Here are just a few of past UBET activities
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There Goes the Sun chili cook off. The all-to-short boating season came to an end with the annual chili-potluck held on 11 October. Boating stories were swapped and the people's choice was Deb Wyckoff's secret chili recipe. Don't forget to share your favorite galley and potluck recipes. Click on the "Fun Stuff" link at the left for more on this subject. 
Here Comes the Sun Potluck. A potluck was held on 7 Jun  at the marina park. This was the kick-off of the boatinb season. 

 

Blessing of the Fleet. Saturday, May 31, the boating community of Elmwood Township conducted the Annual blessing of the fleet ceremony. This centuries-old tradition originated in southern European fishing communities. A blessing from a local religious leader was meant to ensure a safe and bountiful fishing season. Following the blessing, a Pot Luck brunch was held at the Marina. For more pictures click on the picture at right. 

Unity Builds Community. One of the objectives of the United Boaters of Elmwood Township is to improve our community. This spring, members of UBET joined with other residents to participate in a clean-up of the Elmwood Marina park. Preparing this popular green space for summer is just another way UBET works to make Elmwood Township a better place to live and play. 

Click to Expand PictureFourth of July Celebration:  On Wednesday, July 4, the UBET invited friends and family to join them in celebrating the 231st birthday of our nation with a breakfast pot luck. In addition to swapping boating stories, a favorite topic of discussion was the final race of the America's Cup that occurred the previous day in Valencia Spain. Some were disappointed that the US entry did not qualify for the finals of the race, but all agreed that this was an exciting event.

Click to Expand PictureBeach Bums outing: An activity filled summer continues for UBET members. On August 10, a large group of UBET'ers traveled to Wuerfel Park to see the Traverse City Beach Bums play the Kalamazoo Kings. Wuerfel Park is a great facility, the in-between inning entertainment was great, and the refreshments were cold. O yes, the Bums got beat 5 to 2 but we still had a great time.

Click to Expand PictureRanch Rudolph Hayride: What do horses and hay have to do with boating? Well, not much except UBET boats had so much fun socializing during the summer that they did not want it to end. Eighteen UBET members experienced a very enjoyable hayride and dinner at Ranch Rudolf. Thanks to Kerry and Claire Foote for organizing this event. The participants enjoyed this so much that they agreed to try it again on New Years Eve. 

Click to Expand PictureFall General Meeting: final general membership meeting of the season took place on October 23 at the Breeze Hill Nursery. The speaker for the evening was Klaus Heinert of Gosling Czubak, who briefed the membership on the improvement plan for the Elmwood Marina.  Thirty-eight UBET members had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the township's long range plan.
Click to Expand PictureThe Spring membership meeting was held on April 14, at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City. The business session included outlining plans and objectives for the 2008 season, election of Don Gorski as president, and nominations of officers. Demonstrations and discussions on NOAA navigation charts and weather were the highlight of the evening.