NCYC April 2021 Beacon

From the Bridge –

Commodore Glenn Nixon Sheila and I hope our members continue to be safe and healthy. It appears we are finally seeing some improvements in the COVID-19 situation. In any case, the

Board and Flag remain committed to continuing progress toward readying the club for opening in our traditional timeframe while keeping the health and safety of the membership as our number one priority. Sheila and I have moved forward with cancellation of the Commodore's Ball at the Royal Park Hotel. We were not able to see any clear path to holding the event in a timely manner considering the ongoing restrictions placed on this and alternative venues. As of this time we are planning a formal event at the Club on June 12. Details to follow soon! Planning for rendezvous for this coming season is becoming more definite. At this stage we anticipate having only two rendezvous rather than the traditional three. We do have confirmation from 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 your Fleet Captains for updates. It does not seem possible that we are only a bit over 2 weeks away from our first Elite Brigade on April 17th! I am sure we are all very excited about getting started on readying our boats for

spring and preparing the clubhouse and harbor and grounds for another great season. In the meantime, the Board and Flag are very busy planning the needed project activities, along with bringing on a raft of new members and approving weekday rendezvous. Please everyone keep an eye on your email for fanouts and stay informed. The time is going to go quickly now. We are looking forward to robust turnouts to the Elite Brigades as well as regular work parties. We look forward to seeing our fellow members very soon. Everyone please stay safe and have a happy and productive April.

Glenn Nixon

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From the Bridge – Vice Commodore Dale Hall

With a little bout of winter weather at the end of February, the extended forecast appears to be

warming up Southeast Michigan as we move into mid-March. With all of us holding our collective breath for the second half of March to stay above average temperature, we will be headed to the island very soon to start getting it ready for a great year. A special thank you to Secretary Gary for developing the work schedule for the year and for trying to accommodate everyone’s schedule to complete their weekend work hours. Also, a big thank you to Publication’s Director Melissa for getting the Beacon’s out consistently and to our Membership Director Debbie for her ongoing work with dues and all the incoming new members. With the weather turning, the big work for the rest of us will start this month and really kick into high gear on April 17 th for our first Elite Brigade weekend. As you prepare for the Summer, please make sure your NCYC Burgee is in plain view on your boat and remind all our members to do the same. This is also a great time to check all your boat’s safety equipment and update anything that is damaged or missing. We look forward to seeing everyone face to face in April and May. V/C Dale

From the Bridge – Rear Commodore Brian Fringer

It is now March and we are creeping closer to boating season and opening our club. We have our new committees in place, the weekend OD schedule is shaping up for the 2021 summer. We still have openings for weekday managers, please contact Tony or Kim Scicluna if you are interested. Tony’s phone number is 586-291-8193 or Kim’s number is 586-944-8153. The Blessing of the Fleet will take place at the Mariners Church, the Maritime Sailors Cathedral, on Sunday March 14th and we will tentatively be represented by PC Calihan, PC Romatz and Vice Commodore Hall based on limited capacity. The ABYA is having a Horse Racing Spaghetti Charity Dinner on April 11th at Huron Pointe Yacht Club. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity is limited. Please contact Jill Romatz for more information or if you are interested. Our Elite Brigade work parties will start April 17th, please mark your calendars. We will need lots of help getting the club ready to open. Thank you, RC B

Past Commodore Bill Calihan Comments The ABYA held its first in person General

Membersh ip Meeting for the 2021 boating season, March 1 st , 2021. The meeting was hosted by the Nautical Mile Yacht

Club and held at Zef’s Dockside Restaurant. It was announced at that meeting that Rear Commodore Alexsay Karpowitsh resigned. This leaves this position open to any Commodore/Commander, past or present, from any member club to fill this position. The ABYA intends to have more fund raisers this year, but on a smaller scale. The first is as follows. Horse race Spaghetti Charity Dinner to be held April 11 th , 2021 and hosted by the Huron Pointe Yacht Club. Contact Jill Romantz for information. ABYA Spring Dinner Dance is to be held at the North Channel Yacht Club June 4 th , 5 th . Save the date and watch for further information. Other related ABYA events as follows. The Blessing of the Fleet held at the Old Mariners Church of Detroit will be this Sunday March 14 th . This year the participants will be limited to 70 persons due to the Coved 19 epidemic. The Detroit Power Squadron will hold its annual event, A one day trip to Put in Bay on Friday June 25 th .The price per person is $92.00 dollars. Watch for further information or feel free contact me. I would like to announce that Greg Murray has agreed to be the ABYA’s new Chaplin. Greg does a great job, I am very happy to hear the good news.

The next ABYA General Membership Meeting will be held at Huron Point Yacht Club April 5 th . Dinner is available from 6:00 to 7:30 with the meeting to follow. Dinner is $12.00 per person. For dinner reservation’s Contact me or call 586 872 7276 by April 1 st . Respectively summited Past Commodore Bill Calihan.

A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

Please continue to keep Mike and Sharon Linden as well as their entire family in your thoughts and prayers

as they mourn the recent loss of Mike’s mother Joan.

I am not aware of any other NCYC members in distress or suffering a loss during the month of March as of the time of this communication.

I have had follow up contact with member Kevin Quinn who related his hip replacement was successful, he is recovering ahead of schedule, and is even able to return to work.

Pray for safe travels for those in our membership that soon will be returning back from their winter homes.

Dear NCYC family,

The Lord is risen! I know this note finds us in times which may not feel like the time for Easter rejoicing. This last year has caused much suffering, loss, fear, and anxiety in our world and our membership. This is exactly when our Easter hope should be proclaimed. For Christians, Easter Sunday celebrates the greatest day in history, our foundation, when Jesus, the Son of God defeated death and rose from the grave. Without the resurrection the belief in God’s saving grace through Jesus is destroyed. When Jesus rose from the dead, he confirmed his identity as the Son of God and His work of atonement, redemption, reconciliation, and salvation. Ours is not the task of dwelling in the anxiety and fears of the present moment but in Jesus’ name looking ahead in hope to opportunity and life. Wherever you are in this journey we are taking, may the blessing of God who rises above all

the world’s suffering be with you this day and always guard you into the future. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia !!!

Luke 24:1-7 (NIV) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here: he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified, and on the third day be raised again.” An Easter Prayer Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Amen

Message from the Fleet Captain NCYC Cruise Signup Instructions Michele and I are very excited to announce the final cruise dates and RSVP information. Many details about each cruise will be communicated between now and our membership meeting. Both of our cruises will provide great fun and memories. We have blocked wells at both locations and this FanOut is to ensure those that want to attend are able to secure your wells and instructions for those attending without boats. St Clair will be a party! Many details are being finalized and we will communicate the costume "theme" when we present at the membership meeting this spring. We have hosted many themed cruises and they are always a blast with 100% participation!!! Our theme is one we have been saving up for a great party – and this party is it! At this time, we have all transient wells on hold in the main marina harbor!! Let's fill this place up! In addition to a full open bar, the itinerary will be:  Arrive on Friday afternoon. We will host a Docktails type of evening in the pavilion, followed by a campfire and likely a few spirits to keep your spirits up!  Saturday we will have a breakfast provided with lunch on your own to enjoy the town!  Saturday evening will be a blowout party - you will need to come in costume to dinner at the marina. We will have pre-dinner cocktails and awards related to the costumes! Then we will have live Rock and R&B music into the night, so bring your dancing shoes and your own chairs!  Sunday we will provide breakfast and you can leave at your leisure We will offer different fee structures for those attending all weekend by boat/camper as well as those who may want to attend the Saturday dinner. We are finalizing food and other costs for each cruise, so stay tuned for those details in the near future. IF there is interest for non-boating members, we can work to secure a block of rooms at the recently renovated St Clair Inn. Also, if you are a The Lexington cruise will also be the launching point for The Commodore's Cruise. Details about the Commodore's cruise will be sent in the near future.

non-boater but have a camper, St Clair offers campsites right by the marina. Please call the same number above to secure a camp site – and notify us if you are attending in that manner. Please contact me at scott@agadvising.com or 586- 530-8068 if you want to attend Saturday only and also if the hotel is of interest. RSVP for both cruises uses the same phone number - 800-447-2757. Please call rather than use the website as for some reason our group codes are not on the website. Well reservations are first come first serve.

 Lexington Group Code: NorthChannel2021  St Clair Group Code: NCYC2021

If you want to attend either but not by boat (car or camper) - please contact Scott so we ensure get you on our list! Should you have questions or issues, don’t hesitate to call!

Looking forward to a GREAT year!!!!!

Ahoy,

Scott & Michele Goemmel NCYC Fleet Captains

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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

raekevin@hotmail.com

Secretary

Gary Jialanella

330-256-3671

garyj450@yahoo.com

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

ridinhigh350@yahoo.com

Membership

Debbie Siwek

586-917-5767

debbie.siwek@yahoo.com

Publications

Melissa Winkler

248-396-1878

melissawinkler828@gmail.com

Supplies

Al Douglas

734-624-4962

adouglas202@gmail.com

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

586-321-9857

tlisowski@metrocontrols.com

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

586-530-8068

scott@agadvising.com

Board Recorder

Douglas Betts

586-630-6787

dougbetts@yahoo.com

We Need Your Help

Fellow members, it’s that time of year where we start making plans for spring and summer. Think about launching our boats and also think about how we are going to help our club this season. As you can see from the calendar there are still 3 openings for weekday managers, also openings for team partners. If you can’t work a full week, how about helping out another member with a day or two, or even a few hours during the week. All help is greatly appreciated.

Please contact Tony Scicluna at 586-291-8193 or ajsboat@yahoo.com to sign up.

Date

Manager

Team Partners

May 23-28

Commodore Glenn & Sheila Nixon V/C Dale & Colleen Hall

May 31-June 4

Darryl & Josette Campbell

Tony & Sharon Simion

June 6-11

John & Shelly Sweier

Frank & Diane Corcoran

June 13-18

Jery Krist & Irene Martin

Tony & Kim Scicluna

June 20-2

Barb Vanover

Ladies Week

June 27-July 2

R/C Brian & Bob Fringer

Dennis & Janet Pomeroy

July 4-9

Ron & Colleen Braun

Tony & Michelle Rybinski

July 11-16

Open

OPEN

July 18-23

Scott & Michelle Gommel

OPEN

July 25-30

Open

Al Douglas

Aug 1-6

Ron & Colleen Braun

Al Douglas

Aug 8-13

Doug & Christa Betts

Bill & Susan Burkhardt

Aug 15-20

Patty Mok & Leslie Leitch

Trevor & Elizabeth Trefla

P/C Bill & Mary Beth Hendricks

Aug 22-27

Peter & Norma Frame

Roger & Margaret Odette, Gerry & Sue Piccinin

Aug 29-Sept 3

P/C Randy & Linda Pagel

Sept 5-10

Steve & Diane Marten

Ron & Jeannine Kemp

Sept 12-17

John & Shelly Sweier

OPEN

Sept 19-24

Tony & Kim Scicluna

John & Glynda Mantyk

Sept 26-Oct 1

OPEN

OPEN

Oct 3-8

Roman Kolodchin

OPEN

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

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2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

Weekend

1

2

3

4

May 28-31 Fitting Out GM Meeting

Commodore's Ball at NCYC (Tentative)

184

160

192

ABYA Diner Dance

June 18-20 P/C Atnip Big Smoke

Date O.D.

Work Hours

June 4-6

June 11-13 P/C Angers Lee Angers Dennis Biel Jordan Biel Scott Oliver Rex Oliver Mike Davis Scott Stay Linda May

Work Hours

B. Burkhardt Debra Jacott Kevin Kosciolek David Remusat Doug Betts Tony Simion V/C Dale Hall P/C Bill Hendricks

P/C Calihan Mike DeNeve

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

8

16 16 16 16 16

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

P/C John Dickson

16 16 16 16 16

Don Allar

Whitney Angers

Mike Riehl

Greg Shalagan

Mark Rathbone Tim Idzikowski Keith McGregor

Bill Solinski David Klicki

Caitlin Calihan

8

Samantha Richardson

8 McKenzie Calihan 8

Donald Carnaghi

P/C Bob Watson

Gilbert Palmer Elliot Palmer Cindy Sutter Thomas Fisher Trevor Trelfa

16

Vince Day

16 16 16 16

Mark Busch

8

Ken Lipowski Steven Murray

Thomas Rathbone

10 11 12 13

16 16 16 16

Jon Stanley

Ron LaRaia

Don Shepperson Leonard Piecuch

8

16 16

Scott Rizzo

Mike Oliver

Totals

184

160

192

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

2021

5

6

7

8

152

Open

144

BBQ Hot Dogs & Burgers

128

Surf & Turf

128

Kids Weekend

168

Work Hours

June 25-27 M. Javrey

Work Hours

July 2-4

Work Hours

July 9-11

Work Hours

July 16-18

Work

P/C Pagel Ron Kemp Art Ashley

T. Lisowski

T.&A. Grennan Hours

16

Larry Miedema

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

8 Mark Snethkamp 16

George Ault

16 16 16 16

8

Rick Rzeszut

16 16

P/C Pat Carroll Greg Wojtalik

8

Steve Sherman Jamie Treblas David Rakar Chris Najsztup Nate Rubeck

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Scott Goemmel Steven Olsen David Pelletier Ashley Pelletier

Victoria Branch Diane French Nikke Werner Kevin Verkest Alexa Verkest Steve Scarpaci Vincent Scarpaci Breanna Scarpaci Dave Gronbach

16 16

8

Ben Carroll Zack Carroll Nik Carroll

16 16

8 8

8

16 16

Bill Rose

8 Rebekah Pawelczyk 8

Jeff Rose Jim Hogan Mike Kelly

Paul Kelton Pete Poirier

16

Charlie Murphy Michelle Barker

16 16 16

8

8 8 8

16 16 16

Charles Cook

Chris Chartier Laura Janski Lauryn Janski

8

152

144

128

128

168

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

9

10

NCYC Rendezvous (Lexington Confirmed)

136

Open

112

July 23-25 P/C Stroh

Work Hours

July 30-Aug 1 P/C Blackburn Ron Braun Len Piecuch Steve Marten Janis DeGregory

Work Hours

Greg Murray

8

16 16

Robert Breuhan Tom Altobelli Dennis Pomeroy Al Vercnocke Rodney Soenen P/C Harley Burris

16 16 16 16 16

8

16 16 16 16 16 16

Otto Isbill

Bob Swatosh Rocky Richards

8

Bryan Kenzie

16

Tim O'Brien

Dennis Alcazar

112

136

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

Weekend

11

12

13

14

Ancient Mariners Fundraiser

NCYC Rendezvous St. Clair Harbor (Confirmed)

Open

Wine Tasting

176

120

128

Date O.D.

Aug 6-8

Work Hours

August 13-15 Work

Aug 20-22

Work

Aug 27-29

P/C McEvoy Russ Adams Andy McEvoy Larry Malik Greg Criner Lauren Malik Steve Criner Chris McEvoy Brent Malik Brian Malik Jeff Edgerly

D. Betts

Hours

R. Kolodchin Greg Brigman Eric Vawter Cathy D'Andrea

Hours M. Winkler & P/C Huntley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

16 16

Robert Marin John Cadwell

8

16 16

P/C Denise Huntley Joseph DeQuick Terry Steinmacher

16 16 16 16

16 Michael Napior

8

16

Steven Popkie Lou Garofalo Joel Garofalo

John Tucker

16

Tom Martin Terry Hart Bob Buwalda

8 8

Austin Brigman Scott Greenfelder

8

8

16 16 16 16

16 Aaron Garofalo 16 Michael Wonderly

John Berry

16 Everitt Lancaster

16

Tom Loy

P/C William Bauer P/C Ed McIntyre

16 16

Daniel Aitken

8

Charles Penzien

10 11 12 13

Bert Skibinski

Ted Marini

8

Jim Mile

16

David White

8

14 Totals

176

120

128

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

15

16

17

18

Smoke on the Water

P/C Beer Bust GM Meeting

Commodore's Golf Outing

128

168

128

160

Open

136

Work Hours

Sept 3-6

Work Hours

Sept 10-12 R/C Fringer Bob Fringer Janice Saur

Work Hours

Sept 17-19 P/C Romatz

Work Hours

Sept 24-26 G. Jialanella John Sweier Jimmy Lutz

Work Hours

A. Douglas Peter Frame Mary Hines Leslie Leitch

16

16

8

Jim Wunderlich Robert Mann

8 8

16 16 16 16 16 16 16

8

8

16

16

16 16 16 16 16 16

Christopher Morisette

16 Chris Strzyzewski

16 16 16

Frank Corcoran Darryl Campbell Gerald Gostomski

8

John Zych

Thurston Dean

8

Philip Maniaci Bill Frederiksen Tom Powers Debra Quinn

16 Danielle Grabenstein 16

Janet Van De Winkle

16 16 16

16 16

Greg Smith Tom Bugbee

John Hickey Jr. Ed Mizgalski Michael Linden Mark Schoen

8 8

Ron Currie

Tom Adamowski

8 8

Dave DuVernay

16 P/C Casimer Klapec 8

Al Herr

8

Amy Biendit

16

Shelby Romatz Brendan Romatz

8 8

Dave Lozon

16

16 John Vandenbossche 16

James Gierlach

16

P/C Tom McHugh 8 Tony McHugh 16 Rick Brown 16 Shelly Strozeski 16

128

168

128

160

136

2021 O.D. AND WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE IF YOU CANNOT WORK YOUR SCHEDULED WEEKEND, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

19

20

Haul-Out GM Meeting

Open

136

184

Oct 1-3

Work Hours

Oct 8-10

Work Hours

T. Scicluna Jerry Krist Don Ruma Tony Trocki

K. Rae

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

Brooke Hendrick

16

Debbie Siwek

8 8

Jim Schebil

Tony Ellul

Katherina Bowen Tony Rybinski Tim Zarzycki Dena Laskowski

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 8

Brian Roath

P/C Hugh Vestal

John Mantyk

Jeffrey Bradford P/C Don Vanover

Katy Kuhr

Russel Greenfelder

Mitch Finley

Patrick Hughes

Steve Kuhr

Bob Carnaghi

136

184

2021 FIRST MATES OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENTS NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB

Name

Position & Phone

Ellen Alcazar……………………..….………...PRESIDENT 248-444-8179

Sheila Nixon.....……….……….…….….VICE PRESIDENT 810-341-4789

Charrae Trocki......................RECORDING SECRETARY 586-214-2556

Kim Scicluna…………..…….………..………TREASURER 586-944-8153

Michelle Rybinski…....CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 810-923-7828

Colleen Hall…………………...MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 586-536-4220

Susan Burkhardt.………..………PUBLICITY DIRECTOR 586-405-3792

Christa Betts….……………..………..SOCIAL DIRECTOR 586-216-2042

Jill Romatz…………………….…. BOATIQUE DIRECTOR 586-265-7793

Colleen Braun…....………………..…..PAST PRESIDENT 586-242-9698

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MAINLAND WELL LEASE HOLDERS AND WAITING LIST

2021 Well Seniority List BY WELL

BY DATE

Well No.

Name

Since

Name

Since 1992 2003

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

3/23/21

Charles Herr Bob Marin Bill Hendricks John Dickson Larry Malik Brian McEvoy Jeff Edgerly Mark Busch Steve Marten Ian Blackburn Ron Kemp Terry Hart

1992 2008 2009

2006

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

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

2008 2009

2003 2013 2006

4/26/11 5/10/11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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

2013

4/3/14 4/29/15 6/1/15 4/18/18 4/30/19 7/19/20 8/24/20 2016

Brent Malik Greg Criner

2016

Dave Gronbach Tom Altobelli

4/3/14

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

Dennis Biel Brian Roath Tony Trocki

Kevin Verkest

3/23/21

( Rev. 3/25/21)

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) PC RICK ROMATZ (WELLS 2-6)

JOHN ZYCH MIKE LINDEN TOM McHUGH

10 11

VINCE DAY

MELISSA WINKLER

(Rev.3/25/21)

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North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting February 11 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

Approval of Agenda

All

Motion to approve January’s agenda Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Dennis Alcazar Motion : Carried by all

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Approval of Meeting Minutes

All

Motion to approve January 14th, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion by: P/C Bill Calihan Seconded by: Dennis Alcazar Motion: Carried by all

Approval of Executive Session on November 12 th , 2020 Approval of amended minutes. Motion by: Gary Jialanella Seconded by: Dennis Alcazar Motion: Carried by all

Commodore’s Comments

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 remains in place so far. We are staying optimistic the event can still go forward as planned. Planning for rendezvous for this coming season have proved to be incredibly 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 a commitment is St. Clair Harbor for the weekend of August 13-15. Continue to watch for fanouts from Fleet for updates. I look forward to finishing our committee approvals and get updates on the harbor and grounds projects. I also look forward to discussion, and hopefully approvals, of weekday incoming rendezvous along with updates on weekend OD coverage. Thank you to the board for a very productive January Board meeting. I look forward to continuing our work to dutifully carry out our responsibilities to thoughtfully and carefully govern the Club's affairs. I have a great deal of respect and faith in every board member and enjoy working with all of you. 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 Vice-Commodore’s Comments Vice Commodore, Dale Hall

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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. 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, Rear-Commodore’s Comments Rear Commodore, Brian Fringer

Financial Report

Treasurer, Kevin Rae

The financial report was not voted upon in the regular meeting. An electronic vote was taken via email. Motion passes. For January 2021 income of $92,175.00, expenses of $14,065.95 and net income of $78,109.11. A detailed package was emailed out.

ABYA Report

P/C Bill Calihan

The 1 st metting of the year is scheduled for March 1 st , 2021 at the new Zef’s in St Clair Shores. ABYA is planning small fundraisers. 1 boat club is getting ready for the summer. The Detroit Power Squadron has scheduled an express jet to Puttin Bay on June 25 th .

Correspondence

All

No Report.

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CURRENT BUSINESS

Activities

Dennis Alacazar

No Report.

Clubhouse

Bill Burkhardt

Bill and V/C Dale Hall took a boat ride over to the club (Bill’s first boat ride in a Michigan January) Bill sent one of his guys over to install heat tape on the sump pump in hopes of preventing freezing and to help with water backing up.

Harbor & Grounds

Tom Altobelli

No Report

Membership

Debbie Siwek

$50.00 donation from Dena Laskowski 7 members have not yet paid for their membership. Debbie has reached out to most of them. Any dues post marked before February 1 st have been marked paid by February 1 st .

Resignations Dave Trendall Hytham Aljida Tom Szott

Leave of Absence Gerry & Sue Piccinin Roger & Margaret Odette

Janice Saur request to non-Boating status Greg Smith request to non-Boating status Ruth Durand request to non-Boating status

John Dequick request for a LOA

Informed Treasurer Kevin Rae about receiving receipt from Honors

Remind new Board Members to have their pictures taken for the Roster at Sieloff

New members for 2021 Amie & Howard Beinoit Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Tom Altobelli Motion : Carried by all Thomas & Martha Fisher

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Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : P/C Bill Calihan Motion : Carried by all Stephen & Kathie Sherman Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : V/C Dale Hall Motion : Carried by all Trevor & Elizabeth Trelfa Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : Al Douglas Motion : Carried by all

Approve John Prochaska extension on dues Motion by: Debbie Siwek Second by : V/C Dale Hall Motion : Carried by all

Publications

Melissa Winkler

Melissa is still waiting on login info for the Beacon, she is still having a difficult time getting the help she needs to navigate the Beacon and Roster. Is there a way to make the Roster not so repetitive? Melissa is looking at the cost of multiple printing of the same information. Glenn will reach out to the First Mates President to see if these items can be simplified. Is there a list of past advertisers in the Beacon? V/C Dale Hall said he is not sure a list exists. V/C Dale Hall will assist Melissa with past advertisers. Debbie will send all updates that she has for the Beacon. The weekend OD schedule has been completed and a copy of the schedule has been sent to all weekend OD’s. Gary has been working on weekend schedules and is about 90% completed. Gary has been organizing files and he has been updating the weekend OD training manual, that should be completed next month. Gary is planning a training session the opening week of the club and asked if Al Douglas would be interested in assisting. Gary still needs the username and password to access the membership link, Melissa will check to see if she can give access. Melissa will assist Gary on a fanout to notify all weekday and weekend OD’s about the training date, tentatively the first opening Saturday of the year. Secretary Gary Jialanella

Supplies

Al Douglas

Al now has bank access; he can now access LARA and they have a new website that will go into effect February 22 nd . Al has been working with Dale and Gary to learn the lay of the land. Al is also working on a new POS system but that will be tabled to the March meeting.

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

No Report

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel

Scott sent Commodore Glenn Nixon a list of potential Weekday rendezvous. Commodore will table this to the March meeting.

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Old Business

1. Finish approval of committees Nominating Committee P/C Ian Blackburn Chairman

P/C Bill Hendricks P/C Brian McEvoy Jill Romatz Greg Brigman Motion by: Dennis Alcazar Second by : P/C Bill Calihan Motion : Carried by all Insurance Committee P/C Tom McHugh Chairman P/C Bob Watson Anthony McHugh Motion by: Dennis Alcazar Second by : Melissa Winkler Motion : Carried by all

Finance Committee Kevin Rae Chairman P/C Hugh Vestal P/C Ian Blackburn

Steve Marten Tony Rybinski Motion by: Dennis Alcazar Second by : Al Douglas Motion : Carried by all

2. Status of Clubhouse Water Mitigation Plan Bill received an estimate from Foundation Systems of Michigan in the amount of 46,000 and some change, Bill went through it in detail and reached out to some of his business contacts that said the estimate was not far off, but the scope of work was more than what we had to do. Bill and one of his guys went to the island and checked the crawl space, the problem is we have historic high-water levels and in the winter the sump pump freezes up causing a lack of drainage and there is a lack of ventilation. Bill has a tentative plan to add a 2 nd sump pump under the kid’s area and drain it out to the downspouts on the exterior of the building. There is some dirt that needs to be moved and some minor drain tiles that need to be installed to channel the water where it needs to go. Bill is looking into adding some ventilation to the crawl space. He has put some numbers together to make these repairs in the amount of $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. Because we are not operational in the winter Bill feels we can add a vapor barrier to the floor next fall to help these issues and save money without encapsulating the entire crawl space. Bill will work on ventilation bids. Must go before finance committee before work is to be done.

3. Status of DTE Survey No Discussion

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4. Plan for Alcohol Awareness Program R/C Brian Fringer reached out to Dave Meldrum and at this time it looks like it will be a $40.00 fee per person to get proper training. R/C Brian Fringer is awaiting a response to see if there is an online training program that can be given, and he will check to see if a small group of members can offer the club these classes. 5. Golf Cart Offer Scott Goemmel and Bob ? are purchasing the gas powered golf cart. The board will need to come up with guidelines possibly in the OD manual to restrict the use of the golf cart to disabled members or workers. There should be enough room to store the golf cart in the shed. Golf cart would be restricted to the grassy areas, no dock usage. Commodore Glenn Nixon will compile a bullet point of rules and this will be tabled for further discussion at the March meeting. 6. Status of Project to Backfill Along New Walkway V/C Dale Hall has had conversations with Brad Patterson, Brad believes we can pull out as much fill as we need out of the East harbor but is concerned there is not enough fill out of the Robison for two reasons: *There is not enough room to work between the docks *Because the wall was recently replaced there could be problems with hard packed fill and we will not be able pull out fill dirt Discussion on options. Need to get 3 official quotes, Tom Altobelli will contact P/C Jim Angers for assistance and P/C Bill Calihan will assist with quotes.

7. Status of A-Dock Extension Project V/C Dale Hall and Tom Altobelli have been in discussions with Brad Patterson on options

*$650.00 per wooden piling *$1000.00 per steel piling

The steel pilings would be put in between the wood pilings, we would need 3 – 5 steel pilings. This would support the dock extension and the large vessels. V/C Dale Hall and Tom think the best option would be the steel pilings. As soon as the ice clears Tom and V/C Dale Hall will set

up a meeting with Brad and address all grounds issues. Further discussion will be tabled to the March meeting.

8. Security Cameras for Off-Season Tabled to New Business

New Business

1. Clubhouse Sound System Update/Security Camera for Off-Season Al is concerned that during the off-season the island has a lot of foot traffic. There are some concerns on if the Wi-Fi is operational during the off-season. Bill Burkhardt will address this now that he has access to the WI-FI account.

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P/C Bill Hendricks has an amplifier available. Al has a member of The George Brothers Band that will come over the first Elite Brigade to the island to assist with the sound system and he will also supply a quote on redoing the sound system. 2. OD Manual Updates Tabled to April 3. OD and Week Manager Training Plan Previous discussion: Saturday noon of opening weekend 4. Weekend Incoming Rendezvous Approval of Sand Pointe rendezvous incoming rendezvous during the weekend of our outgoing rendezvous. Discussion: Commodore Glenn Nixon, V/C Dale Hall and R/C Brian Fringer will schedule a Zoom meeting with Sand Pointe to discuss whether the rendezvous will be allowed. 5. Harbormaster Job Description Tabled to April High 5’s None Member of the Month None. Good of the Order. *Keep Scott and Kathy Bell in your thoughts and prayers. *Commodore Glenn Nixon will talk to 1 st Mate President Ellen Alcazar about 1 st Mate projects and Ellen will be invited to join the meeting in March.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm Motion by: Bill Burkhardt Second by: Dennis Alcazar Motion: Carried by all.

Next Meeting

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

Amie & Howard Beinoit Thomas & Martha Fisher Stephen & Kathie Sherman Trevor & Elizabeth Trelfa

...and they're off!!!

ABYA is having a Horse Racing Spaghetti CharityDinner

APRIL 11 th , 2021 HURON POINTE YACHT CLUB

Be there for the Horses to line-up (check in) starts at 1:00 Bet Your Favorite Name…

Dinner available following the Winners Circle Auction*

WEAR YOUR HAT'S! ARE YOU IN?? Best Hat Will Be Voted On For the Win!

Due to Covid restrictions still in force we need an attendance count for capacity limits, and food quantity, Including HPYC members interested Please fill out the bottom, respond/ text/ or email to Jill Romatz @ 586-265-7793 -email rromatz69@comcast.net ********************************************************************************

Name & Club__________________________________________

Attending Races Min. $20 gets

Qty

You

$200 funny Money!

Attending Spaghetti Dinner following race $10 pp. Qty_________ Dinner includes Spaghetti, Salad, Rolls and Dessert (served approx. 5p.m.)

*If you would like to make a donation to ABYA for the Winners Circle Auction let us know that you will be bringing it to the Races or better yet drop it off at ONCE AGAIN BRIDAL 34312 Harper Clinton Twp. Tues 11-8 Wed.-Sat. 11-5 . (Gift cards, Bottles, Baskets and Crafts! Players want to WIN) We Appreciate Your Help!!

NEWS From BoatUS

Boat Owners Association of The United States 5323 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151 Read this press release online at: https://bit.ly/3qEQpPr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com

New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

Applies to boats less than 26 feet operating on plane or above displacement speed SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 15, 2021 – There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches (ECOS), are designed to prevent a boat-strike injury if an operator is accidentally ejected overboard while underway. Engine cutoff devices can be located at the helm of the boat or on the tiller or body of an outboard engine and typically connect a boat’s operator to the cutoff switch with a lanyard. Some ECOS devices eliminate the lanyard and rely on wireless proximity devices to shut down an engine if the operator goes overboard. Effective April 1, 2021, the new law requires a vessel operator to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless ECOS on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling on plane or above displacement speed. These vessels include (1) boats that have a functioning engine cutoff device installed at the helm or on an outboard engine or have wireless ECOS, or (2) boats manufactured beginning January 2020. The Coast Guard increased the number of boats required to have ECOS installed after this date in an effort to reduce boating accidents and fatalities.

Exceptions to the ECOS requirement include if the main helm of the vessel is in an enclosed cabin or the vessel is not operating on plane or at displacement speed. Low-speed activities such as fishing or docking do not require use of an ECOS. The vessel operator is also exempt if the boat’s motor produces less than 115 lbs. of static thrust – or about the size of a 2-hp engine. The new law applies to all federally navigable waterways. As this is a federal law, states do not have the ability to enforce the new ECOS regulation — though seven states (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey and Texas) currently have their own ECOS laws. BoatUS expects most states to amend their regulations to match federal law over the coming years. While boat operators who fail to follow the new requirement could face a $100 civil penalty for the first offense, BoatUS expects the U.S. Coast Guard’s initial focus will be education. Boaters are encouraged to check the U.S. Coast Guard website for additional information on this new use requirement and other safety regulations and recommendations. “BoatUS supports responsible use of cutoff devices and wants to get the word out to boaters to be aware of this new requirement so they can prepare,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy. “We believe the new requirement allows recreational boaters to operate their vessels in a practical manner while increasing boating safety.” Kennedy suggests that boat operators double check to see that their engine cutoff switch is working and begin the season by getting into a good habit of wearing it.