1990 - Commodore Walter Amass
Vice Commodore: Bob Bittner
Rear Commodore: Gus Kaminaris
Fleet Captain: Joe Block
Fleet Chaplain: Cleve Potter
Commodore Walter Amass took command of the Club in 1990. In November,
the social activities began with the Commodore's Ball on November
4, at Northpoint Gardens. The Queen of the Chesapeake, Miss Shelly
Fillar, our Princess Sharon Gnau, along with a large group of
MCC members and guests, with 48 visiting Officers and friends
from our sister yacht clubs, made the night a memorable one for
the Commodore.
The annual Christmas Party, Officers Cocktail Party in January,
and the Bull Roast in February kept the social calendar hopping
along at a merry pace towards Opening Day of May 12. This Opening
Day was the largest ever with 26 visiting clubs, 14 Princesses
and the lovely Queen Shelly bringing greetings for a successful
boating season.
This year was brought to a close with a challenging cruise to
the Kent Island Yacht Club (KIYC) for the Frostbite and Fleet
Review. The weather made sailors out of us! Our host at KIYC wined
and dined us like Kings and Queens. Those in attendance shall
always remember this cruise as a wonderful end to a great year.
1991 - Commodore Bob Bittner
Vice Commodore: Gus Kaminaris
Rear Commodore: Joe Block
Fleet Captain: Mike Miliken
Secretary: Don Antos
Treasurer: Bill Price
Bob Bittner became Commodore in 1991. His Princess was Tammy
Anderson.
The Commodore's Ball at the top of the World Trade Center included
a wonderful day/night view of the Harbor. On Sunday, 75 people
were treated to breakfast at the Rusty Scupper.
At Christmas, 180 people attended the party where Tom Chalk and
First Mate Judy presided as Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.
The Shake Down Cruise to the Inner Harbor was cold, wet, and
windy for the five hearty boaters and those who drove to the pier
party.
Later, Opening Day was sunny weather with a large turnout of
26 visiting clubs. MCC attended many club openings and garnered
a couple of plaques.
In August, 12 boats cruised to Mears Point and enjoyed a sumptuous
crab feast.
The highlight of the season was the Frostbite Cruise to the Annapolis
Harbor. There was a 16-boat fleet, plus other drove. That night,
85 people attended the dinner/dance at the Fleet Reserve Club.
On Sunday, Commodore Bob and Lady Dottie were treated to a very
spirited Fleet Review.
August of 1991 saw the passing of P/C Bill Price, a charter member
and Past Commodore who served many years as Treasurer of MCC.
1992 - Commodore Gus Kaminaris
Vice Commodore: Joe Block
Rear Commodore: Don Antos
Fleet Captain: Mark Belcher
Secretary: Walter Rupp
Treasurer: George Broscoe
For 1992, the helm of MCC was turned over to the skillful leadership
of Commodore Gus Kaminaris, along with a full slate of Flag and
Staff Officers. Gus and his Officers represented MCC for the year
of 1992.
The Commodore's Ball was held in the Ballroom at Scarlet Place
in the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The Ball was attended by over 130
guests who began what would be a banner year for MCC.
Commodore Gus and First Lady Fannie hosted a very successful
Bull and Oyster Roast held at the Bowley's Quarters Fire Hall.
Shortly thereafter followed the 1992 MCC Opening Day. While the
weather was threatening, Commodore Kaminaris welcomed a large
number of visiting clubs, their officers, and their Princesses.
MCC's Princess for 1992 was Miss Tammy Anderson who attended
all the major events of MCC as well as a vast majority of the
opening day ceremonies for other clubs.
MCC had a wonderful slate of weekend cruises and a one-week cruise
to the southern bay.
The fall of 1992 brought the Fleet Review Dinner Dance held at
Maryland Yacht Club in honor of our Commodore. The morning of
the fleet review, 61 members of MCC were treated to breakfast
provided by Commodore Kaminaris and his First Lady Fannie. A large
number of MCC vessels attended the Fleet Review to say thanks
to Commodore Kaminaris for a truly outstanding year.
1993 - Commodore Joe Block
Vice Commodore: Don Antos
Rear Commodore: Mark Belcher
Fleet Captain: Betty Stahler
Secretary: Walter Rupp
Treasurer: Chris Brettschneider
Fleet Chaplain: Steve Johnson
Fleet Surgeon: Steve Bontzos
Board Members: Captain Al Freedman, Captain Tom Chalk, P/C Howard
Gnau
In 1993, the helm was turned over to our youngest Commodore,
Joe Block. This was the beginning of a very exciting year for
MCC. In October, Betty Stahler was voted in as the first woman
member and was quickly voted into office as Fleet Captain. F/C
Betty Stahler went right to work planning a land cruise to Atlantic
City and many boat cruises.
The most memorable cruise was to MYC in June. MCC's Princess,
Tammy Anderson was the first MCC Princess to be crowned Queen
of the Chesapeake. What an honor for Tammy and for MCC. Commodore
Block will always remember his swim that day.
September brought the Frostbite/Fleet Review Cruise to MYC. Saturday
evening, many members enjoyed a delicious dinner and dance. Rain
and wind didn't interfere with the hearty breakfast prepared by
Commodore Block and V/C Don Antos. The Fleet Review went off as
planned-the rain had stopped but the winds continued to blow.
Commodore Joe Block and First Lady Rose will always remember their
year the "Year of the Firsts" for MCC.
1994 - Commodore Donald Antos
Vice Commodore: Mark Belcher
Rear Commodore: Betty Stahler
Fleet Captain: Walter Rupp
Treasurer: Chris Brettschneider
Fleet Chaplain: Steve Johnson
Fleet Surgeon: Steve Bontzos
Board Members: Ron Rebbel, Al Freedman
In 1994, Donald Antos was installed as the 40th Commodore of
MCC at a gala ball held at Martin's Eastwind. Commodore Don and
First Lady Rosalie had a memorable night and took home a videotape
they will enjoy in the years to come. The presence of the Queen
of the Chesapeake, Tammy Anderson was noteworthy since she was
the first MCC Princess to win this coveted office.
During the following winter season, MCC was represented by the
Commodore and his Lady who attended the many balls around the
Chesapeake Bay.
The 1993 Christmas Party, the 1994 Officers Cocktail Party in
January, and the Annual Bull Roast in March kept the social life
of MCC active and the financial health of the Club in good order.
Rear Commodore Betty Stahler organized the MCC Opening Day. Unfortunately,
the weatherman did not cooperate. By 11:30 AM, all outdoor setups
were moved inside Commodore Hall because of threatening weather.
By 1:30 PM, the rainfall was heavy and stayed that way all afternoon.
The weather did not hurt the attendance as there was an excellent
turnout for the indoor ceremonies.
During the cruising season, the Club enjoyed a Shake Down Cruise
to the Inner Harbor, a mid-season cruise to Georgetown, and an
enjoyable Crab Feast Cruise to Haven Harbor Marina. The cruising
season ended with a Frostbite Cruise to Crescent Yacht Club. Commodore
Don and Lady Rosalie hosted a cocktail party and a dinner/dance
on Saturday and a Sunday morning breakfast. The spirited Fleet
Review was a great wrap up for another successful boating season
for MCC.
In the Fall of 1994, the MCC First Mates dissolved their auxiliary
organization. At his final meeting, Commodore Antos presided over
the vote that conveyed full MCC membership to the former Mates
and converted the Club into a family based organization.
1995 - Commodore Mark Belcher
Vice Commodore: Betty Stahler
Secretary: Dottie Murray
Treasurer: Bob Swalin
Board Members: Captain Ron Rebbel, Captain Al Freedman
Commodore Mark Belcher and Lady Jackie were saluted at the ball
for the 1995 season held at the Annapolis Marriott Hotel. This
affair was made more memorable due to the fact that the beautiful
weather enabled many members to arrive by boat. Princess Susan
Kopacz made all of our members proud by her fine showing at the
"Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant" by being called back
as one of the six finalists. Even without the support of a Rear
Commodore or Fleet Captain, MCC managed to have a successful year.
1996 - Commodore Betty Stahler
Vice Commodore: Chris Brettschneider
Rear Commodore: Brian Hunt
Fleet Captain: Walter Rupp
Secretary: Pamela Hunt
Treasurer: Bob Swalin
Fleet Chaplain: Steve Johnson
Fleet Surgeon: Gail Johnson
Board Members: Linda Brettschneider, Dottie Murray, Captain Ron
Rebbel
Commodore Betty Stahler, the Club's first woman Commodore took
command in 1996. With a full slate of officers and a positive
outlook, the year was filled with exciting cruises and affairs.
The year was opened with a beautiful ball at the Embassy Suites
Hunt Valley where many of the visitors stayed overnight after
the ball and enjoyed breakfast. For the first time, we saw a repeat
performance of a flag officer when 1987 P/C Chris Brettschneider
was sworn in as Vice Commodore.
Opening Day was a day to remember. The sun shone brightly as
we were honored with 28 yacht clubs of which 21 were represented
by their Commodores, the largest turnout of Commodores in recent
history.
We were honored once again when our Princess Rhonda Renee Knight
was crowned "Queen of the Chesapeake" in June.
The Frostbite Cruise and Fleet Review in October was held at
Maryland Yacht Club where 11 boats bid a fond farewell to their
Commodore after a delicious breakfast hosted by Commodore Betty
and V/C P/C Chris. Commodore Betty and Al "Lady Alice"
Freedman will always have fond memories of their year.
1997 - Commodore Chris Brettschneider
Vice Commodore: Brian Hunt
Rear Commodore: Jim Poling
Fleet Captain: Pamela Hunt
Secretary: Darlene Sauer
Treasurer: Shirley Poling
Fleet Chaplain: Fred Levitan
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Ron Rebbel, Dottie Murray, Louie Sauer
The year 1997 became a whirlwind year with many firsts and many
changes that propelled MCC to the forefront of the yachting community.
Commodore Chris Brettschneider, taking his second turn as Commodore,
came into office with the 1996 Princess/Queen Rhonda Renee Knight
still reigning. 1997's 16-year old Princess Katie Murray also
went on to win the Queen's Crown giving MCC two Queens in a row
which only happened once before in the 50-year history of the
Queen's Pageant. MCC had two queens in a row and three of the
last five.
If that wasn't enough excitement for a Club, we moved from our
25-year home at the Commodore Hall to our plush facilities at
Sparrows Point Country Club (SPCC). F/C Pam Hunt and I/P/C Betty
Stahler organized the First Annual Walk-A-Thon for Parkinson's
Disease in honor of our 1985-1986 Commodore Howard Gnau who suffered
with the disease and passed away later in the year. Over $7,000
was raised by members of the many clubs who walked from Eastern
Yacht Club to Sue Haven Yacht Club to Crescent Yacht Club on a
beautiful Saturday morning with camaraderie, fellowship, and fun
never experienced before among the clubs that participated.
With the fun momentum in full swing, we started the Opening Day
Season often with 12 or more officers and Past Commodores in line
showing our support for Queen Katie and our dedication to fun.
Our move to SPCC, notoriety of a second Queen, and having hosted
the Walk-A-Thon, brought us 23 new members and we ended the year
with a greatly improved treasury. With a full slate of officers,
all working together to promote the Club and have a good time,
each function, dinner, cruise, and money maker was a success that
our long-time members agree made 1996-1997 a banner year that
will be remembered for years to come.
1998 - Commodore Brian Hunt
Vice Commodore: Jim Poling
Rear Commodore: Pamela Hunt
Fleet Captain: Buzz Wilson
Secretary: Darlene Sauer
Treasurer: Shirley Poling
Fleet Chaplain: Fred Levitan
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Marie Frizzell, Dottie Murray, Captain Louie Sauer
The year 1998 saw the fledging relationship between MCC and Sparrows
Point Yacht Club (SPYC) solidify into a harmonious partnership
under the leadership of Commodore Brian Hunt. Many members gained
"dual citizenship" as we helped fill SPYC slips and
SPYC joined us for our cruises and the social side of the Yacht
Club experience. Meetings frequently ended with IPC Chris Brettschneider
at the piano and R/C "Patsy Cline" Pam Hunt singing
lead with boaters and non-boaters alike joining in. Many of these
impromptu parties carried way into the late night!
Our lovely Princess Karen Breach gave all of us a lesson in courage
this year and had us brimming with pride when she participated
in the 1999 Queen's Pageant. It was just two days after getting
out of the hospital with a broken back!
Queen Katie Murray's outstanding reign came to an end leaving
a legacy that will set the standard for future queens that will
be hard to meet. B/M Dottie Murray and P/C Mike Murray deserve
a lot of credit for their wonderful support of daughter Katie.
We had a great cruising season thanks to F/C Buzz Wilson who
created a varied land/sea program filled with innovative new ideas.
Treasurer Shirley and V/C Jim Poling teamed with B/M Lou Sauer
and Secretary Darlene to create some of the best publications
on the bay featuring colored pictures of Club merriment and outstanding
graphics. R/C F/L Pam Hunt chaired one of our most profitable
Bull Roasts ever and championed our Annual Howard Gnau Walk for
Parkinson's Disease Research and raised over $7000 for this worthy
cause.
Financially we finished the year with a large contribution to
our reserves. Our membership continued its aggressive growth and
we worked hard to keep our meetings light-hearted and enjoyable
and filled with laughs. We were successful and harmony reigned!
1999 - Commodore Jim Poling
Vice Commodore: Pamela Hunt
Rear Commodore: Darlene Sauer
Fleet Captain: Angela Krzystan
Secretary: April Geisler
Treasurer: Karl Geisler
Fleet Chaplain: Fred Levitan
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Pat Soltesz, Dottie Murray, Louie Sauer
The year 1999 brought a continuation of Maryland Cruising Club's
recognition as a strong, aggressive Yacht Club on the Bay lead
by Commodore Jim Poling. The Club entered its third year in its
relationship with Sparrows Point Country Club utilizing the Club's
gorgeous facilities for many of its affairs. During the course
of the year, SPCC experienced Management changes, as both the
General Manager and Clubhouse Manager resigned. There was genuine
concern within MCC as to our future with Sparrows Point County
Club. Following the appointment of SPCC's new General Manager,
Nadine Auville and her staff, the relationship between SPCC's
Management and their Board of Directors continued to flourish
with MCC being known for its great parties and fun-loving crowds.
MCC's growing respect within the yachting community is largely
due to a group of devoted, hard working Officers and a great General
Membership! Our lovely Princess Karen Breach, honoring the Club
with her second reign as MCC Princess also served as Opening Day
cheerleader. As a result of Karen's constant encouragement, MCC
was represented at 25 Opening Day Ceremonies winning 7+ awards
for "Most Officers/Boats in Attendance." At our Opening
Day festivities, MCC was honored with representatives from 28
visiting Sister Clubs, 14 Princesses, the Queen of the Chesapeake,
Katie Watson and MCC's own past Queen from 1997, Katie Murray.
Unfortunately, prior to MCC's Opening Day Celebration, R/C Dion
Guthrie announced he would be unable to complete his term as R/C
due to personal obligations. Following his resignation, Secretary
Darlene Sauer was elected Rear Commodore for the remainder the
1999 term. April Geisler was elected MCC Secretary to fill the
vacancy created by Darlene as she moved up to R/C. Again, Maryland
Cruising Club had a full slate of Officers.
The year 1999 may go down in MCC's history as the year of cruises.
F/C Angela Krzystan did a fantastic job in organizing both land
and boat cruises occurring on an almost bi-weekly basis during
the summer! She also successfully completed a weeklong cruise
to Cape May, N.J. during not the most favorable weather conditions.
(Five brave crews braved the wrath of Mother Nature that week).
All who participated had a great time!!!
R/C Darlene & B/M Louie Sauer arranged the grand finale of
the cruise season. A 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean. What
started out as a venture to try to get a few couples committed
to a BIG cruise ended with 35 cabins filled with fun-loving MCC
members, friends and relatives aboard the Norwegian Wind.
Chairperson V/C Pamela Hunt and her committees for the 3rd Annual
P/C Howard Gnau Parkinson's Disease Walk-A-Thon raised well over
$6400, which was donated to The Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease
Center. V/C Pam, along with R/C Darlene & B/M Louie Sauer
can also be congratulated for their continued efforts in publishing
our extremely popular monthly newsletter...The Scuttlebutt.
Thanks to all of our members, MCC remains healthy in terms of
membership and is financially sound as we evolve into the new
millennium.
2000 - Commodore Pamela Hunt
Vice Commodore: Darlene Sauer
Rear Commodore: Angela Krzystan
Fleet Captain: Pat Soltesz-Brettschneider
Secretary: April Geisler
Treasurer: Karl Geisler
Fleet Chaplain: Buzz Wilson
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: P/C Chris Brettschneider, Dottie Murray, Louie
Sauer
Commodore Pamela Hunt announced right from the beginning that
MCC's Year 2000 would be dominated as best described by two themes,
"FUN·FUN·FUN" and "Don't Sweat The
Small Stuff," and she gave no quarter to those who differed!
The enthusiasm and excitement started right away with a gala
Commodore's Ball at SPCC featuring the most unique and beautiful
centerpieces created and designed by B/M Dottie Murray. The centerpieces
consisted of clear glass goblets, gold marbles, candles, and real,
live GOLDFISH. Party hats and tiaras adorned the tables, which
by the end of the evening, found their way cocked on the heads
of our guests. The Ball was a spectacular celebration for the
23 visiting clubs as well as the host of MCC members who attended,
many of whom went home with their goldfish neatly tucked in a
zip lock bag, compliments of B/M Dottie.
Goldfish weren't the only surprise for our guests that evening.
For the first time in the Club's 45-year history, taking the helm
was an all female bridge. Don't let anyone tell you that MCC doesn't
keep up with the times.
V/C Darlene & B/M Louie Sauer's plans during the previous
year for arranging the 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean were
finally realized. During the first week in December, over 70 MCC
members, their family and friends left Baltimore for the islands
with many of our officers and members rushing back in time to
attend the CBYCA Ball where our 1994 Commodore Don Antos took
the helm as Commodore of CBYCA.
Fleet Captain Pat Soltesz coordinated a cruise to the Inner Harbor
for The New Year and Millennium Celebration with 15 boats in attendance.
Within minutes after the new year, Como Pam slipped off the pier
and into the icy waters of the Inner Harbor. Unhurt, Como Pam
went on to change clothes and continue to enjoy the fireworks.
More than a few clubs heard about the incident, however, when
it appeared in the morning edition of the Baltimore Sun. All around
the Bay the word spread! MCC's Commodore has been re-christened!
Commodore Pam is now known as "Commodore Splash," the
very first person to enter the Inner Harbor waters in the new
millennium!
Shivers aside, Pam guided MCC through the rigors of maintaining
our place as a respected club on the Bay. We averaged seven (7)
officers at each of the 26 club openings we attended, garnered
9 plaques and had Commodore Pam or her representative officer
at 24 Balls (fun, but exhausting).
Princess Amanda Bishop attended almost all of the openings that
the officers did and managed to represent the Club very well in
the Queen Pageant.
V/C Darlene very ably managed the 4th annual Howard Gnau Walk
for Parkinson's Disease raising over $8000. V/C Darlene also took
over the Scuttlebutt publication and continued, with "Printer
Pal," to publish a very professional looking document that
is the envy of many clubs. V/C Dar also successfully coordinated
a membership drive that brought in 9 new members and introduced
MCC to "MCC Bucks!"
Thanks to R/C Angela Krzystan and her able assistant, the Bull
Roast managed to turn a profit and we had a very successful Opening
Day book that kept the Club solvent for the next year.
Fleet Captain Pat (who married our B/M P/C Chris for the second
time) coordinated many wonderful cruises including the introduction
of the Maryland Cruise-Olympic Games and Turkey Fry and the first
ever Riddle Cruise. Everyone was a winner as members, friends
and family joined in the fun on the water this year with MCC.
The season ended with a spectacular Fleet Review Dinner &
Dance. F/C Pat created a very humorous and in-depth look at the
year in review and rounded out the evening with awarding the "Busted
Prop Award" to Captain Warren Eastburn for trying to use
his wife, Libbie, as a spring line cleat.
The review fleet was made up of 14 boats who gave Como Pam a
generous send off. Even 1984 P/C Mike Murray donned his uniform
again for a touching salute.
MCC began a new tradition during 2000 by selecting a "Member
Of The Year." This honor was bestowed on Libbie Eastburn
who worked diligently all year to assist in any job that was available.
On the lighter side of things, be it known that at many of our
social events with B/M P/C Chris Brettscheider at the piano and
Commodore Pam at the microphone, MCC sported the distinction of
having the one, the only "Commodore Splash" the Singing
Commodore·!
And so we leave the legacy of MCC in 2000. We had heaps of fun
this year and hope all who follow have the same!
2001 - Commodore Darlene Sauer
Vice Commodore: Angela Krzystan
Rear Commodore: Pat Brettschneider
Fleet Captain: Melodie Janes
Secretary: April Geisler
Treasurer: Karl Geisler
Fleet Chaplain: Fred Levitan
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Dottie Murray, Louie Sauer, P/C Chris Brettschneider
Maryland Cruising Club's 2001 social calendar boasted a "glowing"
start with our Commodore's Ball, complete with luminescent stars
and nightglow jewelry. (And we were afraid the guests would need
instructions)!!! First Captain "Screwie Louie" made
a surprise entrance decked out in his white Tuxedo (complete with
tails) to assist Commodore Darlene Sauer in greeting Guests and
dancing the night away. Princess Amanda Bishop, and a full Slate
of officers joined in the evening's fun making it another successful
event.
The year 2001 was the initial year of the calendar change for
our Princess installation, allowing her to serve her entire reign
with the same bridge. Since Princess Amanda was officially installed
at the October "Change-of-Watch" ceremony, a Reception
was held in her honor at our November meeting.
December brought our traditional Holiday Party, hosted by Sec.
April Geisler, with a big assist from Hether Shulman. Not only
were there presents and food, but there were handcrafted Christmas
trees presented to the officers, a holiday bingo game with edible
game pieces, and "live" entertainment courtesy of Scott
& Hether Shulman and the MCC "Cruisettes." Creativity,
talent and fun were the hallmark of this event.
Thankfully, late December brought enough freezing weather that
most of the smaller tributaries were frozen over, saving Commodore
Dar from having to carry on the tradition of P/C Pamela Hunt .
. . the infamous New Year's Eve dip in the harbor.
January had us line dancing at the Member Appreciation Party,
courtesy of R/C Pat Brettschneider, and attending a pool party,
courtesy of F/C Melodie Janes. February saw us trying to match
beautiful babies to officer photos, while March celebrated Capt.
Ed Bruette's 80th birthday (Commodore Dar's Dad) with a fire prevention
seminar (those candles put up a heck of a fight!).
Serious business started in April, with MCC's Bull Roast "hosted
by R/C Pat Brettschneider and cast of thousands" adding a
highly successful silent auction feature. MCC followed up with
the 5th Annual Parkinson's Walk "hosted by V/C Angela Krystan"
continuing our service to the community.
Opening Day 2001 was a truly memorable site!!! Boats were greeted
by a "pile driver" salute as crews rushed to finish
the new docks at SPCC. Another first this year-serving complimentary
breakfast prior to the 11 am ceremony, and moving the site near
the gazebo and tennis courts. Hats off to R/C Pat Brettschneider
and her teams of talent! (And one more first .. . kazoos!!!)
Fleet Captain Melodie Janes took over for the summer, with several
record-breaking cruises (in excess of 20 boats) with the most
notable being the Labor Day Weekend joint cruise with Ventnor
Yacht Club. MCC hosted the Super Boat Games and Turkey Fry Dinner
bringing 40+ boats and just over 100 people together at Georgetown
Yacht Basin. F/C Melodie and R/C Pat worked together (with many,
many MCC folks) to make this unique and fantastic weekend fun
for all.
Sadly, our country experienced a deep loss on September 11th.
As we all struggled to understand exactly what was happening and
why, MCC came together in fellowship at our annual Past Commodore's
Crab Feast with over 70 people in attendance. We shared not only
food and funds (we raised several hundred dollars for the 911
Relief Fund), but also some smiles started to return as we looked
to our friends for comfort and normalcy.
Our highly successful 2001 year drew to a close with our Fleet
Review weekend at the end of September. F/C Melodie Janes and
most of MCC rallied together for one of the funniest and most
enjoyable reviews ever. Como. Dar and V/C Angela managed to deliver
c-rations (it really could not be classified as a real breakfast)
to everyone on Sunday morning, decked out in jammies, floppy slippers
and hair rollers.
As 21 MCC vessels passed by in review, Como. Dar, Princess Amanda
and Capt. Screwie Louie all stood proudly on the bow of "Screwie
Louie Too." It was time for a new year to begin.
2002 - Commodore Angela Krzystan
Vice Commodore: P/C Donald Antos
Secretary: Joanie Ridnour
Treasurer: Shirley Poling
Fleet Chaplain: Hether Shulman
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Louie Sauer, P/C Chris Brettschneider, Al Freedman
The year 2002 saw Commodore Angela Krystan take the reigns of
MCC. We continued on our outreach to other clubs attending many
openings and Commodores' Balls. Princess Laura Kaelber did an
outstanding job representing the Club at many of these affairs.
We had our annual Crab Feast at Key Yacht Club, our Fleet Review
at Red Eye Yacht Club and two of our nine scheduled Cruises were
to sister clubs (Baltimore and Maryland Cyr's). We also traveled
on a land cruise to Atlantic City. We had no official Fleet Captain
or R/C this year but IPC Darlene Sauer worked hard and coordinated
a number of volunteer members who stepped forward to chair various
events throughout the year.
Successes included our coordination of the All-Club Walk for
Parkinson's Disease Research which raised over five thousand dollars
for this worthy cause. The Scuttlebutt with P/C Pam Hunt as Publisher
and V/C P/C Donald Antos as editor, continued to be one of the
most admired club newsletters around. In the recognition department,
MCC's image was forever changed by the performance of Captain
Louie Sauer as he competed for the title of King of the Chesapeake.
Louie was a close runner-up but he certainly will not be forgotten.
2003 - Commodore P/C Donald Antos
Vice Commodore: Dottie Murray
Rear Commodore: N/A
Fleet Captain: Joanie Ridnour
Secretary: Beverly Madden
Treasurer: Pat Alpaugh
Fleet Chaplain: Fred Levitan
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: P/C Chris Brettschneider, Al Freedman, Wayne Cope
2004 - Commodore Louie Sauer
Vice Commodore: Al Freedman
Rear Commodore: Joanie Ridnour
Fleet Captain: Duane Skinner
Secretary: P/C Darlene Sauer
Treasurer: Pat Alpaugh
Fleet Surgeon: Sharon Rebbel
Board Members: Troy Brooks, Shirley Poling
2005 - Al Freedman
2006 - Joanie Ridnour Skinner
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