Bulk Fuel Purchase Scheduled April 15-17

As the party who previously organized this is no longer with QCYC, I got the Commodore's permission to set up a bulk fuel purchase April 15-17 at Ballard Oil. We will fuel the first boat at 7 AM. The fuel dock is open until 4 PM, so we will start fueling the last boat each day at 3:30.

A couple of things have changed from the past.

First, we need to take very seriously the need to avoid getting any fuel in the water. This means that any member fueling up must be willing to use absorbent pads, overflow bottles, or other devices to prevent any possibility of overflow. Warren, (all around nice guy and owner of Ballard Oil), does not want to hear anybody say "Oh, I don't need to worry about that, I never spill!" According to Warren, the last guy that said that cost him $12,000 in clean up fees and fines. QCYC will need to have somebody on the dock from 7 AM to 4 PM each of the three days to assist members with fueling and assist members with keeping fuel out of the water.

Second, we can only show up by appointment. We can fuel one boat every half hour, but we need to give Warren the list for the following day by the close of business the night before. Please sign up early to get the spot you want. If you aren't on the list by April 15, we can still fuel you up if you reserve any open time that might remain, at least one day in advance.

Third, this year we will not have to write a blank check and wonder what amount will be filled in later. Warren will give us a price on the first day that will hold for all three days. We will need to get a good faith estimate regarding the number of gallons you expect to pump. The combined total of all members' estimates is what Warren will use to set our bulk per-gallon price. We will be able to calculate your vessel's exact total price plus the tax as soon as you finish filling your boat. Payment will have to be made by check, made out to QCYC, immediately after fueling up.

A signup sheet will circulate at the next couple of meetings and at Friday lunches. You can also email me to get on the list; gould0738@aol.com

SOME DOCK HELP WILL BE NEEDED, ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAY