2021 - September Beacon

First Mates Mention The First Mates President’s Project is going strong with over $5000 raised to donate to the MISD Autism Program but there is still time for anyone who would like to make a donation to do so. This program uses Mimoteach projectors and whiteboards to help improve the academic skills, confidence, social interaction, communication and independence for their students. Any member that would like to make a donation can mail a check made out to NCYC First Mates, to Ellen Alcazar, 10499 Otter Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178. There are also donation jars on the bar at the club. The new furniture has arrived and looks great! On your next visit to the club be sure and take a peak or a sit on the new sofa and loveseat purchased by the First Mates. Great place to watch a little TV or just visit with a friend. Several members were seen relaxing and watching the Tiger game last Sunday enjoying the new seating. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the First Mates Labor Day Dinner on Sunday, September 5 th can call or text Christa Betts at 586-216-2042. If you would like to attend there is still time to register by texting your reservation to Christa. The Labor Day Dinner will feature fried chicken, baked potato bar, salad bar as well as an ice cream bar for dessert. Dinner will be following by the Classic Maniacs live performance and dancing. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The first mates have put together another excellent raffle with a picnic theme (of course there will be adult beverages included as well) and would like to thank member Glinda Mantyk for her donation of the beautiful handmade picnic quilt! The workmanship and detail on this special quilt is amazing! Thank you Glinda! The First Mates would also like to thank member, Colleen Hall, for her tireless work collecting and returning all of the cans from the island! Colleen’s Can Collection raises hundreds of dollars each year for the First Mates…Thank you Colleen!

SAVE THE DATE , First Mates Christmas Party, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 . This year’s party will be help at DaFrancesco’s Ristorante & Bar in Shelby Township.

Casting off! Susan Burkhardt