[etchells-fleet11-members] Sailing Olympians visit Chicago

[Mike Frerker]

Most of you have probably seen this, but see below about the speaker series
at CYC.

In other news.  Several boats are back from Miami, which must (I hope) mean
that spring is around the corner.  I'm targeting sometime mid-April for our
spring meeting, with date TBD shortly.

Finally, I've heard this morning that, Chris Lefferdink is now the proud
owner of US-1171.  Congrats.


Mike



A small contingent from the US Olympic Sailing Team will be visiting Chicago
next week and you are invited to spend some time with them.  Join us at
Belmont on Saturday evening for plenty of Mt. Gay Rum & food and to hear
what it was really like to be at the Olympic Games in China.  Hear what it
takes to become an Olympian and to share the rewards for success.



I have been very impressed with these three individuals and with their
dedication to sailing and to the Olympics.  I know all three of them and am
excited that we can have them in Chicago.  We can also talk about the bid
for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago and what it means for
us, if the bid is selected.  Details of the evening below:



It’s best to make a reservation if you want to have a good seat, but I think
we can fit in a lot of people, so plan to show up.  It’s a good excuse to
see your sailing pals in the dead of winter





*US SAILING’s MountGay Speaker Series presents**:***

*Dean Brenner, Anna Tunnicliffe and Zach Railey*

Saturday, March 7th at Belmont Station

6:00 p.m. ~ Member signature and cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres

7:00 p.m. ~ Presentation

8:15 p.m. ~ Mount Gay Reception and signature bar

Adults $30.00 and Juniors $15.00.



*Adult ticket price includes presentation followed by free rum pour and
heavy hors d’oeuvres*

Join us at Chicago Yacht Club’s Belmont Station for a night dedicated to
Olympic Sailing as U.S. SAILING’s Mount Gay Speaker Series presents Dean
Brenner, Anna

Tunnicliffe and Zach Railey. Dean serves as Chairman and Team Leader for the
United States Olympic Sailing Program. Anna won the Gold Medal in the Laser
Radial

Class at the 2008 Olympic Games and Zach Railey won the Silver Medal in the
Finn Class at the 2008 Olympic Games. The athletes will be on hand following
the

presentation to answer questions. Space is limited, please make reservations
at 312.861.7777. Members and guests are welcome.





          Janet





Janet C. Baxter



3200 N. Lake Shore #1002

Chicago, IL 60657



        312 560-1588 mobile

        773 935-2071   home office
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