The Belltower
Walton Yacht Club was privileged to accept a marvelous new piece of art at the November board
F to ort
meeting. Second generation member, Gary Pritchett presented the club with a hand-crafted cabinet
support the wonderful bell tower constructed by Past Commodore Dave Vaughan. This ship’s bell
is used to ring in the new Flag Officers at each January’s Change of Watch.
As delightful as the cabinet is, the real poignancy of the evening was contained in Gary’s heartfelt
speech. He expressed an enduring love of our Club and praised the constancy of FWYC and its mem-
bership. He spoke to a youth filled with yacht club members. He spoke of his parents involvement and
his own. He gave an ode on what yacht club membership means.
With Gary’s gift, he has furthered FWYC’s traditions by literally housing and supporting them. His
lovely cabinet will abide in the Commodore’s Room and
be enjoyed by future generations. If you would like to
share in the continuum and see the cabinet and bell in
action, please join the 2017 Flag, 2018 Flag, incoming
and outgoing Directors for the Change of Watch on
January 6th.
Change of Watch
Cocktails ~ 5:00pm
Dinner ~ 6:00pm
Ceremony ~ 7:00pm
Menu:
Spinach Mandarin & Pecan Salad w/Raspberry
Vinagrette
New York Strip (cooked medium)
Twice Baked Potato
Grilled Asparagus
Amaretto Cream
3
$35 inclusive