North Channel Yacht Club Membership Roster 2025

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2025 Membership and Fleet Roster North Channel Yacht Club Built in 1866 Established in 1964 Southwest corner Intersection of the North Channel Tributary to the St. Clair River and the Chenal A Bout Round Near Algonac, MI Island Phone: 810-794-0000 and 810-794-0100 www.ncyconline.com Commodore Bill Burkhardt 7372 Flamingo Clay Twp., MI 48001

Table of Contents Messages from the Flag 4 - Commodore’s Message 6 - Vice Commodore’s Message 9 - Rear Commodore’s Message Club Leadership and Organization

14 - Organization Chart 17 – Board of Directors 19 – Committees

21 – Appointments Club Governance 27 – NCYC By Laws 59 – NCYC Rules and General Club Policies 94 – NCYC Traditions Historical and Club Information 100 – Historical Marker Designation and Club History

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103 – Past Commodores 107 - Past Flag Officers, Directors, & Fleet Captains Schedule Information 119 - O.D. and Weekend Work Schedule

122 - Weekend Events Membership Directory 128 – Membership Directory

232 – Boat Names Ancient Mariners 239 – Leadership, Membership First Mates Information 246 – First Mates Leadership, Membership, & By Laws NCYC Awards 268 – Spirit Award 272 – Hatzenbuhler Award 275 - Fraternal Order of the Anchor

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NCYC 2025 Flag

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Commodore Bill Burkhardt Susan and I recently got re acquainted with boating PK

(Post Kids). We always loved the lake and being out with friends on the water. We had been by and/or visited the North Channel Yacht Club, (NCYC) and were always taken by the beauty and charm of the island. Never did I think we would ever become members. Then one fateful day, then Commodore Randy Pagel invited us to the island for a visit. Shortly thereafter hounded us relentlessly to join. Looking back, we were nervous and not sure if we were “Yacht Club” people. Once we joined, we found the people were warmer and more welcoming than we could have ever imagined. We were both amazed at the comradery and teamwork displayed by the membership. One of my first memories would happen during, and directly after a storm. That evening, once the storm passed, the island looked like a war zone. Yet the next morning when we awoke, (rather late I might add), it was “like it never happened.” We were so impressed with the community that is NCYC that at that point we were all in. This has led to both Susan and I serving on the First Mates and NCYC Boards. Our membership has been a rich and rewarding experience for both of us. As your Rear Commodore, I vow to keep the welcoming and fun spirit of the club alive and well. If you are a newer member, get involved you will not regret it. Start small if you want, the rest will come naturally. The 4

rendezvous’ is a great way to get to meet people and have a lot of fun. I promise the friendships you will make will last a lifetime.

Bill Burkhardt Commodore

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Vice Commodore Terry Steinmacher

I found out about the North Channel Yacht Club through friends of mine. They constantly spoke about this place they would go to hang out on their parent’s boat. He was the up-and-coming Commodore and enjoyed this island type setting called the North Channel Yacht Club. I found it very intriguing and started asking questions since I was starting to get back into boating and was a single father looking for a place to go other than the bays. I have heard about all the friendships that were formed and the comradery at North Channel. So, in 2012, I filled out my application, was interviewed, I was very impressed with the process and the team that performed my interview. I was accepted shortly after and became a member. My son and I immediately started to enjoy this little piece of heaven called the North Channel Yacht Club. With a fishing pole in hand, my son would cast out and catch pikes, a few walleyes, and net an occasional turtle that linger in the depths around the club. I was amazed when he returned that he said a member taught him to use this lure, that bait, and so it begins. I started to participate, offered up my services to cook corn at an event that they called Smoke on The Water. Little did they know I was going to turn it into a corn roast and was welcomed to do so. Prior to the event as I walked around the island as members started showing up on the fins with their BBQ’s/Smokers crated up so they could 6

compete in the rib cook off. I was truly amazed that they went through all this trouble just to do some cooking on the island. It didn’t take long to figure out that these people meant business at this rib cook off event. I was impressed by the club members and how collectively they come together to work either at a club event, or a work party. I have met so many lifelong friends from either being out on the dock cooking on my George Forman, or behind the 5’ grill with my partner in crime Kathy Fowler, dishing out corn, wings, legs, or tending bar. The comradery is second to none when working side by side with members at North Channel events. I have been known for introducing new cocktails to people I probably should not have as well as the corn roast, soupy Sunday, matching outfits, shoes, and watches. The supplies Director knowing somehow that Steinmacher was on the island over the weekend by the stock in the liquor room, and another member introducing me to peanut butter and jelly with jalapenos, the first mates persuading me to cook 150 baked potatoes for their event. As I was thinking I was making my mark at North Channel Yacht Club, it was making a lifelong mark on me. I have served as Safety Officer and Harbor and Grounds Director since 2021. When I asked how I should go about this position, I was told to think of it as your own backyard, with a budget to boot. Well, that’s all I needed to hear, then the transformation began. I was Elected Rear Commodore in 2023, and looking forward to serving the members. I promise to bring the same passion to the position as I did when serving as Director. Each member is unique and brings their special talents to the club, so get involved as much as you can and start making your 7

own mark at North Channel Yacht Club. Bring your family and your friends to enjoy this slice of heaven that we call North Channel Yacht Club. Vice Commodore Terry Steinmacher

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Rear Commodore Mark Javery My wife Sharon and I

grew up boating on Lake St Clair and surrounding waterways. I would spend most summer weekends boating with an uncle and aunt operating their 34 SeaRay Sedan Bridge before I could legally drive a car. Sharon boated with her family also, first with her father, and then with her brother. As a kid I remember cruising past our now NCYC wondering what is up over on that island and who were the members. I just figured it was some “rich” people. When Sharon and I met and started boating together 11 years ago our love of boating helped seal the deal. As we would cruise past NCYC together I still looked over and wondered what is up over there and who were the members. I still thought it must be “rich” people. As years passed we joined a couple of yacht clubs. We became involved, served in various appointed positions, and even were elected to board positions. It was not until late in the summer of 2019 that we finally accepted an invitation and spent a few days on our

boat at NCYC as guests. As we walked the grounds we were taken in by the sheer beauty of the island looking for the first time from the “inside looking out”. The beautiful historic well maintained clubhouse, the family friendly atmosphere, the welcoming membership all impressed us. We spoke to members learning and seeing how they worked together towards a common cause. They expressed pride in their island and club, working hard for it, yet having fun at the same time. The following morning as we were docked in the East Harbor I was sitting at the helm having coffee and watching the sun come up over the vast expanse of the wetlands to the East. Fog was lifting as I watched the water flowing in one direction down the Sni Bora towards Strawberry Island and the North Channel flowing West towards its terminus into Lake St Clair. It was at that moment that I knew I had to be part of this. I quickly learned Sharon was already convinced. We submitted our membership application and in January 2020 we were accepted as proud members of NCYC. As spring arrived so did Covid19 virus. The effects of this new virus and life style changes hit us as well as NCYC hard. We took advantage of every opportunity to get involved and do what we could for the Club following the Flag and Directors sound policies

as the Club opened. We were asked and served as OD’s on a weekend even before working our summer weekend hours. We were again impressed with how the Flag, Directors, and Membership all stepped up and worked together helping us and NCYC out. It was a great experience learning how things work at our Club and we met many new friends. If you have never been an OD I would suggest you try it, you will like it. As the year progressed we continued to be impressed watching the efforts of all working together, caring for the club, and making sure those who could participate enjoyed their time and activities with the Club. Joining NCYC was reaffirmed as our best boating decision yet. It then hit me that I was correct years gone by cruising past NCYC. We are “rich”, Richly blessed to be able to be part of the NCYC family enjoying the Club, camaraderie, and boating. Since our first year I have had the opportunity to serve as both your Chaplain and Secretary Director. Serving in these capacities I have been privileged to learn much more about NCYC and have been honored to get to know our membership even if during their hardships. I look forward to my new roles serving on your NCYC Flag and promise to give my new duties the same attention and care.

R/C Mark Javery

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Club Leadership and Organization

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NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB

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Vice

Past

Commodore

Commodore

Terry Steinmacher

P/C Rick Romatz

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Harbor & Grounds

Membership Transportation

Treasurer

Secretary

John O' Leary

Brian Fringer

John Hickey

Shelley Sweier

Christa Betts

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Insurance Committee

Finance

Guidelines, Policies & Traditions Committee P/C Denise Huntley

Committee

P/C Bob W atson

P/C Rick Romatz

Christa Betts

Board

Auditor

Harbor Master

Chaplain

Recorder

Bultynck & Co.

Tom Huntley

Gary K napp

E lizabeth Trel f a

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ABYA

Photographer

Delegate

Membership

P/C Rick Romatz

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ORGANIZATION CHART

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Commodore Bill Burkhardt

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Rear Commodore

Mark Ja v ery

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Fleet Captians

Clubhouse

Publications

Supplies

Activities

Tony and Kim

Phili p Maniaci

Shelly Schroka Melissa Winkler

Bill Frederiksen

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Forward Planning

By Laws

Reserve Fund

Nominating Committee

Committee

Committee

Committee

P/C Rick Romatz

John H ickey

Mark

P/C Pagel

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Youth

Kid's Day Chairman

Sergeant-at-

Fleet Surgeon

Safety Officer

Directors

Arms

Shel b y Romatz

Terry Steinmacher

Romatz Family/ Jill Romatz

Ann Malik

Doug Betts

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Sergeant

Burgees &

Clubhouse

IT Officer

Major

Pins Manager

Manager

Bill F r ede r ik s e n

Jill Romatz

P/C Scott Bell

Colleen Braun

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Business & Family Financial Planning

INVESTMENTS

INSURANCE

PLANNING

Life

Retirement

IRAs, ROTHs, 401ks Stocks & Mutual Funds

Trusts & Estate

Health

Annuities

Disability

Buy-Sell Agreements Business Succession

Long-Term Care

529 College Savings

Contact: Clayton Winkler, CFP®, CPFA Clayton@CobblestoneFS.com Office: (248) 216-1860 2701 Cambridge Court, Ste 220 Auburn Hills, Ml 48326

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John Hickey Secretary

Shelley Sweier Membership

Philip Maniaci Activities

Christa Betts Treasurer

John O’Leary Harbor & Grounds

Melissa Winkler Publications

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Shelly Schroka Supplies

Bill Fredericksen Club House

Fleet Captains Tony and Kim Scicluna

Brian Fringer Transportation

Board Recorder Elizabeth Trelfa

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2025 Committees Forward Planning Committee, Chair RC Mark Javery Mike May P/C Hugh Vestal Brian Roath

Ken Lipowski John Hickey Finance – Chair - Christa Betts

PC Brian Fringer PC Hugh Vestal PC Brian McEvoy Frank Corcoran

Traditions/Policies – Co-Chairs: P/C Romatz, P/C Huntley P/C Harley Burris P/C Dale Hall

P/C Brian McEvoy P/C Tom McHugh P/C Glenn Nixon PC Brian Fringer Larry Malik Insurance – Chair, P/C Bob Watson P/C Tom McHugh

P/C Bill Calihan P/C Bob Watson Toney McHugh By-Laws – Chair, John Hickey P/C Denise Huntley P/C Dale Hall Alexandra Criner Randy Koerber

Nominating – Chair, PC Pagel and PC McEvoy Co-Hairs PC Hall

Julie Busch Ron Kemp Ken Lipowski

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Cash Reserve – Chair - PC Rick Romatz Ed Mizgalski 1st YR Janet Briles 2nd YR Steve Kuhr 3rd YR Point of Sale System – Chair Shelly Schroka P/C Brian McEvoy Bill Frederiksen Transportation - Brian Fringer Tom Liskowski Darryl Campbell Doug Betts Harbor & Grounds – Chair John O’Leary Mark Reynolds

Tom Schafer Gary Knapp Trevor Trelfa

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2025 APPOINTMENTS

Fleet Captains:

Tony Scicluna Kim Scicluna

586-291-8193 586-944-8153

AJSboat@yahoo.com ksbigfun@yahoo.com

Board Recorder:

Elizabeth Trelfa Tom Huntley Colleen Braun Terry Steinmacher Bill Frederiksen Gary Knapp Doug Betts P/C Scott Bell Anne Malik

586-943-9456

Trelfa.Elizabeth1984@gmail.com tom@dustopper.com crbraun10@comcast.net tsteinadamsfire@sbcglobal.net wfrede01@gmail.com knppwzz@aol.com

Chaplain:

248-373-7353

Clubhouse Manager:

586-242-9698

Safety Officer:

586-615-1497

IT Officer:

248-894-1953

Harbormaster:

586-354-0753

Sergeant at Arms:

586-630-6787

dougbetts@yahoo.com sab20945@comcast.net ammalik63@gmail.com rromatz69@comcast.net rromatz69@Comcast.net Hugh.vestal@aol.com dehuntley54@gmail.com rromatz69@yahoo.com kathyfowler5@gmail.com mrsfab85@gmail.com garyschroka@yahoo.com rromatz69@yahoo.com rfringer@wm.com

Sergeant Major:

586-839-7218

Fleet Surgeon:

586-481-9812

Youth Director:

Romatz Family / Jill Romatz (Chair)

586-265-7793

Burgees, Flags and Pins:

Jill Romatz

586-265-7793

Club Historian:

P/C Hugh Vestal

586-909-4992

Policy / Traditions Committee:

P/C Denise Huntley Commodore Rick Romatz

248-875-7354 586-944-9334

(Co-Chairs)

Island Flowers:

Kathy Fowler

586-495-0585

Commodore’s Sign:

Kevin Verkest

586-469-2766

Mainland Wells/ Winter Storage:

Gary Schroka

586-557-6176

ABYA Delegate:

P/C Rick Romatz

586-944-9334

Memory Brick Pavers:

Rachel Fringer

586-292-3105

Clubhouse Custodians:

Robin & Derick Zinyk

586-489-8830

Groundskeeper:

Tom Stackpoole

586-405-1004

tmstackpoole@yahoo.com ticomeford@gmail.com

Caterer:

Tom Comeford

586-405-1004

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Flag Officers Commodore Bill.Burkhardt1@gmail.com Vice Commodore tstein-adamsfire@sbcglobal.net Rear Commodore

Bill Burkhardt

586 914-0711

Terry Steinmacher

586 615-1497

Mark Javery

586 322-9445 586 615-1497

mmtjavery@aol.com

Board of Directors Treasurer cmb28552@yahoo.com Secretary JohnHickey2012@gmail.com

Christa Betts

586 216-2042

Mark Javery

586 703-7047

Activities

Phillip Maniaci

586 703-6885

philipmaniaci362@yahoo.com

Clubhouse

Bill Frederiksen

248 894-1953

wfrede01@gmail.com

Harbor & Grounds

John O’Leary

810 499-9125

john.oleary@cbsboring.com

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Membership

Shelley Sweier

248 330-2141

sasweier@gmail.com

Publications melissawinkler828@gmail.com Supplies stroz@sbcglobal.net Transportation bfringer@paintersupply.com

Melissa Winkler 248 396-1878

Shelly Schroka 586 944-6977

Brian Fringer

734-309-1069

Board Recorder trelfa.elizabeth1984@gmail.c om

Elizabeth Trelfa 586-943-9456

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Dan & Dianne Aitken, NCYC Members

Chesterfield

St. Clair

Grosse Pointe 710 Notre Dame

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1107 Clinton Avenue

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North Channel Yacht Club Governance

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North Channel Yacht Club By-Laws ARTICLE I. NAME The Name of this organizaƟon shall be the North Channel Yacht Club, hereaŌer referred to as the Club. ARTICLE II. PURPOSE The purpose for which the Club is formed is to operate exclusively for pleasure and recreaƟon in fostering and sƟmulaƟng interest in all forms of boaƟng acƟvity, to preserve the Club’s historical site including the building and grounds, to aid the members of the Club to improve their knowledge of boat handling and navigaƟon, to provide the Club’s members an opportunity for social relaxaƟon and fellowship with others as a basis for maintaining a common interest in boaƟng and to expand that interest to other

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yachƟng organizaƟons, no part of the net earnings of which shall inure to the benefit of any private member. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP The definiƟon of a member of the North Channel Yacht Club is as follows: Membership consists of individuals and/or married couples while residing at the same legal address. SecƟon 1. The members of the Club shall be classified as follows:  CHARTER  BOATING  SENIOR  NON-BOATINGJUNIOR A. Charter Charter members shall be those members on the Club records as of January 1, 1968. B. BoaƟng BoaƟng members shall enjoy full privileges of membership, including the holding of office and the right to vote. C. Non-BoaƟng

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Non-BoaƟng members shall be enƟtled to all privileges including the holding of office and the right to vote except for docking. Non-BoaƟng memberships will be available only to BoaƟng and Junior Members in good standing for at least five years. The Board of Directors shall be empowered to limit the number of non-BoaƟng members. D. Senior Senior members shall be those members who meet the following criteria: 1. Have been a member prior to January 1, 1997. 2. Have reached the age of 62. 3. Have paid full dues for a period of 120 months minimum. Senior members shall enjoy full privileges of membership, including the right to vote and hold office. E. Junior Junior membership shall be available to the immediate family of current members in good standing between the ages of 18 and 25 years of age. Junior members shall enjoy limited privileges. However, they shall not hold office or vote. An NCYC burgee will not be provided to Junior Memberships, as they do not have docking privileges, which includes guest boats and incoming rendezvous sponsorship privileges. The Junior Membership only includes the

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primary Junior Member and does not include anyone residing with the Junior Member and who is not an immediate member of the Junior Member’s family. Junior members that complete the obligaƟons for the full seven (7) years between the ages of 18 to 25 years of age will qualify for a waiver of the membership iniƟaƟon fee. They may join as either Non-BoaƟng Members or BoaƟng Members. Any shortage in junior member years or obligaƟons will be reviewed and the iniƟaƟon fee will be pro-rated by the Board of Directors. Junior Members may apply for full boaƟng membership at any Ɵme during their junior years by paying the prorated amount of the iniƟaƟon fee, as determined by the Board of Directors, as well as full payment of yearly dues. F. Non-Regional Members Members whose vessel’s “Home Port” is more than 35 miles from the North Channel Yacht Club will incur an addiƟonal 50% in annual membership dues. For those without a vessel or a designated “Home Port,” the “Home Port” will default to their legal residence. Members who joined before January 1, 2025 will be exempt from this increase. Non-Regional Members shall enjoy full privileges of membership including the right to vote and hold office.

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The amount of Non-Regional Memberships at NCYC are limited to 10% of the total voƟng memberships. Members who joined before January 1, 2025 are included in this cap. Once the cap is reached, the Membership Director will maintain a waitlist for Non-Regional Memberships. ProspecƟve members on the waitlist will be contacted and processed according to the current policy when an opening becomes available and the cap falls below the limit. SecƟon 2. A. ApplicaƟons for membership in the Club shall be completed online at the NCYC website. The two NCYC sponsors listed on the applicaƟon will be contacted by the Membership Director, once the applicaƟon is accepted for review, to confirm their parƟcipaƟon. A nonrefundable deposit is required with the completed applicaƟon. This deposit will be credited towards the iniƟaƟon fee when accepted as a member of N.C.Y.C. The sponsors shall have been a member in good standing for at least one (1) year. The Applicant will be interviewed by a member of the Board of Directors and an assignee who must be an acƟve member in good standing. The applicaƟon must then be submiƩed to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will review the applicant

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qualificaƟons and if two or more negaƟve votes shall be cast, membership shall be denied. Applicants for membership in the Club shall be person of the boaƟng fraternity willing to join us in achieving our goals and stated purpose. In the event of a full Club membership, a waiƟng list shall be established. The prospecƟve members shall be assigned a posiƟon on the waiƟng list. It shall consist of perƟnent informaƟon and the names of the sponsors. Both spouses shall likewise be a member of the North Channel Yacht Club and shall have the same status and privileges. A membership shall only have one membership number, one membership type, one LOA status, and one vote. Only one person from the membership can hold office on the NCYC Board of Directors at a Ɵme. Memberships in the North Channel Yacht Club are not transferable. In the event of death, the membership shall remain with the surviving spouse. In the event of divorce, it is incumbent on both parƟes to noƟfy, in wriƟng, the Membership

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Director within 90 days of the divorce being final, as to which party shall retain the membership. Failure to do so will consƟtute resignaƟon of the membership of both parƟes. In the event of said resignaƟon each party, or the party not retaining membership, shall have the right to apply as a new member in accordance with ArƟcle III, SecƟon 2, Paragraph A. Upon approval of the Board of Directors, be granted membership regardless of membership limit. The Calendar year will be from January 1 to December 31. Any membership status changes must be requested in wriƟng to the Membership Director prior to January 31st.

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SecƟon 3. Members shall have the right to purchase alcoholic beverages on the premises of the Club. The Club shall comply with all established rules of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Only members in good standing who have been elected to and served a full term as Vice- Commodore, Rear Commodore, or a full term as Director prior to taking office shall be eligible for the office of Commodore.

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Only members in good standing who have been elected to and served one full year as a Director prior to taking office shall be eligible for the office of Vice-Commodore and Rear Commodore. Only members in good standing for at least two (2) years prior to taking office shall be eligible for the office of Director. ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS The Flag Officers shall be Commodore, Vice-Commodore, and Rear Commodore. Only members in good standing who have been elected to and served one full year as a Director prior to taking office shall be eligible for the office of Vice-Commodore and Rear Commodore. Only members in good standing for at least two (2) years prior to taking office shall be eligible for the office of Director. ARTICLE V. FEES, DUES AND PENALTIES SecƟon 1. IniƟaƟon fee and annual dues: A. The iniƟaƟon fee will be determined by the Board of Directors.

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B. The annual dues as determined by the Board of Directors and approved by two thirds of the members voƟng will be voted by a ballot and counted at the Haul Out Membership meeƟng. The secretary will send out a wriƩen noƟce to all members 30 days prior to voƟng. The secretary will then send a voƟng ballot out at least 10 days before the General Membership MeeƟng at Haul Out. SecƟon 2. If a member’s annual dues or any indebtedness is not paid by March 1st (30 days), membership privileges are suspended. The member shall be noƟfied of this suspension at their last given address by the Membership Director. Further, if full amount owed (including late charge) is not paid by April 1st (60 days), it is the duty of the Board of Directors to expel such member. Expelled memberships will be posted in a conspicuous place in the clubhouse. If any member shall resign or be expelled from the Club for any reason whatsoever, all of his right, Ɵtle and interest in or to the assets or property of the Club shall revert and be forfeited to the Club without further acƟon. Members of the Club shall be directly responsible to the Club for all damages done to the property of the Club by themselves or their guests and for the conduct of their

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guests, and shall pay such sum as ascertained by the Board of Directors to compensate the Club for such damage or misconduct within 30 days of receipt of a bill for same. An up-to-date list of expelled, resigned and Leave of Absence members shall be posted on the bulleƟn board in the clubhouse. SecƟon 3. A special or penalty assessment may be proposed by the Board of Directors at any regular or special Board meeƟng. SecƟon 4. The Board of Directors by a vote of seven (7) in favor of suspension, may suspend any member for violaƟon of the rules of the Club, or acƟng in a manner improper to the best interest of the Club. The suspension shall be for a period to be fixed by the Board, but shall not be for a period greater than three (3) months. The suspended member shall enjoy none of the privileges of membership and shall not be allowed to enter the Club property owned or leased, during the period of suspension. EXPULSION The Board of Directors shall have the authority to expel any member suspended, and in all cases of expulsion for non payment of dues, assessments, or other indebtedness to the Club. If the reason for suspension is other than dues,

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assessments or other indebtedness, the Board shall noƟfy the member of the violaƟon(s) and reason(s) for the proposed expulsion and the Ɵme and place the suspended member may be heard. The meeƟng between the suspended member and the Board will be held not less than ten (10) days aŌer date of noƟficaƟon. The Board shall hear the member relate reasons assigned for his/her expulsion and may expel such member upon a vote of not less than seven (7) in favor of expulsion. SecƟon 5. Terminated members who were in good standing at the Ɵme their membership terminated, may be reinstated to the membership status by paying the current iniƟaƟon fee plus current dues and fees, or by paying all dues, fees and assessments since the date of terminaƟon. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to determine if any membership was terminated in either good or bad standing. A member terminated in bad standing is not eligible for reinstatement, except at the discreƟon of the Board of Directors. LEAVE OF ABSENCE The Board of Directors shall have the authority to grant any member in good standing a Leave of Absence without penalty for one year upon wriƩen request of the member.

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Upon wriƩen request, the Board shall also have the authority to extend the Leave of Absence for a second year. No addiƟonal Leave of Absence shall be granted beyond two years, except for good cause as presented by the member, and upon a vote of the Board of Directors of not less than seven (7) in favor of an addiƟonal Leave of Absence. In the event that any member is not granted a Leave of Absence, or extension thereof, then he or she must then pay all dues, costs and penalƟes then due and owing and accept the duƟes and obligaƟons of membership or resign. SecƟon 6. Annual dues and assessments for Senior members will be reduced by 50 percent. SecƟon 7. Annual dues and assessments for Junior members will be determined by the Board of Directors. SecƟon 8. Annual dues and assessments for Non-BoaƟng members will be reduced by 50 percent. ARTICLE VI. GOVERNMENT SecƟon 1. The enƟre government and management of the Club shall be vested in the Board of Directors, which shall consist of

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nine Directors, three Flag Officers and immediate Past Commodore. SecƟon 2. The term of office of Directors shall be for three years with three Directors being elected each year plus those Directors required to fill vacancies. Directors will serve in the following manner: 1. The three members receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to the regular three-year term of the Board of Directors. 2. The member receiving the next highest number of votes will fill the longest unexpired term etc., unƟl all posiƟons on the Board of Directors are filled at the Ɵme of the elecƟon. SecƟon 3. The annual period of office for all Flag Officers and Directors shall be from January 1 st through December 31 st . SecƟon 4. The membership has the right to recall any elected official. Upon peƟƟon of 15 percent of the acƟve membership in good standing, an official ballot will be prepared and sent to each member in good standing and voƟng shall be by the official ballot method as provided in ArƟcle VII, SecƟon 6

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and 12 of these By-Laws. Two thirds affirmaƟve vote of the members shall recall the subject official. ARTICLE VII. NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, BALLOTING AND MEETINGS SecƟon 1. The annual business meeƟng and elecƟon of Officers shall be held during the month of October. A minimum of 15 percent of the voƟng members in good standing shall be required to elect officers and members of the Board of Directors. SecƟon 2. A NominaƟng CommiƩee composed of five members in good standing, none of who shall be Flag Officers or on the Board of Directors, shall be appointed annually by the Board of Directors at least three months prior to the date of the annual elecƟon. SecƟon 3. The NominaƟng CommiƩee will provide one candidate for Commodore, one candidate for Vice- Commodore, two candidates for Rear-Commodore and two candidates for each Board posiƟon to be filled except as provided for in SecƟons 5 and 11 of this ArƟcle. It is understood that the

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current Vice- Commodore will be the preferred candidate for Commodore and the current Rear- Commodore will be the preferred candidate for Vice-Commodore. The NominaƟng CommiƩee shall ascertain the eligibility of all nominees through the Membership Chairman, then obtain verbal acceptance from the nominees, and forward their recommendaƟons to the Board of Directors no later than the regular August meeƟng for approval. AddiƟonally, the NominaƟng CommiƩee must nominate at least two (2) lay members to run for the Cash Reserve Fund Standing CommiƩee as per ArƟcle XIII herein. SecƟon 4. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL SEND WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL NOMINEES AND OR PROPOSED BY- LAW AMENDMENTS TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO BALLOTING. SecƟon 5. Flag Officers and Directors must be elected from recommendaƟons of the NominaƟng CommiƩee except that a name may be placed on the ballot if presented by peƟƟon of at least 15 percent of the acƟve membership in good standing and presented to the Secretary at least 21 days before the annual elecƟon meeƟng. SecƟon 6.

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Official ballots will be used for elecƟon of office and voƟng on certain proposals. The ballots for elecƟon shall contain the names of the candidates officially nominated, the offices to which they have been nominated, and the date and Ɵme of the elecƟon meeƟng. Ballots for proposals shall contain the exact and complete wording of the proposal. The Secretary shall prepare and send an official ballot to each member in good standing at least ten days prior to the meeƟng at which such elecƟon or voƟng is to be held. Two envelopes will be sent with each official ballot; (a)a plain, inner envelope with no idenƟfying marks, and (b) an outer envelope pre- addressed to the Secretary with a place for the member’s name and roll number in the upper leŌ hand corner. The member must seal his/her ballot in the plain, inner envelope, then enclose it in the official outer envelope, marked with his/her name and number before the start of the elecƟon meeƟng. SecƟon 7. The Secretary or acƟng Secretary, with the help of two members of the Board of Directors shall check the name appearing on the outer envelope to determine that the member is in good standing. If so, the sealed ballot will be placed in a container to be delivered to the Teller CommiƩee. SecƟon 8.

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The Teller commiƩee shall be appointed by the Commodore on the day of the elecƟon meeƟng and shall consist of five members in good standing, none of whom is currently an Officer of the Club or on the Board of Directors or a candidate for office. The Commodore shall appoint a CommiƩee Chairman and apprise the Teller CommiƩee of its duƟes and responsibiliƟes, including the posiƟons to be filled, Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Rear- Commodore and three Directors, plus any incomplete terms to be filled, along with the method of tabulaƟng the ballots. SecƟon 9. The Teller CommiƩee shall tabulate the ballots during the business meeƟng and the Chairman of the CommiƩee shall then announce the tabulaƟon results of the elecƟon to the membership, including the name, number of votes received by the winners, office to which elected and length of term, where applicable. SecƟon 10. A recount of the ballots may be requested by any candidate or his duly appointed proxy, also a recount of a proposal may be requested by any member in good standing, prior to disposal of the ballots. Such request must be made immediately and such recount may be witnessed by any one Flag Officer, if so requested by the candidate or proxy. SecƟon 11.

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In the case of a vacancy of the Board of Directors, the Board shall, at their next regular meeƟng, or a special meeƟng called for that purpose, nominate and elect an eligible member to hold office unƟl the next annual elecƟon meeƟng. The vacated office shall then be filled for the balance of the original term by elecƟon in accordance with the applicable provisions stated in ArƟcles IV, VI, and VII herein. Vacancy in a Flag Office shall be filled as follows (at the next regular Board meeƟng, or a special meeƟng called for that purpose, following such vacancy): All Officers below the vacated posiƟon will assume the next higher office for the compleƟon of the term. The offices of Rear- Commodore and Vice- Commodore may be merged or an eligible member may, at the discreƟon of the Board of Directors, be appointed to the office of Rear-Commodore unƟl the next annual elecƟon. An appointed officer shall not accede to higher office by being placed unopposed on the ballot at said elecƟon. SecƟon 12. All meeƟngs shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order. Special membership meeƟngs may be called by the Commodore, the Board of Directors, or upon wriƩen peƟƟon signed by at least 15 percent of the members in good standing. The Ɵme and place

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for holding such meeƟng, if called by the Commodore or Board of Directors, shall be designated by the Board of Directors and, if peƟƟoned for by members of the Club, at such Ɵme and place as shall be designated in such peƟƟon provided, however, noƟce as hereinaŌer required shall be given in any event. NoƟce in wriƟng shall be issued by the Secretary for all regular and special membership meeƟngs at least ten days prior to the date of any such meeƟng. NoƟce of special membership meeƟngs shall specify the objects of the meeƟng and no maƩers other than those specified shall be A general membership meeƟng shall be held during the months of May, August or September, and October, at which Ɵme it shall be the duty of the Board of Directors and all CommiƩee Chairmen to report to the members on the progress to date, and plans for the Club’s acƟviƟes. ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES SecƟon 1. Commodore. A. Responsible for the overall management of the Club, sets the annual agenda (schedule of events) including prioriƟes for meeƟngs, directors, considered. SecƟon 13.

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appointments

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leaders’

assignments. B. Leads all General Membership, monthly board meeƟngs seƫng the agenda and prioriƟes uƟlizing Roberts Rules as a governance tool. C. Promote and develop increased Club membership by hosƟng other affiliated clubs, aƩend ABYA, ILYA and other yachƟng associaƟon funcƟons promoƟng NCYC and goodwill. D. Ensure the planning and budgeƟng for the future is carried out in accordance with the wishes of the members. E. Be visible and available to listen and address Member’s issues in a Ɵmely manner. Use a “Management by Wandering Around” approach seeking membership feedback and input. F. To sign or countersign checks with one of the following: Vice- Commodore, Treasurer. G. Demonstrates good working knowledge of the By laws, policies, and the duƟes of all Directors, office holders and subcommiƩees. SecƟon 2. Vice-Commodore.

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A. Assist the Commodore in the overall administraƟon of the Club and act in the absence of the Commodore as necessary. B. Serve on the Board of Directors with the general responsibiliƟes of Board members and in accordance with Board policies and procedures. C. To serve as coordinator of all acƟviƟes of chairmen of commiƩees assigned to report to the Vice Commodore by the Commodore. D. May sign or countersign checks with one of the following: Commodore. E. Assist TransportaƟon, Harbor & Grounds and Clubhouse Directors with planning, budgeƟng, and operaƟons, as set forth in Board Policies and Procedures. F. At the September Board of Directors meeƟng, present for consideraƟon, a list of capital projects to be completed the following year. Apart from an emergency, the list shall be created from projects idenƟfied on the Forward Planning CommiƩee’s previous or current year Five Year and Ten-Year Plan. SecƟon 3. Rear-Commodore.

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A. Assist the Commodore and Vice Commodore in the overall administraƟon of the Club and act in the absence of Commodore and Vice Commodore. B. Serve on the Board of Directors, with the general responsibiliƟes of Board members in accordance with Board Policies and Procedures. C. To serve as coordinator of all acƟviƟes as Chairman of Forward Planning CommiƩee and other commiƩees assigned by the Commodore and Vice Commodore. D. Assist Supplies, PublicaƟons and AcƟvity Directors with planning, budgeƟng and operaƟons, as set forth in Board Policies and Procedures. SecƟon 4. Fleet Captain and or Safety Officer. A. To plan all Club boaƟng acƟviƟes. B. To report any safety violaƟons to the officer in command. SecƟon 5. Board of Directors. A. Shall have the enƟre control and management of the business, property, and all affairs of the Club, and are responsible for the enforcement of the By-Laws. All interpretaƟons of the By- Laws, where necessary, shall be the sole responsibility of the Board of Directors. It is

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also empowered to make spelling correcƟons to the By-Laws without general membership approval. B. Appoint qualified delegates for one year to any associaƟon to which the Club may be enƟtled to representaƟon. C. Review and approve applicaƟons for membership in the Club and accept resignaƟons. They shall have full power to expel, suspend and reinstate members. All resignaƟons must be in wriƟng. D. Appoint for one year all such commiƩees as they shall deem necessary for management of the clubhouse, properƟes, and dockage, except as otherwise provided herein. E. Appoint a Youth AcƟviƟes Chairman. F. To hold at least one meeƟng each month at a regular fixed Ɵme. Special meeƟngs may be called upon wriƩen request to the Commodore by three members of the Board of Directors. G. Seven members of the Board shall consƟtute a quorum, including at least one Flag Officer. H. A Board member who shall absent himself from three consecuƟve monthly meeƟngs of the Board, unless he shall have previously obtained permission from the Board to do so, or shall present at the next monthly

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meeƟng an excuse for his absence saƟsfactory to the majority of the Board present, shall automaƟcally cease to be a member thereof. I. They shall cause to be examined the financial accounts of the Club within 90 days aŌer the closing of the Club's fiscal year. Such examinaƟon shall be conducted by an independent accounƟng firm appointed by the Board of Directors. The scope of the examinaƟon shall be a Review as defined by the American InsƟtute of CerƟfied Public Accountants. The accountant's report for the prior year Review shall be presented at the general membership meeƟng held during the month of May. J. They shall amend the By-Laws as deemed necessary, subject to approval of the membership as outlined in ArƟcle XI of this document. K. To approve all contracts entered into on behalf of the Club. SecƟon 6. Secretary. A. To keep records of the proceedings of all membership meeƟngs and meeƟngs of the Board of Directors, with names of all present.

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To keep correct roll of all members as reported by the Membership Chairman.

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To sign all Club idenƟficaƟon cards.

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To record commiƩee appointments.

E.

To conduct all official correspondence of the Club and, if not iniƟated by the Secretary, to obtain a file copy of same from the iniƟaƟng Officer or Director. Shall be an ex-officio member of all commiƩees, either elected or appointed. To file all documents, records, reports and communicaƟons connected with the business of the Club. Shall noƟfy all members of all general meeƟngs and elecƟon at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of said meeƟng or elecƟon. Shall turn over to a successor, promptly upon reƟrement from office, all records, accounts, supplies and funds belonging to the Club.

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H.

I.

SecƟon 7. Treasurer. A.

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shall have had prior authorizaƟon from the Board of Directors. Keep cash accounts current, reconciled, and preserve and maintain proper voucher files and supporƟng documentaƟon for all payments from and charges to each such bank account. Prepare and present monthly cash basis financial statements to the Board of Directors and make available for membership review the same such informaƟon on the Club’s official Website. Inform the Board of Directors of any financial irregulariƟes idenƟfied in the Club’s financial affairs and ensure proper financial controls are maintained. Prepare and file with the proper regulatory authority all financial returns, reports, forms, etc. as required including: 1. Monthly State Sales and Use Taxes. 2. Annual Federal Tax 990 Return. 3. Ad Valorem and Personal Property Taxes.

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4.

Michigan Liquor Control Commission License renewal and audit.

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State Charitable Gaming License

F.

Prepare and present financial reports or other similar maƩers as required by the Board of Directors or Flag Officers including projected operaƟng and improvement budget at any special or general membership meeƟng. Authorized to cosign checks with either the Commodore or Vice-Commodore. In order to make Ɵmely deposits and withdrawals, an outgoing Treasurer shall promptly obtain and present for use from all Club depositories, transfer of signatory approval forms to the newly elected officers. Outgoing Treasurer shall promptly turn over to a successor all records, accounts, supplies, and funds belonging to the Club.

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H.

I.

SecƟon 9. Delegates. To report to the Board of Directors the results of all

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The Forward Planning CommiƩee shall be composed of six members, the Club Secretary, and the Rear-Commodore. Each member appointee, shall be appointed for a three year term, except for the year 2001 where the Board of Directors shall appoint, at the January Board of Directors meeƟng, six members to the Forward Planning CommiƩee, two for a three-year term, two for a two-year term and two for a one-year term. The Board of Directors aŌer 2001, shall, at the January Board of Directors meeƟng appoint two replacement members to the Forward Planning CommiƩee. In the case of a member resignaƟon, the Board of Directors shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the open term. The Forward Planning CommiƩee shall be responsible for the development of a “Five year and Ten-year Plan” to guide the Board in future Club projects and maintaining conƟnuity with current programs. The Forward Planning CommiƩee shall hold at least three meeƟngs before presenƟng their plans for consideraƟon at the September Board of Directors meeƟng for approval. The Rear Commodore shall present the approved “Five and Ten year” plan at the October General Membership meeƟng.

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ARTICLE X. BURGEE None other than vessels registered with the Fleet Captain, in commission, and not chartered to non- members, and under the command of a Club member, shall have the privilege of flying the Club burgee. The Club burgee of the North Channel Yacht Club cannot be changed in color or graphic design. Burgee descripƟon consists of four colors with a white field using black leƩers along with a red border on top and blue border on boƩom. Other use of the burgee when applied to apparel, hats or patches, sewn appliqué or embroidery sewn as part of garment, when in more than one color, must follow color and graphic design. PrinƟng in one color must follow graphic design and prinƟng in full color must follow both color and graphic design. For design layout, reference Club records. ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS Any amendment to the By-Laws proposed by the membership shall be submiƩed in wriƟng to the Board of Directors at any meeƟng and if accompanied by peƟƟon of 15 percent of members in good standing, shall be included in the call for the annual meeƟng or any special meeƟng of the Club called for that purpose. VoƟng for amendments

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shall be by the official ballot method as provided in ArƟcle VII, SecƟon 6 of these By-Laws, and must be approved by two-thirds of the members voƟng in order to be adopted. Upon such vote, the proposed amendment shall become a part of the By-Laws. ARTICLE XII. SALE OF CLUB ASSETS Assets such as furniture, plants and equipment owned by the Club, which have prudently been determined to be no longer used and useful, may be sold or otherwise disposed of with the approval of the Commodore provided that its market value is less than $200.00. The approval of the Board of Directors is required for any asset sales greater than $200.00 of market value but equal to or less than $5,000.00. All sales and disposals in excess of $5,000.00, except significant real estate sales, shall be approved by a vote of the membership at a General Membership MeeƟng. Significant real estate sales shall be approved by the official ballot method as provided in ArƟcle VII, SecƟons 6 & 10 of these By-Laws and must be approved by two-thirds of the members voƟng. Significant real estate sales are defined as a sale of real property assets that make up 20% or more of the Club’s total booked assets. The Treasurer will be responsible for determining the appropriate market value or booked asset value for applicaƟon of the required approval level.

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