November 2020 Elba-Mar Boat Club
Page 1 November 2020 Elba-Mar Boat Club Flag Officers Board of Directors Neal Leblanc, Commodore 734-767-9611 P/C John Malecki 734-341-3220 Chris Purcell, Vice Commodore 734-624-3496 Com Neal Leblanc 734-767-9611 Greg Pogorzelski, Rear Commodore 734-309-6986 V/C Chris Purcell 734-624-3496 Neal Leblanc, Fleet Captain 734-767-9611 R/C Greg Pogorzelski 734-309-6986 John White, Harbor Master 734-341-2618 P/C Kevin Waddell 734-637-6644 Terry Teifer, Treasurer 734-676-0314 P/C John White 734-341-2618 Arnie Montemayor, BOD Sec 734-301-3318 Gordon Libby 734-216-2188 Dr. Matt Dubois, Fleet Surgeon 734-671-1786 Vic Poco 734-658-4200 Julie Ames, Auxiliary 734-558-2621 Greg Poet 734-564-8943 Mike Beason, Membership 734-308-6747 Mike Slusne 734-497-7490 Gordon Libby, Advertising 734-216-2188 Rainer Swamy 734-624-4379 David Monk, Editor 734-676-9656 – [email protected] Elba-Mar Club 734-671-9639 Kitchen 734-671-5810 Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Commodore’s Corner – Neal LeBlanc (734) 767-9611 [email protected] The weather has definitely made the transition from warm to consistently cooler temperatures and fall is here to stay. The yard crew did another fantastic job this season hauling out boats and getting them set for the winter months ahead. Unfortunately, many EMBC events have had to be canceled or postponed due to ongoing health risks related to social distancing challenges but we are learning how to live with it. Kim and I had a busy month attending several functions held at other clubs, which were typically limited to a minimal number of attendees. Earlier in the month we were invited to Cooley Canals Cocktail Party, which was held at their club. The following week we were guests at Bay View Yacht Club’s Ball. The weekend of the 16th we had a double header and attended Seaway Boat Clubs Ball on Friday night followed by River Views Ball on Saturday. Next, we were honored to be at GIYC’s Cocktail Party, which was titled as “Not-a-Ball” and held outside under the tent overlooking the river. After their shindig was over the 20’s class wanted to stop by Elba-Mar, and we had a fantastic time. I want to thank the bar staff for doing a wonderful job taking care of everyone. There were also several Elba-Mar members who came in dressed as witches having just participated in the Grosse Ile Halloween Parade and happened to stop by the club after. Our group got a kick out of seeing them and it put everyone in a ghoulish, Halloween spirit. We ended the month with a Halloween party at Nugent Canal Yacht Club and are looking forward to November. It has truly been a unique and extraordinary year and both Kim and I thank you for your support. I want to wish all our members a joyful, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
Vice Commodore – Chris Purcell 734-624-3496 [email protected] I would like to thank all our members and employees for helping us through these difficult times. Please continue to adhere to the current rules that have been put in place by direction of Health and Human Services. This month, we are starting to do more Fund Raising in preparation for the 2021 EMBC Commodore’s Ball which will be February 6th. Please check your emails and text for any updates that may be coming. The first event we have scheduled is the annual “Spaghetti Dinner” on Tuesday November 10th. Dinner will be served between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM. We are going to be limited on seating so please don’t wait too long to get your tickets! Tickets are $10 and are available online or behind the Bar. I will continue to send out the online link until all tickets are sold (approximately 100). We are also trying to plan another limited seating event for later this month or in December, email and text notifications will be sent out with more details soon. Lady Jill and I look forward to seeing all of you again soon!
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Rear Commodore – Greg Pogorzelski, 734-309-698-6734 [email protected] Last month in my monthly letter to you, I mentioned things we need to focus on together were wearing our masks as required and wiping down tables after we use them. I just would like to pass along my appreciation to you for taken the initiative on these focused items that certainly helps our club get through this COVID-19 thing together. The feedback has been favorable and it is because of your individual efforts. – Thank you. We are closing out another year here and I would like take this moment and thank Commodore Neal LeBlanc and Lady Kim for the time and effort they have taken representing our club. You have represented our club with class and it is extremely pleasing when visiting other clubs or with just friends that they share similar views. – Thank you. What do we need to focus on this month? Down-boards. Down-boards must be removed by November 15th. If not then, there will be a $25.00 fee per down-board if club removes them for you. Sincerely, Rear Commodore Greg Pogorzelski
Fleet Captain – Mike Skilliter 734-625-6557 [email protected] There is nothing to report this month…
Elba-Mar Boat Club Auxiliary – Julie Ames 734-558-2621 [email protected] Our next auxiliary meeting is Monday, November 2 beginning at 7pm in the clubhouse. We will also have a zoom link available for those who cannot make the meeting. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like the meeting link. We will be discussing Christmas decorating, the annual boutique, the kids Christmas party, and change of watch. Please join us if you have any thoughts or ideas on these events.
Entertainment – Tim & Julie Ames 734.231-3737 [email protected] The 2020 entertainment season has sure been entertaining. First off, I’d like to thank everyone who supported the events we could hold, and our fun pavilion parties. We are moving forward with scheduling some 2021 events which are already listed on both the EMBC website and our Facebook page. I encourage you to watch your emails, text messages and social media for updates for any upcoming events.
EMBC Office Reminders – Traci Koteles 734-671-6707 [email protected] Wow!! It's been a crazy busy month!! Thank you to all the members who got their dues in on time I really appreciate it!! I will be putting together the 2021 membership cards/script cards and they will be available after Thanksgiving behind the bar. If you haven't paid your dues in full or have outstanding invoices your cards will not be available until all invoices are paid in full. Please call me if you haven't paid yet!! Down boards need to be removed by Sunday, November 15th or you will be charged $25 per down board if the yard crew removes them. Please take all your personal items home over the winter, Elba-Mar is not responsible for them if they are not there in the spring-and make sure your name is on everything!!! Also, your jackstands must be chained for safety purposes. 3/16" chain minimum on all stands or you will be charged $1.00 a foot per chain and $50 for installation per the winter storage agreement if the yard crew has to install. Winter storage invoices have been mailed out and are due on December 15th. If any of your contact information has changed please let me know so I can update my system. We are members of the Boat US Cooperating Group which allows our members to receive 50% off of your Boat US membership. Our Group# is GA80705B. Please call 800-395- 2628 if you are not receiving the discount. When you receive your new boat insurance in the mail please forward a copy to the office. You can e-mail, fax or drop off your new insurance to the office. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!!
Membership Committee - Mike Beason 734-308-6747 [email protected] P/C Craig Koteles 734- 552-7901 [email protected] The Membership Committee would like to welcome the following new members; Keith and Shannan Ryan, Denise and Mike Cuevas, John Ames and Alex Friedrich, John and Jeanne Kernan and Daniel and Wendy Kiblawi. Please welcome these members and show them what Elba-Mar is all about. If you need any literature to give to any potential new member there are packets under the window by the bar. Or you can text, call or email me and I can e-mail you the information packet. Elba-Mar’s total membership number is 512. The next new member sign-up night is Thursday, November 26th, between 7 and 9 pm, as long as the club has reopened. Remember that the first line signer for a Full or a Social member will receive $50.00 or $25.00 in script card money, respectively. So ask your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to join the “Friendliest Club on the River”. Please use the above contact info if the Membership Committee can assist you in anyway.
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God’s Sheltered Harbor – Cyndi Earles (517) 512-4307 [email protected] Our EMBC family sends its sincerest condolences to longtime member John Guerriero and his wife Erika on the passing of Erika’s father, Tom Clooney, on October 3, 2020. Tom Clooney was also the brother of deceased EMBC member Ray Clooney. Cards can be sent John and Erika at 16130 Cleophus, Allen Park, MI 48101 Also, the EMBC family sends its deepest condolences to our Commodore Neal LeBlanc and Lady Kim on the passing of Neil's mother, Carol Thorburn. Carol passed away on October 22, 2020 in Windsor, Canada following a long illness. There are no arrangements at this time but the family is planning to honor Carol in the spring. Cards can be sent to Neil and Kim at 27780 Johnson Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. Sunshine – Cyndi Earles (517) 512-4307 [email protected] Congratulations from our EMBC family to longtime members Jim and Ann Sack on the birth of their great granddaughter, Riley Marie Crace. Riley’s parents are Jim and Ann’s granddaughter Candis, and her husband Drew, who reside in Florida. Riley weighed in at 8 lb. 8 oz. and 21 inches long. Congratulations can be sent to Jim and Ann at 7927 Ferry Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Please remember that if you or a close family member doesn’t notify me, I don’t know. Unfortunately, just posting on your FB doesn’t count. So, if you would like a notification to be sent out for get well wishes, death announcements, birth announcements or any other special news you would like to share, do not hesitate to contact me. It can’t be second-hand news, so please personally contact me by phone, text, email or messenger. Thank you!
EMBC Legacy Brick Patio – P/C Fred Keier & P/C John White The Past Commodore’s Improvement Project is once again accepting orders to place a brick in the EMBC Legacy Brick Patio. All bricks are 4”x 8” in size and cost just $50.00. Each brick contains no more than 3 lines with a maximum of 20 characters per line (punctuations and spaces are included as characters also each line will be centered and engravings will be reviewed and approved). You can find the order forms at the club and turn them into the bar. If you have any questions, please contact: P/C Fred Keier or P/C John White w/ any questions.
Tuesday Nooner - Pam Ryznar 734.775-8678 [email protected] Boating season may be over, but, gathering at the club with friends is year round.....and what better way than at the Nooner! We'll be continuing the indoor Nooners all winter as long as we are allowed. The 3rd Tuesday is Nov 17th. We're doing a great job making it safe and bringing individually wrapped portions. Keep up the good work! Hope to see you there...we eat at Noon!
From the Bar – The Bar Staff - Cindy, Anita, Devon, and Robin 734.671-9639 November Drink Specials: Butter Pecan Old Fashioned (Burbon, muddled orange slice, butter pecan syrup, bitters); Sangria (Red Wine, brandy, and muddle fruit); Espresso Martini (Vodka, kahlua, Bailey, espresso); Toasted S'mores Martini (Marshmallow Vodka, Godiva, rimmed with chocolate & graham cracker). We now have a new Coffee/ Cappuccino/ Espresso machine to make some delicious coffee drinks
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1) 2) Auxiliary 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Meeting at Club
8) 9) Board 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) Meeting Spaghetti Dinner
15) 16) 17) Nooner 18) 19) 20) Newsletter 21) Downboards Articles Due must be out for winter.
22) 23) 24) 25) 26) New 27) 28) Membership Night 7-9 pm
29) 30)
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BIRTHDAYS 1) Karen Thorsrud 7) Charles Wojno 18) Rainer Swamy 24) Toni Ward 1) Rick St. Onge 8) Maggie Wojtkowiak 19) Angela Kost 24) Karen Malnar 2) Joel Beauvais 9) Brian Sheroski 19) Dan Dibert 25) Dorene Ferguson 2) Geoffrey Lockhart 9) Erica Guerriero 19) Carol Stempien 25) Gayle Long 2) Elsie Lokuta 9) Mike Lee 20) Ken Moody 25) David Heatherly 3) Ralph Molinaro 10) Lawrence Waddle 21) Christine Adamovich 26) Bill Wade 4) Diana Duckett 12) Seema Singh 21) Julie Cortis-Redfield 26) Lori Levi 4) Pierre Rainville 14) Julie Ames 21) Gail Hartford 27) Laura Taylor 4) Larry Rhodes 14) Sally Demick 21) Brian Medved 27) David Barnes 5) Brandon Rose 14) Jeffery Follbaum 22) David Leslie 27) Steve Burgess 5) Angela Sukockas 14) Lew Gallottia 22) Sherry Palcuit 27) John Crowley 6) Shawn Brodeur 14) Jim Parravano 22) Adam Blanton 27) Jack Howard 6) Jason Kus 15) Nicole Gall 22) Belinda Badyrka 27) Tod Stanley 6) Jack Noyce 15) Eric Anderson 22) David Leslie 28) Brooke Bonham 6) Mary Duchene 15) Larry Alexander 22) Brandon Gentner 28) Scott Day 6) Anita Sohn 16) P/C Darrell Kelly 23) Shane Ptak 28) TJ Templin 7) Jerry Cross 17) Bob Toth 23) Terri Stanley 28) Lynne Petrillo 7) Michelle Swamy 29) Luanne Ruta
ANNIVERSARIES 1) Eric & Kathy Balint 9) Paul & Belinda Badyrka 22) Keith & Jannette Christnagle 1) Jeff & Sherri Meschke 9) Stephanie & Michael Hyland 22) Mike & Susan Kozlowicz 2) Vito & Barbara Poco 9) Kevin & Kayla Nabors 22) Charles & Debra Wojno 4) David & Joyce Leslie 10) Chris & Jill Purcell 23) Rocco & Rosilyn Gambino 5) Tom & Lindsay Moczulski 12) Gary & Susan Dusute 23) Tom & Pat Marshall 6) Ed & Mary Compeau 13) Gene & Cindy Quinlan 25) Heather & Nick Stroia 6) Chris & Kelly Andronic 14) Craig & Cynthia Lashbrook 25) Tom & Sandy McMahon 7) John & Dawn Howard 14) Diane & Rick Smith 26) Tom Crowe 7) Jeff & Andrea Latkiewicz 17) Frank & Terry Concessi 28) Brian & Leandra Champnella 8) Carl & Jenna Graves 20) Pete & Rena Bandy 28) Darryl & Ellen Filarski 8) Rainer & Michelle Swamy 30) Gary & Deborah Alfonsi
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