The PCYC was founded on Mother's Day, 1989, by a group of folks who gather each morning, more or less, at the Little General Store in Midway, four miles west of Columbia, Mo.

Attendance at these regular meetings is not mandatory, but those who do show up have full parliamentary powers to transact whatever business they deem appropriate, providing that an officer or designee is presiding. A quorum consists of those in attendance.

With the stated purpose that "the highest purpose is to have no purpose," it should be obvious that the club plans no long list of activities or programs other than to pay respect to Perche Creek as Boone County's preeminent waterway, and to get together to enjoy, cajole and cast aspersions upon mates and non-mates alike. Public figures are favorite targets, even though most local officials are club members.

The PCYC preamble describes us as a facility for sharing the intelligence of carefully selected individuals. Part of that selection process is whether or not the individual can answer positively to two questions: "Do your have $20?" and "Will you give it to us?" This one-time, eternal crew fee does entitle the mate to a Club cap, T-Shirt, bumper sticker, membership card, membership certificate suitable for framing, and other related documents -- plus the opportunity to participate, or not, in all Club functions.

A few times each year the Club comes perilously close to appearing to have a purpose. There is the annual Cow Patty Bingo Game, with proceeds going to a local charity, usually the Central Missouri Food Bank. If anyone feels like organizing it, there is an annual Flounders' Day Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays and Barbecue, usually in June. The annual Landlubbers Regatta takes place July 4 in sight of the fireworks display at Memorial Stadium. There also is an annual Super Bowl party, the date depending on the NFL.

It is against Club policy to actively recruit members, but anyone interested may request an application (go to crew page). Upon receipt and approval of the application, a new crew kit will be dispatched pretty soon. If the application is declined, the $20 will be returned. This has never happened.