May 2024 Beacon

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

Since our last Beacon was published our NCYC family has suffered loss. In April our Member and First Mate Virginia Isbill Passed. The Beacon I had prepared until hours ago asked for prayers for Virginia’s family and her husband, our brother Otto who had just been diagnosed with cancer and had entered hospice care. I have just been advised that our brother, Otto Isbill passed into eternal rest, joining Virginia, on the evening of May 15th. Suffering the grief of this loss is not only their immediate family but also two memberships in our NCYC family, the Nagaj family and Sullivan family part of Virginia’s extended family. Pray for the comfort only God can provide for the Isbill family, and their extended family during this time of earthly loss. Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Since we are blessed to be returning to our island home, as we interact with each other, show God’s love and kindness to one another as you never know what someone could be dealing with. I try to remind myself daily of this. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Although not always possible due to varied earthly circumstances, I pray everyone had a happy and blessed Mother’s Day. Mothers are one of God’s greatest gifts to us. It’s a mothers’ care, concern, touch, and love that can give us a glimpse of God’s comfort. Through our mothers’ sacrifices we can get a glimpse of the depth of His perfect love. One thing I’m sure of is, in God’s sight, every mother, and every woman is a special cherished creation. When you read God’s word it is very clear that mothers and women have a special place in His heart and will always play a role in His story of our redemption. God bless all our NCYC mothers! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the island over our Opening - Flag Raising - Memorial Day weekend. We will honor those in our NCYC family who have passed over the last year and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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In closing, the Annual Fashion Show held in April was a huge success! We had This been possible without your support and generosity. Many thanks to all those that helped plan, made a or simply

possible! This Memorial Day, let’s take a great country, but also those so graciously to make this club a wonderul

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Warm Regards, Cathy Scarpaci

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FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

In 2024, NCYC has accepted 16 new memberships, 3 former memberships being reinstated, and one new junior membership. As per the NCYC Bylaw, Article V. Fees, Dues and Penalties, Section 2, an up-to-date list of expelled, resigned and Leave of Absence members will be posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. A posting is also available of the new 2024 NCYC members. We encourage you to welcome them and make introductions. We have a great group joining us this year and they are eager and excited to be a part of NCYC.

The current 2024 NCYC membership consists of the following:

195 Boating Memberships 29 Non-Boating Memberships

44 Senior Memberships 12 Junior Memberships 2 Leave of Absence Memberships

FOR A TOTAL OF 282 NCYC MEMBERSHIPS

2024 NCYC membership cards and the 2024 NCYC Roster will be available opening weekend. Please see me, Shelley Sweier, Membership Director, to pick up your membership cards. All remaining balances on 2023 membership cards HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED to the 2024 cards. A list is available at the clubhouse bar which will give you the amount transferred, if applicable.

There are currently 8 applicants on the NCYC waitlist. They are:

1. Mark Stiers & Jacquelyn Lane 2. Joe & Mary Ann Simon 3. Nicholas Berry 4. Jim & Linda Thomson 5. Kevin Geier & Amanda Smoger 6. Michael & Terri Carbone 7. Norwood & Connie Bates 8. James Hardy

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding your NCYC membership! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Warm Regards,

Shelley Sweier 2024 Membership Director

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting April 11, 2024

Call to Order Commodore, Rick Romatz Commodore Rick Romatz called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. The meeting was held at Raymond James Office, Clinton Township, MI.

Roll Call

Secretary, Mark Javery

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Terry Steinmacher

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

x x x x x x x x x

Harbor & Grounds

Activities Treasurer

Philip Maniaci Christa Betts Melissa Winkler Mark Javery Shelley Sweier Shelly Schroka Bill Frederiksen

Publications

Secretary

Membership

Supplies

Club House

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE Brian Fringer

x

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Board Recorder

Frank Corcoran

x x x

Fleet Captain

Gary & Michelle Schroka

Mainland Wells Manager

Gary Schroka

Guest in Attendance Al Douglas

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda Motion: Christa Betts to approve the agenda. Second: Tom Lisowski. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 2 of 8

Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve Minutes from previous Board Meeting. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

Commodore, Rick Romatz

Welcome to the April 11, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. Let me start by saying thank you all, this Board continues to show its commitment to teamwork to work together to get the job done. Looking forward into 2024 our first Elite Saturday is this coming up Saturday April 13th we can take advantage of working on some Clubhouse and Harbor and Grounds opening projects.

evening so that we can move forward with the rest of the projects to be completed by opening weekend.

short work of it. I have added some new tools to my Commodores bag of tricks to help us along, my 10 & 30-minute sand timer and also an assortment of sand timers from 20 to 30 seconds and 1-5 min timers if needed and a 60 min kitchen clock timer in case of those lengthy conversations. LOL I Would like to thank all of you and the many members that showed up to support the March 23 rd Casino & Pub Crawl Winter Day Trip, we had a good turnout for the event and a good time was had by all, Thank You

Vice

Vice Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

VC Burkhardt gave a brief update on upcoming Club preparations.

Rear Rear Commodore, Terry Steinmacher Well spring has sprung according to the calendar. Our first elite brigade is in just a couple of days. Keep an eye out for future communications from Commodore Rick. This is a great time to get your required 4 hrs bhouse (Bill Frederiksen), Transportation (Tom Lisowski), and Supplies (Shelly Schroka) will be looking for some hands with some of their projects, so please roll up your sleeves and get involved! Please see them when you arrive in. We have a few projects that are going to be completed before our opening. One is the replacement of the decking on A Dock, since this has been a safety issue for some time now. Also, we will be heading up the leveling of the walkway along the North Channel, and I know once completed all our walkers out there will love that!

winter months to have a seamless transaction into the summer season. Whether it was interviewing new members, scheduling work hours, preparing to do lists, ordering supplies, scheduling activities, crunching numbers, preparing communications we are all ready for the 2024 season to begin.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 3 of 8

Financial Report

Treasurer, Christa Betts

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class Mar-24

Mar-24

Jan - Feb 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

35,000.00

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H&G

9,350.00 5,000.00

Publications

1,501.00

1,501.00

Supplies

300.00

300.00

100,000.00 167,350.00 25,000.00

Membership

14,487.00

136,050.75

150,537.75

Treasurer

631.88

847.62

1,479.50

Transportation

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Flag

10,925.00 149,624.37

10,925.00 164,743.25

15,000.00 356,700.00

Total Revenue

15,118.88

Mar-24

Jan - Feb 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

2,497.56

1,300.00 2,045.97

3,797.56 2,355.51

17,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 6,600.00 75,000.00 8,000.00 62,450.00 12,000.00 30,000.00 301,050.00

309.54

H&G

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Publications

166.73 325.98 588.67

784.33 426.95 943.58

951.06 752.93

Supplies

Membership

1,532.25 11,344.56 1,055.25 10,457.28 32,246.40

Treasurer

9,691.42

1,653.14

Transportation

397.27 409.14

657.98

Flag

10,048.14 17,860.09

Total Expenses

14,386.31

Mar-24

Jan - Feb 2024

Year to Date 2024

2024 Budget

Commodore Projects Pedastals

$ $ $

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$ $ $

10,068.40

$ $ $

10,068.40

$ $ $

6,000.00 15,000.00 21,000.00

Ice Maker Repair Total Expenses

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10,068.40

10,068.40

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 4 of 8

Financial Report

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Motion: Bill Frederiksen to approve the financial report. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

ABYA Report

P/C Brian Fringer

P/C Fringer provided some brief comments regarding ABYA events.

Correspondence None.

Fleet Update Shelly provided a brief update on an upcoming rendezvous.

I. CURRENT BUSINESS Activities

Philip Maniaci

Philip provided a brief discussion of various Activities matters.

Clubhouse Bill Frederiksen Preparations for opening the Clubhouse for the 2024 season are already underway. We have quite a bit to do over the course of the Elite Brigade and Spring Work Party weekends and I am very excited to get started.

entrance (involving removing an unused light fixture, repairing wood and trim), and replacing wood trim moldings and ceiling tiles throughout the clubhouse.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 5 of 8

Clubhouse

Bill Frederiksen -

sending a fan out or have the wifi update included in a planned fan out before opening.

our next board meeting we will have scheduled the cleaning crew for carpet, tile, and linoleum, along with our spring pest control.

with thanks in advance to everyone that comes out and gives a hand.

Harbor & Grounds Good day fellow NCYC members, I hope you all are doing well and ready to enjoy a safe and fun 2024 boating season. My admiration and respect for those that have served our members continues to amaze me. Although the weather has not been favorable, the first two Elite Brigades were well supported by the usual soldiers. Amazing how they show up and jump right into the tough stuff. So much to learn and so much knowledge in the ranks.

Plenty of projects in the works. Thank you, Steve Murray, for your leadership on this initiative. Once the necessary work is completed to open the island, we will turn our focus on maintenance and enhancements. Again, we welcome and encourage feedback and suggestions that you feel may benefit our members.

Membership

Shelley Sweier

Resignation received from Brenda Maks.

Motion: Shelley Sweier to approve resignation. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

Two former NCYC members have asked to be reinstated.

Motion: Shelley Sweier to approve reinstatements. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

One former NCYC member has reapplied for membership.

Motion: Shelley Sweier to approve request. Second: PC Fringer. Motion Carried

All three have questions regarding the one-time initiation fee.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 6 of 8

Membership Shelley Sweier Recommend expulsion, per by-laws and policies, of following NCYC members who have not responded to letters or emails regarding delinquent annual dues:

Chris Chartier Russ & Jennifer Greenfelder

Motion: Christa Betts to approve recommendation. Second: Shelley Sweier. Motion Carried

Discussed status of a non-boating member whose dues did not include late fee penalty.

Following are recommended for membership: Jeff Bourdeau & Victoria Keller Sponsors Lou Garofalo and Mark Rathbone John & Corinne Christensen Sponsors Colleen Braun and Louise Knapp Scott & Heather Etrich Sponsors Christa Betts and Shelley Sweier Paul Hackett Sponsors John Zych and Tom Vertin Connor and Andria Janski Sponsors Jeff Schalm and Laura Janski Kimberly and Joe Lawrence Mark and Debi Reynolds Tom and Renee Schafer Greg Smith and John Sweier Tim Thompson and Amy Jarrell Sponsors Tom Bugbee and Bob Richey

Motion: Shelley Sweier to approve memberships. Second:

.

Motion Carried

16 new members have been accepted for 2024 11 through attrition of current members and 5 were added, per Board approval cap increased to 195 boating members.

2024 membership is closed for this year.

All new members will receive a personal invitation to attend opening weekend and receive their burgee and be introduced at the May 25th General Membership Meeting. Tables will be reserved for them at the meeting.

After voting tonight, count for 2024 NCYC Memberships will be: Boating

195

Non-Boating

29 44 12

Senior Junior

LOA

2

Total: 282 Members

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 7 of 8

Membership

Shelley Sweier

Current Waitlist Applications:

1. Mark Stiers & Jacquelyn Lane 2. Joe & Mary Ann Simon 3. Nicholas Berry 4. Jim & Linda Thomson 5. Kevin Geier & Amanda Smoger

6. Michael & Terri Carbone 7. Norwood & Connie Bates 8. James Hardy

Publications

Melissa Winkler

Melissa presented a brief review of miscellaneous administrative items.

Secretary

Mark Javery

Mark provided an update on

Supplies Shelly Schroka Shelly provided a detailed report of liquor purchases in recent years and 2024 opening inventory. She requested Board input on reducing the scope of liquor inventory items maintained at the bar.

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

Tom presented an update on Fin fleet status.

II. OLD BUSINESS 1. Project Update: A- Dock & Battleship Row ---

Motion: Philip Maniaci to recommend proceeding with A dock repairs. Second: RC Steinmacher. Motion Carried

2. Island Propane Tank: VC Burkardt provided a brief update status on the generator/propane supply. 3. Dues Increase 2025: Deferred to a later meeting.

III. NEW BUSINESS 1. Lake St Clair Donzi Club Request July 26, 9-11am Fun Run 2 nd stop. Motion: Christa Betts to approve request. Second: Shelley Sweier. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 8 of 8

2. CYC 22 Boats Incoming Rendezvous, Request July 30 - August 1. Motion: VC Burkhardt to approve request. Second: Christa Betts. Motion Carried

3. ILYA 2 Boat Dockage request, Aug 6-8.

Motion: Christa Betts to approve request. Second: Tom Lisowski. Motion Carried

4. Out of State Michigan Resident Membership Limitation --- Extensive discussion; no decision.

Member of the Month Motion: Christa Betts recommended PC Dale Hall. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

Adjournment 10:43 p.m. Motion: VC Burkhardt to adjourn. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried

Next Meeting

Date and Time: Thursday May 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Raymond James Office

December December December April 2021 2022 2023 2024

Fifth Third Bank $245,900.00 $277,378.83 $126,194.80 $251,145.65

Cash Reserve Fund $98,300.00 $126,781.60 $180,577.67 $208,169.27 Total Cash $344,200.00 $404,160.43 $306,772.47 $459,314.92 NOTE: Apr-24

North Channel Yacht Club

Cash Summary April 2024

YTD Commodore Projects $10,068.40 Expenses in the amount of $9,909.35 Income in the amount of $40,023.35

Net income in the amount of $30,114.00 April Interest Earned $372.10 Cash on Hand $459,314.92

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 Colleen 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

Ron and Colleen Braun

Paul and Janet Briles

July 7 - July 12

Corinne Christensen and Kim Lawrence John and Donna O'Leary, P/C Dale Hall, Chuck Cascaden

July 14 - July 19

Commodore Rick and Jill Romatz

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

Ron and Colleen Braun

Margaret Odette / Gerry and Sue Piccinin

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 / Gerry 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

P/C Bill and Mary Beth Hendricks

September 22 - September 27

Beth and Herb Albrecht

September 29 - October 4

Roman Kolodchin

John and Shelley Sweier

IT IS TIME TO RESERVE FOR THE SOUTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB RENDEZVOUS JUNE 28 TH 2024- JUNE 30 TH 2024 THIS RENDEVOUS IS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS ONLY AT THIS TIME. We have wells reserved for NCYC from May 8 TH - May 17 TH The price is $40 a night and you can reserve extra nights if you would like. PLEASE CONTACT MORGAN @ 586-557-7729 BETWEEN 8 A.M. & 5 P.M. THE CODE IS NCYC2024. IF SHE DOES NOT ANSWER PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SHE WILL GET BACK TO YOU. THEY WILL SEND ME THE WELL ASSISGMENTS AT A LATER TIME AND I WILL SEND THEM OUT. PLEASE EMAIL US ONCE YOU HAVE MADE YOUR RESERVATION @STROZ@SBCGLOBAL.NET ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT SHELLY @586-944-6977. THERE ARE SOME ROOMS AVAILABLE TO RENT IN THE CLUB HOUSE, THE ROOMS ARE $100 A NIGHT, PLEASE CONTACT SHELLY @586-944-6977 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A ROOM. INFORMATION TO PAY FOR THE WEEKEND FOOD AND EVENTS WILL BE SENT OUT AT A LATER TIME. ***REMINDER IN REGARDS TO THE LEXINGTON RENDEZVOUS IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND DO NOT CANCEL THROUGH THE DNR SO THAT WE CAN GIVE THE WELL TO MEMBERS ON THE WAITING LIST. *** LEXINGTON WAITLIST AS OF 3/8/24 DOOLEY HEID

PAGEL LEITCH POPKIE SHEPPERSON ASHLEY

2024 NCYC RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE

JUNE 28th– 30 th South Channel Yacht Club Harsens Island $40 a night for wells, rooms available BOOKING NOW

JULY 12 th – 14 th Cove Marina Tilbury, Ontario $3.00 Canadian a foot 30 and 50 amp available Booking info coming soon

August 9 th -11 th Lexington Marina Full with waitlist