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ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED

The Detroit Yacht Club‘s 98th Memorial Day Regatta in Memory of Elisabeth “Libby” Mistele Please join us for a Cocktail Reception Mother’s Day Brunch Friday, May 23 at 6:30 pm thth Sunday, May 11 Trophy Room on the Second Floor Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 11:30 am to 3:00 pm 2nd Floor Dress code applies - jacket for gentlemen (no denim) Delicious Food and a Spectacular Sweets Table!

Adults $26.95++

Children $13.95++ 7-12 yrs.

Children $ 7.95++ 4-6 yrs.

Jackets required for gentlemen (No denim) Please make brunch reservations at the Reception Counter (313) 824-1200

Grill Restaurant opens at 3:00 pm featuring a Mother’s Day Special Dinner Please call the Reception Counter Please make your reservations early with the Grill with your reservations (313) 824-1200 2 (313) 824-1200, ext. 234 AT THE HELM ROD & GUN CLUB COMMODORE FRED CARR BILL & RICK

She is back! You can feel the pulse, The spring weather has arrived and the fish are biting! The Detroit you can hear the pulse and now as the River is teaming with walleye, hungry after this long brutal winter. harbor continues to fill with member's Hiking trails are filled with the sound of birds, marked with the prints vessels you can see the pulse quicken- of all kinds of animals and covered with snakes of all sizes! ing, the pulse of the DYC is back! This spring we have several events. First is shooting at Double The green of Belle Isle's willow trees and Action Indoor Gun Range in Madison Heights. We rent the entire grass is coming back. By month's end gun range for Detroit Yacht Club members and welcome both expe- expect to see beautiful lush views of the rienced and novice shooters ~ men and women alike. This is the big island and of our DYC Island too. perfect opportunity to refresh/review gun handling and safety guide- While the State of Michigan works their lines whether for home protection or for those that carry. magic on the big island; our very own Traditionally we meet afterwards for a bite to eat at Boodles Vice Commodore Joe Books with the Restaurant. This is a limited space event so e-mail Rick Michalski Garden Club's Chairwoman Pamela as soon as possible at [email protected]. Thursday, May 15th ~ Maloney, on a day one could say we are 6:30 - 8:00pm. Cost is $15.00 per person. You can also rent guns all members of the Garden Club, will at Double Action at a discount during this event, if you would like to work their magic on our DYC Island try something different. leaving us with manicured beds of beautiful flowers to enjoy all season The second event is the In-House Walleye Derby. Saturday, long. May 24th. Tina and Dan Nowicki will be taking the lead on organiz- Ballroom dancing's newly formed Club whose Chairman is John Gibson ing this event, so please contact them if you are interested in a day is making a comeback! Fine Dining being led by our very own Le Cordon where kids, family & friends can enjoy quality time on the water. Bleu Honor Graduate and General Manager James Sides is making a Details to follow… comeback! Chef Craig Deck's comeback is really revving up with new The third event is Family Fishing Day on Sunday, June 8th. menu items and nightly specials sure to make for a mouthwatering sum- Michigan DNR opens all fishing in the Great Lakes ~ no adult mer season. For your after dinner listening pleasure Entertainment license is required on this day ~ fishing for kids 16 years and Chairwoman Tamra Homicz has come back with an outstanding variety of younger is always unrestricted. The Rod & Gun Club will provide bands sure to quicken your pulse as you dance the hot summer nights poles and bait for those who need them along with trophies and away. prizes. A $5.00 fee will be charged for each family that participates Service is making a comeback as General Manager Sides continues to Thanks for all of your support & enjoy the outdoors! build up this summer's team! It looks like some of the old crew will be Bill Schrader & Rick Michalski returning along with new crew members providing the makings for an extraordinary 2014 Service Team. Grill Manager Samantha Owens and Bar Manager Logan Muehlenbein stand ready to put the pedal to the metal FAMILY FISHING DAY revving up the staff to deliver that extraordinary promise with every order th you place! Whether you're bellying up to the Grill Bar or the Pool Bar for a Sunday, June 8 Belle Isle Ice Tea, whether you're dining in the Grill Restaurant, on the Grill Patio or at the Poolside Café for a delicious repast or Fine Dining in our Formal Dining Room on the second floor you can rest assured you'll FISHING TIME receive the best service you can find anywhere on Michigan's Great Lakes! 9:30 am ~ 1:00 pm The Grand Prix is coming back to the big island! And your management team is working, as in the past, to make the Detroit Yacht Club your per- PRIZES FOR fect Grand Prix Home Base. Providing you unrestricted access to the Club ALL CHILDREN with shuttles to and from the race track combine to make our venue the 15 AND UNDER best in Detroit! Three days of heart pounding excitement as the fastest cars on wheels fly around Belle Isle all within just minutes from your home base. 1. ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER FAMILY (TO COVER BAIT) 2. CHILDREN CATCHING LARGEST FISH PICK PRIZES FIRST. (ANY TYPE FISH ) Rev up your life! 3. TOURNAMENT IS A CATCH AND RELEASE. THE WEIGH IN STATION AT THE BASE OF MAIN DOCK Experience the Detroit 4. FISHING AREA: ANYWHERE ON DYC ISLAND, DOCKS, LAGOON, OFFBACK OF YOUR BOAT, OR OFF SHORELINE. Yacht Club! 5. NO FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED THIS DAY. 6. LAST WEIGH IN IS 2:00 pm, NO LATER, PRIZES GIVEN THEN.

Trophies: Largest fish • girls 8yrs & under/boys 8yrs & under Largest fish • girls over 8yrs-10/boys over 8yrs-10 While the theme of this article is come back it is important to note that Largest fish • girls over 10yrs-15/boys over 10yrs-15 DYCers also give back. We do that in many ways, there is the annual Fun Most fish caught - girls • Most fish caught -boys in the Sun day helping people by bringing joy into their lives, our Scouting affiliation with our learn to sail program and new this year a partnership GOOD LUCK !!! HAVE FUN!!! with University Prep Schools in another learn to sail program. Please take advantage of the opportunity to give back, jump in with both feet and enjoy & the gift of giving, it is what makes us DYCers. DON'T LET THE BIG ONE GET AWAY And that's the way it is from the driver's seat. Cover Photograph by Com Fred Carr 3 FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL MANAGER TODD J. EIB JIM SIDES

Greetings from the Board room. This month Greetings! I hope this article finds was busy with follow-up on many tasks. The everyone doing well! It has been said if House Committee has been reviewing many you don't like the weather in Michigan initiatives that pertain to our clubhouse and wait 5 minutes… it will change. Well, we grounds. The Finance Committee has spent had all four seasons in four days… time working on our current line of credit, Spring, Summer, then snow (SNOW..In along with a host of other topics. The Board April) then Fall and now back to Spring. approved extending the revolving credit loan And we broke a record for snowfall. 94. with very favorable savings on the interest 8 inches surpassing the record of 93.6 rate. Overall, the financial condition continues set in 1880-81. So hopefully Spring to improve and I will allow the Treasurer to remains around and we can get on top review with you.The Board approved to of some maintenance and grounds extend the current membership special work. through the spring, as the Membership We have many, many events and spe- Department has found favorable response. cials going on at the DYC and we have With that, the Board passed a standing rules motion, declaring that all new created a 6 month Master Calendar for everyone to see the members retain a valid credit card on file with the club, as permitted by upcoming events. The calendar is posted on the website and hard state law. This will assist with delinquent accounts accruing. The Board copies are available at the Club. Monthly calendars will appear in also supported Management in the decision to keep the Spirit of DYC on the MainSheet as always. dry-dock this year. Ridership has fallen from 15,000 to 2,400 passengers There truly is something for everyone, from Trivia on Tuesdays per year and unknown repairs needed, would place a strain on our current to 10 Buck Tuesdays, Lobsterfests, Specials on Wednesdays, budget. Following the highly successful Dancing at the Grand event, the Theme Buffets, and Fine Dining in the Fountain Room… and the Board approved a new "Dance Club" with John Gibson as the Chairman. list goes on and on. If there is an event or dining option that you In a unanimous vote, the Board also approved moving forward with Phase would like us to consider please send it to the F&B team or I of the Seal the Envelope Campaign, which will focus on the clubhouse's myself. east end sun room, removal of the projector room, repair the flat roof, stuc- Also, I held the first of the quarterly State of the Club address. co and applicable restoration items. This is a great step forward for our I will set the dates and times of the other 3 and get on the calen- clubhouse. Every month I look forward to our discussions and you can dar. A copy of the bullet points of the address will be made avail- always reach me at: [email protected] able online and via mail to those unable to attend. "To BEEF or Not To BEEF" Along with regular news and happenings I also like to keep membership informed of bigger events that may impact you. If you noticed recently your shopping cart is less full but the bill is much higher… It is not just you. Prices are climbing and are predicted to get higher and higher especially on beef and produce. That will FireworksFireworks NightNight create a trickle down on pork and chicken as demand increases, raising the cost of those items. If you have a freezer, pack it full Monday, June 23 now. Invest in a good vacuum sealer and meats can be held 8 to 12 months. Enjoy the Fireworks from your own Private Island Fruits have also taken a hit with the weather and prices will be Grill Dining menu not available ~ Grill Closed higher than usual this year, and dairy is predicted to hit near “BBQ Buffet on the Patio” record highs. The issue with the fruit and produce will be 2-fold as the price will increase and quality will likely decrease. Shop smart 5 - 9 pm and you can mitigate any loss or cost factors. In fact I will be hold- Brill Bar ing a "Cooking Class" that will detail what to look for in the stores and what "deals" to avoid. 5 - 9 pm This is due to many factors. The cattle industry has lost millions of head of cattle to a virus as well as weather. Grain feed has gone up significantly due to weather and a poor crop harvest and fuel prices are adding to the cost for the price of shipping. At the DYC, we have seen our ground beef double in price “Go Fly A Kite” since the beginning of the year and short ribs literally climbed $3.00 more per pound overnight. Our team is committed to offer- Saturday, May 17 ing the best product at the right price. We will do our very best to keep prices set through the season. If certain items become pro- 11:00 am hibitive, we will adjust the menu to keep a good variety and best West End Parking Lot pricing practices that we want to be known for. Bring your kite and some friends, See you at the DYC! and Slainte, Sonas agus beartas. see who can get their kite to go the highest. (Cheers, Health, Wealth and Happiness).

Highest kite gets a prize! Jim Sides 4 FROM THE HOUSE COMMITTEE CHEF CRAIG’S CORNER VICE COMMODORE JOE BROOKS CRAIG DECK

Dear DYC Members; First of all I would like to thank all the It's approaching springtime again. Soon more boats will be launched members for the great turn out of just and gracing our beautiful harbor for the 2014 season. Flowers will be over 600 people for the Easter Sunday planted in the gardens and the DYC grounds will be groomed by our Brunch. It was an exciting day filled members, during the Vice Commodore's Ball (a.k.a. Clean-Up Day), with lots of smiles, laughter, friends and which is, Saturday, May 10th. All volunteers are welcome!! The family. If it's any indication of how the DYC Club grounds and Harbor will have all un-tagged items removed. rest of the year is going to go I believe Prior to Clean-Up Day, the Board, Club Management, and Harbor we will have a great year. Now its time Committee are requesting that you spend a few minutes to inspect the to start getting ready for the next great Club grounds, areas around your boat well, and your dock. These holiday, Mother’s Day. I hope everyone has made their reservations areas are visible to all of our members and guests. Please pay partic- because you don't want to miss out on another great celebratory day ular attention to areas near your dock containing your grills, chairs, here at the Detroit Yacht Club. and other "lawn furniture". Some of these areas are in direct view of Please be sure to make all your reservations as soon as possible for parking lots, boats, and Club windows, where members and guests every Club event and Grill Restaurant dining experience. You may won- frequent. As an example: the green sheds in Lagoon are especially der why I keep reminding you to make reservations; well, knowing in visible to our parking lot area, so this area needs extra attention to advance helps us make your dining experience a more enjoyable one. present a nice appearance. Please, it is requested that all boaters So please help us do our part by doing your part and make your reser- take as much equipment home as possible and store the remainder vation(s) as early as possible. inside your sheds or dock boxes. As a reminder, you may not leave In conclusion I would like to share a Vegetarian Jambalaya Recipe, I dinghies or any other equipment on the shed roofs. Please remove hope you will enjoy it as much as my friends and I have. unused grills, tables, lumber, broken and miscellaneous items, and batteries from the DYC property. DYC Tagging Policy Please be aware that under House Rule 8, small ID tags should be attached to all personal items that you want to keep on your dock, at your well, in the bike shed, or within the picnic areas this coming sea- son. ID Tags are available at the Gate House for your convenience. The tagging policy applies to BBQ grills, outdoor furniture, dinghies, kayaks, canoes, boat trailers (Rule 10), dog carts, bikes (Rule 16), etc. Items on the grounds that are not properly tagged will be considered unwanted and removed this year in an effort to maintain the appear- ance of our beautiful island. All items not removed or tagged by Friday, May 9th will be removed on Clean-Up Day, Saturday, May 10th, or by the DYC Staff after May 10th. Any questions - please con- Vegetable Jambalaya tact General Manager Sides or Assistant Gen. Manager Bowman. Remember also that sailboat masts and sawhorses may be stored INGREDIENTS • Vegetable Stock 6 cups on DYC property for the winter under House Rule 8. Masts must be • Olive oil 1/4 cup removed by May 15th and are subject to a penalty if not removed by • Onions, large dice 1 cup June 1st. • Yellow peppers, large dice 1/2 cup Thank you, in advance for your cooperation, • Red pepper, large dice 1/2 cup Sincerely, • Celery, large dice 1/2 cup Joe • Garlic, minced 1 Tbs • Tomatoes, large dice 2 cups • Mushrooms, quartered 2 cups • Okra, cut 1/4 pound • Carrots, half moon slices 1/4 pound • Zucchini, half moons 2 each • Yellow Squash, Half Moons 2 each • Bay leaf 1 each • Thyme, dried 1/2 Tsp • Salt & Pepper to taste Vice Commodore’s Ball • Cayenne pepper to taste (Clean-Up Day) Saturday, May 10 ~ 8:30 am DIRECTIONS Bring vegetable stock to a simmer and keep warm. In a Dutch Oven, Meet in the Starboard Haven Lounge heat olive oil over medium to high heat and add onions, peppers, celery and cook until soft for 4 to 5 minutes. Then add garlic, tomatoes, mush- Complimentary Coffee, Donuts and rooms, okra, carrots, zucchini and herbs. Cook for an additional 10 min- Lunch will be provided utes stirring frequently. Add warm stock and seasoning and bring to a Bring your favorite Garden Gloves, boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Broom, Shovel or Trowel Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Add parsley and adjust season- No Experience Required ing as needed. Serve with rice. Thank you for your patronage, Contributions for our DYC flowers are always appreciated Chef Craig Deck 5 GARDEN CLUB VOYAGEURS VENTURES PAM MALONEY PATRICIA THULL O'BRIEN

ANNUAL HERB, PLANT AND FLOWER SALE May 9, 2014 - DYC Voyageurs enjoyed the Players Club Detroit. SATURDAY, MAY 10: 8:30 am until 1:30 pm The Players Club of Detroit is a private non-profit men's theatre club, in its 103rd year of amateur theatre. Of the year's work, the top three SUNDAY, MAY 11: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm one act plays were selected for the May 9th performance. A very large group of our DYC members met at The Players and enjoyed a pre- party with member provided appetizers. The performances were won- derful as always and featured some of our very own DYC members. Fun was had by all. May 10, 2014 - DYC Vice Commodore's Ball (a.k.a. Clean-Up Day) - Voyageurs Garden Many of our wonderful Voyageurs gathered in the Voyageurs Garden and played in the dirt. It marked the first efforts of the sea- PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY and THYME, as well as many other son, to restore our beautiful and highly visible garden. Look for a date herbs you enjoy, will be on sale at the Vice Commodore's Ball and dur- to come back to the Voyageurs Garden for the planting of our flowers, ing the Mother's Day Brunch. Plant herbs in a windowsill garden, on your accompanied by a glass of cheer. deck, on your boat or in your garden and enjoy them all summer long. Questions about the Voyageurs? Email or call Patricia Thull O'Brien Freeze them or dry them so you can enjoy them through the cold winter (248) 345-3457 or email [email protected] months. We will be selling potted plants and hopefully some hanging baskets. TRADITIONS COMMITTEE With the weather we have been having we will be selecting the best PATRICIA THULL O'BRIEN items that Eastern Market is offering that weekend. These plants and flowers would be great on your front porch, deck or dock area. They also Location, Rules and Behavior, Traditions, make a great Mother's Day gift. Management, Membership/Marketing are We also will have our cookbook, Food For All Seasons available for the major areas of significance that surfaced sale. If you haven't purchased one, stop by and take a look at our sam- within the Traditions Committee. From our ple copy. It, too, makes a great present Focus/Facilitation Sessions, each of these REMEMBER: ALL PROCEEDS from flower, plant, herb, and cookbook topics received several comments and sev- sales go into gardens at the DYC. So make a purchase and "HELP OUR eral comments crossed over between topics. GARDENS GROW." The committee has reviewed all of these Vice Commodore's Ball materials at length and has made several th We are currently making plans for the Vice Commodore's Ball, May 10 recommendations. Those recommendations and hoping for warm, sunny weather. We invite you to join us that day will be disseminated to management and working our gardens and in other areas throughout the Club. other appropriate concerns for improvement Thank You action. To all who attended the cooking class and to all the staff who helped in Additionally, we have listed the traditional the kitchen, we thank you. With the class, the raffle, the auction and events that are part of our rich DYC history in the months when they sales in our food boutique and through the efforts of Garden Club mem- would generally occur. We will be adding a description, which will bers, we were quite successful in raising funds for the gardens. cover detail, the past significance, and the tradition, within each event. What a great time we had. Class started off with Com. Fred Carr, A former publication has also surfaced and the committee feels that dressed in his outstanding chef's outfit, flipping pizzas to feed the 57 who with a bit of updating and little cost, this could potentially serve as a attended. helpful guide for our membership. He was followed by Chef Craig, demonstrating the Chicken Piccata we Retrieval of traditional and historical data is also an important part of had for lunch. Pam and Jerry continued with some demos and several our mission. As such, we have defined several areas where this doc- tastings served before and after lunch and no one went home hungry!!! umentation work has already been accomplished or continues to be And few went home empty-handed. A variety of items from the food bou- accomplished, as well as a few new expanses. We will work to coor- tique, the raffle, auction prizes and door prizes were shared among cook- dinate with current efforts as well as start new initiatives. ery school attendees. For more information or to join the committee, Is Winter Really Over????? contact me - Patricia Thull O'Brien, Chairman ~ (248) 345-3457 ~ Last Monday, April 14 we had [email protected] or daffodils growing in the Jib Marilynn Maisner, Co-Chairman ~(248) 473-4167 - Garden. That night we had [email protected]. snow. DartDart

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A Come to the Club and GARDEN CLUB MEMBER? play a Game or two of Darts in the Bitter End. Contact Pam Maloney at (248) 356-0042. The Garden Club Bring your Darts and meets third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Silver let the Games begin Bring A Friend Cup Room or in the gardens, weather permitting. We also meet many times in the gardens throughout the growing seasons. Darts are available at the reception counter We would love for you to join us. you must be 18 yrs old 6 to sign out the darts DYC FLYING SCOTS "Dancing AL TIMM CHAIRPERSON at the Grand" Was a novel Club fundraising success!

It was a great evening for dancing at the Detroit Yacht Club on Saturday evening, April 5th. Paul King and the Rhythm Society Orchestra provid- ed a wonderful evening of classic 1930s and '40s music including In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, and Unforgettable. Paul Carryer & Juliana Though the launch was later than it was hoped, and thanks to all Schoon gave a wonderful dance lesson. A faithful crew of DYC members the volunteers who helped, and the staff of the Club who helped get volunteered to handle the flood of people who attended the dance. Many ready, it went without a hitch. The boats are in and the Spring racing thanks to John and Colleen Tompkins, Lisa Bartnik and Hugh Cairns, series has begun for all who have Skipper cards. Carrie LeZotte is John & Midge Savage, Mark Lifter & Arlene Oakland, Lisa Nowak, Erika running this program. If you have earned a skipper card, come on and Gray and Kelli & Sean Murphy for all their help collecting money, hand- join us Saturday mornings. ing out wristbands, and directing traffic. About 420 people danced the The Spring Instruction series began April 29th, Tuesdays and night away from 8:15 until midnight. Dean and Kelly Elliott invited friends Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. The Scots program is a great introduc- enough for three tables and the Gibson's invited multiple tables of their tion to sailing but more than that, the Flying Scot is a wonderful boat dancing friends. Several DYC members enjoyed the dance including to race. Those who take the advanced sailing class with John Andy and Erica Ciupak, John and Colleen Tompkins, Greg and Lisa Gallagher will learn how to fly spinnakers, and more advanced tech- Nowak, Dean and Kelly Elliott, Erika Gray and Chip Kleinbrook, Lisa niques like how to sail safely if heavy weather comes up. Bartnik and Hugh Cairns, Pat Thull O'Brien, Todd Eib, Harry and Mary This year the instructors are offering a new program for those who Kurrie, Mark Lifter, Jim Gierlach, and Muffy Kroha and friends. have previously reached the level of Helmsman. Connie Allen will help Tables were arranged in the East Lounge, Peacock Alley, and in the you move up to get your Skipper card. Fountain Room for overflow seating. The Orchestra set up on the west Volunteer Instructors needed: Mondays to teach Scots; Tuesdays end of the original ballroom and faced the East Lounge. The entire ball- and Thursdays for class. The program depends on the work of many room floor filled up with dancers all night long. When it was time to rest volunteers. Volunteers launch the boats, keep them clean, and your feet, the tables in the East Lounge and Peacock Alley allowed for instruct. Volunteers teach sailing to beginners and those who want to conversation as well as a good view of the dancers and the dance floor. refresh their skills. I am thankful for all those who have offered to help, The total amount of money collected was $10,600. Total expenses were and look forward to many others who will lend a hand as instructors. approximately $3,500 which covered the cost of the 15 piece Orchestra We will train those who have not instructed before, so please consid- and other miscellaneous expenses (bartenders, cashiers, the coat er teaching. check, tablecloths.) A total of over $7,000 was raised for the Detroit Questions or to get on the Flying Scots email list, Yacht Club Foundation. In addition, the drink tickets bars ensured club call me at (586) 899-8708 or email me at [email protected]. operations made a profit that night as well. Joseph and Emily did a won- derful job coordinating the night's activities and brought this entire evening to a successful conclusion. Many thanks to all who helped and SAVE the DATE ! attended. We hope to do this again next year! DYC will be hosting the 2014 National Sailing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremonies on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Five nationally known individuals will be inducted. General public is DYC Sea Gulls present invited to participate. Lots more details coming! You can check out their website EUCHRE NIGHT at http://www.nshof.org Next game will be Friday, May 23 ~ 7:00 pm You may sign up at the DYC Reception Counter or contact Catherine Nierle for details at (313) 567- 2571 or [email protected]

WINE SOCIETY Join your DYC friends as you enjoy wine! Your annual membership is $10 per person, $20 per couple.

Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food and friendship at the DYC!

Catering Manager ~ Direct Line (313) 824-2788 7 “DANCING AT THE GRAND” EASTER EGG HUNT

6TH ANNUAL GARDEN CLUB COOKING CLASS

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

8 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! DYC MEMBER IN THE NEWS STEPHEN HENDERSON ~ PULITZER PRIZE WINNER The Membership Committee would like to welcome the following Another DYC member makes the news! We're new members to the Detroit Yacht Club. delighted to report that Stephen Henderson, editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press, in April won Active journalism's most prestigious award, the Pulitzer Matthew Anstett & Brad Stanwick Prize, for his commentary in the newspaper. Stephen J. Pete & Suzanne Wallace took the honor for a collection of columns that Active Boating unflinchingly examined the reasons that led to James & Kelly Loeffler Detroit's declaring bankruptcy last year and, on a Thomas & Barbara Shuler more hopeful note, some potential pathways to Intermediates recovery. Stephen is a Detroit native and resident of the city, living not far Sean Carter & Kate Kaper from Belle Isle, and he and his family are frequent users of the Club. Katie & Thobias Bjoerk Henderson, 43, has worked at the Free Press since 2007 following an ear- Jamin Ruark lier stint in the 1990’s. He previously covered the U.S. Supreme Court for Rebecca Findlay & Chris Schlega four years with the Washington Bureau of the former Knight Ridder newspa- Morgan Laney & Sean O’Brien per chain. Henderson has cultivated an audience beyond newsprint and online jour- Non-Residents nalism. He is the host of a weekly talk show, "American Black Journal," and David & Mary Ann Akerly co-host of the news wrap-up show "MiWeek," both on Detroit Public Rhonda Gilbert Television. In March, he became a correspondent for WXYZ-TV (Channel 7). Reinstatement Active He is a 1988 graduate of University of Detroit David & Carolyn Wenger Jesuit High School and a 1992 graduate of the University of Michigan, where he worked on Reinstatements Boating the student newspaper, the Michigan Daily. Christopher & Janice Jorgensen Craig & Denise Johnston Reinstatement Non-Resident Christopher Botson Membership Meeting BAR & GRILL HOURS Thursday, May 22nd ~ 7:00 pm Everyone is welcome to join the committees with a commitment to participate. Grill Dining Room Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm EIGHT BELLS Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 8 pm Sunday Chicken Dinner ~ 1 pm until 8 pm Mr. Anthony (Tony) Gilbert Grill Bar Lounge (DYC Non-Resident Member) Sunday, December 15, 2013 Tuesday through Thursday • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Mr. Timothy T. Leslie Friday and Saturday (DYC Active Boating Member) 11:30 am - 1 am Sunday, April 10 Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 9:00 pm • Call for reservations (313) 824-1200 ext. 234 Mrs. Margaret Mary (Babcock) Murphy (Mother of DYC Active Member Charlie Murphy) FITNESS ROOM Sunday, April 20 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) 8am - 10pm. 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 BUTTERFLY SUNDAY MARK LIFTER, PRESIDENT Recent meetings among the DYC Sunday, May 18, 2014 Foundation Trustees and the DYC's Officers and Directors resulted in joint 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm approvals of a plan to proceed this spring with the first phase of Seal the Envelope Port Haven Room exterior repairs to our historic clubhouse. Final arrangements are now being made Join us in the Port Haven Room for CAHA's annual Silent Auction with qualified contactors selected in a Fundraiser, BUTTERFLY SUNDAY, on SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014. competitive bidding process. The project is expected to begin by mid-May with a Your participation in this annual event will help support 'Fun Day in late June target completion date for the the Sun' on June 28th, a day devoted to our mentally and physically key work elements. challenged guests from area group homes. Thanks to the generous tax-deductible The Silent Auction & Hourly Raffles will include fantastic items such donations of scores of DYC members, as gourmet dinners, boat rides, wine & liquor baskets, collectibles, din- the Foundation will provide funding of $137,253 to the DYC for pay- ner certificates and many more unique items. The hourly raffles will ment of contractors, engineers and construction managers. This include our famous sweet treats and more for your winning bids. amount includes a sizeable contingency fund to cover any unexpected BUTTERFLY SUNDAY is a great time to invite your family and extra problems or needs that sometimes become evident only as the friends to enjoy the Historic DYC, support our fundraising efforts for work unfolds in a 90-year-old structure. Any amount remaining in the contingency fund can be applied to further needed repairs and restora- those less fortunate, and perhaps indulge in the fantastic DYC Chicken tions that have been approved for funding by the Foundation and the Buffet while participating. To reserve a table in the Grill, please call by DYC Board. May 16, confirming your attendance would be appreciated. The project will begin with demolition of the long-unused and badly- deteriorated projector room on the east roof. This room is a non-his- Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends and toric add-on to the building that became a significant source of leaks join us on Sunday, May 18, 2014 and recurring damage to the second floor sunroom overlooking the pool. Next, there will be reconstruction and repairs to both flat and tile To donate items, contact: roof areas. This will include reconstructing the leaky valleys in the tile Marilynn Maisner (248) 473-4167 roof, which are the source of the increasingly damaged beams in the [email protected] or east ballroom ceiling. The project also will address new stucco for the Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 east wall, and repair or replacement of tiles, drainage areas, coping [email protected] and decorative items. Pending availability of the allocated contingency funds and potential additional fund raising, we hope to soon address Suzanna Kain the damages to east wall masonry, glass block and lintels. [email protected] We're excited to be ready to launch this major exterior repair and restoration project. It's the first phase of the many that will be needed to restore one of the jewels of Belle Isle and Detroit. It would not be happening without the voluntary donations of our members who, Meet at 1:00 pm (please note time change) through the DYC Foundation, are investing in the long-term future of the DYC. Together, we can make more great things happen. DYC Book Club Other Foundation News - The DYC Book Club has had a very • Thanks to efforts of John and Toni Gibson and Erika Gray (among others) in organizing the Dancing at the Grand event, the Foundation successful first year and we are looking was grateful to receive a donation in excess of $7,000 from the event's forward to the next. What started out as proceeds. Wow! a summer book club with a few friends, Do you have suggestions, concerns or questions for the Foundation has quickly become a DYC staple. We Board? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] or grow every month and encourage new leave a message at (313) 757-5240. members to join us. Our new roster of books and meeting dates are listed below: Save the Date DYC Golf Outing May 18 ~ The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt th June 22 ~ Killing Jesus by Bill O' Reilly Friday, June 27 July TBD ~ State Of Wonder by Anne Patchet To support the 2014 Gold Cup Races 4 person Scramble We meet at 1:00 pm on the chosen dates in the Grill for a fun Open to everyone and lively discussion...a little food...a little beverage! To be Held at Please contact me for more information or just join us for a test run. The Coyote Golf Club Contact: MaryAnn Motyka at [email protected] New Hudson, MI. New Members Are Welcome More details to follow. For information contact: Rick Michalski (313) 590-4317 11 Fleet Captain Andy Ciupak wants everyone to attend his Capt’n Andy’s Pool Party on Saturday, May 24 Featuring Andy and His Turntable 3 - 7 pm ~ Poolside • Good Drinks

Father’s Day • Cheap Food All of Dad’s favorites... Cars, Boats & Brunch! • Fun Music

Sunday, June 15 • Singing Brunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

$26.95 ++ Adults $13.95++ Children 7-12 years • Dancing $7.95++ Children 4-6 years 3 and under are complimentary • Sailing Awards Also Featured Craft Show Sea Gulls Book Sale Call to hold your Spot... Antique Car & Reception Counter (313) 824-1200 Classic Boat Review

Reservation Awards at 3:00 pm deadline is Make your Brunch reservations June 2 with the Reception Counter ( 313) 824-1200

DETROIT YACHT CLUB Gold Cup Race Hydroplane Races Hospitality Suite Entertaining Let your guests feel the Thunder on the Detroit River with the best seats in the house. July 12th and 13th Private Hospitality Suites for Entertaining 50 Guests or

More Include the Following: All (All suite rentals require purchasing a luncheon buffet from the DYC Members & for all guests) Guests are invited. • Private space in the DYC Clubhouse or outdoor tenting with a view of the race action • Credentials for your private suite • Limited casual seating • Private luncheon buffet • Private DYC staffing • Restroom facilities located on the same floor or near outdoor suite • Security provided by DYC for Race Day • Opportunity to display organization’s decoration in room (Subject to prior approval by DYC) • Tax & Gratuity • All food or beverage must be purchased through DYC Catering

For More Information Contact: (313) 824-2887 ~ [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 Lessons Harbor Operations 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 Harbormaster Ross and the Staff are on Pay cash at the door $10 per person the nights you choose to attend. duty to serve you If you attend only the Dance, the price is still $10 per person, so take BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR BOAT INTO the lesson too … or pre-register for all four nights for only $32 per per- THE HARBOR son. Lessons/Dance will be in the Ballroom (when available). Other loca- PLEASE REMEMBER: tion will be announced the day of the lessons. • Notify the Harbormaster 48 Hours In Advance Paul Carryer, from Swing Detroit Dance studio, will be the Dance and Instructor and the DJ. • Your account must be current THE HARBOR STORE IS NOW OPEN SPRING HARBOR HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM DYCDYC BBIKEIKE CCLUBLUB SATURDAY-SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Try Our Valet Service To & From the Parking Lots Get your bike ready for a summer of fun to Your Boat Plus Picnic Areas and join the NEW Bike Club. Call the Harbor Office (313) 824-1200 x 264

House Rules Reminders - May DYC Member Now that spring is finally here, we ask members to familiarize Leonard Chapital is themselves with House Rules governing our DYC grounds and har- bor. forming the Docking in the DYC harbor is governed by House Rule 10 and is also supplemented by the "Dock Rules". These rules are for the NEW Bike Club! safety, general order, and enjoyment of our harbor by all of our Members and Guests. Please help us keep the harbor clean and Contact Leonard at safe by following the rules and remember that loud noises from stereos, radios, etc. are restricted after 11pm. Navigation lights, (313) 821-5615 including on dinghies, should be used after dark in the harbor and or latipahc Speed of Boats (Rule 11) requires vessels to be operated in the vicinity of the DYC harbor and docks in such a way as to cause " as little disturbance as possible and without wake". TENTATIVE ~ 2014 DYC Float Plan Visiting Yachts (Rule 12) deals with guests from other clubs, House Rule 10(j) deals with member requests for guest wells. DYC (Rendezvous & Events) Members with boats docked elsewhere may bring a boat to a Guest Well for up to two weeks. Non-member visitors may, upon applica- May 10 DYC Pub Crawl tion or invitation, use the harbor for Board-approved special events May 26 Memorial Day/Blessing of the Fleet (such as Grand Prix weekend, rendezvous, regatta parties) and are subject to the same House Rules and Dock Rules as DYC mem- June 12 - 14 Cedar Point bers. Assistant Gen. Manager Bill Bowman and Harbor Master Ross July 4 Cardboard/Inner Tube Regatta Bissell can help you navigate your way to a great time in accor- July 5 Dinghy Flotilla/Raft Off I dance with these rules. Please reach out to them with any ques- July 9 Motor City Mile tions or requests. July 18 - 20 Club Island/Muskamoot DYC grounds are covered by several House Rules. These include Parking (Rule 15), Bicycles (Rule 16), Property of Members (Rule 8) August 1 - 3 MacRay or Maumee, TBD and Docking (Rule 10). Parking is allowed in designated DYC park- August 9 Dinghy Flotilla/Raft II ing lots (except as otherwise permitted) and not in fire lanes or August 10 Fleet Review blocking other vehicles. Vehicles generally may not be stored in August 22 - 24 Put-In-Bay DYC parking lots (Rule 15(d)) and, between April 15- Nov. 15, boats August 30 Poker Run on trailers are not permitted for more than 24 hours (see House Rule 10(e)). Storage of any item of personal property at DYC is at September 6 Sweepstakes Regatta your own risk. See the Clean-up Day Notice and reminder that September 9 DPS: Piloting property that is not properly tagged as belonging to a current mem- September 10 DPS: Marine Electronics ber or improperly stored is subject to removal. October 3 - 5 Frostbite These rules are pretty simple and easy to comply with. Please contact GM Sides or his staff with any questions. 15