Spring’shere, Summer’sNot…Water’sUp, Temperature’s Down.
It’s stillWindy, you say?Can I just getmyBoat in theWater??Ok, I
just had to get all of that out of my system. Let’s get theParty
Started!!!
Our ownBandof Brothers, theEliteBrigade, have comeandgone
already this yearmaking theirmark for the rest of us to follow.
They’ve readied theheavy choresandwhat’s left is putting the
sparkle in theGemwe call NorthChannel.My thanksgoesout toall
of youwhohavemade the call for theEliteBrigade.
It’s not always comfortablewithwind chill andovercast skies. A necessity though to clear the
way for cleaning, rakingandplanting. Every jobneeds tobedoneand thismembership rises to
theoccasion for the final ‘MissionAccomplished’.My thanks to thoseof youwhohavewielded
rakes and shovels, cleanser and rags, polishingand tidying. It just shows thepridewe have in
thisClubof ours. It affirms the senseof ownership toa place that weholddear toour hearts.
Memorial Dayweekend, NCYC’SFittingOut Party, is soon tobeuponus. It’s traditionallya
partyweekend for NorthChannel witheveryone jockeying for space to tieup.We areall aware
of thedemand for dockage in theEast Harbor. Space is at apremiumand raftingof boats is
not unheardof. Pleasebe considerateof all of ourmemberswhen takinga slip. If possibleand
boat sizemakes it feasible, consider takinga spot on theWest endof the Island. It’s hard to
anticipatehow crowdedwewill be for thisweekend. NorthChannel adheres toa ‘NoMember
Left Behind’ policy. If thisweekend, or any other for thatmatter, you cannot finda place to tie
uppleasecall theManager onDuty. TheClubhousephone is 810-794-0000.WeWILL
accommodateourmembers. This year, with thewater level beingup, dockageoneither side
of the Island shouldnot beaproblem. It goeswithout saying that on these kindsof weekends,
it’s a ‘MembersOnly’ time. Let’s bringour guestson less busy days.
As youmay havenoticed from theFanOuts in your email, NCYCSteer Roast ismakinga
comeback this year. Remember theBeef Float on the Finrunner?TheCookingof theBeef in
our custompit?Or theCarvingof theBeef withour very ownSignof theBeefCarver! Food
handlingandpreparation is, as always,maintainedwith thehighest healthand safety
standards. This is a dinner that I am fondof not only for theBeef but the funand festivity that
goesalongwith it. I encourageall to attend. Pleasemake your reservationsearly tomake it
easier for thosewhoareplanning it for us.
