The LPYC kicked off the start of 2020 with their annual meeting.
Special guest for the meeting was Paul Lohr, a ex-LPYC member who literally sold and invested everything in building a 60 foot paddle wheel boat to start a business for river and lake boat cruises. The historic city of Natchitoches, LA welcomed this new venture and the end result was the Cane River Queen. So if you are ever over that way be sure to check it out. More information can be found at the following websites.
Cane River Queen FaceBook Page
Lake Palestine Yacht Club
2020 Calendar
January
January 8th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
January 18 th, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting. Emerald Bay C.Club.
February
February 12th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
February 21st, 6:00 p.m. - Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
March
March 11th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
March 11th, 5:00 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Sail.
March 18th, 5:00 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Sail .
March 20th, 6:00 p.m. - Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
March 25th, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
March 28th, Saturday, 12:00 Noon – Annual Spring Cup Fun Race.
April
April 1st, 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Sail.
April 4th, Saturday – Series Race #1.
April 8th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon - Board Meeting.
April 8th, 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Sail.
April 15th, 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Sail.
April 17th, 6:00 p.m. - Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
April 18th, Saturday – Series Race #2.
April 22nd, 6:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Sail.
April 25th, 6:00 p.m. – “Cheeseburger in Paradise” Dock Party.
April 29th, 6:00 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Sail.
May
May 2nd, Saturday – Series Race #3.
May 6th, 6:00 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Sail.
May 13th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Race.
May 15th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
May 16th, Saturday – Series Race #4.
May 20th, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
June
June 6th, Saturday – Series Race #5.
June 10th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
June 19th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
June 20th, Saturday - Series Race #6.
July
July 8th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
July 17th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
August
August 12th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
August 21st, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
September
September 9th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
September 12th, Saturday – Series Race #7.
September 18th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
September 19th, Saturday – Series Race #8.
September 30th, 6:00 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Sail.
October
October 3rd, Saturday – Series Race #9.
October 7th, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
October 14th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
October 14th, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
October 16th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
October 17th, Saturday – Series Race #10.
October 21st, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
October 24th, Saturday – Octoberfest Regatta and Dock Party.
October 28th, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sail.
November
November 11th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
November 14th, 12:00 Noon – Annual Turkey Fun Race.
November 20th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Texas Music City / Coyote Sam’s.
December
December 9th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
December 11th, Friday, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Party (to be determined).
Members of the LPYC held their 2019 Annual Meeting at Emerald Bay. Along with the Mexican dinner, the club recapped the 2018 events and racing events. The 2019 calendar of events was presented. An amendment to the by-laws was passed allowing up to two interim directors to serve for a one year term to be able add input to the clubs direction without the commitment of a 3 year term.
The officers for 2019 are John Springer as Commodore, Chuck Brazell as Vice Commodore, John Springer as Treasurer, and Lynn Easley as Secretary.
Lake Palestine Yacht Club
2019 Calendar
January
January 9th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
January 19th, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting. Emerald Bay C.Club.
February
February 13th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
February 15th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at 1836 Kitchen.
March
March 13th, Wednesday, 12:00 noon. Board Meeting.
March 13th, 5:00 p.m. – Wednesday Night Race.
March 15th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Rick’s .
March 20th, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Race.
March 30th, 12:00 Noon Spring Cup Fun Race. (Rescheduled to April 27th due to weather.)
March 27th, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Race.
Bob Pryor was a original member of the LPYC club, and a long time fixture to the boating scene at Lake Palestine. His knowledge of boats and all things related, and his willingness to help others with their boating projects will be sadly missed. One of his favorite hangouts was the Purple Pig, a local restaurant near the lake. In cooperation with the Purple Pig, the Lake Palestine Yacht Club held a Celebration of Life ceremony there. The following clip is from that event.
You will be missed Bob Pryor.