Once again having a booth at the November Ft. Myers Boat Show was very worthwhile. With the able
assistance of several Club members who manned the booth over the four days, we were able to attract about six new members. Both Club publicity and membership appreciates the time and effort of those participating, making this show the best yet. Between the News-Press monthly cruise articles and the community awareness generated by attending the Boat Show, the WORD IS OUT. If you like to cruise in your own boat, and wish to do this with like-minded boaters, CCCC is the club for you!
December is when, in lieu of a group going on a cruise, the Club changes officers. The beautifully decorated Palmetto Pine Country Club was the venue for the 2014 Cape Coral Cruise Club CHANGE OF WATCH. This annual formal event is the night when the new Bridge and Board of Governors is sworn in, and the outgoing Bridge and Board is recognized for their efforts on behalf of the Club.
Upon arrival, each couple or single member picked up their name sign to place on a table along with a playing card. Servers circulated with plates of hor d’oeuvers enjoyed with cocktails, including Swedish meatballs, bacon wrapped scallops, coconut shrimp and bruschetta. Mike Cole of Black Tie Entertainment was the D J and played music during cocktail hour, while member Craig Overstreet sold 50/50 drawing tickets.
Following the cocktail hour, the 61 members and guests sat down for a dinner of either 10 oz. Black Angus Prime Rib of Beef, or Australian Sea Bass served with tossed salad, oven roasted potatoes, vegetable medley, rolls & butter, and peppermint ice cream with candy canes.
After dinner, Len Grassini called Commodore Phil Kryger forward to give his outgoing comments, which included thanking the outgoing Board, thanking Sharon Palmisano and Larry Mitchell for their many years of service. Commodore Kryger then called forward members Perry Ahrens and Bob Martin, and presented to them Life Membership awards for their long time service to the Club.
This was followed by the swearing in of 2015 Commodore Lee Jetton, who was presented with his Commodore flag. Commodore Jetton thanked Past Commodore Kryger for his outstanding work on behalf of the Club, and presented him his Past Commodore gold name tag, his flag.
The new flag Officers: Vice Commodore John Queen, Rear Commodore Edie Limbright, Secretary Dianne Myers and Treasurer Brenda Stewart. The remainder of the 2015 Board members, Island & Property Chairman Len Grassini, Membership Chairman Phil Kryger, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Terry Carlson, and Members at Large Perry Ahrens & Steve Winner were also sworn in.
Following Commodore Jetton’s incoming comments the 50/50 drawings were held, with Paul Carrico the big winner. Matching playing cards were used to draw remaining prizes including 17 free stays at various marinas (a few for 2 free nights). Winners declining the free stays were able to select from a table of assorted gifts, so that every membership or guest couple won a prize.
The evening continued with everyone showing off their dancing skills until 10:00 PM when it was time to end an enjoyable evening of food, fun and prizes.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Phil Kryger at 239-541-0236. View a short picture video of recent Club activities and read additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org Like us on Facebook.