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.
The Lake Palestine Yacht Club held their 2018th annual meeting at Emerald Bay Community Center. The twenty-six members in attendance were treated to a Mexican Buffet before the meeting started.
Ben Hooks called the meeting to order, and the minutes from the previous annual meeting were presented by the club's secretary, along with the Treasury's report. Ben then acknowledged the contributions of many members to the club's activities.
Members of the club then voted by acclamation to accept the directors and officers for the 2018 year. John Springer will serve as Commodore, Chuck Brazell will serve as Vice Commodore, John Springer will also continue handling the role of Treasury, and Lynn Easley will serve as Secretary.
Ben Hooks then turned the meeting over to John Springer. John Springer then presented Ben Hooks with framed LPYC Bur-gee for his service to the club as Commodore. 
Then John introduced the newest members joining in 2018, and presented the awards to the winners of the Saturday series, and Regatta. The winner of the Saturday series was Bob Coker. And the winners of the Regatta was Ben Hooks took First Place, Second Place went to Chuck Brazell, and Bob Coker took Third Place.
John Springer then reviewed the events for the upcoming 2018 year and after a few other items the meeting was adjourned.
January
January 9th, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting.
January 20th, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting. Emerald Bay Country Club.
February
February 13th, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting.
February 16th, 6:00 p.m. Third Friday at Happy’s Restaurant.