I don't know about you, but this winter has already been too long, with too many events that require some time on the water to "cure". But rest assured, your staff and Board and all the volunteers are working hard to make the upcoming season the best ever. The calendar is pretty much done and the most current version is on the website.

A couple of the highlights that are coming up soon: There is a workparty this Saturday, Jan 18 at 9:00 am, and one also on February 22. A lot of effort there will be to remove the old clubhouse deck and begin putting in a new one—something I am very excited about. I hope you can all come out and help.

Another great happening is the annual Chili Feed (aka the January potluck) which happens on Saturday, January 25 at 6:00 pm, followed by a General Membership Meeting at 7:00 pm. It is always fun to be part of this event. And the Chili Feed is particularly fun because the Board supplies all the food and place settings—all you have to do is show up and enjoy. You can pick up your 2020 Handbook and 2020 Membership Cards at the Chili Feed, too.

EYC is going to join the Oregon State Marine Board's Clean Marina program. The environmental stewardship of Fern Ridge is important to our club and I will be providing more details about what this means for EYC in the coming months.