July 12, 2022 | 'The Neuse Juice' | Volume 49 Number 7 |
Coming Soon! |
Some of the discussions about how we can connect with each other and support the Pamlico County community happens in the cockpit of a boat. Examples of discussions turning into reality was our Bridges vote to become Porch Sponsors for Ol’ Front Porch Musical Festival and the amazing growth and development of the Dinghy Porker Run which raises thousands of dollars to help underserved children in Pamlico county.
The cruise to Dowry Creek Marina on July 15th through the 17th gives us all the opportunity to spend time on the water practicing safe handling of our boat while connecting with our NSA friends. Tracy Vail and Robert Pugh 2 of our best party planners in the club will be organizing this event. Be prepared for a great time, jamming, cooking and being free to play games, sing silly or in other words doing whatever we can to have fun, relax and enjoy being with NSA friends.​
Mary Guilfoyle Commodore M/V Meridian  |
This year the DPR event will be 
So this July like many of the July’s before this we are given the chance and 
2022 Dinghy Poker Run – July 23
The 15th Annual Dinghy Poker Run under the sponsorship of the Nautical Co-op of Oriental (NCO), is almost here. This is a charity event OPEN TO EVERYONE. We will be raising money for the Pamlico Coastal Activities Council to be used for scholarships to sailing camp for underprivileged Pamlico County kids who are referred to camp from HeartWorks or Pamlico Partnership for Children. At last year’s DPR, we were able to donate ~$7500 for this purpose. We would like to surpass that donation this year!
Staging of the event takes place at the Oriental Marina and Inn/Tiki Bar with poker stops along Smith, Kershaw and Green Creeks. Poker hand sales start at 0930. Hands are $10 each or 3 for $25. You can buy as many hands as you would like (the more the better!). No dinghy or other suitable watercraft? No problem – we will also have land dealers for you to complete your poker hand at the Tiki Bar.
Purchase of a poker hand includes lunch. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for $5 if needed. (Of course, I would just
recommend buying more poker hands!) There will be a 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 each or you can purchase 25 for $20. We will also have a silent auction, as well as a live auction, with lots of great items. You can come just to participate in the auctions.
I am still accepting items, adventure experiences, etc to use in the auctions. Ideally, I will have these in hand by Monday, July 18.
Some volunteers are still needed. A detailed list of volunteer needs was emailed to you last week.
I look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s DPR, either as a participant and/or a volunteer. You can contact me if you have items to donate or wish to volunteer. All items and help are greatly appreciated.
919-414-7719
Sharon Stephenson
Director
S/V Pelikan
Hello, Captains!
Here is what is coming up.
Dog Days Cruise 7/15-17, we are headed to Dowry Creek Marina off the ICW, in the Pungo River.
We have 20 boats scheduled for the Lazy Days Cruise to Dowry Creek! We’ll cookout at the pool on Saturday so please bring something for the grill and a dish to share. Bring your own plates, cups and utensils. The club will provide the drinks.
We’ll also be celebrating Todd Richard’s 60th birthday! If you choose to participate, please bring a shot glass and/or an airplane bottle. The theme is “Todd Calls the Shots”.
Please plan on bringing instruments for a jam session and games in case of rain. Of course you'll want a bathing suit to enjoy the beautiful pool!
See you on the water!
Tracy Vail and Robert Pugh
Cruise Captains
S/V Solveig - M/V Kindred Spirit
- August is Lazy Days, 8/6&7 and Southwest Creek in The South River.
- Labor Day weekend, we head to Lookout!
- The Fall Cruise, October 8&9, is scheduled for West Bay.
- The week before Halloween, we're headed to Bridgeton Marina, near New Bern.
- Lots of fun on the schedule and I look forward to traveling with all of you, this year!
See ya' on the water!
Jason Keys
Vice Commodore
S/V Sol Mate
We had a good turnout of some of our newer NSA members for the Week-long Cruise to Southern Ports – and a wonderful time was had by all! In the past month, we have added new members Jeff and Karen Boudreaux of Marietta, Georgia, owners of S/V Acadia, which they keep at Oriental Harbor Marina.
Be sure to say hello to them when you meet them! And if you have friends or neighbors who might enjoy the NSA, point them to the website or have them give me a call at 336 403 6534.
See you on the water soon!
Donna Crothers
Vice Commodore
S/V Sanctuary
We have received a new shipment of men’s and women's NSA tee-shirts. I will have all the NSA merchandise at the Dinghy Poker Run so look for me! The shirts are $25, caps and visors are $20 and the koozies are one for $3 or 2 for $5.
Thank you to everyone that has posted photos on our private Facebook group! It is only open to our members so you don’t have to worry about photos, etc, being shared with strangers. All members are welcome to post anything of interest.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Dinghy Poker Run!
Kathy Kenny
Vice Commodore - Social Media & NSA Wear Coord.
S/V Cool Change
Newsletter
My goal is to keep the newsletter on the second Tuesday schedule going forward. So I will need your input by Monday, of the preceding week. Please send your stories and photos to vccommunications@neusesailingassociation.org, and add "Neuse Juice" in the subject line.
Jean Hardtle
Vice Commodore - Neuse Juice
S/V Knot Shore
Website
The start of the new year is a good time to make sure your NSA info is up to date in your profile. It’s super easy, just click on your name in the upper right after logging in, and click the “edit profile” button. If you’ve forgotten your password, just go to the NSA website (www.neusesailingassociation.org), click on the “Log in” link and click on the “Forgot password” link to reset your password.
Finally, if there are any errors, mistakes or updates needed on the website, be sure to let me know, email me at vccommunications@neusesailingassociation.org .
Erik Hardtle
Vice Commodore -Website
S/V Knot Shore
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