JUNE 2015 BEACON
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Beacon North Channel Yacht Club
June 2015
June Contents
From the Editor
3 4 6 9
Commodore’s Comments Vice Commodore’s Comments Rear Commodore’s Comments
Chaplin Art Brooks Organizational Chart Schedule of Events Ancient Mariners First Mates Mention Fleet Rendezvous Mainland Well List
11 13 14 19 23 29 31 32 33 37 43 44 55 58
Weekday Manager Schedule O.D. Weekend Work Schedule
New Members
Member of the Month Membership Survey
Photos
B.O.D. Meeting Minutes Snowbirds Directory 68 General Membership Meeting – Nov 2014 69 Items For Sale 77
From the Editor…
Opening weekend has now officially kicked off the Clubs 50 th Boating Season! Thank you to all the members who helped work the first weekend. The many activities were a lot of fun, and the clear sunny day for the Flag Raising Event made for a fantastic afternoon. Look inside this issue for the up and coming events, Meat Mania, Ladies Week, Kids Day, Membership Survey, Club Calendar, and Work Schedules. See you on the Island, Brent Malik Director, Publications
Commodores Comments…
We had a fantastic kick off to the 2015 season this past weekend. It was great to finally get back to the island by boat. We had a full house with only a slip or two available all weekend. The bar area was full with good participation starting Wednesday night right through Monday. A huge shout out to P/C Bob and Patti Watson for managing the very busy opening week and for all the work they did to tie up any loose ends left from the work parties this spring. The Flats gang put together a fantastic party for all of us following the general membership meeting. They began decorating Thursday and even had us start the party early with a warm up act during good of the order. Special thanks to that group for all their preparation and hard work. Thank you also to the cast of Gilligan’s Island castaways:
Bob Carnaghi – Gilligan Kim Miedema – Ginger Ruth Durand – Mrs. Howell Al Durand – Mr. Howell Ron Currie – The Professor Shelby Romatz – Mary Ann
On Sunday we had a touching flag raising ceremony followed by lunch and then the Blessing of the Fleet with Father Steve. A well-deserved thank you to the Tiara group for preparing the lunch once again this year. The many improvements that were put in place this year were tested early and came through with flying colors. P/C Watson stated that this was the most comfortable opening week in terms of temperature in the clubhouse they have ever had. The heat pumps were put in dehumidifier mode on Sunday afternoon after the carpets were cleaned and the carpets were dry in only 4 hours.
The audio quality and volume for the meeting was excellent, and the new Point of Sale system was used nonstop. Over $12,000 in gift card sales were loaded this week and the bar sales were fantastic. The ability to load a cash value to your membership card was a feature that was very well liked by the membership.
As P/C Harley Burris stated at the meeting “fasten your seat belts” because the fun has just started. We have many exciting events coming so make sure you don’t miss out.
Commodore Brian McEvoy
Vice Commodores Comments…
Well it happened again. The club has opened on time and is in great shape. We are truly so blessed….the Lord has given us the perfect place to unwind and recharge the batteries of life. Although this does not happen on its own or by little magic elves, it took the hard work of more than 40 members each weekend, some working all 6 weekends. So much was accomplished again this year by our members volunteering and putting their unselfish sweat equity into the island, transforming the sleeping beauty into the princess that she is. It was great to see all of the eager help. We even had members in waiting on the island working, before they were even approved by the Board to be members. We do it because it is what we love; it is what lured each of us to join NCYC in the first place. Our club is strong, and has a very bright future. The general membership meeting was well attended, and it was very informative. One of the best highlights was that as noted the debt is now for the first time in a long time down to double digits. We are below the hundred grand mark and we are financially on very solid ground. You can feel the thrust that has developed between the general membership and your Board and Flag. I am proud to serve with such a caring, hard working group of members. The harbor was full. I want to thank the membership for their patience and flexibility to accommodate all of the dockage. We even had boats on the wall. But as always we will never turn a member boat away, we will always make room. The SS Minnow was a cool backdrop by the Flats gang to put on a great party weekend. The over 200 people that ate the pig all will attest that they did a great job bringing in the fun! I am sure I can speak for the membership to say a big thank you to the team for your efforts and hard work.
Mother Nature held out the rain for us to get the Flag raising ceremony completed. It always manages to bring a lump in my throat. It is such a humbling experience to watch, and brings such pride to participate in. Also a big thanks to the Pride of Michigan, their crew and officers for their participation. It is one of the traditions of the club that make us who we are…..The best club on the great lakes! Just when you think you have had a full weekend it time to do the blessing of the fleet. Father Steve came to the island as he has been doing for years and blessed our club and member fleet. I was fortunate to participate last year when Father Steve was asked to bless a pregnant woman and her unborn child in the island walk around, which he did without hesitation. The miracle of birth occurred since that date and this weekend Father Steve had the opportunity to bless the child, how cool that is!
Keep an eye on the club calendar. There are many more great plans for the upcoming weekends this year, DO NOT miss out!
See you next weekend,
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Rear Commodores Comments…
I would like to take this time to extend my personal thanks to all of the members who set aside time over the last six weeks to participate in getting the club ready for the Memorial Day Weekend opening. The numerous projects that were planned for this spring, along with the many perennial tasks associated with the club opening, demanded a huge member turnout if we were to complete every one of them before opening. The member participation at the work parties was fantastic, the best that I can recall. The board had high expectations for this spring and the membership did not let us down. Once again, Thank You. The weather we experienced over opening weekend was not the best, yet it was nice to have a warm clubhouse when the lows bottomed out in the 40’s. It was enjoyable to attend a General Membership meeting and not hear someone yell speak up, we can’t hear you. The new POS system was easy to use and the ability to load our membership cards for bar purchases was overwhelmingly accepted. When the time comes for cleaning up, the repaired floor and new sink in the kitchen will make the task much easier. The conversion of Sam’s room from a cluttered office into another updated sleeping room is another welcome change. The turnout for Memorial Day weekend was good, with only a handful of slips left open. The Castaways dinner and party was great and a thanks goes out to those who put on Saturday’s dinner and Sundays lunch. Member participation has been great so far this year. We need to keep it up thru out the remainder of the year. Please make it a point to come out and participate in the many activities being held at the club this summer. RC Pat
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Members,
Please be advised that Barbara Vanover's mother has past away. She was in a nursing facility where she past away comfortably. She was over 90 according to P.C. Don. Please see Barbs Face Book page for the arrangements. Please keep Don, Barb and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
2015 Schedule of Events
Date
Event
January-15
Commodore's Ball - ConCorde Inn 5th Annual Ski/Snowmobile Weekend Blessing of the Fleet - Mariner's Church ABYA Midland Spring Rendezvous
February 13-15
March-15
March 20-22
April 11 April 18 April 25
Elite Brigade Elite Brigade Elite Brigade Elite Brigade
May 2 May 9 May 9
First Mates Fashion Show 1st NCYC Work Party 2nd NCYC Work Party
May 16
May 22-25
Opening Weekend
May 23
First Mates Patio Party General Membership Meeting - 1:00 p.m. Fitting Out Castaways Party - Flats Gang Pride of Michigan Flag Raising Ceremony - 1:00 p.m. Complimentary Luncheon following ceremony Blessing of the NCYC Fleet - 3:00 p.m.
May 24
May 25
Memorial Day
May 29-31
ABYA Spring Dinner Dance@NCYC (Saturday)
June 5-7
OPEN OPEN
June 12-14 June 14-19 June 19-21 June 26-28 July 10-12 July 17-19 July 24-26 July 3-5
Ladie's Week
Kid's Day (Saturday) Shelby Romatz/Lauren Malik
Rendezvous - Port Huron
4th of July Weekend
Ancient Mariner's Fundraiser (Saturday)
Raft Off (Saturday) - Campbell
OPEN July 31-August 2 Rendezvous - Keanes August 2-8
Commodore's Cruise - Lake Erie
August 7-9 October 17
Karaoke (Saturday) 2nd Fall Work Party
November 14
General Membership Meeting
2015 Schedule of Events
Captain's Breakfast (Sunday) Romatz/Kemp Beatles Concert (Friday) - Romatz Float Down (Saturday) - Carnaghi/PC Dickson
August 14-16
August 21-23 August 28-30 September 4-7 September 5
Rendezvous - Mac Ray's
OPEN (Snethkamp Weekend)
Labor Day Weekend
General Membership Meeting - 1:00 p.m. - Meet the Candidates PC Beer Bust
September 6 First Mates Dinner - Celebrating 50 Years September 11-13 Smoke on the Water (Saturday) - Latowski/Hart
September 18-20 Golf Outing (Saturday) - Criner September 25-27 Pot Luck (Saturday) - Pagel/Swan October 2-4 "Haunted Haul Out" Weekend October 3
General Membership Meeting - 1:00 p.m. - Election Results Haunted Haul Out Dinner - Leitch
October 4 October 10
First Mates Haul Out Breakfast
1st Fall Work Party
June 2015 Calendar Note that the weekend of the 6 th and 13 th is open for relaxation. Get those runabouts out and do some exploring of the flats, bar hopping, fishing, etc. Have fun! Kids Day: Find the details on the flyer. Bring your kids and grand kids to this very fun day. Be sure to send in those donations if you can. Port Huron Rendezvous is almost full! Looking forward to a great adventure. Be especially nice to our visitors that weekend. The Windsor Yacht club was here last year during the Fragmites burn. Hope this year is cleaner!
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There were 10 people in Attendance at the May Business Meeting. We had 59 people at the Clinton River Cruise on May 14, 2015. The next luncheon will be Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Club. Archie Archibald Ancient Mariners President Fair Winds, Calm Seas.
PLEASE JOIN US Saturday, July 12, 2015 Spaghetti Dinner Spaghetti w/Meat Balls, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert Adults $8 under 12 $4 stay for MEAT MANIA All the prizes are MEAT You could walk away with a Whole Meal NO ENTRY FEE We will be selling the game pieces for $2.00 Each
Thank You to Kush Paint for the donation of Paint Sticks COME JOIN THE FUN !!!!
Don’t be late for a Very Important Date! (June 20, 2015) Get ready for some GOOFIN around! Where the clubhouse becomes the Mouse House! NCYC KIDS DAY 2015 DISNEY ISLAND Agenda for the Day 11:00a.m – Trick or Treat – Show off your Disney Character 12:00p.m. – Lunch - Pizza, Chips & Pop 1:00p.m. – Disney Island Begins!! 5:30p.m. - Dinner – Hamburgers, Hotdogs, French Fries, Mac N Cheese 7:00p.m – Puttin on the Hits! 8:00p.m. - Raffle Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:00a.m. – Mickey Mouse Pancakes, sausage, juice
Sign up Board will be in the Clubhouse ** Need- Age & Shirt Size** Volunteers needed for Games, Lunch Dinner & Raffle Cost for the Day- Adults $15 and Kids $10 Accepting Donations for Raffle or send cash donation and I will be happy to do the shopping!! Send to: NCYC Kids Day, C/O Shelby Romatz- 28312 Emerald Ct, Chesterfield Twp, 48047 Cell- 586-265-7797 Shelby Please e- mail me with your reservation for the day disneyisland15@yahoo.com
FirstMatesMention WelcomeSummer!! It is great to be back onour island. Welcome all members and a bigwelcome to all newmembers. “2015 Fashion Splash” was a huge success, BIGTHANKYOU to ErinMcGregor for putting this year’s show together. If you have never put together an event of this size you have no idea howmuchwork goes into making it a success. BayViewYacht Club is a beautiful venue and it was filled to capacity. Thank youAnn Malik for expertly guiding ourmodels through the day. Thank youDebbie Lockhart for a great jobon themic, youwere the perfectMC. Thank you BrianMalik for providing themusic for the day. Thank you Keith McGregor, Dave Lockhart and BobCarnaghi for helping set-up, selling raffle and 50/50 tickets. Thank you to all ourmodels, everyone looked fabulous. Thank you to all the vendors, who took time out of their busy schedules to come to our showandmake it a success. Thank you to everyonewhoworked quietly in the back ground; we could not have done it without all of you. Thank you to everyonewhomade a donation, the prizeswere awesome. And of course thank you to all who attended, becausewithout you there is no show. Thank you everyone for sharing your time, treasures and talents. Thank you to all who attended this year’s annual “Welcome Reception” and thank you all who brought a dish to pass. As always the foodwas delicious. Another BIGTHANKYOU to YvonneMurraywho has generously donated the printing of our FirstMates rooster again this year. If you haven’t received your roster, you can pick one up in the Boatique. If you haven’t seen the FirstMates remodel of Sam’s room, take aminute to check it out. MaryMarini our design specialist did a fabulous job redesigning that space into a cozy roomyou are going to enjoy spending the night in. LadiesWeek is June 14 th . Plan to spend some time that weekwithRenee; she has a lot of fun activities planned. FirstMatesmembership is always available to anyone interested in joining a great group of women!! Dues are only $20. Contact Cathy Jarvis at cathy_jarvis53@yahoo.com . Please encourage anyonewho is not currently a FirstMate to join!!! ANDof course, please continue to shop our Boatique. Jill has out done herself stocking the Boatiquewith great NCYC items. Happy Fathers Day to all ourNCYCDad’s. Respectfully, Cathy Criner
As the saying goes…”It takes a village to raise a child.”-- and the 2015 Fashion Splash was our baby!
The First Mates annual spring fashion show is our most important fund raiser. We raise funds for enhancements and the beautification of our island. Planning an event such as this, takes lots of commitment, thought and time. I would like to take this opportunity to show appreciation and give heartfelt thanks to our own “Sweet E”- Erin McGregor for her creativity, imagination and the mega hours that she put into making this show so successful! It was a wonderful day and everyone had a super fun time! I would also like to express gratitude to Cathy Criner for taking reservations and table arrangements. Anne Malik for recruiting and organizing the models. Debbie Lockhart my “go to” Master of Ceremonies (she makes it look so easy!). Kim Miedema our photographer who always makes us look good and happy! Jill Romatz for shlepping the Boatique across town! Our sound and music engineer- Brian Malik. Rae Ann Whyard for her blessing, Keith McGregor, Dave Lockhart, and Bob Carnaghi who gave up working at the club that day to sell raffle tickets! I would also like to acknowledge and thank our beautiful models for the time and effort they put forth. And putting “fashion” into the fashion show! Sandy Angers Whitney Angers Lori Aubey Nancy Carrol Dianne Corcoran Maria Hopson Grace Lancaster Lauren Malik Pam Marin Renee McEvoy Kim Miedema Barb Palumbo Rebecca Pawelczyk Shelby Romatz Wendy Sera Marj Sevald Barbie Taylor RaeAnn Whyard Amy Woltowski
I would especially like to thank all of you that generously made donations, attended, brought your moms, daughters, sisters and special friends that made our show so extra special and successful! You have proven once again that you are truly wonderful On behalf of The First Mates of North Channel Yacht Club –
Thank You! All My Best, Mary Marini
Ladies Week 2015 June 14 - 19 Island Gir ls
Sunday 6:00 p.m. - Friday 12:00 Noon Members and Guests Welcome! (Ladies of course!)
Cost - $8.00 per day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily (Except Monday Demo/Dinner)
SUNDAY - Sundaes, Hummers and Games in the Clubhouse MONDAY - Make Raspberry Jam and Cooking Demo/Dinner by the Schoolhouse Grille TUESDAY - CRAFT DAY WEDNESDAY - FLOAT DOWN THURSDAY - SPA DAY Massage - Mani/Pedi - Hand Scrub
Participate in as much or as little as you choose. This is YOUR week to enjoy!
See complete schedule and menus on the board in the clubhouse or watch your email for fan-outs
Sign up in the clubhouse or email reneemac4@gmail.com Anyone needing a room - contact Debbie Siwek
Looking forward to a fun week! Renee McEvoy
2015 Labor Day Weekend
We are continuing the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join the First Mates as we host Labor Day Weekend.
Saturday Sept 5th, 8:00pm - Trivia Night
Be the “2015 NCYC Trivia Champs” Start making your team. We will have several rounds which will cover; music, sports, art, science and of course NCYC history and boating on the Great Lakes. Complementary chili dogs will be served to players. Maximum of 6 per team. Sunday Sept 6th, 6:00 pm - Dinner
Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner, served with sides and desert
Sunday 8:30 pm - Music by JoTown
Send your reservation by August 29th to Marie Pepin at hr@liquiforce.com Trivia Night - $5 (Maximum of 6 per Team) Dinner - $ 18.00 / Adult $10 / Kids 12 & Under !
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June Rendezvous Dates: June 26, 27, 28th- June 2015 Port Huron- River Street Marina- Pub Crawl & Poker Run 30 Wells Reserved - More Details to Follow July Rendezvous Dates: 31, August 1, 2 - July/August 2015 Kean's Marina- Casino 30 Wells Reserved - More Details to Follow August Rendezvous Dates: 21, 22, 23rd - August 2015
MacRay Harbor- Concert Under the Stars 30 Wells reserved - More Details to Follow
If you plan on attending MacRay please contact member services at MacRay Harbor. 586-468-1900 Ex- 434 or 443. They are holding 30 wells for us until May 30th. Please contact P/C Rick or Jill Romatz at rromatz69@comcast.net to let us know if you plan on attending any of these Rendezvous... just so we can start to get a list together.
Looking forward to a FUN FILLED YEAR! Here We Go Again 2015 Fleet Captain's P/C Rick & Jill
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NCYC MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST - 2015 Position Member Name 1 GREG CRINER 2 JOE COX 3 TONY SERRA 4 DAVE GRONBACH 5 DONNA GLICK 6 CHUCK STROH 7 DEBBIE SIWEK 8 RUSS ADAMS 9 TOM ALTOBELLI 10 TOM FORD 11 TOM MCHUGH 12 DENNIS BIEL 13 JOHN ANDERSON
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2015 • ISLAND WEEK MANAGERS
MAY 17 – 22 P/C Bob & Patti Watson MAY 25 – 29 V/C Chuck & Sandi Stroh MAY 31 – June 5 P/C Don & Barb Vanover JUNE 7 – 12 P/C Harley & Linda Burris JUNE 14 – 19 Ladies Week JUNE 21 – 26 Glen & Pat Wagner JUNE 28 – JULY 3 Bob & Brian Fringer JULY 5 – 10 P/C Scott & Kathy Bell JULY 12 – 17 Ian Blackburn & Marie Pepin JULY 19 – 24 Dave & Cindy McKnight JULY 26 – 31 Glenn & Sheila Nixon
Randy & Linda Pagel
Bill & Terri Calihan
Tim & Lori Idzikowski
Dale & Coleen Hall P/C John & Beverly Anderson P/C John & Beverly Anderson
AUGUST 2 – 7 P/C Ken & Kay Smith
AUGUST 9 – 14 P/C Ken & Kay Smith
AUGUST 16 – 21 Skip and Kim Schaefer AUGUST 23 – 28 P/C Ardo & Charlene Apigian P/C Cass & Vicky Klapec AUGUST 30 – SEP 4 OPEN SEPTEMBER 6 – 11 P/C Harley & Linda Burris Chris & Julie Stryzewski SEPTEMBER 13 – 18 Darryl & Josette Campbell Russ & Pat Adams SEPTEMBER 20 – 25 Ed & Diane Romatz Ron & Jeanine Kemp SEPTEMBER 27 – OCT 2 P/C Tom & Judy McHugh R/C Pat & Nancy Carroll
O.D. Weekend & Member Work Schedule
Week
1
2
3
4
5
FITTING OUT
ABYA
KID’S DAY
Date
5/22
5/29
6/5
6/12
6/19
O.D.
Reiss
P/C Anderson P/C Atnip
R/C Carroll
Corcoran
1
P/C Angers
R. Fringer
P/C Dickson B. Carroll
P/C Jarvis
2
W. Angers (jr)
B. Fringer
P/C Watson K. Verkest
P. Frame
3
B. Swatosh A. Brooks
M. Riehl
D. Aiken
R. Goodman
4
D. Biel
G. Nixon
M. Rathbone S. Scarpaci
A. Durand
5
D. LeVeque K. Lipowski
B. Szkodzinski G. Freese
P. Rener
6
B. Rose
K. Hay
G. Kohout
G. Wojtalik
D. Coburn
7
D. Shepperson K. McKeown N. Watson (jr)
D. Ruma
J. Sweier
R. Pawelczyk (jr) B. Carnaghi
8
D. DuVernay T. O’Brian
C. Watson (jr)
9
T. Ellul
M. Pilarowski
T. Ldzikowski
M. Schefke
D. Lockhart
10
C. Herr
M. Napior
L. Garofalo
Joe DeQuick R. Currie
11
M. Linden
D. Koster
A. Garofalo (jr) R. LaRaia
D. Carnaghi
12
B. Buwalda
J. Garofalo (jr)
A. Herzig
13
P/C McIntyre
L. Angers S. Greenfelder Pd Bar: A. McEvoy, H. Clinard
14
15
O.D. Weekend & Member Work Schedule
Week
6
7
8
9
10
NCYC RENDEZVOUS JULY 4TH ANCIENT
MARINERS RAFT OFF
Date
6/26
7/3
7/10
7/17
7/24
O.D.
P/C McHugh Blackburn
Penzien
Brent Malik
T. Martin
Lauren Malik (jr) J. Krist
1
A. McHugh B. Edens
D. Pienta
2
Alli McHugh P. Forhan
C. Cook
L. Leitch
P/C Cox
3
V. Verkest (jr)
D. French
Alexa Cook (jr) S. Criner (jr)
J. Bowen
4
D. Glick
J. Greening Anna Cook (jr) G. Jialanella R. Carnaghi (jr)
5
T. Hart
P/C Vanover
G. Shalagan J. Gronbach R. Kahl
6
P. Poirier
Z. Blackburn (jr) J. Mantyk
J. Saur/Briggs R. Kurlinski
7
P. Kelton
L. Leitch
P. Maniaci
D. Alcazar
R. Limbach
8
R. Rzeszut
G. Murry
D. Pomeroy
L. Piecuch
N. Verkest
9
A. Pelletier (jr) J. Parent
A. Sterling
S. Saph
T. Grennan
10
D. Pelletier
A. Santavy
J. Rose
G. Snowden S. Popke
11
D. Clevinger
T. Ellul
M. Morisette D. White
J. Lewandoski
12
T. Ford
13
R. Oliver
14
M. Oliver
15
O.D. Weekend & Member Work Schedule
Week
11
12
13
14
15
RENDEZVOUS KAROAKE
RENDEZVOUS
Date
7/31
8/7
8/14
8/21
8/28
O.D.
P/C Vestal
V/C Stroh
Campbell
Michel
Snethkamp
1
D. Siwek
B. Breuhan
R. Richards
P/C Hendricks E. Lancaster
2
B. Marin
M. Schoen
B. Skibinski
N. Michel (jr)
H. Trerice
3
C. Strzyewski
T. Altobelli
T. Steinmacher D. Michel (jr)
J. Gierlach
4
P/C Barnard M. Busch
T. Schimke
H. Aljida
A. Whitman
5
P/C Whyard M. Schodowski T. Martin
D. Gower
V. Day
6
F. Zrepskey
G. Wagner
S. Schafer
T. Loy
D. Hines
7
D. Petrosky
G. Murray
J. Kotcher
P/C Klapac
T. Szott
8
P/C Sevald
M. Gardner (jr) T. Marini
T. Dunigan
J. Schebil
9
M. Pusateri
B. Pienta
B. Kahl
B. Cross
J. Krause
B. Roath
10
D. Vosler
S. Oliver (jr)
L. Gierlowski
J. Rener (jr)
11
G. Smyth
J. Lewandowski P/C Apigian S. Tampa
12
S. Stay
13
14
15
O.D. Weekend & Member Work Schedule
Week
16
17
18
19
20
LABOR DAY SMOKE OUT GOLF OUTING POT-LUCK HAUL OUT
Date
9/4
9/11
9/18
9/25
10/2
O.D.
Miedema
Latowski
P/C Romatz
Pagel
Brian Malik
1
D. McKnight
R. Raymond A. Archibald R. Kemp
L. Malik
2
L. Leitch
J. Sweier
P/C Bell
P/C Huntley J. Mile
3
G. Murray
J. Butler
R. Brown
D. Gronbach R. Adams
4
J. Parent
R. Laria
B. Calihan
J. Wyss
D. Bruce
J. Wunderlich S. Marten
5
G. Brigman H. Taylor
B. Kenzie
6
C. D’Andrea T. Serra
S. Romantz (jr) P/C Bauer
K. McGregor
7
T. Dean
D. Klicki
R. Mann
E. Romatz
J. Edgerly
8
J. Hogan
D. Hall
T. Powers
M. Winkler
G. Smith
9
A. Heller
D’Haillecourt
E. Romatz
B. Swan
A. McEvoy (jr)
10
A. Vernocke A. Verkest (jr)
K. Baker
P/C Bell
G. Criner
11
M. Wonderly S. Popkie
C. Strzyzewski P/C Burris
C. McEvoy (jr)
D. Trendall
12
G. Gostonski
R. Kolodchin J. DeQuick
13
Pd. S. Criner (jr) Pd. Bartender
Pd. Bartender
Pd. L. Vercest (jr) Pd. B. Carnaghi (jr)
14
Pd. Bartender
Pd. Bartender
15
Pd. Bartender
Pd. Bartender
Welcome New Members
Dennis & Ellen Alcazar
Tom & Christy Duningan
Gerald & Linda Gostomski
Ron & JeriLynn Draper
Timothy Grennan
Roman Kolodchin
Dennis & Gale Koster
Ron LaRaia
Michael & Nancy Napior
Ashley Pelletier
Steven & Julie Popkie
Chris & Cindy Morrisette
Welcome New members
(Photos from work party)
Brian & Lisa Roath
Steve Tampa Michelle Fetterhoff- Merian
Nikki Verkest
New Junior Members
Rebekah Pawelczyk
Joel Garofalo
McKenzie Calihan
Caitlin Calihan
NCYC Cigar Smokers and Cigar Friends Mark your calendar for the 1 ST Annual NCYC Big Smoke! This is a word-of-mouth event to be held Saturday, 6 June, on the NCYC Patio from 1-5 PM.
Cigars will NOT be for sale … Those of us that are Cigar Smokers already have our favorites. Please bring what you plan to smoke and an extra to trade or share in the event some of our Cigar Friends care to give it a try.
To add to the ambiance … E-mail your 5 favorite cigar smoking songs to druma07@comcast.net . A playlist will be compiled and we’ll have great music while we smoke.
And now for the finishing touch …
For only $10 you will get 2 pours of the following in any combination* 1 ½ Oz Pour of BALVINIE Caribbean Cask – 14 Year Scotch 1 ½ Oz Pour of MACALLAN Fine Oak – 15 Year Scotch 3 Oz Pour of DiSARONNO Amaretto with an Orange Slice *While the supply lasts … Served Neat, On-the-Rocks or with an Ice Sphere
THE BALVENIE Caribbean Cask AGED 14 YEARS Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. To create the ideal finish, Malt Master David Stewart filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. When he judged the casks to be ready, the rum was replaced with the 14 year old spirit and the wood was put to work adding the final touches. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes
TASTE
Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time
FINISH
Soft and lingering
THE MACALLAN Fine Oak AGED 15 YEARS
The perfect balance of sherry and bourbon seasoned oak casks. A lighter style Macallan with flavours of citrus, vanilla and coconut. The addition of American Oak Bourbon seasoned barrels imparts aromas and flavours slightly drier and more oaky than the American Oak Sherry casks with more pronounced flavours of coconut, but still with the lighter colour and sweetness associated with American Oak.
The breadth, depth and sophistication of the Macallan Fine Oak is simply jaw-droppingly good.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR Rich straw NOSE Sublime and full with a hint of rose and cinnamon TASTE Intense rich chocolate with a hint of orange and raisin FINISH Lingering with a hint of chocolate, orange and dried fruits VANILLA INTENSE RAISIN ROSE CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS FLORAL SUBLIME CINNAMON DRIED FRUITS ORANGE ZEST
DISARONNO O R I G I N A L E The warm, sophisticated taste of DISARONNO has a lineage dating back to one of the most romantic and creative periods in Italian history - the Renaissance. In 1525, the artist Bernardino Luini, a brilliant pupil of Leonardo da Vinci - was commissioned to paint a fresco of the Madonna of the Miracles in Saronno (Madonna dei Miracoli in Saronno, where the Fresco is still displayed today). To portray the Madonna, he chose as his muse a beautiful local innkeeper. As a mark of her gratitude she prepared for the artist a special gift of a flask full of an amber liqueur. That is how the legend of DISARONNO arose: from a simple gesture of kindness and the unique handmade combination of secret ingredients. Rich warm amber, autumnal gold, deep gold, topaz NOSE Sweet with a strong dominating almond aroma with hints of honey, bakewell tart and marzipan TASTE Soft on the palate with a short, sweet flavour of almond, honey, bakewell tart and marzipan FINISH Thick and fiery with good length, peppery alcohol with a luxurious mouth feel … harmonious TASTING NOTES COLOUR
Member of the Month
Bob Marin was recognized for all of his help with installing the generator. Scott Greenfelder was also recognized for his fixing the leak under the clubhouse.
Thank you both for all your hard work!
4/22/2015
NCYC membership Survey Google Forms
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92 responses View all responses Publish analytics Summary
How did you originally become aware of the NCYC?
3
Cruised by NCYC and looked into membership
3.3%
48 52.2%
Visited NCYC with friends or family Saw newspaper ad or news story
0
0%
31 33.7%
Talked to NCYC member Ran across NCYC website
0 8
0%
Other
8.7%
What were the key reasons to join ANY boat club?
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69
Local Destination to visit on weekends
75%
19 20.7% 63 68.5%
Organized Social events
Informal socializing with other boaters Learning about cruising to various ports of call
4 2
4.3% 2.2%
Prestige
17 18.5%
Place for kids to gather
9
Dining
9.8%
28 30.4% 26 28.3% 14 15.2%
Bar
Club views and ambience Rendezvous Experiences
Why did you ORIGINALLY choose NCYC?
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19 20.7% 39 42.4%
Family Friendly Great location
Had friends or relatives at NCYC 62% Club house with food services and bar 30 32.6% Wellplanned, organized social events 10 10.9% Kids Activities 6 6.5% Reasonable cost 28 30.4% Fun club members 14 15.2% Short cruise from my permanent slip 24 26.1% Great parklike Island and views. 26 28.3% Prestige 1 1.1% Other 4 4.3% 57
Which of the following could the NCYC improve to BETTER MEET your original expectations?
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22 23.9% 36 39.1%
Family atmosphere
Clubhouse with food service and bar
8 4
Organized Social Events
8.7% 4.3%
Kids Activities Island ambience
19 20.7%
4 5
Prestige
4.3% 5.4%
Price
28 30.4% 24 26.1%
No Improvements needed. My expectations have been met.
Other
How well does NCYC deliver on the KEY reasons you chose the Club?
Extremely well 18 19.6% Pretty Well 51 55.4% 50/50 17 18.5% Not very well 5 5.4% Not well at all 0 0%
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0
Not sure
0%
How many times did you visit NCYC in the summer of 2014?
1 5
Only on our work weekend
1.1% 5.4%
Less than 3 times
53 57.6% 32 34.8%
4 10 times
More than 11 visits Visited by car only Did not visit at all
1 0
1.1%
0%
What have been your favorite NCYC Events over the years?
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18 19.6%
The Ball Bowling
3
3.3% 25% 12% 6.5%
23 11
Opening weekend including Memorial Activities
Karaoke
6
Ladies week Rendevzous Rib cookoff
13 14.1% 29 31.5% 10 10.9% 19 20.7%
Labor Day festivities
Haul out party Casino night
9 6
9.8% 6.5%
Kids Day
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20 21.7%
Bands/Entertainers Summer Rendezvous Winter Rendezvous Pot Luck weekend
12
13% 2.2%
2 3
3.3% Informal socializing on docks, picnic tables or in the clubhouse 62 67.4% Going dinghying to local bars and restaurants 27 29.3% Fashion Show 2 2.2% Horse Races 10 10.9% Other 3 3.3%
What do you think should be done to attract recruit new members?
22 23.9%
Reward members to sponsor new recruits
46
Offer one night of free dockage to perspective new members
50%
40 43.5%
Sponsor a one day "open house"
9
Reduce the initiation fee
9.8%
16 17.4%
Encourage members to actively direct prospects to NCYC Web site
Ask members to place NCYC pamphlets in the area retail stores/restaurants they patronize 3 3.3% Hang NCYC web site banner from Island sea wall 17 18.5% Don't know 4 4.3% Other 23 25%
What do you believe is the primary reason members resign from the NCYC?
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Financial Reasons
8.7%
18 19.6%
Aging issues (including health)
8
Lose interest in boating
8.7% 13% 12% 25% 13%
Join another club for amenities (swimming pool, etc) 12
11 23 12
Feel unwelcome
Disagree with vision/direction of Club
Other
How old is the head of household in your boating family?
0 1 7
Under 25
0%
25 34 35 45 46 55 56 64
1.1% 7.6%
15 16.3% 43 46.7% 19 20.7%
6574
4
75 & above
4.3%
How many people typically stay on your boat when you visit the Club?
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One Two
5.4%
60 65.2% Three or more 17 18.5% Varies widely 5 5.4%
If three or more how many are kids under 18?
7 7.6%
one two
5 5.4% more than two 2 2.2%
Please describe your HOME PORT?
27 29.3%
My private home
3
A private rental slip (not a full service marina)
3.3%
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49 53.3%
Full service marina
8 2
Private club that allows long term docking
8.7% 2.2%
Other
How would you describe the social scene at your HOME port?
14 15.2%
There is no social scene. It is just a dock
8
Other boaters are nearby but there is no social scene There is some socializing but it's spontaneous, not organized
8.7%
19 20.7% 18 19.6% 21 22.8%
There are some organized social activities
There is an active, robust social scene with an abundance of activities
7
Other
7.6%
How long does it typically take you to get to the NCYC once you leave your HOME port?
33 35.9% 39 42.4% 13 14.1%
Less then 30 minutes
30 45 minutes
45 minutes to 1 hour One to two hours More than two hours
3 1
3.3% 1.1%
How long have you been a member of NCYC?
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Less than 2 years Two to five years Six to ten years Over ten years.
7.6%
18 19.6% 19 20.7% 45 48.9%
What is your gender?
73 79.3%
Male
Female 11
12%
Number of daily responses
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NCYC Memorial Day Castaway Fitting Out Weekend
Thanks to Ashley Pelletier and Zach Blackburn for photography help
2015 Project are done! So many projects were beautifully done by our wonderful member volunteers. So fun to go up and see the fruits of our labor! New POS! Air and Heat! New speaker system!
North Channel Yacht Club Board Meeting Minutes April 23, 2015
Call to Order Commodore, Brian McEvoy Commodore Brian McEvoy called the meeting to order on April 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held at Rosie O'Grady's. Roll Call Secretary, Randy Pagel
Present
Absent
Flag Officers
x x x
Commodore
Brian McEvoy Chuck Stroh
Vice Commodore Rear Commodore
Pat Carroll
Directors
x
Transportation
Darryl Campbell
Excused
Harbor & Grounds
Don Reiss
x x x x x x
Activities Treasurer
Kim Miedema Frank Corcoran Brent Malik Randy Pagel Brian Malik Ian Blackburn PC Hugh Vestal
Excused
Publications
Secretary
Membership
Supplies
Club House
Excused
Immediate Past Commodore
PC John Anderson
Appointed Positions Fleet Captain
x
PC Rick Romatz
Excused
Board Recorder
Sue Reiss
Board Minutes April 23, 2015
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Pledge of Allegiance: All.
Approval of Agenda: MOTION: Moved by V/C Chuck Stroh to approve. Second, P/C Vestal. Motion Carried. Approval of Meeting Minutes : MOTION: Moved by Darryl Campbell to approve. Second, P/C Vestal. Motion Carried.
Commodore’s Comments: Commodore, Brian McEvoy I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone here at the Board table for all of your time and dedication so far this season. All of you have put in countless hours and it is evident how much you care about the operation of this Club and the importance of representing the membership’s best interest. Thank you! Vice Commodore, Chuck Stroh Being on the Board requires that at the end of each year that we do the hard task of assessing our fellow members that choose not to perform their work or pay duties for that year. This is always a sad task, as it shows that we have members that do not feel compelled to give back to the Club that provides such great fun and pleasure to the members. But then I attend the Elite Brigade weekends and I am renewed. I see just how truly blessed we are as a Club. I see the shadows of our founding families hard at work. Just as our founding families were, these member’s DNA show them to be caring, generous, unselfish, hard working, sweat equity, members that with no expectations, come out in droves to give back so that others can get the same enjoyment that they do at the Club, not only for this season but for years to come. To those members I say thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Vice-Commodore’s Comments:
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Rear-Commodore’s Comments: Rear Commodore, Pat Carroll Two Elite Brigades down and two more to go. Then we have two regular work parties and the Club is open. Four more weeks and we start another year at NCYC. As Board members, we need to make sure that we contact our member friends and convince them to participate in the work parties. We still have an awful lot to get accomplished in the next four weekends. On Saturday morning when we get to the island, look at the list of what needs to be done, grab some members and attack as many tasks as you can. Let’s make sure that everyone that comes to the island is put to work, we have something for everyone to do no matter what their limitations might be. We can make the island be the showplace that she really is if we as Board members manage and make use of the manpower that attends our work parties. Financial Review Frank presented an update on the financial results through March. Revenues for the month of March were $14,219, YTD stand at $131,538. Expenses for March were $4,654, YTD stand at $33,777. Net income for the month of March and YTD were $9,565 and $97,760, respectively. Cash balance stands at $164,730 at the end of March, and the First Merit loan balance was $107,006 as of March 31. Comcast Agreement Frank updated the Board that he and the Commodore finalized discussions and negotiations with Comcast for a new three year agreement to provide Internet, TV, and phone service to the Island. Included in the new Comcast agreement is a substantially increased internet capability and speed that should alleviate past performance issues that have frustrated members. Based upon the overlap of other nearby systems, and to avoid degradation of the system and ensure privacy of our network for NCYC members only, the WIFI system will be password protected. Further information will be provided to members on the password. During the installation scheduled for April 27, the technicians will decide what equipment relocations or additional equipment needs to be installed to optimize the system capability. With the Comcast agreement, services previously provided by Dish Network and AT&T have been discontinued. The Comcast agreement provides the Club with an Off-Season pricing structure to minimize costs when the Club is closed. Frank and the Commodore also recognized Keith McGregor for his helpful technical input and preliminary work on the project with Comcast. Financial Report Treasurer, Frank Corcoran
Board Minutes April 23, 2015
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Point of Sale (POS) System "Gift Cards" Frank advised the Board that, with the implementation of the new POS system, members will have the option to "load" an amount of purchased credit onto their membership card for usage at the Bar, essentially much like a Gift card. To account for this new feature, future NCYC balance sheets will have an account titled "Gift Cards Outstanding" which will represent the aggregate amount of unused credit on Gift Cards. The Board discussed various operational aspects of the Gift Cards and the Commodore requested that the topic be added to the May Board meeting agenda to finalize certain policy aspects as to their usage. The following Motions were made: Motion: Moved by Randy Pagel to approve the financial report. Second, Ian Blackburn. Motion Carried Motion: Moved by P/C Vestal to allow a member to carryover any unused Gift Card balance to the following year. Second, Kim Miedema. Motion Carried P/C John Anderson With the excused absence of P/C Anderson, the Commodore provided a brief update on ABYA activities. Discussion ensued on accepting ABYA's request to host their annual Spring Dinner Dance on the Island on May 30 weekend. Motion: Moved by Kim Miedema to accept ABYA's request, with a limitation of 40 boats. Second, Ian Blackburn. Motion Carried Correspondence: Secretary Pagel read various administrative correspondence from other yacht clubs requesting approval to visit NCYC during the year. Randy also read a request from a senior member requesting the Board's approval for a permanent exemption from the annual Work Hours requirement due to health reasons. The Board received and read letters from P/C Jim Whyard and Jim Wunderlich. Motion: Moved by Randy Pagel to grant the senior member's request. Second, P/C Vestal. Motion Carried ABYA Report:
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I. CURRENT BUSINESS
Activities - Kim Miedema • Kim updated the Board on details provided by Leslie Leitch on the August 15 Nautical Mile Yacht Club rendezvous at NCYC; the number of boats is estimated at between 8 to 10. • Kim received a request from a member to allow a group of approximately 80 people within General Motors to use the Island for a company picnic during a weekday to be determined, during the week of September 7 or 14. The hours of the event would be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There would be a need for Fin service and bar staff. Discussion ensued on NCYC's established policies regarding such events. It was decided that Kim would provide the GM member with an overview of NCYC's policies. If agreement is reached with the GM group, their request would be presented to the Board for approval. • A request was received from the sponsoring organization of the 19th Annual Fun Run for Special Olympics. The organization requests approval to use NCYC as a poker run stop on Wednesday June 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The size of the group is estimated at 260 people; 60 boats (24 - 60 feet in length). Motion: Moved by Darryl Campbell to grant approval. Second, Ian Blackburn. Motion Carried • Kim stated that all activities scheduled for the month of June will be published in the next Beacon. • All activities / incoming rendezvous', ODs and Week Managers have been added to the NCYC online calendar. • A new Activity Report is still in process.
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