to plan the event, which could impact the cost of the event going forward if no volunteers step up to lead. Please let us know if you have questions or are interested in leading this event with one or two other event leaders! ****
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Penguin Dip—January 1st, 1pm
Social Committee Kick Off—February 8th, 11am—1pm
Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social—Thursday, February 12th
St. Patrick’s Day Potluck-Sunday, March 15th
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Event Date Time Location Cost
Penguin Dip Jan—1 1pm Yacht Club FREE
Board of Governors Meeting Jan-14 7:15pm Yacht Club FREE
Toddler Group Jan—24 10am—11:30am Highland’s, 20 Lummi Key
Original Empty Nesters Jan—28 6:00pm Haelsig’s, 11 Cascade
Ladies Wine Night Jan—29 7pm TBD
Poker Night TBD 8pm Yacht Club
Milk & Cookies Jan—21 1pm—3pm Yacht Club FREE
Social Committee Kick Off Feb—8 11am—1pm Yacht Club FREE
Board of Governors Meeting Feb—11 7:15pm Yacht Club FREE
Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social Feb-12 TBD Yacht Club FREE
Milk & Cookies Feb—18 1pm—3pm Yacht Club FREE
Original Empty Nesters Feb—25 6:00pm TBD
Ladies Wine Night Feb—26 7pm TBD
Poker Night Feb—27 8pm Yacht Club
St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Mar– 15 TBD Yacht Club FREE
Commodore’s Ball Mar—21 TBD Yacht Club TBD
Club Members—RSVP for events online at newportshoreswa.org or
call 425-747-3291 Even when the event is FREE your reservation is important to us! Please let us
know that you are coming so the planners can ensure there is plenty of goodies!
Original Empty Nesters
We will now have our pot luck dinners on the LAST Wednesday of the month
beginning at 6 pm.
(Holiday exceptions may apply.)
Nothing else changes - bring a dish to
share and something for yourself to drink.
Location will be in the newsletter and on the bulletin board. No need to RSVP; just
show up.
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Needed: VOLUNTEERs! Please contact Teri Doyle, [email protected]
to help . Need Decorating, Clean-up and planning volunteers.
Remember… It takes VOLUNTEERS to make it happen here at Newport Shores! Thank you to all of you who step up and make this is such a great community to live in!
RSVP online at newportshoreswa.org or call 425-747-3291 Your reservation is important to us! Please let us know that you are coming so
the planners can ensure there is plenty of goodies!
January 1st @ 1pm
Join us at the club for a nice Cold Dip in the pool (not heated
of course). We are offering complimentary hot cocoa,
coffee and cookies to warm you up afterwards.
Sunday, February 8th from 11am – 1pm
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Thanks to all who brightened the neighborhood one holiday light display at a time. Your homes
were festive and brought the holiday spirit and a smile to even the biggest Grinch!
DePina
33 Tatoosh Key
Bartell
10 Cascade Key
Toomey
1 Crescent Key
Johnson
54 Cascade Key
Fong
3 Tulalip Key
DeGiulio
9 Cascade Key
Kuenster
37 Skagit Key
Preece
26 Columbia Key
Woodey
4 Tulalip Key
Best Intersection: Crescent & Cascade
Best Cul de sac: Vashon
Entrance Holiday Flower Lights
If you've enjoyed the "FLOWER LIGHTS" at the entry way please help us add to our 2015 "Newport Garden of Lights" In 2011 we received donations from the neighborhood to purchase the Commercial Grade LED lights. We did 2 work parties, having many volunteers from the neighborhood help us construct our flowers.
We're thinking ahead this year and asking once again for donations. Keep in mind that each flower uses at least 150 lights, so the cost of each flower is at least $50.00.
Any donation amount is welcome. Donations can be directed to the clubhouse.
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For Lease or Sale
40’ slip for lease, $411/month. 30’ and 40’ for sale, price is negotiable. Interested party may contact 425-301-2279 or email [email protected] for details.
Newport Shores Babysitter Services
Contact Bella Burris (age 16) 206-910-9006
Contact Amy Skochdopole, Red Cross Certified, 206-979-9850
Our 40’ft boat slip, B16 is for lease from now until
– Mar 30. The slip measures 43’. We are asking
$375 per month + utilities.
Contact me! Peg Arsenault,
[email protected], 206.890.8085
Newport Shores Lawn Mowing Service
Do you hate mowing your lawn? Well you don’t have
to. I’m Ethan Fowler and have lived in Newport Shores
for 12 years. I’ve been mowing my parents lawn for the
last 3 years and I will mow yours
I charge $10 for a small lawn and $15 for a large one—
way cheaper than the other guys.
I can do a one time mow if you are out of town or
commit to a regular schedule.
Call Ethan @ 425-614-3624 or 425-698-1079.
For Sale
36’ slip (C-14), asking $50,000. Interested party may contact 425-746-7911.
For Sale 1996 Ski Centurion Falcon Sport
20” and includes a double axel VM trailer. $11,500. Interested? Call Jim Hazen 425-283-6733.
Notary Services are now available at the
Club. Please make advance arrangements
for notarization to ensure Beth is in the
office and available. To make a notary
appointment email Beth at
As Rear Commodore – Sports, I am looking forward to improving upon our successful established programs such as swim and tennis, as well as creating new sporting events and opportunities for our neighborhood. If you have any ideas as to things that would be fun, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or drop me a note at 11 Columbia Key. For example, maybe some of you would be interested in putting together a Newport Shores Tough Mudder team or having a Newport Shores Ski Day at Crystal Mountain? Let me know!
For those of you that have kids on the swim team, key dates for next year are B-Champs on Saturday 18th July and A-Champs on Sunday 26th July.
Thanks
DO YOU BABYSIT?
Let the club know and we can put an ad right here and have you on our list when we get inquiries.
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Next AAC Meeting: Tues., January 6th
The AAC meets the first Tuesday of each month. Requests received by this meeting will be responded to at that month’s
Board of Governors meeting (regularly scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month).
ALL REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED.
Complaints can also be emailed to the office at: [email protected].
Please use the Architectural Application and Specification Sheet forms—available from the Club office or you can download
it off the Club’s website. Remember to include a copy of plans/blueprints, if applicable.
All applications must be received by 12 noon the day of the meeting. If you have any questions please email Dick Line:
13 Lummi Key Roofing type and color
33 Lummi Key House remodel
4 Tulalip Key Landscape revision, driveway pavers, fencing, exterior lighting and trellis
Sara Bowar -- January 1
Henry Blizzard -- January 2
Nathan Bell -- January 4
Kevin Bloom -- January 4
Sophie Clinick -- January 5
Annabelle Clinick -- January 5
Gordon Yan -- January 5
Peter Ralston -- January 6
Myles Hansen -- January 7
Ryker Patrick -- January 7
Joshua Hoffmann -- January 11
Tenley Weinstein -- January 11
Albert Feng -- January 12
Anika McCartan -- January 12
Ben Froslan -- January 13
Megan Uribe -- January 13
Jack Denger -- January 19
Leila Escalante -- January 20
Laura DeGiulio -- January 21
Lucy Lomas -- January 21
Giulia Abraham -- January 23
Nozomu Nandate -- January 23
Michael Bartell -- January 25
Lily Offenbach -- January 25
Eva Emily Shao -- January 26
Nick Bowar -- January 28
Juliana Mendoza -- January 28
Keiki Hofilena -- January 31
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All races are on Saturdays. A skippers meeting will be held one hour prior to the scheduled start in the NYC parking lot at the head of “B” and “C” docks to announce the course and starting procedures. An entry fee of $10.00 per series is
recommended which will be presented to a charitable organization.
Winter Spring Summer Fall
Start 12:00 Start 1:00 Start 1:00 Start 1:00 Start 12:00
January 3 March 21 **** May 30 September 12 **** November 7
January 17 April 4 June 13 September 26 November 21
January 31 April 18 June 27 October 10 December 5
February 14 May 2 July 11 October 24
February 28 May 16 July 25
August 8
2015 Racing Schedule
MBYC Spring Regatta MBYC has scheduled their Spring Regatta on March 28nd and 29rd. To confirm these dates and to obtain entry forms, see their website at www.mbycwa.org. There is no
information regarding a winter series.
ANNUAL BANQUET
The annual banquet will be held at the NYC clubhouse on Friday, September 11th beginning at 6:00 PM. Potluck, please bring your own
beverages.
Direct questions regarding the 2015 Race Schedule to Bob McNiesh
(425) 747-3794 (h)
(206) 491-5188 (m)
Sharing safety advice that has been coming in from caring neighbors. If you have any good tips and/or want to share
your experience email beth@newportshoreswa,org.
Ploy used by Burglars ...
They leave some trash item in front of a house or in the front yard... pizza box, milk jug, etc. If someone is home, they would pick it up. If not, it is a sign that someone is not home. So if someone is out walking and comes across some random trash , kindly pick it up and help protect the neighborhood (and keep it pretty).
Beware of People Bearing Gifts!
WARNING: Be wary of accepting any "surprise gift or package", which you neither expected nor personally ordered.
Phone scam going around from people claiming to be couriers and wanting to deliver a package, they bring the package then claim because it is alcohol you need to pay a surcharge. They ask for your credit card. It ends up being a very expensive bottle of wine for you. The "mobile credit card machine" which the delivery man carried now has all the info necessary to create a "dummy" card with all your card details.
The only time you should give out any personal credit/debit card information is when you yourself initiated the purchase or transaction!
Dark Mornings and Early Evenings Bring Danger
In the dark days of winter there are many potential dangers to neighbors
in cars and pedestrians too! SLOW DOWN. All the cars parked at the en-
trance for picking up kids at the bus are also causing a jam up and some
of the parked cars are not easily visible at the blind corners.
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Owned and Operated by Jeff Clark
Your Newport Shores neighbor
CONTACT US:
425.444.1970
11 Lopez Key, Bellevue WA 98006
www.threesixtysolutions.net
CUSTOM
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
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Yoga 8- 9am
Yoga 8- 9am
Yoga 8- 9am
Private Rental
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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New Year’s DAY
Penguin Dip
1pm
2
3
4
5
6
AAC Meeting 7pm
7
8 9
10
11
Board Retreat
12 13
14 Board
Meeting
7:15pm
15 16 17
18
19 20
Newsletter
Articles Due
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Cookies & Milk 1pm—3pm
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24
Toddler Group
25
26 27 28
Original Empty Nesters
6pm
29
Ladies Wine Night
7pm
30
Poker Night
8pm
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Newport Yacht Club
81 Skagit Key
Bellevue, WA 98006
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General Manager: Eric Bartleson [email protected] Membership Director: Beth Paschall [email protected]
Newport Yacht Club
81 Skagit Key
Bellevue WA 98006
Clubhouse also CLOSED on the following holidays...January 1 (with the exception of the
Penguin Dip)
Event Space Available 7 Days a Week
Excluding Holidays
In Case of Emergency Contact Eric Bartleson 206 650-7416
Tuesday – Saturday 9am - 5:15pm
Sunday & Monday Closed