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1998-
Ø The bar was completed and
opened.
Ø Commodore Clark was
selected to serve on the PICYA Board of Directors.
He is the first African-American to serve on this Board in the 102
year history
Of PICYA, so EBC began its very own Hall of Fame.
Ø Youth Activity Day,
"A Whale of a Day on the Delta" was held at the clubhouse
April 11, 1998.
1999 – Commodore Otis Brock
Ø Youth Activity Day was
held at the clubhouse April 10, 1999. This even
included
water safety briefings, fishing, water sports, boat rides,
a magic show, lunch and
gifts for all.
Ø The club entered the
"Mahogany" a beautiful 42 ft vessel owned by our
Captain Dan Gordon in the
Opening Day on the Bay Parade, April 25, 1999.
Ø Youth Activity Day was
held at Hogback Recreation Park June 16-18, 1999.
Ø The final Youth Activity
Day event for the year was held at the clubhouse
October 23, 1999.
Ø Many major repairs to the
galley, bar and the clubhouse in general were
made along with the
purchase of new items.
Ø The Annual Inaugural
Dinner Dance was held at the Holiday Inn, Emeryville,
CA, December 4, 1999.
2000 - Commodore Larry Brown
Ø The most important project facing the new year is locating a
new home for
EBC. We lost our
lease.
Ø The first cruise-out was made to Delta Marina, Rio Vista, CA,
February
19–21, 2000.
Ø Seven members of the EBC Executive Board and committees attended
the Leadership Conference at the Sequoia Yacht Club, February
26, 2000.
Ø Past Commodore Otis Brock was sworn into the International
Order of the
Blue Gavel (IOBG) at the Pittsburg Yacht Club, February 2000.
Ø EBC was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for one full
year of
perfect attendance at PICYA meetings, February 2000.
Ø EBC was proudly represented in the Opening Day on the Bay
Parade by
Captain James Mitchell, his First Mate Kathy Mitchell and crew
aboard the
beautifully decorated “Seafari”, a 32 ft
Carver. They brought home a
first
place win in their category, April 8, 2000.
Ø
The very first
wedding reception was held in the EBC clubhouse
on May 20, 2000.
Our Past Commodore Roy Adger and our past secretary
Sandi Galloway
were married on the Delta aboard the beautiful “Satin
Doll”
belonging to Commodore Adger.
Just one of the many romantic
highlights of this special day was First Mate Yvonne Bullock tossing
yellow
rose petals on the water while Captain Elbert Bullock played the
couples favorite
song “One in a Million”.
The clubhouse was elegantly
decorated with
yellow roses throughout as the theme.
The clubhouse
was packed with
members, families, guests and many friends gathering
to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adger.
Ø A two-year lease was signed with Bruno’s Island Yacht
Harbor on June 30,
2000. The lease became
effective July 15, 2000. EBC
has a new home.
A move date of July 29–30, 2000 was scheduled.
Ø The EBC Scholarship Award for the year 2000 was presented to
Tyrone
Smith at the clubhouse.
Tyrone plans to attend Clark Atlanta University
in the
fall.
Ø EBC officially moved to Bruno’s Island Yacht Harbor,
1200 W. Brannan
Island Road, Isleton, CA 95641. July 30, 2000.
Ø EBC hosted Juneteenth Day at Hogback
Recreational Park, June 2000.
Ø Youth Activity Day was held at the clubhouse. Youths from Glide Memorial
Church, San Francisco, CA enjoyed the day, always a special
day for EBC,
August 12, 2000.
Ø Past Commodore Richard Clark was nominated and elected to
serve as
the next Rear
Commodore of PICYA, October 2000.
Another accomplishment
to be added to
the EBC Hall of Fame.
Ø The final Youth Activity Day of the year was held at the
clubhouse.
Christmas dinner, gifts, hanging stockings and fun games were
enjoyed
by many young
people December 2, 2000.
Ø Four new members were welcomed into the club this year.
Ø
The Annual
Inaugural Dinner Dance was held at the Holiday Inn, Emeryville,
CA, December 9, 2000.
2001 - Commodore Bill Melson
Ø EBC applied for a permanent ABC license, February 2001.
Ø The first cruise-out for the year to Delta Marina, Rio Vista,
CA, February
17–19, 2001.
Ø Seven EBC officers and delegates attended the PICYA Management
Seminar
at San Rafael Yacht Club, February 24, 2001.
Ø EBC hosted Juneteenth Day at Hogback Recreational Park, June
15-17,
2001. Several
youths were entertained with
miscellaneous games,
meals and presented caps
as a memento of that special day.
There were two church groups and one group home represented.
Ø Two new members were welcomed into the club.
Ø The Annual Inaugural Dinner Dance was held at the California
Ballroom,
Oakland,
CA, December 1, 2001.
2002-
Ø Past Commodore of EBC Richard Clark was installed as Commodore
of Pacific Inter Club Yacht Association (PICYA) for the year
2002. This
is definitely an entry for EBC’s Hall of Fame. He is the first
African-American to receive such an honor. Richard served as
Commodore of EBC 1997 and 1998.
Ø The Annual Inaugural Dinner Dance was held at the California
Ballroom,
Oakland, CA, December 7, 2002.
2003 - Commodore Paul Boyd
Ø Past Commodore of PICYA Richard Clark along with other members
of the Board were invited to be guests on board the USCGAPSEN
October 11, 2003.
Ø EBC members attended the Fifteenth Annual Change of Watch for
District 19 of the International Order of Blue Gavel (IOBG) which
was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Walnut Creek, CA,
September 20, 2003. Past Commodore Roy Adger was installed as
Vice President Elect of IOBG, Lenora Clark installed as Vice
President
and Sandi Adger as Treasurer of IBOGA the spouses auxiliary.
Ø The Annual Inaugural Dinner Dance was held at the Oakland
Airport
Holiday Inn on Hegenberger Road, December 6, 2003.
2004-
Ø First Youth Activity Day of the year was held at the clubhouse
April 3, 2004.
Ø EBC voted to change the date of the Annual Inaugural Dinner
Dance
from December to January.
Ø EBC awarded three one thousand dollar scholarships to
deserving students.
Ø Youth Activity Day was held at the clubhouse on August 14,
2004.
Our
scholarship recipients were invited to attend this event and possibly pass
on to other youths that their hopes and dreams can be fulfilled.
Ø EBC once again won the PICYA Perfect Attendance Award.
Ø Lenora Clark was appointed by the Governor of California to
the position
of Commissioner for the California Department of Boating
and Waterways.
Another accomplishment to be added to our Hall of Fame. Ebony Boat Club
has produced a number of “firsts” to the boating
community.
2005 - Commodore Marilyn Brock
Ø Another first and a worthy accomplishment to be added to our
Hall of
Fame was the election and installation of Marilyn Brock to
Commodore
of EBC. This honor was presented to her at
the Annual Inaugural
Dinner Dance January 15, 2005.
Commodore Brock is the very first female
to ever hold this position.
Ø Past Commodore Roy Adger was appointed President of the
International
Order of the Blue Gavel. (IOBG) January 16, 2005.
Ø Staff Commodore Paul Boyd was installed into the IOBG at San
Joaquin
Yacht Club, February 13, 2005. The IOBG is an association of Past
or
Staff Commodores of Yacht Clubs throughout the world. EBC belongs to
Delta District 19.
Ø Ebony Boat Club was presented the Bay and Delta Yachtsman
Public Service
Award Trophy. This
award is presented to the members club that has
performed an outstanding community service effort. It specifically
honors the club’s efforts in 2004 working with inner city
youth. Past
Commodore Otis Brock and Commodore Elect Marilyn Brock accepted
the trophy on behalf of Ebony Boat Club.
Ø
Lenora Clark was
elected by the RBOC Board to serve as Vice President
of Recreational Boaters of California.
Ø The first Youth Activity Day Event was held at the clubhouse
– April 24, 2005.
Ø Juneteenth Day Celebration was held at the clubhouse with
approximately 25
youths attending – June 11, 2005.
Ø The “Enchantment” owned by Commodore Otis and
Marilyn Brock was
awarded second prize in the annual PICYA Opening day on the
Bay Parade.
Ø EBC hosted the International Order of Blue Gavel (IOBG)
District’s Board
and Delegate meeting.
Ø Final Youth Activity Day Event was held at the clubhouse with
19 young
adults attending from Covenant House in San Francisco. –
October 8, 2005
Ø Bianca J. Munroe was presented the EBC Scholarship Award for
the year 2005.
Ø EBC was presented 2 awards from Recreational Boaters of
California (RBOC)
: delegates achieving 5 years of Perfect attendance and RBC becoming
a Two
Star Club.
Ø Commodore Brock presented a plate and a large trophy to Past
Commodore
Richard Clark, the first African American to serve as
Commodore of PICYA
and also the Yachtsman’s Trophy of the Year Award.
Ø The Annual Inaugural Dinner Dance was held at the Hilton
Garden Inn
(formerly Holiday Inn), Emeryville, CA, January 14, 2006.
2006 –
Commodore George Spencer
Ø The first Youth Activity Day Event for the year was held at
the clubhouse
with 17 youths from the East Bay Baptist Church
attending. The ages ranged
from 6 to 17.
Ø A truly sad day for EBC was losing one of our Founders and our
Past Commodore,
Captain Roy L. Adger, Sr.
He passed away 25 February 2006. Several members
attended the service to support Sandi, his wife and the rest
of his family.
Commodore Adger was truly a great man of vision and
accomplishment, and he
will truly be missed.
Ø The “Enchantment” owned by Past Commodores Marilyn
and Otis Brock again
represented EBC at the annual Opening Day on the Bay Parade
and was awarded
second place for powerboats decorated in the theme, Mardi
gras, April 30, 2006.
Ø Juneteenth Day Celebration was held at the clubhouse June 10,
2006 with 45 youths
participating.
Ø EBC moved from Bruno’s Island Yacht Harbor, Isleton, CA
to a location at San Joaquin
Yacht Harbor, 3307 Wilbur Ave, Antioch, CA, August 2006. The club has been very busy
getting settled in and making necessary repairs. The election for 2007 officers will
be
held October 28,2006 at our new location.
Ø
The final Youth Activity Event of
the year was held 14 Oct 2006 at the clubhouse. Boat rides and fishing were the
highlights of the day.
Ø Past Commodores Marilyn and Otis Brock represented
EBC at the annual International Order of the Blue Gavel (IOBG)convention in
Long Beach, CA, 25-29 Oct 2006.
Ø
The EBC Annual Inaugural Dinner
Dance was held at the Pleasanton Hilton. Pleasanton, CA, 13 Jan 2007.
2007
Ø
Lenora Clark, president of
Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC) and also a member of EBC was
awarded the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) Silver Star at the
PICYA Change of Watch on 27 Jan 2007 for her work on behalf of boaters
throughout the state of California.
Another first to be added to EBC’s Hall of Fame list.
Ø
Commodore George Spencer was sworn
into membership of IOBG at San Joaquin Yacht Club, 18 Feb 2007. Also on this date, his First Mate
Vera Labat became a member of the IOBG Auxiliary.
Ø
Members of EBC attended the PICYA
Leadership Conference held at Aeolian Yacht Club, 3 Mar 2007.
Ø
The first Youth Activity Day Event
of the year was held at the clubhouse 10 Mar 2007 with approximately 20
children and 7 adult guests participating. Fishing, boat rides, water safety and many other activities were
enjoyed by all and of course lots of good foods and gifts.
Ø
EBC was issued their license from
the Department of Alcoholic Beverage (ABC) for Contra Costa County.
Ø
The “Enchantment” a
beautiful vessel owned by Captains Otis and Marilyn Brock represented EBC
in the annual PICYA Opening Day
on the Bay Parade. The theme
for this year was “The
Soul Train” and we won FIRST PLACE in the Power Boat Division. The super winners received the
trophy at Oyster Point Yacht Club, 7 May 2007 which will be on display in
the clubhouse for the remainder of this year. EBC will also receive a plaque which
will be kept in the clubhouse permanently.
Ø
Juneteenth Celebration was held at
the clubhouse 9 Jun 2007.
Fishing, boat rides, boat tours and safety demonstrations along with
lots of good food and gifts were the highlights.
Ø
New Vision Christian Center and St
Marks Church were represented.
EBC also made a presentation to the Coast Guard for their support.
Ø
EBC clubhouse was once again a chosen
location for the wedding and reception of its members Keisha Terrell and Marcel
Dawson. Reverend Carlton
Booker, EBC’s Secretary
performed the ceremony. This was truly a first. 30 June 2007.
Ø
The final Youth Activity Day Event
for the year was held at the clubhouse, 13 Oct 2007. As always fishing,
boat rides, good eats and gifts were on the schedule for this event. Approximately 17-20 young men
from the Grace Fellowship Men’s Ministry Group attended.
Ø
EBC held its first Fishing Derby,
Striped Bass and Sturgeon . 20
Oct 2007.
Ø
EBC celebrated its 20th
anniversary. Several former
members and guests were present to participate in this memorable
event. We have had 20
glorious years and may we have 20 more.
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The Annual Inaugural Dinner Dance will
be held at the Pleasanton Hilton, Pleasanton, CA 12 Jan 2008.
2008
- Commodore Eddie Jo Mack
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