Mainsheet 54 Sepember 2009
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Newsletter of the National Yacht Club Issue No. 54, September, 2009 MEASURE OF SUCCESS t this time the Club is about to embark on big changes in the Another significant change that is about to take place is the management of member information and in the way that the installation of a newly designed AClub communicates with the members. website. The old website has served the Club well in the past There has been a problem in the possible time scale it has been and has been run exclusively by past with the lack of a reliable arranged that the Club will phone our Webmaster, Brendan Chawke. comprehensive database of each and every member and carry Brendan is currently working on members. The installation and out a very brief survey. Information the design of the new website, to read pages 2 and 3. There you commissioning of a new accounts obtained through this will be which will allow better navigation will find details of the various and membership management entered onto the system and used around the site and easier access to activities and facilities available in system, Jonas Club Management, is to ensure that each member will the many interest areas. The new YOUR Club. These range from nearly complete. As well as receive only relevant club site will be easier to update and fine Wining and Dining, Ladies providing superior accounts information and promotion details will allow better communication Lunches and Speaker Suppers to information it will also allow the of interest to them. I ask every with both the sailing and non- Hill Walking, Snooker and Bridge. Club to communicate better with member to cooperate with this sailing areas of the Club. It will All family and business functions the members. It is hoped that the important data collection process. also be more secure. At some time are encouraged and catered for. normal mode of contact with the Eventually it is intended to in the not too distant future we members will be by e-mail and this introduce smart cards where expect to provide members with A measure of the success of the can be done instantly through the members vouchers will be credited facilities to view and manage their Club is the level of activity that system. Those members who to the card and they can also make own information and accounts takes place in the Club and the would prefer receiving information purchases from the bar and dining online. This work is being project number of members who are by post will be accommodated. To room using the card. The managed by Tony McGuire who is involved in these activities. I ask optimise the system, relevant and installation and commissioning of working alongside Brendan. all members to get involved in the up to date member information is the new system has been project Club and to use the fine bar and required. To do this in the shortest managed by Brendan O’Regan. Finally, I would urge all members dining facilities. PHOTO: GRAHAM GOSLING STUDIOS Old friends, Howth 17 Fleet welcome visitors to the National during the Dun Laoghaire Volvo Regatta 2 Mainsheet, the Newsletter of the National Yacht Club More to the National ife is not all about sailing. As we write, the Snooker and Bridge sections, and the Golf and Hill Walkers are actively recruiting. Members are encouraged to take Lpart in these activities over the winter months. Interested members should contactL Club Manager, Padraic Conneely or check the Club website or notice board. Club Manager, Padraic Conneely, has arranged a superb social calendar for the winter to entertain and enlighten the members – the regular Wine Suppers, Speakers Suppers and Ladies Lunches. The Bar Quizzes and the Navigation and Rope Work classes all commence in October. There is something there for everyone. We cater for all types of Functions, Meetings and Corporate events. Please contact Padraic Conneely on 280 5725 who will gladly help you arrange your particular function. Members, before you book the Christmas Party or any other function, why not call the Club first and see what your Club can do for you. Additional information on any of the services/events listed please call 280 5725. PHOTO: GARETH CRAIG (FOTOSAIL.COM) PHOTO: GARETH CRAIG (FOTOSAIL.COM) Mornings Tea/Coffee with Homemade Scones served from 10.30 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Bar Lunches served Tuesday-Friday, e host the NYC Quiz Season, he new Bridge season will all courses individually priced. Fresh commencing on Wednesday, commence on Thursday, October Homemade Soups/Sandwiches also October 7 and continuing on 1, at 7.30 pm, sharp. The first available. Saturday Family Brunch – W T W eveningT will be social. Bridge will start at every second Wednesday thereafter. Full NYC Breakfast served from 7.30 p.m. sharp and will be followed by a 10.30 a.m., Milk Shakes and Children’s Teams of six, 10 per Team, 8.30 p.m. supper in the dinning room at 9 p.m. portions available. Sunday Bar Food – This season Frewen and Aylward the well- A relaxed evening to get us in the grove Filled Baguettes, Roast of the Day, Fish known local Gents’ Outfitters will sponsor again after the “lovely summer”. If you Dish of the Day. Main Courses c9.25. a are attending please email me – Vouchers to the value of 100 per Quiz [email protected] and let me know. night and will also provide spot prizes over I need the numbers for the dining room. Lunches the season. Dining Room Lunches served Diary Dates Tuesday-Friday from c20-c25.50 As part of the sponsorship Frewen and ❖ Thursday, 1 October 1: First bridge night Booking advisable; Family Lunches Aylward will also offer a 10% discount to all – 7.30 pm, Supper in dinning room: 9 p.m. ❖ served every Sunday from 1 p.m. NYC Members. ❖ Thursday, November 19: Franz Rothschild Three course Lunch and Coffee ❖ The Quiz entry sheet is on the notice Memorial Trophy, Individual competition ❖ c26.50. Please book in advance as the board beside the Manager’s office. Thursday, December 3: Bill & Eva Nolan Family Lunch is one of the most popular On alternative Wednesdays you can Memorial Trophy, Pair’s competition ❖ days at the Club – Children’s Menu and enjoy a sampling of two wines, listen to Thursday, December 10: Bridge Party and Prizegiving. Children’s half portions available. a Sommelier talk about the wines and enjoy a dinner based on the origin of ❖ Thursday, January 7, 2010: Bridge Evenings the Wines – all that for c30 pp. 7.30 p.m., followed by supper. Tuesday to Friday we serve our very ❖ The first Winter/Spring Wine Supper Last year we ran a very successful beginners popular Evening Bar Menu will be held on Wednesday, October 14 course throughout the winter season, it is 6.30-9 p.m. Main Courses c12; at 8.30 p.m. my intention to continue with that group this coming season with stage two. The Our Signature Dish: Fresh Cod and ❖ Ladies Day Lunches are on second classes will be more advanced and you will Tuesday of every month September Chips. Dinner served in the Dining get the opportunity to play more hands of to May. Room Tuesday-Saturday from 7 p.m.; bridge. The classes are not suitable for ❖ A-La Carte menu. Starters from c6.50, ❖ Sandra Moore has a super line up for beginners. If members and their friends are Main Courses from c18. Booking the new season starting with a fashion interested in participating in the beginner’s advisable. show on Tuesday September 8 at 1 p.m., class please contact me at same the email c20 pp. address [email protected]. If there Mainsheet, the Newsletter of the National Yacht Club 3 than meets the Aye! are sufficient numbers I will arrange a new players (experience not necessary) to beginners group so let me know as soon as enjoy convivial company and craic. Snooker possible. It is also my intention to hold an players put this date in your diary: Monday, advanced class on Monday afternoons for November 2, 2009 at 7pm. our regular players. If you are interested please let me know. I encourage new Your committee for 09/10 comprises myself members to attend our regular Thursday in the chair, Tony Corcoran, Hubie Kearns, Tom Mulligan (he of Inter Club fame), John bridge evenings, or any of the above classes. Henry McConnell, who came back in with It’s a great way to meet members and make the tide, and perhaps the Badger (Baker), if new friends. I look forward to meeting you no written objections are received in time! during the season. Looking forward to seeing you at the table. PHOTO: GARETH CRAIG (FOTOSAIL.COM) ongratulations again to all last e are more than half-way season’s winners and competitors 2805725. If you have any other queries about through the year and have four as we approach the start of more the NYC Golf Society or how to get involved, golf outings under our belts ofCC the same – time and tide! W I’d be glad to hear from you on 087-8173398. already.W It has been a very busy season so There was a mix up with dates last season, far and there is much more to come! Next Outings and we have, therefore, fixed the calendar of Why not join the National Yacht Club Golf ❖ Waterfront “Kish”, Friday, September 25, main events as follows for the coming year. Society – it only costs a25 to become a Powerscourt Golf Club, ❖ Monday, September 21 – Draw for the member, and look at what you get! Tee time: 8.00-11.30, Supper in NYC.