Captain's Blog

To all YMKN members, I want to Congratulate the new Board members elected last night at the Annual meeting. YMKN elected and welcomes six new Board members to replace the six members retiring following an extended 4 year term. The new Board members include: 1. Tom Callahan 2. Chris Fitzpatrick 3. Tony Shams 4. Mark Baserap 5. John Morrow 6. Chris Ostrander Please feel free to reach out to them and extend all of our appreciation for their commitment to YMKN.  I also want to offer my sincere “Thanks and Appreciation” to the six retiring members that have served YMKN so admirably. Serving on the YMKN Board of Directors is a tremendous commitment of time, energy and patience. The six Board members include: 1. Stuart Simm 2. K.C. Clark 3. Mike Wyckoff 4. Steve Beaty 5. Peter Klinkenberg 6. Don Dietrich Again, please offer a “YMKN Thank You”  to these gentlemen. We all appreciate your service and sacrifice to YMKN. All 12 of these Board members should plan to attend the May 4, 2023 Board meeting at the Cove at 7:00. One of the key functions at this meeting will be to elect the 2024 Board Officers to a 1 year term. These positions include: Captain, XO, Master of Arms, Purser and Yeoman. Only the current and new Board Members are entitled to vote. If you have a calling to serve in any of these roles, please notify me and we can get your message of interest conveyed to the entire Board to secure their vote. Please copy Eric Long to forward out your message to the Board members. In closing, a loud HIP!, HIP!, Hurray for all of these gentlemen for continuing a long succession of successful events and comradery within YMKN. Also, a big shout out to Bob Hill for coordinating the Annual Meeting last night. Great event! It’s been a great year!. Al Guenthardt Captain XLII 

YMKN members were wowed with a great Super Bowl LVII game, but even more by the hospitality of Bob and Bobbi Hill. The Hills threw a fantastic party for all, and spared no detail in providing a bounty of food and drink. I would like to extend my personal thanks to the Hill family that put this together. Smiles  and cheerful exchanges were the mood of the day!  A big Hip Hip Hooray to the Hills for making this event so awesome and enjoyable for all. Al Guenthardt Captain XLII

We’ll be posting updates and notices here, so check back often. Bead Loading for Gasparilla The Cove will be open at 6:00 pm on January 25, 2923 (the Wednesday before Gasparilla) for everyone to restock their Bead Lockers on the float. Note that NO Bead Boxes can be left on the float. Everything will need to be in duffels or other carriers.

Interkrewe Updates October Week 1 Events from Oct 4th F-Troop and the Sultans of Egypt Shrine – Shrine 300 50/50 Cash Giveaway Mon Sep 5th 9:00am – Fri Nov 18th 10:00pm F-Troop and the Sultans of Egypt Shrine present the Shrine 300 50/50 Cash Giveaway. Get your $50 50/50 raffle ticket, only 300 will be sold. Prizes are based on all 300 tickets being sold and are as f … Krewe-Event Bella Notte Dinner and Sal the Voice Valentinetti Fri Oct 7th 5:30pm – 11:00pm Join the Italian Club and the Krewe of Italia as we welcome back national recording artist, Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, for Bella Notte, a cabaret style dinner show. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hou … Krewe of Pair O’ Dice 3rd Annual Bucket Pong Tournament Sat Oct 8th 2:00pm – 6:00pm Come Join the Krewe of Pair O’ Dice for our 3rd Annual Bucket Pong Tournament! The New Orpheum at 14802 N. Nebraska Ave. (The new place is great and there is plenty of parking!) It’s just $25.00 per p … Krewe-Event 7th Annual Krewe Rush Sat Oct 8th 5:00pm – 9:00pm 7th Annual Krewe Rush Event You have seen the Save The Date for for months but are you registered. No Charge for Krewes and like-minded vendors to attend. We will be back at Brandon Harley Davidson an … Krewe-Event Copacabana Casino Night Sat Oct 8th 6:00pm – 11:00pm The Italian Club and Krewe of Italia invite you to join us for a unique Copacabana Casino Night. Starting at 6:00pm the Grand Ballroom will offer small bites of delicious Italian-inspired culinary exp … IKC Quarterly Meeting Tue Oct 11th 6:00pm – 8:30pm This is the Q4 meeting and voting meeting for 2023 IKC Officers. We need all IKC Reps or their voting member to attend. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Social Hour 7:00 PM Meeting will begin. Thank you to Eygpt Shr … IKC-Quarterly-Meeting Rough Riders Golf Tournament Fri Oct 14th 36 th Annual Rough Riders Charity Golf Tournament 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, October 14, 2022 Bay Palms Golf Complex, MacDill AFB, FL The Rough Riders are hosting their annual Charity “Teddy Cup” Golf Tournam … Rough Riders – Halloween Party Sat Oct 15th 6:30pm – 11:30pm Krewe-Event Egypt Shriner’s Fall Poker Run Sun Oct 16th 10:30am – 4:00pm Join us as we venture out to four stops then ending at the Palm River Oasis. Everyone is welcome: Bikes, Trikes, Cars, Buses or Limos Cost/Donation: $10 per hand or 3 for $20 Best Hand Prize: $ to be Krewe-Event Krewe of Girls N Pearls – Tea Party Sun Oct 16th 11:00am – 1:00pm Join the Krewe of Girls ‘N Pearls for our 4th Annual Tea Party! This is THE must attend party of the season! About this event Pick your favorite hero or villain and join us on Sunday, October 16th fro … The Knights of Sant’ Yago Golf Classic Mon Oct 17th 7:30am – 3:00pm The Krewe of Sant’ Yago presents the annual Krewe of Sant’ Yago Golf Classic. Please join us October 17, 2022, at Carrollwood Country Club in honor Knight Carl Hinson. Krewe-Event TSL Witches, Warlocks, Wine & Spirits Party Fri Oct 21st 7:00pm – 10:00pm Thieves of San Lorenzo 3rd Annual Witches, Warlocks, Wine & Spirits Party Friday, October 21, 2022 from 7pm to 10pm Appetizers, Cash Bar, Music, Dancing, Wine Raffle, Costume Contest with Prizes $20 p … Westchase Freebooters Krewe Charity Golf Tournament 10/22/22 Sat Oct 22nd 12:00pm – 5:00pm Our Westchase Freebooters Krewe Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds form this tournament will be donated the the Westchase Charitable Foundation helping local families. Sant’ Yago Education Foundation Inc. 19th Annual Gala Fundraiser Sat Oct 22nd 6:00pm – 11:30pm KSY EDUCATION FOUNDATION 19TH GALA & ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER October 22nd 2022, 6:00 pm site open to guests. Valet Parking, OPEN Bars – Sit Down Dinner – Fabulous Silent and Live Auction Items – … Krewe-Event KAJ – Krewe of Ann Jeffrey Yacht StarShip 15-Year Anniversary Cruise! Sat Oct 22nd 8:00pm – 12:00am All Krewes Invited! Deadline to purchase is September 15th. Come sail away with the Krewe of Ann Jeffrey on an exclusive private Yacht StarShip evening cruise as we celebrate 15 years of giving back t … KOSFD Strangely Beautiful Masquerade Ball Sat Oct 29th 6:00pm – 10:00pm KOSFD Strangely Beautiful Masquerade Ball. Attire Creatively Formal Tickets on Sale Now $125.00 per person includes: Dinner and 4 hour Open Bar DJ and Dancing Raffle Baskets/Silent Auction ( Ticket Pr … Krewe-Event FGK- Friendsgiving Fundraiser Fri Nov 4th 7:30pm – 11:30pm CONFIDENTIAL MISSION: FGK FRIENDSGIVING Secret Agents, International Spies, and Women of Mystery your mission should you choose to accept it… Codename: Friendsgiving Background: An organization of G … Rough Riders Military Ball Sat Nov 5th KBR 7th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament Sat Nov 5th 9:00am – 1:00pm KBR is back and bigger than ever with their Feed the Homeless Miniature Golf Tournament. Raising money and awareness for our local homeless population. There will be awards for Women’s 1st, 2nd and 3r … Krewe-Event Krewe of Agustina de Aragon 25th Birthday Gala Sat Nov 12th 7:00pm – 11:00pm You Are Cordially Invited… to the Krewe of Agustina de Aragon 25th Birthday Bash. Included with your ticket is a selection of a 4 course dinner and one drink ticket. The Special Events Committee wil … Krewe-EventKrewe-Formal/Ball YNKPLP: All Krewe Pin Trading Event Sun Nov 13th 2:00pm – 5:00pm Let’s get together with all our friends and other Krewe family to pin trade! Pegleg pins will be available shortly for purchase from Stephanie S. and you can also trade past year’s pins. Great fun! Pl … F-Troop and Sultans of Egypt Shrine Casino Night Fri Nov 18th 7:00pm – 11:00pm Come out for a fun Casino Night Hard Rock Casino Style with F-Troop and the Sultans of Egypt Shrine. November 18th, 2022 starting at 7pm at Egypt Shrine Center. $50 entry fee includes $5,000 in casino … Krewe-Event KOSFD 6TH ANNUAL