COMPASS A Newsletter of the South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin August/September, 2003 Lease Signed for Forty Years by Bruce Nason ith the 2003 Kaszube Cup activities as the backdrop, IVIilwaukee County Executive Scott Walker signed the resolution authorizing Milwaukee County W Parks Commission to issue a new 40 year lease to SSYC. In attendance at the July 8 ceremony were Commodore Gary Mattson, Vice Commodore Dave Tucholka, Rear Commodore Terry Case and several Board and Club members. In addition to the County COMPASS Executive the County was represented by Parks LAT. 43° 0 MIN. N LONG. 87° 53 MIN. W Director Susan Baldwin and County Supervisor Lori Lutzka. The County Executive stated that the lease "...represents an example of public and private cooperation benefit• From left, County Supervisor Lori Lutzka, County Executive Scott ing all of Milwaukee County Walker, Commodore Gary Mattson and Parks Director Susan residents". Baldwin at the July 8 resolution signing. Photo by Bruce Nason Commodore Mattson explained to the officials that the Kaszube Cup was a typical example of the community involvement of SSYC. Ms Baldwin and Ms Lutzka both praised SSYC's long history of coooperation and contributions to Milwaukee County.. Lease in Hand, Club Looks to tlie Future by Trudy Durand ew lease in hand, SSYC's Board is losing no time in planning for the Club's future. "We have put off some maintenance because we could not have any Ndebt at the end of the old lease," Commodore Gary Matson said at a special members meeting July 22. The nearly 50 attendees came to learn and exchange ideas. "We have to bring the club house up to code by June 1, 2011. We also have a pressing issue-the rebuilding of D dock," Mattson said. He recommended the dock project as the first priority, with rebuilding in spring 2004. The budget could handle it from the debt retirement account which is now available to Inside This Issue us, Gary said. Members present agreed the project was necessary, and doing it first would provide time to thoroughly research the clubhouse issue. Sail/Race News Discussion was more lively regarding the future of the clubhouse. Board Member Auxiliary Update Ralph Winkler explained that in preparation for the lease discussion an architect had looked at the building. A ball park estimate in early 2001 of costs to upgrade the LMYA Open House existing club, including a new roof, new siding, electric, plumbing, HVAC ( heating, PHRF FLeet Grudge Party ventilating and air conditioning), fire protection, etc. and the big item, meeting the Sail/Race News "Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, would be about $1 Million. The ball T-10 Fleet News park estimate for constructing a new building would be about 1.5 Million dollars. Powerboater's Update "HOWEVER, it's not exactly a question of improved old vs. new," explained Rear Commodore Terry Case. "Code today would not permit a basement, and the DNR has SS/SSS Fleet News not permitted expansion, with a possible exception for ADA improvements. Therefore Do You Know & More! we would have a smaller building if we built a new one," Case said. Board Member Larry Mueller stated that most people he had talked to wanted a new Continued...Please see Club Future on page 7 From the Helm Fore & Aft by James Hutchison The Rum Regatta for the T-10's had a new twist to it this year thanks to Race The following Committee Meetings and Officer John Archibald and his staff. John events have been scheduled as of this set up a match racing series for the press date: Gary E. Mattson Regatta, and after we figured out which •Nominating Committee Meetings - Commodore, SSYC flag went where, it went off smoothly. Thursday, August 21st, Tuesday, August Like America's Cup racing, only two 26th and Thursday, August 28th. Michael boats race each other at one time, with Dukes PC is the Chairperson. The the winners then set up against each ugust is what I like to call the meetings will be held to develop the Slate other to establish a winning boat for the cruise control month. We have of Officers and Directors for the Regatta. Just watching these crews Afinally stopped bringing material upcoming elections to be held at the "mixing it up" for the start, against each down to the boat and let's face it, if you General Membership Meeting on other, was exciting from the Lily E. haven't got your boat or finger pier September 18th. exactly the "way" you want it, what makes August brings another SSYC premiere you think you will this year? Therefore, •Slip Committee Meeting - Monday, event, the Corn Roast, hosted by Tom August 25th at 7 PM in the Club's dining with that said, everything is now in and Audrey Poth and their Committee. room. Pat Goetzinger is the Chairperson. position for the summer and you are on After our tender was overhauled, I This meeting will focus on the plans for cruise control. commented that the diesel sound was rebuilding D Dock. The remaining part of the ambience here at SSYC; I'm I want to thank the nearly 50 members agenda will be announced by the also thinking the sound of the Command that attended the special meeting I called Chairperson. to discuss the second part of the Lease - Performance Band, the Poth's engage for the over due maintenance issues and this event, is also part of the ambience at •Defibrillator recertification classes will Clubhouse renovation / rebuild. The SSYC for a relaxing evening and some be held on Tuesday, August 26th and message that came through loud and fresh corn in August. This is a great Thursday, August 28th. clear, at the meeting, was, "let's get event to bring friends down to the Club, •Waterfront Services Committee Meeting going, what are we waiting for?" A direct so they can see where you've been all - Thursday, September 11th at 7 PM in result of the meeting has the Slip summer. Mark your calendar now. the Club's Dining Room. Ed Foster is the \ {Committee preparing quotations to There are still several more events in Chairperson. The focus for this meeting rebuild D Dock and I will be reactivating will be to get all equipment and items in August to enjoy before 2003 will become the Facilities Planning Committee with order for the upcoming fall haul-out a memory. This list includes the Lady Director Ralph Winkler as Chairperson. season. The remaining agenda will be Skipper, on the 17th; Margarita Night, This Committee will continue the announced by the Chairperson. the 21st; Great PS'R, the 23rd; evaluation of our Clubhouse and develop, with the House Committee, a "Plan of Sheboygan Race, the 29th; Labor Day •General Membership Meeting and Action" to proceed with upgrading the Picnic, the 30th. Annual Election of Officers and Directors Clubhouse. This is an exciting time at This is also the month Director Michael - Thursday, September 18th at 7 PM in our Club and if you want to participate on Dukes, PC, Chairman of the Nominating the Club's Main Dining Room. this Committee please contact Director Committee and his Committee accepts Contact me or the Committee Chair if you Winkler. nomination requests for Club office. The wish to serve on one of our standing Flag Officers and three Directors are committees. Fall is the time that elected at the September General Committees become most active in Membership Meeting. This is another planning and budgeting for the year SAIL PLACE INC. opportunity to participate and learn how ahead. This is an excellent time for new the Club operates and just what it takes members to join our standing REPRESENTING to keep SSYC running as smooth as it Committees. Watch the bulletin board in Catalina Yachts does. the Club foyer for minutes of past MOODY CENTERCOCKPIT YACHTS I hope you're enjoying the summer meetings, any committee meetings that may be scheduled and other information.^^ J. Todd Fulbright activities and I look fora/ard to seeing you at the Club. ^ MAIN STORE BOAT SALES OFFICE v-^ 142 W. CHERRY ST. 95 MADISON ST. It's smooth sailing with CEDAR SPRINGS, MI at HARBOR PLACE WAUKEGAN,IL 60085 \ \^ \^ Karl W. 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Ed Foster, Waterfront Services Director hanks to all of the volunteers that hen we think about safety Boats that comply with this Ventilation helped at the 2003 LMYA Open equipment required on our Standard must display a warning label at THouse, this year's event was the W boats, we generally think about each ignition switch advising you to largest in the past 15 years. Attendance things like PFD's, fire extinguishers, operate the blower at least four minutes was up 20 percent, as was the gross lights, etc. But one item of safety gear before starting engines. receipts. A very special thanks to James, that doesn't get much thought is the All boat owners are required to keep the Executive Chef Peter, and the SSYC staff ventilation system required on all boats boats' ventilation system in good that helped prepare and serve 220 steak that use gasoline engines, either for operating condition.