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Fireworks 2019

7/11/2019

 
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Big Thank You to Fireworks Volunteers!
Once again the fireworks were set up and managed by our own CBC members. This is a major project to complete during July 3-5, which includes transferring of fireworks/casings, set up on the island, and dismantling and returning everything to the Club. While some of the fireworks were delivered set up incorrectly, our team made them all work and put on a great show. Let's thank Extreme Performance for donating the use of their barge for transport, and Karst Motorsports for moving the fireworks storage unit to and from the front dock.
And let's not forget our own CBC members who coordinated, managed, transported, set up and took down all of the fireworks: Rob Vondra, Tom Stokes, Darin Rodgers, Pat Burgen, Larry Stevens, Ken Denman, Rick Means, Deo Carmichael, Nathan Vondra, Austin Vondra, Rich Jamison, Janet Jamison, and Terry VanFelt.

Fireworks Finale
The finale is always a great part of the fireworks display. This year it rocked! While there were some additional fireworks after the finale, it did not take away from this display centerpiece.

The movie at right was filmed by new member Brenda B. and the original is posted on her FB page if you'd like to view it. Thanks to Brenda for making this video public for all to see!

Members Contribute to CBC Community

6/17/2019

 
It's not only the Board that contributes to the betterment of the Club; CBC members contribute as well. Often you can find members bussing tables in the Club on a busy night, helping someone launch a boat, picking up trash, or cleaning up their campsite. Here are a few recent examples of how some Club members have contributed to the CBC Community. Obviously, this is not an all inclusive list. Many thanks to ALL of our Club members for contributing to the Club Community.
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Thanks to the Board for placing these pet waste stations around campus. Lynn B., Jeremy B., and Braden B. did the actual installations. You will find them at both back bays, front dock, point, and both beaches. Please use them and encourage other members to use them as well.
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Thanks to Carol L. for ordering and organizing our logo outerwear. There are a variety of colors and sizes for men and women and these can be purchased at the Club (approx $40). Inquire at the bar. If demand is high, we will order additional items.
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Thanks to Chris T. for donating the new glass rock for the firepit. It was definitely overdue for a little sprucing up. This will make the firepit even more enjoyable for this summer season.
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Thanks to Dan C. for donating several chairs and tables (2 additional chairs and table not shown). These are great additions to the beach house.
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Thanks to Don and Laura C. for replacing the entry way to back bay docks. This will make it much safer for members as they walk to their boats.
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Thanks to Nancy M. and Leah S. for painting the bathrooms in the Club. This is a time consuming job and few people want to attempt it. These efforts are much appreciated!
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Thanks to CJ E., Brad C., and Mark B. for repairing the dock and moving it back to its proper place. Docks often need repaired due to the water action. It's great that we have members who have the skill set to make these repairs.
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Thanks to Jeremy, Braden, and Lynn, for putting up the wind sock this year. Many people notice this as the first thing they see when they come to the Club, indicating the Club is open for the season.
Please note this is not an all inclusive list as only projects that are observed or reported are listed here. If you know of any other members who have contributed to the Club, by doing a small project here or there, please leave a comment identifying the person(s) and what they did. Many thanks to ALL of our Club members for contributing to the Club Community.

Canyon to Curve 2019

6/1/2019

 
Facing a gray, cold morning, the Canyon to Curve participants were hoping the rain would hold off long enough for them to complete the race. And it did. Thirty-six people participated in the 11th Annual Canyon to Curve Fun Run/Walk. Participants faced the cold and walked, jogged, ran, or biked the 5 miles to the Canyon, back to the curve, and back to the Boat Club. When finished, participants took advantage of the buffet breakfast. Bloody Ben’s were bartended by Ben G. and the event was organized by Sonya G. Thanks to the CBC staff for providing food and drink services for the Fun Walk. The Canyon to Curve Fun Run/Walk is an annual event hosted by the Casper Boat Club and is open to the public. See results and pics below.
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Kentucky Derby Excitement

5/11/2019

 
Yes. The Kentucky Derby has always been known to be the "most exciting two minutes in sports," and this year's Derby certainly lived up to that reputation. A muddy track and no clear pick for the winner, made the Derby extra exciting to watch this year. After placing bets, the members who attended the Derby party on May 4, cheered their horses on to victory. At the conclusion of the race, those who bet on horse number seven, were ready to enjoy their winnings. But wait! An objection was lodged and the winner was no longer the winner! The winning horse (Maximum Security) was disqualified, making the second place horse (Country House), the winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby.
Many Club members attended dressed in their finest Derby attire, and prizes were given for best dressed and best hat...not to mention the winnings earned by placing bets. A great time was had by all as the traditional drinks, Mint Julep and infused Strawberry Lemonade, were served along with some great food. Each year, the Kentucky Derby seems to get better, and it's quickly becoming the "kick-off" event for the new season. Don't miss it next year!
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Derby party 2019 was well attended
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The race is on!
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Hats and drinks say, "Derby Time!"
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2019 Kentucky Derby

Commodore Party 2019

3/16/2019

 
The Commodore's Party was held Saturday, March 2 at The Hangar. Over 50 members attended the gathering to enjoy conversation, cocktails, and a dinner choice of chicken, ribeye, or salmon.
Thanks to the five past Commodores who attended, along with members of our current Board, who provided generously for the drawings. Board member C.J. Edwards could not attend due to an injury. We  wish him a speedy recovery. (more board info here)
Thanks also go to some local businesses who donated: Alpine Motorsports, Western Divers, Driven Powersports, White's Marine, NAPA, Extreme Performance.
All in all, great party and a great way to kick off the 2019 summer season! ​​
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Board (L to R): D. McMahan, L. Burgess, S. Gruner, L. Vondra, J. Bosco, J. Meyer, J. Greiner, M. Bower

Last Blast

9/11/2018

 
The Last Blast party (Sep 2) was organized and managed mainly by the CBC staff (thank you!). The theme was Greek Olympics and teams participated in various games throughout the day, including horseshoes, vollyball/badminton, croquet, cornhole, ladder golf, egg relay, and more. Games were set up on the lawn, swim beach, dining room, and Hobie beach. Prizes were awarded.
The games were followed up with a Greek style buffet (gyro bar, dirty rice, green beans, soup & salad, Baclava, and citrus cheesecake), and a DJ playing tunes on the patio until late in the evening. Special drinks and a satellite bar on the patio enhanced the fun, as well as the togas worn by the staff. All in all, a great day and evening to celebrate the end of the summer season. We look forward to increased participation and even more fun next year for the Last Blast!

Martini/Karaoke Night

8/20/2018

 
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A sort of drab day with rain and clouds did not keep CBC members from enjoying themselves. You'd think with Martini and Karaoke on the same night, you would get a lot of karaoke singers showing their stuff. And you would be right! About 30 people showed up to participate in karaoke right after the sampling of martinis. The martini menu had a wonderful variety of 5 different martinis. The list (click on menu to see larger size) included The Witness, Wedding Cake, Thin Mint (reported to be the favorite) and others. All of these concoctions were a delight to taste. And bonus...you got to keep the special martini glass provided with your drink! 
Karaoke followed (emceed by Tim) with many people doing solos, duets, and trios, as well as performing several times. The crowd was enthusiastic often singing out the chorus lines or simply jumping up and getting into dance mode. A great night no matter the weather. Hopefully, we will have even more participants (and fun!) next year.

Poker Run 2018...

8/14/2018

 
The Poker Run took on a bit of a different tone this year as long time club member and sponsor, Larry Rubis, retired from organizing the event giving others a chance to continue this great endeavor. This year Lynn Burgess stepped up to fill the void left by Larry, and created a Mardi Gras themed poker run, which benefited two charity organizations; Meals on Wheels and Hunting with Heroes.
Purple, green, and gold were the predominant colors as members decorated their boats and created costumes for the event based on a Mardi Gras theme. After picking up their poker cards at various stops around the lake, the final stop was the east side of Goose Island where a massive floating dock had been constructed. People stopped for burgers and hot dogs, graciously prepared by Wheels on Meals staff. As some boats left, others came in to take their place. While the parking was somewhat limited, all agreed this was a really great concept and enjoyed the idea of meeting in the middle of the lake. Judging of boats and costumes was done at the island. Winners will be posted here shortly.
After the "run," members enjoyed a great dinner on the lawn at the Club, along with games, an auction to raise money for the charities, and great DJ music after. The auction had some great items for bid, including packaged meat, vacation in Costa Rica, and water toys, to name a few. Total amount given to the charities is still being determined and will be posted here when calculations are complete.
All in all, a great time was had by all. If you didn't participate in this year's Poker Run, put it on your list for next year. Not only is it a good time, but it helps our Casper Community charity programs. Check out some pics below.

Best Summer Ever...

7/31/2018

 
Imagine a warm summer evening, sitting on a lawn with a lake view, drinking your favorite drink, and listening to some of your favorite music performed by a great live band! That's what the evening of July 21 was like for the CBC members who attended the show put on by the Grease Monkeys Band. A great summer night provided all the atmosphere needed for everyone to enjoy the sounds of the band with great conversation and dancing all evening. What started out as a "Hey, let's see if we can get a band to play on the patio one night," turned into a sort of, "Best Summer Ever," theme night (no costumes), with CBC members enjoying dancing on the lawn to the sounds of one of our favorite bands (the Grease Monkeys have played at the Beach Party event for several years). Dancing and socializing was the order of the night. One of our members, Rick M. even showed his skill as a band member when he played and sang, 'Ridin' the Storm Out' with the band. A fairly large crowd experienced the show with perhaps as many as 100 members being present during the evening. Thanks to the Grease Monkeys for providing us an evening of great entertainment, and thanks to our CBC community for making this a great event. Maybe next year will be another, 'Best Summer Ever!?'

CBC Community...

7/25/2018

 
​All of the members of Casper Boat Club make up the Casper Boat Club Community. Every person within the Community contributes to the Club in their own way. Some help organize and plan events, some help bus tables when needed, and some pick up trash on the grounds (among many other things). 
On July 9-10, when the Club was closed for some needed cleaning, a small group of members dedicated an extraordinary amount of time to help with that task. These members cleaned all the windows in the patio and Club, washed all of the burgees in the club and rehung them, painted the chairs and table used on the patio, and re-organized storage closets and shelves. Lots of hours went into this cleaning project by these members to help the staff with the “deep clean” during these two days. A big thank you to these members for their unselfish contribution of time and effort to help improve the environment at the Club. The members who contributed to this project include Rick Means, Nancy Means, and their guests; Tammie Walters, Stacy Baldwin, Evan Baldwin, and Brad Baldwin. 
There are many other CBC members who have contributed to the Club community. If you know of any of these members, please contact a Board Member or send a message to this email. We will do our best to recognize these members on the website.
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