MARCH 2019 BEACON

March 2019 Beacon

I can’t think of a better way to usher Winter to the door and welcome Spring into our lives than to see an image of 2 pretty little girls finding 4 Leaf Clovers in the West Lawn of NCYC. Last year one day I found Addie and Bella playing and giggling in the grass over something. Then they showed me several of these charming anomalies of turf they found that morning. I knew right away I had my March 2019 Beacon Cover and my usual St. Patrick’s Day clip art can take a rest. They make a picture of Happiness. Thank you, girls!! Now for the serious adult stuff, we’ve got quite a year of Activities, Rendezvous, Parties, and all sorts of frivolous fun planned for you in the upcoming season. If you haven’t already, make sure to get with our Secretary Frank Corcoran and firm up your OD Work Weekend time, the schedule is filling and you don’t want to end up with a time that’s not easy for you. It is after all the Members working the weekends that make all the fun and frivolity possible. Let’s raise a toast to the “Last Snowflake of the Season” because Addie and Bella have a lot more charms to find.

Blue Skies Following Seas, Ron

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We are counting down the days to warmer weather! This year has been incredibly colder than I remember past winters. Good news is that they are predicting the water levels to increase again in the Great Lakes. Moving on to a couple points of business . . . . Ron Braun is working on assembling the Weekday Manager schedule. Currently we have four open weeks. If you or a team of members are interested in taking a week, please reach out to Ron at crbraun10@comcast.net. The available weeks are June 2-7, June 23-28, July 28-August 2 and August 11-16. Please encourage friends interested in joining the club to contact us now. The Board prefers to conduct the interviews and hold the vote early in the year; allowing new members to be included in the annual roster and introduced at the May general membership meeting. With spring on the way, we need to start thinking about the projects that need to get accomplished. To name a few, we are replacing the siding on the upper half of the clubhouse, replacing the decking along the new seawall, giving the showers a much-needed facelift and replacing the power pedestals along B & C docks. We will require many hands to accomplish these projects and looking forward to your help during the Elite Brigade as it is most appreciated.

Upcoming events are the: March 8th -10th ABYA Spring Rendezvous; March 10th Blessing of the Fleet at the historic Mariners' Church of Detroit; April 13th the first Elite Brigade; and May 5th will be the First Mates Fashion Show. Hope to see you at some of these events! Don’t forget to visit the events calendar on the NCYC website. It is shaping up nicely and is a great reference when planning your summer activities. Your participation is what makes this club the best on the water! Stay Warm, Commodore Ian

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Well we sure have had our share of bone chilling wind, snow and ice this past month. We still have snow forecasted for the end of February and temps in the low 20’s for the beginning of March. A far cry from the weather that all of the NCYC snow birds are enjoying in Florida. I hear that Diane French hosted another successful luncheon down in Bradenton Florida and it was well attended by NCYC members and quest. Thinking ahead it is just seven Saturdays until our first “Elite Brigade”, which is April 13th. Now would be a good time to set your schedules for the date or dates that you can come out to the club to help get the club house and grounds ready for opening day. Don’t forget that you can come out more than one Saturday for your work hour’s obligation, the extra help would be appreciated. While you are setting your schedule, you should also check the O.D. work schedule to see which weekend you are assigned. The O.D. that you are schedule to work with should be in contact with you to go over all the work details for your work weekend.

If you know of anyone who would make a good member, now is the time to get them to fill out a membership application and collect a $250.00 NON - REFUNDABLE deposit. It then can be given to our Membership Director Debbie Siwek or any Board Member for processing. What’s happing in March? March 4th ABYA meeting hosted by Huron Point Yacht Club 8, 9 and 10th ABYA Spring Rendezvous, Midland, Valley Plaza. 10th Blessing of the Fleet, Detroit, Old Mariners Church. 17th Happy St Patrick’s day. Parents and Grandparents do not forget that this is the time of year that your children and grandchildren can be signed up for safe boating classes in your local areas. Check with our ABYA Delegate P/C Randy Pagel for further information. For more information on these dates and other up coming events check inside this Beacon.

Regards, V / C Bill

Just a few short weeks until the official start of spring but winter is not giving up easily! Fortunately we have two upcoming events to help see us through until the first Elite Brigade April 13. The ABYA Spring Rendezvous is being held March 8-10 at the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland, MI. On March 10, the NCYC Flag will participate in the Blessing of the Fleet at Mariner's Church in Detroit. All members should have received an email fanout and invitation to join these outstanding events. If not, please check your email address in the online roster to make sure it is accurate and up to date. Your NCYC Board of Directors is hard at work preparing a well organized, fun and productive 2019 boating season. I would like to commend a particularly well organized and hard working Club Secretary, Frank Corcoran, for reporting the "final" weekend OD and worker schedule is materially complete. All members should keep watch for messages from weekend OD's confirming weekend work schedules and initial details needed to prepare for the season. As I mentioned in my February comments, there is a tremendous amount of work ahead to prepare the Club for opening weekend. In addition to the usual cleanup and clubhouse preparation we have a huge challenge ahead to restore 100' of the Robison docks and walkway. Weather and river conditions permitting the work can start ahead of the first Elite Brigade on April 13. If you are interested in pitching in, please contact any Board member. Everyone have a safe and happy March! R/C Glenn Nixon

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We receiveved news from P/C Ken Smith that former member Marlene O'Connor passed away in Florida where she lived. Art himself is a little under the weather lately so I'm standing in for him this month. Perhaps a card or call to the Good Chaplain will help speed things along. Mary Stackpoole is still very ill. Please remember her in your prayers. Ron

Not all that Glitters is Gold; Not all who Wander are Lost;

The Old that is Strong does not Wither; Deep Roots are Not Touched by the Frost!! Bilbo Baggins

The words above spoken by an old Hobbit in a fictitious place named the Shire in a time long ago have always captivated me and led me to trust in old things that still work well and to be wary of things that look good for a moment. We still have a 1969 Chris Craft Commander that runs rings around many modern fishing boats and She proves more than reliable. I think our human relationships are the same way. As we enter this Lent season, we ponder what we have and what we may do without. Most often people realize it's some material thing or pleasant vice or habit that comes to mind and we think we should take a break from it. I've never heard anyone say they're taking a break from things they truly love, that being the people in our lives. Lent, like Christmas can be a time to strengthen the bonds within our families and with our friends. It ends with Easter, the day we celebrate our coming together with the Lord in a place far greater than this. For me, Lent isn't so much a time of living without something I really don't need anyway as much as it is a time to focus on growing the roots that are not touched by the frost. Ron

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Attention North Channel Yacht Club Members The North Channel Yacht Club Ancient Mariners would like to invite you to join our elite group. Requirements for membership are that you need to be at least 60 years old, or be retired from a job. (Not both) The annual dues are only $10.00. The purpose of the Ancient Mariners is to have fun! We have a meeting the second Tuesday of each month and a luncheon at various restaurants the third Thursday of each month. The luncheons are held on the island during the summer months. (There are no meetings in the summer months) The Ancient Mariners have a weekend on the island in the summer that we use as a fund raiser. We always have a fun day planned with a delicious dinner and a fun event planned for after dinner. The proceeds of these events go back into the club for various improvements. The Ancient Mariners have provided the TV's in the upstairs bedrooms, the swim dock in the swim hole, help paying down the NCYC debt, helping Harbor & Grounds with the water spigots, and many many other improvements. Please consider joining this fun group by contacting President Archie Archibald at patriarch13@comcast.net or 586-943-3017 Secretary Sue Reiss at reiss2003@wowway.com or 586-419-0968

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2019 FIRST MATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Shelley Sweier, President

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Colleen Braun, Vice President

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Kim Scicluna, Treasurer

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MARCH 2019

Think SPRING, with a little luck it will arrive early this year!

There are lots of plans and preparations underway for a fun year ahead so don’t forget to return your First Mates membership update and dues by March 31st in time to be included in the 2019 roster. The First Mates Fashion Show is on Sunday, May 5, 2019. This year it is being held at The Premier Center and reservations are being taken by Linda Pagel. Your form and check are due by Sunday, April 21 st . Ticket price is $38.00. This is our largest fund raiser. Donations for raffle items are now being accepted. PLEASE CONTACT COLLEEN BRAUN AT (586) 242-9698 OR SHELLEY SWEIER AT (248) 330-2141 FOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND MONETARY DONATIONS. Please help to make this Fashion Show a huge success!! Our membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the clubhouse, followed by our annual Welcome Reception. **Plans are being made to put in a new wood floor in the “Boatique”. We are looking for a few volunteers. If you are able to help, please contact Jill Romatz at (586) 265-7793 or rromatz69@comcast.net . ***As part of its 2019 Special Project, the First Mates will be installing a new play structure on the island. Help is needed to bring the project to the island, along with the preparation of the play area and assembly of the new structure. Work will begin in April and continue through May with the project being completed in time for families to enjoy it “Fitting Out Weekend”. If you are available to assist with our project at any time, please contact Shelley Sweier at sasweier@gmail.com or (248) 330-2141. THANK YOU!! Don’t forget to mark your calendars… Ladies Week is planned for June 16 th through June 21 st .

Respectfully,

Linda Lutz 2019 First Mates Publicity Director

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019

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DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 a.m. for shopping $38 per person includes luncheon & open bar raffles, 50/50, door prizes, shopping!!

Number of tickets ______________ @ $38 each. Total enclosed ______________ Name _______________________________ Phone Number __________________ Guest Names _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Reservations are being taken by Linda Pagel Send this form and a check made payable to NCYC First Mates by Sunday, April 21, 2019 to: 37420 Lakeville Harrison Twp., MI 48045 Lindapag59@gmail.com – 586-242-0524

Questions? Call Colleen Braun, 2019 Fashion Show Chairperson 586-242-9698

In order to make this event a success, raffle donations are needed. Please contact Colleen Braun or Shelley Sweier if you would like to make a cash donation for a raffle purchase or to donate an item for the raffle. Thank you.

Reservations are now being accepted for the 42 nd Annual First Mates Fashion Show which is being held on Sunday May 5, 2019 at the Premier Center in Clinton Township. We invite you to join us and support this major fundraiser for the First Mates. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for early shopping, and there is a delicious lunch planned with an open bar. Tickets are $38 for adults and $12.75 for children 12 and under. Many new vendors are participating this year, along with those returning by popular request. We will have raffles, 50/50 and door prizes. Invite your family and friends and help us make this year’s fashion show a success. Items are needed for the raffle drawings. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact Shelley Sweier, 248-330-2141 or at sasweier@gmail.com or Colleen Braun, 586-242-9698 or at crbraun10@comcast.net . Monetary donations are also welcome.

We hope to see you on May 5 th !

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Colleen Braun, Chairperson 2019 First Mates Fashion Show

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NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB

ORGANIZATION CHART 2019

NCYC Membership

Commodore Ian Blackburn

Commodore Past Randy Pagel

Commodore Vice Bill Calihan

Commodore Rear

Nixon Glenn

Secretary

Membership

Darryl Transportation Campbell

Fleet Captain

Supplies

Treasurer

Publications

Activities

Grounds Harbor & Tom Altobelli

John Clubhouse Sweier

Patty Mok Leslie Leitch

Brian Fringer

Tom Huntley

Ron Draper

Dale Hall

Frank Corcoran

Debbie Siwek

Committee Insurance Chairman P/C Tom McHugh

Committee Finance

Procedures Guidelines & Committee P/C Rick Romatz

Historian

Planning Forward Committee R/C Glenn

Committee Reserve Fund P/C Randy

Committee Nominating P/C Pat

Committee By Laws Frank Corcoran

P/C Paul Jarvis

Brian Fringer

Pagel

Carroll

Nixon

Janet Chairman Kids Day Vandewinkle

Chaplain

Peter Frame Arms Sergeant-at-

Terry Officer Safety

Recorder Board

Auditor

Leslie Leitch Master Harbor

Ann Malik Sue Mile Surgeons Fleet

Kevin Erin Rae Directors Youth

Co. LLC Bultynck &

Brian Roath

Art Brooks

Steinmacher

NCYC Photographer Membership

Major Sargent

Pins Burgees & Judy McHugh Manager

Delegate ABYA

Manager Clubhouse

IT Officer

P/C Randy Pagel

P/C Bill Hendricks

P/C Scott Bell

Ron Braun

North Channel Yacht Club 2019 Calendar of Events January 19 Commodore’s Ball March 8 – 10 ABYA Spring Rendezvous Midland March 10 Blessing of the Fleet at Mariner’s Church April 13 Elite Brigade April 20 Elite Brigade April 27 Elite Brigade May 4 Elite Brigade May 5 First Mates Fashion Show May 11 First Spring Work Party May 18 Second Spring Work Party May 24 – 27

Opening Weekend Fitting Out (OD: Tom Huntley) 24 - Kids Movie Night 25 - First Mates Patio Party OD & Weekday Manager Meeting General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Pig Roast Dinner – 6:00 PM 26 - Pride of Michigan Flag Raising Ceremony 1:00 PM Complimentary Luncheon following Ceremony Father Steve Blessing of the Fleet 3:00 PM ABYA Dinner Dance (OD: P/C Pagel) RENDEZVOUS Milliken (OD: Dave DuVernay) Big Smoke (Scotch & Cigars) (OD: P/C Bob Watson)

May 31- June 2

June 7 – 9

June 14 – 16

Wine Tasting Surf & Turf June 16 – 21 Ladies Week (Week Manager: Diane Marten) June 21 -23 Kid’s Weekend (OD: Lou Garofalo) June 27 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB June 28 – 30 OPEN (OD: P/C Tom McHugh) 29 - Kids Movie Night July 5- 7 Fourth of July Celebration (OD: Frank Corcoran) July 12 – 14 OPEN (OD: Chuck Penzien) 13 - Kids Movie Night JULY 18 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB

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North Channel Yacht Club 2019 Calendar of Events

July 19 – 21

Float Down (OD: Dale Hall)

July 26 – 28 RENDEZVOUS DYC (OD: Brian Fringer) July 29 – Aug 2 Commodore Cruise – Lake Erie August 2 – 4

Ancient Mariners Fundraiser (OD: Colleen Braun) Irish Pub Party (OD: P/C Brian McEvoy) ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB

August 9 – 11 AUGUST 15 August 16 – 18

16- Concert (OD: Darryl Campbell) 17- Poker Run

August 23 – 25 Euchre Tournament (OD: V/C Bill Calihan) 24 - Kids Movie Night August 30 – Sept. 2 Labor Day Weekend (OD: John Sweier) 31 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM Meet the Candidates P/C Beer Bust after Meeting hot dogs/hamburgers 31 - Kids Movie Night 1 - First Mates Dinner September 6 – 8 RENDEZVOUS Lexington (OD: Debbie Siwek) September 9 ABYA GMM First Mates Dinner September 13 – 15 Commodore’s Fishing Derby & Fish Fry (OD: R/C Glenn Nixon) SEPTEMBER 19 ANCIENT MARINERS LUNCHEON 1:00 AT CLUB September 20 – 22 SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ COOK OFF (OD: P/C Rick Romatz) September 27 – 29 OPEN (OD: Ron Draper) October 4 – 6 Haul Out Weekend (OD: Tom Altobelli) 5 - General Membership Meeting 1:00 PM 5 - Haul Out Dinner 6 - First Mates Haul Out Breakfast October 12 Fall Work Party October 19 Fall Work Party

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Meeting dates: January 10, 2019 February 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 April 11, 2019 May 9, 2019 May 25, 2019 June 13, 2019 July 11, 2019 August 8, 2019 August 31, 2019 September 12, 2019 October 5, 2019 October 10, 2019 November 14, 2019 December 12, 2019

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NCYC 2019 Appointments and Committees Fleet Captain- Leslie Leitch and Patty Mok Board Recorder- Brian Roath Commodore’s Sign- Kevin Verkest Incoming Rendezvous’ – Leslie Leitch Chaplain – Art Brooks Sergeant-At-Arms- Peter Frame Club House Manager- Ron Braun IT Officer- P/C Bill Hendricks Safety Officer- Terry Steinmacher Photographer- Membership Fleet Surgeon- Sue Mile & Anne Malik Youth Director – Kevin & Erin Rae Kids day Chair- Janet Van De Winkle Historian – P/C Paul Jarvis Sergeant Major – P/C Scott Bell Mainland Wells/Winter Storage- Tim O’Brien Island Flowers – Bev Shoen and Janet Van De Winkle Burgees/Flags/Pins- Judy McHugh ABYA Delegate – P/C Randy Pagel Clubhouse Cleaner- Grounds Keeper- Caterer- Tom Comford

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Committees Continued Insurance Committee P/C Tom McHugh, Chairman P/C Bob Watson P/C Randy Pagel Anthony McHugh By Laws Committee Frank Corcoran, Chairman P/C Jim Angers P/C Rick Romatz P/C Tom McHugh (as Parliamentarian) Renee McEvoy V/C Bill Calihan Cash Reserve Fund (Voted by Membership) P/C Randy Pagel, Chairman Bryan Kenzie 1 st year Brian Malik 2 nd year Mike Wonderly 3 rd year Guidelines & Polic P/C Rick Romatz, Chairman P/C Hugh Vestal P/C Tom McHugh P/C Brian McEvoy P/C Chuck Stroh P/C Harley Burris Larry Malik Art Brooks Cheryl Swatosh

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Committees Continued Forward Planning R/C Glenn Nixon, Chairman P/C Rick Romatz Brian Roath

Don Ruma Ben Carroll Tom Altobelli John Zych Finance Committee Brian Fringer, Chairman P/C Hugh Vestal Darryl Campbell Steve Marten Nominating Committee PC Pat Carroll, Chairman PC Brian McEvoy PC Bill Hendricks Diane French Carla Verkest Pat Adams Validating Committee Teller Committee

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Weekday Managers and Teams 2019

MANAGER

TEAM PARTNERS

DATE

John & Bev Anderson

Colleen & Ron Braun, John & Shelley Sweier, Harley & Linda Burris, Bob & Patty Watson

May 19-24

Tony & Sharon Simion

May 27-31 Darryl & Josette Campbell

June 2-7 June 9-14 June 16-31

Kim & Tony Scicluna

Jerry Krist & Irene Martin, Brigida & Pat Sullivan

Diane Marten & Marie Pepin

LADIES WEEK

June 23-28 June 30-July5

Bob & Brian Freiger Colleen & Ron Braun

Dennis & Janet Pomeroy

Tim Grennan & Paul & Cathy Jarvis

July 7-12

Nicole & Scott Greenfelder

July 14-19 Leslie Leitch & Patty Mok July 21-26 Frank & Diane Corcoran

John & Shelly Sweier

July 28-Aug 2 Aug 4-9

Ken & Kay Smith

Harley & Linda Burris

Aug 11-16 Aug 18-23 Aug 25-30 Sept 2-6 Sept 8-13 Sept 15-20 Sept 22-27

John & Shelley Sweier

Ron & Collleen Braun

Pagel/Kemp Gary Barnard

Piccini/Odette

Hugh Vestel & Bob Marin

Pat & Russ Adams

Jim & Sue Mile

Steve & Diane Marten Glen & Shelia Nixon

Ron & Jeanine Kemp

Nixon Team

Tony Ellul & Roman Kolodchin Any Questions, Please call Ron Braun 586-306-3531, 586-242-9698 or Email CRBRAUN10@COMCAST.NET

Sept 29-Oct 4 Tom & Judy McHugh

2019 MAINLAND WELL LEASE Launch Day is on its way for the 2019 boating season. Please be advised that those who have NCYC Mainland Boat Wells must submit your 2019 Well Agreement and payment prior to the well usage. The Summer Well Agreement can be found listed under Documents / Flash Files on the NCYC member’s page. See your Fan-Outs for the Documents Attached. You can also download the pages right from this Beacon. Agreement and payment are to be forwarded to: Tim O’Brien, 32535 Newcastle Dr.,Warren, MI 48093. Questions, call 586-978-7105

Respectfully, Tim O’Brien

MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

JIM BUTLER (wells 2-6) DEBBIE SIWEK(wells 2-6)

PC TOM MCHUGH

DENNIS BIEL

PC JOHN ANDERSON MICHAEL LINDEN

BRIAN ROATH HUNT TAYLOR

PC RANDY PAGEL (wells 2-6) LOU GAROFOLO (wells 2-6) RC BILL CALIHAN (wells 2-6) RICHARD RAYMOND SCOTT GREENFELDER PC RICK ROMATZ

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

RON HENRY JOHN ZYCH BRETT GATTI

KEVIN RAE (wells 2-6)

TONY TROCKI

(rev. 1/18/19)

MEMBERS: BE ADVISED THESE LISTS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME, CHECK WITH TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR TIM O’BRIEN FOR CURRENT INFORMATION.

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Summer Well Lease Agreement Name______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone_____________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________________________

Boat Name_____________________________________Length_________Beam________________ MC #_______________

Make _______________________Type___________________________ Well #__________ Lease Amount_______________

Insurance Co.__________________________________ Policy #______________________________ WELLS LEASING FROM MAY 1, 2019 TO OCTOBER 31, 2019 North Channel Yacht Club (NCYC) lessee agreement as follows: 1. All leasing fees are due at the beginning of the period stated above. If the lease is not received on or before the date for commencement of this period, this agreement may be terminated. 2. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the security, care and condition of the vessel and all equipment and the vessel shall be at the sole risk of the lessee. The vessel shall be insured by the lessee for liability with respect to persons and property and evidence of insurance shall be furnished to NCYC on request. Lessee waives and releases all claims against NCYC, its officers, members and employees for personal injury and for the loss and property damage from any cause and agrees to indemnify NCYC for any damage it may sustain for the reason thereof. 3. Members can only lease one well. Mainland wells are restricted to assigned lessee. 4. This lease may not be assigned nor applied to any other than lessee’s vessel. 5. Lessee must keep vessel of their registry/ownership in the leased well. Subleasing will not be allowed . 6. Usage of other than the lessees own boat well is not permitted. 7. Any lessee’s well left unoccupied for the season will be forfeited. 8. Lessee agrees to comply with the rules and the regulations stated and such other reasonable rules and regulations as NCYC may publish from time to time. 9. Parking in mainland lot is on a first come first serve basis. There is no reserved parking. NCYC cannot be held responsible for theft or damages to vehicles. North Channel Yacht Club Well Rules and Regulations Lessee shall be responsible for: 1. Observance of all fire and safety precautions, with no fires allowed on the docks or parking lot. 2. Good conduct of lessee and lessee’s guest on the vessel or on the marina premises. 3. Placement of a dock box in designated area per approval of the Board of Directors. 4. Removal of any boat trailer or cradles from the parking lot. 5. Observance of no wake speed limits. 6. Policing the lessee’s area for trash and bagging of trash and placing in designated containers or area. 7. Mooring of the vessel in a safe manner. 8. Replacing of any portion of the damaged docks. 9. Failure to comply with the terms, rules, or regulations of this lease agreement is grounds for termination of lease. 10. Portable toilets are not to be emptied in the canal, marina areas or Porta John.

_______________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ _____________ Lessee Signature Date NCYC Officer Signature Date CONTRACT MUST BE SIGNED, DATED AND PAID FOR BEFORE WELL CAN BE OCCUPIED

Wells 2-6 (24’) lease is $450.00 per season. All other wells (20’) are $400.00 per season.

Please remit contract to: Tim O’Brien

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Blessing of the Fleet at Mariners’ Church of Detroit Join us on March 10, 2019 at 11am We will be enjoying lunch on the River at Sindbad’s Restaurant after the church service. If you plan to join us, let us know. We will ensure you are included in our lunch reservation. Please email : blackburn.id@gmail.com

Island Opening Weekend Isla d pe i ee e d

MEMORIAL DAY Celebrate, Honor, Remember Saturday May 25 10am First Mates General Membership Meeting 11:30am First Mates Patio Party 1pm General Membership Meeting 1pm Toast & introduction of 2019 new members 6pm Dinner - Pig Roast & sides by Stahl’s ** 8pm

Entertainment by an amazing Canadian band “Toast & Jam” Sunday May 26 Flag raising ceremony Complimentary lunch Father Steve blessing of the fleet

1pm 2pm 3pm

** Please contact Julie Delauter to make your dinner reservation at delauterj@macomb.edu by May 23rd. $17/Adult and $5/Kids 10 & under

Do you love gardening & want to get involve? Join our 2019 Gardening Team!

Our island landscaping is amazing, and we are looking to expand our gardening team! If you would like to get involve in the planning, shopping, planting and care of the flowers, please contact Beverly Schoen

our team co-ordinator. Beverly Schoen schoenoff@wowway.com

Let’s get the island ready

APRIL 13, 20, 27 & MAY 4 ELITE BRIGADE

MAY 11 & 18 SPRING WORK PARTY We start at 9am taking members to the island & lunch is serve at 1pm

Come and Enjoy the Island June 16 to 21, 2019 Ladies Week

Stay the week $40.00

Only Coming to the Island for the day to enjoy activities and a meal $8.00 Starting with Sunday night dinner, you will enjoy each day; a coffee bar and continental breakfast, a light lunch and a fantastic dinner cooked and served by the wonderful ladies of NCYC!

We always welcome help in the kitchen; please contact Marie at mariejospepin@gmail.com to sign up.

To help our planning for a fantastic week, please let us know if you are attending by contacting Diane Marten, our 2019 Ladies Week Manager. Diane will also take your room reservation if needed. Diane Marten 586-242-9468 dmcottrell58@gmail.com

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting 10 January 2019

Call to Order Commodore, Ian Blackburn Commodore Ian Blackburn called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting was held at Rosie O’Grady’s of Chesterfield MI. Roll Call Secretary, Frank Corcoran F LAG O FFICERS Present Absent Commodore Ian Blackburn x Vice Commodore Bill Calihan x Rear Commodore Glenn Nixon x D IRECTORS Transportation Darryl Campbell x Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli x Activities Tom Huntley x Treasurer Brian Fringer x Publications Ron Draper x Secretary Frank Corcoran x Membership Debbie Siwek x Supplies Dale Hall x Club House John Sweier x I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE Randy Pagel x A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain Leslie Leach x Excused Board Recorder Brian Roath x Pledge of Allegiance All Approval of Agenda All MOTION: Moved by Darryl Campbell and seconded by Tom Altobelli to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Approval of Meeting Minutes All MOTION: Moved by Brian Fringer and seconded by Debbie Siwek to approve the December 13 2018 Board meeting minutes. Motion Carried

Swearing in of officers: Art Brooks performed the swearing in of the officers for 2019.

Commodore’s Comments Welcome to NCYC 2019!

Commodore, Ian Blackburn

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First off, I would like to say what an honor it is to be serving with such a great group of members. There is a lot of talent and experience sitting around this table, so if you are struggling or not sure how to move forward, please reach out to a fellow board member. Let’s vow to work together as a team. We have been handed a club that is in great shape and it is now our turn to do our part and move it forward. Our focus should be to break down barriers and ensure that we remain as one club. I can say that it will not always be easy, but I can guarantee you that it will be rewarding. Please do your best and put the membership first. But also remember that we are all volunteers. I would like to thank you in advance for your sacrifice of time and your desire to offer up your talents. Last but not least, let’s have some fun!! Vice-Commodore’s Comments Vice Commodore, Bill Calihan As in the past there is a full schedule of events and projects planned for this year. I am sure it will be of interest to and supported by all of the members. Thank you all for stepping up to take on a leadership position. Your hard work and sacrifice help move the club forward. Rear Commodore, Glenn Nixon Happy New Year to the board and flag! Welcome and thank you to the new board members. Thanks also to the returning board members. I am thrilled and honored to be working with all of you to continue leading NCYC, preserving and improving our island paradise, and tirelessly representing the membership. It seems like a long time until spring but the winter months pass quickly and soon we will all be experiencing that mad dash for launch and prepare for the season. In the meantime I look forward to working with this outstanding team to continue the positive momentum building over the past few years. Look forward to seeing everyone at the Commodores ball on the 19 th . Financial Report Treasurer, Brian Fringer Treasurer Brian Fringer distributed the financial report and commented that the year wrapped up quietly in December. Brian asked that new board members stop into Fifth Third bank to sign new signature cards for expenses. Brian also reviewed the coding for expenses and asked the board members to let him know about expenses needed to be paid prior to wherever possible. Debbie Siwek advised that the first mates owe the club $52.00 and she would give him a check. MOTION: Moved by P/C Randy Pagel and seconded by Dale Hall to approve the Financial Report. Motion Carried ABYA Report P/C Randy Pagel P/C Randy Pagel read a thank you letter from ABYA and encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming ABYA Spring Rendezvous on March 8-10 in Midland. Correspondence All Debbie Siwek read a letter from a new member regarding an incident that happened on Labor Day week end. The new member has asked for a response from the board. The new member pulled into an Rear-Commodore’s Comments

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appropriate size well for his boat. After he was tied up he was asked by a fellow member to move his boat. The new member went through the inconvenience of moving his boat since he was not sure if the fellow member had the authority to ask him to move. The board discussed the matter and felt that the club rules should be followed regarding well availability on a first come basis. Any dispute should be discussed with the OD at the time who has the authority to make the final decision. After much discussion it was decided that letters would be sent to both members. Commodore Ian read a request from a long standing member asking if they could hold their daughter’s wedding on the island. In order to not set precedence of using the club for free it was decided that the club should charge a fee and that the fee should be waived for this member that has done much for the club.

A band that has been contracted to play on August 10 is asking if they could stay in the rooms the night of the engagement. Much discussion took place.

Motion : Moved by Dale Hall and seconded by Brian Fringer that the matter be tabled until the February meeting so Commodore Ian has a chance to consult P/C Brian McEvoy who is the OD that weekend. Motion Carried.

CURRENT BUSINESS Activities –

Tom Huntley No report and Tom advised he will be on vacation and not in attendance at the February meeting. Clubhouse John Sweier No formal report. John advised he would like to swap out all lights with LED and that he was going to contact DTE to see if can be done at no cost .John also suggested that the club look into reducing waste by purchasing glasses and a glass dishwasher. Much discussion took place regarding the pros and cons and John advised that he and Frank will put together a committee to research the matter and bring their findings to the board Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli No report Membership Debbie Siwek Motion : Moved by Debbie Siwek and seconded by Dale Hall to accept membership of David Rumusut. Motion Carried

Debbie Siwek also got commitments for interview assignments for remaining applicants and stated she would call one new applicant to gauge their interest.

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Debbie is still collecting work or pay. Motion : Moved by Darryl Campbell and seconded by Frank Corcoran to waive work or pay for one member that can no longer work due to health. Motion Carried

Publications –

Ron Draper

No formal report.

Secretary – No report Supplies –

Frank Corcoran

Dale Hall

Dale is looking into either a manual or electric keg lift to help with keg storage. Transportation –

Darryl Campbell

No report

Fleet Captain – Leslie Leach Leslie advises that reservations are brisk for Milliken. He is glad people are finding a way to get their reservations in. Anyone having a problem please let him know. It is filling up fast. When he gets home he will gather more details and e mail the board for a fan out.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Ancient Mariners Project Motion moved by Brian Fringer and seconded by Dale Hall to approve the new NCYC sign that is provided by the ancient mariners. A diagram of the sign was passed out and it was noted that the project is fully funded. Motion Carried OD manual/ POS Manual for 2019 Manuals are in the works and will be provided. Dale Hall and R/C Glenn Nixon will conduct a training course for all OD’s on Memorial Day week end.

Incoming Rendezvous Discussion

A handout of the October 2018 GMM presentation regarding incoming rendezvous was provided and discussed.

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Motion Moved by Brian Fringer and seconded by Frank Corcoran to put the incoming rendezvous guidelines to the policy committee. Motion Carried

Jefferson Beach Rendezvous on DYC Week end: A discussion took place to refer to the GMM guidelines regarding visiting yachtsman. After much discussion regarding how many boats we can accommodate and in which wells, a Motion was moved by Dale Hall and Seconded by V/C Bill Calihan to allow 20 boats in guest wells provided that they are sized appropriately. Motion Carried. Port Clinton Yacht Club: A discussion took place to allow Port Clinton yacht club to visit the island on July 24 and 25. It was decided they cannot stay the night of Thursday July 25 to allow space for members that may come in early for the weekend.

Cleveland Yacht Club: Frank suggested that Cleveland yacht club be contacted before approving Port Clinton to see if there are any conflicts in the dates.

By Laws Discussion After discussion Frank said he will e mail the current By Laws to the board for review .Frank asked that the board provide input prior to the February meeting. Frank will then meet with the committee and request that their recommended changes be presented at the May 9 board meeting.

Weekend Work Schedule OD’s and Team Frank advised that OD’s are already in place and he is working with them to put teams in place.

2019 Committees and Assignments Commodore Ian presented the 2019 Committees and assignments to the board. Motion Moved by P/C Randy Pagel and seconded by Debbie Siwek to approve the 2019 Committees and assignments. Motion carried Commodore’s Ball Commodore Ian provided a handout of the agenda for the 2019 Commodore’s Ball and presented the program.

High 5’s None

Member of Month None

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Good of the order Dale said he is proud of to say the club is talking about being eco friendly as well as putting up a new sign.

The first mates will providing new playground equipment and Tom Altobelli would like input from the board and first mates on where to put it. Ron Draper recommended that we consider maintaining the traditional ambiance of the Clubhouse/Bar and Docks as we continue lightbulb replacement with LEDs. To date many of the replacements are inappropriate in their color temperature simulating Daylight at 5600 Kelvin and the lights are so bright and white that the ones on the dock pose a safety hazard because they take away a walker’s night vision and the upstairs bedrooms are uncomfortably bright for a bedroom application. A more appropriate color temperature for these applications is 3000-3200 Kelvin and these color LEDs are much easier to find today than a couple years ago. John Sweier mentioned his replacements will have adjustable color temperature and will meet our needs. Adjo urnment MOTION: Moved by V/C Bill Callihan and seconded by Darryl Campbell to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried . Next Meeting Date and Time: Thursday February 14 2019 7pm., Location: Rosie O’Grady’s Chesterfield MI

• ABYA now has a new website. It is www.abya.org . Please check it out, the new 2019 safety manual can be downloaded from this site. • Spring Rendezvous will be held at the Midland Valley Plaza , March 8 th -10 th . • Chili Cook Off for Homeless Vets to be held Sunday, April 28 th at Blossom Heath Inn located in St. Clair Shores. Noon to 6:00 PM. Proceeds from the event will go to Vets Returning Home. • ABYA 2019 Spring Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, June 1 at NCYC. • ABYA Millionaire Parties to be scheduled for October 16 th - 19 th and November 20 th -23 rd . More information to follow. • Any questions, please contact P/C Randy Pagel. 810-343-7178

Introducing “Burgee Travels”

Team Blackburn

Members, take your Burgee with you on your off season travels this year. Take a picture and send to Ron, for the Beacon. Let’s see where our Burgee goes… Thanks Ian.

This month Dennis & Janet Pomeroy get the Award for Most Traveled Burgee ; Holy Cow! Look at the Signs and see all the Places

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November 30,2018

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB

Randal Pagel 37420 LAKEVILLE ST HARRISON TWP Ml 48045

Dear Randal Pagel,

Thank you for renewing your BoatU.S. Cooperating Group agreement! We are proud to have the NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB on board for another year.

As part of the BoatU.S. Cooperating Group Program, your club members are able to receive a discount on BoatU.S. Membership dues and Water Towing Services! Please tell your club members to use group code GA80766Y when joining BoatU.S. or renewing their Membership to ensure they'll receive the discounted Membership dues price of $15 and 10% off Water Towing Services! Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters. BoatU.S. provides its over half-million Members with government representation, services such as 24-hour on water towing as well as roadside assistance for boat trailers and tow vehicles, feature packed boat insurance programs, money-saving benefits that include marina and West Marine shopping discounts, and award-winning BoatU.S. Magazine. It's Members-funded BoatU.S. Foundation is a national leader in promoting safe, clean and responsible boating.

Marketing material and additional information to help promote our partnership can be found at www.BoatUS.com/Group.

BoatU.S. Cooperating Group Program CoopGroups@BoatUS.com

NCYC MEMBERS, THIS IS OUR BOATU.S. GROUP DISCOUNT LETTER AND GROUP CODE. WHEN PURCHASING FROM ANY BOATU.S. AFFILIATE USE THE CODE HIGHLIGHTED ABOVE TO RECEIVE YOUR GROUP DISCOUNT. THE FOLLOWING PAGE IS OUR CERTIFICATE. PRINT ONE AND KEEP IT WITH YOU IF YOU USE BOATU.S.

A reminder to NCYC Members, our club has an affiliation with Boat US that entitles us to discounts on purchases at the stores as well as their insurance products and other services. The magic number to know is our Group # GA80766Y . The group affiliation card is shown below.

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