The First Hundred Years: Clearwater Yacht Club, 1911-2011

symbols of the club’s culture and represent its values. The Meritorious Service Award was established in 2003 when Fairlie Brinkley donated the plaque. This award is given to a club member whose service to the club has been exemplary “in recognition of those who have set an example for others to follow.” The recipient of this award is selected by the outgoing commodore. The Tom

Diane Gustard (lower left) looks on with pride as Commodore Gene Fleming says goodbye to his 2008–2009 board and bridge and hands the helm to her husband Barrie. Left to right: Fleet Captain Tim Emslie, Fleet Chaplain Monsignor Edward Mulligan, Fleet Surgeon Dr. Carrie Funkhauser, Secretary Sandie Ramsden, Immediate Past Commodore Andy Spetz, Treasurer Hoyt Nichols, Rear Commodore Tim Roberts, Vice Commodore Barrie Gustard, and Commodore Gene Fleming. CYC Archives.

and Sarah Cooper Memorial Award for Community Service (established in 1996) is given to a member who has made important contributions to the community as a whole. The recipient of this award is also selected by the outgoing commodore. The recipient of the Robert Word Memorial Award for Racing Participation is selected by the outgoing commodore in consultation with the Yachting Committee. The award was donated in 1991 in memory of Robert Word and is a half-hull model of his boat Ginger made by Francis Seavy. The award goes to the “big boat sailor that has done the best in CYC races” during the year. The Marie Shepard McMahon Fellowship Award was established in 1991 by the Gulls and Bow Chasers and is “awarded to a female member of the CYC in good standing for at least 1 year that exemplifies and promotes friendship among all members of CYC at club functions. Recipient must participate in

Ann Bayly Cornett with the 2009 trustees at the 2008– 2009 Change of Watch. Left to right: Past Commodore Fairlie Brinkley, Past Commodore Gary Strohauer, Past Commodore David Billing, Harry Jamieson, Jim Eaton, and Past Commodore Dick Boblenz. CYC Archives.

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