March 2021 Beacon

From the Bridge – Commodore Glenn Nixon Sheila and I hope this finds all of our members safe and healthy. We continue to watch, pray and patiently wait for the COVID-19 threat to moderate and loosen its grip on our lives and businesses. The plan for the Commodore's Ball to be held at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester on April 30th will likely be changed in favor of some type of event at the Club. We are staying optimistic we can have a formal event that will

help us maintain our traditions and will be enjoyable for all.

Planning for rendezvous for this coming season have proved to be very challenging. Our Fleet Captains Scott and Michele Goemmel have been reaching out to numerous venues with little success in getting commitments. We know for certain we will need to find an alternative to MacRay Harbor for the June rendezvous as MacRay has decided to no longer offer transient dockage. The only venue that has made commitment are Lexington Harbor for the weekend of July 23-25 and St. Clair Harbor for the weekend of August 13-15. Continue to watch for fanouts from Fleet for updates. We had our first meeting of the Board of Directors on January 14th. Chaplain Mark Javery did the honors of swearing in the entire group of Directors and Flag Officers. We discussed and agreed action plans for a number of tasks to address critical issues with our Clubhouse and grounds, such as solving the problem of standing water under the clubhouse, the erosion problem along the Genow near the swimming area, backfilling along the new walkways and repairing the A-Dock extension. We also approved membership for a number of our committees. We did go forward to finish all the committee approvals in the February Board meeting on February 11th along with progressing the many urgent repair projects. You can find details in the minutes of the January meeting in this March Beacon.

After only two meetings I recognized this year's Board is exceptional. I am confident we will have a very productive and successful year in the governance of the Club. The Membership can rest assured we are all working hard to improve the Club and always act in the best interests of our members. As always, please stay alert for fanouts and other communications from the Board, Flag, Fleet Captain and our new Chaplain Mark Javery. As always the Chaplain's call for prayers and support for Members facing challenges is critically important.

Everyone please stay safe and have a good March

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From the Bridge – Vice Commodore Dale Hall Mother Nature treated us right through the entire month of January but, reality has set in and February is bringing us a very typical Michigan winter. Although the weather has turned harsh the water levels were dropping nicely until the ice

dams caused havoc for many in Algonac. The Coast Guard cutters worked diligently but, many people along the St. Clair River felt Mother Nature’s wrath in early February. We hope and pray that our friends and neighbors that have suffered water damage or displacement get relief quickly with a minimum about of damage. Knowing that these harsh winter days will turn into a milder March is what keeps us looking forward to boating season in Southeast Michigan. It will not be long and the great members of NCYC will be doing whatever it takes to make the island ready.

We want to give a special thank you to all members that have paid their 2021 dues. As a reminder, dues were payable during the month of January. If you have not already done so, please write that check immediately and reach out to Debbie Siwek, our Membership Director to advise her it is coming. Along with your 2021 dues

payment, please remember to fill out your requested weekends so that the scheduling of work hours for the Summer can be completed as early as possible.

Spring will be here before we know it and we encourage everyone to think about those high-quality people in your lives that would enjoy the Island as much as you do. Take the time to tell them all the great things about NCYC and get an enrollment package from Debbie Siwek before signing them up. We look forward to seeing you on the Island. V/C Dale

From the Bridge – Rear Commodore Brian Fringer

Rachel and I hope everyone are staying safe and healthy during the winter months. As we wait for this season’s launch, the NCYC board is busy with this year’s projects and are planning for the spring. With spring right around the corner, it is time to remind all members to make a point of attending one or more of our elite Brigade work parties. We always have plenty to do and there is no better way to create new and refresh old friendships by working together on our great club. Do not be afraid of getting involved, you will enjoy it.

Now we are in February and all members have renewed their membership through payment of their annual dues, please take

few moments to think about the high- quality friends in your life and a person that you would be proud to sponsor at NCYC. Our members are our best recruiters and sharing your love for the island with your best friends and family members helps make lifetime memories. As many boat clubs on Lake St. Clair struggle to retain members and survive financially, our business model of volunteerism and hard work continues to withstand the test of time. Share your dedication with someone close to you and reach out to Debbie Siwick to get them an enrollment package. Thank you, RC B

Message from the Fleet Captain Michele and I welcome all NCYC members to the 2021 boating season! We have been working hard to finalize our cruise schedule and thanks to COVID that has been challenging. Most marinas have abandoned their transient docks while many of the local yacht clubs continue to restrict guest access. However, we are happy to report that we have two confirmed dates and locations. So, get your dancing shoes on and prepare your livers for some fun!

We will be heading to both St. Clair and Lexington, MI. We are working to finalize a 3 rd cruise, but if the restrictions don’t allow we will still plan a great party at our club! A Fanout will be sent soon with the reservation process for each venue. Reservations will be first come, first serve on the available spots. In St. Clair we have a lock on all transient wells. In Lexington we have 20 currently on a group hold.

The cruise dates are:

 July 23-25, Lexington  Aug 13-15, St Clair

The St Clair cruise is going to be a bang out, costume-themed, rock band filled, party you will never want your parents to know about!!! Details forthcoming. Lexington will also be a launching point for those that are part of the Commodore’s Cruise in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. We have such hard shoes to fill with our past Fleet Captains and we take this challenge very seriously! Rest assured, all cruises will create memories for you and your family – “NCYC Style”!

Stay tuned for the harbor reservation information.

Ahoy, Scott & Michele Goemmel

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Hello NCYC Members,

I hope you are all enjoying the weather warming up. We have a wonderful team of Flag Officers and Board Members this year and I look forward to working with everyone!

If anyone has any questions or needs anything related to publications, the best way to contact me is by e-mail at MelissaWinkler828@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Melissa

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

The months of January and February brought loss and grief to several families of NCYC. Passing into eternal rest were longtime members Al Durand on January 2nd and Patricia Santavy on January 14 th . Please continue to keep Ruth Durand, PC Jim & Sandra Angers, as well as their entire families in your thoughts and prayers. On February 6 th Donna Kuhr’s mother Shirley F Russell passed into eternal rest. Keep Steve and Donna and their family also in your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss and mourning. At the time of this writing member Kevin Quinn is anticipating hip replacement surgery on February 24th. Pray for Kevin to have a successful procedure and quick recovery. I am not aware of any other NCYC members suffering loss, hospitalized, or under the weather as of this communication. I pray our membership is safe as we all get through winter here in the cold north or during travels, hopefully to somewhere warm.

February Musings….

As I sit at my computer looking outside it is cold, damp, and gloomy. A snow storm named Nathaniel is approaching from the south. Pure Michigan in February I guess. February is the month in which my wife and I always try to escape the cold for a couple of weeks and as it turns out we are blessed with great NCYC friends we can stay with in Florida.

February is also the month we celebrate Valentines Day. A day to celebrate romance and love. Although its origins are somewhat mysterious, subject to argument, and varied the legends mostly lead us back to Saint Valentine. Three different saints are recognized as Saint Valentine or Valentinus by the Catholic Church and the stories surrounding each are different. You can research and pick your favorite but; spoiler alert, all three were martyred. As by the time you read this Valentines Day will have passed I hope you took the time to find that perfect Hallmark card, buy those roses, buy those chocolates, go to that favorite restaurant, and celebrate the love in your heart for that special someone. Our earthly love is a gift from God to be cherished and nurtured. During this month let us also never forget God’s teachings on the purity of Godly love we should show towards one another. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give my body over to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…… Paul concludes this chapter on Love in verse 13 by saying that in the end there are three essential things that will matter – FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE and the greatest of these is Love. The word of our Lord 1 Corinthians 13 (NIV)

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North Channel Yacht Club 2021 Master Events Schedule

Pre-Season

Date

Event

Saturday, May 22 Saturday, May 8 Saturday, May 15 Saturday, April 17 Sunday, March 6? Saturday, April 24 Sunday April 25 Friday, April 30 Sunday, May 2

Blessing of the Fleet - Mariner's Church Detroit (time TBA)

Elite Brigade - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am Elite Brigade - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am First Mate's Fashion Show Commodore's Ball Elite Brigade - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am Elite Brigade - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am Spring Work Party - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am Spring Work Party - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am

Regular Season - Weeks

Regular Season Weekends

Wk

Dates

Event(s)

Dates

OD

Event Organizer(s)

Week Manager

Co-Manager(s)

Wknd

Event(s)

Fitting Out GM Meeting - PARTY WEEKEND ABYA Dinner Dance (Confirmed)

May 28-31

1

May 23-28

Prepare for opening

1

B. Burkhardt

Glenn & Sheila Nixon

Dale & Colleen Hall

June 4-6

2

May 31-June 4 Darryl & Josette Campbell

2

P/C Calihan

Tony & Sharon Simion

June 11-13

3

June 6-11

3

P/C Angers

FLEET

John & Shelly Sweier

Frank & Diane Corcoran

NCYC Rendezvous

June 18-20

4

June 13-18

4

P/C Atnip

Don Ruma

Kim & Tony Scicluna

Jerry Krist & Irene Martin

Big Smoke (Confirmed)

June 25-27

5

June 20-25

Ladies Week

5

M. Javery

Barb Vanover

OPEN

July 2-4

6

June 27-July 2

6

P/C Pagel

R/C Bob & Brian Fringer

Dennis & Janet Pomeroy

OPEN

July 9-11

7

July 4-9

7

T. Lisowski

P/C Brian McEvoy

Ron & Colleen Braun

Tony & Michelle Rybinski

Surf & Turf (Confirmed)

July 16-18 July 23-25

8 9

July 11-16 July 18-23

8 9

T.&A. Grennan

Kevin Rae

Bill & Susan Burkhardt

OPEN OPEN

Kid's Weekend (Confirmed)

P/C Stroh

FLEET

Scott & Michelle Goemmel

NCYC Rendezvous

Tentative Commodore's Cruise - Lake Huron

July 30-Aug 1

10

July 25-30

10

P/C Blackburn

Tony & Kim Scicluna

Al Douglas

OPEN

Aug 6-8

11

Aug 1-6

11

P/C McEvoy

Ron & Colleen Braun

Al Douglas

Ancient Mariner's Event (Not Confirmed)

Aug 13-15

12

Aug 8-13

12

D. Betts

FLEET

Doug & Christa Betts

Bill & Susan Burkhardt

NCYC Rendezvous - St. Clair Harbor (Confirmed)

Aug 20-22

13

Aug 15-20

13

R. Kolodchin

Patty Mok & Leslie Leitch

Trevor & Elizabeth Trelfa

OPEN

P/C Bill & Mary Beth Hendricks

Aug 27-29

14

Aug 22-27

14

M. Winkler

Kim Scicluna

Peter & Norma Frame

Wine Tasting (Confirmed)

Roger & Margaret Odette, Gerry & Sue Piccinin

Labor Day GM Meeting - PARTY WEEKEND

Sept 3-6

15

Aug 29-Sept 3 P/C Randy and Linda Pagel

15

A. Douglas

Sept 10-12

16

Sept 5-10

16

B. Fringer

Diane French

Steve & Diane Marten

Ron & Jeannine Kemp

Commodore's Golf Outing (Confirmed)

Jeff Edgerly & P/C John Dickson

Sept 17-19

17

Sept 12-17

17

P/C Romatz

John & Shelly Sweier

OPEN

Smoke on the Water (Confirmed)

Sept 24-26

18 19

Sept 19-24

18 19

G. Jialanella T. Scicluna

Tony & Kim Scicluna

John and Glynda Mantyk

OPEN OPEN

Oct 1-3

Sept 26-Oct 1

OPEN

OPEN

Haul Out GM Meeting - PARTY WEEKEND

Oct 8-10

20

Oct 3-8

20

K. Rae

Roman Kolodchin

OPEN

Revision Date: 23November 2020

Post-Season

Date Saturday, October 16 Saturday, October 23

Event Fall Work Party - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am Fall Work Party - Meet at the Fin Dock 8am

Revision Date: 23November 2020

2021 Flag Officers and Board of Directors

Commodore

Glenn Nixon

810-922-5448

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Vice Commodore

Dale Hall

586-899-1443

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Rear Commodore

Brian Fringer

734-309-1069

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Past Commodore

Bill Calihan

702-306-4765

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Treasurer

Kevin Rae

248-765-8688

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Secretary

Gary Jialanella

330-256-3671

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Activities

Dennis Alcazar

586-246-3094

dennis-alcazar@att.net

Clubhouse

Bill Burkhardt

586-914-0711

bill.burkhardt1@gmail.com

Harbor & Grounds

Tom Altobelli

586-909-1684

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Membership

Debbie Siwek

586-917-5767

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Publications

Melissa Winkler

248-396-1878

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Supplies

Al Douglas

734-624-4962

adouglas202@gmail.com

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

586-321-9857

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Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

586-530-8068

scott@agadvising.com

Board Recorder

Douglas Betts

586-630-6787

dougbetts@yahoo.com

2021 Appointments

Safety Officer:

Terry Steinmacher

Clubhouse Manager:

Tony Scicluna

Chaplain:

Mark Javery

Board Recorder:

Doug Betts

IT Officer:

P/C Bill Hendricks

Fleet Captain:

Scott Goemmel and Michele LaCombe

Harbormaster:

Scott Goemmel

Sergeant at Arms:

Mitch Finley

Sergeant Major:

P/C Scott Bell

Fleet Surgeon:

Ann Malik

Youth Director:

Erin Rae

Burgees, Flags and Pins:

Jill Romatz

Club Historian:

P/C Paul Jarvis

Kids Day Chair:

Erin Rae

Island Flowers:

Linda Pagel

Commodore’s Sign:

Kevin Verkest

Mainland Wells:

Tim O’Brien

ABYA Delegate:

P/C Bill Calihan

Clubhouse Custodian:

Robin & Derick Zinyk

Grounds Keeper:

Tom Stackpoole

Caterer:

Tom Comeford

MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

2020 Well Seniority List BY WELL

BY DATE

Well No.

Name

Since

Name

Since 1992 2003

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brian Roath Charles Herr Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly John Dickson Terry Hart Greg Criner Bob Marin Steve Marten Bill Hendricks Brian Malik Larry Malik Ron Kemp Mark Busch Brent Malik Ian Blackburn Dave Gronbach Tom Altobelli

7/19/20

Charles Herr Bob Marin Bill Hendricks

1992 2008 2009

2006

Ron Kemp

3/26/07 4/2/07 4/7/07

4/2/07 4/26/11 6/1/15

John Dickson

Larry Malik

Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly Terry Hart Mark Busch Steve Marten Ian Blackburn Brian Malik Brent Malik Greg Criner Dave Gronbach Tom Altobelli

2008 2009

2003 2013 2006

4/26/11 5/10/11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6/7/14 4/7/07 3/26/07 5/10/11 4/29/15

2013

4/3/14 6/7/14

4/29/15

6/1/15

4/3/14

2016

2016

4/18/18 4/30/19 7/19/20 8/24/20

4/18/18 4/30/19 8/24/20

Dennis Biel Brian Roath Tony Trocki

Dennis Biel Tony Trocki

( Rev. 8/24/20)

MAINLAND WELL WAITING LIST

1 2 3

DEBBIE SIWEK (WELLS 2-6) PC RANDY PAGEL (WELLS 2-6) BILL CALIHAN (WELLS 2-6)

4 5 6 7 8 9

KEVIN RAE (WELLS 2-6)

KATHERINA BOWEN (WELLS 2-6)

KEVIN VERKEST TOM McHUGH

PC RICK ROMATZ (WELLS 2-6)

JOHN ZYCH VINCE DAY

10 11

MELISSA WINKLER

(Rev.9/18/20)

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting January 14 th ,2021

Call to Order Commodore, Glenn Nixon Commodore Glenn Nixon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was hosted through zoom call in. Roll Call Secretary Gary Jialanella F LAG O FFICERS Present Absent Commodore Glenn Nixon x Vice Commodore Dale Hall x Rear Commodore Brian Fringer x D IRECTORS Transportation Thomas Lisowski x Harbor & Grounds Tom Altobelli x Activities Dennis Alcazar x Treasurer Kevin Rae x Publications Melissa Winkler x Secretary Gary Jialanella x Membership Debbie Siwek x Supplies Al Douglas x Club House William Burkhardt x I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE P/C Bill Calihan x A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Fleet Captain Scott Goemmel x Board Recorder Doug Betts x Member Guest

Pledge of Allegiance

All

Swearing in Officers

Chaplain Mark Javery - All

Approval of Agenda

All

Motion to approve January’s agenda

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Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by : Debbie Siwek Motion : Carried by all

Approval of Meeting Minutes

All

Motion to approve December 10 th , 2020 meeting minutes. Motion by: R/C Dale Hall Seconded by: Al Douglas Motion: Carried by all

Commodore’s Comments

Commodore, Glenn Nixon

Sheila and I hope all of our members had a restful, safe and happy holiday break. We look back on 2020 with enormous gratitude for the support, encouragement, dedication and hard work of our membership allowing us all to continue to enjoy, albeit with some disappointing restrictions, our Island Paradise. For Sheila and I, spending time at the Club has always been an escape and welcome break from stress and constant demands of working life. Our boating life helps us to slow down a bit and invest time into something with untold value - our relationships with those we love and share a common passion with. I cannot fully express my gratitude to P/C Bill Calihan and Lady Teri for their herculean dedication and hard work under very stressful circumstances. I feel P/C Calihan and his performance during this pandemic will be remembered as one of the most successful in the history of the Club. Sheila and I are Looking Forward with Great Expectation. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Commodore for 2021. I encourage our members to look toward the 2021 boating season with high expectations for our Club. With the swift rollout of a COVID vaccine, I am hopeful we see life gradually return to normal by April or May. In any case, I can assure everyone your Club leadership will work hard to provide access to our Club and amenities while keeping our members safe as we did in 2020. As always, the hard work and support of the membership is critical to keeping our Club operating smoothly. Again, thanks to all who worked extra hard to make last year a success. And, thanks in advance to those members who I am confident will step up and ensure the successful preparation and operation of our Club regardless of the challenges we may face. My pledge to the membership as Commodore for 2021 remains to always act in the best interest of the Club and its Members. I continually seek ways to leave the Club in better condition than when I arrived. I encourage all Members to make suggestions as well as concerns known to the Board and Flag so that we may act and constantly improve our boating life and cherished relationships with our fellow Members.

Vice-Commodore’s Comments

Vice Commodore, Dale Hall

Vice Commodore’s Comments Colleen and I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. We know that everyone is looking forward to 2021 and all the opportunities that a new year brings. It is truly an honor for me to serve as your Vice Commodore this year. A special thank you to Past Commodore Bill Calihan and his lady Terri for their tireless work serving the club and providing leadership for what turned out to be a very challenging year. With all the changes

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to rules, regulations and requirements, North Channel Yacht Club (NCYC) was able to pull off a very successful boating season and have a lot of fun in the process. We also want to thank all the outgoing Board of Directors, Fleet Captain and Board Recorder and welcome the new team for this calendar year. Thank you also, to all the members that have stepped forward to organize and champion an event for the upcoming season. It is through these events that the spirit and traditions of NCYC continues to live on. Commodore Glenn and his lady Sheila have a great year planned for 2021 and with a little luck and cooperation from our government officials, we know this year will be outstanding. Lake St. Clair water levels continue to drop slightly and if the Army Corp of Engineer estimates are accurate, we will see approximately 8 inches less water by the end of March, as compared to March of last year. Again, with a little luck we might realize those “happy medium” lake levels that we have all been hoping for. Get ready, because the maintenance of your boat and the preparation of the island is only four months away and it will be here before you know it. Let’s make 2021 the best year ever for the best Yacht Club on the Great Lakes. We look forward to seeing you on the Island. V/C Dale Rachel and I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope everyone stayed safe and enjoyed the holidays. I would like to thank PC Bill and Terri for a great 2020, we could not have had the success we did without them. I would like to thank Jill, PC Rick, Frank, John, Darryl and Ron for their years of service on the Board and Tony for his diligence and hard work in 2020 as our board recorder. Based on the situation, it made the job very difficult and he did an amazing job. I would like to congratulate our new board member’s Kevin, Bill, Melissa, Al, Tom and Scott. I am looking forward to a great year and working with all of you. I would also like to welcome Doug as our new board recorder and Mark as our new chaplain. I am looking forward to working with you. Even though our holidays have been somewhat restrictive, I am looking forward to celebrating with our NCYC families to congratulate Commodore Glenn and his lady Sheila in April to kick off a great year. I am proud and humbled to represent you as your new Rear Commodore. I look forward to working with the Flag Officers, Glenn and Dale, as we steer the ship toward another successful year for 2021. We will continue to make NCYC the best club on the Lake. Rear-Commodore’s Comments Rear Commodore, Brian Fringer

RC B

Financial Report

Treasurer, Kevin Rae

For December we had expenses in the amount of $7882.47 and an income of $725.00. Everything is in line with the winter down season.

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Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by: Tom Lisowski Motion: Carried by all.

ABYA Report P/C Bill Calihan As of now like most businesses and organizations things are proceeding slowly. No meeting in January or February and the March meeting is still up in the air. The Midland rendezvous will possibly be canceled. The 2020 Christmas party has been delayed till April 2021. We are trying to get some smaller fundraising events together such as a spaghetti dinner as restaurants open. We are staying safe because of COVID.

Correspondence

All

No Report.

CURRENT BUSINESS

Activities

Dennis Alacazar

No Report.

Clubhouse

Bill Burkhardt

If there are any things of interest in fixing or changing, get those to Bill. Bill will be putting an agenda together of items to be addressed at the beginning of the season. Polish dinner set for the weekend of October 1 st – 3rd.

Harbor & Grounds

Tom Altobelli

Tom talked to the marine contractor Brad Patterson with BP Marine. They installed 2 new ice clusters today and they also replaced 2 pilings that we had put in a year ago that had been snapped because of ice. Last year green wood was the only option to make the repair. Brad replaced those pilings at no charge saving the club $1300.00. Tom has built a great relationship with BP Marine.

Membership

Debbie Siwek

On Tuesday January 12, 2021 $75,850.00 in membership dues was deposited in the checking account. We still have about 75 members who have not paid, I am hoping that they will meet the February 1, 2021 deadline. A $50.00 donation was received from Mark Rathbone.

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January 14, 2021

Change In Membership Status: Rick Rzeszut change to non- boating status Larry Gierlowski change to non-boating status Bert Skibinski change to non=boating status Brian Malik change to non-boating status P/C Jim Angers change to Senior status Tom Powers change to Senior status Mary Hines change to primary member

Leave Of Absence: Ron Draper Tim Mazurek Jim Butler

Sharon Gatti Glen Wagner

Resignations: J Gronbach P/C John & Marj Sevald Gary & Susan Smyth Pat Santavy Dan & Kim Coburn Dave & Debbie Lockhart P/C John & Beverly Anderson David Koch Diane Romatz Ron & Veronica Latowski Liz & John Wyss Nancy Thomas & Eric Seaman New Members: George Ault Nate & Jackie Rubek Chris & Rebekah Najsztup

David & Sandi Rakar Jamie & Terri Treblas

Publications

Melissa Winkler

Melissa has received all username and passwords for the website. All appointments are on there with all the charts. All photos for the Beacon will be uploaded as soon as they are received. Melissa will try to gather ads for the Beacon by the 15 th of the month.

Secretary

Gary Jialanella

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Gary has been working on filling weekend OD slots and is happy to report that all but 1 weekend has been filled, July 16 – 18. He thanked everyone who volunteered.

Supplies

Al Douglas

Al wanted to personally thank Dale Hall and Gary Jialanella for helping him on this new endeavor. Al now has access to the POS along with all the paperwork. Al is looking forward to an exciting year.

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

Tom received a letter from Daryl Campbell that explained the functions and procedures of the Fins. Tom will order oil and filters to get ready for the season. Fin 1 is having a water pump issue and Tom is working to figure out a solution for it.

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

Scott said it is a pleasure to be with everyone on the board during this year of transition, thank you everyone. Incoming Ohio rendezvous July 19 th – 23 rd , 6 boats Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by : Al Douglas Motion : Carried by all

Future Rendezvous: June 11 th – 15 th rendezvous at MacRay August 13 th – 15 th rendezvous at St. Clair Hoping for a July rendezvous in Lexington, cannot make any plans till February.

Old Business 1. Plan for mitigating water under the club house. Working on 3 separate proposals. Bill Burkhardt will take this project on. 2. DTE survey and genow seawall erosion by swim platform. Dale Hall has been going back and forth with DTE on who is responsible financially for the high voltage cable coming through the seawall. DTE claims no responsibility and will not buck up. Dale suggests finding a well insured local contractor to dig and see what is causing the erosion. DTE will be present during the inspection providing their suggestions. 3. Requirements for bar staff members to be professionally trained on alcohol awareness in order to comply with the club’s insurance stipulations. During the audit, they had 1 finding regarding alcohol awareness. Brian Fringer said the recommendation is to have all OD’s watch a short online video that will comply with the insurance company. They will come back to the February meeting with a plan. 4. Maintaining NCYC traditions. The Guidelines and Policy committee will be integrated with the Traditions committee suggested by Rick Romatz. Members will be added to the committee as we discuss new business.

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5. Golf cart offer. A member has come to the board offering to buy a golf cart for the club to assist any handicapped individuals who may need assistance traveling around the island. Much discussion regarding insurance, maintenance, usage, etc..

New Business

1. Approval of Commitees

Forward Planning Commitee Chairman R/C Brian Fringer Brian Roath

P/C Rick Romatz P/C Hugh Vestal Kevin Rae Tom Altobelli John Zych Motion by: Bill Burkhardt Second by : Kevin Rae Motion : Carried by all

Nominating Committee Tabled till February

By-Laws Committee Chairman Gary Jialanella P/C Denise Huntley P/C Rick Romatz

Greg Brigman V/C Dale Hall Motion by: R/C Brian Fringer Second by : Debbie siwek Motion : Carried by all

Guidelines and Traditions Committee Chairman P/C Rick Romatz P/C Ian Blackburn P/C Pat Carroll

P/C Bill Hendricks P/C Denise Huntley P/C Brian McEvoy

P/C Tom McHugh P/C Chuck Stroh P/C Harley Burris Larry Malik Cheryl Swatosh Motion by: Tom Lisowski Second by : Gary Jialanella Motion : Carried by all

Insurance Committee Tabled till February

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Finance Committee Tabled till February

Cash Reserve Committee Chairman P/C Bill Calihan

Bryan Kenzie 3 rd year Greg Criner 2 nd year Julie Busch 1 st year Elected officials

2. Project to backfill along new walkways R/C Dale Hall and Tom Altobelli have been in discussions with BP Marine and will possibly discuss options with the man who owns the tugboat next to the island. Possibility of pulling dirt from the canal. Looking at various options. May include this task during the elite brigade.

3. A-Dock Extension Project R/C Dale Hall and Tom Altobelli are working with BP Marine on this project.

4. Security Cameras For Off Season Tabled till February

High 5’s None Member of the Month None. Good of the Order.

*Amend November minutes in the executive session to include two 1 year terms for Debbie Siwek and Melissa Winkler as directors on the board. Voted on to replace 2 vacancies after resignations received. Motion by: R/C Dale Hall Second by : P/C Bill Calihan Motion : Carried by all *Debbie Siwek asked if Commodore Glenn Nixon will include in his article to declare that weekly OD hours are not included as weekend work hours. *P/C Bill Calihan congratulated commodore Glenn Nixon on a successful first meeting. *Commodore Glenn Nixon has completed all appointments and they have been submitted to Gary Jialanella.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Second by: R/C Brian Fringer Motion: Carried by all.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: Thursday February 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm location to be announced

George Ault Nate & Jackie Rubek Chris & Rebekah Najsztup

David & Sandi Rakar Jamie & Terri Treblas

Looking forward to seeing you on the island!