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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.