Please join us for the 30th Annual Meeting of the
Southern Cross Owners Association

Renew friendships and meet fellow Southern Cross enthusiasts on

Saturday and Sunday
February 7 - 8, 2009
(Please join us for an informal gathering of old and new
SCOA friends on Friday evening, February 6, 2009)

In Newport Rhode Island at

Best Western MainStay
157 Admiral Kalbfus Road
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
1-401-849-9880 or 1-800-780-7234
http://www.bestwestern.com

Make YOUR plans NOW by calling the number above.
We have a group rate of $68.99
per room per night for Friday & Saturday nights.
(with an additional 10% off for AAA or AARP )
Please try to make reservations before January 22, 2009.

Call the Best Western and mention the Southern Cross Owner's Association today.

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We have 3 member presentations scheduled

Brian Herr will discuss boat preparation for off shore sailing south on his SC 39, Imagine.

Ed Casazza, SC31, Sarah Maria, will present an account of his trip up the ICW in Spring 2008.

Mike DeSisto, SC31 Aileron, will present sailing issues from the perspective of a harbormaster and give details about sailing in Maine.

We will have a presentation by naval architect Chris Melo, who has lived aboard for 20 years and has made many ecological improvements in his vessel.

A Coast Guard presentation on safely at sea and a talk about a major deck repair will round out our program.

There will be time for questions, comments and discussions during the entire program.

We will complete the program with our annual business meeting.

The meeting will be followed by a cocktail hour, the SCOA Dinner and Commodores Award presentation. We hope to see you there.

If you plan on attending, please let me know and I will provide you with more information on meal options, etc.

We look forward to seeing you.

Carol Bliven
SCOA Secretary/Treasurer
49 Plains Field Drive
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
carolbliven@comcast.net

SCOA meeting registration will be $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 per person at the door. The registration fee includes snacks. Send registration fees to Carol Bliven carolbliven@comcast.net.

The cost of the Saturday evening meal will be approximately $30.00 per person, which includes tax and gratuity.

Sample Agenda

To see old 2004 Annual Meeting's Agenda
(Click Here)

Friday, February

Hospitality Suite Rendezvous (1930 hours). Bring your own favorite snack and beverage.

 

Saturday, February