August Beacon

Wow, how the summer has flown. In just a few weeks we will all have an opportunity to spend Ɵme together for the Labor Day weekend. Some dates to remember:  The next General Membership meeƟng will be Saturday, August 31 st in the clubhouse @ 10:00am.  Followed by a Labor Day “Tropical Paradise” themed Polish Dinner on Sunday, September 1st . Send reservaƟons to Susan Burkhardt by August 25 th . Please check the Beacon for further details.  Lastly, Saturday, October 5 th is Haul Out weekend with the First Mates General Membership meeƟng in the clubhouse @ 10:00am announcement of 2025 First Mates Board of Directors elecƟon results. Please consider parƟcipaƟng in our 2024 charitable project to support “The Macomb Charitable FoundaƟon: Serving Underprivileged Children”. The donaƟon jars are in the clubhouse and donaƟons will be accepted throughout the boaƟng season. The BouƟque is always available for your shopping fix while on the island. You can never have enough NCYC logo wear. Visit us next Ɵme you are at the club.

Our Christmas party plans are underway. Save the date for Thursday, December 5 th at Watermark Bar and Grille in St. Clair Shores. More details to follow.

As the summer season starts to transiƟon into harvest Ɵme, August is the month to appreciate the beauty of long days, starry nights, and warm memories. It is a gentle reminder to cherish the simple pleasures of life.

Warm Regards, Cathy Scarpaci 2024 First Mates Publicity Director