Detroit Yacht Club Nominees for Election

Commodores The Board of Directors & Preservation Fund Trustee 2012 – 2013

Monday, November 12, 2012 Votingn Noon – 8:00 pm Annual Meeting at 8:30 pm SCOTT ALLEN Commodore

Strong business experience with emphasis on

 ………..Strategy

 ………………….Commitment

 …………………………………...Foresight

“The future of our club rests on our combined efforts to the development of new, creative strategies for revenue enhance- ment (to reduce the reliance on member dues), the commitment to our common friendships and the foresight to include more member input and communication in advance of critical actions. “ This is how I began my comments for this page when I was running for Rear Commodore. Now, two years later, I am more convinced than ever that this was the correct path.

This past year I served as Vice Commodore and was Chairperson of the House Committee. Already complete are major renovations to the coat check area, ladies locker room, major renovations to two of our docks, repairs and upgrades to sea walls and the boat launch landing. We are close to the beginning of our reconstruction of the main stairs leading from Main to the 2nd floor and also a master plan for future renovations to the men’s locker room. Less visible, but very im- portant and not always popular, are the several actions taken regarding rules and the enforcement thereof. To me, the most notable piece is the amazing involvement from our members to make all of that happen.

The role of Commodore is similar to a “Chairman of the Board”. This person must act as a leader and to generate con- sensus of the Board of Directors, Management and Membership in order to forge successfully into the future with com- mon purpose. Opposing opinions must be respected and considered and communication are the key to our success.

We are all members and I have continued to support activities to improve the communication and openness for us all.

Membership retention and recruitment is by far the most important focus. We experienced a net gain of more than 100 members this year and are focused to meet or exceed that performance again this year.

Thank you for your consideration in this election. Patty and I look forward to working with you all. Please feel encour- aged to view my campaign website at www.ScottAndPattyForDYC.com. For information about the company I run, please go to www.FOURMIDABLE.com.

Please feel encouraged to contact me at (248) 841-3656 or by email at [email protected] if there is any way in which either Patty or I may assist you.

DYC BACKGROUND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Vice Commodore 2011-2012  President, The FOURMIDABLE Group, Inc.  Rear Commodore 2010-2011 Professional Property Management of 88  Active Boating Member for 14 1/2 years properties in 9 states. www.Fourmidable.com.  Director, Board of Directors for 2 years  Managing Member, C.A. Jones Construc-  Miss DYC Co-Chair 2005-2009 tion LLC. Apartment renovations.  Contributor to Bitter End Renovations  30 years property management experience.  Contributor to Bar Stool Fund  Contributor to Ladies Locker Room

FRED CARR For VICE COMMODORE

ENSURING OUR FUTURE BY TAKING CARE OF THE PRESENT

By serving as your Detroit Yacht Club Fleet Captain, Board Director, and Board Secretary and Rear Commodore I have gained the experience, knowledge, and insight required to serve you as your Vice Commodore. You can put those attributes to work for you and the Club when you cast your vote to elect Fred Carr as your new Vice Commodore this November!

Increasing our Membership numbers, reducing our debt, and If you build it, they will come. If we take care of our Club, increasing our income are priorities that we need to focus on they will not only come… they will stay. Ensuring our while maintaining the upkeep on our facilities and improving future by taking care of the present means just that. We quality of our membership experience. The Nominating have rich traditions and a heritage worth embracing. Committee knew those priorities will continue to receive my Fostering an environment respectful and inclusive of our full attention when they asked me to run for Vice Commodore history, while being vibrant, exciting, and relevant in the and you need to too. What happens to the DYC and the future will be part of the Vice Commodore's job Membership is as important to me as it is to all of us. By description with your vote for Fred Carr. casting your vote for me, you will continue to have a valuable member of the DYC leadership team on board driving our Contributions / Memberships: Club into the future.  Supported Venetian Activities.

As Rear Commodore and the Finance Committee Chairman  Participated in membership efforts at Boat Shows and this past year, keeping us on track financially was of the perspective member meetings. utmost importance to me and the Committee. Transparency of  Member of Rod and Gun Club. our financial position to membership and getting the numbers  Member of Voyageurs. right was mentioned at every meeting we held. The Finance  Participated on the Race Committee & Committee Committee believes we’ve positioned ourselves to meet next Boat for DYC and DRYA Regattas. fiscal year’s challenges. With our new Controller,  Monetary supporter of: Kid’s Playscape, Commodores Management, and Board oversight focused on success, I’m Architectural Fund, Crawford Armstrong, Patio and positive, we will succeed. Bitter End upgrades, boat launch ramp, Bocce Ball, and Flying Scots annual membership. As a part of the leadership team that stemmed the tide in  Member of DRRA and supported all Gold Cup events. member attrition, I’m proud to say for the second time in 13  Participated in Christmas decorating. years we've gained rather than lost members. Instrumental in  Participated in Children’s Christmas party. facilitating this turnaround was team work by the Board and Club Management. We need to remain focused on increasing  Awarded the Cliff Gray Cup for making an our membership and with all of us actively engaged to that outstanding contribution to yachting - Fred in 2008 end we will continue to grow our ranks. and Mary in 2010.

My new bride Mary and I are grateful to have been married at the DYC. There really is no better place than right here. We know firsthand why we’re rated number one in weddings! With your help, support, and vote I’m confident that, as a continuing member of the Board of Directors, in the Vice Commodore’s Chair, I WILL represent your best interests for the DYC.

My name is Fred Carr and I’m running for Vice Commodore.

Detroit Yacht Club Leadership Vote  Current Board of Director, Second Term

 Active Boating Member Since 2002

 Served on Finance Committee My commitment as a Director has provided me the for opportunity to observe and participate in our Club’s leadership. I’ve learned our traditions, understand our strengths and weaknesses, and participated in the difficult decisions. As a member of the Finance Committee my leadership experience has allowed me to provide ideas and assist in making strong financial recommendations, leading towards successful decisions.

Detroit Power Squadron Leadership

 Active Member Since 1999  Served as Squadron Commander 2006, 2007  Other Squadron Positions include Administrative Officer 2004 and Executive Officer 2005

A Commander holds the ultimate responsibility for the leadership and management of the Squadron. The Detroit

Squadron currently has 165 member families. Squadron tasks include organizing and administrating Boat Safety Checks, facilitating Interactive Safety Demonstrations, and providing Basic Safety & Advance Boating Courses and Certifications. Many of these are hosted and coordinated thru the DYC. During my term as Commander, we experienced a significant increase in membership.

Business Experience  Automotive Engineer with General Motors 1985 to present www.votejoebrooks.com Experience includes problem solving in several positions as Engineering Group Manager for the General Assembly, Interior and Exterior Tooling Group; leading Engineers to design, build, install and troubleshoot various assembly tools. Personal Current assignment is a leadership role with our Global - Wife: Dara Partners in Asia, Europe, Australia and South America. - Adult Daughters: Regina & Tanya Charitable Club Commitment - BS Mechanical Engineer  Volunteer Chairman of The GM Mens’ Club sports - MBA (finance) activities for over 20 years - Powerboat: Winelite

Managed volunteers operating concessions at Ford Field and Club Involvement the Silverdome during events while interfacing with arena  Finance Committee 2009, 2011, 2012 and restaurant personnel. These fund-raising efforts have  Crawford Armstrong Handicap Outing benefited over 100 Southeast Michigan Charities. Volunteer since 2005 Envisioning Our Future at the DYC  Voyageurs Member and Participant  Vice-Commodore’s Ball Volunteer since I firmly believe our Members should be so extremely proud of 2005 the Detroit Yacht Club, that they will want to brag about us  Holiday Decorating and take down. and share their Club with family and friends. To this end I am  Sea Serpents pleased to give my time, experience and energy to  Metro Beach and Cobo Hall Boat Show perpetuate the upward trend of new Membership. I am volunteer committed to serve and continually raise the bar to provide  Parade of Lights Participant the level of service that our Members deserve. As your next  Wine Society Charter Member Rear Commodore, it is my commitment to make this happen.  I enjoy contributing my time and energy where help is needed.

Jim Gierlach For Rear Commodore

Two years ago when the club was facing incredible financial challenges, I did not run for cover, I ran for a seat on the board. I wanted to help fix our club. I wanted to lend my time and experience as a business owner to help steer DYC in the right direction. Two years later, I'm glad I did. Things are significantly better, membership is growing, the harbor is nearly full, financial performance has improved, and I'm proud of the entire DYC family, membership and staff, for pulling together and making it happen.

Now, I'm asking for your support to help continue the progress as Rear Commodore. Being the current Secretary of the Board, and member of the House, and Harbor Improvement Committees, I'd like to continue with the jobs at hand, because we have lots to do. The momentum is positive, and my work is not complete.

Platform

In a word, FUNDAMENTALS. I want our club to continue to be the best private yacht club anywhere, and the foundation for this lies in executing well on the fundamentals in all areas which include: financial performance, member services, clubhouse, and harbor.

Solid financial performance is absolutely key. We as leaders of the club must deliver sound and prudent management of DYC business operations. The momentum here is good, and only strong leadership will continue and accelerate the trend.

In the last few years, member services, restaurant and banquet services, and harbor service have all improved. I will continue to work with management and staff to drive and improve the progress.

The Harbor The Clubhouse  Seventeen years self employed Our new Slab and Midway docks are Our beautiful historic clubhouse needs lots of  House, Harbor Improvement, beautiful. Now it's time to formulate TLC. As a contractor, I understand what we are and Dredging Committees plans for Main and Lagoon. I currently sit in for. Job one is sealing the envelope of the  Crawford Armstrong Boat on the Harbor Improvement Committee, building, and stemming the decay. I want to ride Volunteer and we have Main Dock squarely in our work with our new DYC Foundation and  Special Olympics Fishing sights. We're assessing what we have to formulate a global strategy for improvement. Tournament fundraiser work with, what we need to fix it, and The task may seem daunting, but with support,  Numerous professional are discussing the best possible layout for participation, prioritizing, and phasing, we can electrical donations to club the renovated dock. At that point we'll get there. and grounds price it all up, and make  Committed to assisting Jr. recommendations to the board. My Current Projects Sailing Program  Swim Finals Committee Low Water! As everyone knows, water Front staircase replacement/refurbishment  Committee Boat for DRYA levels are down in the Great Lakes. Sweepstakes Regatta Commodore Barlow is forming a  Gold Cup Fundraiser dredging committee and asked me to Planning for dock replacement/refurbishment, Committee including electrical service engineering and participate. The purpose of this  Extensive experience in upgrade study committee is to get our homework done leadership and management just in case water levels do not rise in the  Rod and Gun Club spring and the need to dredge becomes Harbor survey and planning  Donated 3 weekends of imminent. The board has approved labor to rebuild finger piers funding for a harbor depth survey, which we will commission immediately. After the survey, we can formulate plans, Stand with me DYC, we have lots to do! develop a budget, and explore funding options. www.jim4dyc.com To summarize, if the leaders of this club mind the fundamentals properly, with Focused on Fundamentals support of the entire DYC family, no other private club will come close to providing the overall experience we have Proven Leadership, Proven Performance to offer.

Nominees for Election

The Board of Diirectorrs (You may vote for four (4) candidates)

2012 – 20013

DAVID ALLER

FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

I am honored to be asked by my fellow DYC members to be re- nominated to the Board of Directors. This past year on the Board has been as much an honor as it been a pleasure to serve my fellow members, and I’m looking to an even more prosperous future. To make the DYC the best that it can be, my focus will be on maintaining/improving the historic traditions, decorum, services and activities that have drawn people to the DYC for over a century.

I have a strong affinity for all-things Detroit and as your Director, I look forward to using my Board experience and enthusiasm to help increase the already deep luster of one of Detroit’s crown jewels, The Historic Detroit Yacht Club.

DYC ACTIVITIES CIVIC ACTIVITIES

 ACTIVE MEMBER SINCE 2009/BOATING MEMBER AS OF  ROTARY-GROSSE POINTE SUNRISE-PRESIDENT 2011  THE PLAYERS-AMATEUR THEATER  APPOINTED TO THE BOARD FOR THE 2012 TERM  THE DETROIT BOAT CLUB  CURRENT CHAIR—METRO CLUB (OFF-SITE SOCIAL  DETROIT ECONOMIC CLUB GATHERINGS)  ZION LODGE #1 F. & A.M.  CURRENT CO-CHAIR—HOLIDAY DE-DECORATING  MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE  NOMINATING COMMITTEE  VOYAGEURS  ROD AND GUN CLUB PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL  BOAT AND CAR SHOW VOLUNTEER  CLEAN-UP DAY VOLUNTEER  SINGLE/NO CHILDREN  HOLIDAY DECORATING /DE-DECORATING VOLUNTEER  GENERAL MOTORS—ENGINEER—22YRS  DYC MEMBERSHIP BOOTH @ VARIOUS SHOWS  BSME—WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER  SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS  VENETIAN PLANNING  2011 GOLD CUP FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER  RACE COMMITTEE BOAT-2011 SWEEEPSTAKES REGATTA  STAKE BOAT-2011 MOTOR CITY MILE SWIM RACE

Vote Mark Baker DYC Board of Directors

Working Hard for our Future

Hello: Let me introduce myself I am Mark Baker. I am pleased to have the privilege of running for DYC Board of Directors. I have been a member of the Detroit Yacht Club with my wife and 2 teenage daughters since 2006. We have been active in the youth swim team and also support junior sailing. We dock our sailboat “Phoenix,” a Catalina 380 in Lagoon 61. I have been a recreational and racing sailor for most of my life

I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and my professional degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

I have been working at Henry Ford Hospital as a Physician’s Assistant in the division of cardiac surgery for which I am the Chief P.A. I have a great deal of medical per- sonnel management and financial management experience. The latter specifically relate to the skills I would bring to the DYC board.

As I stated before, we joined, initially, so our daughters could join the swim team and wanted a good harbor for our boat. Since joining, the Club has become a 2nd home for us. Our weekend resort, in the city, for the entire family, if you will. Many of you may know our daughter Leah, who has worked as a lifeguard for the past 4 years. We spend a lot of time at the Club year round for both business and pleasure. We have actively supported the swim team throughout our stay. This is an important part of our mission, to support and promote youth activities.

I have decided it is time to give something back to our Club. The best way to do this, I believe, is not just to be an active member but also to be active in the operation of the Club. I feel that I have a lot to offer the Club, given the oppor- tunity.

I believe our current efforts to grow membership and to secure our financial future are generally on target. It is of utmost im- portance to continue to grow. I would like the opportunity to con- tribute to this particular effort, as well as being an advocate for our youth programs. VOTE for Todd J. Eib Board of Directors

I’ve been fortunate in my life, to have been surrounded by friends and associates of the highest caliber; whom I’ve been able to learn lessons in life and business from. One important lesson I learned from my father, is something I apply in business every day. Right or wrong, a leader must possess the ability to analyze data and make a decision. In my broad career, I’ve had to make very tough decisions and adapt to changing climates. I am known professionally and in my personal life as a hands-on guy with a positive attitude and I am looking forward to working for the members of the DYC.

I was honored to be asked to run for the Board of Directors. My focus at DYC is two-fold, pertaining to our finances and membership growth/retention. These are key areas that need a concentration of talent and dedication; areas I can significantly assist in a positive direction. I am currently on the Membership Committee in an Ambassador role, assisting new members in becoming acquainted with our club and activities. While we continue to grow in the Intermediate category, we need to balance the wonderful traditions we carry on, while gauging the changing socio - economic conditions of newer members and younger families. I will work hard and utilize my experience to help further refine our budgets to ensure a positive and profitable future for DYC.

DYC Activities: DYC Active boating member since 2009 – Main Dock 34, participating in many rendezvous and fleet review. Chairman – Father’s Day Antique Boat Show since 2010. Since I assumed responsibility, we realized growth in participants, general attendance from members, and their families every year. Membership Committee – Ambassador where I attend new member orientations, follow up with phone calls, and be a point of contact for new members. I assist with tours and help integrate new active members with current active boating members, as it is important we reach out to new members and make them feel at home. Member – Rod & Gun Club Member – Voyageurs Member – Kayak Club Member – Wine Society Christmas decorating/decorating

Professional experience: Community involvement: Sales Manager, non-automotive business Director - Michigan Chapter of the Antique and segments – Avon Automotive. I manage a team Classic Boat Society, serving on the Board of that is responsible for 75+ customers, worth Directors, Editor of the club publication – The $39 million dollars in sales annually. Achieved Channel Marker. Marketing Director for the double digit growth year over year by Algonac Classic Boat Show strategically applying resources, targeting Distributive Education Club of America – customers and market segments where we Secondary Education, Business Marketing. could make the most impact. State Conference judging, coaching, and Business Manager, electronic & diagnostic mentoring youth in business equipment – SPX Corporation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light the Product Development Manager – Lionel Electric Night volunteer Trains

Please VOTE for Todd Eib – Board of Directors & visit www.toddeib.com

MICHAEL FELLBERG FOR DIRECTOR I am honored to be running as a candidate for the DYC Board of Directors. I will contribute my passion and commitment for our club and represent both active and boating members at the DYC Board. My career allows me the flexibility of schedule required to be an effective and productive DYC board member.

Involvement at DYC Professional Resume: 2013 MICSA Swim Team Finals Committee chair Engineering degree - MSU (Go Green!) Jr. Sailing Committee MBA - U of M (Go Blue!) Strategic Planning Committee General Motors Marketing Executive (retired). Membership Committee, GM Presidents Award Chair and founder of the Green committee Keller Williams Real Estate Partner -current Treasurer of the West End Dock, GreenHouse Holdings LLC Owner -current Participation in various DYC sailing events

DYC Priorities My primary goal is to grow DYC membership and retain existing members Fill every well in the harbor and have a waiting list Maintain the club’s positive momentum and work on continuous improvement. Support the MICSA Swim Team Finals for 2013 Expand and Improve the Jr. Sailing Program. Enhance other family/children programs and initiatives Respect our Historical traditions and continue to improve our services to members Increase our recycling efforts, and improve our energy efficiency Strategic Capital plan

Family My Wife, Andrea and I joined DYC in 2003 as active members. Our daughter Celeste, who is 8, is active on the swim team and the Jr. Sailing Program. Our family goal is for Celeste to have her wedding at the DYC, many years from now. We became sailors with our Beneteau “About Time” and active boating members in 2007.

It would be my privilege and honor to contribute to the DYC and serve on your board. Please contact me at [email protected] for any questions, concerns or comments. On November 12, I ask that you consider my experience, enthusiasm, qualifications and skills and -- Vote for Michael Fellberg for the board of directors of the Historic DYC.

VOTE DAVID A. LILLY FOR DYC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It is an honor to have been selected by the Nominating Committee to run for the position of Director. I joined the DYC in February 2011, shortly after I moved to Detroit. After touring the club during a Belle Isle event, I was enormously impressed by the role that the club - both its members and the historic clubhouse -- have played and continue to play in the incredible history of the city of Detroit and in the wider world. Continuing and improving upon that great tradition is personally very important to me, and I think important to all DYC members. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a member and actively sought additional ways through which I might contribute to the club, principally through work on the advisory board of the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation. At the end of every club evening, as I drive back over the bridge to the park, I remark to myself or friends who are with me about what a great time I’ve had. * * * DYC Activities • Chair of the Communications Committee for the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation, 2011-present. • DYC Flying Scots participant, 2011; awarded helmsman card. • Member, DYC Wine Society, 2011-present. * * *

Education and Professional Activities • B.A. in English and Political Science, Kenyon College (Ohio), 1994 • College for Creative Studies, continuing education classes in photography, 2011 • Account Executive, corporate and financial public relations consulting, Principal Communications/ Grey Advertising (New York), 1995-1998. • Associate and, later, Partner, Kekst and Company, Inc., a leading corporate and financial communications firm (New York), 1998-2010. • Independent consultant; student and supporter of all things Detroit, especially architecture, historic preservation, and photography, 2011-present.

Personal • Member, Kenyon College Alumni Council, 2012-2015 • Former New York City Regional Association President, Kenyon College Alumni Association; active in Detroit Regional Association. • Member, reunion gift committees; special gifts volunteer for the recent “We Are Kenyon” capital campaign.

Vote for David A. Lilly on November 12! KELLI MURPHY for DYC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DYC needs involved members to take on leadership responsibilities. Our Club is unique in many ways- our historic facilities on Detroit's beautiful Belle Isle Park, our boating and sailing heritage and generations of loyal DYC members- but there are also ways we can simplify and improve the DYC's processes to align with consumer (member) experiences and expectations at other high-end facilities. As a Board of Directors, elected member representatives should challenge and empower our skilled, professional management team toward excellence in execution of their roles. Overseeing and encouraging well-thought-out, realistic and consistent short- and longer-term strategic goals for member services, facilities maintenance and management, and membership growth are all part of what a member-representative board can bring.

Some specific areas I’d like the DYC Board to focus are:

 Balancing membership affordability and service offerings,  Infrastructure (buildings, docks/harbor, and grounds) assessment and utilization, and  Continued improvement in financial transparency and communications.

My professional skills and DYC experience of several years of leadership in DYC club organizations would enhance the effectiveness of DYC's Board of Directors. I look forward to your vote!

My Background & DYC Involvement

Career-wise, I'm an attorney and currently work at Ford Motor Company as state tax counsel.

I'm also a boater and my husband, Sean, and I own two sailboats. At DYC we have Double Jeopardy, a Tartan 10, in the Lagoon. Our "floating get- away" is Let It Go, a Pearson 28, whose home port is Port Sanilac on Lake Huron in Michigan's thumb.

Sean and I joined DYC in 2004 with the intention of spending a year or two honing our sailing skills in the DYC's Flying Scots program. Despite our short-term intentions, we found ourselves welcome and impressed with DYC and now consider ourselves members for life. We’re both actively involved in sail racing and instruction and have taken on leadership responsibilities with Flying Scots club, serving as Race Chair, Instruction Chair and three years as Program Chairs. During this time, I launched the DYC Flying Scots e-mail newsletter, our webpage (with on- line instruction program registration), and a presence on Facebook.

In addition to my sailing involvement, I chaired the 2010 Member Task I encourage you to learn more Force, drove exploration of changes to DYC membership categories for about me and ask me questions single members, and worked on development of a ballot proposal on on my campaign website: proxy voting. I also regularly represent DYC membership at boat shows www.kellifordyc.com or email and faithfully participate in DYC volunteer work days such as the Vice me at Commodore's Ball (a/k/a Spring clean up). In 2010, Sean and I were [email protected] with honored to receive the Theuerkorn Award for service to DYC. your thoughts about DYC.

Dan “Let’s Go” Nowicki for Director

My good friends recognize the “Let’s Go” as one of my favorite sayings. It represents my can do, get things done attitude and the ability to get people motivated and moving in the desired direction. Not only do I use this saying in my social life, I commonly use it when I am interacting with my business peers or leading my teams.

Why Vote for Dan Nowicki?

I believe that my 20 years experience as the lead financial person in various manufacturing companies, currently as the Divisional CFO for Hampson Aerospace, a UK public company is exactly what the club needs in these difficult financial times. In my current position I am responsible for the finance/accounting function for 3 plants in North America with $200M in annual sales. Not only am I a hand’s on finance person, who loves getting involved in the operational side of the business, I have participated in developing sales strategies and strategic plans.

As a member of the Detroit Yacht Club since 2004, my family and I have gotten very involved in all the club has to offer. My three children, Danny, Katie and Abigail are all involved in the summer swim team and have swam on the winter swim team. They have also participated in the sailing and tennis programs. Our boat “Knot Enough Time” is on Midway 14, which we enjoy living on all summer.

I have spent the last two years on the Board, helping steer our club through difficult times and at the same time learning what it means to be a director. I am heavily involved in the Gold Cup Fundraiser Committee, its’ 2012 Chairman, which raised $85,000 to help ensure the hydroplanes continue to run on the Detroit River. This event is a big revenue generator for the club and major historical event. I have participated in numerous vice commodores’ balls, helped in building the midway picnic area, and supported summer swim/sailing programs. My wife, Tina has been the Midway dock representative and is the ladies locker room representative. We have also hosted the Muscamoot Bay raft-off for the past four years.

Why am I running?

I am running for the Board again, because I love this club, the history, the tradition, and the great people that are members. In my eight years as a member, I have developed great friends and great relationships. My children have also developed great friends and lasting memories that I hope will remain into their adult life. I want to continue to commit my time and business expertise to ensure a solid future for the DYC, so that my youngest daughter can enjoy what her older brother and sister have enjoyed. I have also received positive feedback on my first term and want to continue to work for the DYC membership. I am asking you to vote for me again as director so that I can continue to help secure a solid future for the DYC. HOWARD TRERICE for DYC Board of Directors

DYC Activities:

• Member of the New Harbor Improvement Committee 2012 • Key involvement from concept to completion of new Midway & Slab Docks • DYC Member all my life (except 1986 to 2004) • Totally familiar with and respect DYC Traditions • Boating member for seven years • Attended numerous Rendezvous • 2012 Harbor Improvements – Hands on in all

activities

I am privileged to have been nominated to run for the • Contributor board of directors and if elected, I will devote my time o 2012 Harbor Improvements and expertise to help continue to steer the DYC in the o New Boutique right direction and to keep it strong. I will work hard to o Miss DYC make certain that the board listens to the membership o DRRA Gold Cup Sponsorship and their needs, focus on the pertinent issues, and o Bitter End Improvements Phase 1 & 2 implement strategic plans to ensure that the DYC o MOMC / DYC Operation Injured Soldier prospers for many years to come. o Swim Team

In my view, our board has three extremely important Professional: tasks. Obtaining the means to fund ongoing club house and harbor maintenance and restoration projects. Along • President, Miljoco Corporation. 30 years as a with that, and equally weighted in terms of importance, is profitable market leader in the mechanical the actual selection of long term strategic projects, instrument manufacturing business. Worldwide obtaining our memberships approval, and final sales and manufacturing that is about four times implementation. And of course another important task is the size of DYC business level. My company has continued membership growth in all categories. earned numerous awards for performance, quality and long term reliability to our If elected, one of the key items I would personally like to customers. We are considered “Best in Class” by see is that the continued harbor improvement plans are many of our largest customers, all Fortune 100 fulfilled. I will work hard to see that our short term needs Corporations. and long term desires are clearly and effectively • Started own company in 1983, and built it to a 55 communicated within the board and management and to person organization the membership. • Extensive experience in leadership and management and engineering Club House Restoration - An obvious priority for all of us • Experienced in profit/loss/cashflow management and for me personally. Recent Commodores and Boards during challenging economic environments have done an excellent job of beautifying and preserving our club house, there is still much to be done and we need to continue to keep our focus on these needs.

For additional information on my candidacy and personal Membership - Growing our membership base and background please visit: preserving our current membership is of great importance to all of us and the prosperity of DYC. In my view, membership growth and member retention is an www.VoteTRERICE.com extremely high priority for all of us if not the highest. Membership dues are the life blood of any club including our own DYC.

Preserve DYC Values – I am a Third Generation DYC Member. I want to see that the DYC remains an active and vibrant club for singles and couples and families of all ages and a club with continued high standards.

Nominees for Election

Preservation Fund Trustee (You may vote for one (1) candidate)

2012 – 20013

Elect James McGuire DYC Preservation Fund Trustee

It is an honor and a privilege to be In summary, I have been active at the nominated to run for Trustee of the club with the Flying Scotts as an Instructor, Preservation Fund. certified to operate the Club owned boats As a member who grew up at DYC. My as operator of “Perseverance” and the wife, Judy and I were married at the Club other Safety Boats. in 1975. It would be a privilege to ob- I have also been active with the An- tain your vote. nual “Explorer” Program; every year during Professionally; for the last 30 years I May and June we teach Boy Scouts and have been a professional in the Telecom- Girl Scouts of Metropolitan Detroit how to munications industry, and for the last 17 sail. Our hope is that they leave this pro- years I have been working as a consult- gram with more confidence in themselves, ant, as the President of my own technol- and how to work together as a team. ogy consulting and management com- As a Preservation Fund Trustee it will pany. be my honor serve on the Committee to As a result of my experience in business make sure that, as the Bylaws state under over the last 40 years after graduating Section 8, Paragraph (b) that the Preserva- from Oakland University; I know I can be tion Committee is to only approve expendi- an asset to the DYC by serving a 3 year tures from the Fund that will “preserve, re- term as a Preservation Fund Trustee. store or protect the Clubhouse, the Over the years I have learned a great Club Island or other principal Club As- deal about a wide range of issues in con- sets.” tracting, construction, technology and Therefore I ask for your vote come Novem- people. In many ways I believe my ber 10th. eclectic background will be of great benefit to the Club on this Committee.

Elect Allen Pugh for Preservation Fund Trustee

It is an honor to be nominated to run for the position of Preservation Fund Trustee. If elected, I will ensure the Preservation Fund is used to preserve, restore and protect the clubhouse, the club island and other principal club assets. I will use my 25+ years of business experience to ensure that all matters that come before the Preservation Fund Committee are reviewed with sound fiscal planning and an understanding of what is best for the club in the short and long term.

LaVerne and I have been members for five years and have enjoyed every second we spend at the DYC. If you allow me to serve, I will do everything in my power to ensure that this club is preserved for the next generation of our DYC family.

Detroit Yacht Club Activities

Two-time member of the Nominating Committee Past sponsor of Miss DYC Volunteer (holiday decorations, plant flowers and cleanup various sites) Attend several yearly club events Actively use and promote club facilities-held several business meetings, hosted my company party and son’s wedding (250+ guests)

Professional Qualifications

President/CEO of iNCLUSION More than 25 years of marketing, financial management, sales and proven economic growth Named 2011 Top Executive in Marketing & Advertising by Black Enterprise Magazine Current President Elect Southfield Black Chamber of Commerce Member of the Detroit Ad Council leadership Committee Member of 2012 National Defense Industrial Association Planning Committee Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Norfolk State University Detroit Yacht Club

Vote Monday, November 12th

Polls open Noon to 8:00 pm Absentee Ballots can be cast at the Club during the week before the election.

Moonday (November 5) · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday (November 6, 7, 8) · 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Frriday (November 9) · 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday (November 10) · Noon – 9:00 pm Sunday (November 11) · 2:000 pm – 7:00 pm

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