Commodore S Report

Yacht Clubs of Maryland’s

Bay Breeze May, 2012

Visit us at: http://www.yachtclubsofmaryland.org If your club is not already a member of Yacht Clubs of Maryland, we would love to have you join us. To join, please contact R/C Janet Yodris who will guide you through the process.

Commodore’s Report has allowed this writer to enjoy some of the simpler pleasures of life, like pulling weeds, cutting grass, By Steve Rockel and pulling more weeds. At least I get to see my grandson play baseball, but two double headers in Thanks to Riverside Yacht Club for hosting two days can be exhausting. our April meeting. We appreciate their Another thing I got to do was watch some of the hospitality. “Master’s Golf Tournament.” What a finish! Usually I’m stuck of I 95 northbound when that occurs. It just The opening season is in full swing and as goes to show what every ’08 Commodore knows. usual they have been a great time. It is such a Never underestimate someone named “Bubba.” And pleasure to see everyone and join in on a club No, I haven’t been out playing myself, I can’t afford opening. Our representation has been gas, how am I going to afford “Greens Fees?” But wonderful and I wish to thank the YCM seriously, there is an important golf tournament coming up. YCM’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament will officers and board members for getting out and be played on Monday August 13th, at Rocky Point supporting our club. The host club certainly Golf Course. The King of the Chesapeake,” Frankie appreciates the effort and show of support to Winterling has taken on the responsibility of running their club. the tournament this year, and knowing “the King,” nothing less than excellence should be expected. If anyone is interested in becoming an officer Please see the flyer later in this new letter. By the in YCM next year, please contact the way, the next time you see Hon P/C Jerry Nominating Committee Chairman, P/C Charlie Cramblet,who has sweated blood over this thing for Downs at [email protected]. many years, thank him for a job well done. There would not be a tournament now if not for him! Please have an enjoyable and safe boating YCM’s May Membership meeting will be held at Eastern Yacht Club (The Friendliest Club on the season. Bay! )on the 30th. Dinner will be served at 1800 hours and the meeting will start at 1900. The menu will Hope to see you all at the openings. consist of stuffed pork chops ( a Ben specialty!) veggies, potatoes, salad , dessert and coffee. The cost will be $14.00 per person. Please rsvp to me asap. Vice Commodore’s Report Hope to see you there. By Clifford Katzin [email protected] 215-651-4287 Upcoming Yacht Clubs of Maryland meeting schedule Hi everyone. Hope you’re all enjoying this great for 2012 weather we’re having. Not having a boat right now

1 Wed. May 30th --- Eastern YC, Membership Treasurer CCC Joe Broseker – is doing well after Meeting w/ dinner having a 1 and ¾ inch cyst removed from his back. Faye stated he should be his normal sweet self in a Wed. June27th ---Middle River YC Executive few days. Board Meeting Wednesday, July 25th---Otter Point YC - membership meeting with dinner August 29th --- Sue Haven Yacht Club Executive

Board Meeting September 26th--- Baltimore Yacht Club Legislative Affairs Membership meeting with dinner LOA Cheryl Blakey [email protected]

Rear Commodore’s Report Report By Janet Yodris [email protected] The Board of VYCA was so elated that we TOP LINE: could distribute the Ship’s Log” at Marley’s 1) HB 1307 – proposed increases in Opening. We sincerely apology to the Boat Permit Fees: did not pass following yacht clubs: Belvedere, Boumi 2) HB 1345 – Luxury Tax Bill: did not Shrine, Chesapeake Commodores Club and pass Maryland Cruising for the wording that ran 3) Storm water Fees Bill: Did Pass – together. Unfortunately we are unable to localities will set their own fees; correct it for this year; but we have taken Montgomery County is exempt as measures to ensure it will not happen in the they already have a fund set up (See future.. CBF’s input in the full report posted at We hope that all will enjoy reading it and the YCM website) using it as guide to your designated yacht 4) Flush Tax – fee will double from $30 clubs. annually to $60 If anyone has any suggestions or changes 5) Septic System Limits Bill was Passed that they would like to see in next year’s (see the full report posted at the YCM “Log” kindly email or call us or see us at website) + CBF’s stand on how This any events around the bay. Bill and the Storm water Fees Bill will help support the Chesapeake Bay Again, please have a safe and happy Clean Up efforts boating season!!! 6) Back River Updates: New FREE Smart Phone APP (Baltimore 311) for Health & Welfare reporting illegal dumping in By: P/C Jill Cashman Baltimore… Oysters & Spring Clean [email protected] Ups… Bald Eagles nesting in the Back River GET WELL WISHES TO AND CARDS SENT; A special Thank You to P/C Joe Hellner for Vera Gortowski,(P/C Top of the Bay) - had surgery his invaluable assistance in putting together for Lung Cancer4 this past Friday, (April 113th) at our written testimony that was submitted for Johns Hopkins Hospital. Vera’s home address is BOTH of the HB1307 and HB1345 bills. 164 Delaware Street, Thorofare, N.J. 08086 LAO Cheryl Blakey

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Attention Members! Individual Club Flyers are now available for viewing EIGHTH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING – Frank Winterling YCM’s Eighth Annual Golf Outing will be taking place on Monday, August 13, 2012 with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Sign in is to be by 7:30 a.m. at the Rocky Point Golf Course. $85.00 per golfer – Great Prizes!!!

Please join us for this great event!! This is a Shotgun Start Captain’s Choice tournament open to all skill levels. This year’s outing is open to ALL golfers. Prizes will be given for top three teams overall AND top three Yacht Club Teams. To compete for the Yacht Club awards, the foursome must contain at least two members from that Yacht Club. Come early and enjoy a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Range balls included. Beverages will be provided all day and lunch will be provided after the round.

Please contact Frank Winterling: [email protected] or 443-388-0443. Send names and check, payable to YCM, to: Frank Winterling, 1933 Wilson Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 by August 1st. If you do not have a full group, sign up anyway – we will match you up!!

We are also seeking Hole Sponsorship donations of $85.00. Your Company or Yacht Club name will be proudly displayed on a sign at one of the holes and you will be appreciated forever.

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YACHT CLUBS OF MARYLAND Opening Days 2012

19th Sassafras River Yacht Club – Registration 1000 – Ceremony - 1100 @ Skip Jack Cove Marina Middle River Yacht Club – Registration 1200 – Ceremony - 1300 3 ****** - Bay Breeze (May 2012) - ****** Chesapeake Yacht Club – Registration – 1300 – Ceremony - 1400 Belvedere Yacht Club – Registration – 1500 – Ceremony - 1600 Miles River Yacht Club – Registration -1400 – Ceremony - 1500

20th Neptune Yacht Club – Registration ? – Ceremony - ? Riverside Yacht Club – Registration – 1100 – Ceremony – 1200 Red Eye Yacht Club – Registration – 1400 – Ceremony – 1500

26th Great Oak Yacht Club – Registration – 900 – Ceremony 1000 Otter Point Yacht Club - Registration – 1300 – Ceremony 1400

27th Baltimore Yacht Club – Registration – 1300 – Ceremony – 1400

2nd Maryland YC – Fri 6/1 DJ & Dancing – Sat 6/2 Flag Raising – Registration – 1200 – Ceremony- 1300 - 1700 Steak Dinner, 2000 Live Music & Dance

3rd Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant @ Maryland YC

9th Ventnor Yacht Club – Registration – 1000 – Ceremony 1100 - @ Eastern Yacht Club North Point Yacht Club – Registration – 1200 – Ceremony - 1300 Bush River YC – Fri 6/8 Dinner, Live Music & Dancing – Sat 6/9, AM Breakfast, Afternoon Lunch offered by our Junior Fleet, Swimming & Poolside Entertainment Registration – 1500 - 1600 Ceremony Followed by Dinner, Live Music & Dancing, 6/10, 8:00 Mass Followed by Breakfast

10th Eastern Yacht Club – Registration 1300 – Ceremony - 1400

16th White Rocks Yacht Club – Registration 1100 – Ceremony – 1200 - @ Bodkin Yacht Club

17th Bodkin Yacht Club – Registration 1200 – Ceremony - 1300

24th Key YC – Fri, 6/22, 1900 AYCE Crabs & Music follows, Sat 6/23 1900 Steak Dinner & Dance – Sun 6/24 1400 Opening/Flag Raising – Details to follow

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