2022 - May Beacon

First Mates Mention May 2022

Let the boating begin! Opening weekend is less than a month away! There are only a few work weekends left until we return to the island Memorial Day weekend for the 2022 Club Opening. Anyone who has time to help get the clubhouse ready please join us for the remaining work parties. Our First Mates General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, May 28 th in the clubhouse at 10:00am. Continental breakfast will be served at 9:30am. Anyone who would like to join the First Mates or needs to pay their dues can sign up and pay their dues at this meeting. Please see Colleen Hall, Membership Director, at mossieoak@sbcglobal.net or 586-536-4220 to pay your dues or become a member. The First Mates “Annual Fitting Out Patio Party” will be held from 11:30-12:30. All are welcome! All First Mates are asked to bring an appetizer in a disposable container for easy clean up. A “specialty drink” will be available during the patio party along with the appetizer table. We will also be selling raffle tickets for the “Wagon of Cheer” on both Friday and Saturday, the winning ticket will be drawn after dinner on Saturday. The flag ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 29 th , 2022 . A special reminder to all First Mates Past Presidents to wear your uniform, you are part of this tradition and special recognition. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Ladies Week: Sunday, June 19 th 6pm until Friday, June 24 th at noon. Please contact Colleen Braun to crbraun10@comcast.net or 586-242-9698 regarding ladies week information.

Casting off- Susan Burkhardt Publicity Director, NCYC First Mates Board of Directors