CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF THE PALISADE BOAT CLUB

Lots of people helped make this year’s Opening Day a success to mark the 160th Anniversary of the Palisade Boat Club. Some notable mentions are: Alan Portanova, Catherine, Chris Thomas, Dan Larkin, Finn, Gerard, Jacek, Jo, Keely, Nick, Randy, Roel, Sean, Steve and Taylor.

A few people made an exceptional effort, putting in 10+ hours of work, we couldn't have had a successful event without them. They handled all the shopping, food prep and assembly, the grill masters, organization and coordination, flyers - designed, professionally printed and distributed, drinks, bartending, charcuterie slicing and dicing! Thank you Chris Grieco, James Sexton, Justin, Pat, Tatjana and Tracy for the amazing effort you all put in to make the event special!

Sean and Jo brought the Pirate Cat to the float and let club members climb aboard and check it out. They even took people on a cruise to Alpine!

Keely, Randy and Tracy sold $930 in raffle tickets! Special thanks to James Sexton who won the 50/50 raffle and immediately donated it all back to the club, after having spent 6 hours behind a hot grill!

Above are a couple of great photos, and please check out this trove of photos from Opening Day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/teH4PJzbpVjnvwY47

OPENING DAY BOATING

Jeff Rappaport took the above photos of the boats on Opening Day. And then below, Jason McGinnis shares a photo of the boats, moored and ready to go!

WORK PARTY REPORT

The new path alongside the club house is now completed! Check out Tatjana putting some finishing touches on the path below, and huge thanks to Tracy and Les for spearheading this project and all those who contributed!

CLUB BEAUTIFICATION

Maintaining and improving our house and the grounds is a constant activity. Several members took on some exciting new projects this spring, check them out below.

Les and Tracy painted the stairs for better visibility.

SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR 2026 FUNDRAISERS

We have a great lineup of fundraisers this year. As the dates near, we will send out additional details over email. If you'd like to get involved please contact Tracy Broome. Our next fundraiser is our 4th of July Celebration.

Refreshments will be served at all events and drinks will be available for sale. We will also have a 50/50 raffle and prize giveaways, so come and join us for some fun!

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE!

Member **John Maggiotto** painted this view from the veranda . The piece is an acrylic on canvas, 28 x 44 inches, titled "NORTH FROM PALISADE BOAT CLUB."

IMPORTANT MEMBER INFO

SUMMER BILL REMINDER: Summer bills for members will be sent out in July.

ABOUT NON-MOTORIZED BOATS AND EQUIPMENT: Please ensure you contact the Lieutenant, Chris Grieco grec0719@optonline.net, before bringing any non motorized boats, motors and related equipment down to the club.

ABOUT MOTORIZED BOATS: For motorized boats, please contact the Captain, Randy Gunnell rbgunnell@gmail.com, before bringing any boats to the club.

LOCKERS: If you'd like a locker assigned, please follow up with Chris Grieco, grec0719@optonline.nt.

REMEMBER: Always hang the no trespassing sign when coming and leaving the club.

WE HAVE A NEW ICE MACHINE! But please do not put anything on top of the new ice machine. Enjoy the ice as summer heats up!

RECYCLING REMINDER: The recycling bins at the club are only for deposit cans that will be returned for the deposit to benefit the club. All other recycling must be carried out by the members bringing it in, similar to ordinary garbage.

REMINDER: Work hours for 2026 can be entered here, the link is also on our website.

GET YOUR FREE COAST GUARD WATERPROOF WATERCRAFT DECAL: Not only are these good to have in case of a lost boat, but they help us ID boats in the house. Get your free decals here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To contribute photos and stories to the newsletter, please email: PBC-newsletter@jamesmumm.org.

Visit the Palisade Boat Club website: https:/thepalisadeboatclub.com/

June 2026 Palisade Boat Club Newsletter