Easter Eggstravaganza! EASTER Egg hunts aren’t just for toddlers anymore! BRUNCH Saturday, April 19th SUNDAY, April 20th 11am - 3 pm 11:00 am Last seating 3:00 pm To be held in the festive Bring your baskets and meet us in the Grill. Fountain Room and Egg hunts will begin by age group. We will have baskets for anyone that Ballroom does not have one. Adults $26.95++ Children $13.95++ 7-12 yrs. The Egg Drop Challenge for all ages begins at 11:30 am. Children $ 7.95++ 4-6 yrs. Challengers will have fifteen minutes to construct their containers. Childen 3 and under Free Please be on time as this event Please note children’s ages when registering. goes very fast! Jackets required for gentlemen. No denim. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by and Following the hunt, stay for Lunch. the Binnacle will be transformed into a Petting Zoo. Be sure to bring your camera! Please make your lunch reservations Please make your reservations with the with the Grill Reception Counter (313) 824-1200. (313) 824-1200 x 234 Grill and Starboard Haven Lounge will be closed all day.
Summer Program Sign Up Sunday, May 4 ~ 2:00 pm Swim Team * Jr. Sailing * Camp *Tennis and Sign your Kids up for a Fun Pool Party! FUN FILLED SUMMER!
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE 2014 DYC MAINSHEET DIRECTORY & HARBOR REGISTRY The Official Member Directory and Harbor Registry for the Detroit Yacht Club. By appearing in the MainSheet you receive 12 months of exposure to prime prospects for one LOW rate. DEADLINE ~ MAINSHEET ADS ~ MAY 14, 2014 ~ CALL (313) 824-11200 X 232 Ad Price Size Business card b/w $ 200 3 w X 2 h 1/4 page b/w $ 300 3 3/4 w X 4 3/4 h 1/2 page b/w $ 550 7 5/8 w X 5 1/2 h Full page b/w $ 650 7 3/8 w X 10 h Front page inside cover color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 h Full page inside back cover color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 h Backpage color $ 1,250 8 1/2 w X 11 h To place Ad call Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 824-1200 ext. 232. Please submit camera-ready art to Bob Andrews at: Wholesale Bindery, Inc. 315 North Avenue ~ Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (313) 910-4500 ~ e-mail [email protected] Ad must be camera-ready. If the printer prepares the ad, Wholesale Bindery (the printer) will charge accordingly. Any questions, please call Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 824-1200 ext. 232 AT THE HELM ROD & GUN CLUB COMMODORE FRED CARR BILL & RICK Spring is here, really! The fish are biting!!! Both in my dreams and in the waters 17 Days prior to the harbor opening; 25 of the Detroit River!!! As this brutal winter season comes to feet or so behind Chuck and Margi's a close, we all voice a collective sigh of relief as the VTWIN's transom, in DYC's Lagoon 66, spring/summer boating season begins. The Rod & Gun Club there was a person sitting on a stool ice fishing, but that was the last of it! is happy to offer a number of exciting events for all DYC Commodore Brooks gave me his word; members. he has got some beautiful warm weather Michigan Ontario Muskie Club Walleye Fishing in the making for DYC's 2014 Summer Tournament is to be held on Sunday, April 27th. The MOMC Season! invites any DYC Rod & Gun Club members to join this early The spring season is sometimes spring event. Contact Bill Schrader at likened to the season of rebirth. It is April and as the saying goes: "Sweet [email protected] if you would like to enter a boat in April showers/Do spring May flowers", part of a poem recorded in 1610. this competition ~ he will provide you with all of the neces- This year those flowers are going to look better than ever, thanks to the sary details. Garden Club and all the volunteers! There are signs of spring in the Motor City, hard to find but they are there. Double Action Indoor Gun Range, located in Madison Shrink wrap being pulled from vessels stored outside on the hard, although Heights, is booked for Thursday, May th the people doing that were wearing snowmobile suits, members exiting a 15 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This is the perfect storage facility, parched and dragging their tired bodies back to the car opportunity for all to review gun safety after a morning of waxing their vessels, some hauling furnishings off their and fine tune gun handling skills. It is vessel in preparation for a good spring cleaning. also a comfortable and safe place to Much like flowers and boats require preparation and hard work for their acquaint new shooters with guns and beauty to shine through; your Club does too. Your Club's Management target shooting. Targets, ammo and Team has been working hard all winter long and while not as obvious as a handgun rentals are all available. Ear freshly waxed vessel, much has been done to put our house in order preparing for a great 2014 Season. In the wake of last year's performance, and eye protection are mandatory. This is a popular event substantial focus has been placed on getting our financial house in order and space is limited, so if you are interested please contact with a goal of once again having our Club open year round. Thank you for Rick Michalski at [email protected] your consideration and understanding during this difficult time of course DYC In-House Walleye Derby will be held on Saturday, correction. Review the online flash report to see the impressive progress May 24th ~ be sure to mark this fun event on your calendar!!! made. Tina and Dan Nowicki are spearheading the effort on this These numbers could have been much better; you've heard the saying event and should be your contact if interested in entering a about the best way to lose a friend is to loan them money, sadly we have boat in this competition. Details to follow… lost a few friends for that very reason. We all have house accounts and the Family Fishing Day is perhaps our most important event!!! health and wellbeing of our Club depends on us paying our bill in a timely th manner. Efforts continue to improve our collections, please read On Sunday, June 8 the Michigan DNR opens all fishing in Commodore Brook's article regarding our latest House Rule covering this the Great Lakes ~ no adult license important issue. required (fishing for kids 16 years & Attention and focus has been placed on enhancing how our Clubs with- younger is always unrestricted). The Rod in our Club, aka Committees, interact with each other and with Club & Gun Club will provide poles and bait for Management in an effort to provide our members with the best DYC mem- those who need them along with trophies bership experience possible. Regarding membership, more emphasis has and prizes. A $5.00 fee will be charged for been placed on obtaining growth in membership. The Membership each family that participates. Committee has been restructured and documented procedures put in place detailing a more effective relationship with Club Management. February at the boat show and March with two open houses gained DYC Bill Schrader & Rick Michalski substantial exposure within the local boating and outdoor enthusiasts' Rod & Gun Club Co-Chairs communities. Immediate response to each event was encouraging and longer term results are encouraging too as calls keep coming in. February's Boat Show Special expired on the first of this month, new mem- bership growth programs are coming soon! This month's Welcome New “Go Fly A Kite” Member section of the MainSheet boasts a total of 13 new members! To hear more details about what has been taking place and what the Saturday, May 17 2014 season holds in store for you; you're invited to our first Town Hall meeting of the season. The meeting will take place on April 9th, starting at 11:00 am 7:00 pm. Another sure sign of spring in Detroit can be found by attending the annu- West End Parking Lot. al Blessing of the Fleet service. Mary and I attended the 50th anniversary Bring your kite and some friends, and 'Blessing of the Fleet' service at Mariner's Church this year, representing the Detroit Yacht Club. During the service our Detroit Yacht Club burgee see who can get their kite to go the highest. was blessed. The service is very specific to mariners and sailors of our Great Lakes. It offers anyone the opportunity to have their organization's Highest kite gets a prize! burgee or their own boat's flag, presented and blessed. It was my honor to represent you and you have my gratitude for allowing me to perform this service on your behalf. Here's to a great 2014 Season! And that's the way it is from the Helm Cover Photograph by David Taylor ~ Stop & Stare 3 FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL MANAGER TODD J. EIB JIM SIDES
Greetings fellow DYC members. As I write "I Get By With a Little Help this article, I believe I can see the end of a From My Friends" long winter, a few days away. I'd like to report In 1967 the Beetle's released an album that the Board of Directors has been very titled "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club busy this month. On the finance side, policy Band" and one of the featured songs was was crafted and adopted outlining how Club "With a little help from my friends". As I Members and the DYC conduct business with have been working on this article that one another. This inclusive policy will alleviate song just kept going through my head. confusion and issues that can arise when And as I reflected on many things I sud- members offer their business services or denly realized why. products to DYC. One of our number one pri- During my career in hotels I always orities is to collect delinquent member made sure the GUEST was number one accounts, current and past, in order to allevi- and all things flowed around his/her hap- ate current DYC's budget constraints. piness. I instilled in the staff that the Members of the Finance Committee are GUEST had many options but chose to be with us and we could not spending their time coming in contact with delinquent members in discus- afford to do anything BUT exceed their every wish and whim. They sions with the goal of obtaining commitments for payment, including offer- had, after all, paid a premium price for a product. ing a limited credit card processing fee amnesty for those with unpaid bal- As I have worked at clubs my thought process changed slightly. ances. With cash flow and collection issues in mind, the House Committee I now had MEMBERS! Anyone I met who stated they were a guest has revised House Rule 7 dealing with the statement billing and payment I would shoot back "Well how long are you here?" and whatever process. Please see Commodore Brooks' article this month for an outline their reply I would say something to the effect of "Well then you are of the rules. Membership recruiting and retention is another Board priori- a Member for the day, or for the round of golf or for that dining expe- ty. The Open House and Membership Drive events held over the last rience". I wanted them to feel that they were treated the same as month were successful - a final analysis of the results will be available Members and maybe get a few to join. shortly. I can report now that March 2014 is the first month where we've I still needed to provide a superior experience but that was the had net positive membership numbers (more new members than resigna- key word. At the hotel I really had "customers" buying an experi- tions). Congratulations to Jim Sides, Margaret Gmeiner and Mary Kate ence. At a club people are not "buying" but joining into an experi- Peltz for their efforts and support of Dawn Fedell and the Membership ence. Committee on making good results happen. As I have been at the DYC I realize that this Club is even a little I look forward to our discussions throughout the month and you can more different. (Maybe it's the boats vs. golf course or the location always reach me at: [email protected] or something else). Here people are about friendships. Yes, I still have to deliver a quality experience but it is more relaxed. A plate of local fried Perch is as welcome as the finest Master Chef creation. A cold drink on the veranda on a hot day is a perfect way to relax, Phase III Ladies' Locker Room chatting with friends. So I realized that with all the items I want to accomplish this Renovation Nearing Completion year…All the things I want to accomplish to create excitement and passion amongst the members…all the participation I need to drive DYC Maintenance revenue and change the course of the Club…all the little (and BIG) Supervisor, Jeff Michels and projects that need to be focused on…To do all that….I Need a Little his staff have been busy this Help From My Friends. winter working on Phase III And I really see this membership more as my friends than simply renovation of the Ladies' a member number or a statistic on my count sheet or budget. I see Locker Room. This is the the passion that so many of you have to see the Club return to days area adjacent to the of greatness. Exercise/Workout Room. We This is the start of the turnaround that the Board and I spoke of at appreciate all the hard work Jeff and his staff did removing the metal the annual meeting. Yes there have been some bumps but there lockers, painting the area, and installing a new ceiling. Many thanks has been a lot more positive. We reduced that bad debt from $750k to Rear Com. Jim Gierlach for providing new lighting and electrical in ish to around $340k ish in these few months. We are meeting our that area. The new ceiling and carpeting were purchased from dona- expense side budget numbers. We are down in revenue side but a tions from Julie & Greg Baker, Com. Mario & Maureen Chiesa, Com. lot of that may be due to weather conditions. Ron & Daryl Dawes, Chuck & Jo Ann Melekian, and Mary Ann & Max But starting in April we have so many new things happening Motyka. The benches in that area were painted and reupholstered by around the Club. Check out the calendars and start marking the Com. Ron & Daryl Dawes. dates and times you are coming. Let us know other things we can A special thanks to all the ladies who donated towards the purchase offer or how we might improve an experience we already offer to of new lockers for that area. The lockers are currently on order and make you utilize it more. will be installed before summer. There are a few new lockers still avail- We have some big projects ahead and not always enough man- able. If you are interested, please contact either Linda Barlow or Daryl power so if you want to help drop me a note. Maybe it is some paint- Dawes, Locker Room Co-Chairs. They have spent many hours bring- ing, or planting some flowers, or helping power wash or just walk- ing this project to fruition. Thanks also to the DYC Cleaning Staff for ing through looking at things with a different set of eyes. their ongoing efforts throughout the project. I need you as my friends to help me and the crew. And then …I'll We would also like to thank our General Manager Jim Sides, get by with a little help from my friends…. Controller Rick Price, DYC Board of Directors and the DYC NOW…if only the weather would break and I could start signing.. Foundation for their involvement and support of this initiative. Also, a "HERE COMES THE SUN"… new bench was donated by Com. Fred and Mary Carr. SLAINTE 4 Jim FROM THE HOUSE COMMITTEE CHEF CRAIG’S CORNER VICE COMMODORE JOE BROOKS CRAIG DECK
There has been much discussion among members, the Board, and It's finally arrived, April and the begin- management regarding past due member accounts in recent months. ning of what I expect to be an exciting This is because there is a very direct correlation between the DYC's season for everyone. The Detroit Yacht ability to collect member charges and its ability to pay the Club's bills. Club is back to regular hours of opera- Unpaid member accounts needs to be a serious concern for all of us. tions as the snow seems to have let up After several months of review and comparison of DYC policies to and the river is melting back into its liq- those of other clubs and creditors, the DYC Board recently approved uid form. The birds are returning and revisions to House Rule 7 "Member's Indebtedness". A complete copy Belle Isle is coming back to life from its of the newly-approved House Rule 7 is posted on the bulletin board in long and hard winter slumber. I am the blue hallway and online on www.dyc.com. I will summarize key anxiously waiting to see all the DYC boats come out of hibernation and points of the rule here, but encourage you to read and understand the start taking their place in the harbor so that everyone can witness the entire rule. House Rule 7 is issued under the Bylaws (Art. VIII, Section true beauty of our Club. 1) requirement that the Board determine the credit extended to mem- With this up and coming season please be sure to make all your reser- bers - including the date of presentation and collection of bills and vations as soon as possible for every Club event and Grill Restaurant penalties for non-payment. The rule is not new, but updated to reflect dining experience. You may wonder why we ask for your reservations; necessary changes in timeframe for bill payment. The new rules well, knowing in advance helps us manage our labor and food costs, and apply beginning April 1, 2014 for account statements due in May. helps make your dining experience a more enjoyable one. Please help As you know as members of this club, DYC extends you credit for us to do our part by making your reservation(s) as early as you can. your house account. Throughout the month you "chit" your meals, In conclusion I would like to share an onion soup recipe, it is my hope drinks, events and other purchases on your account. The statement you will enjoy it as much as my friends and I have. period ends at the end of the calendar month and you are sent a bill on or before the 10th of the next month ("the billing month"). Payment Healthy French Onion Soup of the bill is due by the 25th of the billing month. After a short grace period for processing time, the unpaid balance becomes past-due on the 1st of the next month and is subject to late charges as well as sus- pension of house account credit privileges. That means that Members with "Past Due" accounts will not be allowed to "chit" charges to their account. DYC staff in the restaurant, bar, pool, har- bor store and reception counter are instructed to refuse charges (and services) to members with suspended credit privileges. Credit privi- leges will be restored immediately upon payment of the account - General Manager Sides has developed a process to make sure serv- ice staff is notified as soon as that suspension is lifted and chitting to the account permitted. A Member whose credit privileges are sus- pended twice in a 12-month period will then be required to keep a valid credit card on file and authorize the DYC to charge that card INGREDIENTS automatically on the 25th of the billing month unless the account is paid • 2 teaspoons olive oil by other methods prior to that. We feel that these steps are necessary • 4 cups thinly vertically sliced Vidalia Onion or other sweet onion to prevent unpaid balances from becoming unmanageably large. • 4 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion If a Member's account remains unpaid on the 25th of the month fol- • 1/2 teaspoon sugar lowing the billing month, the account becomes delinquent and the all • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper of the member's club privileges are automatically suspended. The • 1/4 teaspoon salt delinquent Member may only enter the DYC premises to pay his • 1/4 cup dry white wine or her bill. DYC security and harbor staff are instructed to deny • 8 cups less-sodium beef broth access to delinquent Members until all charges on the account are • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme paid in full. Any Member suspended due to a delinquent account 4 • 8 (1-ounce) slices French bread, cut into 1-inch slices times in 12 months is automatically expelled from DYC membership • 8 (1-ounce) slices reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss cheese and must reapply and be approved for reinstatement. The DYC will continue to post names of past due and delinquent DIRECTIONS members in the blue hallway. In the event that unusual circumstances 1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions caused a Member's failure to timely pay, the Treasurer continues to to pan; sauté for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, pepper, and 1/4 have discretion to postpone disciplinary action under the House Rule. teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring fre- That authority is limited and intended to be used only in rare situations quently. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté for 5 minutes or until and requires good cause. onion is golden brown. Stir in wine, and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and Please also remember that DYC accounts must be paid for mem- thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours. bers to be "in good standing". Club privileges like voting in Club elec- 2. Preheat broiler. tions, endorsing prospective members and applications for a boat well 3. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or assignment require members to be in good standing. until toasted, turning after 1 minute. Finally, House Rule 7 now expressly restates that "No Member, 4. Place 8 ovenproof bowls on a jelly-roll pan. Ladle 1 cup soup into Director or Officer shall interfere with enforcement by Club employees each bowl. Divide bread evenly among bowls; top each serving with of these rules." Please do not ask, no matter how politely, to have the 1 cheese slice. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. service staff allow you to charge your account or allow you or another member access to the DYC except as allowed under these rules. Thank you for your patronage, Your continued cooperation is appreciated. Chef Craig Deck 5 GARDEN CLUB VOYAGEURS VENTURES PAM MALONEY PATRICIA THULL O'BRIEN
A large group attended our Voyageurs venture to the Holocaust Memorial Center. It was an intensive two hour tour with a very talent- ed docent who shared his own mother's story of Holocaust survival. Following that was a touching presentation from a Holocaust survivor. We were very moved by our experience. We followed our tour with a wonderful dinner at the Stage Deli Restaurant and enjoyed main courses of everything from pastrami to potato latke and selected sev- eral desserts to share. An enjoyable day was had by all. We also found our way to Broadway in Detroit for the opening night of We Will Rock You at the Fisher Theatre. Thank you to Vince Passalacqua, DYC member and owner, Mario's, for making both our pre-theatre and afterglow experience so delightful. The hors d' oeu- vres were bountiful and delicious and the afterglow food offerings delectable. The shuttle to and from the theatre was also appreciated as that made the evening run very smoothly. Next up: May 9, - DYC Voyageurs will enjoy the Players Club of Detroit. The Players Club of Detroit is a pri- vate non-profit mens theatre club, in its 103rd year of amateur theatre. Of the year's work, the top three one act plays are selected for the May 9th perform- ance. Meet at The Players (3321 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, 48207) at 7:00 SAVE THESE DATES IN MAY pm for a pre- party (beer, pop, peanuts Vice Commodore's Ball and pretzels Saturday, May 10th included, other- wise BYOB) and This annual Spring Clean Up Day please bring an is a great day to work in the appetizer to gardens as well as other areas share. Curtain around the Club. at 8:00 pm. Black tie or dark suits acceptable for gentlemen. Cost: $30.00 per person, paid in advance by calling DYC (313) 824- 1200 or online at dyc.com. (Several DYC members are also members Annual Plant, Flower and Herb Sale of the Players, we may see some of them on stage!) This is a fun SATURDAY, MAY 10: 8:30 am until 1:30 pm filled event that can sell out quickly. Make your reservations early. SUNDAY, MAY 11: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm Join the DYC First Ladies on Saturday, June 7, from 5:30 pm - ? at the Broderick Tower Apartment Building. Michael Higgins, DYC member and owner, Broderick Towers is sharing his 33rd floor pent- More information on both events will be in the house apartment. Beer, wine and hors d' oeuvres will be served. Blue Hallway and in the May Main Sheet. Cost: $50.00 per person. Some valet parking will be available as well as parking in the Opera House parking deck. The views from the 33rd floor penthouse are spectacular and include Comerica Park, Ford Field and a panoramic view of Detroit. Note that this is also the night INTERESTED IN BECOMING A of the Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox, which can be viewed from the pent- GARDEN CLUB MEMBER? house. For those who wish to venture onto something else after your visit to the Broderick, dinner or the baseball game would be good Contact Pam Maloney at (248) 356-0042. The Garden Club venues. meets third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Silver Cup Room or in the gardens, weather permitting. We would Questions about the Voyageurs? love for you to join us. Come help our gardens grow. Email or call Patricia Thull O'Brien (248) 345-3457 or email [email protected] 6 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! RESERVATIONS The Membership Committee would like to welcome the following Reservations are a key component to new members to the Detroit Yacht Club. successful events. Please make your reservations for all events at your earliest convenience, Active Lamar & Linda Williams so we can plan accordingly. Aamir Farooqi & Scott Ord James & Suzanne Barbaresso Javier Sandoval Kim Collins Felicia Molnar Kathleen Galen Active Boating Flying Scots Class Tom & Sue O'Brien Mark Bertacchi Ronald & Sherry McCormick
Intermediate 26-29 Aaron & Anne Tavalire Kick-off Intermediate 26-29 Boating Julie & Larry "Chip" Vandlen Cocktail Party Non-Resident Thursday, April 24 Bradley McCallum 7:00 pm
BAR & GRILL HOURS Come learn about the Flying Scots Program
Grill Dining Room Tuesday through Saturday EIGHT BELLS 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 8 pm Mr. Napoleon Brooks Sunday Chicken Dinner ~ 1 pm until 8 pm (Brother of Vice Commodore Joe Brooks) Grill Bar Lounge Saturday, March 1 Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm • Friday and Saturday Mr. Hector Bultynck III 11:30 am - 1 am (Former DYC Memeber) Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 5
Call for reservations (313) 824-1200 ext. 234 Membership Meeting Tuesday, April 22th ~ 7:00 pm FITNESS ROOM Everyone is welcome to join the committees with a commitment to participate. Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pm CONCERNS, CARES OR COMMENTS Your opinions regarding your experi- You must be min. of 18 years old to use equipment. ences here at the Detroit Yacht Club are important. Please share any concerns or compliments with Margaret Gmeiner (313) 824-1200 Ext. 232. She will direct POOL HOURS them to the appropriate department. Whether they are small or large, please feel free to call. Monday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm D ETROIT YACHT C LUB Adult swimmers with a buddy or group are MISSION STATEMENT welcome to swim (without a lifeguard) 8 am -10 pm. You will need to sign a release form "We are an Historic Private Yacht Club dedicated to providing a before using the pool during this time period. Forms available at the Front Gate or variety of outstanding dining, social, recreational and boating programs for 10 Reception Counter. our members, families and guests. CRAWFORD-ARMSTRONG HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION AMESSAGE FROM THE SAVE THE DATE DYC FOUNDATION Annual Fundraising MARK LIFTER, PRESIDENT BUTTERFLY SUNDAY Sunday, May 18, 2014 Foundation-Supported Exterior 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Clubhouse Repairs in Final Port Haven Room Planning Stage Plans are moving forward to undertake Crawford-Armstrong Handicapped Association (CAHA) invites the first phase of Seal the Envelope exte- you to their Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser, BUTTERFLY SUN- rior repairs to our historic clubhouse that DAY, MAY 18, to be held in the Port Haven Room. All proceeds from will be supported by the DYC Foundation. this event benefit FUN DAY IN THE SUN, June 28, a day devot- This means that the nearly 100 DYC ed to our mentally & physically challenged guests. members who have stepped forward to The silent auction and hourly raffles will include an array of unique make tax-deductible donations over the items, including boat rides, collectibles, gourmet dinners, jewelry, wine past few years have provided the initial necessary funding to enable critically- baskets and much more. BUTTERFLY SUNDAY is a great time to needed repairs to roofing, walls, masonry bring friends and family to enjoy the day at the Historic DYC, support and other elements at the east end of the building. This exterior proj- this worthy fundraiser and also indulge in DYC's Chicken Buffet while ect will follow on previous and ongoing work in the Ladies Locker Room attending. To reserve a table in the Grill, please call by May 16th to that was funded with a significant donation designated for these interi- confirm attendance. Your support to this fundraiser enables CAHA to or repairs. continue to help those less fortunate, please join us in doing so. Final planning by the Foundation and the If possible, join us as a volunteer on Fun Day, your service will be DYC Board for these east end repairs is greatly appreciate by many.. now underway. A preliminary scope of CAHA is a non-for profit 501(c)organization, donations are tax work was defined, and competitive bids from qualified contractors with historic deductible. repair and restoration credentials were obtained. The project will likely involve Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends and removal of the projection room (an non-his- join us on Sunday, May 18, 2014 toric add-on to the building that hasn't been used for decades and is a major source of To donate items, contact: leaks), reconstruction and repairs to both flat and tile roofs areas Marilynn Maisner (248) 473-4167 (including the sources of water intrusion that have severely damaged [email protected] or sections of the ballroom ceiling and the east sunroom overlooking the Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 pool), repairs to masonry, lintels, and soffits, and new exterior stucco and some windows. With some additional near-term fundraising, we [email protected] also may be able to undertake repairs to the leaky east veranda. Suzanna Kain Pending final agreements, the work should begin later in April and be [email protected] finished in early June. This should minimize potential disruptions to club activities and access as club use and activities accelerate through the spring. We're excited to be close to launching this major exterior repair and Meet at 1:00 pm please note time change restoration project. Doing projects of this type to help in Restoring the DYC Book Club Grandeur of our magnificent clubhouse - both inside and outside -- is why the DYC Foundation was created. Only one hundred members The DYC Book Club has had a very provided the resources needed to undertake this work and the Ladies successful first year and we are looking Locker Room repairs. But even when this project is complete, there is much more to repair and restore. Think, for a moment, about what forward to the next. What started out as donations from several hundred more DYC members can accomplish a summer book club with a few friends, to fully restore and maintain this Detroit landmark. If everyone pitches has quickly become a DYC staple. We in, the results will be amazing. Why wait? Make a pledge and/or tax- grow every month and encourage new deductible donation now to continue and increase the momentum. We're proud of our very special club. We're proud to be members. members to join us. Our new roster of We're proud to be a part of the renewal of Belle Isle and Detroit. Let's books and meeting dates are listed below: participate in the Foundation so that we will have a restored clubhouse April 13 ~ Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen of which we can be unequivocally proud. Other Foundation News - May 18 ~ The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt • Soon, we'll recognize and publically thank our growing roster of June 22 ~ Killing Jesus by Bill O' Reilly contributors with a display in the clubhouse and in other communica- July TBD ~ State Of Wonder by Anne Patchet tions. Watch for it. • The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce another addition to We meet at 1:00 pm on the chosen dates in the Grill for a fun our Advisory Board. Natalie Morath is a trained archivist, and will assist and lively discussion...a little food...a little beverage! the Foundation is archival activities associated with the history and documentation of our clubhouse. She is also supporting archival work Please contact me for more information or just join us for a test run. for the club in general. Contact: MaryAnn Motyka at [email protected] Do you have suggestions, concerns or questions for the Foundation New Members Are Welcome Board? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] or leave a message at (313) 757-5240. 11 Sea Gulls FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REAR COMMODORE JIM GIERLACH The Finance Committee is busy. Presidents Luncheon The major, and most important, th things we're currently working on Tuesday, May 6 are cash flow projections through the summer, paying down vendors, and collections. In addition to our 11:15 am • Trophy Room normal monthly meeting, we held a Please call the Reception Counter with your second meeting to discuss financial reservations ( 313) 824-1200 strategies for the upcoming months. We need your help. With spring and our busy season on the way, the Club needs cash to ramp up DartDart and build an operational reserve for the summer. Please pay your house account promptly to help Come to the Club and take pressure off our management play a Game or two of staff as things get busy. Darts in the Bitter End. Secondly, come to the DYC to support your Club. The culinary staff is working hard to bring us many new offerings. Let's get there to Bring your Darts and enjoy their creations and shake off the cold winter. let the Games begin Lastly, we have the Hydroplane Fundraiser just around the corner Bring A Friend on Friday, May 2, and we need the support of everyone possible. This is always a fun and first class event that shows our club beau- tifully. Bring everyone you can and enjoy the night! Darts are available at the reception counter you must be 18 yrs old to sign out the darts
TRADITIONS COMMITTEE PATRICIA THULL O'BRIEN
In our work to date, we have determined six key areas with which to concentrate which encompasses the portion of our mis- sion that speaks to the DYC as a private club. They are: Location, Rules and Behavior, Traditions, Management, Membership/Marketing. Within each of these extents, we have reviewed inputs and have made some identification, defined direction and made recommendations. We have moved to the 'salient traditions' aspect of our mission as well. Here, we have begun to acknowledge relevant traditions that the committee feels need to be main- tained. Look for an upcoming meeting, soon to be announced. Traditions Committee Mission: The Traditions Committee helps to ensure that the salient traditions of the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) are maintained and the image of the DYC is of a private yacht club and not a marina. As such, both traditional and his- torical data continue to be retrieved and documented. To achieve its mis- sion, the Traditions Committee may work with the DYC membership, in part or in whole, the Commodore, Past Commodores, the Board, and Management. The Traditions Committee is also open to anyone else that might find it of importance. For more information or to join the committee, contact me - Patricia Thull O'Brien, Chairman - [email protected] - (248) 345-3457 or Marilyn Maisner, Co-Chairman (248) 473-4167 - [email protected]. 13 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? TRY WEEKLY LESSONS IN SWING DOCK LINE DANCING AND A DANCE PARTY Wednesday Nights A Message From Your 6:30 - 7:30 Dance Harbor Operations Lessons ~ 7:30 - 8:30 Dance Committee Pre-register for 4 nights with check payable to Paul Carryer for $32 per person and give your name and check with CAN YOU BELIEVE IT… IT’S BOATING SEASON! notes for the Reception Counter at the DYC. or HARBOR OPENS APRIL 15 Pay cash at the door $10 per person the nights you choose to attend. If you attend only the Dance, the price is still $10 per person, so take Harbor Master Ross and the Staff are on duty to serve you the lesson too … or pre-register for all four nights for only $32 per per- son. BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR BOAT INTO Lessons/Dance will be in the Ballroom (when available). Other loca- THE HARBOR tion will be announced the day of the lessons. Paul Carryer, from Swing Detroit Dance studio, will be the Dance Instructor and the DJ. PLEASE REMEMBER Notify the Harbormaster 48 Hours In Advance and FROM THE FLEET CAPTAIN Your account must be current ANDY CIUPAK JOIN US AT THE This month we have 2 things happening. HARBOR OPENING PARTY First, the Detroit Power Squadron has the SATURDAY, APRIL 12 AT 3:00 pm following class: ABC Course starts March 4 (4 classes) HARBOR STORE OPENS APRIL 26 All details for the DPS events and classes can be found by contacting Margi Schneider SPRING HARBOR HOURS ([email protected]). MONDAY-FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM If you log onto our website you will see a Rendezvous page under the Boating tab. I SATURDAY-SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM have posted this year's tentative ren- Try Our Valet Service To & From the Parking Lots dezvous which should be finalized mid- March, early April. On April 12 after the to Your Boat cooking classes we will have our Harbor Opening Party where the details Plus Picnic Areas of all rendezvous are discussed. On top of learning and signing up, Com. Call the Harbor Office (313) 824-1200 x 264 Carr will be christening the docks, the IN-Tensity award is given (first in harbor) and the Boating Committee buys a round of libations in the Grill Bar to start off the season. You should consider coming down as we have changed things up a bit this year and this is the best forum to get in the know. TENTATIVE ~ 2014 DYC Float Plan (Rendezvous & Events)
April 12 DPS: ABC Course (4 Classes) April 12 Harbor Opening Party May 10 DYC Pub Crawl May 26 Memorial Day/Blessing of the Fleet June 12 - 14 Cedar Point July 4 Cardboard/Inner Tube Regatta July 5 Dinghy Flotilla/Raft Off I July 9 Motor City Mile July 18 - 20 Club Island/Muskamoot August 1 - 3 MacRay or Maumee, TBD August 9 Dinghy Flotilla/Raft II August 10 Fleet Review August 22 - 24 Put-In-Bay August 30 Poker Run September 6 Sweepstakes Regatta September 9 DPS: Piloting September 10 DPS: Marine Electronics October 3 - 5 Frostbite 15