2022 - Feb - Beacon

NCYC Beacon

February 2022

From the Flag Commodore Dale Hall, Vice Commodore Brian Fringer, Rear Commodore Scott Greenfelder

This year we are trying something a little bit different. Instead of the Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore and myself duplicating a lot of comments in our monthly articles, we are working together as your Flag to bring one, complete message to the entire NCYC Family. We will attempt to address the important issues of the club and provide some insight to things that are taking place on the near horizon. We are also adding a section to the Beacon that highlights all the prospective members that have paid their $250 application fee for membership. We will publish those names in the Beacon (and on the hallway bulletin board once we open the club) prior to conducting an interview for membership.

We would like to welcome everyone to 2022 and wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. We know that you are looking forward to 2022 and all the opportunities that a new year brings. It is truly an honor for Scott, Brian, and me to serve as your Flag this year. A special thank you to Past Commodore Glenn and his lady Sheila for their tireless work serving the club and providing leadership through another very challenging year. Once again, the entire club pulled off a very successful boating season and had a lot of fun was had in the process. As we move into the third year of this pandemic, we would like to take a moment to remember the loved ones and the members of our NCYC family that we have lost. In preparation for warmer weather and readying our boats for the season, please take the time to help each other and treat your fellow members with respect and compassion as we work together to ensure everyone’s safety on the island. We have a lot going on in 2022 and we will need a lot of preparation to get ready for our opening weekend on Friday May 27th, 2022. There are several large projects planned for the Elite Brigade and pre-opening work weekends. We will be: ● Replacing the walkway between The Boutique & D Dock ● Inspecting and replacing any rotten wood on walkways on the entire island ● Installing several new electrical pedestals and checking the breakers and connections on all remaining pedestals ● Replacing the railing on A Dock & Battleship Row ● Replacement of the generator (as soon as the supplier can ship it to us) ● We will also be completing a couple of projects left over from 2021 including: ● Dock Extension at the corner of A dock & Battleship Row ● Moisture mitigation from under the clubhouse

For all of our members that are enjoying the winter somewhere warm as well as all our members that are spending a few weeks there on vacation, please travel safe and we look forward to an early Spring and seeing you all at the Elite Brigade weekends.

Our terrific trio of Fleet Captions, Susan Burkhardt, Sharon Javery & Kim Miedema are planning 3 exciting rendezvous for us. The dates and locations are listed below. Please plan your schedule to attend all three, they are going to be great.

Club Island

June 10th – June 12th

Ford Yacht Club

July 15th – July 17th

St. Clair Harbor

Aug. 12th – Aug. 14th

As we look to the Spring, please plan to stay engaged and look for opportunities to volunteer, participate and most importantly ensure we are moving the NCYC in the right direction. If you are interested in managing one of the projects listed above, please reach out to any member of the Board of Directors or the Flag. We welcome your ideas and expertise to ensure all these projects are completed on-time and within budget. Thank you to everyone in advance for your dedication this year and for finding ways to use your talent to better the club.

Your Flag

Dale Hall

Brian Franger

Scott Greenfelder

Commodore

Rear Commodore

Rear Commodore

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

On January 12th member Larry Gierlowski who had been in hospice at home passed away. Keep his wife Adrienne, daughter Laurie, and their families in your thoughts and prayers. On January 13th member Norma Smith who had been battling health issues also passed away at home. Keep her husband Greg, son Shawn, daughter Stephanie in your thoughts and prayers. You notice I call our NCYC membership family … ..In my contact with our families who have been experiencing loss there is always mention of how appreciative they are of the thoughts, prayers, concern, and compassion they receive from their friends, “family” at our club. We are part of something more than a building on an island … ..may it ever be so. Don’t forget to pray for the health and safety of our membership over these winter months. Whether enjoying our beautiful winter wonderland or traveling to warmer climates may the good Lord bless and keep you.

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR:

Thank You Lord for giving me The brand new year ahead. Help me live the way I should As each new day I tread.

Give me gentle wisdom That I might help a friend, Give me strength and courage So a shoulder I might lend. The year ahead is empty, Help me fill it with good things. Each new day filled with joy And happiness it brings. Amen

Frst Mates Mention

January 2022

Happy New Year 2022

I always love New Year’s and the opportunity to make this year even better than the year before. I think that January is the most optimistic month of the year. This year maybe you want to try something new instead of traditional New Year’s resolutions. This year look for things you can add to your life. Plan to take more time for yourself, spend more time with friends and family, volunteer more, spend more time on the boat or better yet more time on the island! Whatever you are dreaming of for 2022, I hope that you are able to enjoy the journey!! Make plans, make a date, set some goals …even if that goal is more relaxation…this year take more time for yourself doing what you love to do! Please remember to send in your 2022 First Mates application this month. The 2022 First Mates application, letter and information on the First Mates included in your 2022 Annual Membership Packages that were sent out in late December. Any questions regarding membership should be sent to our Membership Director Colleen Hall (810)512-4545 (Home) 586-536-4220 (Cell).

I know that this year’s First Mates board is working to make Summer 2022 fantastic!

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Happy New Year!

Susan Burkhardt, Publicity Director, NCYC First Mates Board of Directors

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Members of the Month

Jill Romatz The NCYC Board of Directors recognizes Jill Romatz as Member of the Month. Jill's work on the Commodore's Ball, invitations, favors, programs as well as hats, pins, flags and all the accessories for the Board of Directors is a demonstration of going way above and beyond. Jill always finds a way to get it done and it's done very well, her work ethic speaks volumes. Thank you, Jill, for everything you do! Ted Marini The NCYC Board of Directors recognizes Ted Marini as Member of the Month for January. When Coka- Cola was unable to assist with winterizing the system in the club house, Ted stepped up and came to the club after our Fin Runners were out of the water to winterize the pop lines. Ted came to the island with his grandson and took care of the entire project and then pulled his boat out of the water for the winter after they finished. Thank you, Ted, for everything you do!

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P l ease have you r r ese r va t i on i n by Ap r i l 20 t h .

2022 New Member Applicants

The following people have submitted their $250 application fee prior to the end of January 2022 and will be interviewed during the month of February or March.

Burton and Yvette Kirsten Nicholas and Jordin Abraham Mark and Laura Fasseel Jennifer and James Robertson Kristen and Michael Novak Dennis and Denise Rouse Gerald and Linda Ott Donald and Terry Kaminski Edward Bolsendahl Paul Vitale Mark and Sara Snethkamp Karl and Kelly Heid

NCYC Financial Report

You can find the NCYC Financial Reports on the website at NCYConline.com in the Documents section. This will be updated regularly.

Anchor Bay Yachting Association General Membership Minutes January 3, 2022 Hosted by Nautical Mile Yacht Club at Jefferson Yacht Club

Meeting called to order at: 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation from Chaplain Greg Murray

Officers in Attendance: P/C Patricia Mok Commodore Leslie Leitch Vice Commodore William Bailey Rear Commodore Sally Preston Treasurer Ruth Hollister Secretary Immediate Past Commodore Patricia Mok

Clubs in Attendance: ABC of Anchor Bay (Chris Beck, Ron Grose, Lisa Kost), Bayside YC (Greg Kosciolek), Belvidere BC (Robert Mack), ABC of Detroit (Al Schwaller), Great lakes CC (Tony Simion), ABC. Of Grosse Pointe (John Sulkowski, William Stano), Harbor Club N/S YC (Sue Merony, Kurt Salvatore),

Huron Pointe YC (Chris Malik), Nautical Mile YC (Elizabeth Trelfa, Patrick Vandenboom, Todd Wyber), North Channel YC (P/C Bill Calihan) North Star SC (Tracy Tower), Past Commodores Club ( P/C Ed Bolsendahl), Poor Man's YC (Ann Marie Bliss), Sandpointe YC (Jim Albrecht, Jennifer Wambach), Sailing Singles (Shirley Hathaway), Shores Harbor Club (Mike Blake)

Commodores Comments: Welcome Past Commodores,Delegates and Guests to the first General Membership meeting of 2022

Secretary Report-P/C Patricia Mok Need approval of November 2021 GMM Minutes Motion to approve by GLCC Second by ABC-Detroit

Discussion Approved

Treasures Report- Treasurer Ruth Hollister Ruth read December treasurer report,balance 13,015.24

Need approval of treasury report Motion to approve by: P/C Calihan Second by: P/C Rick Romatz Approved

Ruth read January treasurer report balance 10,332.77 Need approval of treasury report Motion to approveby : HCN&SYC Second by: HPYC Approved

Commodores Report: Commodore Leslie Leitch  Upcoming calendar including Boating Classes, Fundraisers and hosting

 Meeting Format changes- The website include only informational noteations, ie: Board members, Cllub members, By-Laws and Constitiution, ABYA Events. Presentation on website and Facebook Forthcoming. Share your events on Facebook Page  Still in need of a Secretary-No better time to join the board  Presentation of Charity Checks to: ◦ Macomb County Sheriff's Marine Division-Lt. Tina Old, Deputy James Haddad, Deputy William Tondreau St. Clair County Sheriff's Marine Division-Sargent Marty Stojan ◦ Noble Odyseey Foundation-Captain Luke Clayborn Vice Commodores Report-William Bailey  Along with P/C Patricia Mok-Informational Power Point Presentation put together by V/C Bailey, for the incoming delegates

Rear Commodores Report-Sally Preston  Membership still needs some of the missing information for the delegates package being passed out at the February meeting

Past Commodores Report- Patricia Mok  Commodore's Ball Update-The ball lost money only on attendance

Good of the Order-Secretary Brenda Richards  ABC-Anchor Bay -Change of officiers  Bayside Yacht Club-Change of watch/new board  Belvidere Boat Club-New board

 ABC-Detroit-Looking forward to boating classes, Jet Express is a go! June 24 th Sailing out of DYC 8 a.m. Watch for flyer  Great Lakes Cruising Club-Holiday Gala, Webinars, check out the web if you are planning on cruising Lake Huron, Erie, Ontario  ABC-Grosse Ponte- Commodores ball Jan. 15 th for Comm. Rose Stano @ GPYC $60  Harbor Club North & South YC-New Board, Need a Fleet Captain, Watch for Smoke on the Water  Huron Pointe Yacht Club- Hosting ABYA GMM Feb. 7 th See Flyer BTW: Great Charity Ball  Nautical Mile yacht Club-New board, Events on our web page nauticalmileyc.org inc. Rendezvous', Memorial Day Parade and Blessing of the Fleet  North Channel Yacht Club- January 13 starts the new board and Jan.22 is our Commodores Ball

 North Star Sail Club-Friday night Fun Sail Race Call manager to sign up  Past Commodores Club- Brunch January 9 th $35 covers bunch cost and dues  Poorman's Yacht Club- No Report  Sailing Singles- New board  Sand Pointe Yacht Club-New board  Shores Harbor Club-New board

Old Business/ New Business

Commodore Patricia Mok respectfully recognizes Past Commodores in attendance  1984 Roger Brdak  2000 Bill Calihan

 2002 Frank Olejniczak  2004 Chuck Baurhenn  2008 Scott Bell  2016 Rick Romatz  2017 Ed Bolsendahl  2020/21 Patricia Mok

Commodores Closing Comments: Thank you Commodore Elizabeth Trelfa fo NMYC for your continued support and hospitality. Also, thank you to the Commodore and crew of the Jefferson Yacht Club Next General Membership Meeting will be held on February 7, 2022 Hosted by Huron Pointe Yacht Club. Vice Commodore Will Bailey will do a website presentation Attire: Dress Blues

On behalf of the Board of Anchor Bay Yachting Association we would like to thank you for your attendance and continue support.

Motion to adjourn by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by: P/C Rick Romatz Adjourned at: 8:19 p.m.

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2022 Weekday Schedule Members: Weekday manager schedule begins May 30, 2022 Please add your name and team to the calendar of weeks below. Your help is greatly appreciated. Questions: Call Collee Braun at 586-242-9698 or Ron Braun at 586-306-3531

Date

Manager

Team Partners

May 22 - May 27

P/C Ian Blackburn

Commodore Dale and Colleen Hall

May 29 - June 3

Terry Steinmacher/Kathy Fowler

Christa Betts / Colleen and Ron Braun

June 5 - June 10

Tony and Kim Scicluna

Pat and Brigida Sullivan / Ron and Shannon Nagaj

June 12 - June 17

Steve and Donna Kuhr

Steve Barker / Michelle

June 19 - June 24 LADIES WEEK

Colleen Braun

Colleen Hall / Christa Betts / Susan Burkhardt

June 26 - July 1

V/C Brian Fringer / Bob Fringer

Dennis Pomeroy

July 3 - July 8

Colleen and Ron Braun

Tony and Michelle Rybinski

July 10 - July 15

July 17 - July 22 July 24 - July 29 PIB/CYC Rendevous

Scott Goemmel

July 31 - August 5

Colleen and Ron Braun

Harley and Linda Burris / P/C Ian Blackburn and Marie

August 7 - August 12

Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok

Trevor and Elizabeth Trelfa / Roman Kolodchin

August 14 - August 19

Mike and Linda May

Colleen and Ron Braun

August 21 - August 26

P/C Rick and Jill Romatz

Shelly and Gary Schroka / Nikki and Bill Frederiksen

August 28 - September 2

P/C Randy and Linda Pagel

Ellen and Dennis Alcazar / Ron and Colleen Braun

September 4 - September 9

Steve and Diane Marten

Ron and Jeannine Kemp

September 11 - September 16

John and Shelly Sweier

Christa and Doug Betts

September 18 - September 23

September 25 - September 30

P/C Bill and Terri Calihan

Russ and Pat Adams

October 2 - October 7

Roman Kolodchin

John and Shelly Sweier

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Week

Activities

Weekend Event Sponsors/Weekday Managers

Dates

Elite Brigade Weekends Official Spring Work Weekends Week Leading Up To Opening Fitting Out Weekend/Flag Raising

Worker Lunch - Commodore Dale & First Lady Colleen

April 16, 23, 30/May 7

Worker Lunch - Commodore Dale & First Lady Colleen

May 14 & 21

P/C Ian & Marie Blackburn/Commodore Dale & First Lady Colleen Doug Betts/Bill Burkhardt (ODs) Steer Roast - P/C Bill & Sandy Bauer, P/C Denise & Tom Huntley (Organizers)

May 23 - 27

1

May 27 - 30

Weekdays

Terry Steinmacher/Kathy Fowler

May 31- June 3

2

ABYA Dinner Dance

P/C Glenn Nixon (OD) - Leslie Leitch (Organizer)

June 3 - 5 June 5 - 10

Weekdays

Tony & Kim Scicluna

P/C Jim Angers (OD) - Susan Burkhardt, Sharon Javery, Kim Miedema (Organizers)

3

Rendezvous Weekdays Big Smoke Weekdays Chili Cookoff Weekdays Weekdays Surf & Turf Weekdays Rendezvous Weekdays

June 10 - 12 June 12 - 17 June 17 - 19 June 19 - 24 June 24 - 26

Steve & Donna Kuhr

4

P/C John Dickson (OD) - Don Ruma (Organizer)

Ladies Week - First Lady Colleen Hall/Colleen Braun (Organizers)

5

Mark Javery (OD) -Shelley Murphy (Organizer)

V/C Brian Fringer & Bob Fringer P/C Randy Pagel (OD & Organizer)

June 26 - July 1

6

4th of July Celebration

July 1 - 4

Colleen & Ron Braun

July 4 - July 8

7

Tony Scicluna (OD) - P/C Brian & Renee McEvoy (Organizers)

July 8 - 10

Open/Available

July 10 - July 15

Dusan Rotarov (OD)

Susan

8

July 15 - 17 July 17 - 22

Burkhardt, Sharon Javery, Kim Miedema (Organizers)

Open/Available

9

Kids Weekend

Ed Mizgalski/Gary Jialanella (ODs) - Shannon Nagaj, Tracey Richey (Organizers)

July 22 - 24 July 24 - 29

Weekdays

Scott & Michele Goemmel

P/C Ian Blackburn (OD) Commodore Dale & First Lady Colleen Hall & Others (Organizers)

10

Poker Run Weekdays

July 29 - 31

Colleen & Ron Braun

July 31 - Aug 5

Mariners Fundraiser (Euchre Tournament)

11

P/C Brian McEvoy (OD) - P/C Randy Pagel (Organizer)

Aug. 5 - 7 Aug. 7 - 12

Weekdays

Leslie Leitch & Patricia Mok

R/C Scott Greenfielder (OD) Susan Burkhardt, Sharon Javery, Kim Miedema (Organizers)

12

Rendezvous Weekdays

Aug. 12 - 14 Aug. 14 - 19 Aug. 19 - 21 Aug. 21 - 26 Aug. 26 - 28 Sept. 2 - 5 Sept. 5 - 9 Sept. 9 - 11 Sept 11 - 16 Sept. 16 - 18 Sept. 18 - 23 Sept. 23 - 25 Sept. 25 - 30

Mike & Linda May

13

Roman Kolodchin (OD) To Be Determined (TBD)

OPEN

Weekdays Wine Tasting Weekdays

P/C Rick & Jill Romatz

14

Melissa Winkler (OD) - Kim Scicluna (Organizer)

P/C Randy & Linda Pagel

Aug. 28 - Sept. 2

P/C Beer Bust / General Membership Meeting

15

Tom Lisowski (OD) - P/C Glenn Nixon (Organizer)

Weekdays

Steve & Diane Marten

16

Commodore's Trap Shoot

R/C Brian Fringer (OD) - Diane French (Organizer)

Weekdays

John & Shelley Sweier

17

Smoke On The Water

P/C Rick Romatz (OD) - P/C John Dickson & Jeff Edgerly (Organizers)

Weekdays

Open/Available

18

Al Douglas (OD) - To Be Determined (TBD)

OPEN

Weekdays

P/C Bill & Terri Calihan

19

Dennis Alcazar (OD) - To Be Determined (TBD)

OPEN

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

Weekdays

Roman Kolodchin

Oct. 2 - 7

Haul-Out / General Membership Meeting

20

Terry Steinmacher (OD) - To Be Determined (TBD) Worker Lunch - Commodore Dale & First Lady Colleen

Oct. 7 - 9

Fall Work Parties

Oct. 15 & 22

MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

2021 Well Seniority List BY WELL

BY DATE

Well No.

Name

Since

Name

Since

1

Available

Charles Herr Bill Hendricks

1992

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

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 Kevin Verkest Ian Blackburn Brian Roath

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

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

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

Brent Malik Greg Criner

Dave Gronbach Dennis Biel Brian Roath Kevin Verkest

3/23/21

4/3/14

7/19/20 4/30/19

Dennis Biel Available Available

( Rev.6/22/21)

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 11 12

KEVIN RAE (WELLS 2-6)

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

JOHN ZYCH MIKE LINDEN

GARY JIALANELLA

MIKE MAY VINCE DAY

MELISSA WINKLER

(Rev.9/9/21)

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

Lake Level Link

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2021 Member Clubs

ABPS Anchor Bay Power Squadron BHBC Bay Harbor Boat Club

BYC Bayside Yacht Club BBC Belvidere Boat Club

CBBC Conger Bay Boat Club DPS Detroit Power Squadron GLCC Great Lakes Cruising Club GPPS Grosse Pointe Power Squadron HCN&SYC Harbor Club North and South Yacht Club HPYC Huron Pointe Yacht Club LBC Laketrotters Boat Club

NMYC Nautical Mile Yacht Club NCYC North Channel Yacht Club NSSC Birth Star Sail Club PCC Past Commodore's Club PMYC Poor Man's Yacht Club 0 SHC Shores Harbor Club SPYC Sand Pointe Yacht Club SS Sailing Singles Y-Knot Boat Club

Looking forward to seeing you on the island!