January 2024 Beacon

North Channel Yacht Club January 2024 Beacon

Commodore’s Comments: PC Rick Romatz

Happy New Year to all of my North Channel Yacht Club Friends, Family, and the entire Membership Jill and I are excited to get moving with the 2024 Boating season with many Fun-Filled activities planned for the upcoming year and with the help of our Fleet Captains Shelly and Gary Schroka who are busy planning some Awesome Rendezvous and the help of the great teamwork from our Board of Directors this is going to a great year full of Camaraderie, Fellowship , and a lot of Memories to be made. We would like to remind everyone that NCYC is a private, members-only, working club. As a working club, please remember we are working toward a common goal that creates strong bonds and lifelong friendships. NCYC is a great big family, and we need to remember to treat everyone with respect. We only have a couple of projects going on this year that need to be completed prior to the fitting out weekend one being the much needed replacement of the ice maker condensing units which it looks like our Club House Director Bill Frederiksen has completely under control. And the second would be the re-decking of A-Dock and Battleship Row making it safer for members this project was made possible by the donation our own First Mates Thank You all for what you do for our Club. As we prepare for the Spring, please stay engaged and look for opportunities to volunteer, participate and use your talents to make the greatest club on the water even better. We as a Board and Flag welcome all your ideas and expertise to ensure all our

projects are successful. Thank you to everyone in advance this year as we look forward to moving our club forward. Teamwork makes the Dream work. In closing, please keep the families of PC Bill Bauer and PC Paul Jarvis in your thoughts and prayers for their loss, these two gentlemen were strong mentors for me and many others and the success of North Channel Yacht Club. They will be deeply missed by many.

2024 Commodore PC Rick Romatz

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Vice Commodore Bill Burkhardt

This time of year is normally very exciting with a new Flag and Board ready to go and set the direction for this amazing club.

I would like to congratulate Terry Steinmacher with his elevation to Rear Commodore, as well as to Shelly Shroka and John O’leary joining our already awesome board. On a sad note, we said goodbye to 2 wonderful human beings and extraordinary NCYC members with the passing of PC’s Bill Bauer and Paul Jarvis. Those two gentlemen poured their hearts and souls into this club and would not be what it is today without them. I will miss them for their knowledge, wisdom and encouraging spirit. Both lived great lives and left an amazing and lasting legacies. On behalf of the club, I would like to express my sincerest condolences to their families as they move through this time of grieving and onto the next chapters of their livers. When the Elite Brigade comes back to the NCYC this spring rest assured our team will be toasting these exemplary gentlemen for lives well lived. Vice Commodore Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore Terry Steinmacher

First, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2024 season. Commodore Rick has a fun and exciting season planned for all of us to enjoy. So, stay tuned for further information. I would also like to welcome the Returning Directors, the new Director of Harbor and Grounds, John O’Leary, Supplies Director, Shelly Schroka, and the reelected Director of Clubhouse, Bill Fredrickson, and Membership Director, Shelley Sweier. You, the membership, have voted in for the 2024 season and beyond. I am so looking forward to my new position as Rear Commodore. I would like to thank everyone again for giving me this opportunity to serve NCYC. I promise, I will bring the same passion to the position as I have when serving as the Harbor and Grounds Director. I will work directly with the Board of Director’s, and Flag, to ensure communication reaches the membership. As most of you may know by now, two of our most tendered members have passed. PC, Bill Bauer, which I, fortunately served as an Honor Guard at his service, along with others, and PC, Paul Jarvis. I know they will be looking down from above at NCYC, since our wonderful club was a big part of their lives. RIP my friends.

2024 Rear Commodore Terry Steinmacher

CongratulaƟons: Terry Steinmacher - Rear Commodore Shelly Shroka and John O’leary – New Directors

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

Since the last Beacon was published many in our NCYC family have suffered and are dealing with the pain of loss of a loved one. On December 25 th P/C Bill Bauer passed away. Surviving in our Club family are his wife Sandy, P/C Denise & Tom Huntley, Director Melissa and Clayton Winkler, as well as their entire families. On December 30 th Susan Martin passed away. Surviving in our Club family is her husband, Tom.

On January 3 rd P/C Paul Jarvis passed away. Surviving in our Club family is his wife, Cathy.

I am reminded in The Semon on the Mount where Jesus Christ said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Allow Christ to use you and surround these NCYC families with your love and support. Reach out however you find appropriate now and throughout the coming months. Uphold them in your prayers! My hope is that all in our membership over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons had quality time with their families and as always took time to reflect and thank God for all His loving gifts to us. Every breath we take, every moment of existence is a grace from Him. The greatest gift being that of forgiveness and salvation through his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Having just received a message that another friend passed and after speaking with his wife I want to share this with you all…. Whatever you need to say or want to do for another do it now. There is no guarantee of tomorrow.

“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do… or any kindness that I can show… to ANY human being, let me do it NOW. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”

Henry Drummond

FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

This is a reminder that the due date for 2024 NCYC membership dues is Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Membership packets were mailed to all members the week of December 3, 2023. Dues should be paid in full and mailed to the attention of the Membership Director Shelley Sweier, 1742 Jason Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48306 . Checks should be made payable to NCYC . As per Club Policy, annual dues amount paid after March 1 is subject to a 25% late charge. Please be sure to include your completed information sheet with any updates or changes to be included in the 2024 Roster and with your requested work dates. Listed below is the current waitlist for NCYC.

1. Christopher & Sarissa Geier 2. Kevin Geier & Amanda Smoger 3. Tim Thompson

4. Jay & Chris Wischow 5. Andrew & Lea Toth 6. Brian & Jennifer Irla 7. Joseph & Rose Klutz

8. Paul Hackett & Tara Avery 9. Robert & Ellin Shevchuk 10. Kenneth & Tamara Kiwicz 11. James & Cheryl Nielsen 12. Jeff & Victoria Bourdeau 13. Rudolph & Verona DeLorenzo 14. Thomas & Renee Schafer 15. Mark & Debra Reynolds 16. John & Corinne Christensen 17. Scott & Heather Etrich 18. Joe & Kimberly Lawrence 19. Connor & Andria Janski 20. Mark Stiers & Jacquelyn Lane 21. Joseph & Mary Ann Simon 22. Nicholas Berry 23. Jim & Linda Thomson

I’m looking forward to serving your membership needs in 2024. Please contact me with any questions – sasweier@gmail.com or 248-330-2141.

Shelley Sweier, 2024 NCYC Membership Director

Message from Melissa – Your PublicaƟons Director

The e-mail issue appears to be resolved thank you to the hard work from Membership director Shelley. If you know of a member who is sƟll not receiving NCYC correspondence (Beacons, Fan Outs, etc.) please suggest: 1. Check the Spam folder; 2. Contact me at MelissaWinkler828@gmail.com – there may be a seƫng in your website profile that needs to be adjusted (an easy fix!) Thank you again! ~ Melissa

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting October 12, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on October 12, 2023, at 7:01 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

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

x

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 Board Meeting. Second: Shelley Sweier. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 Page 2 of 5

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

CMDR extended thanks to everyone for helping with Board and Club matters. Reminded everyone of upcoming first work party. Appreciation luncheon scheduled for November 5.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

Thanks to the Board of Directors for helping with the year. Reminded everyone of the Commodore Ball, February 3, 2024.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

No comments.

P/C Dale Hall

ABYA Report

P/C Hall provided a brief summary of upcoming ABYA events.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 Page 3 of 5

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

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

Sep-23

Jan - Aug 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$

1,238.00

$

35,707.86

$

36,945.86

$

26,750.00

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

H&G

$

-

$

9,386.00

$

9,386.00

$

9,350.00

Publications

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,200.00

Supplies

$

29,877.35

$

57,987.11

$

87,864.46

$

120,000.00

Membership

$

1,000.00

$

160,125.00

$

161,125.00

$

167,350.00

Treasurer

$

9,013.84

$

33,175.83

$

42,189.67

$

33,000.00

Transportation

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Flag

$

-

$

14,155.00

$

14,155.00

$

17,000.00

Total Revenue

$

41,129.19

$

310,536.80

$

351,665.99

$

374,650.00

Sep-23

Jan - Aug 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$

10,591.26

$

27,520.55

$

38,111.81

$

19,000.00

$

10,158.87

$

38,163.72

$

48,322.59

$

50,000.00

H&G

$

9,166.23

$

29,269.12

$

38,435.35

$

50,000.00

Publications

$

168.25

$

6,127.48

$

6,295.73

$

6,600.00

Supplies

$

15,386.31

$

51,723.57

$

67,109.88

$

85,000.00

Membership

$

543.25

$

7,224.41

$

7,767.66

$

8,950.00

Treasurer

$

14,440.83

$

77,465.73

$

91,906.56

$

62,450.00

Transportation

$

3,854.79

$

1,777.13

$

5,631.92

$

12,000.00

Flag

$

4,000.00

$

20,312.13

$

24,312.13

$

26,000.00

Total Expenses

$

68,309.79

$

259,583.84

$

327,893.63

$

320,000.00

Sep-23

Jan - Aug 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Commodore Projects Walk-in Garage w/ Cooler

$

1,685.58

$

40,133.02

$

41,818.60

$

25,000.00

Robison Seawall

$

-

$

84,564.00

$

84,564.00

$

82,000.00

Walkways South and West of Boatique

$

-

$

10,640.03

$

10,640.03

$

10,000.00

Pedastals

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

6,000.00

Total Expenses

$

1,685.58

$

135,337.05

$

137,022.63

$

123,000.00

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 Page 4 of 5

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report (cont’d)

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary September 2023

December

December

December

Sep-23

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

$118,276.41 $118,276.41

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$179,228.27 $297,504.68

Total Cash

NOTE: Sep-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,022.63 Expenses in the amount of $68,309.79 Income in the amount of $41,129.19 Net loss in the amount of $27,180.60 September Interest Earned $437.84 Cash on Hand $297,504.68

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

I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Philip Maniaci

Activities No report.

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary No report.

Bill Frederiksen

Clubhouse

No report.

Terry Steinmacher

Harbor & Grounds

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 Page 5 of 5

Al Douglas

Supplies No report.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

Brief update on various Fin maintenance items.

Shelley Sweier

Membership

Shelley proposed increasing boating members ’ limit to 200 from 190. Letters for membership renewal will go out first week in December. The deadline is January 31 and the split payment option is no longer available. Wait list remains at 23.

II. OLD BUSINESS

None

III. NEW BUSINESS

None

Member of the Month

Motion: Christa Betts to nominate P/C McEvoy. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried.

Good of the Order

None

Adjournment 8:59 p.m.

Motion: V/C Romatz to adjourn. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: November 9, 2023; 7:00 pm.

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North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary October 2023

December

December

December

Oct-23

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

$131,852.43 $131,852.43

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$179,681.83 $311,534.26

Total Cash

NOTE: Oct-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,022.63 Expenses in the amount of $20,721.65 Income in the amount of $35,141.23 Net profit in the amount of $14,419.58 October Interest Earned $453.56 Cash on Hand $311,534.26

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting November 9, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on November 9, 2023, at 7:02 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: Tom Lisowski. Motion Carried

Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 9, 2023 Page 2 of 6

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

CMDR extended thanks to everyone for helping with Board and Club matters and for a great year. Next meeting will be held at Louis ’ Chop House, December 14.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

I would like just to say Thank You to this Board for the Great 2023 NCYC Season. We had a lot of unusual issues to put before us and in my opinion, we handled them in a professional manner and in the best interest of the club and membership. This board consistently worked together to get the jobs done. Thak You Al Douglas for an awesome job as the S upplies director for the last 3 years and I’m sure this is not goodbye because I’m sure you will be there if we need a helping hand in the future. I want to say welcome to the Board, John O’Leary and Shelly . I’m excited to move on into future of NCYC with you both in 2024 I know you both have a lot to offer, Thank You. Save the date: The 2024 NCYC Commodores Ball will be February 3, 2024, at Marriott Auburn Hills. Further details will follow as we progress.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

R/C thanked everyone for their support and work during the year, and looks forward to working with everyone in 2024.

P/C Dale Hall

ABYA Report

P/C Hall indicated that the East Harbor lease extension is being pursued by the representative of the Michigan Boating Association with the DNR. Further details will be provided as they become available.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 9, 2023 Page 3 of 6

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

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

Oct-23

Jan - Sept 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

12,023.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

36,945.86

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

48,968.86

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

26,750.00

-

-

-

-

H&G

1,725.00

9,386.00

11,111.00

9,350.00 1,200.00

Publications

-

-

-

Supplies

5,896.88

79,966.29 161,125.00 34,731.28

85,863.17 161,125.00 50,227.63

120,000.00 167,350.00 33,000.00

Membership

-

Treasurer

15,496.35

Transportation

- -

-

-

-

Flag

14,155.00 336,309.43

14,155.00 371,450.66

17,000.00 374,650.00

Total Revenue

$

35,141.23

$

$

$

Oct-23

Jan - Sept 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,276.96 8,298.70 1,637.98

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

37,573.52 45,721.25 33,249.74 6,295.73 63,936.83 7,767.66 90,744.26 5,873.65 24,312.13 315,474.77

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

44,850.48 54,019.95 34,887.72 6,463.60 64,214.71 7,767.66 92,509.52 6,470.65 25,012.13 336,196.42

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

H&G

Publications

167.87 277.88

Supplies

Membership

-

Treasurer

1,765.26

Transportation

597.00 700.00

Flag

Total Expenses

$

20,721.65

$

$

$

Oct-23

Jan - Sept 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Commodore Projects Walk-in Garage w/ Cooler

$ $ $ $

- - - -

$ $ $ $

41,818.60 84,564.00 10,640.03

$ $ $ $

41,818.60 84,564.00 10,640.03

$ $ $ $

25,000.00 82,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 123,000.00

Robison Seawall

Walkways South and West of Boatique

Pedastals

-

-

Total Expenses

$

-

$

137,022.63

$

137,022.63

$

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 9, 2023 Page 4 of 6

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report (cont’d)

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary October 2023

December

December

December

Oct-23

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

$131,852.43 $131,852.43

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$179,681.83 $311,534.26

Total Cash

NOTE: Oct-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,022.63 Expenses in the amount of $20,721.65 Income in the amount of $35,141.23 Net profit in the amount of $14,419.58 October Interest Earned $453.56 Cash on Hand $311,534.26

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

I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Philip Maniaci

Activities

Philip provided a financial summary of all activities for the season.

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary No report.

Bill Frederiksen

Clubhouse

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 9, 2023 Page 5 of 6

Terry Steinmacher

Harbor & Grounds

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who came out for the last two work parties and lent a helping hand closing up for the 2023 season. On Saturday November 4th Commodore Brian, Clubhouse Director Bill Frederiksen and myself did a final walk around of the Harbor and Grounds along with the Clubhouse and I am very happy to report that the old girl is all closed up for her long winter nap. Spoke with Liz from Jay’s Septic on November 6 th ; the last cleaning of the Porta Potty will be November 16th. We will be in vacation mode and will need to call back in spring to start services back up. Spoke with Carly from Waste Management on November 8th and put our account in seasonal service. Will need to call back in spring also to start services back up.

Al Douglas

Supplies

Al thanked the Board for the opportunity to work with everyone these past three years.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

Tom provided a status on all Fin boats.

Shelley Sweier

Membership

Membership information being mailed during the first week of December. Full dues payment is due January 31, 2024. The Wait List remains at 23. Members who did not complete their 2023 required work hours are being contacted. The pro-rated initiation fee waiver policy for Junior Members was discussed. Motion: Shelley Sweier to propose waiver of a member ’s work hours for 2023 due to illness. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried Motion: CMDR Fringer proposed waiver of a member ’s 2023 work hours in view of special donation of services. Second: R/C Burkhardt. Motion Carried

II. OLD BUSINESS

None

III. NEW BUSINESS

A. For insurance purposes, an appraisal is required to establish the amount of insurance needed on the Clubhouse and outbuildings. The recommendation is to utilize the previous vendor, Industrial Appraisal Company, to perform the appraisal. Motion: Mark Javery proposes the above vendor perform the appraisal of NCYC properties. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes November 9, 2023 Page 6 of 6

Member of the Month

Motion: Terry Steinmacher to nominate Tom Stackpoole. Second: Bill Frederiksen. Motion Carried.

Good of the Order

None

Adjournment 8:08 p.m.

Motion: R/C Burkhardt to adjourn. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: December 14, 2023. 7:00 pm.

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary November 2023

December

December

December

Nov-23

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

$112,784.06 $112,784.06

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$180,121.85 $292,905.91

Total Cash

NOTE: Nov-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,153.43 Expenses in the amount of $25,212.57 Income in the amount of $6,715.02 Net loss in the amount of $18,497.55 November Interest Earned $440.02 Cash on Hand $292,905.91

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting December 14, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on December 14, 2023, at 7:13 pm. The meeting was held at Louis ’ Chop House.

Secretary, Mark Javery

Roll Call

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Brian Fringer Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

x

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 x

Parliamentarian Fleet Captain

P/C Bill Hendricks

Gary & Michelle Schroka

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve the agenda. Second: Al Douglas. Motion Carried

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion: Christa Betts to approve Minutes from previous Board Meeting. Second: Bill Frederiksen. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 Page 2 of 5

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

CMDR extended thanks to everyone for helping with Board and Club matters and for a great year. Wished everyone a safe Holiday Season.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

V/C Romatz thanked everyone for a successful 2023 NCYC Season.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

No comments.

P/C Dale Hall

ABYA Report

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 Page 3 of 5

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

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

Nov-23

Jan - Oct 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

- -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

48,968.86

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

48,968.86

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

26,750.00

-

-

-

H&G

425.00

11,111.00

11,536.00 2,250.00 85,863.17 164,725.00 50,667.65

9,350.00 1,200.00

Publications

2,250.00

-

Supplies

-

85,863.17 161,125.00 50,227.63

120,000.00 167,350.00 33,000.00

Membership

3,600.00

Treasurer

440.02

Transportation

- -

-

-

-

Flag

14,155.00 371,450.66

14,155.00 378,165.68

17,000.00 374,650.00

Total Revenue

$

6,715.02

$

$

$

Nov-23

Jan - Oct 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

429.23

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

44,850.48 54,019.95 34,887.72 6,463.60 58,465.22 7,767.66 92,509.52 6,470.65 25,012.13 330,446.93

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

45,279.71 60,309.74 38,443.78 6,631.47 58,537.85 7,767.66 93,270.64 14,652.05 30,766.60 355,659.50

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

6,289.79 3,556.06

H&G

Publications

167.87

Supplies

72.63

Membership

-

Treasurer

761.12

Transportation

8,181.40 5,754.47 25,212.57

Flag

Total Expenses

$

$

$

$

Nov-23

Jan - Oct 2023 Year to Date 2023

2023 Budget

Commodore Projects Walk-in Garage w/ Cooler

$ $ $ $

130.80

$ $ $ $

41,818.60 84,564.00 10,640.03

$ $ $ $

41,949.40 84,564.00 10,640.03

$ $ $ $

25,000.00 82,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 123,000.00

Robison Seawall

- - -

Walkways South and West of Boatique

Pedastals

-

-

Total Expenses

$

130.80

$

137,022.63

$

137,153.43

$

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 Page 4 of 5

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report (cont’d)

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary November 2023

December

December

December

Nov-23

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

$112,784.06 $112,784.06

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$180,121.85 $292,905.91

Total Cash

NOTE: Nov-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,153.43 Expenses in the amount of $25,212.57 Income in the amount of $6,715.02 Net loss in the amount of $18,497.55 November Interest Earned $440.02 Cash on Hand $292,905.91

Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve the financial report. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried

I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Philip Maniaci

Activities No report.

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary No report.

Bill Frederiksen

Clubhouse

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 Page 5 of 5

Terry Steinmacher

Harbor & Grounds

No report.

Al Douglas

Supplies No report.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

No report.

Shelley Sweier

Membership

No report.

II. OLD BUSINESS None

III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Harsens Island Transportation Authority (HITA) Proposal – February 24 Ballot --- CMDR to issue Fanout to Membership regarding the issue and cost to NCYC.

Hi Five

Motion: Philip Maniaci to recognize First Mates organization for their contributions in 2023. Second: Terry Steinmacher. Motion Carried.

Good of the Order

Motion: V/C Romatz to recommend Stewart Fine Portraits as the official NCYC Board / Flag portraits photographer. Second: Christa Betts.

Motion Carried.

Adjournment 7:31 p.m.

Motion: P/C Hall to adjourn. Second: Bill Frederiksen. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: January 11, 2024. 7:00 pm.

We care about your community. Because it’s our community too.

586.949.5570 aitken-ormond.com

Dan & Dianne Aitken, NCYC Members

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St. Clair

Grosse Pointe

33970 23 Mile Road

1107 Clinton Avenue 710 Notre Dame

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary December 2023

December

December

December

December

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

$126,194.80 $126,194.80

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$180,577.67 $306,772.47

Total Cash

NOTE: Dec-23 YTD Commodore Projects $137,153.43 Expenses in the amount of $22,501.44 Income in the amount of $36,367.50 Net income in the amount of $13,866.06 December Interest Earned $455.82 Cash on Hand $306,772.47

Member of the Month

November - Tom Stackpoole The NCYC Flag and Board of Directors have elected Tom Stackpoole with Member of the Month for October 2023. As we all know, Tom is very much a people person while sitting in the clubhouse having a Bud Light with a few of his friends, (off the clock of course), once his chores are completed. I have heard many times, after he has left the clubhouse after his final, final, that Linus has left the building, as they were heading to get the broom and dustpan to clean up the little surprises that he would leave behind, such as grass clippings along with various other things. With all kidding aside, as we all know, Tom is an artist whether he is riding around our beautifully landscaped island on the Lexmark, or has in his hands a weed whacker, hedge trimmer, trimming the trees to a perfect and even height which he likes to refer to as his trademark. Whether you’re a member or a guest visiting for the first time, or weekly the first thing you see is the beautiful landscaping throughout the island. And as the Harbor and Grounds Director, I can tell you that you make my job very easy and I receive a lot of complements on how beautiful the island is. The credit is all yours Sir. I’m sure I can speak for everyone; we all appreciate your hard work for what you do for the appearance of the grounds on a daily basis, and look forward to many more years of your artistry.

2024 Weekday Schedule Members: Weekday manager schedule begins May 19, 2024 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 19 - May 24

John and Shelley Sweier

P/C Brian Fringer / Commodore Rick Romatz

May 27 - May 31 / Noon

Ron and Colleen Braun

R/C Terry Steinmacher

June 2 - June 7

Ed and Marti Mizgalski

Marge and Jack Lucido

June 9 - June 14

Al Douglas

Rob Ault

June 16 - June 21 Ladies Week

Jill Romatz

Rachel Fringer

June 23 - June 28

P/C Brian Fringer

Bob Fringer / Dennis Pomeroy

June 30 - July 5 / Holiday July 4

July 7 - July 12

July 14 - July 19

July 21 - July 26

Scott and Michele Goemmel

Al Douglas / Julie Bush

July 28 - August 2

Ron and Colleen Braun

Mike and Diane McCoy

August 4 - August 9

Brian Malik and Lori Abry

Michelle and Steve Barker

August 11 - August 16

August 18 - August 23

Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok

Kim and Tony Scicluna

August 25 - August 30

P/C Randy and Linda Pagel

Margaret Odette / Jerry and Sue Piccinin

September 2 - September 6 / Noon

Steve and Diane Marten

Ron and Jeanine Kemp

September 8 - September 13

Shelley and John Sweier

Ron and Colleen Braun

September 15 - September 20

Kim and Skip Schaffer

Jim and Char Wunderlich

September 22 - September 27

September 29 - October 4

Roman Kolodchin

John and Shelley Sweier

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Lake Level Link

https://coast.noaa.gov/llv/

Looking forward to seeing you on the island!