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| Linda Wilson 2008 Onrust President - |
The Onrust Auxiliary Club of Stockton Yacht Club was formed by the
wives of the members early after Stockton Yacht Club was established
in 1930. In the beginning Stockton Yacht Club was a "men's club" with
regards to holding offices or voting on matters of Club business. Just
like women today, if you leave us sitting chatting, we are going to put
our heads together and tackle projects to improve things.
The "men" soon figured out that if you accept the ideas and
acknowledge good intentions, this will make for a much easier load for
everyone, at least for the "men." I've been told that it was quite an
event when the gals took over the cooking in the galley and before long
the galley was remodeled and a women's room was added to the
building. We've remodeled the women's room since then and have quite
a nice one today.
The events that Onrust hosts are fund raisers but always done with a
FUN flare. Some of the many events that Onrust hosts are live & silent
Auctions, the Luau, Elegant Evening with a piano bar and a professional
piano player, Monte Carlo Night and our Holiday Christmas Ball. Money
raised from these events are used to make donation during the holidays
and throughout the year to various local area charities. Hospice, The
Women's Center, Mary Graham Hall and Stockton Food Bank are only a
few of the organizations that we support.
In addition to outside projects, Onrust also pays for improvements to
the Club. We have replaced chairs, tables, silverware, windows,
awnings, maintain the beautiful hardwood floor, and replaced the swamp
cooler with a much needed central heat A/C unit in the galley. There
are many more and many more to come. Dues for our organization are
$20 per year and being active in the club is very rewarding.
How did we get our name, you ask??
ONRUST
Yachts had been used in both Great Britain and Holland since the 17th
Century. In the history of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, which
later became the English colony of New York, there is mention of a
yacht, or boat, built for pleasure boating, named "ONRUST" (Restless),
which is claimed to be the first decked vessel built in America.
The "ONRUST" was 44 feet in length and followed the characteristics
and proportions of the Dutch boats used in Holland. It is probable that
this craft was used for commercial purposes as well, when not in use as
a pleasure craft. It is from this vessel that ONRUST CLUB of
Stockton California, derives it name.
The Onrust organization is not limited to women, we have several male
members too. We too recognize that "many hands make light work" and
sometimes we have been known to solicit the assistance of our men to
tackle the heavy work. Everyone is welcome!
wives of the members early after Stockton Yacht Club was established
in 1930. In the beginning Stockton Yacht Club was a "men's club" with
regards to holding offices or voting on matters of Club business. Just
like women today, if you leave us sitting chatting, we are going to put
our heads together and tackle projects to improve things.
The "men" soon figured out that if you accept the ideas and
acknowledge good intentions, this will make for a much easier load for
everyone, at least for the "men." I've been told that it was quite an
event when the gals took over the cooking in the galley and before long
the galley was remodeled and a women's room was added to the
building. We've remodeled the women's room since then and have quite
a nice one today.
The events that Onrust hosts are fund raisers but always done with a
FUN flare. Some of the many events that Onrust hosts are live & silent
Auctions, the Luau, Elegant Evening with a piano bar and a professional
piano player, Monte Carlo Night and our Holiday Christmas Ball. Money
raised from these events are used to make donation during the holidays
and throughout the year to various local area charities. Hospice, The
Women's Center, Mary Graham Hall and Stockton Food Bank are only a
few of the organizations that we support.
In addition to outside projects, Onrust also pays for improvements to
the Club. We have replaced chairs, tables, silverware, windows,
awnings, maintain the beautiful hardwood floor, and replaced the swamp
cooler with a much needed central heat A/C unit in the galley. There
are many more and many more to come. Dues for our organization are
$20 per year and being active in the club is very rewarding.
How did we get our name, you ask??
ONRUST
Yachts had been used in both Great Britain and Holland since the 17th
Century. In the history of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, which
later became the English colony of New York, there is mention of a
yacht, or boat, built for pleasure boating, named "ONRUST" (Restless),
which is claimed to be the first decked vessel built in America.
The "ONRUST" was 44 feet in length and followed the characteristics
and proportions of the Dutch boats used in Holland. It is probable that
this craft was used for commercial purposes as well, when not in use as
a pleasure craft. It is from this vessel that ONRUST CLUB of
Stockton California, derives it name.
The Onrust organization is not limited to women, we have several male
members too. We too recognize that "many hands make light work" and
sometimes we have been known to solicit the assistance of our men to
tackle the heavy work. Everyone is welcome!
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