M ONTHLY PUBLICATION O F THE D ETROIT YACHT C LUB www.dyc.com Volume 99 Number 8 MARCH 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Detroit Yacht Club Page 3 • From the Commodore Historically Designated • From the Boardwalk to the Boardroom 4 • From the Vice Commodore March 1, 2011 • From the General Manager 5 • From the Chef • Wine Society 6 • Garden Club • Voyageurs 7 • Events 8-9 • Event Photos 10 • Events Continued 11 • DYC Membership • Pool/ Fitness Center Hours & Rules • Grill & Bar Hours • Eight Bells 13 • DYC Islanders • Reciprocal Clubs • Catering 14 • Event Calendar 15 • Dock Line • Flying Scots We are pleased to announce that the Detroit Yacht Club has received approval • Summer Camp for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. This listing provides a 16 • DYC 2011Back to the Island Party number of exciting opportunities for the Club to assist in the preservation of our facility. Plans are also in process to obtain a bronze sign to commemorate our historic status. Detroit Yacht Club As a result of the historic designation, we have also established a new non- Mission Statement profit foundation, the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation, which will be able to We are an historic private yacht club dedi- accept tax-deductible donations for the preservation of the Club. The cated to providing a variety of outstanding Foundation is a separate legal entity which will have its own board and adviso- dining, social, recreational, and boating pro- ry committee. grams for our members, families, and guests. Treasurer Greg Nowak, who led the effort to obtain historic designation and establish the DYC Foundation commented, "In addition to the ability to estab- lish a nonprofit foundation to accept donations and bequests, historic designa- tion also provides the Club with the opportunity to qualify for historic preserva- tion tax credits, and potentially obtain grants and other assistance in the preservation of our beautiful facility." You will be hearing more about the historic designation, our plans for the Foundation and other opportunities which this exciting development provides in the coming months. If you are interested in getting involved with the Foundation and our preservation efforts, contact Paul Hughes, Treasurer Nowak, or any member of the Board. Extension Numbers DYC SERVICES COMMITTEE CONTACTS Managers Main Office Adult Swim Program Committee (313) 824-1200 Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Judy McGuire - (313) 884-2014 Boating Paul Hughes 229 (313) 824 - 1200 Meeting 3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:00 pm General Manager Reception Counter Karyn Stano (586) 321-7171 [email protected] Monday - Tuesday - Closed [email protected] Bill Bowman 239 Wednesday - Thursday 4 am - 8:30 pm Bocce Ball Artil Leo (248) 766-9234 [email protected] Assistant Manager/Security Director Friday - Saturday 10:30 am - 9 pm Cycling Team Harbor Operations Director Sunday 11 am - 7 pm Susan Leithauser-Yee [email protected] Fax: (313) 824 - 7962 (313)770-4009 [email protected] Jack Lyon 233 $4 first page, $2 each additional Flying Scots Sailing Membership Director www.dyc.com Tuesdays and Thursdays, May - August Kelli & Sean Murphy h (248) 582-0015 [email protected] [email protected] or (248) 506-8490. Marty Agnello 227 COMMODORES Garden Club CFO 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pam and Jerry Maloney David Hollis 228 (248) 356-0042 or [email protected] Human Resources Commodore Green Committee [email protected] A.J. Telmos - Candis Ken Dixon 241 h (248) 363-2444 Michael Fellberg b (248) 353-0200 (313) 822-5559 or michael.fellberg.com Executive Chef c (313) 378-8588 Gold Cup Hydroplane Committee [email protected] [email protected] Mary Rachwal Nancy Fournier 222 Vice Commodore (313) 670-7650 [email protected] Office Manager Bryan Barlow - Linda Hand Ball Club [email protected] h (313)882-5427 Troy Brownrigg (248) 421-9876 Margaret Gmeiner 232 b (586) 285-7700 [email protected] c (313) 415-0588 Events Coordinator Junior Sailing [email protected] [email protected] Paul Lee (248) 225-7296 Stephanie Fournier 226 Rear Commodore [email protected] Scott Allen - Patricia Account Receivable h (248) 471-5248 Kayak Club Jerry Maloney [email protected] c (248) 841-3656 Jennifer McDonnell 279 [email protected] (248) 356-0042 - [email protected] Past Commodore Membership Catering Director Tim Coltman - Marie First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm Direct Line (313) 824-2788 h (248) 693-4437 All members welcome. [email protected] Dawn Fedell (734) 765-3572 Carly Roberts 231 c (586) 662-2181 DYC Metro Club [email protected] Dave Aller Catering Manager Secretary (586) 883-3022 - [email protected] Direct Line (313) 824-2887 Fred Carr - Mary Rachwal [email protected] c (313) 407-0690 Rod and Gun Club [email protected] Bill Schrader b (313) 838-8387 Crystal Moses 237 Treasurer c (313) 622-6271 Banquet Director Gregory A. Nowak - Lisa Sail Yacht Racing [email protected] h (248) 656-3778 John Vermeulen-(248)682-6117 or (248)762-5331 Jeff Michels 277 c (313) 300-6653 Sea Gulls Facilities Director [email protected] Wednesday’s, 1:00 pm duplicate bridge and [email protected] House Committee euchre. Catherine Nierle (313) 567-2571 Ross Bissell 264 Pete T. Dryovage - Tracey Sea Serpents h (734) 422-3847 Men's water basketball Wednesday at 7:00 pm Harbor Master b (734) 762-7067 Scott Hossack (586)405-2625 [email protected] c (734)564-2384 [email protected] Kate Holycross 240 [email protected] Swim Team - Summer Purchasing Artil Leo - Joann Laura & Chris Wenz (313) 885-8923 c (248)766-9234 [email protected] [email protected] Swim Team - Winter Indoor Pool Office 257 James Gierlach - Teresa Michelle & Rob Koueiter (313) 640-9591 Harbor Store 252 h (248) 563-7550 Tennis Grill Restaurant 234 [email protected] Bethann Kirk [email protected] Finance Committee Starboard Haven Lounge 243 Allen Ross (248) 346-7354 [email protected] Gate House - Security 238 Joe Brooks - Dara Volley Ball h (586) 992-8220 Michael Cron Teranes (313) 510-3287 If you reach the automatic attendant, please b (248) 520-3425 [email protected] be patient and listen for instructions. c (248) 240-8479 Voyageurs [email protected] Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm Weekly E-Mail Bulletins Erica Ciupak - Andy Many DYC Members receive weekly e- h (517) 381-2351 Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 or (313) 506-6183 b (517) 355-3776 mail bulletins that focus on upcoming activ- c (248) 808-8766 ities. Many find them to be helpful. If you [email protected] House Minimum Schedule would like to be included, send a message Daniel Nowicki - Tina to h (586) 296-6012 February through May [email protected] c (248) 939-2453 June through September The e-mail list is kept strictly private and is [email protected] October through January 2 not shared with any other organization. FROM THE COMMODORE COM. A.J. TELMOS, MD Fellow DYC Members, Good News! As of January 21, 2011, we are now the "Historic" Detroit Yacht Club! Details on our "501c3" will follow from Treasurer Nowak… More Good News!!! DYC has secured the presenting sponsorship for the 2011 Gold Cup Races! After securing the contract with the DRRA, Alan Whitman was appointed chair of the Gold Cup Fundraising Committee. Fundraising will include a DYC sponsored VIP Party on May 6, 2011. Governor Snyder & Mayor Bing are among the many dignitaries invited. DRRA expects more than 600 people to attend. Our GM and Chef Ken promise an outstanding menu. A sports memorabilia auction will be part of the event. SAVE THE DATE! Presenting sponsorship will allow us to showcase our Club to hundreds of potential members and give us exclusive advertising on Radio, TV and newspapers. It will be wonderful to see a DYC burgee on a majority of the hydroplane boats and to hear The "Historic" Yacht Club announced before every event. Even More "Good News"!! The new Boutique is under construction! Also, the Ladies Locker Room flooring project will start on March 21st. Finally, the Board has accepted the gracious loan of the Boat Club's Art Works and Artifacts, and Joann Leo's decorating committee has selected the new color scheme for the lounge and grill. The Officers' Ball was spectacular! Kudos to Chef Ken and his culinary team, the decorating committee, Jennifer, our MC, Mr. George Lucas and to Commodore Coleman's group, Swing Shift, for providing the wonderful music. A special thank you to Ms. Karen Newman for joining us and singing the National Anthems of the U.S. and Canada. The Starboard Haven Lounge is now open Tuesday through Saturday with an enhanced menu. PLEASE USE YOUR CLUB. See you at the Club. Commodore A.J. Telmos MD FROM THE BOARDWALK TO THE BOARDROOM BY SECRETARY FRED CARR Yes! Apparently you can teach an old dog a new trick or two. At least that is what Commodore Chiesa (1999), Commodore Maisner (2005) and Commodore Coltman (2010) attempted. Your Board, including its Trustees and some Club Management personnel, recently received training from them. We all thought so highly of it, that we resolved to make this review of DYC Traditions and Board Member Responsibilities a requirement for all future Boards. This training increased our collec- tive awareness about getting the job done; the goal or task at hand is important, but so is the path taken. Transparency, responsiveness, duty and traditions were discussed, providing us a better understanding of our heritage and a clear vision of the path to take DYC into the future. Motions made and approved this month again focused on increasing our membership numbers and improving our financial position: Membership Drive incentive package enhancements, extend existing credit line for an additional year, improved collection process for past due accounts, accepted works of art from the Detroit Boat Club (on loan indefinitely).