SEPTEMBER 2014 BEACON

Beacon North Channel Yacht Club

September 2014

September Contents

From the Editor

3

Commodore’s Comments

4

Vice Commodore’s Comments

5

Rear Commodore’s Comments

6

NCYC Organizational Chart

7

Chaplin Art Brooks

8 – 9

Calendar of Events

11 – 12

Ancient Mariners

14

First Mates Mention

15 – 16

Fleet Rendezvous

18 – 20

2014 Weekday Manager Schedule

21

2014 O.D. Weekend Work Schedule

22 – 25

Mainland Well List

26 – 27

NCYC Hy-Five

29

General Membership Meeting Minutes (May) 32 – 40

Board Meeting Minutes

42 – 47

Treasury Statements

48 – 50

Island Photos

51 – 56

Items For Sale

57

NCYC Guest Pass

58

From the Editor… Summer is finally slowing down as we have now sailed through Labor Day weekend, and the final days are now becoming cooler on the Island. Hopefully, as we mover further into September and October, we can still squeeze a couple warm weekends out of Mother Nature. Speaking of Labor Day weekend, I want to thank the weekend O.D.’s, Director Frank and Dianne Corcoran for managing the Island so smoothly on that extended holiday. Also, a special thank you to Debbie Siwek and all the First Mates who helped present the Italian Dinner to the membership. Please look inside for the up and coming such as; The Calendar of Events, Commodores Golf Outing, Casino Night, First Mates Appreciation Dinner, and NCYC Ski/Snowmobile Weekend.

See you on the Island,

Brent Malik Director, Publications

“if your ship hasn’t come in, swim out to it…”

In the blink of an eye …… I had been warned about this but at the time I just shrugged it off as a passing comment. Quite a few friends, as a matter of fact, had told me that before I knew it the year would be over and done. In keeping with that insight the Labor Day festivities have passed and Haul-Out is looming over the horizon.

Since last months’ article we’ve been busy both at NCYC and away. We have had reciprocating Clubs visit the Island as well as stops by Dinghy runs, Poker runs and Member’s guest alike. It seems that everyone marveled at the beauty of the North Channel clubhouse and grounds. That should be the feather in our caps and we should be proud of all the compliments bestowed on us. It is all of our hard work and effort that makes what we have happen. Our 2014 Fleet Captains, Ian Blackburn and Marie Pepin have been busy most recently. They have been piling on successes one after another with their planned ‘Away Games’ or Rendezvous as most would refer to them. Many thanks to all of those stepping up to help them, for that just assured success to everyone’s enjoyment. In Detroit, Milleken marina and the Deee-troit Tigers were spectacular! Everything went smoothly even to the point of selling out Milleken Harbor. We used that Rendezvous as a starting port for the Commodore’s Cruise. With a few ports in Lake Erie as our destination, we had excellent weather on all of the days that we were cruising on the lake. Many thanks go to the six boats and accompanying sailors that participated. We had my son, his wife and daughter on our boat to share the trip with us. The Blackburn’s, Brigman’s, Brooks’, Marten’s, and Stroh’s were with us. Leslie and Cinzia Leitch joined all of us at Put-In-Bay and rounded out the visit by sharing a meal and having a fun time. Again, thanks to all for making this Commodore’s Cruise so enjoyable and well- remembered. As I said earlier, time is flying by and before we know it the season will be coming to a close. Be sure to join in the activities left to us. With THE Cook-Off just around the corner, don’t miss Smoke on the Water hosted by Glick-Hart and Latowski. The final rendezvous of 2014 is at NCYC having a Casino theme to it. Watch out Las Vegas, here comes North Channel. The Commodore’s Golf Outing follows hosted by the Nixon’s and Lipowski’s. We end the month and start October with none other than Haul-Out and results of this year’s Candidates Race. In the middle of all of this fun and entertainment, please take a moment to support all of those members stepping up to run for an office of NCYC. It is with these folks that we’re going to entrust the business of our Club. Furthermore, make sure that you submit your ballot. Make sure that your voice is heard. Many thanks to all of those involved in what we do at NCYC. From running for an office, to planning an event or helping out where ever needed. It is with your hands and your interest that makes our Club as good as it is. Please continue and keep North Channel Yacht Club the BEST on the Lakes!

Let The Good Times Roll,

John Anderson NCYC Commodore 2014

It is election time at NCYC!!! Please extend an extra courtesy to those members who have volunteered to help lead our club into the future. Remember we are all friends and we should all come together for a common goal. Please do not remove any campaign signs from the grounds or clubhouse. Let all of us show our respect for everyone who is investing their time and efforts to run. I would like to extend a big Thank you to all the OD’s, Weekday managers, Ancient Mariners, First Mates, Members, junior members, and Board of Directors for their time, talents, and efforts throughout this boating season.

We are currently gathering information and seeking estimates for the many improvements and maintenance projects our island so desperately needs. If you have any thoughts or ideas and can step up and volunteer to help in any way please let me know. With the generous donation from the First Mates we have a nice kick start for the fall and spring projects. Thank you ladies for all you do for the club and for your continued support. Let us remember 911 and the wound it left on our United States of America. Take a moment to remember those that lost their lives or had their lives forever changed, those that have served and those that keep us safe. Be safe, boat safe and be thankful for what we have.

See you on the Island.

Brian McEvoy - Vice Commodore

August has quickly passed us by, but not before we squeezed as much fun out of it as possible! We enjoyed the Karaoke night, Milliken Marina Rendezvous, and Tiger's game, Commodores Cruise to Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass and Kelley's Island, Labor Day weekend, and the General Membership meeting, PC's beer bust, and Italian dinner night with entertainment. As well as an incoming poker run, rendezvous' and taking in new members along the way that we can credit to all of the fun and great times that we had. How did we do it? We did it with gusto, the NCYC way! Thanks to P/C Don and his wife Barb, Fleet Captain Ian and his wife Marie, Commodore John and wife Bev, all of the P/C’s, and The Siwek family. Not to mention the long list of giving and hardworking NCYC members that chipped in their time and efforts to make it so much fun for the other members, their families, and friends.

Sandi and I had the pleasure of joining the Commodores Cruise to the Lake Erie islands. It was an experience that we will not forget. We had great water to travel there and back, the lake gods were on the Commodore’s side. The experience further developed the great relationships that Sandi and I had already forged with those in attendance. We again learned how gracious other Boat Clubs are to incoming rendezvous clubs. At Middle Bass Island Club with their brand new facilities, they opened their clubhouse, gave us full access, and simply asked us to lock the door behind us as we left. We cooked a great group dinner and weathered a storm while enjoying their facilities, great people!! There is so much more yet to enjoy at the island. I encourage you to look at the calendar of upcoming events, get involved, help the event hosts, and support their events. You will not be sorry. Last but not least, I want to give a heartfelt thanks to those that have chosen to get involved in the NCYC elections this year. This is one of the most important donations a member, their spouse, and family can make to the club. What a great slate, we will be in good hands no matter what the outcome. If you are not sure who to cast your vote for, don't be shy, go speak with the candidates, I am sure they will welcome your questions. I wish each and every candidate good luck in their efforts to serve.

See you soon on the island,

R/C Chuck Stroh

R/CChuck Stroh

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AMessage From Chaplain Art Brooks…

As you are most likely aware of, Sharon Wood had a heart by-pass in early August. This procedure was very successful. Within two weeks after her surgery, Sharon developed a blockage in her left leg that had a cadaver vein implanted about a year ago. Because the vein was not able to carry a sufficient amount of blood, it was necessary to have her left leg amputated above the knee. Sharon is doing well, and great attitude and outlook. She will soon start her rehab for these procedures. At this time she is at home. Phone calls and cards would be helpful in lifting her spirits. Please remember Sharon and John in your prayers.

September 11 has just passed. Let us remember all of the families who suffered losses on that day 13 years ago. Many of the survivors and the victim’s families are still having a hard time dealing with this incident. In our prayers, also remember our leaders who are working very diligently to find a solution to this immense problem of terrorism.

Below is a note regarding a little one who was hurt momentarily by an adult, but responded only as an innocent child can do. I found this very heart warming.

“Some Ice Cream For The Soul”- Author unknown

Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, “God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and Justice for all. Amen!” Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a women remark, ”That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids today don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I Never!” Hearing this, my son burst, into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad

at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.

He winked at my son and said. “I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.”

“Really?” my son asked “Cross my heart.”

Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the women whose remark had started this whole thing). “Too bad she never asks God for Ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.” Naturally, I bought my kid’s ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word walked over and placed it in front of the women. With a big smile he told her, “Here this for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes and my soul is good already.

NCYCCalendar of Events (Iss. 5 – 08May2014)

January 18

Commodore’sBall –ConCorde Inn

March 9

Blessingof theFleet@Mariner’sChurch

April 12

1 st EliteBrigadeWorkParty

18 19 20 26

GOODFRIDAY

2 nd EliteBrigadeWorkParty

EASTERSUNDAY

3 rd EliteBrigadeWorkParty

May 3

4 th EliteBrigadeWorkParty

1 st GeneralWorkParty

10 11 17

MOTHER’SDAY

2 nd GeneralWorkParty FittingOutWeekend

23 -26

24 25

GeneralMembershipMeeting@1:00pm – FittingOut Party FlagRaisingCeremony –ComplimentaryLunch to follow Blessingof theFleet

26

MEMORIALDAY

30-31

ABYASpringDinnerDance@NCYC club

June 1 ABYASpringDinnerDanceweekend 14

NCYCKid’sDay –Chuck&SandyStroh

15

FATHER’SDAY

15-20

LadiesWeek

July 4

INDEPENDENCEDAY Captain'sBreakfast

6

12

AncientMariner’sNorthChannel DownsHorseraces Rendezvous toClintonRiver Boat Club –Club Island Reciprocal IncomingRendezvousbyCRBC@NCYC

18-20

August 1-3

SandPointe IncomingRendezvous KaraokehostedbyP/CDonVanover Jeff Edgerly’sPoker Run@NCYC

2 4

8-10

NauticalMileBoat Club IncomingRendezvous

15-17 15-17

JYC IncomingRendezvous

Rendezvous toMilliken’sMarina/ Tiger Ball Game

19 20

SelfridgeBaseCouncil@NCYC

AlgonacLions@NCYC

17-22 22-24 29-31

Commodores’ Cruise – LakeErie/ Put-In-Bay Great LakesCruisingClub IncomingRendezvous

LaborDayWeekend

30

GeneralMembershipMeeting@1:00pm –Meet theCandidates P/C’sBeer Bust following themeeting

September 1

LABORDAY

5-7

SnethkampWeekend

12-14 19-21

Smokeon theWater Glick –Hart / Latowski NCYCRendezvous@NCYCClub –CasinoTheme

October 3-5

Haul-OutWeekend

4

GeneralMembershipMeeting@1:00pm –ElectionResults

1 st GeneralWorkParty 2 nd GeneralWorkParty

11 18

November 22

GeneralMembershipMeeting –BarristerGardens@ 6:00pm

There were 30 people at the August Luncheon.

September Steak Luncheon at the club will be September 18, 2014.

Deadline for reservations is September 13 th . $7.00 for members and spouses, candidates and their wives. $10.00 for non-members.

Archie Archibald Ancient Mariners President Fair Winds, Calm Seas.

First Mates Report

What happened to the wonderful summer weather we have had? Can't believe that we only have a few weekends left to enjoy our wonderful NCYC. Some dates to remember:

 Saturday October 4 @10:30 am —Haul Out Weekend First Mates General Membership Meeting and election of directors.

With regard to the Board elections we currently have three positions open with the candidates listed as follows:

 Vice President-Marie Pepin  Treasurer-Sheila Nixon  Recording Secretary (choose one)-Anne Malik or Linda Pagel.

Ballots and more information will be provided as we get closer to the 4 th .

 Thursday, November 13 @ 6 pm - The First Mates Appreciation Party at Fern Hill. In lieu of a gift exchange we are asking for donations to Care House in Mount Clemens. They need a number of items. Stuffed animals w/tags-no Beanie Babies; Individual snacks; Juice boxes-no red; Office Supplies; Household goods such as paper plates, toilet paper, Kleenex, cleaning supplies, toilet paper; Gift Certificates for Meijer, Target, etc. For more information about Care House or other items check them out at www.mccarehouse.org.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Pagel

First Mates Appreciation Dinner To give thanks for all the support to our fundraising throughout the year, you are invited by the First Mates to our 1 st Appreciation Dinner. !

Where: Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road, Clinton Township, 48038 When: November 13, 2014 Time: 6:00 pm Tickets: $35.00 per person Dinner/Dessert/Open Bar Please send reservations to: Diane Marten, 49638 Octavia, New Baltimore, MI 48047, email: dmcottrell58@gmail.com. cell phone: 586-242-9468 By November 1, 2014.

This year, the First Mates will take donations and all will be sent to “The Care House” in Mt.Clemens. For additional information http:// www.mccarehouse.org

We will also be having a Raffle. Raffle donations can be brought to the dinner or contact Diane at the above email or phone number.

Friends and Family Welcome

NCYCMEMBERDISCOUNT!

Hi Randal,

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Please letme know if youhaveany questions.

Thankyou,

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Just wanted to give you additional Casino Night information being held on September 20th.

Professional dealers will be working the following 13 games:

9 x Blackjack Tables 1 x Let it Ride Table 1 x Craps Table 1 x Texas Hold ‘Em Table, and 1 x Roulette Wheel

When you sign up for either the “Full Weekend” or the “Casino Event”, you will be given: A wristband (Required to play the games) One raffle ticket for a chance to win the prizes, and Casino Chips to play the games No additional money will be required! At the end of the evening, you will cash in your winnings in exchange for additional raffle tickets towards the draw for prizes.

If you have any questions, please contact me at fleetcaptain@ncyconline.com

Respectfully, Ian and Marie

2014• ISLANDWEEKMANAGERS

MAY18–23

P/CBob&PattiWatson

MAY26–30

R/CChuck&Sandi Stroh

JUNE1–6

P/CDon&BarbVanover

Steve&DianeMarten

JUNE8–13

P/CHarley& LindaBurris

JUNE15–20

LadiesWeek

JUNE22–27

Glen&PatWagner

JUNE29– JULY4

Bob&BrianFringer

JULY6–11

P/C Scott&KathyBell

Bill&Terri Calihan

Dale& ColleenHall

JULY13–18

Ken& Julie Lipowski

Glen&SheilaNixon

JULY20–25

Dave&CindyMcKnight

JULY27–AUG1

P/CRick& Jill Romatz

V/CBrian&ReneeMcEvoy

AUGUST3–8

P/CKen&KaySmith

AUGUST10–15

P/CKen&KaySmith

AUGUST17–22

Don&SueReiss

P/CCass&VickyKlapec

AUGUST24–29

P/CArdoApigian

Chris& JulieStryzyewski

SEPTEMBER1–5

P/CHarley& LindaBurris

SEPTEMBER7–12

DianeFrench

KimMiedema

SEPTEMBER14–19 Dave&DebbieDuverney Paul&MaryRener Ron& LuannCurrie

SEPTEMBER21–26

Ed&DianeRomatz

Ron& JeanineKemp

SEPT28–OCT3

P/CTom& JudyMcHugh Pat&NancyCarrol

O.D.Weekend&MemberWorkSchedule

Week

1

2

3

4

5

FITTINGOUT

ABYA

Date

5/23

5/30

6/6

6/13

6/20

O.D.

BrentMalik

P/CVanover

P/CVestal

V/CMcEvoy

Reiss

1

C. Herr

D. French

D. Vosler

C. McEvoy (jr) P/CAngers

2

R. Fringer, Jr.

I. Blackburn B. Marin

A. McEvoy (jr) D. Shepperson

3

B. Fringer

J. Obenhoff

C. Strzyzewski

G. Criner

D. Biel

4

P/CMcIntyre K. Lipowski

P/CBarnard S. Criner (jr)

S. Greenfielder

5

G. Jialanella G. Nixon

P/CWhyard T. Marini

W. Rose

6

M. Linden

D. Hall

F. Zrepskey

J. Mile

R. Oliver

7

B. Kahl

A. Brooks

D. Petrosky

J. Edgerly

P/CBeecherl

8

R. Kahl

D. Siwek

P/CSevald

B. BuWalda D. DuVernay

9

D. Clevinger

D. Coburn

M. Pusateri

T. Ford

W.Angers

10

L. Berger

A. Vercnocke G. Smyth

J. Greening D. LeVerque

11

G. Smith

R. Richards

D. Jacott

B. Yowan

12

P. Forhan

W.Adams

13

14

A. Pelletier (jr)

O. Lancaster (jr) B. Carnaghi (jr)

15

O.D.Weekend&MemberWorkSchedule

Week

6

7

8

9

10

JULY4TH

CLUB ISLAND

Date

6/27

7/4

7/11

7/18

7/25

O.D.

P/CDickson

Pagel

Penzien

Goodman

Pilarowski

1

B. Edens

D. French

D. Pienta

T. O'Brien

K. Baker

2

P/CWatson S. Marten

C. Cook

K. McKeown G. Simpson

3

M. Kurlinski

R. Kemp

AlexaCook (jr) D.Aitken

D. McKnight

4

T. Idzikowski

D. Gronbach AnnaCook (jr) P/CCox

J. Lewandowski

5

M. Riehl

E. Romatz

G. Shalagan D. Campbell

R. Limback

6

P/CAtnip

P/CBell

J. Mantyk

J. Hogan

T. Karasinski

7

G. Kohout

J. DeQuick

P. Maniaci

Z. Blackburn (jr) J. Saur

8

W. Szkodzinski P/CBurris

D. Pomeroy

B. Cross

E. Szkodzinski (jr)

9

P/CBauer

G. Marchall

10

N.Watson (jr)

J. Bowen

11

C.Watson (jr)

M.Winkler

12

P/CHuntley

13

D. Hagendorf

14

E. Hagendorf

15

O.D.Weekend&MemberWorkSchedule

Week

11

12

13

14

15

MILIKEN RENDEZ.

LABORDAY

Date

8/1

8/8

8/15

8/22

8/29

O.D.

R/CStroh

Carnaghi

B. Michel

P/CMcHugh

Corcoran

1

B. Breuhan

L. Leitch

N. Michel (jr)

T. Hart

P/C Jarvis

2

B. Swatosh C. D'Andrea D. Michel (jr)

D. Glick

P. Frame

3

M. Busch

S. Schafer

H.Aljida

A. McHugh (jr) B. Skibinski

4

T.Altobelli

R. Currie

T. Yakuber

P. Poirier

A. Durand

5

G.Wagner

P. Rener

P/CHendricks K. Ginsburg T. Dean

6

M. Schodowski B. Carnaghi (jr) J. Gronbach P. Kelton

G. Brigman

7

G. Murray

A. Herzig

L. Lanitelli

D. Pellitier

B. Scarpace

8

K. Miedema T. Martin

P/CKlapec

A. Pellitier (jr)

T. Ellul

9

M. Schoen

D. Lockhart

T. Loy

T. Sreinmacher

10

D. Carnaghi

G. Gower

R. Rzeszut

11

L. Garofalo

M. Schefke

12

A. Garofalo (jr)

T. McHugh

13

PdBartenders

14

PdBartenders

15

PdBartenders

O.D.Weekend&MemberWorkSchedule

Week

16

17

18

19

20

SMOKEOUT NCYCRENDEZ.

HAULOUT

Date

9/5

9/12

9/19

9/26

10/3

O.D.

Snethkamp

Latowski

P/CRomatz

Carroll

BrianMalik

1

J. Schebil

S. Stay

J. Parent

B. Carroll

L.Malik

2

T. Szott

K. Hay

N. Pulizzi

K. Verkest

D. Bruce

3

G. Stanford T. Serra

D. Hagendorf

J. DeQuick

K. McGregor

4

H. Trerice

D. Klicki

E. Hagendorf

S. Scarpaci

L. Piecuch

5

J. Gierlach

M.Wonderly D.White

G. Freese

B. Kenzie

6

E. Lancaster

D. Hall

P/CBell

G.Wojalik

J. Edgerly

7

A.Whitman J. Butler

A.Archibald M. Rathbone G. D’Haillecourt

8

J. Krause

H. Taylor

T. Calihan

S. Richardson J. Rose

9

V. Day

D. Raymond E. Romatz

D. Ruma

10

D. Hines

T. Schimke

R. Swan

11

G. McCann A. Heller

J.Wunderlich

12

J. Pangborn

M. Snethkamp (jr)

13

C. McEvoy

14

H. Clinard

15

PdBartenders

NCYCMAINLANDWELLWAITING LIST - 2014 Position MemberName 1 MIKERIEHL (WELLS1-6) 2 BRENTMALIK 3 KEITHMCGREGOR 4 JIMBUTLER 5 GREGCRINER 6 JOECOX 7 JIMANGERS 8 JERRYSIMPSON 9 TONY SERRA 10 DAVEGRONBACH 11 DONNAGLICK 12 CHUCKSTROH 13 DEBBIE SIWEK 14 RUSSADAMS 15 TOMALTOBELLI

2014SEASON–WELLSRENTED

Well #

Name

Boat Size

MC#

Paid $400 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400

Well Price

E-mail

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Shepperson, Don 19.6' x8'

7666 LB 2134SN 9137 LB 0702HW 3533RP 6209RZ 3401NZ 1759NV 2851ST 0848PL 0651SJ 3229TZ 6962 LH 4559TB 2700RD 5356 LX 4018TG

$400 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400

shepperson@comcast.net reiss2003@wowwat.com larryberger@yahoo.com cmherr@sbcglobal.net

Reiss, Don

22' x8' 24' x7' 18' x6' 17' x5' 18' x7' 17' x7' 13" x5' 13' x6' 19' x7' 18' x8' 16' x5' 20' x8' 18' x8' 16' x7' 16' x7' 13' x4' 18' x6' 16.6' x6'

Berger, Larry Herr, Charles Dickson, John McEvoy, Brian Marin, Bob Edgerly, Jeff Garofalo, Lou Hendricks, Bill Malik, Larry Bush,Mark Romantz, Ed Marten, Steve Vanover, Don BobCarnaghi Kemp, Ron Blackburn, Ian Hart, Terry

taxproa1@aol.com sdsterry@aol.com

tarshockey@yahoo.com marin@oakland.edu wolfpac65@hotmail.com lgarofalo01@gmail.com bill@autocom.org lgmalik1@gmail.com jandr7@wowway.com iblackburn@liquiforce.com m297@sbcglobal.net edromatz@yahoo.com samarten@aol.com

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donavanconstruc@sbcglobal.net

rcarnaghi@wowway.com bri.malik@gmail.com

BrianMalik

transportation@ncyconline.com

Members often go out of their way to help our Club or one another – doing what needs to be done, above and beyond! This is your chance as membership to issue them a quick Thank You and recognize them for their good efforts. If you wish to offer any members a Hy-Five, please email the

members name and reason to publications@ncyconline.com

I nominate Don & Sue Reiss for a HyFive. They had 440+ at an incoming Rendezvous Tuesday 8/19, a 225+ incoming Rendezvous Wednesday 8/20, a group of 20+ stopped in, plus 3 of the GLCC boats on Thursday 8/21. Then a incoming additional 13 boats with 30+ people on Friday. They were gracious, warm & welcoming to all at the NCYC Clubhouse & grounds that sparkled. Judy McHugh also deserves a special mention for her 'welcome well assignment ordeal’, and dock guidance to our Rear Commodore Brad Somers to get all the NCYC members and the GLCC guests into the wells and in keeping every 'happy‘!.........Yvonne Murray.

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North Channel Yacht Club General Membership Meeting

Commodore, John Anderson

Call to Order

Commodore John Anderson called the meeting to order on May 24. 2014 1:05 pm. The meeting was held at North Channel Club House

Secretary, Randy Pagel

Roll Call

Present

Absent

F LAG O FFICERS

Commodore

John Anderson Brain McEvoy

X X X

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Chuck Stroh

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Pat Carroll Don Reiss

X X X X X X X X X

Harbor & Grounds

Activities Treasurer

Bob Carnaghi Frank Corcoran

Publications

Brent Malik Randy Pagel Brian Malik

Secretary

Membership

Supplies

P/C Hugh Vestal Rich Goodman

Club House

P/C Don Vanover

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

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A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain

Ian Blackburn

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Board Recorder

Sue Reiss

Pledge of Allegiance:

Invocation: Art Brooks

Approval of Agenda:

MOTION: Moved by PC Jim Whyard to approve the agenda. Seconded by PC Bill Bauer.

Motion Carried.

Approval of Meeting Minutes :

MOTION: Moved by PC Rick Romatz to waive the reading of the minutes. Seconded by PC Tom McHugh.

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Motion Carried.

Commodore, John Anderson

Commodore’s Comments:

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for attending this first General Membership meeting of the year. It's been a long way since the Commodore's Ball. I can hardly believe that the year is just about half over. I hope that you found it satisfactory, the few changes that we've put in place. The Board and Flag have worked hard on your behalf to make this Club of ours a better place. A lot of thank you's are to follow and I hope that you can bear with me, for every one of them is well-deserving. I would be remiss without first mentioning my rock, my counselor, the one who often bears the brunt of my frustration... my wonderful wife Beverly. Thank You. My Flag and Board of Directors are the best I've seen. There is never a meeting that they don't put their whole selves in the job they do. Each and every one of them. Thank you. What would we do without the participation of the Elite Brigade and members attending the work parties? Besides the work that is necessary to complete, it binds us together as one membership and develops bonds that last a lifetime. Thank you. If you haven't experienced working as opening manager, don't be fooled on how things just seem to get done seemingly overnight. A great big thanks goes out to PC Bob and Patti Watson for managing opening week this year. If piloting the Fin almost non-stop and accepting deliveries isn't enough, they were up to their elbows making sure all of the last minutes jobs were completed. My thanks to them, PC Tom and Judy McHugh, IT director Keith McGregor, and Linda Pagel and team, and all the rest that came up this weekend to help out. An angel, to say the least came to my rescue for the first scheduled work party. I had a huge family commitment that day. I also needed to feed close to a hundred hungry members attending the work party. Debbie Siwek and her girls, Anne and Julie, volunteered their skills at calming the hungry masses. They not only prepared, but served lunch that day with compliments still being heard about it all. Thank You. Of course my gratitude goes out to the First Mates and Ancient Mainers for the help and donations they invest in this Club of ours. If I haven't mentioned you for helping out, it's not because you were forgotten. I have a reputation to live up to as a Short-Winded talker. If I didn't get a chuckle out of you with that comment, then you weren't around for the "The Speech that Never Ended" I gave a few years back.

I hope that you all enjoy this season It was planned for you in mind. Make sure that you participate in these events. It's a sure way to meet and make friends.

Most of all. enjoy the celebration and remembrance this weekend. A lot of good men and women sacrificed their all for us to enjoy what we have now.

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V ice-Commodore’s Comments:

Vice Commodore, Brian McEvoy

Welcome back to everyone. Summer is finally here. Renee and I are happy to be here. Commodore John gave me two jobs this year to accomplish before opening day. One: Lots of snow for water this spring and I did that job very well. Two: Clear skies, and sunny weather for this weekend. That was also accomplished. Renee and I are taking notes for next year. Starting with the Commodore Ball. Looking forward to this year and next year as well. Thanks to everyone for all your support.

Rear Commodore, Chuck Stroh

Rear-Commodore’s Comments:

I would like to start out by repeating what Commodore John said earlier about thanking all the men and women who have served our country. That is what this day is about. Sandi could not be here today because of family commitments. She sends her apologies. I am looking forward to working under Commodore John and the Board this year. One of the things I have said over and over is how I loved the volunteerism, the role up your sleeves of all the people who come out and help. The island looks beautiful, thanks to all who helped. Looking forward to a great year with all the new members and the old friends. Frank welcomed all of the new members. Frank did a wrap up of the 2013 financials that were available on all the tables. Going forward, some of the information looks different. The reason being is there is more clarity and transparency. One system generates all information for the club. Frank recapped the income and expenses to run the club for 2014. He did a review of the balance sheet, cash flows and profit & loss. He also did a summary by class of budget versus expenses. To keep things on a fun note, Frank did a little quiz by giving everyone the numbers of the bar, and asked if anyone knew what year the numbers where from. After many guesses, it was revealed that the year was 1999. Financial Report Treasurer, Frank Corcoran

Motion: Moved by PC Paul Jarvis to accept the Financial Report. Seconded by PC Cass Klapec.

Motion Carried

P/C Don Vanover

ABYA Report:

Welcome to the 2014 Boating Season at North Channel. God has blessed us once again. Welcome to all the new members. The ABYA Spring Dinner Dance will be held next weekend at North Channel. The tickets are $22.50 per person. Please see me after the meeting if you need tickets. The Pride of Michigan will once again be at the Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday. They will be giving tours of the boat on the Sni Bora.

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I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Activities - Bob Carnaghi

The North Channel family has quite a few activities this year including The ABYA Dinner Dance on May 31. Chuck and Sandi has stepped up to host Kid's Day on June 14. They are requesting donations for the raffle. The Ancient Mariners are hosting the Horse Races once again. This will be on July 12 and they are also in need of donations. Terry Hart and Ron Currie will be hosting the Smoke out in September. If you would like to participate in the cooking, please contact Terry or Ron. We also have several incoming rendezvous this year. They include, Sand Point, Jefferson Yacht Club, Cleveland Yacht Club, and Nautical Mile Yacht Club. We are looking forward to hosting them and maybe even acquiring a few new members. There a few open weekends this year, so if you would like to sponsor an event, let me know. Good afternoon. Just five weeks ago the Elite Brigade came to the island to start the process of getting the island ready for the summer season. The teamwork was phenomenal. The First Mates made contributions of furniture in the Managers Apartment and the bar area. The bathroom in the Managers Apartment is now complete and we have redone the kitchen. A special thanks to Hytham and Nancy Aljida for supplying the cabinets in the kitchen. The First Mates and the Ancient Mariners have made significant contributions to the Manager Apartment project. Kerry Steinmacher went through all the fire extinguishers inside and outside and made sure they are all working. Hope everyone is pleased with the way the clubhouse looks. Have a great summer. Clubhouse - Rich Goodman

Harbor & Grounds – Don Reiss

Don welcomed all the new members. He thanked the membership for all of the work that was done at the work parties. The grounds look great thanks to all of you. I just wanted to let everyone know that there are now cleats out on the North Channel on the North East corner of the walkway. These cleats will be helpful for everyone to put there smaller boats out there on the wall if they don't fit in your well or when all wells are taken.

Membership- Brian Malik

Brian recapped the member dues. He indicated that we are about 15-20 members short of our goal. We had 10 members resign, 4 of who owed money for work or pay, two members were expelled, and one member passed away. Brian indicated some of the shortfall in funds was due to the reduction of the initiation fee from $1,100 to $750. This

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reduction is temporary, but it did bring in new members Discussion followed. Brian said that we have 151 boating members, 27 non boating members, and 55 senior members, which is 233 total paying members. We also have 30 junior members. Two members are on leave of absence. We have 9 new members, and 5 new junior members. Brian thanked Kim Miedema for help in getting the roster up to date.

Publications- Brent Malik

Brent thanked all of the members that advertised in the Beacon and the roster. Anyone interested in advertising in the Beacon should contact Brent. Brent also thanked Kim Miedema for her help with the roster. Thanks to the First Mates and the Ancient Mariners for giving an update for those clubs for the roster. Since this was his first time as an OD for the club, Brent wanted to thank his whole staff for all of their support.

Secretary – Randy Pagel

Randy thanked everyone for their cooperation in setting the summer work schedule. He appreciated all of the comments and suggestions that were provided to him. There are still some open slots for this summer. Help is needed for July 11, July 25, August 29, September 26, and October 3. Please contact Randy if you can help on any of those weekends. Supplies – Hugh Vestal Hugh thanked PC Bob and Patti Watson for all of their help in getting the club open. There a few changes at the bar this year. We have new lines for the wine tappers, this will make for a better tasting wine. We will have wine available by the bottle. Since there has been some questions about bar sales, Hugh passed out a flyer, and also put one on the bulletin board that details the bar sales. Hugh reminded everyone how to pour a correct drink. It is one full pour and then a little pour. Please do not do double or triple shots, that is where we lose money. According to the State of Michigan, we are able to let members who would like to bring in their own bottle of wine to do so. There will be a $15 corkage fee for each bottle brought into the clubhouse. Discussion followed.

Transportation – Pat Carroll

Welcome to the new members, and welcome back to our existing members. Fin I was sanded and painted this past winter, and a new control was put in to make the boat easier to operate. Please keep the boats clean, drive them like they are your own boats and they will last us a long time. Thank you.

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Fleet Captain - Ian Blackburn

We have three rendezvous set up this year. Club Island is July 18,19,20. It is an island swap, where we will go to their island and they will come to North Channel. There are 30 slips available and we now have 18 boats signed up. The second rendezvous will be to Milliken's Marina on August 15,16,17. We will be going to the Tigers game on the 16th. We have the whole marina of 28 wells. We have room for one more boat. The third rendezvous will be here at North Channel on September 19,20,21. It will be a casino night with chips for the various games. The chips will be included in the price of the rendezvous. Thanks to everyone who offered support for these rendezvous.

I.

NEW BUSINESS

Topic # 1 By law Committee Activation: All membership categories need to be in the by-laws. The by-law committee will determine if we need to address the honorary membership status.

Topic # 2 First Mates: President Kathy Bell

Kathy Bell stated that the First Mates painted the managers apartment, put in a new floor in the kitchen and purchased a new couch for the living room. We also purchased a new couch for the bar area. The First Mates members approved another $2,000 for the new generator. That brings the total First Mates contribution for the generator to $7,000. Barb Vanover and Diane Marten are selling tickets for two gift baskets. This is a First Mates fund raiser and all of the money raised by the First Mates goes back into the club. Thank you

Topic #3 Ancient Mariners: President Archie Archibald

Archie reminded everyone that the North Channel Downs Horse Races will be held on July 12th. This event raised $12,000 last year to pay down the debt for the club. Archie explained how the races work to the new members. First prize will be a large screen TV. The Ancient Mariners purchased an original painting of Lake St Clair with a picture of the North Channel Clubhouse in the middle. The tickets will be $10 a square and only 100 tickets will be sold. Please see Sandy Bauer if you are interested in purchasing a ticket.

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Commodore John thanked the First Mates and the Ancient Mariners for all of their contributions to the club.

Topic #4 Recognition of present Past Commodores:

1979 - PC Paul Jarvis

1981 - PC Bill Bauer

1986 - PC Cass Klapec

1991 - PC Jim Whyard

1995 - PC Scott Bell

1996 - PC Ed McIntyre

1999 - PC Hugh Vestal

2001 - PC Denise Huntley

2002 - PC Joe Cox

2003 - PC Gary Barnard

2004 - PC Rick Romatz

2005 - PC Bill Hendricks

2006 - PC Ed Atnip

2007 - PC Harley Burris

2008 - PC Jim Angers

2010 - PC Bob Watson

2011 - PC John Dickson

2012 - PC Tom McHugh

2013 - PC Don Vanover

Topic #5 Members of the Month for May: Hytham and Nancy Aljida Congratulations and welcome to the order of the anchor.

Topic #6 Commodore John wanted to thank all of the members of the Elite Brigade for all of their hard work to get our club ready for the opening season. All new Elite Brigade members come to the podium after the meeting to get your hat.

Topic #7 - Introduction of New Members:

Anthony Ellul & Nicole Margirif

Leonard & Jennifer Piecuch

Andy & Kim Heller

Jeffrey Rose

John & Marlene Kotcher

Greg & Norma Smith

Jerry Krist & Irene

John & Shelley Anne Sweier

Philip and Joni Maniaci

New Junior Members:

Zachary Blackburn

1st/c Bradley Pienta

Hanna Clinard

Shelby Romatz

Lauren Malik

There was a champagne toast to welcome all the New & Junior Members.

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Good of the order:

Dinner tickets for tonight's Steer Roast are still available. Please pick up your tickets before dinner to avoid confusion, see Patti Archibald.

PC Harley Burris stated that he has one weekend open in September. Your help to fill this position would be greatly appreciated.

Rae Ann Whyard asked if there were any plans to replace the awning in the East Harbor. Commodore John stated that there are no current plans to replace the awning at this time due to the expense of the awnings. The board is looking for input on ideas for shade in the East Harbor. Chaplain, Art Brooks, wanted to let the new members know that if you need to send a fan out to the membership, just send me an email and I will get the fan out sent. Also, for your convenience, there is a list of the churches in the Algonac area on the bulletin board. Larry Geirlowski requested that we have a small refrigerator in one of the rooms upstairs for medication or special dietary needs. He also thanked the membership for all the cards for his recent illness. Dave Lockhart stated that in years past, a member had to come up on Wednesday of a holiday weekend to get a well. Now it seems more important to come early to get a parking spot on the mainland. He wanted to remind everyone that this is a yacht club. He also stated that he felt the discrepancy in the bar area seemed to be taken lightly by the membership. Kim Miedema, Chairman of the Marketing Committee stated that their mission is to get new members. Any ideas would be appreciated, such as why you joined the club and what you like about being a member. She wanted everyone to ask their friends to join. We will have passes for prospective members for a free night stay, with one paid night, and also one free drink ticket. Pat Adams commented that the screens on the windows are in bad shape, and don't seem to fit properly.

Bob Swan wanted to let everyone know that we now have 101 paver stones. If you are interested in a stone, please contact Bob.

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Adjournment:

MOTION: Moved by PC Harley Burris to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by PC Paul Jarvis Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 3:20 pm

Next Meeting:

Date and Time August 30,2014 at 1:00 pm. at North Channel Club House

Respectively Submitted,

Sue Reiss Board Recorder

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Call to Order Commodore, John Anderson Commodore John Anderson called the meeting to order on August 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held at the Crew’s Inn.

Roll Call

Secretary, Randy Pagel

Present

Absent

F LAG O FFICERS

Commodore

John Anderson Brain McEvoy

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Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Excused

Chuck Stroh

X

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Pat Carroll Don Reiss

X X X X X X

Harbor & Grounds

Activities Treasurer

Bob Carnaghi Frank Corcoran

Publications

Brent Malik Randy Pagel Brian Malik

Secretary

Membership

Excused Excused

Supplies

P/C Hugh Vestal Rich Goodman

Club House

X

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

P/C Don Vanover

X

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain

Ian Blackburn

X X

Board Recorder

Sue Reiss

Pledge of Allegiance:

Approval of Agenda: MOTION: Moved by PC Don Vanover to approve the agenda. Seconded by Don Reiss

Motion Carried.

Approval of Meeting Minutes : MOTION: Moved by Randy Pagel to approve the minutes. Seconded by Rich Goodman. Motion Carried.

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Commodore’s Comments:

Commodore, John Anderson

Here it is August already. Even though this is going to be a busy month, it seems that the season is flying by! Keep up the good work that you are all doing. I get a lot of comments from members complimenting us on the good time that they are having this year and it's because of your efforts that this is possible. General Membership Meetings are scheduled for the end of these next two months. Let's be prepared and give the Membership reports on what each one of us is doing in our areas of responsibility. They deserve to know what you, as a Director, are doing for them to make our Club a better place. In addition to the business of the Club, an issue of great importance is the elections which is also starting at the end of this month. Please support those who have stepped up to run for an Office. Encourage those who have yet to make the commitment to help keep our Club running. It is better to give our members choices of candidates rather than a bare bones slate.

Stay active and keep our member's needs in mind. Thank you.

Vice-Commodore’s Comments:

Vice Commodore, Brian McEvoy

Absent, excused.

Rear-Commodore’s Comments:

Rear Commodore, Chuck Stroh

The weeks are flying by. We had an interesting week end. It started out with PC Rick & Jill Romatz and VC Brian and Renee McEvoy as week managers. We had Sand Point come in for the weekend and the weekend was enjoyable. Thanks to Mike Linden and friends for the free Steel Drum music on the patio in the afternoon. John Moore was coaching us on how to encourage people to step up and get involved. Words from the board will help people make a decision to get involved and also become candidates for the Board and Flag.

Financial Report

Treasurer, Frank Corcoran

There was no formal financial report given due to the timing of the meeting. Financial reports will be given at a special Board Meeting on August 25, 2014. Frank handed out a report on the bar sales. It compared year to date bar sales from July 21, 2013 to July 20, 2014. The report

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