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December 2024 Beacon

Commodore’s Comments: PC Rick Romatz Hello NCYC Members, I hope all is well with everyone.

As I’m sitting here writing my last NCYC Beacon article I’m thinking to myself what an Awesome and Amazing year we had with the 2024 boating season we really wanted to bring back some of the Traditional Yacht Club events and activities that made this club the best on the Great Lakes it is today, and we want to thank all of the NCYC members and events / activities chair people for all of your participation and support to help make this such a successful year. I’m sure incoming 2025 Commodore Bill Burkhardt and his Lady Susan have some awesome plans for the upcoming 2025 boating season at NCYC starting with the Commodores Ball January 11,2025 at the St Clair Inn. My hope is that they receive the same help and support from the Board and Membership as we did, I’m sure they will. It truly has been a privilege and honor for me and Jill to serv NCYC as your 59th Commodore and First Lady. We consider North Channel Yacht Club as one of the greatest private member clubs on the Great Lakes one with integrity, highly respected by the boating community and fellow Yacht clubs for its Traditions, Camaraderie, member fellowship teamwork makes the dream work members who work together and play together stay together. In closing I would like to say thank you the 2024 Board of directors for all the help and support in making this such a successful year and to outgoing Transportation Director Tom Lisowski for keeping our Finn Runners in good running order and Board Recorder Frank Cocoran for an awesome job with our meeting records. Thank You all for a Great 2024 Boating Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you and your Families. Thank You 2024 Commodore PC Rick Romatz

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A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

During this season of joyous celebrations remember and reach out to those in our NCYC family who are grieving the loss of loved ones, those who are battling chronic illness, and others recovering from various needed procedures. At the time of these notes being written I am only aware of one member in-patient as Bob Fringer continues his rehabilitation to get home. Recently home and recovering are P/C Harley Burris, Steve Scarpaci and Jim Wunderlich. Anticipating needed procedures are Director Shelley Sweier and Kathy Fowler. We do have the best membership that I know will keep these and others unmentioned in your prayers. Christmas is a season most of us look forward to. The excitement of giving and receiving gifts, gathering and re-connecting with family and friends, Christmas music everywhere, and plenty of good food to enjoy. Although, I often feel Christmas can be overwhelming from a worldly perspective of expectations. Its celebrations can require lots of cost, planning, energy, and often the help of others to make what we feel is expected work. It wasn’t always this way. The bible tells a different story about the very first Christmas. While many people were anticipating the birth of our savior, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings to be something grand and special. What happened was a baby born in a stable in the out of way

town of Bethlehem. Apart from a few shepherds, a few believers, and of course the host of angels, the birth of Jesus was a non-event at the time. Yet, the innocent beauty and purity of this baby held the hope of all humanity. The grace, love, and forgiveness that would be demonstrated by this baby would be far more special and life changing than any Christmas gift ever given or imagined. In the busyness and celebration of Christmas, I pray we all take time to remember that the true meaning of Christmas is not about the lights, gifts, and food. It is about peace, love, and joy for all in the birth of our savior.

I wish our entire NCYC family Christmas blessings and a safe, healthy, prosperous New Year.

In joyful hope, Your Chaplain Mark

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors Regular Meeting November 20, 2024

Call to Order Commodore, Rick Romatz Commodore Rick Romatz called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The meeting was held at Raymond James Office.

Roll Call

Secretary, Mark Javery

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Terry Steinmacher

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Tom Lisowski John O’Leary Philip Maniaci Christa Betts Melissa Winkler Mark Javery Shelley Sweier Shelly Schroka Bill Frederiksen

x x x x x x

Harbor & Grounds

Activities Treasurer

Publications

Secretary

Membership

x x

Supplies

Club House

x

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE Brian Fringer

x

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Board Recorder

Frank Corcoran

x

*Filled in by Christa Betts

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve the agenda. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve Minutes from previous Board Meeting. Second: Christa Betts. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 2 of 8

Commodore’s Comments

Commodore, Rick Romatz

Welcome to November14, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. 1. I think we have had a great Year at NCYC.

2. I just want to thank each one of you for a great year. This Board continues to show its commitment to teamwork, working together to get the job done and always in the best interests of the club and the membership. Thank You all for your hard work and commitment to North Channel Yacht Club. 3. Just as a reminder we need to keep any discussions we have at the Board table at the Board table nothing good comes out when we discuss such matters with anyone outside of the Board members before we are ready as a Board to present to others. 4. Now that the Clubhouse and Island is ready for the long winters nap Thank You all for the participation and help we had at all the work parties I think we handled everything in a timely fashion.

Thank You Commodore PC Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

Vice Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

I echo what Commodore Rick said in his comments.

Rear Commodore’s Comments

Rear Commodore, Terry Steinmacher

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 3 of 8

Financial Report

Treasurer, Christa Betts

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class Oct-24

Oct-24

Jan - Sept 2024 Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$

2,412.00

$

51,498.67

$

53,910.67

$

35,000.00

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

H&G

$

-

$

11,925.00

$

11,925.00

$

9,350.00

Publications

$

-

$

1,501.00

$

1,501.00

$

5,000.00

Supplies

$

3,571.25

$

101,516.14

$

105,087.39

$

100,000.00

Membership

$

750.00

$

178,929.00

$

179,679.00

$

167,350.00

Treasurer

$

10,454.02

$

39,856.19

$

50,310.21

$

25,000.00

Transportation

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Flag

$

-

$

10,925.00

$

10,925.00

$

15,000.00

Total Revenue

$

17,187.27

$

396,151.00

$

413,338.27

$

356,700.00

Oct-24

Jan - Sept 2024 Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$

3,438.54

$

37,857.79

$

41,296.33

$

17,000.00

$

6,376.63

$

46,164.55

$

52,541.18

$

45,000.00

H&G

$

7,080.15

$

36,204.97

$

43,285.12

$

45,000.00

Publications

$

173.00

$

8,573.29

$

8,746.29

$

6,600.00

Supplies

$

1,448.06

$

58,791.84

$

60,239.90

$

75,000.00

Membership

$

644.69

$

1,933.36

$

2,578.05

$

8,000.00

Treasurer

$

1,817.53

$

66,998.20

$

68,815.73

$

62,450.00

Transportation

$

59.62

$

2,865.85

$

2,925.47

$

12,000.00

Flag

$

5,253.93

$

20,310.48

$

25,564.41

$

30,000.00

Total Expenses

$

26,292.15

$

279,700.33

$

305,992.48

$

301,050.00

Oct-24

Jan - Sept 2024 Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Commodore Projects Pedastals

$

-

$

10,409.63

$

10,409.63

$

6,000.00

Ice Maker Repair

$

-

$

9,497.01

$

9,497.01

$

15,000.00

First Mates A Dock Lumber & Labor 2023 Garage/Walkin Cooler Gutters

$

-

$

15,302.57

$

15,302.57

$

15,000.00

$

1,910.00

$

-

$

1,910.00

$

-

Total Expenses

$

1,910.00

$

35,209.21

$

37,119.21

$

36,000.00

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 4 of 8

Financial Report (cont’d)

Treasurer, Christa Betts

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary October 2024

December

December

December

October

2021

2022

2023

2024

Fifth Third Bank

$245,900.00

$277,378.83

$126,194.80

$164,725.65

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$180,577.67 $306,772.47

$216,097.08 $380,822.73

Total Cash

NOTE: Oct-24 YTD Commodore Projects $37,119.21 Expenses in the amount of $26,292.15 Income in the amount of $17,187.27 Net loss in the amount of $9,104.88 October Interest Earned $454.02 Cash on Hand $380,822.73

Motion: PC Brian Fringer to approve the financial report. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

ABYA Report P/C Brian Fringer The ABYA has a full board for 2025 so they will continue to run business as usual. Annual dues are $125.00. Motion: John O’Leary to approve ABYA dues for 2025. Second: Mark Javery Mark Javery a. A letter was sent to a member regarding their behavior at the club in September. The member responded with a rebuttal letter. Board discussion ensued. b. Susan Bryson wrote a letter asking to waive work or pay hours due to the usage of Bob Bryson’s barge to move lumber to the island for Elite Brigade weekends. Motion: VC Bill Burkhardt to remove work or pay hours. Second: RC Terry Steinmacher Motion Carried Motion Carried Correspondence

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 5 of 8

Future Plans for Fin 1

Darryl Campbell presented the board with various Fin 1 replacement options. PC Brian Fringer will set up a meeting with Cash Reserve to discuss the purchase of a Fin replacement. Motion: VC Bill Burkhardt to request $98,000.00 from Cash Reserve. Second: Bill Fredericksen Motion Carried

I. CURRENT BUSINESS Activities

Philip Maniaci

No Report

Clubhouse

Bill Frederiksen

No Report

Harbor & Grounds

John O’Leary

Good day fellow NCYC members, Would like to thank the members for their energic and herculean efforts in wrapping up the grounds in an impressive 2-weekend time frame. So helpful and appreciative in members partnering up and taking the lead on pulling buoys, ladders, docks, stacking outdoor tables, furniture and propane and all the little things with little to no disruption to my ability in allowing me to focus on learning how to shut down the sprinkler system. Some serious heavy lifting and above and beyond efforts were needed and demonstrated. Truly amazed how organized and efficient you all were. Working on next year’s initiatives and with your support, ideas and continued assistance, we will continue to improve year after year. Again, thanks to all that have helped with projects large and small and supported me in learning about this treasure of an island we share. Donna and I wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Respectfully, John O’Leary End of report

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 6 of 8

Membership

Shelley Sweier

Report provided by Mark Javery in Shelley Sweier’s absence - Motion by Mark Javery to accept the following resignations effective 2025

TIM & YVETTE ZARZYCKI - Boating DON & RANA SHEPPERSON - Senior SUSAN & BOB BRYSON - Boating SCOTT & HAEMI OLIVER - Boating BREANNA SCARPACI – Junior Second: Philip Maniaci Motion Carried

-

New Junior Member – Luke Christensen Motion by Mark Javery to accept Luke as a Junior Member in 2025 Second: John O’Leary Motion Carried

- Request to change Kevin & Carla Verkest from boating to senior boating membership effective 2025. Motion by Mark Javery to accept the request. Second: Christa Betts Motion Carried End of report Melissa Winkler The Flag and Board discussed using a website called Clubster to help with communicating with the membership. The fees are as follows: $300.00 onetime startup fee and $100.00 per month. Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve Clubster. Second: Bill Fredericksen Motion Carried End of report Publications

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 7 of 8

Secretary

Mark Javery

The transition of handing over Secretary duties to John Hickey is going smoothly. End of report

Supplies

Shelly Schroka

No Report

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

All the Fin’s have been winterized and stored in the parking lot. Fin’s 1 and 2 had no issues. Fin 3 was low on antifreeze and will require some maintenance when the boating season starts.

End of report

II. OLD BUSINESS

A. East Harbor Lease Renewal Update

*Not much has changed. The renewal papers will go through in 2025. Our rate will be $150.00 for 2025. In 2026 the lease renewal is estimated at $3250.00 per year with possible increases based on cost of living/inflation. The lease renewal will be a 25-year agreement.

B. Review of 2024 Member Work Hours

*Michelle Barker wrote a letter asking to remove work or pay for 4 hours. Motion: Mark Javery. Second Philip Maniaci Motion Carried *Letters were sent out to members who did not complete their required hours.

III. NEW BUSINESS 1. Updated Photo’s for Roster and Website Information has been given to the Flag, Board, Member of the Year and Spirit Award recipients to have their photos taken for 2025. 2. Insurance Committee Recommendations for 2025 *Remove Fin 1 from policy. *Changes made to walk-in cooler to garage with walk-in cooler. *The insurance will increase 11% for 2025. Motion: John O’Leary to approve insurance recommendations. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 8 of 8

Member of the Month Motion: Bill Fredericksen to recommend Scott Etrich. Second: Christa Betts. Motion Carried

High 5”s Bill Fredericksen recommended Mike May and Greg Smith.

Good of the Order

Bill Fredericksen would like to put a team together to see how we can utilize Club Express to its full capacity.

Adjournment p.m. Motion: Bill Fredericksen to adjourn. Second: PC Brian Fringer. Motion Carried.

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NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class Nov-24

Nov-24

Jan - Oct 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$

-

$

53,910.67

$

53,910.67

$

35,000.00

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

H&G

$

2,600.00

$

11,925.00

$

14,525.00

$

9,350.00

Publications

$

-

$

1,501.00

$

1,501.00

$

5,000.00

Supplies

$

-

$

104,871.17

$

104,871.17

$

100,000.00

Membership

$

4,300.00

$

179,679.00

$

183,979.00

$

167,350.00

Treasurer

$

440.30

$

50,526.43

$

50,966.73

$

25,000.00

Transportation

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Flag

$

-

$

10,925.00

$

10,925.00

$

15,000.00

Total Revenue

$

7,340.30

$

413,338.27

$

420,678.57

$

356,700.00

Nov-24

Jan - Oct 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$

350.00

$

41,296.33

$

41,646.33

$

17,000.00

$

4,385.27

$

52,541.18

$

56,926.45

$

45,000.00

H&G

$

-

$

43,285.12

$

43,285.12

$

45,000.00

Publications

$

172.05

$

8,746.29

$

8,918.34

$

6,600.00

Supplies

$

184.48

$

60,239.90

$

60,424.38

$

75,000.00

Membership

$

1,092.32

$

2,578.05

$

3,670.37

$

8,000.00

Treasurer

$

576.79

$

68,815.73

$

69,392.52

$

62,450.00

Transportation

$

-

$

2,925.47

$

2,925.47

$

12,000.00

Flag

$

2,087.49

$

25,564.41

$

27,651.90

$

30,000.00

Total Expenses

$

8,848.40

$

305,992.48

$

314,840.88

$

301,050.00

Nov-24

Jan - Oct 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Commodore Projects Pedastals

$

-

$

10,409.63

$

10,409.63

$

6,000.00

Ice Maker Repair

$

-

$

9,497.01

$

9,497.01

$

15,000.00

First Mates A Dock Lumber & Labor 2023 Garage/Walkin Cooler Gutters

$

-

$

15,302.57

$

15,302.57

$

15,000.00

$

-

$

1,910.00

$

1,910.00

$

-

Total Expenses

$

-

$

37,119.21

$

37,119.21

$

36,000.00

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary November 2024

December

December

December

November

2021

2022

2023

2024

Fifth Third Bank

$245,900.00

$277,378.83

$126,194.80

$153,867.25

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$180,577.67 $306,772.47

$216,537.38 $370,404.63

Total Cash

NOTE: Nov-24 YTD Commodore Projects $37,119.21 Expenses in the amount of $8,848.40 Income in the amount of $7,340.30 Net loss in the amount of $1,508.10 November Interest Earned $440.30 Cash on Hand $370,404.63

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Terry Hart John Zych

Steve Marten Dave Gronbach Gary Jialanelia

Brent Malik

12 19'6"X8'6" Trevor Trelfa 13 19'6"X8'6" Ron Kemp

Mark Busch Brian Roath

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