The Est. 1877 ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB • October 2014 Log

Let’s celebrate a great season! Trophies honor world- and features two richly detailed figureheads on either end of a large oval punchbowl. The trophy class RYC sailors travels in a dovetailed mahogany box, which in itself is an impressive piece of joiner work. The RYC is home to a treasure trove of intricate and 2013 Richardson Cup was won by James Bar- historic trophies, most of which are awarded an- nash, Jr. in competition at Buffalo, NY. nually to winners in our various club racing fleets. These trophies are located in the display cases Our club is currently home to three special tro- to your immediate left and right as you enter the phies earned by members in competitions out- clubhouse. Take a moment to inspect these his- side RYC. toric trophies next time you visit the club.

The Sonar Class World Championship Tro- phy is awarded at the class’ worlds regatta, held every two years. This trophy which was hand Join in as RYC Celebrates the crafted in polished aluminum is a splendid ex- ample of modernist sculpture. The 2013 World 2014 Sailing Season! Championship included teams from five nations, and was won by RYC member Eric Voss with his CUPS ‘N’ FLAGS team of Kurt Voss, Terry Shannon and Jud Smith. Saturday November 8th

The Virginia Brown Inspiration Trophy honors the memory of Virginia Holland Brown, founder of the first Hospice Regatta in Annapolis, Md. The trophy is a traditional silver “tea tray” mounted on Turn to page 6 to read more about the RYC a rosewood base. The trophy is awarded annu- sailing season. ally to the winner of the National Hospice Regat- tas Championship. The 2014 Championship was Also in this issue: won by RYC members Tim Sladden, Eric Voss, • Commodore’s Message Wehrheim and Terry Shannon at St. Pe- • Historical Perspective of the Month tersburg, Florida. • Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

• Upcoming Events The Richardson Trophy was commissioned by • RYC Women’s Association Commodore S. O. Richardson, Jr., of the Toledo • From the Manager’s Office Yacht Club in 1912 for match racing competition • Events Calendar on the Great Lakes. The trophy was made by Tif- fany from Sterling Silver weighing over 3 pounds,

5555 St. Paul Boulevard Rochester, New York 14617 • 585-342-5511 • www.rochesteryc.com The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 2 Log The Gifts and Legacy Committee Chair, Louise Woerner, wishes to thank all the members Commodore’s Message who participated in the endowment survey. We received many helpful comments and were It’s October, and boating encouraged enough by the positive responses activities are beginning to proceed with the planning. The next step is to wind down. We had to solicit input in person from some individuals our last regatta of the who have expressed interest. If you would like to season with the US meet with a committee member to provide ideas, Master Championships please let Louise know. The committee has a on September 11-14. As list on which to follow up before a recommended is typical of Lake Ontario approach can be established. This includes in September, weather resolving some legal issues, developing the conditions were a mix purposes and uses for the fund, and being of everything from dead aware of specific requests of members. Our Club calm to rain with 30 knot Commodore Tom Kankoski has had a long and important history, and this gusts. In any case, thanks to represents an opportunity to carry that legacy Regatta co-chairs Sertl and Bobby Bryant forward into the future. the regatta was a great success. I would also like to thank all those unsung heroes of the Race The Finance Committee has been meeting every Committee which forms the backbone of any week to prepare the 2015 budget which will be successful regatta and racing program. I believe reviewed at the October Board meeting. Those that RYC has one of the best race committees of you who have been reading my monthly letter on the Great Lakes. Many thanks to Teresa may recall that this year’s budget will include a 3 Strout and her team for braving the elements year strategic plan. The largest item in this plan and consistently providing us with well managed is the much needed repair of the sea wall along races all season long. Volunteers are always the south drive. Included in this repair is the welcome, and this year we would also like to purchase and development of additional property develop additional Principle Race Officers. If you south of the sea wall. The project will be complex are interested please contact Teresa or one of the and require proper planning and oversight. Flag Officers. Accordingly, a property development task force was created at the September board meeting to Even though autumn is upon us and the time is develop options, timelines and estimated costs nearing to put our boats away for the season, for the project. This represents a wonderful there is still a lot to do at the club. The last opportunity to significantly improve the quality boating event of the season is the Up the River of our basin, accommodate larger boats and Cruise on October 5 which is a party you don’t increase the value of our club. We will keep you want to miss. Check the Club Calendar for all posted as the plans develop. the other great events that we have coming up in October. That’s all for this month as sadly Beth and I have to prepare Cellamare for haul out. May all your Past Commodore Keith Burhans is chairing landfalls be planned. the Nominating Committee and their recommendations will be forthcoming very soon. Quote of the month: “Some guy hit my fender, The election of new Officers and Directors will and I told him, ‘Be fruitful and multiply,’ but not in culminate at the Annual Meeting on December those words.” Woody Allen 11. Please join us that night to thank the outgoing Officers and Directors and to welcome the new For this month’s historical perspective see slate. the following page. Looks like the 1977 Up the River Cruise was a success. The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 3 Log

Historical Perspective of the Month

Safety Citation Received RYC RAFT PARTY COMPLETES SEASON by Walter F. Chappelle Jr. easier than taking it home and much more fun. know that there are only 250 boat owners out of The high gorge wall 556 members. Another sign of Fall-the throbbing of marine engines as they propel sleek yachts up the assured a calm anchorage and protection from The non-boat owners are in the Club because of lower Genesee gorge to Veterans Memorial chilly Fall winds. The bridge echo made interest- an interest in . They like the atmosphere Bridge. The sails that looked bird-like on the lake ing sport. of it, but find it inconvenient to own a yacht. For last Summer are now burled. A little remaining these, wandering about the docks and lagoon, warmth from the retreating sun penetrates the Some still do that after the last race, but it was viewing so large an array of yachts is real fun. crisp Fall air. such fun that the party was enlarged and ad- vanced to better the chance for good weather. There also were special regattas for Sxxx and As they turn back down river under the bridge, Star racing sail boats. A highlight of the year was sailors try the resounding echo thrown back by After the party, fleet members returned to the the award of a citation for water safety presented bridge arches from ship’s horn and sharp calls. club house for a roast beef on kimmelwick and by the Water Society Committee. Safety Council Finally, the 24 yachts both sail and motor, “raft beer dinner. There was also dancing to the of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. up” for a cocktail party in the river turning basin sounds of the big bands. No tragedy has beset the Club for as long as this near the old Coburg ferry docks. writer can remember. The raft party also capped the Centennial year With yachts locked beam to beam, everyone program of the RYC. It started with a big Centen- “It was all great fun!” said Commodore Robert R. goes yacht hopping from one boat to another. nial Ball on the Memorial Day weekend. Other Rae.” But, next year we are just going to relax They visit and try a vast array of refreshments. events included special seminars on yacht racing and enjoy boating” And, so the Club approaches This is the final event as a fleet of the waning and boating. haul-out time and the long Winter wait for another boating season. launching next Spring. Other yachting organizations held their regattas All of this started 53 years ago. Then yachts, at RYC in honor of the special year. The Lake after the last race, cruised up the river to raft up Yacht Racing Association Regatta was the big- for one giant, last party that consumed remaining gest. At times the Club was a forest of masts as food and drink aboard before hauling out. It was yachts moored in every conceivable spot. Few The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 4 Log To Surviving Spouse: RYC Board of Directors Meeting Highlights September 18, 2014 Marilyn Fingar (1 yr. Surviving spouse privileges) Call to Order: Commodore Kankoski called the To leave of Absence: meeting to order at 19:22 hours. Catherine Mahaney (Resident 10/11) Reports of Officers: To Resignation: Commodore: Commodore Kankoski asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Benn O’Brien, Timothy Glasow (Non Resident) who passed away on August 26. Timothy Higgens (Non Resident) Treasurer: Treasurer Maurer reported on finances for William Wishart (Ancient Mariner) the month: Brian Hegedorn (Resident) August was the Club’s fifth consecutive month of profitability. Club revenue and operating expenses Current census: 372 members came in on plan with ala carte revenue a little below plan but private party revenue more than offsetting. Marketing:Bob Kahn reported: that on August 24th At the end of August the Club’s cash position has the club hosted the Rochester Young Professionals grown and is three times higher than just 12 months (RYP) for an afternoon on the water to learn some ago (great job by all). The finance committee has basics of sailing. 44 RYP members attended the begun the 2015 budgeting process and will be event. Moby Burton, Bob Castle, Dawn Shumway and meeting weekly. We plan to present our 2015 Bud Webb shared their passion for sailing and made recommended budget to the Board by mid October. the experience fun for everyone! Club Manager: Mary Smith presented a summary of a A Survey and Focus Group Summary of Results is series of upcoming events. More details are available scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 PM. in the LOG. Committees Reporting to the Commodore Membership: Betsy Lawless announced the following Finance: Treasurer Maurer reported that the membership changes: budgeting process for 2015 is underway New Members Elected: Past Commodore: Past Commodore Burhans reported Ron Clarridge (Resident) that a nominating committee has been formed and it Todd VanderVen (Resident) is developing a new slate of directors for 2015 Amie Hoefnagel (Resident) Committees Reporting to the Vice Commodore To be Posted: Junior Sail Instruction: Jimmy Carminati reported Killian Corbishley (Student) that they are in the 2nd week of high school sailing. Participation in junior sailing has been a bit light this To Resident: year; many of the prior participants are aging out. He is working with Bob Kahn to find ways to better Sean Flaherty (Associate) market the programs. Jason Curtis (Associate) Tim Spezzano (Associate) (continued) The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 5 Log

RYC will host the MASA (Mid-Atlantic Sailing Yacht & Harbor: Rear Commodore Peck reported that Association) Team Racing Championship on October they are preparing to haul boats for the winter. All 25 & 26. of the space in the barn has been reserved. They are working on a plan to collect recyclable bottles and Beginning next year, he is planning to implement an online race registration system (“Checklick”), which cans will replace the current Jonas system used for Junior Meeting adjourned at 20:18 hours. and adult racing. It’s application was developed in a joint effort with Karen Servis. The new system will be Respectfully submitted, simpler to use and will automatically populate known Bill Delaney, Corresponding Secretary information.

He plans to certify several new instructors for the Eight Bells in honor of our power boating course. He will require all those interested in becoming a sail instructor to take that RYC Member course before taking the sailing instructor course. Benn Stephen O’Brien He plans to recommend that users of RYC power passed away boats (including members of the race committee) be required to take that course. Vice Commodore Tuesday August 26, 2014 Hufsmith said that US Sailing will give RYC an RYC Member since 1961 equipment grant of $6,000 for our commitment to the program.

Regattas: Mark Sertl reported for Cory Sertl that 90 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SUMMARY boats participated in the Laser Regatta. They were September 18, 2014 caught in a line squall with 20-30 knot winds and Resident 318 Associate 12 driving rain, but everything ended well. The regatta showed a profit of several thousand dollars. Non Resident 86 Ancient Mariner 42

Vice Commodore Hufsmith reported that the Student 3 Surviving Spouse 18 Richardson Cup regatta has been cancelled. She also Privileges 38 Executive Mariner 1 reported receipt of a late request to host the Opti National Regatta next July, but RYC declined because of schedule conflicts and the size of the regatta. Total Active Membership 518 Leave of Absence 16 Military Leave 0 Committees Reporting to the Rear Commodore Total Inactive Membership 16 Facilities:Tom Hiebler reported that they had installed a new ramp and some existing ramps were repaired. When they replaced tires on the hoist, they also repaired the bearings. They replaced a water “Thank you” to all that contributed to heater core at a cost of $1100 plus shipping. They October’s Log; Donna Faust, Tim Sladden, lowered the pool level to repair a few filter leaks. Betsy Lawless, Jimmy Carminati, Natalie Steo, They sealed the roof over the service department. Peter Britton & Rick Sullivan. Looking foward They are repairing a section of wood rot on the to receiving more articles and pictures in the clubhouse. coming months! The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 6 Log

(The RYC Sailing Season Continued from front page) Our league sends the top two schools to sail in the MASSA Fleet Racing Championships in JR SAILING UPDATE southern Maryland on October 18-19. The Irond- equoit Sailing Team and Mercy/McQuaid Sailing Team took 1st and 2nd place and will be traveling to that event. Then the top 6 schools at the MAS- SA Fleet Race Championships qualify for the ACC’s in New Jersey on November 18-19! Let’s hope we can send a team!

On October 24th-25th we will be hosting the MAS- SA Team Race Championships. Ten of the best high school team racing teams will be competing here. Team racing is a lot of fun to watch! If you are interested, come on down and check it out!

From Left: Peter Steo, Derek Olney, Emma Mendenhall & Rhys Daunton from West Irondequoit Interscholastic Sailng Association (ISSA) Summer sailing has come to an end, but our high Keelboat Invitational school sailing program is just getting started!! The Mercy/McQuaid Sailing team will be attempt- ing to qualify for the ISSA Keelboat Invitational Our Fall season of high school sailing is always this season. This regatta is held in Sonars in St. one of my favorite seasons. The water is still Petersburg Florida on November 21-23. I believe warm, the breeze is perfect, and we have a with the team’s Sonar experience we have a loaded regatta schedule. This year we have an good chance of doing well at this event! amazing group of kids. Some are brand new to sailing, and some will be competing with the top High School Sailors Up for the Challenge high school sailing teams in the country! We are really excited at the progress our high school sailors have made. Keep an eye out for Mid-Atlantic Sailing Association (MASSA) us! We race every Wednesday in the river out in Fleet Racing Championship front of the Yacht Club. Also be on the lookout for Last weekend the Rochester Yacht Club hosted other events we will be participating in/hosting. our league elimination regatta to see what two schools would qualify to sail in the Mid-Atlantic We have an impressive and growing high school Sailing Association Fleet Racing Championships. sailing group at the Rochester Yacht Club. I am We had 6 high schools sailing including two extremely proud of the young sailors that come schools from Buffalo, NY. out of our program. We have a packed full sched- They were- ule and a big season ahead of us. Be sure to -Mercy/McQuaid High School keep a look out for our progress at these events! -Irondequoit High School Thank you for all of your support! -Webster Thomas High School Jimmy Carminati, Youth Sailing Director -Pittsford High School -City Honors (Buffalo) -Buffalo Seminary The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 7 Log

Cressy Cup September 13th & 14th, 2014 Morton Starr Cressy, Jr. was a 1927 Oyster Bay, NY of the United States Naval Academy and an avid sailor. The Cressy Trophy was presented to the Naval Academy by his wife in his memory. The Cressy Trophy Regatta was originally a multi- division invitational high school regatta sailed in 420s and Lasers, hosted by USNA since 1979, sometimes in conjunction with the ISSA Mallory Trophy Regatta. The Deed of Gift was changed in 1985 to re- dedicate the Cressy Trophy as the National High School Singlehanded Championship trophy, sailed in Lasers. Since 1990, it has been recog- nized by the Interscholastic Yacht Racing Asso- ciation, now the Interscholastic Sailing Associa- tion (ISSA), as the ISSA National Singlehanded From Left: Connor Shumway, John Lawless, Peter McMillan, Ava Esquier and Nick Lyons Championship. Competition now rotates annually among the several ISSA districts, in the Fall of The weekend of September 13th was a busy the preceding calendar year. weekend for many club members. The club was hosting the Laser Masters. A group was headed to Connecticut for the Kirby Cup and 5 of our Kirby Cup Team Race youth sailors headed to Oyster Bay, New York for the Cressy Cup. Ava Esquier, John Lawless, Nick Invitational Regatta Sonar Team Race Championship Lyons, Peter McMillan and Conner Shumway all raced in the Cressy Cup representing the Roch- September 13-14, 2014 ester Yacht Club. Noroton YC, Darien, CT Eleven RYC sailors made the trip in September The kids were housed by member’s friends and to represent RYC in the Kirby Cup team race met many new sailors. Our Club was represented sailed in Sonars. This was our first time at the very well with Ava Esquier taking the top spot for Kirby Cup. Noroton YC did a great job with club boats. They loaded up the car and towed 5 12 borrowed Sonars available to keep the rac- Lasers to the regatta. ing moving. We were able to complete 3 round robins in very different conditions over the course RYC member, Amy Moran, came out of retire- of the weekend. Current was a major factor as ment and volunteered to drive the kids to and usual on the Sound which did put us at a dis- from the regatta. Amy use to drive kids to regat- advantage. An unusual race course was also a tas when Merritt was in high school sailing but challenge for us. she graciously offered to take the kids for the weekend. A big thanks to Amy for going above RYC ended up 4th (so close to 3rd!) behind New and beyond for the club and for our high school York YC, Noroton YC, and Vineyard Haven YC. sailing kids. That’s dedication and a good friend!!! Marblehead was 5th and Seawanhaka YC was 6th. We had some great team work and as al- ways learned a lot. (continued) The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 8 Log A big thanks to Eric Voss who organized our reg- Conditions were typical of Lake Ontario in Sep- istration, logistics, and housing. tember with a cold front sweeping through on Thursday’s practice day and leaving a nice 4 foot Participating were: lump to greet the fleet in diminishing winds for Eric Voss (Team Captain) Friday’s 12 noon start. Karen Sladden Terry Shannon Rick Sullivan

Jim Barnash Chris Dorsey Mark Lawless Day 2- races 5 & 6 dished up an epic line squall Eric Snavely from the west with white out rain and winds at 30+ knots. Many a race committee wouldn’t have Jeff Sullivan pushed through but the Laser veterans loved it Donna Faust and allowed the best all around sailors to rise to Joe Steo the top. The safety patrol – Nancy Britton, Doug Kevin Gillman (former RYC crew now in CT) Faust and Jenny Norton-Rosenbauer went into action and kept all the sailors and their equipment Read more at: Scuttlebutt Sailing News safe in some serious gear busting conditions. US Laser Master Championships It was a day no one will ever forget and the bar Rochester Yacht Club hosted the US Laser Mas- stories got more animated as dinner wound down ter Championships in September with kudos to a and the WillyBilly’s band got those sore bodies job well done from across the nation. dancing in the Burgee Bar. The race featured 90 time-tested competitors Mary Smith and staff stayed flexible as all regat- from all across the East coast, Canada, West tas require and served buffets, cookouts, break- coast and a lone Aussie. Laser Masters start at fasts and beer throughout the long weekend for age 35 and many were in their 60’s and 70’s. The the hungry sailors. fleet was split into Standard and Radial sails with Awards were well attended thanks to Cory Sertl’s trophies by divisions of Apprentice (35-44 years excellent picks for all the divisions. old), Master (45-54 years old), Grand Master (55- 64 years old) and Great Grand Master (65+). RYC sailors did the membership proud with Kris Werner taking 13th overall within the tricky Mas- Regatta Chairman – Bobby Bryant and co-chair ters age handicapping system and 3rd in the su- Mark Sertl assembled a small yet nimble commit- per fast Apprentice Master Standard sail division, tee to make the event the usual excellent sailing Bobby Bryant scored a 2nd in the Great Grand and social experience the RYC is famous for; and Master Radial division, and Mark Sertl grabbed probably a bit more luxurious than usual for the 8th in the deep Grand Master Standard division. “sand in the toes” Laser Masters tribe. These events cannot take place without the The logistics of facilities, registration, scoring, generosity of sponsors and contributors which dolly helpers, shore activities and finances were included the Shumway Foundation, Annapolis expertly handled by - Lynda Bryant, Peter Cucci, Performance Sailing, West Marine, Dynamic Dol- Peter Britton, Miles Bliss, Dan Peck and Dan lies and the Laser Training Center, Cabarete. Hollands. PRO Hank Stuart and his team did an outstanding job of accurate mark placement, wind readings and fair racing. The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 9 Log ROCHESTER COMMUNITY all the supporters who helped aide them increase their scholarship fund, donate money to the pur- BOATING CASINO NIGHT chase of 420 sails, as well as other future submit- ted requests. Also, thank you to the RYC Staff! On a gorgeous September night, Rochester Community Boating hosted a well attended Ca- sino Night at the Club. The guests enjoyed lively Please mark you calendar for their next event activity on and off the water, as the youth sailors on January 25, which will be held on the slopes showed their sailing skills with the challenge of of Hunt Hollow. All skiers and non-skiers are wel- light breeze and under the tents casino tables come for a late afternoon of fun. Keep an eye out and a DJ provided endless entertainment for all for more details to follow! who attended. RCB would like to sincerely thank The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 10 Log Southern Wines & Spirits Upcoming Events Wine Tasting! Thursday October 9th 6:00 - 8:00 pm Bar Area Look forward to tasting several new wines along KIDS NIGHT with wines from our very own wine list with Matt Friday October 3rd Ruberti. Family Night Out! Supervised play upstairs. Invite your friends and let us entertain the kids! Board games, the Wii, PRIME RIB Special Night fun toys, bounce house and much more! Saturday October 18th & Saturday November 29th Once a month grab your spouse, family, A kids buffet is provided with their favorites; Fresh or plan a special event and treat them to Chef Fruit, Applesauce, Pasta with Butter, Chicken George’s slow roasted Prime Rib. Sure to be a Fingers, Grilled Cheese. 7.95/each, crowd pleaser! 3 and Under eat Free. Reservations Requested. Click here for ONLINE reservations

Annual Fall Cruise “UP THE RIVER” Sunday October 5th 2013’s Cruise was so much fun! Don’t miss this years. Be under way to meet the 2:00 Bridge Lift SPANISH WINE PAIRING DINNER Raft - off at Turning Point Saturday October 25th while enjoying the music Experience Wines from Spain, Music with Marco of Teagan Ward! Amadio and a Tango Lesson from Tom Kelly. If Return to RYC for our warm Chili and Smoked you haven’t been at one of RYC’s Wine Dinners, Seafood Chowder Bar with all the extras, or enjoy this is the one to attend! Wines to include: Gava, a delicious entree from the Menu. Albarino, Garnacha, & Rioja. Reservations Required

FALL MEMBER SOCIAL Presentation of RYC Survey and Focus Groups Results with Band “Soul Circus” Saturday November 1st Wednesday, October 8th at 7 pm Treat your friends to a “night on the town”! Please join us for a presentation of our survey Pasta Station, Desserts and Dancing and focus groups results. The meeting will be upstairs in the Conewago Room.Your participa- tion is very important to our club. Childcare will be FALL CLUB BRUNCH available! Sunday November 2nd The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 11 Log

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT! MAKE AND TAKE EVENT “GOURMET GIFTS TO GO” Thursday November 13th The ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB Page 12 Log Our next Wine and Food Pairing Dinner will be on Saturday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Please join us From the Manager’s Office for another food- and- wine synergy and learn about basic wine and food matching. An exquisite din- Dear Members, ner will be prepared for you by Chef George and his culinary team and wines selected by Wine Enthusiast, It has been a very busy sea- Past Commodore Charlie Ross. This dinner will fea- son for us this year in the ture Spanish Wines and will include Gava, Albarino, clubhouse. The J-70 regatta, Garnacha, and Rioja. Enjoy music by Spanish guitar- Junior Olympics, Laser Master ist Marco Amadio and finish the evening by learning Regatta and a variety of private the Tango from Tom Kelly. Reservations can be made parties all added to the success on-line or by calling the club at 342-5511 ext 33. of the summer. Parent and Grandparents, don’t the miss bringing Much time has been spent your little ones to “Kid’s Halloween Carnival”, Sun- recently working on the 2015 Mary B. Smith, CCM day, October 26th from 3 -5 p.m. This fun kid’s event budget. The finance commit- Club Manager is a specialty of the Club’s Women’s Association. tee has taken a new approach They provide kids games and prizes, DJ and dancing to budgeting this year. The club, which is now debt with a Pasta dinner and Sundae bar to follow. Reser- free, has a three year plan that defines its financial vations are requested. goals. Meeting these goals will put the club in a very healthy position and keep it on track with the Club’s Mark your calendar for our next Member Social, No- long range plan. If you are interested in learning more vember 1st. The band “Soul Circus” will play in the bar about the direction of the club please feel free to at- area. We will feature a Pasta Station with a variety of tend the open board meetings, which fall on the third ingredients that will be made to order, a salad station Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Club’s an- and dessert. Enjoy the company of familiar fellow nual meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11 members and meet some new ones or bring your at 6:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. friends. Marketing Manager, Bob Kahn and Member- ship Director, Betsy Lawless will be here to socialize The Annual is going to be held “Up the River” cruise and answer questions. Sunday, October 5th. Everyone gathers to go up the river in your boat or another member’s boat, view We are always in the market for new events. If you the leaves, and enjoy cocktails and music with fellow would like to host an event or you know of someone members. The boats leave the dock in time to make looking for a venue please recommend our club. We the 2:00 p.m. O’Rourke bridge lift and arrive back at have hosted a variety of events including a number of the club around 5:00 p.m. Music will be provided by weddings over the course of the year and next year Teagan Ward, one of our favorites from summer on we would like to add some week day events with a the deck. If you would like to participate please call target on business seminars. Our Conewago room is Linda our receptionist at the club at 342-5511 ext 10. underutilized during the winter months and would like to change that, but we need your help. Since we are a th, marketing manager, Bob Wednesday, October 8 private club and cannot advertise; our advertising has Kahn and membership director, Betsy Lawless will be to be word of mouth. Please pass this along and we presenting the results of the focus groups and survey. would be happy to accommodate you, your business Please join them as they share their input and follow or your hosted guest. Please contact our banquet co- up on your comments and concerns. ordinator, Meghan Smith at 342-5511 ext 21 to check Our October Prime Rib night will be Saturday, the available dates. th. If you enjoy Prime Rib your club is the place to 18 See you at the Club, be. Chef George does a fantastic job preparing a deli- cious Rib cooked to your liking. The full dinner menu Mary is also available. Reservations can be made either on-line or by calling the club at 342-5511 ext 33. Rochester Yacht Club Events Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Bridge RYCWA’s Mtg POT OF GOLD Yoga Great Lakes Great Lakes Naval: Speaker Match Racing Match Racing October Childcare Pickleball KIDS NIGHT!!

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Waffle & Omelet Mtg Night Bridge Membership Station Bar Opens at Comm. Mtg POT OF GOLD Yoga 9:00 - 1:00 Club Closed 5:00 pm Great Lakes Yoga Childcare Southern Wines Match Racing Tennis Enter/House Wine Tasting Childcare UP THE RIVER Budget Mtg Comm. Mtg. Pickleball CRUISE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Waffle & Mtg Night Bridge RYC Board Omelet Bar Opens at Mtg POT OF GOLD Yoga Station Club Closed 5:00 pm 9:00 - 1:00 Finance Mtg Yoga Childcare Pickleball Childcare PRIME RIB Tennis Special Night

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Waffle & Bridge Omelet Club Closed POT OF GOLD Yoga Station Yoga SPANISH 9:00 - 1:00 Tennis WINE DINNER Childcare Pickleball Childcare 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Waffle & Bridge POT OF GOLD Yoga Omelet Station Club Closed Yoga FALL 9:00 - 1:00 Tennis MEMBER RYCWA’sKIDS Childcare Pickleball Childcare SOCIAL with HALLOWEEN band “Soul CARNIVAL Circus” 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bridge RYCWA’s Mtg POT OF GOLD Yoga FALL CLUB November BRUNCH Club Closed Yoga CUPS ‘N’ Childcare Childcare FLAGS 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Waffle & Bridge Membership POT OF GOLD Yoga Omelet Southern Wines Comm. Mtg Station Club Closed Wine Tasting RYCWA’s 9:00 - 1:00 Yoga Childcare GIRLS NIGHT Childcare OUT! Lauber Imports Wine Tasting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Waffle & Mtg Night Bridge RYC Board Yoga Omelet Bar Opens at Mtg POT OF GOLD Station Club Closed 5:00 pm 9:00 - 1:00 Finance Comm Childcare KIDS NIGHT!! Mtg Yoga 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Waffle & Bridge HAPPY Yoga Omelet THANKS POT OF GOLD Station Club Closed GIVING PRIME RIB Club Closed 9:00 - 1:00 Yoga Childcare Childcare Special Night 30