Huntington Harbour Yacht Club Flag Officers for 2010

Sea Isle Garden Clubby Caron MountSea Isle Garden Club Members getting ready for their Luau Fund RaiserSea Isle Garden Club memberscelebrated another year of success at theInstallation Luncheon in May at BahiaCorinthian Yacht Club. Dorothy Ralphsinstalled officers for 2010-2011: JanetLittlejohn, President, Anne Blayden, VicePresident Membership, Carolyn Platt, VPPrograms, Mary Ann Brinket, VP Waysand Means, Dorothy Ralphs, VP ProjectLiaison, Cindy Allen and Susan La Pittus,Secretary, Carolyn Lloyd, Treasurer, andTerry Hayden, Parliamentarian. Janetthanked all her outgoing officers for ajob well done. She then announced herChairpersons for next year: DorothyRalphs, Donor Recognition, CathyKelly and Lucille Mascoli, Hospitality,Caron Mount, Newsletter, Donna Davis,Publicity, Jackie Neil and Maria Lockie,Telephone. After all the formalities werecompleted, members and guests enjoyedour specially selected luncheon of eitherCobb Salad or Chicken/PortobelloSandwich with fruit. Our hostess,• Shipwright Services• Woodworking• Fiberglass/Gelcoat Repair• Bottom Paint• Outdrive Specialist• Custom Fabrications• All Sportfishing ServicesCall Us for All Your Boat Repairand Service Needs2901 Edinger Avenue • Building BHuntington Beach • CA 92649(562) 592-2841Carolyn Lloyd, had the chef at BahiaCorinthian prepare a surprise dessert.Our hospitality committee, LucilleMascoli, Carolyn Platt, and Cathy Kelly,livened up the atmosphere with a tropicalfloral table décor, as a preview of the LuauFun(d) Raiser. At the end of the luncheonmembers enthusiastically recommittedthemselves to work together on the bestLuau ever seen in Huntington Harbour.Our successful year has been highlightedby the progress on the EdingerParkway. The roadside is just about readyfor over 9,100 plants and trees, whichwill make a magnificent drive toward the1,000 homes along Edinger. The SIGChas the community to thank for contibutingclose to $200,000 over the last sevenyears. The most recent event was the LuauFun(d) Raiser on May 21st, which showedhow Sea Isle made fund raising fun. Therewere so many people who were willing tounderwrite the costs. Extra special thanksgo to Churee Kakimoto, Lauren Scott andStar Real Estate for their sponsorship ofthe fabulous Polynesian food provided byTeak Productions. Their Ribs, pineappleChicken, rice, tasty pupus and Bananasflambe were so beautifully presented. Avery special thanks also goes to BeverlyAllen for her very generous donation. Theevening ended with a rousing polynesianshow, four beautiful girls and six littledancers (children about 6 and 7 years old)who thrilled the crowd with their huladancing.Sea Isle Garden Club has continuedto explore and apply for other sources offunds to help with this project, such asthe Project Achievement Award, whichwill be decided by the Huntington BeachEnvironmental Board. The City is lookingat projects which have an impact onconserving our natural resources. OurEdinger project has a solar-powered irrigationsystem and drought resistant plants,which qualifies it for consideration.Our club is always welcoming newmembers, and we have so much fun at ourmonthly meetings. In April, our programwas presented by hostess Dorothy Ralphs,who demonstrated how clay pots can bedecorated for any special occasion.If you are interested in joining SeaIsle Garden Club, please call MembershipVice President, Anne Blayden at 714-840-7889. We meet on the 1st Wednesday ofthe month at 10:00 a.m. usually at thehome of a member.19