2021 - May Beacon

North Channel Yacht Club

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May 2021 Beacon

From the Bridge –

Commodore Glenn Nixon Commodores Comments May 2021 Beacon

Sheila and I hope our members continue to be safe and healthy. We continue to carefully monitor the COVID-19 situation and will adjust and publish our COVID-19 response to the membership as needed. As always, the Board and Flag remain committed to continuing progress toward readying the club for opening in our traditional timeframe while keeping the health and safety of the membership as our number one priority. Most of you have probably received your invitation to the Commodore's Ball which will be held on the Island on June 12. If you have not receive your invitation, please contact me. We have arranged for a 40' x 80' tent to accommodate attendees. We plan to keep every tradition you have come to expect at the Commodore's Ball while observing the current restrictions and guidelines. More details as they become available. Please watch for fanouts as we will likely need to share details on parking and management of the harbor for the event. We now have two Elite Brigades under our belts. Due to the cooperative weather, we have made astounding progress with preparation of the harbor and grounds. The spring cleanup of the flower beds is almost complete. Almost all of the mulch has been

applied including freshening of the kids playground. We have completed the backfill of the East harbor and Robison walkways with material to spare to refill any settling and to apply to the depression along the Genow walkway. We hope for more nice weather so we can clean and distribute the picnic tables and finish the yard cleanup and planting and re-top and plant grass seed along the walkways. Huge thanks to everyone who has participated in the Elite Brigade work parties. We have made some progress on patching and sealing the hole in the Genow seawall. I will leave it to Vice Commodore Dale to fill everyone in on progress with that project. There is a long way to go with preparation of the clubhouse since the good weather has kept us focused on outside work. We look forward to turning our attention to the clubhouse cleaning and preparation during the remaining Elite Brigades and regularly scheduled work parties. Please everyone keep an eye on your email for fanouts and stay informed. The time is going quickly and opening weekend is just around the corner. We are looking forward to robust turnouts to the Elite Brigades as well as regular work parties.

We look forward to seeing our fellow members very soon. Everyone please stay safe and have a happy and productive May.

Glenn Nixon

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From the Bridge – Vice Commodore Dale Hall

We are up against the opening of the club next month and the weather is cooperating in SE

Michigan. With the uncertainty of 2021 we are hoping for a reduction in the virus and the excitement of everyone to get behind a great opening of the club and a great boating season. April 17th will be our first Elite Brigade and we need all “All Hands-on Deck” to make the club ready for our opening weekend in late May. We have several projects with the seawalls and the walkways and with good participation, we should be able to achieve these prior to opening. As you prepare for the Summer, please make sure your NCYC Burgee is displayed in plain view on your boat and remind all our members to do the same. This is also a great time to check all your boat’s safety equipment and update anything that is damaged or missing. This is the time of the year that we look forward to and we look forward to seeing everyone face to face on the island. V/C Dale

From the Bridge – Rear

Commodore Brian Fringer

Rachel and I hope this find’s all the members of our NCYC family healthy and safe. We hope everyone had a great Easter holiday. As I write this article, it is only 9 days from our first Elite Brigade work party which is schedule to take place April 17th and will continue for the next three Saturdays thereafter. Our first work party is scheduled for May 15th. Please mark your calendars. On April 17th we will begin the task of preparing the club house and harbor and grounds for the up-coming boating season. Please contact Bill Burkhardt., Clubhouse Director and Tom Altobelli., Harbor and Grounds Director, if you have any specific skills in order to help them io prepare for the work weekends. Looking forward to seeing everyone this spring to get our great club ready for the up-coming season. RC B

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

NOTES FROM CHAPLAIN MARK JAVERY The last month has brought heartache to families

of our NCYC membership who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Member Janet Pomeroy passed away on March 28th. Please keep Dennis and their entire family in your thoughts and prayers. Lou and Janet Garofalo mourn the passing of Janet’s father Richard Belloli Sr. Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers. Mother’s Day…… It’s a holiday that conjures up happy images of young children presenting their moms with handmade cards and presents made in school. When dad brings home flowers and the whole family goes out for a special dinner at mom’s favorite restaurant. Love those memories… Working with often troubled kids at an alternative high school I am also saddened as for many Mother’s Day is far from this ideal. It is a day filled with complicated emotions, grief, and conflicting realities. Maybe you have lost your mother. Maybe you have a troubled relationship with your mother. I know of those struggling with infertility. I appreciate these are all are things that make this a tough day emotionally for so many. In my prayers I lay your pain at the Throne of God.

In whatever situation you find yourself this Mother’s Day may you find God’s peace as we take the time to celebrate the mothers in our lives.

Happy Mother’s Day A Mother gives her children stepping stones to the stars, Her love is unconditional her heart has no bars. A Mother teaches her children to be confident and bold, Her special love to her children is more valuable than silver or gold. A Mother picks up her children and wipes away life’s tears, She chases away monsters in the night and silences their fears. A Mother celebrates her children’s accomplishments in life, She hurts and cries with them when life brings times of strife. A Mother shares her love freely with her tender loving way, She grows more beautiful to her children with each passing day. A Mother is one of God’s greatest gifts to you and me, Her love will remain locked in or heart and soul for all eternity. By Lovinglife (Ann) 10 May 2012

North Channel P/C ABYA Report The ABYA held its first fundraiser in over a year, due to the corona virus. The event, Kentucky Derby Horse Races and Spaghetti Charity Dinner, was held at HPYC on April 11 th . A great turn out by ABYA member clubs and a whole lot of fun and great dinner was had by all.

Don’t forget the 2021 ABYA Spring Dinner Dance is fast approaching. The date is Saturday June 5 th , 2021 held at our own club, North Channel Yacht Club. Tickets are limited so act fast. Please contact me wmcalihan@aol.com or see the ABYA contact information on the flyer in the Beacon. The next ABYA General Membership meeting is May 3 rd , 2021 at AMVETS Post 121 in St. Clair Shores hosted by Y-Knots. Reservations are due by April 28 th . Dinner provided for $10. Contact me for menu and reservation by April 28 th . Other ABYA Events:  Detroit Power Squadron will hold its annual event, A one-day trip to Put-In-Bay, June 25 th for $92. This includes the Jet Express ride to the island. Watch for further information or contact me if interested.  Anchor Bay Power Squadron is offering free boat inspections. Call Dan Woody 810-434-2731 or Frank Fakult 586-747-8272.

Respectively submitted, Past Commodore Bill Calihan.

Fleet Captain Beacon Report May, 2021

We type this update while watching the lovely April 21 st snow melt from the yard. Summer must be coming soon, right?

The cruise signups are well underway, and both of our destinations still have slips available in our group holds. If you plan on attending, please make sure that register soon so we can have a better understanding of the number of boats attending to finalize other arrangements.

RSVP for both cruises uses the same phone number - 800-447-2757. Well reservations are first come first serve.

 Lexington Group Code: NorthChannel2021 – July 23-25, 2021  St Clair Group Code: NCYC2021 – August 13-15, 2021

As a reminder, if you would like to attend the St. Clair cruise and do not have a boat or prefer to drive, please contact Scott directly at 586-530-8068 or email scott@agadvising.com.

We look forward to 2 great cruise weekends! Don’t miss out on the fun!!

Ahoy,

Scott & Michele Goemmel NCYC Fleet Captains

– Thank you to everyone helping send items for the Roster and Beacons!

If anyone has any questions or needs anything related to publications, the best

way to contact me is by e-mail at MelissaWinkler828@gmail.com.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the NCYC moms!

Thank you!

Melissa

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2021 Flag Officers and Board of Directors

Commodore

Glenn Nixon

810-922-5448

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Vice Commodore

Dale Hall

586-899-1443

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Rear Commodore

Brian Fringer

734-309-1069

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Past Commodore

Bill Calihan

702-306-4765

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Treasurer

Kevin Rae

248-765-8688

raekevin@hotmail.com

Secretary

Gary Jialanella

330-256-3671

garyj450@yahoo.com

Activities

Dennis Alcazar

586-246-3094

dennis-alcazar@att.net

Clubhouse

Bill Burkhardt

586-914-0711

bill.burkhardt1@gmail.com

Harbor & Grounds

Tom Altobelli

586-909-1684

ridinhigh350@yahoo.com

Membership

Debbie Siwek

586-917-5767

debbie.siwek@yahoo.com

Publications

Melissa Winkler

248-396-1878

melissawinkler828@gmail.com

Supplies

Al Douglas

734-624-4962

adouglas202@gmail.com

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

586-321-9857

tlisowski@metrocontrols.com

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

586-530-8068

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Board Recorder

Douglas Betts

586-630-6787

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Safety Officer:

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Clubhouse Manager:

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Chaplain:

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IT Officer:

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Fleet Captain:

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Harbormaster:

Scott Goemmel

Sergeant at Arms:

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Sergeant Major:

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Fleet Surgeon:

Ann Malik

Youth Director:

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Burgees, Flags and Pins:

Jill Romatz

Club Historian:

P/C Paul Jarvis

Kids Day Chair:

Erin Rae

Island Flowers:

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Commodore’s Sign:

Kevin Verkest

Mainland Wells:

Tim O’Brien

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Robin & Derick Zinyk

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2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

Weekend

1

2

3

4

May 28-31 Fitting Out GM Meeting

Commodore's Ball at NCYC (Tentative)

184

160

176

ABYA Diner Dance

June 18-20 P/C Atnip Big Smoke

Date O.D.

Work Hours

June 4-6

June 11-13 P/C Angers Lee Angers Dennis Biel Jordan Biel Scott Oliver Rex Oliver

Work Hours

B. Burkhardt Debra Jacott Kevin Kosciolek David Remusat Doug Betts Tony Simion V/C Dale Hall P/C Bill Hendricks

P/C Calihan Mike DeNeve

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

8

16 16 16 16 16

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

P/C John Dickson

16 16 16 16 16

Don Allar

Whitney Angers

Mike Riehl

Greg Shalagan

Mark Rathbone Tim Idzikowski Keith McGregor

Bill Solinski David Klicki

Caitlin Calihan

8

Samantha Richardson

8 McKenzie Calihan 8

Donald Carnaghi

P/C Bob Watson

Gilbert Palmer Elliot Palmer Cindy Sutter Thomas Fisher Trevor Trelfa

16

Vince Day

16 16 16 16

Mike Davis Scott Stay

Mark Busch

8

Ken Lipowski Steven Murray

Thomas Rathbone

10 11 12 13 14 15

16 16 16 16

Don Shepperson Leonard Piecuch

8

Jon Stanley

Ron LaRaia

16 16

Mike Oliver

Scott Rizo

Danielle Grabenstein 16

Sean Cresent

Dave DuVernay

16

John Vandenbossche 16

16 Totals

184

160

176

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

2021

5

6

7

8

152

Open

136

BBQ Hot Dogs & Burgers

128

Surf & Turf

128

Kids Weekend

184

Work Hours

June 25-27 M. Javery

Work Hours

July 2-4

Work Hours

July 9-11

Work Hours

July 16-18

Work

P/C Pagel Ron Kemp Art Ashley

T. Lisowski

T.&A. Grennan Hours

16

Larry Miedema

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

8 Mark Snethkamp 16

George Ault

16 16 16 16

8

Rick Rzeszut

16 16

P/C Pat Carroll Greg Wojtalik

8

Steve Sherman Jamie Treblas David Rakar Chris Najsztup Nate Rubeck

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Scott Goemmel Steven Olsen David Pelletier Ashley Pelletier

Victoria Branch Diane French Nikke Werner Kevin Verkest Alexa Verkest Steve Scarpaci Vincent Scarpaci Breanna Scarpaci Dave Gronbach

16 16

8

Ben Carroll Zack Carroll Nik Carroll

16 16

8 8

8

16 16

Bill Rose

8 Rebekah Pawelczyk 8

Jeff Rose Jim Hogan Mike Kelly

Paul Kelton Pete Poirier

16

Charlie Murphy Michelle Barker

16 16 16

8

8 8 8

16 16 16

Charles Cook

Chris Chartier Laura Janski Lauryn Janski Gary Vanek

8

16

152

136

128

128

184

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

9

10

NCYC Rendezvous (Lexington Confirmed)

120

Open

128

July 23-25 P/C Stroh

Work Hours

July 30-Aug 1 P/C Blackburn

Work Hours

Greg Murray

8

Ron Braun

16

Robert Breuhan Tom Altobelli Dennis Pomeroy Al Vercnocke Rodney Soenen P/C Harley Burris

16 16 16 16 16

Steve Marten Janis DeGregory

8

16 16 16 16 16 16

Otto Isbill

Bob Swatosh Rocky Richards

8

Tim O'Brien

Bryan Kenzie

16 16

Dennis Alcazar

Linda May

128

120

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

Weekend

11

12

13

14

Ancient Mariners Fundraiser

NCYC Rendezvous St. Clair Harbor (Confirmed)

Open

Wine Tasting

176

120

128

Date O.D.

Aug 6-8

Work Hours

August 13-15 Work

Aug 20-22

Work

Aug 27-29

P/C McEvoy Russ Adams Andy McEvoy Larry Malik Greg Criner Lauren Malik Steve Criner Chris McEvoy Brent Malik Brian Malik Jeff Edgerly

D. Betts

Hours

R. Kolodchin Greg Brigman Eric Vawter Cathy D'Andrea

Hours M. Winkler & P/C Huntley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

16 16

Robert Marin John Cadwell

8

16 16

P/C Denise Huntley Joseph DeQuick Terry Steinmacher

16 16 16 16

16 Michael Napior

8

16

Steven Popkie Lou Garofalo Joel Garofalo

John Tucker

16

Tom Martin Terry Hart Bob Buwalda

8 8

Austin Brigman Scott Greenfelder

8

8

16 16 16 16

16 Aaron Garofalo 16 Michael Wonderly

John Berry

16 Everitt Lancaster

16

Tom Loy

P/C William Bauer P/C Ed McIntyre

16 16

Daniel Aitken

8

Charles Penzien

10 11 12 13

Bert Skibinski

Ted Marini

8

Jim Mile

16

David White

8

14 Totals

176

120

128

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

15

16

17

18

Smoke on the Water

P/C Beer Bust GM Meeting

Commodore's Golf Outing

128

176

128

160

Open

136

Work Hours

Sept 3-6

Work Hours

Sept 10-12 R/C Fringer Bob Fringer Janice Saur

Work Hours

Sept 17-19 P/C Romatz

Work Hours

Sept 24-26 G. Jialanella John Sweier Jimmy Lutz

Work Hours

A. Douglas Peter Frame Mary Hines Leslie Leitch

16

16

8

Jim Wunderlich Robert Mann

8 8

16 16 16 16 16 16 16

8

8

16

16

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Christopher Morisette

16 Chris Strzyzewski

16 16 16

Frank Corcoran Darryl Campbell Gerald Gostomski

8

John Zych Greg Smith Tom Bugbee Amie Beindit James Gierlach

Thurston Dean

8

Philip Maniaci Bill Frederiksen Tom Powers Debra Quinn

16 16 16

Janet Van De Winkle

16 16 16

John Hickey Jr. Ed Mizgalski Michael Linden Mark Schoen

8 8

Ron Currie

Tom Adamowski

8 8

16 P/C Casimer Klapec 8

Al Herr

8

Jeff Morrow Scott Rivard

16

Shelby Romatz Brendan Romatz

8 8

Dave Lozon

16

16

Taylor DeGregory Dusan Rotarov

8

P/C Tom McHugh 8

16

Tony McHugh

16 16 16

Rick Brown

Shelly Schroka

128

176

128

160

136

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

19

20

Haul-Out GM Meeting

Polish Dinner

136

184

Oct 1-3

Work Hours

Oct 8-10

Work Hours

T. Scicluna Jerry Krist Don Ruma Tony Trocki

K. Rae

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

Brooke Hendrick

16

Debbie Siwek

8 8

Jim Schebil

Tony Ellul

Katherina Bowen Tony Rybinski Tim Zarzycki Dena Laskowski

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

Brian Roath

P/C Hugh Vestal

John Mantyk

Jeffrey Bradford P/C Don Vanover

Katy Kuhr

Russel Greenfelder

Mitch Finley

Patrick Hughes

Steve Kuhr

Bob Carnaghi

136

184

2021 FIRST MATES OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENTS NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB

Name

Position & Phone

Ellen Alcazar……………………..….………...PRESIDENT 248-444-8179

Sheila Nixon.....……….……….…….….VICE PRESIDENT 810-341-4789

Charrae Trocki......................RECORDING SECRETARY 586-214-2556

Kim Scicluna…………..…….………..………TREASURER 586-944-8153

Michelle Rybinski…....CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 810-923-7828

Colleen Hall…………………...MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 586-536-4220

Susan Burkhardt.………..………PUBLICITY DIRECTOR 586-405-3792

Christa Betts….……………..………..SOCIAL DIRECTOR 586-216-2042

Jill Romatz…………………….…. BOATIQUE DIRECTOR 586-265-7793

Colleen Braun…....………………..…..PAST PRESIDENT 586-242-9698

First Mates Updates:

Ahoy First Mates!

Memorial Day Weekend and the North Channel opening weekend are fast approaching! The First Mates Fashion show this past weekend was a great success and a sure sign that summer is almost here.

As preparations on the island are well underway you are going to want to mark your calendars for the First Mates events happening opening weekend.

The First Mates General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 10am with a continental breakfast provided for all First Mates from 9:30 - 10:am. All First Mates are encouraged to attend and spread the word to any new members who may be interested in joining the First Mates. Once the meeting is adjourned the party begins with the Annual First Mates Patio Party from 11:30-1:00 offering a complimentary specialty cocktail, appetizers and ticket sales for the First Mates Raffle of Cheer! (First Mates are asked to bring an appetizer to share in a disposable container). If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with the breakfast or patio party please contact Christa Betts at cmb28552@yahoo.com . The Boatique will also be open and you won't want to miss the 2021 merchandise! You really will want to shop early and often to take in all of the wonderful items that are available...you are going to want one of everything!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the island to help us kick-off the 2021 North Channel Summer Season!

See you on the island!

Susan Burkhardt 2021 First Mates Publicity Directory

MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

2021 Well Seniority List BY WELL

BY DATE

Well No.

Name

Since

Name

Since

1

Kevin Verkest Charles Herr Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly John Dickson Terry Hart Greg Criner Steve Marten Dave Gronbach Bill Hendricks Brent Malik Larry Malik Ron Kemp Mark Busch Tom Altobelli Ian Blackburn Brian Roath

3/23/21

Charles Herr Bill Hendricks

1992

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1992 2008 2009

2006

Ron Kemp

3/26/07 4/2/07

John Dickson Larry Malik Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly Terry Hart Mark Busch Steve Marten Ian Blackburn Dave Gronbach Tom Altobelli Dennis Biel Brian Roath Kevin Verkest Brent Malik Greg Criner

4/2/07 4/26/11

4/7/07 2008

6/1/15

2009

2013 2016 2006

4/26/11 5/10/11

2013

4/29/15 4/7/07 3/26/07 5/10/11 4/18/18

4/3/14 4/29/15 6/1/15 4/18/18 4/30/19 7/19/20 3/23/21 2016

4/3/14

7/19/20 4/30/19

Dennis Biel Available Available

( Rev.4/25/21)

MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST

1 2 3

DEBBIE SIWEK (WELLS 2-6) PC RANDY PAGEL (WELLS 2-6) BILL CALIHAN (WELLS 2-6)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

KEVIN RAE (WELLS 2-6)

KATHERINA BOWEN (WELLS 2-6) PC RICK ROMATZ (WELLS 2-6)

JOHN ZYCH MIKE LINDEN VINCE DAY

MELISSA WINKLER

(Rev.4/25/21)

MEMBERS: BE ADVISED THESE LISTS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK WITH TIM O’BRIEN (tpob20@gmail.com) FOR CURRENT INFORMATION.

SATURDAY , MAY 29 TH , 2021 11:30 AM -1:00 PM NCYC CLUBHOUSE PATIO

FIRST MATES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PATIO PARTY APPETIZERS SPECIALTY COCKTAIL RAFFLE (ALL FIRST MATES ARE ASKED TO BRING AN APPETIZER TO SHARE IN A DISPOSABLE DISH)

North Chann

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting March 11 th ,2021

Call to Order Commodore, Glenn Nixon Commodore Glenn Nixon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was hosted through Zoom call in. Roll Call Secretary Gary Jialanella F LAG O FFICERS Present Absent Commodore Glenn Nixon x Vice Commodore Dale Hall x Rear Commodore Brian Fringer x D IRECTORS Transportation Thomas Lisowski x Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli x Activities Dennis Alcazar x Treasurer Kevin Rae x Publications Melissa Winkler x Secretary Gary Jialanella x Membership Debbie Siwek x Supplies Al Douglas x Club House William Burkhardt x Excused I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE P/C Bill Calihan x A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain Scott Goemmel x Board Recorder Doug Betts x Excused Member Guest Ellen Alcazar x

Pledge of Allegiance

All

Guest Speaker Ellen Alcazar First Mates President

First Mates President Ellen Alcazar stated that the First Mates are holding off till May to give money to the board in hopes that the fashion show goes off without any glitches and if the Boatique does well more money will be given at Haul Out.

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March 11, 2021

Approval of Agenda Revision 2

All

Motion to approve February’s agenda Motion by: Al Douglas Second by : Melissa Winkler Motion : Carried by all

Approval of Meeting Minutes

All

Motion to approve February 11th, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion by: Tom Altobelli Seconded by: Kevin Rae Motion: Carried by all

Commodore’s Comments

Commodore, Glenn Nixon

Sheila and I hope our members continue to be safe and healthy. It appears we are finally seeing some improvements in the COVID-19 situation. In any case, the Board and Flag remain committed to continuing progress toward readying the club for opening in our traditional timeframe but keeping the health and safety of the membership as our number one priority. Sheila and I have moved forward with cancellation of the Commodore's Ball at the Royal Park Hotel. We were not able to see any clear path to holding the event in a timely manner considering the ongoing restrictions placed on this and alternative venues. As I mentioned last month, we are working on the possibility to hold some type of event at the Club. Again, we are staying optimistic we can have a formal event that will help us maintain our traditions and will be enjoyable for all. Planning for rendezvous for this coming season is becoming more definite. At this stage we anticipate having only two rendezvous rather than the traditional three. We do have confirmation from Lexington Harbor for the weekend of July 23-25 and St. Clair Harbor for the weekend of August 13-15. Continue to watch for fanouts from your Fleet Captains for updates. It does not seem possible that we are only a bit over 5 weeks away from our first Elite Brigade on April 17th! I am sure we are all very excited about getting started on readying our boats for spring and preparing the clubhouse and harbor and grounds for another great season. In the meantime, the Board and Flag are very busy planning the needed project activities, along with bringing on a raft of new members and approving weekday rendezvous. Please everyone keep an eye on your email for fanouts and stay informed. The time is going to go quickly now. We are looking forward to robust turnouts to the Elite Brigades as well as regular work parties. We look forward to seeing our fellow members very soon. Everyone please stay safe and have a happy and productive March.

Glenn Nixon Commodore - North Channel Yacht Club

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March 11, 2021

Vice-Commodore’s Comments

Vice Commodore, Dale Hall

Vice Commodore’s Comments With a little bout of winter weather at the end of February, the extended forecast appears to be warming up Southeast Michigan as we move into mid-March. With all of us holding our collective breath for the second half of March to stay above average temperature, we will be headed to the island very soon to start getting it ready for a great year. A special thank you to Secretary Gary for developing the work schedule for the year and for trying to accommodate everyone’s schedule to complete their weekend work hours. Also, a big thank you to Publication’s Director Melissa for getting the Beacon’s out consistently and to our Membership Director Debbie for her ongoing work with dues and all the incoming new members.

With the weather turning, the big work for the rest of us will start this month and really kick into high gear on April 17 th for our first Elite Brigade weekend.

As you prepare for the Summer, please make sure your NCYC Burgee is in plain view on your boat and remind all our members to do the same. This is also a great time to check all your boat’s safety equipment and update anything that is damaged or missing.

We look forward to seeing everyone face to face in April and May.

V/C Dale

Rear-Commodore’s Comments

Rear Commodore, Brian Fringer

It is now March and we are creeping closer to boating season and opening our club. We have our new committees in place, the weekend OD schedule is shaping up for the 2021 summer. We still have openings for weekday managers, please contact Tony or Kim Scicluna if you are interested. Tony’s phone number is 586-291-8193 or Kim’s number is 586-944-8153. The Blessing of the Fleet will take place at the Mariners Church, the Maritime Sailors Cathedral, on Sunday March 14 th and we will tentatively be represented by PC Calihan, PC Romatz and Vice Commodore Hall based on limited capacity. The ABYA is having a Horse Racing Spaghetti Charity Dinner on April 11 th at Huron Pointe Yacht Club. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity is limited. Please contact Jill Romatz for more information or if you are interested.

Our Elite Brigade work parties will start April 17 th, please mark your calendars. We will need lots of help getting the club ready to open.

Thank you, RC B

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Financial Report

Treasurer, Kevin Rae

For February 2021 income of $36,175.00, expenses of $2,039.85 and net income of $34,135.15. Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by : Debbie Siwek Motion : Carried by all

ABYA Report

P/C Bill Calihan

The ABYA held its first in person General Membership Meeting for the 2021 boating season, March 1 st , 2021. The meeting was hosted by the Nautical Mile Yacht Club and held at Zef’s Dockside Restaurant. It was announced at that meeting that Rear Commodore Alexsay Karpowitsh resigned. This leaves this position open to any Commodore/Commander, past or present, from any member club to fill this position. The ABYA intends to have more fund raisers this year, but on a smaller scale. The first is as follows. Horse race Spaghetti Charity Dinner to be held April 11 th , 2021 and hosted by the Huron Pointe Yacht Club. Contact Jill Romantz for information. ABYA Spring Dinner Dance is to be held at the North Channel Yacht Club June 4 th , 5 th . Save the date and watch for further information. Other related ABYA events as follows. The Blessing of the Fleet held at the Old Mariners Church of Detroit will be this Sunday March 14 th . This year the participants will be limited to 70 persons due to the Coved 19 epidemic. The Detroit Power Squadron will hold its annual event, A one day trip to Put in Bay on Friday June 25 th .The price per person is $92.00 dollars. Watch for further information or feel free contact me. I would like to announce that Greg Murray has agreed to be the ABYA’s new Chaplin. Greg does a great job, I am very happy to hear the good news. The next ABYA General Membership Meeting will be held at Huron Point Yacht Club April 5 th . Dinner is available from 6:00 to 7:30 with the meeting to follow. Dinner is $12.00 per person. For dinner

reservation’s Contact me or call 586 872 7276 by April 1 st . Respectively summited Past Commodore Bill Calihan.

Correspondence

All

Valerie from Cleveland Yacht Club inquired about a rendezvous August 2 nd - 5 th . Commodore Glenn Nixon responded to Valerie letting her know we need know how many boats and the boat sizes. P/C Randy Pagel is asking permission to be the 4 th stop for a Parkinson’s Poker Run on June 9 th , 2021, there will be 40 – 50 boats and no food will be needed. Randy has spoke with the weekday managers and they approved it. Motion by: Gary Jialanella Second by : Dennis Alcazar Motion : Carried by all

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CURRENT BUSINESS

Activities

Dennis Alacazar

Dennis is looking into bands that are interested in playing at the club. Tom the bald chef gave him some information on a band that he knows named “Classic Maniacs” the cost would be $500.00 for 4 hours, if food or beverage is included, they will discount the price to $400.00. Commodore Glenn Nixon is interested in possibly having a band play on Friday nights. Dennis is going to contact “Classic Maniacs” to see if they can offer us an incentive to play at the club.

Clubhouse

Bill Burkhardt

No report, absent excused. Commodore Glenn Nixon did receive a list of to do items to open the club.

Harbor & Grounds

Tom Altobelli

Backfill East Harbor and Robison V/C Dale Hall has had contact with Brad Patterson about dredging and backfilling the area, Brad has not provided a quote but said his rate is $250.00 per hour. Dale will send out the bid as soon as he gets it. Tom has had contact with Bob Brison (friend of Jim Angers) to bid out the project. Bob said they could haul in fill dirt at $40.00 a yard. They have a barge that can bring in 70 yards of fill dirt at a time. The cost of the project is based on how much fill dirt is needed. Tom will meet with Bob to determine how much fill dirt is needed; Tom will also confirm if the bid is for sand of fill dirt. A-Dock Extension V/C Dale Hall is still waiting on a quote for this project from Brad Patterson. R/C Brian Fringer will work out the details for approval of this project and he will reach out to Cash Reserve. A plan will be put together so it can be voted on during the April meeting or sooner if possible.

Membership

Debbie Siwek

Ruth Durand excused from work-or-pay Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : R/C Brian Fringer Motion : Carried by all

John Prochaska leave of absence Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Gary Jialanella Motion : Carried by all

New members for 2021 Laura and Greg Janski Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Dennis Alcazar Motion : Carried by all

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Publications

Melissa Winkler

Melissa is working on the Beacon and the Roster; she needs still needs the Flag comments. She is updating photos for the website. She is hoping to have all ads for the Beacon and Roster by March 15 th . Melissa is hoping to have everything by April 1 st so that it can be approved and sent to print May 1 st for distribution opening weekend.

Secretary

Gary Jialanella

Gary is currently working in 2 areas 1. Member work weekend schedule: The only weekend that seems to be short is July 4 th weekend. Gary will add some of the new members to this weekend and does not foresee any problems. There are weekends that have excessive workers so some of them may need to be moved around. 2. OD Manual: Will be discussed in Old Business.

Supplies

Al Douglas

No Report

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

Tom asked about replacing Fin #1 with a pontoon. This will have to be brought to the Forward Planning Committee and the Financing Committee. Fin #2 is listed as #8 on the 5-year plan and Fin #2 is listed #2 on the 10-year plan. Tom will work on proposals for the replacement of Fin #1. A suggestion to put a committee together was proposed, Tom will put together a committee to research replacement options. Tom inquired about a debit card to make necessary purchases. R/C Brian Fringer and Kevin Rae will set up access to all the directors with 5/3 Bank, all the directors will need to go into 5/3 Bank to sign the signature card before access will be granted.

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

Incoming Rendevous

All Ports Yacht Club 4 boats Ohio Crew 6 boats Put-in-Bay 12 boats

Week of July 19 th (Scott Goemmel is weekday OD) 22 nonmember boats Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Al Douglas Motion : Carried by all Lake Front Yacht Club 5 boats Week of August 2 nd (Weekday manager approved) Motion by: Tom Lisowski Second by : Al Douglas Motion : Carried by all

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NCYC Rendevous

Lexington Harbor for the weekend of July 23-25 (Confirmed)

St. Clair Harbor for the weekend of August 13-15 (Confirmed)

TO BE ANNOUNCED 2021 Commodore Cruise

OLD BUSINESS

1. Status of Clubhouse water mitigation plan – Director Bill Burkhardt Tabled to April

2. Status of DTE survey – Genow seawall erosion issue – V/C Dale Hall V/C Dale Hall has received a letter and phone calls from DTE, the bottom line is DTE will not budge on responsibility of this problem. The plan now is to fill in the area until DTE is willing to work with us. 3. Plan for Alcohol Awareness Program req’s for NCYC Insurance Policy – R/C Brian Fringer R/C Brian Fringer is still working on a way to train workers to satisfy the insurance company. There is no way to get a group login, the cost is $8.00 per person. R/C Brian Fringer will investigate a train the trainer option, he will continue to work on this.

4. Golf Cart offer – Commodore Glenn Nixon preview rules for use to include in the OD Manual Gary Jialanella will add the rules to the manual.

5. Status of project to backfill along new walkways – East Harbor and Robison Discussed Harbor and Grounds

6. Status of A-Dock extension project – V/C Dale Hall and Director Tom Altobelli Discussed Harbor and Grounds

7. Security cameras – Al Douglas No discussion

8. OD Manual updates – Secretary Gary Jialanella Gary made changes to 4 areas *Changed retired director names to current director names *Added an attachment for the COVID policy *Golf cart operations *Alcohol awareness (still being worked on) The OD Manual will need to be approved by the board in April

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9. OD and week manager training plan – Secretary Gary Jialanella Gary will setup training on the Saturday of opening weekend. Commodore Glenn Nixon and Al Douglas will assist with the training.

10. Weekend incoming rendezvous policy Tabled to April

11. Harbormaster job description – responsibilities and working with OD and week managers Scott Goemmel will propose a job description for “Harbor Master”, he will present it to the board. Commodore Glenn Nixon suggests adding this as an appointed position.

New Business

1. Incoming weekday rendezvous approvals CYC Members 6 boats Week of July 6 th – 8 th Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by : Tom Lisowski Motion : Carried by all

2. New POS system – Supplies Director Al Douglas Al is looking into a new POS system as the current system is a Windows 7 system which will not be compatible October of 2021. He is looking into a cloud-based system. V/C Dale Hall sat through a presentation with Al on the cloud-based system. Al will reach out to P/C Ian Blackburn to help assist him in researching new systems. Kevin suggests going to North Star Sail Club to check out their system, Kevin said he would be happy to set something up so Al can meet with them.

3. Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners Church Detroit March 14 No help needed per V/C Dale Hall

4. Traditions Committee kickoff Tabled to April. P/C Rick Romatz and P/C Denise Huntley will join the call to talk about this.

5. Policy Committee – Limitations on extended stays on the Island Tabled to April

6. COVID Policy Tabled to April

7. ABYA Dinner Dance – P/C Bill Calihan The ABYA dance is scheduled for Saturday June 4-6, 2021, with the dinner dance being June 5 th . NCYC will allow 100 guests and 40 boats will be allowed. If you purchase a boat slip Friday June 4 th, you get Saturday June 5 th free. Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by : R/C Brian Fringer Motion : Carried by all

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High 5’s None Member of the Month None. Good of the Order.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 pm Motion by: Tom Lisowski Second by: Dennis Alcazar Motion: Carried by all.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: Thursday April 8th, 2021 VIA Zoom

Laura and Greg Janski

Lake Level Link

https://coast.noaa.gov/llv/

We Need Your Help

Fellow members, it’s that time of year where we start making plans for spring and summer. Think about launching our boats and also think about how we are going to help our club this season. As you can see from the calendar there are still 3 openings for weekday managers, also openings for team partners. If you can’t work a full week, how about helping out another member with a day or two, or even a few hours during the week. All help is greatly appreciated.

Please contact Tony Scicluna at 586-291-8193 or ajsboat@yahoo.com to sign up.

Date

Manager

Team Partners

May 23-28

Commodore Glenn & Sheila Nixon V/C Dale & Colleen Hall

May 31-June 4

Darryl & Josette Campbell

Tony & Sharon Simion

Open

Open

June 6-11

June 13-18

Jery Krist & Irene Martin

Tony & Kim Scicluna

June 20-2

Barb Vanover

Ladies Week

June 27-July 2

R/C Brian & Bob Fringer

Dennis Pomeroy

July 4-9

Ron & Colleen Braun

Tony & Michelle Rybinski

July 11-16

Open

OPEN

Al Douglas, Tony & Kim Scicluna

July 18-23

Scott & Michelle Gommel

July 25-30

Open

Open

Aug 1-6

Ron & Colleen Braun

Al Douglas

Aug 8-13

Doug & Christa Betts

Bill & Susan Burkhardt

Aug 15-20

Patty Mok & Leslie Leitch

Trevor & Elizabeth Trefla

P/C Bill & Mary Beth Hendricks

Aug 22-27

Peter & Norma Frame

Roger & Margaret Odette, Gerry & Sue Piccinin

Aug 29-Sept 3

P/C Randy & Linda Pagel

Sept 5-10

Steve & Diane Marten

Ron & Jeannine Kemp

Sept 12-17

John & Shelly Sweier

OPEN

Sept 19-24

Tony & Kim Scicluna

John & Glynda Mantyk

Sept 26-Oct 1

PC Bill Calihan

OPEN OPEN

Oct 3-8

Roman Kolodchin

NEWS From BoatUS

Boat Owners Association of The United States 5323 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151 Read this press release online at: https://bit.ly/3uLBs0E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com Photo Available at: https://www.boatus.com/news-room//Images/Releases/Gov Aff USCG 5 Year Documentation photo 4_14_21.jpg

Photo Caption: Boat owners will no longer need to renew their Certificate of Documentation every year. (credit: BoatUS)

U.S. Coast Guard Changes

Certificate of Documentation to 5 Years

New rule will spare some boaters a yearly task

SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 14, 2021 -- Of the nation’s nearly 12 million registered recreational boats, those owners who federally document their vessels, or about 165,000 boats, will be spared the hassle of renewing their U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation every year as a result of recent rule change that now makes documentation valid for five years. The move was the result of Coast Guard cost- saving efforts and requirements set forth in the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. “The change to a five-year documentation period will be a time-saver,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy. Kennedy notes the new rule also eliminates some options that were formerly available. Formerly, documentation was $26 per year and boaters could select the number of years, from one to five. The new five-year documentation cost for is fixed at $130. Additional fees apply for initial documentation as well as exchanges. The Coast Guard will not issue refunds if an owner chooses to cancel documentation before its five-year expiration or if a vessel is sold during the renewal period. Boat owners generally choose to federally document vessels with the U.S. Coast Guard versus the more common practice of state registration, for one of two reasons: the boat was purchased with a bank loan and the lender required it or the owner plans to travel beyond U.S. waters. A Certificate of Documentation is internationally recognized and makes it easier for American vessels to enter and leave foreign ports. “Going forward, the five-year Certificate of Documentation is the only option available for recreational vessels as the 2018 Act did not allow for alternatives,” added Kennedy.

Documented vessels must also be a minimum of 5 net tons, which is about the size of a 26-foot boat. BoatUS notes that net tons are more about (cargo) volume, than weight.

In a related issue, BoatUS continues to advise boaters to be vigilant when renewing U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation as official-looking vessel documentation renewal notices can lead to confusion and higher costs. Some BoatUS members have received notices that are not from the Coast Guard but rather third-party companies whose name or return addresses may appear similar to that of the official U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).

For more information on documentation go to BoatUS.com/Documentation.

About Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS):

Celebrating more than 50 years, BoatUS is the nation’s largest organization of recreational boaters with more than 700,000 members. We are the boat owners’ voice on Capitol Hill and fight for their rights. We are The Boat Owners Auto Club and help ensure a roadside trailer breakdown doesn’t end a boating or fishing trip before it begins. When boats break down on the water, TowBoatUS brings them safely back to the launch ramp or dock, 24/7. BoatUS offers GEICO Marine Insurance policies that give boat owners affordable, specialized coverage and superior service they need. We help keep boaters safe and our waters clean with assistance from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Visit BoatUS.com.

National Safe Boating Week Is May 22–28:

How Can You Make Boating Safer This Season?

3 tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water

ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 26, 2021 – The nation’s biggest recreational boating safety event of the year, National Safe Boating Week, is right around the corner, May 22–28. The annual event helps remind boaters to keep boating safety front and center all season long. How can you be a safety hero aboard your boat? Here are three tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. 1. The best life jacket is the one you will wear, meaning one that’s comfortable. There are many lightweight inflatable life jackets that fit the bill. Check the jacket’s label to ensure it’s approved for your type of boating. If the kids are visiting, don’t be tempted to put a child in an ill-fitting adult life jacket. The BoatUS Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner program for kids offers a free and easy way to borrow an infant, child or teen life jacket for the day or weekend with locations at nearly 600 marinas, boat clubs, and other waterfront locations across the country. 2. Learn from what the U.S. Coast Guard boating safety reports tell us: Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, and alcohol rank as the top five primary contributing factors in accidents. This summer, recreational boaters can focus on these factors by putting down the cellphone, practicing using S.C.A.N. procedures to avoid distracted boating, taking a free boating safety course, slowing down, and driving more defensively, especially in congested boating areas. Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, so save the celebration for after the boat is safely tied up for the night. Boat operators also need to recognize they are responsible for the safety of their guests, including inebriated ones. 3. Remember to wear an engine cutoff switch if your boat is less than 26-feet, traveling on plane or above displacement speed. Some exemptions apply to this new rule went into effect April 1, including if the vessel has an enclosed helm. Engine cutoff switches can prevent boat strike injuries after an operator has been ejected from the vessel or displaced from the helm.