October 2023 Beacon

North Channel Yacht Club October 2023 Beacon

From The Flag Well, another successful season is now officially in the books!! The final preparations to close the club went very smoothly thanks to all the help from our members. She is buttoned up safe and sound for the winter. We think this was a great season at NCYC, and as the flag, we know it is not us but the board and members who make everything possible here. So, to all of you who put in your required time, we say thank you. A very special thank you to so many of you, (way too many to mention here), who went over and above the minimum requirements to keep this club going strong. A special thank you to the First Mates, and Ancient Mariners for the work they do and the donations they have made to the club. We hope you made and have a bunch of new memories from NCYC 2023. As a flag, we know that a successful year is one where our members enjoy the season and as a flag and board, we move the club forward in a positive way. With the new Seawall, Walkways, Garage, Walk-In Cooler, Point of Sale System, Fixing the WiFi and, adding outdoor cameras we hope you agree that we accomplished our goals. Again, thank you for all you do, Your Flag,

Brian Fringer

P/C Rick Romatz

Bill Burkhardt

Commodore

Vice Commodore

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A Message from Chaplain Mark Javery

CHAPLAIN NOTES OCTOBER 2023

Please keep P/C William Bauer in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers at home. He had been hospitalized at Troy Beaumont where he was treated for several ailments.

As always remain in prayer for those in our NCYC family who continue their journeys with chronic illnesses.

A praise item to report is that P/C Denise Huntley related to me this week, that although her treatment still has a long road ahead, that she was coping better with the side effects. Prayer matters…… General George S Patton even acknowledged this when he stated during World War 2, “Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight; and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayer.” Thankfully he also believed in strength and the warrior to overcome evil and the rest is history. I had a beautiful autumn poem lined up to share but with all the distress going on in our world I felt like I should share more. Lately I have had a few students wanting to talk about feeling hopeless. They feel that it doesn’t matter if they graduate or not as the world seems to be destined for oblivion. I thank God for the opportunity to share with them and I

remind them that history is full of wars and disasters, natural and man made, that have taken many lives, brought down civilizations, bringing many changes to people’s lives. Some of the changes are for the worse and some surprisingly for the better. From a biblical perspective these things are the result of living in a fallen world. But also, from a biblical perspective they are the pains of a world awaiting redemption by its Creator (Romans 8:18-25). I share that the peace I have is through my faith in God. Yes, God allows these events and many argue God cannot exist in light of so much suffering. I don’t argue that these events aren’t part of his will or are a judgment against this world. The bible is clear that God is sovereign over all, the good and the "bad things.” Who are we to assume to know what God should allow to accomplish his good and wise purposes. The most common command in the Bible is “do not be afraid.” God has not abandoned his creation; he remains engaged in our circumstances and hearts if we allow him in. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you: my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

First Mates Mention October 2023

First Mates General Membership On Saturday, October 7 th was our last meeting of the year on the island. (BOOooo!) We had a good turn out and want to thank everyone for voting. The members would like to congratulate the following ladies that will be on the First Mates Board for 2024:

President: Susan Burkardht Vice President: Colleen Hall

Corresponding Secretary: Tracy Richey Recording Secretary: Nicole Frederiksen Treasurer: Rachel Fringer Past President: Charrae Trocki

NOTE: 2024 President Susan Burkardht will announce her appointments for next year, very soon.

President’s Charity: First Mates President, Charrae Trocki and First Mates Vice President, Susan Burkardht want to thank everyone for supporting the residents that live at Martha T. Berry Medical Facility with the donations towards this charity.

Colleen Hall will still collect those returnable can/bottles. You can call her and make arrangements for Colleen to pick them up for you. Please remember that all of the money will go back to the club! (586-536-4220)

December is right around the corner…..

First Mates Christmas Party :

Will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Tina’s Country House.

Shannon is finishing up on the final details with Tina’s. You can start making your reservations with her and mail your check to

Shannon Nagaj

49586 Regatta

Chesterfield, MI 48047

NOTE: Please make checks out to N.C.Y.C. First Mates for $48.00 We will be looking for donations/baskets for this party. If you would like to donate, please contact Shannon Nagaj, (First Mates Social Director) @ 586-839-5746, email address: shnagaj@yahoo.com and let her know.

Casting off- Elizabeth Trelfa Publicity Director, NCYC First Mates Board of Directors

North Channel Yacht Club Board of Directors - Regular Meeting September 14, 2023

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Call to Order

Commodore Brian Fringer called the meeting to order on September 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held at Your Mother’s Restaurant.

Secretary, Mark Javery

Roll Call

Absent Excused

Present

F LAG O FFICERS Commodore

Brian Fringer Rick Romatz Bill Burkhardt

x x x

Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

D IRECTORS

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

x x x x x x x x

Harbor & Grounds

Terry Steinmacher Philip Maniaci Christa Betts Melissa Winkler

Activities Treasurer

Publications

x

Secretary

Mark Javery Shelley Sweier

Membership

Supplies

Al Douglas

Club House

Bill Frederiksen

P/C Dale Hall

I MMEDIATE P AST C OMMODORE

x

A PPOINTED P OSITIONS Board Recorder

Frank Corcoran

x x

Parliamentarian Fleet Captain

P/C Bill Hendricks

Gary & Michelle Schroka

x

Pledge of Allegiance All.

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion: Christa Betts to approve Minutes from previous Board Meeting. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 2 of 6

Commodore, Brian Fringer

Commodore’s Comments

Brief comments from CMDR. Extended thanks to everyone for helping with Board and Club matters. Reminded everyone of more upcoming events before the season ends.

Vice Commodore, Rick Romatz

Vice Commodore’s Comments

No comments.

Rear Commodore, Bill Burkhardt

Rear Commodore’s Comments

R/C introduced a proposed outline of Board positions duties to help with transition of new Board members.

P/C Dale Hall

ABYA Report

P/C Hall provided a brief summary of upcoming ABYA events.

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NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 3 of 6

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report

NORTH CHANNEL YACHT CLUB Profit & Loss by Class

Aug-23

Jan - July 2023 Year to Date 2023 2023 Budget

Income Activities Clubhouse

$ 19,661.00

$ 16,046.86

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

35,707.86

$ 26,750.00

$ $ $

- - -

$

-

-

$

-

H&G

9,386.00 $

9,386.00

$ 9,350.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 167,350.00 $ 33,000.00

Publications

$

-

-

Supplies

$ 7,804.18

$ 50,772.42

58,576.60 160,125.00 32,586.34

Membership

$

250.00

159,875.00 $

Treasurer

$ 13,052.38

$ 19,533.96

Transportation

$ $

- -

$

-

-

$

-

Flag

$ 14,155.00 $ 269,769.24

14,155.00

$ 17,000.00 $ 374,650.00

Total Revenue

$ 40,767.56

310,536.80

Expenses Activities Clubhouse

$ 13,144.00 $ 6,709.50 $ 5,185.61

$ 10,679.49 $ 31,730.19 $ 23,289.93

23,823.49 38,439.69 28,475.54 6,127.48 51,747.98 7,449.41 83,024.14 1,777.13 20,312.13 261,176.99

$ 19,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 8,950.00 $ 62,450.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 26,000.00 $ 320,000.00 6,600.00 $

H&G

Publications

$

168.25

$

5,959.23

Supplies

$ 4,968.31

$ 46,779.67

Membership

$

-

$

7,449.41

Treasurer

$ 14,507.79 $ (241.73)

$ 68,516.35

Transportation

$

2,018.86

Flag

$

-

$ 20,312.13 $ 216,735.26

Total Expenses

$ 44,441.73

Aug-23

Jan - July 2023 Year to Date 2023 2023 Budget

Commodore Projects Walk-in Garage w/ Cooler

$ $ $ $

409.07

$ 39,723.95 $ 84,564.00 $ 10,640.03

$ $ $ $

40,133.02 84,564.00 10,640.03

$ 25,000.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 123,000.00

Robison Seawall

- - -

Walkways South and West of Boatique

Pedastals

$

-

-

Total Expenses

409.07 $

134,927.98 $

135,337.05 $

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 4 of 6

Treasurer, Christa Betts

Financial Report (cont’d)

North Channel Yacht Club Cash Summary August 2023

December

December

December

August

2020

2021

2022

2023

Fifth Third Bank

$145,900.00 $145,900.00

$245,900.00 $245,900.00

$277,378.83 $277,378.83

$148,924.98 $148,924.98

Total Operating Funds

Cash Reserve Fund

$98,300.00 $244,200.00

$98,300.00 $344,200.00

$126,781.60 $404,160.43

$178,790.43 $327,715.41

Total Cash

NOTES: YTD Commodore Projects $135,337.05 Expenses in the amount of $44,441.73 Income in the amount of $40,767.56 Net loss in the amount of $3,674.17 August Interest Earned $451.30 Cash on Hand $327,715.41

Motion: Terry Steinmacher to approve the financial report. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried

I. CURRENT BUSINESS

Activities Philip Maniaci Philip suggested a review of existing Bar policies should be conducted to clarify various provisions in the policies.

Melissa Winkler

Publications

No report.

Mark Javery

Secretary No report.

Bill Frederiksen

Clubhouse

No report.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 5 of 6

Terry Steinmacher

Harbor & Grounds

No report.

Al Douglas

Supplies

Brief discussion of miscellaneous operational matters.

Tom Lisowski

Transportation

Brief update on various Fin maintenance items.

Shelley Sweier

Membership

Brief review of certain membership matters.

II. OLD BUSINESS

A. Mainland Wells and Winter Storage Fees Increase

Motion made by Terry Steinmacher to increase lease rates and storage rates. Second: Mark Javery. Motion Carried.

New rates, effective January 1, 2024, as follows:

• •

Wells 1 – 6:

$650 per season

Wells 7 – 20: $575 per season

• Storage rates (consistent with boat size for existing rates): • $100 (old rate $50) • $150 (old rate $75) • $200 (old rate $100)

B. Capital Project Update – Treasurer provided a brief status update on cumulative costs of projects.

C. 2024 Budget Update – Treasurer presented proposed 2024 budget for Board approval.

Motion: Philip Maniaci to approve 2024 Budget. Second: R/C Burkhardt. Motion Carried.

D. Pontoon Work Boat – Al Douglas provided a brief update on continuing search.

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 2023 Page 6 of 6

III. NEW BUSINESS

Member of the Month

Diane French, Debbie Siwek ”HI Five” mention for Mike May

Motion: Mark Javery to approve. Second: Philip Maniaci. Motion Carried.

Good of the Order

None

Adjournment 8:59 p.m.

Motion: R/C Burkhardt to adjourn. Second: V/C Romatz. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting

Date and Time: October 12, 2023

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ORDER

NAME

MEMBERSHIP Current Leasee

Mark Busch

2-6 only 2-6 only 2-6 only 2-6 only 2-6 only 2-6 only

1 2 3 4 5 8 9

Debbie Siwek PC Bill Calihan

Senior

Boating Boating

Kevin Rae

Katherina Bowen Boating

PC Rick Romatz

Senior

Mike May

Boating Boating Boating

No to: (1, 19, 20)

Skip Schafer Robert Richey

10

No to (19 & 20)

11 11

Ron Nagaj

Boating Boating

John Caldwell

11 12

Vince Day

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