The BEACH HOUSE (Callahan’s)
Port
1:00PM
March 02, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Upcoming Events: The Erie Rendezvous
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Outgoing Commodore's Message
Commodore’s Message September 2007
Hello fellow members. The season is quickly coming to a close. Fall is in the air. I hope you have had a safe and happy summer. We sure kept you busy with the club’s social calendar and we still have the closing dance and the Flamboro Races in November. Prepare yourself for a wonderful dinner and put on your dancing shoes. We have live music this year. Don’t forget to pick your nominee for the ‘Bent Prop Award’. Of course we don’t wish for any mishaps but there always seems to be some kind of incident. November we will meet at the Flamboro Races.
The spirit of this club has certainly been demonstrated this year with the great attendance at the events. I personally want to thank those of you who gave all the nice words of praise throughout the season. When I took on the position as Commodore, I was assured from the Executive and directors that I would get support from them. I must commend those who have the experience of the history of this club. They are a great asset and have been great to work with.
It is now that time, when we will be piling up our summer supplies in the carts and trying to fit it all into our vehicles to be stored for another winter. Next, we will be seeing each other hauling out our boats, winterizing and tarpping. Or maybe we will get a nice Indian Summer for some nice boating weather.
Don’t forget though, we will see each other at the Races in November and watch for plans for a winter rendezvous.
See you at the Annual General Meeting, Sunday, September 23rd.
Your Commodore
Judy Redmond
Nexus Update
I am pleased to inform you that on September 27, 2007 Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day announced that the NEXUS enrolment centres (ECs) and automated self-serve kiosks are now operational at all eight major Canadian airports (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/nexus/air-aerien-e.html) with United States (U.S.) pre-clearance facilities.
“Canada’s Government is proud to announce that Edmonton International Airport is now accepting NEXUS members,” said Minister Day. “This is another concrete action taken by our government to increase border security while maintaining the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel to the United States.”
The NEXUS Air pilot project, which was launched at Vancouver International Airport in 2004, was very successful. NEXUS in the air mode uses non-invasive iris recognition technology to identify the traveller and verify his or her membership in the program. When members arrive in the CBSA hall or U.S. pre-clearance area at participating airports, they can go directly to the automated self-serve kiosk. They do not need to go through the primary inspection lines.
The U.S. has also accepted the NEXUS card as an alternative travel document to the passport under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative air rule.
NEXUS in the land mode began in the British Columbia/Washington corridor in summer 2002. NEXUS is currently operating at 11 border locations and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are working together to expand NEXUS to additional land border crossings.
This past April, NEXUS in the marine mode was launched across Canada. Recreational boaters who are NEXUS members can meet their border clearance obligations by calling a Canadian or U.S. telephone reporting centre 30 minutes (minimum) and up to four hours (maximum) before their expected arrival in Canada or the U.S.
And, as of August 2007, NEXUS applications can be completed online using Global Online Enrollment System (GOES), the U.S. CBP’s GOES for its frequent traveller programs. Access to GOES is available through the NEXUS Web site. To make it even more convenient to apply, Canadians can now also obtain a NEXUS application form at their nearest Canada Post outlet and at select Canadian Automobile Association offices throughout Canada.
I would like to thank the many employees across the CBSA who have contributed to and continue to play a part in the success of NEXUS. You can learn more about NEXUS by visiting www.nexus.gc.ca
Greta Bossenmaier
Vice-President
Innovation, Science and Technology Branch
Hello fellow members. The season is quickly coming to a close. Fall is in the air. I hope you have had a safe and happy summer. We sure kept you busy with the club’s social calendar and we still have the closing dance and the Flamboro Races in November. Prepare yourself for a wonderful dinner and put on your dancing shoes. We have live music this year. Don’t forget to pick your nominee for the ‘Bent Prop Award’. Of course we don’t wish for any mishaps but there always seems to be some kind of incident. November we will meet at the Flamboro Races.
The spirit of this club has certainly been demonstrated this year with the great attendance at the events. I personally want to thank those of you who gave all the nice words of praise throughout the season. When I took on the position as Commodore, I was assured from the Executive and directors that I would get support from them. I must commend those who have the experience of the history of this club. They are a great asset and have been great to work with.
It is now that time, when we will be piling up our summer supplies in the carts and trying to fit it all into our vehicles to be stored for another winter. Next, we will be seeing each other hauling out our boats, winterizing and tarpping. Or maybe we will get a nice Indian Summer for some nice boating weather.
Don’t forget though, we will see each other at the Races in November and watch for plans for a winter rendezvous.
See you at the Annual General Meeting, Sunday, September 23rd.
Your Commodore
Judy Redmond
Nexus Update
I am pleased to inform you that on September 27, 2007 Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day announced that the NEXUS enrolment centres (ECs) and automated self-serve kiosks are now operational at all eight major Canadian airports (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/nexus/air-aerien-e.html) with United States (U.S.) pre-clearance facilities.
“Canada’s Government is proud to announce that Edmonton International Airport is now accepting NEXUS members,” said Minister Day. “This is another concrete action taken by our government to increase border security while maintaining the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel to the United States.”
The NEXUS Air pilot project, which was launched at Vancouver International Airport in 2004, was very successful. NEXUS in the air mode uses non-invasive iris recognition technology to identify the traveller and verify his or her membership in the program. When members arrive in the CBSA hall or U.S. pre-clearance area at participating airports, they can go directly to the automated self-serve kiosk. They do not need to go through the primary inspection lines.
The U.S. has also accepted the NEXUS card as an alternative travel document to the passport under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative air rule.
NEXUS in the land mode began in the British Columbia/Washington corridor in summer 2002. NEXUS is currently operating at 11 border locations and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are working together to expand NEXUS to additional land border crossings.
This past April, NEXUS in the marine mode was launched across Canada. Recreational boaters who are NEXUS members can meet their border clearance obligations by calling a Canadian or U.S. telephone reporting centre 30 minutes (minimum) and up to four hours (maximum) before their expected arrival in Canada or the U.S.
And, as of August 2007, NEXUS applications can be completed online using Global Online Enrollment System (GOES), the U.S. CBP’s GOES for its frequent traveller programs. Access to GOES is available through the NEXUS Web site. To make it even more convenient to apply, Canadians can now also obtain a NEXUS application form at their nearest Canada Post outlet and at select Canadian Automobile Association offices throughout Canada.
I would like to thank the many employees across the CBSA who have contributed to and continue to play a part in the success of NEXUS. You can learn more about NEXUS by visiting www.nexus.gc.ca
Greta Bossenmaier
Vice-President
Innovation, Science and Technology Branch
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Upcoming Year End Dance
Commodore’s Message September 2007
Hello fellow members. The season is quickly coming to a close. Fall is in the air. I hope you have had a safe and happy summer. We sure kept you busy with the club’s social calendar and we still have the closing dance and the 
Flamboro Races in November. Prepare yourself for a wonderful dinner and put on your dancing shoes. We have live music this year. Don’t forget to pick your nominee for the ‘Bent Prop Award’. Of course we don’t wish for any mishaps but there always seems to be some kind of incident. November we will meet at the Flamboro Races.
The spirit of this club has certainly been demonstrated this year with the great attendance at the events. I personally want to thank those of you who gave all the nice words of praise throughout the season. When I took on the position as Commodore, I was assured from the Executive and directors that I would get support from them. I must commend those who have the experience of the history of this club. They are a great asset and have been great to work with.
It is now that time, when we will be piling up our summer supplies in the carts and trying to fit it all into our vehicles to be stored for another winter. Next, we will be seeing each other hauling out our boats, winterizing and tarpping. Or maybe we will get a nice Indian Summer for some nice boating weather.
Don’t forget though, we will see each other at the Races in November and watch for plans for a winter rendezvous.
See you at the Annual General Meeting, Sunday, September 23rd.
Your Commodore
Judy Redmond
The Red Neck Party was a big hit for the LPBYC, with many “pseudo” celebrities making an
appearance. We had
Clint Black, a.k.a Stratocaster Styan strutting his stuff, we had Jack Black and his crew from the Black Pearl doing their Beer run from ship to ship. Also present was Kay Lee who span generations of red necks by 
combining Edith Bunker and Peg Bundy and there was the understudies from the trailer park
boys. Thankfully, the Ballantyne’s showed up with a full contingent of
genomes so the deep
end of the gene pool was well represented,
and it
balanced out a rather obtuse crew.
The band played into the evening with the club enjoying the music and dancing the night away. The evening was exciting but missed
the excitement of
past
was absent, so the “rocky raccoon” didn’t have a dance partner 
either. Missing too was Norm and Krys, and our thoughts are with them
as they deal with the loss of his brother.
The Sunday was spent in the lagoon, over cloudy skies, we got there late as Donna needed to do more shopping. We returned Monday under 20% showers, for those of you that missed it, not to worry, I managed to get your 20% as well as my own. Guess its time to get some canvas, or look at a bigger boat, rumor has it there are a few for sale.
Remember the next events are
Year end dinner and Dance, Sat. Sept 22/07, 5:30 The Greens of
Notice Annual AGM Meeting, Sun. Sept
23/07 10:30 The Brig
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Silent Auction, Dinner and Races August 25/07
Donations are sought and welcomed for our annual Silent Auction at the Brig. Volunteers sought and welcomed as well.
Upcoming Events: The Erie Rendezvous
The Erie Rendezvous this year is being organized by Graham of Fearless. So far over 20 boats have planned the weekend to attend and enjoy the "Red Neck" hospitality of our brethren at the Erie Yacht Club. Don't forget to check the website for your weather forecast before leaving. Donna and myself are planning on leaving on Friday most likely heading to the lagoon, with Saturday being the fall back position. We would welcome the company, but we are one of the slower boats in the fleet so it might not be too much fun spanking us across the lake. See you Erie at the red neck shin dig.
Included with the Erie Rendezvous is the usual jocularity, but also a special surprise revealed at the Rendezvous. You don't want to miss it.
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
Everybody had fun at the Gala event, and although we did not have tickets to attend, the Commodore made measure to see to it that we enjoyed a dinner aboard one of the premier thoroughbreds in the stable. We enjoyed a dinner aboard Offshore Account with our host Jody and Wayne, Patricus was there as well as, some work mates of the Captain. Dinner was a wonderful combination of chicken, rice and asparagus, the conversation was .....interesting as we quizzed Capt Wayne 's guests about there professional vocation, and how their instructor was as a teacher. Jody's patented laugh could be heard reverberating throughout the hull.Hard to get much from Captain Wayne, but boy is he observant! If you ever get the opportunity to enjoy happy hour with Capt Wayne and Jody, make sure you take the opportunity.
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