Moody Owners Association Notes

[Peter Robinson]

Hi Everyone,

 

As you can see, I have created a Google-groups email so we can send and receive information from each other.  Hopefully, I have this set up properly.  I have just a few things to pass along to the group.

 

1.       I have attached the newsletter from the Australian Chapter of the MOA for you to check out.  Chris Ayres, from Sydney,  copies me on his newsletter and I thought you might find it interesting.  I think it would be a great idea for us to have one of our own.  It wouldn’t have to be a book just a couple of pages emailed quarterly to the group.  Any takers on being editor?  I was editor of the Moody Boat Owners Association of the Americas (MBOAA) for a number of years and I must say it was always interesting.

2.       Regarding the up-coming presentation by David Moody in Hilton Head , South Carolina, I would like to try to get a loose head count on those that think they can make it.  I realize we are all very spread out but hopefully those of us on this side of the continent can make a special effort to join Mr. Moody for his presentation on the “Moody Legacy”.  I am sure he can answer a lot of questions that you may have about the company and your specific model.  The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, June 4^th.  We have two separate members (Jeff Dowling and Jenny Swearingen) scouring Hilton Head for a spot to hold the meeting.  It’s a 10 hour drive for my wife and I but we are already making plans to drive over on the Friday, stay the night, attend the presentation and then drive back to Pensacola, FL.  A long haul but it’s not an everyday occurrence.

3.       If you recall from the last email, Michael and Barbara aboard SV Astarte recently won an award at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MOA near London for their article on cruising the Colombian Coast.  Well as it happens the Executive Committee also made another award to our group.  Believe it or not they awarded me the International Award for helping to start the Americas Chapter of the MOA.  I was very surprised but just happy that we took home some more trophies for our Chapter.  We need to send in more articles for the Compass magazine to see if we can get more recognition for our side of the pond.

 

I hope everyone of you are soon able to enjoy your Moody’s.  Here in Florida it’s already in the high 80s but I understand the weather may not be conducive to sailing in the northern areas just yet.  As a matter of fact, our newest member Jenny Swearingen (Panama City, FL), who owns a Moody 33, will be heading out on a cruise in a week heading to Pensacola where I live.  We are planning to have a rendezvous of the Southeastern Branch of the Americas Chapter in mid May :>)  If anyone is in the area please let us know and we can expand the rendezvous from just two members to how ever many show up.

 

Please remember to let know if you plan to attend the presentation by David Moody on June 4^th, in Hilton Head.

 

Have a great day,

 

Peter

 

Peter Robinson, Director

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University of West Florida

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[Jon Danzig]

Peter I can't find the group on google groups I think you just created an email distribution list..p

Jon

Jon Danzig

j...@sy-sirius.com

443-994-1784 cell

954-462-37978 house

[Peter A Robinson]

Hi Jon,

 

I originally thought that the group should be just members but you're probably right that we should open it up to try to bring in more prospective moody owners as well as current owners who are not members of the MOA.  I believe I have made the proper changes to the group that will allow for this. I'll also make sure the settings are such that no one can see all the email addresses.

 

BTW - I will be in Ft. Lauderdale from June 15th through June 20th.  Jon, Jill and I have previously met up for dinner when I was in the area.  If there are any other Moody owners around that may have the time for a dinner get-together let me know and we will see what we can arrange.

 

Peter

[Wendy Bonner-Johnson]

i would love to - i live in palm beach and would be able to meet you in Ft lauderdale.  Just let me know when/where.

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From: Peter A Robinson <robinson...@gmail.com>
To: moody-owners-associat...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thu, April 28, 2011 10:20:14 AM
Subject: Re: {MOA-Americas} Moody Owners Association Notes

[Peter Robinson]

That’s great!  I will get back with you to see what time works best for you.  Jon and Jill Danzig may also be able to join us.

 

Also, just so everyone can set their own email delivery settings for our Google Group, here is the link  http://groups.google.com/group/moody-owners-association---americas-chapter

 

Peter

[Mark Zettl]

Hi Peter, sorry for my late response here.  I was actually planning a run to NC on 6-3 to bring Deb back to NY for a few weeks so…   a little more driving the next day to SC and extend my weekend a bit works for me here.  Not sure if we’ll spend the night or not depending on whether I can find a pet friendly hotel (our three little pups go everywhere with us), but count us in.  My 38 was quite an interesting story at the end and I would love to be part of this.  We will finally meet in person!

Stay well…Mark

 

From: moody-owners-associat...@googlegroups.com [mailto:moody-owners-associat...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:11 PM
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Subject: {MOA-Americas} Moody Owners Association Notes

 

Hi Everyone,