JULY 2019 BEACON

I hope you enjoyed the video that opened when you clicked or tapped the cover for this months Beacon. As always there are so many events coming up in the Club and there are Flyers for all of them here for you to make your arrangements. We'll see you soon. Blue Skies, Following Seas, Ron

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Time is sure flying by and June was filled with fun events; despite the rainy start. Kicking it off with the ABYA Spring Dinner Dance, being well attended by NCYC members. Followed by the Rendezvous at Milliken, hosted by our Fleet Captains who call Detroit their back yard. It is truly amazing how much Leslie and Patty know about Detroit. They made great tour guides as we pedaled from Corktown to the Eastern Market and back, hitting a few local pubs along the way. I can’t wait to see what they have planned for the next Rendezvous! Back at the island the following weekend was the annual Big Smoke along with an exquisite scotch and wine selection. This event is sure catching on as the attendance was the best yet. The evening finished with Steak and Lobster Dinner -- a meal to remember, the steak and lobster tails were cooked to perfection! The ladies took the island by storm on Sunday and did “lady things” for a week. I don’t know exactly what took place as what happens on ladies week, stays on ladies week, but I can tell you that I heard everyone had a great time. Once Ladies week was over, it was time for the next boating generation to have a little fun. Kids day was so much fun, and I am sure the little ones slept well that night!!! I know from my perspective that the best event was “Pie the Flag”, I think I will stay away from whip cream for a while!

Although you can summarize the June events in a few short paragraphs, the success of the events proves how much preparation and effort went into them! I would like to thank everyone involved for your time and commitment. July will be filled with things to do as well -- the Fourth of July picnic, a visit from Jolly Saint Nick, a Rendezvous at DYC and the Commodores cruise. Please try to attend some if not all the events we have planned. A reminder about guests that members invite to the island: They are required to register and obtain a docking pass (regardless of length of stay) at the Club House immediately after docking. A no-charge designated Day Pass will be issued (regardless of length of stay) and must be visibly displayed on the boat at all times. Overnight dockage will be charged to any non-members boat occupying a well after 7:00 P.M. Non-members will receive a designated overnight docking pass to be visibly displayed on their boat. If a guest does not pay their dockage, then the sponsoring Member as noted on the guest sign in log will be billed for that expense. See you on the Island, Commodore Ian

What a month June was. So many activities, something for everyone. A big thank you to all of you and your committees who organized and worked so hard to make NCYC shine once again. After the Memorial Day service there was a lot of interest and questions about the Cadets that serve on the Pride of Michigan, so over the next few months I will dedicate part of my monthly article to them. I am an instructor in the Great Lakes Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet program and the relief Captain on the research/training vessel the Pride of Michigan. At the request of the Department of the Navy, the Navy League of the United States established the USNSCC in 1958 and later federally incorporated September 10, 1962, to create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of American youth. The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a congressionally - chartered, U.S. Navy based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. The USNSCC is made up of two programs – the senior program for cadets age 13 through the age of 18 and the Navy League Cadet Corps for young people ages 10 through 13.

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The NCYC season is officially in full swing - hard to believe it is July already! June was a very busy month, packed with extraordinarily successful events. Thanks to R/C Randy Pagel and Linda for hosting the ABYA Dinner Dance. I unfortunately was out of town and not able to attend, but understand it was well attended as always. Our Fleet Captains Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok did an outstanding job hosting our first rendezvous in Detroit at Milliken Harbor. The bike tour was a great idea - really fun…even with the breakdown! It is amazing and heartwarming to witness the rebirth of the city. I did not think I would see it happen in my lifetime. Don Ruma did a great job hosted his always well organized "Big Smoke" event and P/C Brian McEvoy hosted his very popular Surf & Turf dinner. Everyone be aware the Surf & Turf dinner sells out early - unfortunately I learned that myself this year. Thanks to Dianne Martin for hosting Ladies week. All the ladies have been suspiciously quiet on the details - must have had way too much fun! Huge thank you to Janet VanDeWinkle for organizing and hosting Kid's Weekend. The weather was awesome and all the kids had a great time. Really nice to see so many people enjoying our Club. I also want to mention Lou Garofalo did a great job handling the OD responsibilities on Kid's Weekend. It is one of the busier and more difficult weekends to manage. Please let Lou know you appreciate the extra work and dedication.

A side note about weekend work schedules: All members must pay attention to their work weekend obligations, particularly communications from the OD about the schedule details. The OD task is already difficult and tiring without the added work and stress of no-shows. We all realize there are times where disruptions and emergencies take priority, but please be courteous to your OD and communicate early and often if something prevents you from keeping your appointed work schedule. See you all at the Club! Glenn Nixon Rear Commodore North Channel Yacht Club

Thoughts From Acting NCYC Chaplain Greg Murray

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“Remember with me that all our days are one in a lifetime day. Let’s live it, beautifully, gratefully, and passionately. Today I choose Grace over impatience, laughter over worry, and beauty over negativity. I hope you will join me in this thought” First and foremost It will be hard to fill in as acting Chaplain for Art Brooks, I will always remember him to be a disciple, to witness and touch us in a way of taking care of all the needs of God’s Elect here at NCYC. I can only hope to be of some value to this great yacht club as Art was to NCYC. “May God Bless Susan Brooks and her immediate family, and may the families of the NCYC support you always” Since our last newsletter, Diane French’s brother Frederick E. Jasmund passed away on May 24 th 2019 unexpectedly while in Pennsylvania at age 73. All of us who knew him will surely miss his smile and cander. Please support Diane and her family while coping with her loss. May we reach out and pray for these families, and if you would like, I am sure it would be a blessing to them if you could send a card of condolence to remind them you are thinking of them.

A MESSAGE FROM THE GREAT I AM PUT YOUR HOPE IN ME and MY UNFAILING LOVE will rest upon you. Some of my children have forgotten how to Hope . They have been disappointed so many times by so many people that they don’t want to risk being let down by someone again. So they forge ahead stoically-living trying to solve their daily troubles and tribulations. Other people put their hope in problem solving medical treatments, the stock market, the lottery, and so on. But I challenge you to place your Hope Fully In Me , I Personally No matter what is happening in your life now, your story has an Amazingly Happy Ending. Though the way ahead may look dark to you, there is a brilliant, Everlasting Light at the end of your earthly journey. My Finished W ork on the Cross secured this Heavenly Hope for you, And it is Absolutely Guaranteed. Moreover, knowing that your story finishes well can fill your present journey with Joy. The more you put your Hope in Me, The more My Love-Light Shines upon you —brightening your day. Remember that I am with you continually, and I Myself Am your Hope!!! Author of Jesus Calling --- Sarah Young Scripture Readings A faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time. ---- Titus1:2 Know You Better Than You Know Yourself. Trust Me I Do Not Have The Ability To Lie.

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The July Luncheon will be at the club on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Please Bring a dish to pass. The August Luncheon will be at the club on August 15th, 2019.

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2019 FIRST MATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Shelley Sweier, President

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Colleen Braun, Vice President

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Kim Scicluna, Treasurer

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Norma Frame, Recording Secretary

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Ellen Alcazar, Corresponding Secretary

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Colleen Hall, Membership Director

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Dianne Corcoran, Social Director

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Jill Romatz, Boatique Director

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Linda Lutz, Publicity

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FIRST MATES MENTION JULY 2019

Hi Ladies:

Ladies week was a lot of fun as always with great food, fun and activities. Thank you to all that volunteered and helped to make it such a success. Children’s day was a huge success thanks to Janet Vanderwinkle and her team of helpers. The day couldn’t have gone better! Thanks again to all that had anything to do with making kid’s day so special. There were so many generous donations and great prizes! The First Mates 2019 Labor Day dinner “Southern Hospitality” will be on Sunday, September 1 st . Reservations should be sent to Colleen Braun by August 24 th . Please check the Beacon for further details. Please remember to participate in our 2019 community charitable project to support “Vets Returning Home.” The project donation box is in the clubhouse and donations will be accepted throughout the boating season.

Don’t forget to head on over to the Boatique and do some shopping!

Respectfully, Linda Lutz 2019 First Mates Publicity Director

Attention NCYC First Mates It’s time to elect our 2020 Board of Directors We are seeking candidates for the following positions:  Vice President  Treasurer  Recording Secretary  Corresponding Secretary If you are interested in running for any of these positions or need additional information, please contacting a member of the nominating committee. We will also be contacting members via phone. This is a great opportunity to get more involved in the Club. Thank you for your consideration,

Linda Pagel, Chairperson 586-242-0524

Cathy Jarvis 248-227-7151 Sandi Stroh 586-321-0513

Linda Burris 586-482-5394

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB FIRST MATES 2019 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT “VETS RETURNING HOME” A great big THANK YOU to our members that have already donated to this wonderful organization. We have an updated list of items below that are needed.

Updated items currently needed are:  Sugar  Powdered cream  Coffee – No pods or K-Cups, please  Water – cases  Koolaid – all flavors  Iced tea  Smart bus pass  Gift cards – such as Costco, McDonald’s, Subway, Panera, Tim Hortons, etc.  Cash donations are also welcome and can be given to any member of the First Mates Board of Directors Please contact Kim Scicluna at 586-944-8153 or Sandy Bower, 586-285-5606, Founder and Volunteer Director, for additional information.

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ORGANIZATION CHART 2019

NCYC Membership

Commodore Ian Blackburn

Commodore Past Randy Pagel

Commodore Vice Bill Calihan

Commodore Rear

Nixon Glenn

Secretary

Membership

Darryl Transportation Campbell

Fleet Captain

Supplies

Treasurer

Publications

Activities

Grounds Harbor & Tom Altobelli

John Clubhouse Sweier

Patty Mok Leslie Leitch

Brian Fringer

Tom Huntley

Ron Draper

Dale Hall

Frank Corcoran

Debbie Siwek

Committee Insurance Chairman P/C Tom McHugh

Committee Finance

Procedures Guidelines & Committee P/C Rick Romatz

Historian

Planning Forward Committee R/C Glenn

Committee Reserve Fund P/C Randy

Committee Nominating P/C Pat

Committee By Laws Frank Corcoran

P/C Paul Jarvis

Brian Fringer

Pagel

Carroll

Nixon

Janet Chairman Kids Day Vandewinkle

Chaplain

Peter Frame Arms Sergeant-at-

Terry Officer Safety

Recorder Board

Auditor

Leslie Leitch Master Harbor

Ann Malik Sue Mile Surgeons Fleet

Kevin Erin Rae Directors Youth

Co. LLC Bultynck &

Brian Roath

Art Brooks

Steinmacher

NCYC Photographer Membership

Major Sargent

Pins Burgees & Judy McHugh Manager

Delegate ABYA

Manager Clubhouse

IT Officer

P/C Randy Pagel

P/C Bill Hendricks

P/C Scott Bell

Ron Braun

2019 O.D. and Weekend Work Schedule If you cannot work your scheduled weekend, it is your responsibility to find a replacement

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4

5

NCYC Rendezvous

Big Smoke/ Surf & Turf

Fitting Out

ABYA

Kid's

GM Meeting May 24-27 T. Huntley

Dinner Dance May 31-June 2

Milliken June 7-9

Weekend June 21-23 L. Garofalo

June 14-16 P/C Watson

O.D.

Hrs.

P/C Pagel

Hrs.

D. Duvernay

Hrs.

Hrs.

Hrs.

Al Herr

8 Steve Murray 8 Bill Burkhardt

16 Don Shepperson 16 P/C Jim Angers

16 P/C Edgar Atnip

8 Dave Lockhart 8 Bob Carnaghi 16 Don Carnaghi

16 16 16 16 16

P/C William Bauer Nancy Thomas Melissa Winkler

16 Mike Riehl

16 Ron Kemp

8 Lee Angers

16 Mark Rathbone 16 Tim Idzikowski 16 Keith McGregor

16 Dave Gronbach 16 Jay Gronbach 16 Steve Scarpaci 8 Joe DeQuick 16 Kevin Verkest 16 Victoria Verkest 16 Nikki Werner

8 Whitney Angers

16 Ron Currie

Bryan Kenzie

16 Dennis Biel 16 Jordan Biel 8 Scott Oliver 16 Rex Oliver

16 Andrew Herzig 16 Aaron Garofalo 16 Joel Garofalo 16 Everitt Lancaster

Roman Kolodchin P/C Harley Burris

16 Samantha Richardson 16 P/C John Dickson

8 8

Vince Day

8 Gilbert Palmer 16 Mark Busch

16 16 16

John DeQuick

16 Danielle Biel-Grabenstein

16 David Lozon

Russell Greenfelder

16

Thomas Rathbone

David Remusat

16 Vinnie Scarpaci (Junior) 16 Breanna Scarpaci (Junior) 16 Lexi Verkest (Junior)

8 8 8

Janice Saur Jerry Krist

Andrea Grennan

16

Total

200

160

136

128

144

11

12

13

14

15

Ancient Mariner's

Concert Night

Kids Movie Night

Labor Day Weekend

Euchre Tournament/ Wine Tasting

Fund Raiser

Irish Pub Party

Poker Run

GM Meeting

Aug 2-4 C. Braun

Aug 9-11

Aug 16-18

Aug 23-25 V/C Calihan

Aug 30-Sept 2

O.D.

Hrs.

P/C McEvoy

Hrs.

D. Campbell

Hrs.

Hrs.

J. Sweier

Hrs.

Michael May

16 Jeff Edgerly 16 Chris McEvoy 8 Andy McEvoy 16 Russ Adams 16 JimMile 16 Ted Marini 16 Brian Malik 16 Larry Malik 16 Greg Criner

16 Janis DeGregory 16 Tim Zarzycki 8 Hytham Aljida 16 Terry Steinmacher 8 Mike Wonderly 16 Brian Michel 16 Dean Michel 16 Daniel Aitken 16 Michael Kelly 16 Tony Ellul

16 Mike DeNeve 16 P/C Ed McIntyre

16 James Lutz

16

Gerry Gostomski P/C Harley Burris Chris Morisette

8 Cathy D'Andrea 16 Debra Jacott 16 Leslie Leitch 16 Tony Simion 8 Tom Lisowski 16 Ken Lipowski

8 8

16 Otto Isbill

16 Frank Zrepskey 16 Ron LaRaia 16 Dave White 16 Mike Napior 8 Caitlin Calihan 8 McKenzie Calihan

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

Kevin Rae

Al Vercnocke Douglas Betts

Tom Loy

8 John Vandenbossche

Larry Aliotta

8 Arlene Scarpace

Brent Malik Lauren Malik

16 Dave Klicki

16 Charlie Cook 8 James Butler

8

Scott Bell

Alexa Cook Anna Cook

8

Patrick Hughes

16

Total

136

152

144

136

192

2019 O.D. and Weekend Work Schedule If you cannot work your scheduled weekend, it is your responsibility to find a replacement

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7

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9

10

Kid's

July 4th

Kid's

NCYC Rendezvous

Movie Night June 28-30 P/C McHugh

Holiday July 5-7

Movie Night July 12-14 C. Penzien

Float Down July 19-21

DYC

July 26-28 B. Fringer

O.D.

Hrs.

F. Corcoran

Hrs.

Hrs.

D. Hall

Hrs.

Hrs.

Ron Latowski

16 Roger Odette 16 Gerry Piccinin 16 Greg Brigman 16 Brian Roath 16 Dan Coburn 16 Dennis Alcazar 16 Austin Brigman

16 Dennis Pomeroy 16 Greg Shalagan 16 John Mantyk 16 Scott Goemmel 16 Tony Trocki 16 Brett Gatti 8 Tim Grennan 16 John Smyth

16 P/C Don Vanover 16 Greg Smith 16 Mike Davis 16 Gary Jialanella 16 Len Piecuch

16 Bob Fringer

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Terry Hart Pete Poirier Paul Kelton Rick Rzesut Dave Pelletier Ashley Pelletier Anthony McHugh

16 P/C John Anderson

16 16 16 16 16 16 16

16 John Wyss

16 Rodney Soenen 16 Scott Greenfelder

16 Al Douglas 16 Diane French 16 David Koch

16 Bert Skibinski

8 Bill Rose

16 Thomas Adamowski

8 Tim O'Brien 8 James Hogan

P/C Hugh Vestal

P/C Pat Carroll

8 Jeff Bradford 16 Mike Bradford

16

8

Ben Carroll

8

John Zych

16

Total

152

144

128

136

128

16

17

18

19

20

NCYC Rendezvous

CMDR's Fishing

Smoke on the Water

Haul-Out

Lexington

Derby & Fish Fry

Rib Cookoff

Island Time

GM Meeting

Sept 6-8 D. Siwek

Sept 13-15 R/C Nixon

Sept 20-22 P/C Romatz

Sept 27-29 R. Draper

Oct 4-6

O.D.

Hrs.

Hrs.

Hrs.

Hrs.

T. Altobelli

Hrs.

TomMartin Al Durand

8 Bill Edens

16 JimWunderlich 16 P/C Bill Hendricks

8 Pat Sullivan 8 Jim Biewer 8 Steve Popkie

16 Jim Schebil 16 Mark Schoen 16 Bob Breuhan 16 Greg Murray 16 Bob Swatosh 16 Rocky Richards 16 Scott Stay 16 Steve Tampa 16 Greg Wojtalik

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16 Steve Marten 8 Don Allar 16 Dave Hines 8 David Koch 8 Kim Scicluna 8 Peter Frame 16 KimMiedema 16 P/C Chuck Stroh 16 James Gierlach

16 16

Thurston Dean

16 Ed Romatz

Mike Linden Bob Marin

8 Robert Mann 8 Tom Powers 16 Shelby Romatz 16 Chris Strzyzewski 16 Michelle Strozeski 16 Philip Maniaci 8 Bill Frederiksen 16 Debra Quinn

16 Janet Van DeWinkle

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16 John Tucker 8 Don Ruma

16 16 16 16 16 16

Samantha DeGregory

John Hickey Bob Buwalda Glen Wagner Jeffrey Rose

16 Katherina Hickey 16 Mark Snethkamp

16 Mike Oliver

16 16 16

Timothy Mazurek

Rebekah Pawelczyk

8 Steve Criner

Steve Kuhr

16

Rick Brown

Casimer Klapec Brendan Romatz

8 8

Total

144

152

176

144

144

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John & Bev Anderson

Colleen & Ron Braun, John & Shelley Sweier, Harley & Linda Burris, Bob & Patty Watson

May 19-24

Tony & Sharon Simion

May 27-31 Darryl & Josette Campbell

June 2-7 June 9-14 June 16-31

Kim & Tony Scicluna

Jerry Krist & Irene Martin, Brigida & Pat Sullivan

Diane Marten & Marie Pepin

LADIES WEEK

June 23-28 June 30-July5

Bob & Brian Freiger Colleen & Ron Braun

Dennis & Janet Pomeroy

Tim Grennan & Paul & Cathy Jarvis

July 7-12

Nicole & Scott Greenfelder

July 14-19 Leslie Leitch & Patty Mok July 21-26 Frank & Diane Corcoran

John & Shelly Sweier

July 28-Aug 2 Aug 4-9

Ken & Kay Smith

Harley & Linda Burris

Aug 11-16 Aug 18-23 Aug 25-30 Sept 2-6 Sept 8-13 Sept 15-20 Sept 22-27

John & Shelley Sweier

Ron & Collleen Braun

Pagel/Kemp Gary Barnard

Piccini/Odette

Hugh Vestel & Bob Marin

Pat & Russ Adams

Jim & Sue Mile

Steve & Diane Marten Glen & Shelia Nixon

Ron & Jeanine Kemp

Nixon Team

Tony Ellul & Roman Kolodchin Any Questions, Please call Ron Braun 586-306-3531, 586-242-9698 or Email CRBRAUN10@COMCAST.NET

Sept 29-Oct 4 Tom & Judy McHugh

North Channel Yacht Club 2019 Calendar of Events January 19 Commodore’s Ball March 8 – 10 ABYA Spring Rendezvous Midland March 10 Blessing of the Fleet at Mariner’s Church April 13 Elite Brigade April 20 Elite Brigade April 27 Elite Brigade May 4 Elite Brigade May 5 First Mates Fashion Show May 11 First Spring Work Party May 18 Second Spring Work Party May 24 – 27

Opening Weekend Fitting Out (OD: Tom Huntley) 24 - Kids Movie Night 25 - First Mates Patio Party OD & Weekday Manager Meeting General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Pig Roast Dinner – 6:00 PM 26 - Pride of Michigan Flag Raising Ceremony 1:00 PM Complimentary Luncheon following Ceremony Father Steve Blessing of the Fleet 3:00 PM ABYA Dinner Dance (OD: P/C Pagel) RENDEZVOUS Milliken (OD: Dave DuVernay) Big Smoke (Scotch & Cigars) (OD: P/C Bob Watson) Surf & Turf

May 31- June 2

June 7 – 9

June 14 – 16

June 16 – 21 Ladies Week (Week Manager: Diane Marten) June 21 -23 Kid’s Weekend (OD: Lou Garofalo) June 27 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB June 28 – 30 OPEN (OD: P/C Tom McHugh) 29 - Kids Movie Night July 5- 7 Fourth of July Celebration (OD: Frank Corcoran) July 12 – 14 OPEN (OD: Chuck Penzien) 13 - Kids Movie Night JULY 18 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB

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North Channel Yacht Club 2019 Calendar of Events

July 19 – 21

Float Down (OD: Dale Hall)

July 26 – 28 RENDEZVOUS DYC (OD: Brian Fringer) July 29 – Aug 2 Commodore Cruise – Lake Erie August 2 – 4

Ancient Mariners Fundraiser (OD: Colleen Braun) Irish Pub Party (OD: P/C Brian McEvoy) ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB

August 9 – 11 AUGUST 15 August 16 – 18

16- Concert (OD: Darryl Campbell) 17- Poker Run

August 23 – 25 Euchre Tournament (OD: V/C Bill Calihan) Wine Tasting 24 - Kids Movie Night August 30 – Sept. 2 Labor Day Weekend (OD: John Sweier) 31 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Meet the Candidates P/C Beer Bust after Meeting hot dogs/hamburgers 31 - Kids Movie Night 1 - First Mates Dinner September 6 – 8 RENDEZVOUS Lexington (OD: Debbie Siwek) September 9 ABYA GMM First Mates Dinner September 13 – 15 Commodore’s Fishing Derby & Fish Fry (OD: R/C Glenn Nixon) SEPTEMBER 19 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB September 20 – 22 SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ COOK OFF (OD: P/C Rick Romatz) September 27 – 29 OPEN (OD: Ron Draper) October 4 – 6 Haul Out Weekend (OD: Tom Altobelli) 5 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM 5 - Haul Out Dinner 6 - First Mates Haul Out Breakfast October 12 Fall Work Party October 19 Fall Work Party

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Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Past Commodore

Bill Calihan Glenn Nixon Randy Pagel Brian Fringer Frank Corcoran Tom Huntley John Sweier Debbie Siwek Ron Draper Darryl Campbell Leslie Leitch Brian Roath Dale Hall

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BOD/XMAS Rosie O’Grady’s 6:30 Meeting/ 7:30 Dinner BOD Meeting Location: Rosie O’Grady’s 30400 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48047

NCYC 2019 Appointments and Committees Fleet Captain- Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok Board Recorder- Brian Roath Commodore’s Sign- Kevin Verkest Incoming Rendezvous’ – Leslie Leitch Acting Chaplain – Greg Murray Sergeant-At-Arms- Peter Frame Club House Manager- Ron Braun IT Officer- P/C Bill Hendricks Safety Officer- Terry Steinmacher Photographer- Membership Fleet Surgeon- Sue Mile & Anne Malik Youth Director – Kevin & Erin Rae Kids day Chair- Janet Van De Winkle Historian – P/C Paul Jarvis Sergeant Major – P/C Scott Bell Mainland Wells/Winter Storage- Tim O’Brien Island Flowers – Bev Shoen and Janet Van De Winkle Burgees/Flags/Pins- Judy McHugh ABYA Delegate – P/C Randy Pagel Clubhouse Cleaner- Robin & Derick Zinyk Grounds Keeper- Tom Stackpoole Caterer- Tom Comford

Insurance Committee P/C Tom McHugh, Chairman P/C Bob Watson P/C Randy Pagel Anthony McHugh By Laws Committee Frank Corcoran, Chairman P/C Jim Angers P/C Rick Romatz P/C Tom McHugh (as Parliamentarian) Renee McEvoy V/C Bill Calihan

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Cash Reserve Fund (Voted by Membership) P/C Randy Pagel, Chairman Bryan Kenzie 1 st year Brian Malik 2 nd year Mike Wonderly 3 rd year Guidelines & Polic P/C Rick Romatz, Chairman P/C Hugh Vestal P/C Tom McHugh P/C Brian McEvoy P/C Chuck Stroh P/C Harley Burris Larry Malik Art Brooks Cheryl Swatosh Forward Planning R/C Glenn Nixon, Chairman P/C Rick Romatz Brian Roath

Don Ruma Ben Carroll Tom Altobelli John Zych Finance Committee Brian Fringer, Chairman P/C Hugh Vestal Darryl Campbell Steve Marten Nominating Committee PC Pat Carroll, Chairman PC Brian McEvoy PC Bill Hendricks Diane French Carla Verkest Pat Adams

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MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

2019 Well Seniority List BY WELL

BY DATE

Well No. Name

Since 6/1/15

Name

Since 1992 2003 2006

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Greg Criner Charles Herr

Charles Herr Bob Marin Bill Hendricks

1992

Brian McEvoy 2008 Jeff Edgerly 2009

Ron Kemp

3/26/07

John Dickson

4/2/07

John Dickson 4/2/07

Terry Hart 4/26/11

Larry Malik

4/7/07

Lou Garofolo Bob Marin

2012 2003

Brian McEvoy 2008

Jeff Edgerly Terry Hart Mark Busch Lou Garofolo

2009

Steve Marten 2013 Bill Hendricks 2006

4/26/11 5/10/11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Brian Malik Larry Malik Ron Kemp

6/7/14 4/7/07 3/26/07

2012

Steve Marten 2013 Ian Blackburn 4/3/14

Mark Busch 5/10/11

Brian Malik Brent Malik Greg Criner

6/7/14 4/29/15 6/1/15

Brent Malik

4/29/15

Ian Blackburn 4/3/14 Dave Gronbach 2016 Tom McHugh 4/29/19 Dennis Biel 4/30/19 Tom Altobelli 4/18/18

Dave Gronbach 2016

Tom Altobelli

4/18/18

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Tom McHugh 4/29/19

Dennis Biel

4/30/19

(R ev. 4/30/19)

MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

JIM BUTLER (wells 2-6) DEBBIE SIWEK (wells 2-6) PC JOHN ANDERSON

MICHAEL LINDEN BRIAN ROATH

PC RANDY PAGEL (wells 2-6)

PC RICK ROMATZ

RC BILL CALIHAN (wells 2-6)

RICHARD RAYMOND SCOTT GREENFELDER

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

JOHN ZYCH BRETT GATTI TONY TROCKI VINCE DAY

KEVIN RAE (wells 2-6)

KATHERINA HICKEY MELISSA WINKLER

(Rev. 6/26/19)

MEMBERS: BE ADVISED THESE LISTS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK WITH TIM O’BRIEN (obrienandobrien@wowway.com) FOR CURRENT INFORMATION.

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Must be a Member of the Club and at least 18 years old Pays $10.00/Hour Plus an Equal share of all tips for the night Currently seeking for: Labor Day Weekend August 30-Sept. 2 Haul Out October 4-6 All interested please contact NCYC Secretary Frank Corcoran Reply to: mailto:secretary@ncyconline.com?subject=Junior Bartenders

1 ST PLACE PRIZE TDB 2 ND PLACE PRIZE TBD

Center consoles, pontoons, jet boats. Dinghies allowed but may take longer to get to each stop. Try getting on a friend’s boat – will help docking boats at each location.

10:30 AM Registration & first card @ NCYC with specialty drink 11:15 AM Depart for 2 nd stop @ Dale & Colleen Hall’s (7378 Flamingo St.) 1:00 PM Depart for 3 rd stop @ the Raft Restaurant 2:45 PM Depart for 4 th stop @ Windmill Pointe Yacht Club 4:30 PM Return to NCYC for 5 th card Dinner & Band

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NCYC CONCERT

AUGUST 16 th – 8 p.m. – Midnight $25.00 PER PERSON (for concert) $5.00 Nacho Plate (served at 10:00 p.m.)

RESERVATIONS: Jill Romatz- 586-265-7793- rromatz69@comcast.net Mail Check to: 28312 Emerald Ct. Chesterfield, MI 48047

E u c h r e T o u r n a m e n t

When: Saturday, August 24 th at 7PM (Check in begins at 6:30PM) Cost: $10 per person Quarters for Euchres and reneges Cash prizes for 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place Quarter prize pay out No Partners Required!!!!! Please bring an appetizer to share Registration: call or email Gary Jialanella by August 17 th (330) 256-3671 garyj450@yahoo.com

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When:

Friday, May 24th Saturday, June 29th Saturday, July 13th Saturday, August 24th Saturday, August 31st

We will be sending the movie title the week prior to the showing in a fan out.

Sponsored by the First Mates Hosted by Erin & Kevin Rae

Music by the

Saturday August 10th No reservation or cover charge to attend Donations will be accepted & late night snacks will be sold to cover the cost of the event

By-Laws, Board, Policy, and Traditions What are they, what’s the difference, why do we have them? Ron Draper NCYC Director, Publications June 1, 2019 By-Laws The By-Laws of the North Channel Yacht Club are a legal document, and exist primarily to define our Club as a single legal entity so it can relate to various private and government institutions and agencies. Secondarily, By-Laws provide a roadmap for our Club’s government, activities and actions. The By-Laws are a legally binding agreement between the Club and the Members and between the Club and other Institutions and Government agencies. By-Laws provide an outline for how our Club will operate as an organization. Our status as a Not for Profit Organization requires us to keep a record of them and abide by the provisions contained in them. The By-Laws ensure the Club is consistent in its governmental conduct and organization, even though the Officers and Directors change year to year. The By-Laws ensure next year’s Flag and Board will follow the same rules as this year’s Flag and Board. It would be appropriate to think of the By-Laws as compared to the Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation or the Charter of a City, or the Constitution of our Country. By-Laws can be amended; however, it requires a 2/3 Vote of the Membership and the amendment process is burdensome by design. Examples of private and government agencies with interest in our By-Laws: • The IRS is interested in certain aspects of the By-Laws to grant and maintain our Not for Profit tax status, see ARTICLE II. last phrase, among others. • The State of Michigan is interested in our organization’s By-Laws as it relates to the lease of Bottom Land to maintain our East Harbor. • The State of Michigan is interested in our organization’s By-Laws as it relates to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to maintain our MLCC Club License to sell alcohol. • Our Bank and Insurance Company are interested in our By-Laws as it relates to our ability to maintain bank accounts and insure our property. • St. Clair County Health Department is interested in our By-Laws as it relates to our maintaining a commercial kitchen and serving food for recompence. Without good By-Laws we couldn’t have any of these things. Interestingly, the largest part of our By-Laws is ARTICLE VII. NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, BALLOTING AND MEETINGS, with a total of 13 Sections. This is to ensure a fair and equitable Government in the Club and to ensure compliance with standards found in State and Federal election procedures.

What then is the Policy? To understand the Club Policy, it’s important to first understand the Board of Directors. By-Laws ARTICLE VI. GOVERNMENT Section 1 and ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES Section 5. Board of Directors, combined, define the Board of Directors and has vested the BOD with the entire government, control and management of the Club. It is under these By-Law Sections that the Board of Directors has written, maintains, and enforces the Club Policy. The Club Policy is a set of rules that maintain the common enjoyment of the Club and it serves as a basis to avoid conflict in general behavior. The Board of Directors may amend the Club Policy without a vote of the Membership. The Policy is flexible by design, it can be amended quickly as conditions change and as issues arise. Government agencies and other Institutions are generally not interested in our Policy. For instance, no government agency cares if we allow dogs on the Island or how we assign boat wells, sleeping rooms, or how we handle work weekend hours, or other behavioral issues; these are the types of things found in the Policy. It should be noted here that any change in Policy is first reviewed and approved by the Club Policy Committee to ensure it’s in compliance with the By-Laws. No Policy may contradict a By-Law. For the most part, By-Laws relate to duties and responsibilities of the Club as a whole, Policy relates to duties and responsibilities of individual Members. The By-Laws and Policy are equally enforceable and a Member violation of either document is no more or less enforceable than the other. This brings us to Traditions Traditions are things our Club and Members do as a matter of enjoying and passing down to future Members certain customary principles and beliefs that define our Club’s social culture. That’s a fancy way of saying we do certain things because we always have, and we like it that way. In a very real sense though, the North Channel Yacht Club sometimes seems to have more Traditions than By-Laws or Policies, and in some instances may appear to elevate them above the By-Laws or Policy. While not officially recognized or enforceable, it’s the Traditions that make our Club the family-oriented group of people it is. To coin a phrase from the modern lexicon, the Traditions are the glue that hold our Club together. We may fight like cats and dogs over the By-Laws and Policy, but when the Flag raises on the Sunday before Memorial Day, we’re all in agreement and get a lump in our throat and would take to the floor anyone who disagrees. That’s what a Tradition is. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll see more on Traditions as we’re making an effort to document and make available a list of the coveted Club Traditions. Hope this helps, Ron

North Chann North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting 09 May 2019 Call to Order Commodore, Ian Blackburn Commodore Ian Blackburn called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was held at Rosie O’Grady’s of Chesterfield MI. Roll Call Secretary, Frank Corcoran F LAG O FFICERS Present Absent Commodore Ian Blackburn x Vice Commodore Bill Calihan x Rear Commodore Glenn Nixon x D IRECTORS Transportation Darryl Campbell X Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli x Activities Tom Huntley x Treasurer Brian Fringer X Excused Publications Ron Draper x Secretary Frank Corcoran x Membership Debbie Siwek x Supplies Dale Hall x Club House John Sweier x I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE Randy Pagel x A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain Leslie Leach x Excused Board Recorder Brian Roath x Pledge of Allegiance All Approval of Agenda All MOTION: Moved by Darryl Campbell and seconded by Tom Altobelli to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Approval of Meeting Minutes All MOTION: Moved by P/C Randy Pagel and seconded by V/C Bill Calihan to approve the April 14 2019 Board meeting minutes. Motion Carried

Commodore’s Comments

Commodore, Ian Blackburn

I can’t believe we are already May 9 th and the Elite Brigades’ are behind us. I would like to thank everyone who attended the Elite Brigade, there was much accomplished, and we certainly have talented and dedicated members. I am looking forward to the two Work Parties as there is still much to do. I would like to thank everyone on the Board for their efforts during the past four months. An amazing amount of work was accomplished to ready NCYC for the upcoming season. I would like each of you to

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know that I am grateful that you are part of the 2019 Board. Thank you. I am also looking forward to the Memorial Day weekend. It will be packed with fun events, meetings and getting acquainted with the new members. But let’s not forget that the main reason for this weekend is to pay homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

Vice-Commodore’s Comments

Vice Commodore, Bill Calihan

Even with the lousy weather we’ve had for the last several weeks, the members pulled together to accomplish a lot. We still have many things to get done before opening weekend, but I feel confident that we will meet our goal. On another note, by now most of you know that the Concorde Inn, Clinton Twp is being sold and converted into a Senior Living center. You also probably know that Terri and I had been planning to hold the 2020 Commodores ball at that facility. They are honoring only contracts through August of this year. We will get our full deposit back and move on. We have been looking for a place that can meet NCYC’s needs and feel that we have found such a place. When we get a contract signed, I will let everyone know where we are holding the ball. I hope to see all of you Saturday at the island

Rear-Commodore’s Comments

Rear Commodore, Glenn Nixon

 Still a ton of work to do the next two weekends, looking forward to a big turnout and hope for dry weather  Thanks to Malik brothers for welding and repairing the rail on A-dock along the North Channel and partial fix for the rail on battleship row  All the mulch for around the clubhouse, landscape timbers and mulch for the new play area is hauled to the island.  Sign project is progressing o Material from the old sign have been hauled away and disposed of o New sign is delivered and mounted - additional installation will take place this Saturday, Kevin will be there Treasurer, Brian Fringer Treasurer Brian Fringer advises there is not a lot to report yet on the financials as expenses are just rolling in. Our cash position is at 310k and that is after the first leg of the seawall and the siding. If anyone has specific questions on the financial package please e-mail them to Brian. Brian needs the directors to send their expense detail from the bank during the first week of the month to ensure proper expense allocation. If there is any questions regarding the specific GL codes you should be using please let Brian know. If any director has not gone to Fifth Third to sign their signature cards please do so. Brian spoke with Janice at Bultynck & CO this week. We are still on track to have the taxes and review completed by the 15 th . o Landscaping and wiring awaiting some dryer weather  Excited about opening weekend in a few short weeks Financial Report

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Motion: Moved by Dale Hall and seconded by Debbie Siwek to approve the Financial Report. Motion Carried.

ABYA Report

P/C Randy Pagel

The ABYA Spring Fundraiser Dinner Dance is being well received by the ABYA membership. Should be a great turnout and would like to see a good representation of NCYC members. I still have tickets left to sell our members, so please see me. Event date is May 31 st -June 2 nd . The Chili cookoff for the Homeless Vets on Sunday, April 28 th was very successful. ABYA raised $4000 for the Vets at this event

Correspondence All Commodore Ian Blackburn read a request from the Water Warriors requesting a lunch stop on the island for their poker run on June 26, 2019.

Motion : Moved by P/C Randy Page and seconded by Ron Draper to grant permission for the Water Warriors to come to the island for their lunch stop on June 26. Motion Carried.

Commodore Ian Blackburn read a letter from the Port Dover Yacht club requesting that NCYC match the 1.50 per foot charge (which is the charge at their club) for their members when visiting the island. A decision was made by the board to maintain our current dockage rates and policies.

CURRENT BUSINESS Activities –

Tom Huntley Tom advised that two of the three paid bartenders are confirmed for Memorial Day weekend and he is working on the third.

Clubhouse

John Sweier

John advised that the fire extinguisher certification is scheduled for May 14, the spider spray is scheduled for May 17 and the club house cleaning crew is scheduled for May 19 or 20. John also advised that he is working on scheduling the carpet cleaning and waxing of the tile floors.

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Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli Tom advised the board that Jays service out of Lapeer will be servicing our porta john on the mainland and continue to do so once per month. The club will be direct billed at a cost of $50.00 per month. Tom also updated the board on the progress of the cement work for the grill pads and advised that the work will be completed at the upcoming work party this weekend.

Membership

Debbie Siwek

Debbie advised that copies of the newly revised membership applications will be kept behind the bar. Debbie presented Commodore Ian Blackburn with the new register for the Yacht Clubs of America and advised that will also be kept behind the bar. Debbie advised that she deposited $14, 875 today frommembership dues and will let Treasurer Brian Fringer know the deposit has been made. Debbie described a situation of a member who paid his dues but the check was returned for non- sufficient funds. She has tried to contact the member however her calls have not been returned and Debbie feels that she has made every effort to communicate with and get payment from the member.

Motion: Moved by Tom Altobelli and seconded by VC Bill Calihan to expel the member not in good standing according to Article 5 section 2 on page 78 of the club policies. Motion Carried.

Debbie also advised that she will get flowers for the new members to be presented at the business meeting.

Publications:

Ron Draper

Ron advised that the rosters are currently at the printer. He also led a discussion about making the roster available in a digital form either as part of the Beacon or the club website. It was agreed that it was a good idea if a login was required to gain access for security reasons.

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Secretary No Report

Frank Corcoran

Supplies – Dale Hall Dale advised that all bar taps have been cleaned. Delivery of kegs and liquor has been started for the opening weekend. He also advised that the Coke wands will be calibrated for the spring opening this weekend. Darryl Campbell Fin 1 (workboat) was launched ahead of schedule to facilitate anticipation of an appreciable amount of supplies for the grooming and improvement of our club. The handicap lift will not be installed until a later date due to the size and volume of the goods and equipment to be hauled. Fin 2 (Blue top) will be launched sometime around the middle of May as it is going through the usual repairs and maintenance. Fin 3 (the aluminum Stanley) has been getting quite a workout since its launch. However, it is a repeated request that some caution be taken when using it as Fin 3 has received damage in a number of areas and its use as our primary transportation will leave it a poor appearing representative to our beautiful club. I would like to thank those who set a great example and took the time to clean the boat up after the work party Saturday…….it was a mess. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind fixing the Finrunners but those funds would be better used elsewhere in the club Transportation –

Fleet Captain –

Leslie Leitch

We will be talking to Ross at DYC on Monday, so we can get an idea of the number of wells since they are now open. Then we can send out a Fan Out, although, we have received some request already. Fleet Captain’s.

Les and Patty

OLD BUSINESS

By Laws Discussion A high level summary of the By Laws revisions has been prepared for Commodore Ian Blackburn to review at the general membership meeting on opening weekend.