2023 - 07 - Beacon

North Channel Yacht Club July 2023 Beacon

From The Flag,

We would like to thank our great NCYC membership for making June a great month on the island. The weather has been unseasonably warm which has resulted in the boating season getting off to a faster than normal pace.

The weekend activities at the club have been very well attended throughout the month of June and even the weekdays have seen many members staying overnight to enjoy the beauty of the island and the comradery of our membership. Many members continue to work tirelessly to maintain the island and the clubhouse, and we can’t thank you enough for all the hard work. Many projects came together as planned and have added to the beauty of our island. 1. The new seawall and walkway were completed on time and ready for opening weekend. Additional soil was placed along the walkway for backfill and the pedestals were reinstalled. Thanks to many members that spent hours on this huge undertaking. 2. The new garage was completed, and the new walk-in cooler was assembled and was functioning for opening weekend.

There are few items that we still need to be completed on the garage and those projects will be completed timely.

The ladies of NCYC held an outstanding Lady’s Week June 18 th – 23 rd . Special thanks to Rachel Fringer and Jill Romatz for organizing all the activities and hosting approximately 40 participates. The week received rave reviews and Rachel would like to thank all the Lady’s that attended. June also ushered in our first NCYC Rendezvous hosted by our Fleet Captains Shelly and Gary Schroka. The rendezvous was held at South Channel Yacht Club and approximately 25 boats attended. Even though it was a little damp on Friday, the weather cleared up and was great fun and well planned by our Fleet Captains. The NCYC Boating Season is off to a very fast start, and we would encourage everyone to review the Schedule of Events and get your calendar blocked and get involved for the remainder of the Summer. We look forward to seeing you on the island.

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A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

CHAPLAIN NOTES JULY 2023

Since our last Beacon was published members of our NCYC family are in need of our love, support, and prayers.

P/C Denise Huntley has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Denise sought medical advice from several institutions and has started treatment at Karmanos. Pray for strength for Denise. Pray her medical care team will have wisdom from God and treat her with compassion. Remembering also to pray that Denise, Tom, and their entire family will feel the presence, comfort, and peace only God can give. Remember to keep Jerry Krist and Irene Martin in your thoughts and prayers as they process and mourn the recent passing of daughter Janette. As too many in our membership know the loss of a child is a pain no parent should know. I pray they feel our genuine love and support. Keep Linda Pagel in your prayers as she recovers from a recent fall and broken femur that required major surgical intervention. The surgery went well, and she anticipates a lengthy recovery as she cannot put weight on her injured leg for many weeks. Also remember P/C Randy as he cares for Linda during her rehabilitation.

Praise God that Sandy Bauer has returned home from rehabilitation and continues to heal from her fall and total hip replacement procedure.

I am sure there are others in our NCYC family going through trials that we are not aware of or those who may have unspoken prayer requests. When you pray ask God to comfort and heal these brothers and sisters too. Our lives are increasingly becoming more fast-paced, which often translates into less family time and gatherings. Growing up I took for granted that during these wonderful gatherings I could take time to share moments with and remind my dad how proud I was to be his son. June provided us with a special day to celebrate the fathers in our lives. I hope that if your father is still with you that you were able to enjoy this day together. As a father I am reminded to strive daily to look to God the Father as our ultimate example of who we should be. I wish that all our NCYC dads had a happy and blessed Father’s Day. Proverbs 22:6 “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” This month we celebrated our countries Independence Day. Do take time to reflect on God’s goodness to our nation and the freedoms we enjoy. Although many of our freedoms seem to be under attack and “In God we trust” is not a statement many of our leaders will claim today, God hasn’t turned his back on us as a nation. Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

First Mates Mention July 2023

Memorial Day Weekend was a HUGE Success: We had a very nice turn out at our First Mates General Membership meeting on the May 27 th . We welcomed seven new members that weekend. If there is anyone who would like to join First Mates, it’s never too late to do so! Please contact Membership Director, Colleen Hall at mossieoak@sbcglobal.net or 586-536-4220 to become a member. THANK YOU ….Thank you again to all that joined us! Our “Annual Patio Party” was very successful with the help from our very own, Social Director, Shannon Nagaj. We couldn’t have had a better day for this event. Let’s give another round of applause to Dennis Alcazar for winning the “Wagon of Cheer”. We hope you enjoy!

Boatique

Don’t forget that Jill has so many GREAT new items in the Boatique, just waiting for you to check out and purchase them!

President’s Charity: This year, Charrae Trocki would like to collect donations for residents that live at Martha T. Berry Medical Facility. Note: First Mates will start collecting items in July! Martha T. Berry Foundation Mission Statement: The future of Martha T. Berry, MCF is tied to the generosity of the individuals closest to it. We all want the assurance that the very best health care will be available when our family, our friends, or we ourselves need it. The Martha T. Berry

Foundation’s aim is just that; to continue to support this wonderful facility and the population it serves.

Since 1950, Macomb County continues to honor its commitment to its residents by providing the most needed medical care and nursing services to the elderly, frail, and most vulnerable residents. Your donation will continue to support the legacy of service to the community. Even the smallest donation can make a difference in the lives of the residents of Martha T. Berry, Medical Care Facility. Colleen Hall is collecting those returnable again this year! The money that she collected last year, paid for the “New” Bed sheets and helped pay for other items for our beautiful club. You can place your empty can/bottles in the Forest Green Rubbermaid trash can that will be labeled. If you have a lot of them, please label and place your bag in the “Empty Keg” shed. Colleen will be glad to take them!

Looking ahead…..

Labor Day Weekend:

Our next First Mates General Membership meeting will be on Saturday, September 2 nd . First Mates Continental breakfast will be served at 9:30a.m. and our meeting will start at 10:00a.m. Sharp!

First Mates Christmas Party :

Will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Tina’s Country House.

Casting off for this month- Elizabeth Trelfa Publicity Director, NCYC First Mates Board of Directors

Dear N.C.Y.C. Members, Summer is in full swing and the last thing we want to think about is Labor Day Weekend! Unfortunately it will be here before we know it and we need to plan for our annual First Mates Dinner. This year will have a Polish dinner on Sunday, Sept. 3rd @ 5:30pm. You can purchase tickets in advance, by sending your check made out to:

NCYC First Mates ($25.00 per person)

Susan Burkhardt (First Mates Vice President) 7372 Flamingo Clay Twp., Michigan 48001. If you have any questions, please call Susan @ (586) 405-3792, email; susansusb@gmail.com

Don't delay, mail it right away because the deadline is August 19th ! After that date, the tickets will go up to $30.00 per person.

Thank you, Elizabeth Trelfa 2023 First Mates Publicity Director

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Kids Day Update!

July 22 nd , 2023

Hello!

Since posting the signup genius for volunteer sign up last week, I have been getting a few questions about what exactly each task entails. Here is a breakdown of each volunteer position. Thank you in advance to all who plan on volunteering to make the day great as well as those who have already done so! Also, some answers to other questions I have received as well. Looking forward to all the reindeer games next weekend!

Sincerely,

Your 2023 Youth Director

Shelby Romatz

Q/A

*Trick or Treat - Members who would like to pass out candy for trick or treating please do not forget to bring your own treats to pass out. Please try to stay away from anything with peanut butter due to allergies! *Lunch Menu- Chicken nuggets, French fries, mac-n-cheese, hot dogs, fruit, chips. *Dinner Menu- Spaghetti Dinner *Please do not forget to decorate/ light up your boat for the decorating contest! How fun to walk around the island at night and look at all the pretty lights! *Raffle ticket prices - $6.00 for 5 and spend $20.00 and get an extra strip! *YES, there is still time to donate! Donations will be accepted until the day of. *YES, please feel free to sign up for more than one task/shift on the signup genius! *Puttin ’ on the Hits Talent Show- Anything goes! Please help your child/guest prepare something they'd like to show off. Dancing, Singing, acting skit, telling jokes, poetry, magic tricks, hula hooping anything goes!

Kid’s Day Volunteer Sign Up!

Break Down

Please contact Shelby Romatz at (586)265-7797 or Shelby_romatz@yahoo.com for any questions. You can also sign up via signup genius or the bulletin board in the Kids Room. Every task except for Check in Team, Lunch Crew, Dinner Crew, & Santa’s Helpers, have been split up into three shifts so members can all have time to enjoy the day.

Check in Team

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Assist in checking in the registered children and handing out their welcome bags. Looking to have three volunteers’ man the check in table on the patio.

Lunch Crew

11am- 1:30pm

Meet in the kitchen at 11am to begin cooking/grilling with the team. This may include taking money, serving, & cleanup as well. Looking for at least 6 people to fill this role.

Dinner Crew

4:30pm – 7:30pm

Meet in the kitchen at 4:30pm to assist in cooking. Dinner begins at 6pm. This could include collecting money, serving, and cleanup. Looking for 6 people to fill this role.

Santa’s Helpers

4:30pm- 6:00pm

Assist in keeping line organized, passing out gifts, and taking photos of the kids with Santa in the clubhouse. Looking for two people to fill this role.

Puttin on the Hits Backstage

7:45pm - ?

Meet in Kitchen at 7:45pm Assist in keeping the performers in order and quiet while others are performing.

Bounce House Attendants

This year we will be having four different types of bounce houses/slides. The job of the attendants will be to stand outside and assist in ensuring safety for all the kids. Just making sure that the line stays organized and there aren’t too many people using the slide at once. Each blow up has three shifts.

Shift 1: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Shift 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Shift 3: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Game/Craft Leaders

Our games are set up in a “Carnival or field day” we would like them to run all day if possible. We have 6 field games and 2 craft stations (crafts are in the clubhouse) need running throughout the day this year. Game leaders will explain the rules at their station and hand the prizes out to winners as well. The time sessions are split up into three shifts.

Shift 1: 1:00pm- 2:30pm

Shift 2: 2:30pm-3:00pm

Shift 3: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Dunk Tank – Help Soak our flag!!

Keep line organized, hand out prizes help soak our flag!!

Shift 1: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Shift 2: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Snow cone & Popcorn machine

Looking for 2 people for each shift on the patio to serve snow cones and popcorn. This will take place on the patio.

Shift 1: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Shift 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Shift 3: 4:00pm-5:00pm

SURF & TURF DINNER SATURDAY, JULY 29TH - 6:00 P.M. Hosted by PC Brian & Renee McEvoy and Crew

WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF DINNERS AVAILABLE SO RESERVE EARLY *PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION WITH CATHY BEFORE SENDING PAYMENT

MENU NY STRIP & LOBSTER TAIL BAKED POTATO CORN ON THE COB COLE SLAW ROLL DESSERT SURF & TURF $38 STEAK DINNER $28 2 TAIL LOBSTER DINNER $38 RESERVATION DEADLINE JULY 22nd to Cathy Criner cgcriner@gmail.com or call/text 586-839-2722 Make checks payable to NCYC and mail to Cathy at 51784 Johns Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48047

MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Commodore's Golf Outing is back September 23, 2023 We are asking for your help with Raffle Prizes and donations. If you would like to make a donation of a prize or a cash donation, PLEASE contact Christa Betts at 586-216-2042 or email her cmb28552@yahoo.com. Golf, Dinner and Raffle Prizes will all take place at Golden Hawk Golf Course Diane French will be taking reservations for golf and dinner 586-243-7039 or frenchdf77@yahoo.com

Watch for details to follow soon.

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Current Mainland Well Waiting List

Current Mainland Well Leases 01 19'6" x 10'2"

Roman Kolodchin Charles Herr Margaret Herr Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly John Dickson TerryHart Greg Criner Steve Marten Dave Gronbach Bill Hendricks Brent Malik Larry Malik RonKemp MarkBusch Brian Roath Ian Blackburn Gary Jialanelia

1 2 3

Debbie Siwek PC Bill Calihan

Senior Boating Boating

02

28'0" x 10'2"

KevinRae Katherina Bowen

03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

28'0" x 9'6" 28'0" x 8'6" 28'0" x 9'0" 28'0" x 9'0" 20'0" x 8'6" 20'0" x 9'0" 20'0" x 9'0" 20'0" x 9'0" 20'0" x 8'6" 19'6" x 8'6" 19'6" x 8'6" 19'6" x 9'0" 19'6" x 8'6" 19'6" x 9'0" 19'8" x 9'0" 20'0" x 8'6" 20'0" x 8'6" 19'6" x 8' to 9'

4

Boating

5 PC Rick Romatz

Senior Boating Boating Boating Boating

8 9

MikeMay

Skip Schafer

10 Robert Richey

11 11

RonNagaj VinceDay

Non-Boating 12 Melissa Winkler Non-Boating

Dennis Biel TonyEllul JohnZych

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting April 13, 2023

Approved May 11, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on April 13, 2023, at 7:04 pm. The meeting was held at Your Mother’s Restaurant.

Secretary, Mark Javery

Roll Call

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Brian Fringer Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

x x x x x x x x

Harbor & Grounds

Terry Steinmacher Philip Maniaci Christa Betts Melissa Winkler

Activities Treasurer

Publications

x

Secretary

Mark Javery Shelley Sweier

Membership

Supplies

Al Douglas

Club House

Bill Frederiksen

P/C Dale Hall

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

x

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Board Recorder

Frank Corcoran

x x

Parliamentarian Fleet Captain

P/C Bill Hendricks

Gary & Michelle Schroka

x

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Al Douglas to approve the agenda. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion: Christa Betts to approve Minutes, as amended, from previous Board Meeting. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 2 of 9

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

Brief commentary on upcoming initiatives at the Club.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

Thank You to all the Board Members and members that were able to come out and join us at the Island. The last couple of weekends we were able to remove all but one tree to get ready for the Garage construction and west harbor walkway installation. I’m sure we are going to see a lot of the Members come out and give a hand over the next six weeks to get the Clubhouse and Grounds ready for Opening weekend. The 2024 NCYC Commodores Ball will be February 3,2024 at Marriott, Auburn Hills. Further details will follow as we progress. With all of the Michigan MLCC and Insurance regulation changes and the NCYC Policy changes, I feel it is time to communicate the changes to the membership and educate the Members how important these changes and policies and processes are for the club to stay compliant with the State local laws and MLCC rules and Insurance requirements.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

The Club is open, the water is turned on, and it is go-time for spring projects. As the commodore mentioned we have lots to do and need a lot of help. Anyone with carpentry, concrete, or general labor skills is needed over the next 3-4 weeks to get the projects completed and the Club opened.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 3 of 9

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class Mar-23

Mar-23

Jan - Feb 2023

Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- - - - - - - - -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

26,750.00

-

H&G

850.00

850.00

9,350.00 1,200.00

Publications

- -

- -

Supplies

120,000.00 167,350.00

Membership

2,437.50

131,137.50

133,575.00

Treasurer

- -

- -

33,000.00

Transportation

-

Flag

14,155.00

14,155.00

17,000.00

Kids Tip Jar

-

-

-

Total Revenue

2,437.50

146,142.50

148,580.00

374,650.00

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

-

709.38

709.38

19,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00

975.08 105.95 142.69 177.83

1,900.17

2,875.25

H&G

793.58 661.06

899.53 803.75 177.83

Publications

6,600.00

Supplies

-

85,000.00

Membership

-

2,296.36

2,296.36

8,950.00

Treasurer

9,764.97

13,828.84

23,593.81

62,450.00 12,000.00 26,000.00

Transportation

- -

-

-

Flag

13,719.35

13,719.35

Total Expenses

$

11,166.52

$

33,908.74

$

45,075.26

$

320,000.00

Cash

December

December

December

March

2020

2021

2022

2023

Fifth Third Bank

$145,900.00 $145,900.00

$245,900.00 $245,900.00

$277,378.83 $277,378.83

$354,810.36 $354,810.36

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00

$98,300.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$152,037.85 $506,848.21

Total Cash

$244,200.00

$344,200.00

NOTE: Mar-23 Expenses in the amount of $11,166.52 Income in the amount of $2,437.50 Net loss in the amount of $8,729.02 Cash on Hand $506,848.21

Motion: V/C Romatz to approve the financial report. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 4 of 9

P/C Dale Hall

ABYA Report

P/C Hall presented a brief summary of ABYA activities for 2023; June 23, Detroit Power Squadron Put N Bay trip. ABYA Meeting Minutes for March and April attached at end of these Minutes.

Correspondence

Request from a member to install a dock box at his NCYC mainland well.

Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve member request. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

Motion: P/C Hall recommendation to update policy regarding dock boxes located at mainland wells. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried

I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Philip Maniaci

Activities

No report.

Bill Frederiksen

Clubhouse

The Clubhouse is in good condition following the winter. Some minor items of note to be addressed between now and opening weekend. From our visit on March 26 th , I’d like to take a moment to recognize our resident racoon wrangler, Secretary Javery for his efforts in addressing the racoon who clearly was disappointed that the bar was not yet open for the season. I’d like to acknowledge and thank the members of the flag, board and general membership that worked together to turn the water on to the island and clubhouse last weekend, April 8 th . We have signed a biennial (every other year) maintenance agreement for the air handlers/air conditioning systems on the 1 st and 2 nd floors of the club house. This preventative maintenance should reduce the risk of unplanned outages of cool air in the summer and should also extend the useful life of the equipment. The schedule is:

Lower Level - 2023 Upper Level - 2024 Lower Level - 2025 Upper Level - 2026 Lower Level - 2027 Upper Level - 2028

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 5 of 9

Terry Steinmacher

Harbor & Grounds

We have many good things going on this spring for all to enjoy. As you look around the club you will see a lot of new improvements (once completed) to the island such as new sea wall, walkways and the new garage / cooler. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their dedication and hard work for helping out with completing these projects, without that the club would not be what it is today. We have many projects as you can see to complete before opening. There are (4) elite brigades first one starting April 15 @ 8 a.m. and (2) work parties to get your 4 hrs in. So come on out and lend a helping hand where needed

We have Bucket Baby Tree Service coming out to go over the schedule to start trimming of the trees and also to top the (2) trees on the Robeson

Spoke with Waste Management regarding start up for the season. First pickup will be Monday 4/17. Our pick up days for the season are Mondays and Thursdays every week

Spoke with Jay’s Septic Service and requested startup of cleaning the Porta Potty. Cleani ng of Porta Potty will be done twice a month, as of now the dates to be cleaned are unknown. They will be getting back with me on that

As always if you see anything that needs some attention please bring it to my attention so we can give the issue some attention

We need to get the Septic System on the island scheduled to be pumped out. PC Blackburn would like it scheduled before the club opens and would like to see either May 22nd or 23 rd . If we could get those dates confirmed and passed on that would be great

Shelley Sweier

Membership

All memberships are paid in full – except for one requesting membership status change, from Boating to Non-boating. Motion: Shelley Sweier to accept the member’s request for status change, with stipulation that 25% late fee must also be paid. Second: Christa Betts. Motion Carried (Roll Call vote)

Interviews completed and motions to accept following waitlist applicants for membership:

Chuck and Nancy Cascaden Tony Rea and Lisa Zerilli

Lou and Nancy Forconi (Ohio) Vincent and Shawn Szymborski Michael and Debbi Grimm (Ohio) Dennis and Christine Fornal

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 6 of 9

Motion: Shelley Sweier to accept the six new members. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

Shelley Sweier

Membership (cont’d)

CURRENT 2023 WAITLIST 1. John & Margaret Lucido 2. Christopher & Sarissa Geier 3. Kevin and Hannah Geier 4. Tim Thompson 5. Jay and Kris Wischow 6. Andres and Lea Toth 7. Brian and Jennifer Irla 8. Joseph and Rose Klutz

9. Paul Hackett and Tara Avery 10. Robert and Ellin Shevchuk 11. Kenneth and Tamara Kiwicz 12. James and Cheryl Nielsen 13. Jeff Bourdeau and Victoria Keller

CURRENT NCYC MEMBERSHIP: Total 273 (Includes members voted in tonight)

24 Non-Boating 190 Boating 12 Junior 4 LOA 43 Senior

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary

No report.

Al Douglas

Supplies

No report.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

Update on miscellaneous items.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 7 of 9

II. OLD BUSINESS

A. TIPS Training Update

V/C Romatz provided an update on TIPS training status.

B. Capital Project Update

R/C Burkhardt provided an update on various projects commencing at the Club.

C. Cash Reserve Investment and Banking Update A Cash Reserve meeting was held on March 20, 2023 to discuss moving money to an interest earning account. The cash reserve account will be changed to a money market account. $152,037.85 (currently in the Cash Reserve account) plus an additional $25,000.00 (15% of membership for 2023 ($25,143.75) will be transferred to this account. This account will earn 3% interest. The Cash Reserve committee unanimously agreed that the money will remain with 5/3 Bank so it can be immediately accessible if needed.

2023 Membership 190 Boating $142,500.00 24 Non Boating $9000.00 (possibly 1 additional, waiting on payment) 43 Senior $16,125.00 Total $167,625.00 15% = $25,143.75 Transfer to Cash Reserve

D. Pontoon Work Boat Update Al Douglas discussed the need for a pontoon working boat; requested approval from Board. Motion: Al Douglas to request approval of up to $5,000 to purchase a pontoon boat. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

E. Comcast Service Update No update.

F. Incoming Rendezvous Schedule Added: Cleveland Yacht Club, July 26-27 Motion: P/C Hall to recommend approval of CYC rendezvous. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried

G. ABYA Dinner Dance at NCYC

Motion: P/C Hall request to obtain MLCC Special License for ABYA event. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried Motion: Philip Maniaci to allow attendees for ABYA Dinner Dance to arrive Friday night, June 2. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 8 of 9

III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Annual Membership Enrollment Motion: Christa Betts to propose an annual cutoff date of April 30 each year for approval of new members. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

B. Policy Update – Notification, Dues and Worker Pay Motion: Shelley Sweier to propose January 31 as the date payable for annual dues amount. Second: Christa Betts. Motion Carried Motion: Shelley Sweier to propose elimination of “split payment ” annual membership dues provision, effective January 2024. Second: V/C Romatz Motion Carried C. Cash – Free Bar Motion: Philip Maniaci to propose elimination of cash as a means of payment for all bar transactions. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried (Roll Call Vote) Cash – Free Bar Motion was rescinded at Special Board Meeting, April 18, 2023.

D. Percentage Limit on Out of State Members Deferred to a later Board meeting.

E. Prior Vendor Lawsuit Update R/C Burkhardt provided an update on lawsuit involving a prior equipment vendor. Motion: R/C Burkhardt to recommend settlement of lawsuit for an amount not to exceed $4,000. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried

F. Mainland Wells – Discussion

Deferred to a later Board meeting.

G. Dues Increase – 2024

Deferred to a later Board meeting.

Member of the Month Motion: Christa Betts to recommend P/C Blackburn for Member of the Month for February, Marie Pepin for month of March. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 13, 2023 Page 9 of 9

Good of the Order None.

Adjournment 10:35 p.m.

Motion: R/C Burkhardt to adjourn. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: May 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm. Location: Your Mother ’ s Restaurant

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General Membership Minutes April 10th, 2023 Hosted by Sailing Singles at Ike’s Restaurant

Meeting called to order at ____7:14 PM_______________

Please stand for the Pledge Allegiance

Invocation- PC Leslie Leitch - We are seeking a Chaplin – Please contact William Bailey

Roll Call of Officers and Clubs- Secretary Laura Cabble

Commodore-William Bailey__X Rear Commodore Mike Elder__X Secretary-_Laura Cabble __X

Vice Commodore-Sally Preston__X

Treasurer-Brian Kaser__Absent and Excused

Immediate P/C Leslie Leitch__X

Clubs Attendance-

America’s BC Anchor Bay Power Squadron Belvidere Boat Club America’s BC Detroit Power Squadron

Great Lakes Cruising Club Harbor Club N/S Yacht Club Huron Pointe Yacht Club Lake Trotters Boat Club Nautical Mile Yacht Club North Channel Yacht Club North Star Sail Club Past Commodores Club Poorman's Yacht Club Sailing Singles Sand Point Yacht Club Y-Knot Boat Club

Commodore's Comments - Welcome Past Commodores, Delegates, Guests – Thank you everyone for coming out. Thank you, Ike’s for the great food

Secretary Report - General Membership Meeting from March 6, 2023. Minutes emailed, posted on website and copies available here on table

Motion to approve__ Belvidere Boat Club _Second__Nautical Mile Yacht Club__ Discussion__________

All in Favor?____X_______Opposed?___________ Passed__Y___X____N______

Anything to add? If you are not getting my email’s please let me know! Website: ABYAOnline.org

Treasurer Report -presented by Treasurer PC Brian Kaser (Read by PC Leslie Leitch)

Need Approval of the Treasurer Report – Starting Balance $2322 – Income $125 - $1103 expense. $1344/$1665(Non-Profit) Total Balance $3009 Does not include Spring Fundraiser

Motion to approve_- North Channel Yacht CLub _____Second_-_Lake Trotters_________

Discussion - _____________________________________________________

All in Favor? __X___ Opposed?___________ Passed__Y___X____N______

Anything to Add

Commodore's Report

• Thank everyone who came out for the Spring Celebration. Turnout was okay. Other things going on.

Vice Commodore’s Report

• Sally made a pillow for the fundraiser and the winner loved it!

Rear Commodore Report

• Working on getting a Band for the Spring Dinner Dance. It might need to be a DJ.

Past Commodore's Report

No Report

•

Good of the Order-Laura Cabble –

America ’ s BC Anchor Bay Power Squadron – No Report

Belvidere Boat Club – No Report

America ’ s BC Detroit Power Squadron – We have a few events. JetExpress – scheduled for June 23 rd . DYC to Put-in-Bay. Parking at DYC with state park pass to get on the Island. ABC Grosse Pointe PS is hosting their Commander’s Ball on April 22 at Grose Pointe Yacht Club. $60/person. Flyers available. ABC Detroit PS in May 20 at DYC $80 per person. Detroit Yacht Club has a strict policy about guests and proper attire. Reservations required

Great Lakes Cruising Club – GLCC school – cool topics. North Channel Ports Cruisers Webinar. Diesel Mechanics classes. Spring Launch in Niagara. June 10 – Picnic at Lake St Clare Metroparks (Metro Beach)

Harbor Club N/S Yacht Club – No Report

Huron Pointe Yacht Club – No Report

Lake Trotters Boat Club – No Report

Nautical Mile Yacht Club - May General Membership Meeting will be hosted by NMYC and will be held at Trader Todd ’ s Marina Building A (First building on the left). May 8 th Dinner at 6:00PM and Meeting at 7:00PM North Channel Yacht Club - April 30 th First Mates Fashion Show at Barrister Gardens at 11:00am $45 June 3 rd is the ABYA Spring Dinner Dance. There are strict rules regarding liquor sales. ABYA Welcome. NCYC BOD Meeting will be held this Thursday. They will be discussing a possibility of getting a Special Liquor License for Saturday. Friday drinks will need to be purchased by a NCYC Member, please bring cash. Please get your reservations in to William Bailey as soon as possible. Forms are on the table. North Star Sail Club – Discussion about Clinton River/Catfish cut shallow. Discussion with Candace Miller. Issue is there is no place to put the spoils. Congressmen John James needs to be contacted. Candace Miller sent a letter to John James (read) discussing this critical need and request for funds. Requested by the US Corps of Engineers a combined disposal facility requires maintenance. She requested an appropriation of .5 Million for CDF and 1.9 for dredging. It is suggested that others send requests to Congressmen John James. Sailing Singles – Membership meeting April 20th. Hosting a speaker discussing Emergency Radio Operations at Ike ’ s Restaurant (6:00PM dinner/7:00 meeting). Annual Picnic and Commodore ’ s Ball is in the works Sand Pointe Yacht Club – Yacht Club Pub Crawl on March 25 th . Fundraiser made $1500. Contact Karen Adair for information. 56 seats on bus x $40 per person. Y-Know Boat Club – 8/26 celebrating 50 th Anniversary VFW post in Algonac. $20 for dinner by Crank ’ s/cash bar. More information to follow Past Commodores Club- No Report. Poorman's Yacht Club - No Report

*Please get flyers to William Bailey to post on website and Facebook*

New Business – Welcome Lake Trotters! ABC Mt Clemens PS attended Spring Celebration.

Old Business – Baskets/Donations are welcomed and needed for the Spring Dinner Dance.

Opening for our October General Membership Meeting – location needed

Website reminder – ABYAonline.org and information also posted on Facebook

Respectfully recognize the Past Commodore's in attendance-William Bailey

1984 Roger Brdak 1985 Richard Hess

1998 Terry Vandermeer 2008 Scott Bell

2015 Terry Dunn 2016 Rick Romatz

1999 Bob Burns 2000 Bill Calihan

2009 Gary Nowicki 2010 Lois Conte 2011 Nat Pulizzi

1987 Dave Elle

2017 Ed Bolsendahl X 2018 Brian Kaser 2019 Michael Kidd 2020/2021 P. Mok X 2022 Leslie Leitch X

1989 Don Karpinski 1993 James Wogan 1995 Dick Babisch 1997 Jim Barnum

2002 Frank Olejniczak 2004 Chuck Baurhenn

2012 Lynda Marek-Bruley

2005 Tom Hepp 2007 Terri Calihan

2013 Rick Watros 2014 Matt Barrells

Commodore's Closing Comments - Thank you to Sailing Singles for hosting this meeting and Ike ’ s for welcoming us. Thanks to all the Past Commodores and Delegates in attendance.

Next Meeting will be May 8th – Trades Todd ’ s Marina (Zeff ’ s Dockside driveway) Building A hosted by Nautical Mile Boat Club. Bring a cooler (BYOB) and food will be provided. Dress Attire – Summer Whites On behalf of the Board of the Anchor Bay Yachting Association we would like to thank you for your attendance and continued support.

Motion to Adjourn___PC Leslie Leitch ____Seconded__Belvidere Boat Club______

All in Favor____X____Opposed? _____Adjourned at:_____7:54 PM_____________

Respectfully Submitted

Laura Cabble

2023 ABYA Secretary

ABYAonline.org

Anchor Bay Yachting Association General Membership Minutes March 6th, 2023 Hosted by Nautical Mile Yacht Club at Jefferson Yacht Club

Meeting called to order at ____7:02 PM_______________

Please stand for the Pledge Allegiance

Invocation- PC Leslie Leitch - We are seeking a Chaplin – Please contact William Bailey

Mike Elder Voted in and Sworn in as ABYA 2023 Rear Commodore

Roll Call of Officers and Clubs- Secretary Laura Cabble

Commodore-William Bailey__X Rear Commodore Mike Elder__X Secretary-_Laura Cabble __X

Vice Commodore-Sally Preston__X

Treasurer-Brian Kaser__Absent and Excused

Immediate P/C Leslie Leitch__X

Clubs Attendance-

Bayside Yacht Club Belvidere Boat Club

Great Lakes Cruising Club Harbor Club N/S Yacht Club Huron Pointe Yacht Club Lake Trotters Boat Club Nautical Mile Yacht Club North Channel Yacht Club North Star Sail Club Past Commodores Club Poorman's Yacht Club Sailing Singles Sand Point Yacht Club Y-Knot Boat Club

Commodore's Comments - Welcome Past Commodores, Delegates, Guests – Thank you everyone for coming out. Officer David Spens from St Clair County Sherriff’s Department (Marine Division) was presented their donation. He was pleased with the donation. This was the Final donation presented.

ABYA gives 80% of moneys contributed to our donation participants.

10% to Wayne County Sherriff’s Department Marine Division 30% to Macomb County Sherriff’s Department Marine Division 25% to St Clair County Sherriff’s Department Marine Division

25% to Noble Odyssey Foundation 5% to Save our South Channel Lights 5% to Clinton River Water Shed Council

Secretary Report - General Membership Meeting February 13, 2023. Minutes posted on website and copies available here on table

Need Approval of August GMM minutes as Emailed / Posted on Website

Motion to approve__ PC Rick Romatz _Second__Belvidere Boat Club__ Discussion__________

All in Favor?____X_______Opposed?___________ Passed__Y___X____N______

Anything to add? If you are not getting my email’s please let me know! Website : ABYAOnline.org

Treasurer Report -presented by Treasurer PC Brian Kaser (Read by PC Leslie Leitch)

Need Approval of the Treasurer Report – Starting Balance $2535 – No Income - $212 expense.

Motion to approve_- Bayside _____Second_-_PC Rick Romatz_________

Discussion - _____________________________________________________

All in Favor? __X___ Opposed?___________ Passed__Y___X____N______

Anything to Add

Commodore's Report

• Openings for April, May and October for Meeting hosts. Meetings are the second Monday of the month

Vice Commodore’s Report

• March 26 th is the “Michigan” Spring Celebration. We are accepting Donations for baskets/raffles. Please bring to Once Again Bridal.

Rear Commodore Report

No Report

•

Past Commodore's Report

• Several Boating Safety Classes are available and are posted on our website. America ’ s Boating Club classes started. Next week’s class starts at Zeff ’ s • Bottom Land Lease: Questions from Clubs and Marinas. 2018 agreement – reduce tax. 5-year plan. Every 5 years a different plan is put in place. Look at you tax bill. Should not be more that 7.5%. Nicki Polan can be contacted for more information. MBIA has a lawyer and is working to help us with the forces in Lansing. More information available to take back to your clubs. Information will also be available on the website. • Dale Hall asked about Lease renewals. Seeking assistance of others that have gone through it recently.

Good of the Order-Laura Cabble –

Bay Side Boat Club – No Report

Belvidere Boat Club – No Report

Great Lakes Cruising Club – Spring Launch Weekend 5/5-8 at Niagara Falls and Lake St Clair Picnic 6/9-10 at the Metro Park

Harbor Club N/S Yacht Club – No Report

Huron Pointe Yacht Club – No Report

Lake Trotters Boat Club – No Report

Nautical Mile Yacht Club -Thank you for coming out. Thanks to Jefferson Yacht Club for allowing us to use their facilities. North Channel Yacht Club - April 30 th First Mates Fashion Show at Barrister Gardens at 11:00am $45 June 3 rd is the ABYA Spring Dinner Dance. Details on the Website.

North Star Sail Club – No Report.

Past Commodores Club- No Report.

Poorman's Yacht Club - No Report

Sailing Singles – No Report.

Sand Pointe Yacht Club – Yacht Club Pub Crawl – March 25 th . $40 per person - Flyers available next month Y-Know Boat Club – Longtime Charter member Maryann Lawrence passed away. 8/26 celebrating 50 th Anniversary VFW post in Algonac. More information to follow

New Business -

Old Business –

PC Patty Mok thanked North Star Sail Club for hosting the TIPS class last Saturday.

March 26 th is the Michigan themed Spring Celebration. Our first Fundraiser of the year. Come join us!

Lake St Clair Guides are available – please take 2

Website reminder – ABYAonline.org and information also posted on Facebook

Respectfully recognize the Past Commodore's in attendance-William Bailey

1984 Roger Brdak 1985 Richard Hess

1998 Terry Vandermeer 2008 Scott Bell

2015 Terry Dunn

1999 Bob Burns 2000 Bill Calihan

2009 Gary Nowicki 2010 Lois Conte 2011 Nat Pulizzi

2016 Rick Romatz X 2017 Ed Bolsendahl X 2018 Brian Kaser 2019 Michael Kidd 2020/2021 P. Mok X 2022 Leslie Leitch X

1987 Dave Elle

1989 Don Karpinski 1993 James Wogan 1995 Dick Babisch 1997 Jim Barnum

2002 Frank Olejniczak 2004 Chuck Baurhenn

2012 Lynda Marek-Bruley

2005 Tom Hepp 2007 Terri Calihan

2013 Rick Watros 2014 Matt Barrells

Commodore's Closing Comments - Thank you to Nautical Mile Yacht Club for hosting this meeting and Jefferson Yacht Club for welcoming us. Thank you JYC Commodore Glenn Rossini and NMYC Commodore Todd Wyber. Thanks to all the Past Commodores and Delegates in attendance.

Next Meeting will be April 10th – location to be determined. Dress Attire – Winter Blues

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

Motion to Adjourn___PC Rick Romatz ____Seconded__North Channel Yacht Club______

All in Favor____X____Opposed? _____Adjourned at:_____7:32 PM_____________

Respectfully Submitted

Laura Cabble

2023 ABYA Secretary

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting May 11, 2023

Approved June 8, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on May 11, 2023, at 7:06 pm. The meeting was held at Your Mother’s Restaurant.

Secretary, Mark Javery

Roll Call

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Brian Fringer Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

x x x x x x x x x

Harbor & Grounds

Terry Steinmacher Philip Maniaci Christa Betts Melissa Winkler

Activities Treasurer

Publications

Secretary

Mark Javery Shelley Sweier

Membership

Supplies

Al Douglas

Club House

Bill Frederiksen

P/C Dale Hall

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

x

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Board Recorder

Frank Corcoran

x x

Parliamentarian Fleet Captain

P/C Bill Hendricks

Gary & Michelle Schroka

x

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 Page 2 of 8

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

Commodore expressed his appreciation to all members for their help in preparing the Club for opening.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

I would like to say Hat’s Off and Thank You to all the Board Members and Membership for coming to th e Island over the las 4-5 weeks and giving a helping hand with all of the Harbor and Grounds, Tree cutting, Club house and Capital projects; all hands on deck has really helped out. It looks like the Garage, Walkways and Seawall projects should be completed by opening weekend. Thank You to All!! Save the date: The 2024 NCYC Commodore Ball will be February 3, 2024, at Marriott Auburn Hills. Further details will follow as we progress. We had another successful TIPS Training Class on May 7, 2023, at HPYC. We had 33 NCYC members attend the class. This addition to our TIPS certified members should help us accomplish our goal of Board and Flag members and the Weekday Managers and ODs certified.

Thank You for your support.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

Rear Commodore provided an overview and status of the various capital projects underway.

Secretary, Mark Javery

Correspondence

1) Request from Clubhouse Manager, Colleen Braun, regarding July 4 th Weekend:

Hi Mark, Thought I might mention something to you regarding July 4. On the week day manager’s schedule, the 4 th is on Tuesday. So this means, Sunday night and Monday will be late, and maybe the 4 th night too. Years ago, people left for the fireworks but the last few years this has not happened. I would take that week but I’m asking for extra help on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If you could bring this to the Board, I would appreciate it. Last year was terrible and I’m not looking for much, just a commitment from some people. There is no way a new couple could do this, but help a night would be appreciated. Please let me know what you and the Board can come up with. Thanks Colleen.

2) Request from Member#1 for permanent reduction in work requirement from 16 hours to 8 hours, due to medical reasons and advanced age.

Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve member request. Second: Shelley Sweier. Motion Carried

3) Request from Member#2 for permanent exemption from complete work requirement due to medical reasons and advanced age.

Motion: Mark Javery to approve member request. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 Page 3 of 8

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class April 2023

Income

Apr-23

Jan - Mar 2023 Year to Date 2023 2023 Budget

Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- - - - - - - - -

$ $ $ $ $

- -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- -

$ 26,750.00

$

-

H&G

850.00

850.00

$ 9,350.00 $ 1,200.00

Publications

- -

- -

Supplies

120,000.00 $

Membership

25.00

$ 133,575.00

133,600.00

$ 167,350.00 $ 33,000.00

Treasurer

$ $

- -

- -

Transportation

$

-

Flag

$ 14,155.00

14,155.00

$ 17,000.00

Kids Tip Jar

$

-

-

$

-

Total Revenue

25.00

$ 148,580.00

148,605.00

$ 374,650.00

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$

-

$ $ $ $ $ $

709.38

709.38

$ 19,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 6,600.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 8,950.00 $ 62,450.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 26,000.00 $ 320,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 123,000.00

$ 1,742.71 $ 1,223.78

2,875.25

4,617.96 2,123.31

H&G

899.53 803.75 177.83

Publications

$

142.88

946.63

Supplies

$ 8,914.74 $ 2,662.60 $ 4,293.02

9,092.57 4,958.96 27,886.83

Membership

2,296.36

Treasurer

$ 23,593.81

Transportation

464.51 $

$

-

464.51

Flag

$ 1,000.00 $ 20,444.24

$ 13,719.35 $ 45,075.26

14,719.35 65,519.50

Total Expenses

Commodore Projects Walk-in Garage w/ Cooler

$ $ $ $

995.00 205.54

$ $ $ $ $

- - - - -

995.00 205.54

Robison Seawall

Walkways South and West of Boatique

- -

- -

Pedastals

Total

$ 1,200.54

1,200.54