FEBRUARY 2016 BEACON

Beacon North Channel Yacht Club

February 2016

February Contents

From the Editor

3 5 7 9

Commodore’s Comments Vice Commodore’s Comments Rear Commodore’s Comments

Chaplin Art Brooks Organization Chart Ancient Mariners First Mates Mention Fleet Rendezvous

10 11 13 15 18 21 22 25 26 28 29 31 32 37

Club Recipes

2016 Event Calendar

Weekday Manager Schedule O.D. Weekend Work Schedule

Mainland Well List 2015 Spirit Award

2015 Member of the Year B.O.D. Meeting Minutes

Items For Sale

From the Editor…

The Commodore’s Ball was a blast and we welcome our new Commodore Chuck Stroh and his first lady Sandy! The member work weekend schedule is filling up fast, so please remember to contact our Secretary Tom Martin to sign up. Look inside this issue for the up and coming events: First-Mates Fashion Show, Fleet Save The Date, ABYA Spring Rendezvous, and 2015 Spirit Award & Member of the Year. Please enjoy! See you soon, Brent Malik Director, Publications

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Commodores Comments…

First, and most importantly, I ask each of you to do as Sandi and I have, to keep your thoughts and prays with Joey Maniaci, son of members Philip and Joni for his recovery. Good time had by all!!! That is my assessment of the 2016 Commodore’s Ball. Sandi and I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all that attended the wonderful NCYC tradition with us. What a great venue with awesome food, music and fun. It takes so many friends and family to make this event a success and I thank each and every one of them who helped us. I hope that you have all heard PC Brian McEvoy’s choices for Member of the Year, PC Bob & Patti Watson and Spirit Award winners, PC Rick & Jill Romatz, both couples have earned their recognition. The work weekend dates are filling quickly. Please contact Secretary Tom Martin to save the dates you prefer before he has to spread the remaining membership across the remaining openings. We are still in need of a few week managers as well. Please contact PC Harley Burris to support the club and take one of the remaining weeks. Get a few friends and make it an event. We still have winter opportunities to share with fellow NCYC members. We have the monthly bowling at Total Sports. We can also support NCYC PC & current Commodore of ABYA Rick Romatz at the March rendezvous at Midland. The more members that attend the more fun we

have. Come join us for a great time. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Commodore Chuck Stroh

Vice Commodores Comments…

The Commodores Ball has come and gone and I want to thank Commodore Chuck Stroh and his wife Sandi for the fine time everyone had at their ball. The food and drink were excellent and a good time was had by all. February is upon us, but the winter of last year is nowhere to be found. Even with the mild winter, the water levels remain high and should provide us with another stellar boating season in 2016. As we wait for this season’s launch, the NCYC board is busy with this year’s projects and expenditures. The bar renovation is at the top of the list, with many hours still needed to complete this project. If the weather stays mild, we can resume work on the project in mid to late March. With spring fast on the way, it’s time to remind all members to make a point of attending one or more of our elite Brigade work parties. We always have plenty to do and there is no better way to create new and refresh old friendships by working together on a club project. Don’t be afraid of getting involved, you’ll most likely enjoy it. VC Pat

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Rear Commodores Comments…

The Commodore’s Ball took place on January 23 rd and a good time was had by all. Commodore Chuck and Sandi put together a party that everyone will remember, great food, great entertainment and lots of fun. As I look out my office window and see winter at its best with a balmy 14 degrees, listening to the winter wind blasting cold into everything outdoors and pushing its way through cracks and crevices into the warm indoors. It is only natural that you think about spring and our Elite Brigade visits to the Island to begin the “awakening” of the NCYC Clubhouse and grounds. A little less than 3 months we will be planning our boating season again. I am looking forward to seeing the new bar area at our club under the management team of Ron Kemp and Ed Romatz. Please mark your calendars and be part of the team to bring our clubhouse and grounds back to life for another fantastic boating season. The first Elite Brigade is Saturday, April 16, 2016. Look forward to seeing you there. R/C Randy Pagel

AMessage From Chaplain Art Brooks…

YOWAN, MARIE C., age 74, passed away on January 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William E. Yowan. Dear mother of Gary Yowan, Sandy (Ed) Gulick and the late Glenn (Twin brother of Gary). Dear grandmother of Eddie, Tommy and Kaitlyn. Dear sister of the late Joseph Braun and Eileen Cato. Graduate of St. Xavier Academy ( Mississippi). Avid boater and member of North Channel Yacht Club and member of Red Hats.

During the past month, there were the deaths of a former member, Walt Heid and longtime member Marie Yowan, who suffered with several heart attacks. Please remember them and their families in your prayers. Due to the lack of notifications, it is assumed that the membership is on a healthy course. The following is a prayer that may be consoling to our members in need. May the love of God give you peace,

May the love of friends give you comfort, May the love of your dear one remain In your heart And give you strength through The difficult days ahead. Amen

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There were 7 people at the January Business Meeting. There were 22 people at the January Luncheon at Jimmy D’s. Next Business Meeting is February 9, 2016 at the Moose Lodge at 1:00 P.M. The February Luncheon will be February 18, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Double D’s Bar & Grill, 240 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens, Mi., formerly Paul’s River House. Archie Archibald Ancient Mariners President Fair Winds, Calm Seas.

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FirstMatesMention February 2016

Ladies,

The 2016 First Mates membership letters will be arriving this month. This is our notification for both renewal and recruitment of new members. Annual dues are $20. If you have any questions regarding all our organization, please feel free to contact Cathy Jarvis, Membership Director and/or Linda Pagel, Vice President / Membership Mentor. (1) Please remember that your response is used to update the 2016 First Mates Roster, so take a moment to review update your information. The 2016 Fashion Show and Social is scheduled for April 30th. We’ll be hosting this event in the Main Room (First floor) at Avante. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to the Committee Chairs: Debbie Siwek and Diane French (2) . Your assistance and talents are welcomed. Please feel free to invite your friends and family to this fun filled event. Reservations will be taken by Diane Marten. Please look for future fan outs and flyers with more details. Our next membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 28th in the NCYC Clubhouse. All are welcome, please come and share your time and talents with us. Mark your calendar for this year’s Ladies Week, planned for June 12 through 17 on our beautiful island. Sandi Stroh has a fun filled week planned. This is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy and meet the other ladies of the island.

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North Channel Yacht Club 2016 Calendar of Events

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January 23 rd , Commodore’s Ball

February 5 th , 6 th , 7 th , Edgerly & Malik Snowmobile Trip

March 13 th , Blessing of the Fleet at Mariner’s Church

March 18 th thru 20 th , ABYA Spring Rendezvous Midland

April 16 th , Elite Brigade

April 23 rd , Elite Brigade

April 30 th , Elite Brigade

April 30 th , First Mates Fashion show

May 7 th , Elite Brigade

May 14 th , Spring Work Party

May 21 st , Spring Work Party

May 27 th thru 30 th , Opening Weekend Fitting Out

28 th First Mates Patio Party

28 th General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM

28 th Fitting Out Dinner (Vanover)

29 th Pride of Michigan

29 th Flag Raising Ceremony 1:00 PM

29 th Complimentary Lunch following ceremony

29 th Father Steve Blessing of the NCYC fleet 3:00 PM

June 4 th , ABYA Dinner Dance

June 11 th , Chilling Out (Open)

June 13 th thru 17 TH Ladies week (Stroh)

June 18 th , Kids / Family Day (Blackburn & Pepin)

June 25 th , Rendezvous TBD (Nixon)

July 1 st thru 4 th Weekend

2 nd Build Cardboard Boats

3 rd Cardboard Boat Races

3 rd , Cookout

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North Channel Yacht Club 2016 Calendar of Events

July 8 th , Concert at the Club (Romatz)

July 16 th , Maumee Rendezvous (Nixon)

July 18 th thru 20 th incoming Rendezvous

10 boats Ohio Group

July 23 rd , Chilling Out (Open)

July 30 th , Ancient Mariner’s Event

August 6 th , Float Down (Carnaghi & Dickson)

August 8 th thru 12 th , Commodore’s Cruise Lake Cumberland KY

August 13 th Chilling Out (or Float Down Rain Date)

August 16 th Selfridge incoming

August 20 th , Karaoke (Vanover)

Sandpoint incoming rendezvous 15 boats

August 24 Lions incoming

August 27 th , St. Clair Rendezvous (Nixon)

September 2 nd thru 5 th , Labor Day Weekend

3 rd General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM – Meet the Candidates

3 rd P/C Beer Bust after the meeting

4 th First Mates Dinner

September 10 th , Commodore’s Golf outing (Romatz)

September 12 th ABYA General Membership Meeting (GLCC) First Mates Dinner

September 17 th , Smoke On The Water (Hart & Glick)

September 24 th , 2016 Chilling Out (Open)

October 1 st , Pot Luck (Swan / Pagel)

October 7 th thru 9 th , Haul Out Weekend

8 th General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM

8 th Bake Sale Auction (during the election results meeting break) (French)

8 th Election Results (With lots of bell ringing)

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8 th Haul Out Dinner (Siwek Girls)

9 th First Mates Haul Out Breakfast

October 15 th , Fall Work Party

October 22 nd , Fall Work Party

November 12 th , General Membership Meeting- 6:00 PM

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2016 WEEK MANAGERS

MAY 22-27 MAY 30-JUNE 3

OPEN

P/C HARLEY & LINDA BURRIS JUNE 5-10 P/C JOHN & BEVERLY ANDERSON JUNE 12-17 LADIES WEEK JUNE 19-24 P/C RICK & JILL ROMATZ P/C BRIAN & RENEE McEVOY JUNE 26-JULY 1 P/C PAUL & CATHY JARVIS JULY 3-8 BOB & BRIAN FRINGER JULY 10-15 P/C KEN & KAY SMITH Larry & Kim Mediema JULY 17-22 P/C KEN & KAY SMITH JULY 24-29 GLEN & PAT WAGNER DAVE & CINDI McKNIGHT JULY 31-AUGUST 5 P/C SCOTT & KATHY BELL BILL & TERRI CALIHAN R/C RANDY & LINDA PAGEL FRANK & DIANE CORCORAN PETER & NORMA FRAME

AUGUST 7-12 OPEN AUGUST 14-19 OPEN AUGUST 21-26 OPEN AUGUST 28- OPEN SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 5-9

P/C HARLEY & LINDA BURRIS CHRIS & JULIE STRZYZEWSKI DARRYL & JOSETTE CAMPBELL RUSS & PAT ADAMS ED & DIANE ROMATZ RON & JEANINE KEMP STEVE & DIANE MARTEN JOHN & SHELLEY SWEIER DICK & VICKY RAYMOND P/C TOM & JUDY McHUGH V/C PAT & NANCY CARROLL

SEPTEMBER 11-16

SEPTEMBER 18-23

SEPTEMBER 25-30

OCTOBER 2-8

2016 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE

Week

1

2

3

4

5

Fitting Out GM Meeting

ABYA

Open Weekend

Kids/Family Day

NCYC

176

Dinner Dance

138

128

128

Rendezvous

138

Date O.D.

5/27

Work Hours

6/3

Work Hours

6/10

Work Hours

6/17

Work Hours

6/24

Work Hours

B. Fringer

P/C McEvoy

Dave DuVerney

V/C Carroll

P/C McHugh

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

C.Herr

8 C. McEvoy 8 A. McEvoy, Jr.

8 P/C Angers 8 W. Angers 16 L. Angers 16 D. Reiss

16 K. Verkest 8 J. Werner

16 A. McHugh

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

D'Haillecourt M. Linden B. Buwalda R. Fringer

A. McHugh

16 R. Adams 16 J. Mile

16 L. Verkest (Jr.) 16 S. Scarpaci 16 V. Scarpaci (Jr.) 16 B. Carroll 16 D. Ruma 16 M. Schefke 16 G. Wojtalik 16 R. Pawelczyk

8 D. Glick 16 T. Hart 8 P. Poirier 16 P. Kelton 16 R. Rzeszut 16 A. Pelletier 16 D. Pelletier 8 V. Verkest

M. Marini G. Criner S. Criner, Jr.

8 D. Beil 8 B. Rose

16 D. Shepperson 16 B. Swatosh 8 Rex Oliver 8 M.Oliver 16 D. LeVeque

J. Edgerly

H. Clinard, Jr.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

L. Malik B. Malik

8

16 16

T.Ellul

48

128

184

120

152

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Week

11

12

13

14

15

Float Down

Open weekend

Karaoke

NCYC St. Clair Rendezvous

GM Meeting

138

128

128

128

Labor Day

176

Date O.D.

8/5

Work Hours

8/12

Work Hours

8/19

Work Hours

8/26

Work Hours

9/2

Work Hours

Campbell

B. Michel

Miedema

Snethkamp

T. Martin

Schoen Bruehan McKnight

16 K. McGregor 16 BR. Malik

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

D. Pienta

16 P/C J. Cox 16 G. Wagner 16 L. Gierlowski

8 8 8

16 L. Abry

Busch

16 16 16

M. Schodowski

16 16

Murray Altobelli

T. Simion C. Dandrea

8

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

96

48

64

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2016 O.D. AND WEEKENDWORK SCHEDULE

6

7

8

9

10

Cardboard Boat

Concert

NCYC Maumee Rendezvous

Open Weekend

Ancient Mariners

Races

176

138

128

128

Event 7/29

138

7/1

Work Hours

7/8

Work Hours

7/15

Work Hours

7/22

Work Hours

Work Hours

S. Greenfelder

Penzien

Brent Malik

Corcoran

Blackburn

T. Grennan R. Draper

16 D. Alcazar 16 L. Piecuch 8 G. Smith

16 B. Edens 16 A. Durand 16 B. Marin 8 B. Roath 8 D. Coburn

16 T. O'Brien

16

16 P/C G. Barnard 8 S. Marten 16 D. French 16 J. Greening 16 D. Siwek 16 T. Dean

8

P/C J. Whyard

16

L. Malik

8 8 8 8

L. Malik, Jr.

J. Sweier P. Frame P/C Vestal R. Currie P/C Jarvis

8

16

8

40

64

136

72

16

17

18

19

20

Commodore's Golf Outing

Smoke-On the Water

ABYA Cruise

Pot-Luck

GM Meeting

138

138

Open Weekend

128

128

Haul-Out

138

9/9

Work Hours

9/16

Work Hours

9/23

Work Hours

9/30

Work Hours

10/7

Work Hours

P/C Watson

Latowski

P/C Romatz

R/C Pagel

Calihan

P/C J Dickson B. Carnaghi D. Lockhart A. Herzog P/C E. Atnip

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

R. Kemp

8

P/C Huntley D. Gronbach S. Marten P/C Bauer E. Romatz M. Winkler J. Wyss

16 16 16 16

M Riehl

8 8 8 8 8

M Rathbone

G Kohout

16

B Szkodzinski N watson Jr. C Watson Jr. T. Idzikowsk

B. Swan P/C Bell

8 8

P/C Burris

Joe DeQuick

16

160

144

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NCYC MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST - 2016 Position Member Name 1 JIM BUTLER (wells 2-6) 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 14 MICHAEL LINDEN 15 FRANK CORCORAN 16 BRIAN ROATH 17 BRIAN McEVOY (wells 2-6) 18 HUNT TAYLOR

Congratulations!

North Channel Yacht Club Presents: 2015 Spirit Award

To: PC Rick & Jill Romatz

J anuary 23, 2016

Brian McEvoy, Past Commodore

NCYCPrayer

Good evening everyone, at this time let us bow our heads as we enter into our time of prayer. We now pray in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lord, You have told us that when two or more pray together in your name, there also You will be with us in our midst. So Lord at this time we cordially invite you now to be with us as we offer to you our thanksgiving and petitions this evening. Father we thank you so much for the Gift of Prayer, to have the divine ability to talk to You the Creator of the Heavens and Earth and of all living creatures great and small alike. Good and gracious God we thank you for this day of life, and we thank You Lord for all the generous blessings you provide to all of us each day. We thank you for our health, the food you provide for us, the clean water we drink, and the clean air we breathe. We thank you for our families and friends, and for Your Sacrifice on the cross to offer each one of us salvation. So Father we come to you now to ask you to help us engage with one another in a meaningful and joyful occasion at this year’s NCYC’s Commodore’s Ball. Help us Lord to be able to nurture and grow in our relationships, to become closer to one another, not only on an individual basis but as a united organization in this room of celebration tonight. All Mighty and loving God please also shine your light on the most gifted areas of this year’s Flag officers, the Board of Directors, all The Appointed staff, the First Mates President and their Board of Directors. Give to them an extra measure of wisdom Lord so they can utilize their God given talents that you created in them to effectively fulfill their callings to serve. How awesome it is that we have a Father in Heaven that created the Great Lakes with just a simple command from His voice. With that being said Lord we would like to ask You to please remember all our members that will be navigating these beautiful Lakes. We pray that You would allow the lake levels to remain safe and the waters to be calm for the destinations that are planned for this boating season. In addition Father please listen to our Heartfelt petition, as we now ask You with our deepest love and humility to please keep all our brave men and women that are serving in our armed services safe, and to keep them in good health, so they can come home after their tours of duty joyfully to enter into their families and friends loving arms. Lord, we would also like to ask you to guide all the Doctors and Nurses minds, hearts and hands, to bring members of our club and possibly members of their families back to health that may be suffering from illnesses, surgeries, or from any type of adversity that they may be experiencing. In closing Dear Father, we ask that you would please bless this food we are about to receive, and we would also like to ask You to Bless all the men and women this evening who are serving us tonight, the Management staff and all their service personnel, to offer them safety as they all return to their families and homes tonight. So as we also have to leave this place of celebration May You our Father in Heaven always and at all times walk before us to guide us, beside us to be a friend to us, behind us to support and comfort us, above us to protect us, and within us to give us your peace. WepraythatallthepetitionspresentedtoYoutonightLord willbedoneaccordinglytoYourwillandnotours. WeaskallthesethingsinthenameofourHeavenlyFather, AMEN!!

North Channel Yacht Club 2015 Member of the Year Award Hatzenbuhler Trophy

to PC Bob & Patti Watson January 23, 2016

Brian McEvoy, Past Commodore

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Call to Order Commodore, Brian McEvoy Commodore Brian McEvoy called the meeting to order on December 10, 2015 at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held at Rosie O'Grady's Roll Call Secretary, Randy Pagel

Present

Absent

F LAG O FFICERS

X X X

Commodore

Brian McEvoy Chuck Stroh Pat Carroll

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

D IRECTORS

X X X X

Transportation Harbor & Grounds

Darryl Campbell

Don Reiss

Activities Treasurer

Kim Miedema Frank Corcoran Brent Malik Randy Pagel Brian Malik Ian Blackburn PC Hugh Vestal

Excused

Publications Secretary Membership

X

Excused

X X

Supplies

Club House

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

X

PC John Anderson

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain

X X

PC Rick Romatz

Board Recorder

Sue Reiss

Pledge of Allegiance:

Approval of Agenda: MOTION: Moved by Don Reiss to approve the agenda. Seconded by Kim Miedema.

Motion Carried.

Approval of Meeting Minutes : MOTION: Moved by PC John Anderson to approve the minutes. Seconded by PC Hugh Vestal. Motion Carried.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5

Commodore’s Comments: Commodore, Brian McEvoy Thanks to everyone for attending this last meeting of the year. I want to thank the Board members that are leaving and welcome the new members that are coming on board. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Vice-Commodore’s Comments: Vice Commodore, Chuck Stroh I want to thank Commodore Brian and his wife Renee for a great year. Also, thanks to the Board members that will be leaving this Board and looking forward to working with the new Board members. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to everyone.

Rear-Commodore’s Comments: Rear Commodore, Pat Carroll Thank you to Commodore Brian and Renee for a wonderful year. Thanks to all the Board members that are leaving and welcome to the new members. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you and your families.

Financial Report Treasurer, Frank Corcoran Thank you to the outgoing Board members and thanks and welcome to the incoming Board members. YTD November Revenue: 2015 profit is $115,000 versus 2014 profit of $130,000. The difference mainly due to the increased cost in the Comcast bundle, water, Clubhouse maintenance, including the bar floor and the thruster for Fin 3. The bank balance as of November 30 is $130,000. The loan balance is $75,000. Motion: Moved by PC Hugh Vestal to approve the financial report. Seconded by Randy Pagel. Motion Carried

ABYA Report:

P/C John Anderson

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5

This is the last meeting that I will be sitting on this Board. Thanks for the support and allowing me to serve. PC John gave a toast to Commodore Brian. Correspondence: A thank you was received from Pat Carroll and his family for the flowers and support for the loss of his mother. A thank you was received from Kathleen McKeown for the flowers for her recent surgery. Activities - Kim Miedema Kim thanked the outgoing Board members for their service on the Board. Thanks also to Commodore Brian for a great year. This has been a fun Board and I enjoyed working with all of you. A discussion was held on splitting up the incoming rendezvous for the Lions Club and Selfridge Community Council so they are not on the same week. The Lions Club stated that they would do the fourth week of August rather than the third week. Motion: Moved by VC Chuck Stroh to approve the Lions Club to come the island on August 24, 2016. Seconded by Darryl Campbell. Motion Carried. Clubhouse - PC Hugh Vestal The Refrigerator that was pulled from behind the bar leaked water on the floor in the dining room. It raised some of the tiles, but it will be fixed in the spring. This completes my 10th year on the Board. thanks for allowing me to serve again. It's good to see everyone having a good time at the meetings. I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Harbor & Grounds – Don Reiss Thanks to everyone for all of your help these past three years. Thanks to Commodore Brain, you did an excellent job. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Membership- Brian Malik In Brian's absence, Commodore Brain stated that there are 5 delinquent members for their work or pay hours. A letter will be sent to them informing them that they need to pay before January 1st.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5

Publications- Brent Malik Absent, no report.

Secretary – Randy Pagel Thanks for all of your help this year, please do the same for Tom Martin next year. Tom and I will be checking the weekend OD list to make sure everyone has an equal number of workers.

Supplies- Ian Blackburn Welcome to the new Board members. Thanks to all of the members that are leaving. We will be losing three PC's this year. Thank you to Commodore Brian and his entire family for a wonderful year. Transportation – Darryl Campbell All the Fin's are pulled and in the parking lot . The thruster for Fin 3 is on its way. The generator on the island is winterized. Thanks to the best Board I have ever worked on, it's been a pleasure. The total cost for fuel and winterization for the Fin's was just over $3,000.

Fleet Captain - PC Rick Romatz It's been a great year. This Board has been happy and fun to work with.

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NEW BUSINESS

Topic #1 Approval of Loan Pay Off Notes to Members:

Commodore Brian stated that he had numerous members respond to the request for member loan payoff. He has enough members to complete the payoff. Motion: Moved by Don Reiss to proceed with the loan payoff. Seconded by Darryl Campbell. Motion Carried.

Member of the Month:

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5

Motion: Moved by PC Hugh Vestal to nominate PC Bob Watson for the Member of the month. Seconded by Don Reiss. Motion Carried.

Adjournment MOTION: Moved by PC Hugh Vestal to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by PC John Anderson. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 Next Meeting Date and Time: January 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Location: Total Sports

Respectively Submitted,

Sue Reiss Board Recorder

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