SEPTEMBER 2011 www.dyc.com M ONTHLY P UBLICATION OF THE D ETROIT YACHT C LUB SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER EVENTS Detroit Yacht Club Mission Statement We are an historic private yacht club dedi- cated to providing a variety of outstanding din- ing, social, recreational, and boating programs for our members, families, and guests. September 1 Off-the-Dock Races 3 JAZZ NIGHT 5 Labor Day-Club Open for the Holiday 8 “Man of the Day” Cocktail Party 9 Off-the-Dock Races 11 Flying Scots Sailing Fling 9-11 Sarnia, Canada Rendezvous 10 SYRC Sweepstakes Regatta 24 Kangaroo Kourt 26 Oysterfest 28 Speaker - Jim Eastman “The Book for Senior Boaters” October 1 Oktoberfest 6-9 Metro Rendezvous-Frost Bite 14 DYC Trip to Chicago 15 Sweetest Day 20 Wine Society Tasting 22 Fall Fest Hay Ride Volume 101 Number 14 Club will be Open Monday, September 5 th ~ for the Holiday Weekend • Club Will be Closed Tuesday, September 6 th Saturday Saturday , October 22 , October 22 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Come down to the Club and enjoy an afternoon of activities for the whole family $14++ per adult ~ $8++ per child Special Fall Menu Witches Brew Punch Fruit Punch with Gummy Worms Garden Salad with Ranch and French Dressings Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce and Fresh Parmesan Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Fall Vegetables Herb Roasted Chicken Fried Chicken Tenders (Kids) Green Beans Assorted Cookies and Sweets Table Grill Restaurant Menu also available F F ALL ALL F F EST EST • Hay Ride Around Belle Isle for the Kids 3 pm • Special Evening Hay Ride for the Adults 8pm • Soup Cook - Off • Call Margaret to register (313) 824-1200 x 232 • Trick or Treat down the Docks 3 pm • Caramel Apple Station • Pumpkin Decorating • Arts & Craft Station • Fire Pit on the Patio • Make your own S’mores Child Care will be available. Please call the Reception Counter to make your reservations (313) 824-1200 PLEASE Make Your Reservations in advance for all Club Events. Reservations are a necessary part in assuring successful events. Thank you in Advance.
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SEPTEMBER 2011
www.dyc.com
M ONTHLY PUBLICATION O F THE DETROIT YACHT CLUB
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER EVENTS
Detroi t Yacht Club Mission Statement
We are an historic private yacht club dedi-cated to providing a variety of outstanding din-ing, social, recreational, and boating programsfor our members, families, and guests.
September1 Off-the-Dock Races3 JAZZ NIGHT5 Labor Day-Club Open for the Holiday 8 “Man of the Day” Cocktail Party9 Off-the-Dock Races
14 DYC Trip to Chicago15 Sweetest Day20 Wine Society Tasting22 Fall Fest Hay Ride
Volume 101 Number 14
Club will be Open Monday, September 5th ~ for the Holiday Weekend
•Club Will be Closed Tuesday, September 6th
SaturdaySaturday, October 22, October 221:00 pm1:00 pm
Come down to the Club and enjoy an afternoon of activities for the whole family
$14++ per adult ~ $8++ per childSpecial Fall Menu
Witches Brew PunchFruit Punch with Gummy Worms
Garden Salad with Ranch and French DressingsPenne Pasta with Meat Sauce and Fresh Parmesan Cheese
Pasta Alfredo with Fall VegetablesHerb Roasted Chicken
Fried Chicken Tenders (Kids) Green Beans
Assorted Cookies and Sweets TableGrill Restaurant Menu also available
FFALLALLFFESTEST
• Hay Ride Around Belle Isle for the Kids 3 pm• Special Evening Hay Ride for the Adults 8pm• Soup Cook - Off • Call Margaret to register (313) 824-1200 x 232
• Trick or Treat down the Docks 3 pm• Caramel Apple Station• Pumpkin Decorating• Arts & Craft Station• Fire Pit on the Patio • Make your own S’mores
Child Care will be available. Please call the Reception Counter tomake your reservations (313) 824-1200
PLEASEMake Your Reservations in advance
for all Club Events.Reservations are a necessary part
in assuring successful events. Thank you in Advance.
Adult Swim Program CommitteeJudy McGuire - (313) 884-2014BoatingMeeting 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pmAndrew Ciupak (248)797-7199 [email protected] BallArtil Leo (248) 766-9234 [email protected] TeamSusan Leithauser-Yee(313)770-4009 [email protected] Scots SailingTuesdays and Thursdays, May - August Kelli & Sean Murphy h (248) [email protected] or (248) 506-8490Garden Club3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pmPam and Jerry Maloney(248) 356-0042 or [email protected] CommitteeMichael Fellberg(313) 822-5559 or [email protected] Cup Hydroplane CommitteeMary Rachwal(313) 670-7650 [email protected] Ball ClubTroy Brownrigg (248) [email protected] SailingPaul Lee (248) 225-7296 [email protected] ClubJerry Maloney(248) 356-0042 - [email protected] Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm All members welcome. Dawn Fedell (734) 765-3572DYC Metro ClubDave Aller(586) 883-3022 - [email protected] and Gun ClubBill Schrader b (313) 838-8387 c (313) 622-6271Sail Yacht RacingJohn Vermeulen-(248)682-6117 or (248)762-5331Sea GullsTuesdays, 12:30 pm duplicate bridge and euchre.Catherine Nierle (313) 567-2571Sea SerpentsMen's water basketball Wednesday at 7:00 pmPeter Dryovage (734)[email protected] Team - SummerLaura & Chris Wenz (313) 885-8923Swim Team - WinterMichelle & Rob Koueiter (313) 640-9591TennisBethann Kirk [email protected] Jensen [email protected] BallMichael Cron Teranes (313) [email protected] Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pmMidge Savage (313) 584-8211 or (313) 506-6183
Indoor Pool Office 257Harbor Store 252Grill Restaurant 234Starboard Haven Lounge 243Gate House - Security 238If you reach the automatic attendant, pleasebe patient and listen for instructions.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Weekly E-Mail BulletinsMany DYC Members receive weekly e-
mail bulletins that focus on upcoming activ-ities. Many find them to be helpful. If youwould like to be included, send a messageto
Main OfficeMonday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(313) 824 - 1200Reception Counter Through Sept 15thTuesday-Wednesday 9:30 am-8:30 pmThursday - 9:00 am- 9:00 pmFriday - 9:00 am - 10:30 pmSaturday - 9:00 am - 10:30 pmSunday - 9:00 am - 8:30 pmFax: (313) 824 - 7962$4 first page, $2 each additional www.dyc.com
DYC SERVICES
FROM THE COMMODORECOM. A.J. TELMOS, MD
In celebration of Navy Week and the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation,Al Brata,President, Metro Detroit Council, Navy League of the United States,and his wife Toyula, hosted a luncheon for Rear Admiral John “Chris” Sadler,Commander, United States Naval Air Forces, and Deputy Commander NavalAir Forces Reserves, San Diego, California.
RADM Sadler’s remarks to the luncheon guests centered around the his-tory of naval aviation, beginning in 1911. In fascinating detail, he cited themost significant events that made navel aviation as strong and powerful asit is today. He also expressed appreciation to the Navy League membersthat support the men and women of the United States Navy. On conclusionof his remarks, we all felt proud of our Navy and all Military Services for theirhard work that goes into protecting these United States of America.
As host and MC, about 55 people were welcomed. Many were membersof the Navy League and their guests. Others were retired and active U.S. Navy personnel, members of the Commanders Club ofMichigan, and Sea Cadets. Also in attendance, Mr. Bobby Ferguson, NLUS Great Lakes Region President and his wife Charlenefrom Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Jerry Moskwa, NLUS Michigan Area President and his wife Shirley. We all welcomed the Admiral aboard.LCDR Phil Winteringham, USNCC Commander of the James M. Hannan Division and eight Sea Cadets provided the “pipingaboard ceremonies” Their performance was outstanding. The Admiral recognized their superior military training and discipline withpositive encouraging remarks.
To end the festivities, and in recognition of the Admirals’ visit to the Detroit Yacht Club, Challenge Coins were exchanged.
Al Brata
“A strong Navy is not a provocation of war. It is a surest guaranty of peace”.President Theodore Roosevelt. 3
Fellow DYC members, thank you to all who participated in the Venetian Week to make it oneof the best ever. Kudos to the First Lady Candis and her entertainment chairs Lynda and DennisHeling who worked for weeks to make it a spectacular success.
A special thank you to Arlene Oakland and Lindsey Byers for a great story line and scavengerhunt for the youngsters. Thank you to John and Colleen Tompkins for running the raffle and silentauction which generated $6,800 dollars. Congrats to Dead End dock for best male pirate cos-tume, best lights, best over all participation and treasure chest which raised the most income.(Thank you, Judy Booth). Thank you to Dave Taylor for all the photographs of this memorableVenetian Week.
My personal thank you to the DYC staff and management who contributed every step of theway.
Congrats to the First Ladies who, through donations (thank you Daryl Dawes, John andRamona Hundt), sale of goodie bags and flags, and monies raised by Craig Lamms' antique boatrides, have raised in excess of $5,500 to replace the Ladies showers. We are awaiting a quotefrom Commodore Allen to see if the monies raised are sufficient to complete the project.
Thank you to all the members who contributed to the East End Picnic Area and to Susan Leithauser-Yee who donated all moniesfrom her Zumba class to this project. The picnic area completion was one of my three special projects I hoped to complete in myCommodore year. Donations to date are $936 which is enough to purchase the 3 in-ground steel benches for viewing the Riverfrom the East End. We have 7 picnic tables, 2 charcoal grills, 1 gas grill, a fire pit, and, soon, benches. I will order and install thismonth if possible. The picnic area is for all members and guests, so come down and enjoy it. Also it is a great place for you earlyrisers to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the sun come up over the River.
The next major rendezvous is Sarnia Bay on September 9th. Hosts are John & Ramona Hundt and Tim & Nancy Pringle. Johnhas arranged dinner at the race track Saturday night. The DYC will sponsor the 8th race and will present a horse blanket withDetroit Yacht Club inscribed on it to the winning horse. The Pringles are planning a cocktail party at the marina followed by dinnerat Lola's Restaurant on Friday night. The maximum number that can be accommodated at Lola's is 40, so sign-up early. Saturday,Tim & Nancy are planning dinner and entertainment at the marina privation for those who do not want to attend the races.Approximate cost for dinner and entertainment will be $25.00, dependent upon participation. Sarnia Bay managers, Steve andPaul have offered to provide "baby" sitting services in the marina restaurant with a movie for the children after the dinner.
DYC members who wish to drive or prefer a hotel room to their boat can reserve a room at the hotel by calling 1-(800) 787-5010.There is a special rate if you mention you are guests of Sarnia Bay Marina.
THIS IS A GREAT RENDEZVOUS, one of the favorites of the DYC members for years. Remember "WE ARE NOT HERE FOR A LONG TIME, ONLY A GOOD TIME". See you at the Historic DYC.
Commodore A.J.Telmos MD
NAVY WEEK AT DYC AL BRATA
FROM THE BOARDWALK TO THE BOARDROOMBY SECRETARY FRED CARR
Our facility was recently inspected by the City of Detroit and given her age did fairly well. One ortwo of the steps leading down from the second floor veranda to Main Dock were cited and have sincebeen repaired. Commodore Barlow's House Committee previously requested quotations coveringseveral repair/refurbish solutions for the entire staircase. I mentioned this issue as it typifies theBoard's desire to get ahead of the curve through planned expenditures. Unfortunately things stillcome up that require reactionary responses; take the recent storms for example while insurance cov-ered most everything there will be some unbudgeted associated costs to cover.
Speaking of the budget, the creation, analysis and review processes are underway for FY 2012.Club Management and the Finance Committee are engaged and looking at everything in an effort toprovide you the best value and the best membership experience possible.
A planned expenditure the Board approved this month was to add online sales capability to theDYC Boutique which we hope will help you with your planned expenditures for one of my favorite hol-idays of the year, Christmas. However, before then, stop in and purchase a Board approved fundrais-er Musk-E-Meet hat in support of the charity fishing derby put on last month by the Michigan OntarioMuskie Club, Kiwanis Military Family Relief Fund, Operation Injured Soldiers and the DYC.
While not requiring formal approval, the Board did give the go ahead to Detroit Over Easy as anextension of our marketing efforts. Detroit Over Easy showcases the positive aspects of Detroit as well as promotes good nutritionfeaturing our very own Chef Ken. Check it out on Facebook.
Other subjects the Board discussed included Ladies Locker Room improvements, energy efficiency, Dress Code, Language,Guest Policy and the Preservation Fund.
Official results of the 2011 Nominating Committee are scheduled to be posted September 30, 2011 on the bulletin board locat-ed across from the DYC Boutique.
Comments, questions and concerns, contact your Board of Directors via [email protected] that's the way it was from the Boardroom last month.
The Port Haven
is available for special events!
If you have a birthday, 1st communion, an
anniversary or any other special event
coming up, please
contact us for reservations now!
August was, of course, another great month of boating at theDYC. The heat finally let up making simple tasks such as unload-ing the car and getting to the boats more tolerable. We had ourannual Fleet Review which was well attended and a lot of fun. Iwould like to again thank Rich and Amy Booms for allowing theClub to use their vessel 'Booms-Away' as the Officer boat on theriver.
All through August we have again had very high attendance from reciprocal Clubs. Please remember to always let the HarborOffice know when you leave for trips as we have had 50+ boatsvisit the DYC for summer weekends. I have met many of the visi-tors which have not only praised the Club but have also given ourHarbor Staff generous compliments. We should be proud of that.Matt Newell and Lindsey Byers put together a fantastic Poker Runthis year. There was both a long and short course as well as bru-tal water fights inbetween stops. Prizes included gas gift cards,boat washing certificates from our Harbor Staff, and of coursesome choice spirits. There are many photos posted on Facebookand the website. Good times were had by all.
It is hard to believe there are only two rendezvous left: SarniaBay (September 9-11) and Frostbite (October 6-9). You can stillregister for either online or in the book at the Reception Counterbut please note that as of August 24th, we have less than 15 spotsleft for Frostbite. Check out the flyers posted in the hallway forcomplete details of both events.
Lastly, due to some of the severe storms this summer theHarbor Staff has collected a great deal of flotsam from thefleet. If you are missing coolers, fitted cushions, Isinglass orother items, please check in with the Harbor Office as theymay have it.
FLEET CAPTIANBy Fleet Captain Andy Ciupak
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERPAUL HUGHES
It doesn't happen every day when things just click and theexperiences we had this year as the official "PresentingSponsor" of the Gold Cup Race certainly did. An amazingshowing of energy and support from within and outside of theDYC was what was needed to seed the remaining support thatsucceeded in saving the oldest, active trophy in motorsports asa part of the Detroit community. But it goes deeper than that.The day before writing this I had the opportunity to help spon-
sor the Detroit Sports Broadcasters and the Motorsports Hall ofFame of America for their pre-induction luncheon at our DYC.Racing celebrities who attended included Bobby Unser, DonnyAllison, Ed McColloch, Augie Pabst (yes, that Pabst), BrucePenhall (a motorcycle racing phenom but also co-star to EricEstrada in the TV show, CHIPS) and our own, DYC memberTom D'Eath who is a 2000 Hall of Fame inductee himself forhis accomplishments in hydroplane racing, including winningboth the APBA Gold Cup and the Prince Edward CanadianGold Cup three times each. They all loved our Club, the foodand service and I believe we can expect to see more of themin the future.
That evening I attended the unveiling of the Hall of Famesculptures at the Detroit Science Center which is where theHall of Fame is housed. A walk through the display remindedme of the larger impact that the Detroit Yacht Club and it'smembers have had on motorsports. There you will see DYCmembers Gar Wood and Tom D'Eath enshrined along with thelikes of Bill Muncey, Dean Chenowith, Bernie Little, ChipHanauer and Wild Bill Cantrel; all Gold Cup Winners.The Gold Cup, Detroit and the Historic Detroit Yacht Club are
all meant to be mentioned in the same sentence as they havebeen in the past. For that reason the Board of Directors hasapproved for the DYC to repeat as presenting sponsor for the2012 race with the intent of elevating our role in order toensure that it continues on!
I have a very important mes-sage for you regarding theupcoming months. I have puttogether an aggressive operat-ing schedule for the grill diningand grill bar to be put in placefor October 2011 throughMarch 2012. Most clubs arestill cutting back in these areasand many are simply shuttingdown for the Fall and Wintermonths. My vision is to pro-mote the DYC as a 12 monthoperation.
We have now, for the first time ever, a very clear picture of howthe grill dining and the grill bar operate financially throughout theyear as separate entities. Basically, we have been subsidizing thegrill dining area for too long. However, we know now, that it doesnot take that much action to break even in the bar.
Now, many of you have told me personally, "I would use the clubmore in the winter if it were open more consistently." I understandthe last couple of winters have been tough on us. There wasmuch uncertainty of operating hours, menu options, and cook yourown, or not.
In a couple weeks you will have the final decision on the exacthours for October through March. I can tell you now it will be openmore than you have seen in a long time. The bar will be openextensively and the grill dining will be open on a more limitedbasis, however, we will have a very nice menu available. As I stat-ed, I will get the final decision to you in a couple of weeks.
We are forming the ideas now for new activities, specialty foodevenings, and even live entertainment for these months. It will beup to you to get down to the DYC. Help me prove to ourselvesand the world that we can be a striving club 12 months per year.We are the leader.
See you at the club, all year!Paul
WINE SOCIETYJoin your DYC friends as you enjoy wine! Your annual member-
ship of $10 per person, $20 per couple includes: • 10% discount on each glass or bottle of wine
(Starboard Haven Lounge and Grill only, not valid with any other discounts)
• Discounts on Wine Society events• Priority reservations for wine dinners
Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food...and friendship at the DYC! Contact:
DETROIT YACHT CLUB PRESENTS THE2011 AND 2012 DETROIT GOLD CUPBY REAR COM. SCOTT ALLEN
THANK YOU!Thank you to all who have helped with and supported
this year's Gold Cup event. Yes, many things were differentthis year but the results, as I'm sure you will all agree, weregreat! We are anxiously looking forward to next year. Pleasesend any thoughts, ideas or concerns to Mary Rachwal,Gold Cup Committee Chair and thanks again!
Mary RachwalGold Cup Hydroplane Committee Chair 5
VOYAGEURSMIDGE SAVAGE
September Voyageurs VenturesKourt is in Session on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30. Come
to Kangaroo Comedy Kourt- Plan to spend a couple of hours withus for this unique first time event at the DYC. After a wonderfulChef Ken's dinner in the Sweepstakes Room the gavel will comedown for the start of the SABOTAGE AT SEA case. Justice maynot be served but fun and laughs are sure to be on the docket.This event is highly interactive with many of the roles will beplayed by those attending. The verdict will be ours to decide -what happened of Captain Terence Worthalot on the SS Chickenof the Seas?
Be part of a great evening and help resolve the "Case of theCorrupt Crew". Reserve online, at the Reception Counter, orcontact Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 [email protected]: $41 inclusive. Space is limited so please reserve early.DYC cancelation policy will apply. Hope to see you at the Trial ofthe Year.
Upcoming: In November we will have the opportunity to attend the "TROPICAL PICKLE", a Jeff Daniels play at ThePlayers. In December we will get together for our HolidayDinner.Next Voyageurs meeting is September 14, 7:00 pm in the Grill.Hope you can make it.
Please continue to shower the Voyageurs Boardwalk Gardenwith your attention. Remember if you think it is a weed -it is- noquestions asked.
What's New in DYC Gardens?GARDEN RIDDLE:
WHAT DO YOU PLANT IN THE FALL ANDENJOY IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER????
BULBS, OF COURSE!!!
Mixed Tulips - Blue GrapeHyacinth - Dutch Irises - Daffodils- Rock Garden Plants - LavenderMountain Lilies - Monsella Tulips- and more
All of these are availablethrough a special Garden ClubProject that is open to all whowish to participate. Ordering willbe available until October 27th.
Orders are made online, direct-ly with the company FlowerPower Fundraising and using ourDYC Garden Club link that has
been set up with them. You place the order, mail them acheck or charge it to your credit card and wait for your bulbsto arrive. There is a flat rate shipping charge of $5.00. Whenyour bulbs arrive, you will find planting instructions. If you stillhave questions you can go back on line and receive help.
Order on or before October 3rd, and they will arrive at yourhome between October 5th -15th.
Order after October 12th and by October 28th, and they willarrive within 4 to 12 business days.
Once they have received your payment and have shippedthe order, the Garden Club will receive a check from the com-pany as we will profit from each sale.
Margi Schneider ordered Monsella Tulips last fall and plant-ed them in the Jib Garden, with wonderful results. Manymembers commented on the beautiful yellow and red tulips.After seeing the quality of the plants we decided to offer thisopportunity to any member who would like to order the tulipbulbs, or other bulbs that are on the website.
There is no cost to the Garden Club to offer this. We domake a profit from each sale, which of course will be used tomaintain and improve the beautiful gardens at the Club. So,if you are thinking about buying bulbs for your garden, pleasecheck out this site. If you find something you like then go forit. You will enjoy beautiful spring flowers and will also help ourgardens grow.
Flower Power Fundraising is an employee-owned companybased in Burlington, Vermont, and they sell bulbs that aregrown in Holland and the US.
Our link is http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/cam-paign?campaign_id=8169
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GARDEN CLUB MEMBER?Contact Pam Maloney at (248) 356-0042. The Garden Clubmeets third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the SilverCup Room or in the gardens, weather permitting. We wouldlove for you to join us. Come help our gardens grow.
GARDEN CLUBPAM MALONEY
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METRO CLUBMETRO CLUBINTERMEDIAINTERMEDIATESTES
Saturday, September 17th
8:00 pmThe Metro Club, along with the DYC Intermediates,
would like to invite everyone to the MotorCity Wine Bar onSaturday, September 17th at 8pm, to see the Pathe Jassi Triofor great live entertainment!
Limited to 25
Motor City Wine Bar608 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48226
(313) 483-7283
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACTDAVE ALLER - (586) 883-3022
CARLOS PADILLA - (313) 600-1251
ROD & GUN CLUBBILL & COM. DON
EVENTS THE CLUB IS INVOLVED WITH:
The Rod & Gun Clubwould like to thank allof those who support-ed the Injured SoldierMusky Tournament.On Sunday, August28th over 120 activeduty and veteran sol-diers from Vietnam,Iraq & Afghanistan enjoyed an exciting day of musky fish-ing followed by a wonderful DYC dinner. Their personalsacrifice and commitment to the principles of democracyand freedom is not easily measured, but on this day, theDetroit Yacht Club, the Rod & Gun Club, the MichiganOntario Muskie Club and the Injured Soldiers Associationcelebrates their extraordinary effort, we are honored tosupport their service.
Archery Day at the DYC has been rescheduled forSunday, September 4th - the 90 degree temperatures of theend of July turned the tennis courts into a hot plate, radiat-ing heat of 100+ degrees! All interested children andadults are welcome to give bow & arrow a try - we have allequipment (note: children must be old enough to draw thebow under their own power) We will begin on the tenniscourts at 1:00pm, wrapping up the shooting around3:00pm.
More information will follow on the Pheasant Huntsscheduled for November & December; dates will be firmedup and posted via e-mail and October Main Sheet.Regards,
Com. Don Baker & Bill Schrader
Boating & Outdoor Recreation FestivalMetro Beach Boat Show
September 22-25Detroit Yacht Club will be at the Show
We are looking for volunteers to help at the Show and promote the Club
Contact Jack Lyon Membership Director (313) 824-1200 x 233
Cell (248) 914-2523
The
Villages • Detroit
5th Annual Living in the V Real Estate Open House and
Community Festival
Sunday, September 25th
The Detroit Yacht Club is participating again this year to give tours of the Club.
We are looking for volunteers to give tours around our wonderful Club,or even bring some friends to see the Club that day.
Contact Jack Lyon Membership Director (313) 824-1200 x 233
Cell (248) 914-2523
The Twenty-first
OOYSTERFESTYSTERFEST(at St. Ambrose Parish)
Monday, September 26th
5 to 9 pm
DYC will present Chef Ken’s Famous Crab
Cakes
Locatedon Kercheval Ave.
Between Lakepointe andBeaconsfield in Grosse
Pointe Park.
"SIMPLER THAN SAILINGCHEAPER THAN POWER BOATING"
“ Autumn is a second spring with every leaf a flower.”Albert Camus
For most people Septemberis the end of summer.Children go back to school,the cottage is closed, boatsare readied for storage, gar-den overgrowth is pulled and tossed away.
But not for kayakers, we can still keep paddling andenjoy some of the best kayaking of the year. Since wedo not have much of a boat, there is not much to putaway. We can leave it on the rack all year round. Anygood day in September or October, we can take it downand go out for a paddle.
And what a good experience it can be. Kayaking inSeptember when there are few people around. Goingdown the canal in October surrounded by autumnfoliage seeing the geese (or at least some of them) fly-ing south. If you are very lucky you will see a V of swanfly over.
Let’s all go out for a paddle this month and enjoyautumn.
KAYAK CLUBGERALD PATRICK MALONEY
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AROUND AND ABOUT THE DYCDRYA AWARDS DINNER
JUNIOR VENETIAN
VENETIAN
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DOCK BREAKFAST AND FLEET REVIEW
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DYC Sea Gulls present
EUCHRE NIGHTEUCHRE NIGHTWednesday, September 21Wednesday, September 21
7:00 pm7:00 pmPut your skills to the test and help support
the DYC Sea Gulls.Entry Fee: $5.00 ~ Cash Prizes Awarded
You may sign-up at the DYC Reception Counter or contact Catherine Nierle at (313) 567-2571 or [email protected]
The Detroit Yacht Club
114thSweepstakes Regatta
HonoringCommodore Bill Lynch
“Man of the Day”
Cocktail PartyThursday, September 8th
7:00 pm2nd Floor
Fountain RoomLight Hors d’oeuvres
Cash BarGentlemen - Jackets Please
Please call the Reception Counterwith your Reservation
(313) 824-1200
114th
SweepstakesRegatta
SaturdaySeptember 10th
BANSHEE
Honoring Commodore Bill LynchAwards will be presented in February
Sweetest DaySaturday, October 15th
Bring your Sweetie to the Club for a fabulous dinner.
Special dinner menu for romantic dining.TTwwoo eennttrreeeess aanndd ddeesssseerrtt ffoorr $$5500
Adult swimmers with a buddy or group arewelcome to Swim (without a lifeguard) when
DYC Maintenance staff is on property.8:00 am-10:00 pm
You will need to sign a release form before using the Pool during this time period.
Forms available at the Front Gate or Reception Counter.
POOL HOURS
Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pm
You must be 18 years old to use equipment.
FITNESS ROOM
All DYC Members,Please remember that per our House Rules Section
2-b Guests are not allowed to use the Club facilitiesmore than four times per year. If your guests areenjoying the privileges of our Club and its many ameni-ties, please, have them contact General Manager PaulHughes or our Membership Director Jack Lyon (313)824-1200 ext. 233 to apply for a membership to our his-toric Detroit Yacht Club. With membership to our Club,they can continue to use our entire facility and help cre-ate another 143 years of history. Thank You, DYC House Committee
GUESTS HOUSE RULES
EIGHT BELLS Grill Dining RoomTuesday through Thursday
11 am - 10 pmFriday & Saturday ~ 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday ~ 10 am - 9 pmBreakfast Menu ~ 10 am - 1 pm Breakfast Buffet 10 am - 2 pm
The Membership Committee wouldlike to Welcome the following newmembers to the Detroit Yacht Club.
ACTIVEEmred Steele, Jr
Nial & Elizabeth Wykes
INTERMEDIATE BOATINGRobert McTavish, Jr
INTERMEDIATEAnthony Vigiletti & Sarah Brown
Alexander Graham
NON-RESIDENTJohn R. Morgan III
REINSTATEMENTMark Stephenson II
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Christina Young(DYC Member)
Sunday, July 17•
Mrs. Rosa Shuttie(Mother of DYC Member Edward Shuttie, Grandmother
of Karina & Ava Shuttie and Elliott, Rhys & Adrianna Lee)Tuesday, August 16
•Mr. William M. Dull(Former DYC Member)
Friday, August 19
Please join me in welcoming the 122 new members that havejoined the DYC so far this year. With the many new faces around theClub, chances are that the opportunity for new friends is sitting rightnext to you. Even though we are having a great year so far, yourmembership committee is not letting up anytime soon. ThisSeptember we have three great events where we will be setting updisplay booths to promote our great Club! First will be the Boatingand Outdoor Festival at Metro Beach where we will have two boothlocations. Then we will be setting a booth and giving tours, in part-nership with the "Living in the V", Villages home tour event. Towardsthe end of the month we will be serving crab cakes at the Oysterfestin Grosse Pointe Park. Anyone interested in volunteering or being apart of the membership committee please contact the membershipdepartment.
Hope to see you around the Club,Jack Lyon
Now a project for you, the General Membership!
A large family room with a view.
Bitter End Improvement, privately funded, has unlim-ited uses for any and all Detroit Yacht Club members.The privately funded ideas for improved Club use andincreased membership are many. The Dock Patios,Bocce Ball, Volley Ball, and Small Boat Launch are afew examples of successful private funding in these chal-lenging times.
A new design idea that will transform a good idea intoa great idea! Opening the harbor wall of the Bitter Endwill transform this existing area into a more enjoyableand more useable gathering spot.
1. The swim teams can call this home base.2. A respite for ALL the members to escape the
day's heat.3. All members' small groups or a private
place. Our target of $25,000, will provide the funding for our
air conditioned family rooms three French Doors leadingout to a small member brick patio.Our plans and budget have been approved by the Board
of Directors as a privately funded project so now weneed you.
Please chit or check directly to the DYC with the heading for "The Bitter End" fund.Contact Director Artil Leo (248) 766-4554 [email protected] or chit directly to DYC Bitter EndImprovement Fund"
Round Trip and Two Night Stay at the Seneca HotelWelcoming Cocktails on Friday Night
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!Need to Sign Up By September 1st
Deluxe Motor coach will leave DYC parking lot on Friday morning, October, 14,
Taking us to the Seneca Hotel. We will leave from the Seneca on
Sunday, Afternoon, October 16, to deliver to the DYC parking lot. 42 people limit.
Any Questions Contact: John Tompkins ~ (313) 894-2222 X 110www.tompkinsprintingequipment.com
DYC Trip to ChicagoFriday, October 14$600 per couple
Coming Soon!Jim Eastman
author of the new and ground breaking“THE BOOK FOR SENIOR BOATERS”
and a Mid-Michigan native,will be our featured speaker
Wednesday, September 288:00 pm
as part of his Michigan BookSigning and Speaking Tour.
Jim’s book has been described as “informative, eye opening, a real wake-up call, on-point
and entertaining.”
A Book that gives SENIOR BOATERS the recognition and focus they deserve
within the Boating community.
Call The Reception Counter with yourreservation (313) 824-1200
September1 Off-the-Dock Races3 JAZZ NIGHT5 Labor Day- Club Open for the Holiday 6 Club Closed, Office Open8 “Man of the Day” Cocktail Party9 Off-the-Dock Races
11 Flying Scots - Fall Sailing Fling 9-11 Sarnia, Canada Rendezvous 10 Sweepstakes Regatta17 Metro Club “Motor City Wine”
21 Eurcer night24 Kangaroo Kourt26 Oysterfest 28 Speaker-Jim Eastman -”The Book for Senior Boaters”
October1 Oktoberfest
6-9 Metro Rendezvous - Frost Bite14 DYC Trip to Chicago15 Sweetest Day20 DYC Wine Society Tasting22 Fall Fest Hay Ride and Soup Cook-Off31 Halloween - Club Closed
November5 Flying Scots Haul Out
12 Voyageurs Wine Tasting14 DYC Annual Meeting & Election15 Club Closed19 Club Decorating for the Holidays20 Commodore’s Coffee24 Thanksgiving Buffet
December3 Holiday Ball8 DYC Wine Society Tasting9 Voyageurs Holiday Party
11 Children’s Holiday Party21 Hanukkah begins25 Christmas26 Kwanzza Begins31 New Year’s Eve
EventEvents for 201s for 20111The Dates that are listed are as of September.
Some dates subject to change
DYC HANDBALL &RACQUETBALL CLUB
TUESDAYNIGHTS
at 7:00 pmWorkout League
Please email me for more info on upcoming leagues and eventsTroy Brownrigg 248-421-9876
Kids under 12 - $7 bucksSalad Bar with all the Fixings
Southern Fried ChickenChef Ken’s Specialty BBQ weekly special
Famous Mac n CheeseMashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fresh Local Seasonal VegetableIce Cream Sundae Bar with Hot Fudge and Whipped Cream 15
Upcoming EventsFall Sailing FlingSunday, September 11 ~ 1:00 pm
All DYC members are invited to come spend an afternoonsailing with our Club's sailboat fleet in this fun new event!
What: Sailing Fun for DYC Members interested in an intro to DYC Adult Sailing ProgramWhen: Sunday, September 11 at 1:00 pm to 6:00 pmWhere: DYC Sailing Center - East end of DYC island near tennis courts and on our fleet of Flying Scot sail boatsWho: Any DYC Member interested in sailing (including spouses & significant others and kids 15 and up) and a little bit of friendly competition - sailing experience not necessary!How much - if signed up by 9/5: $20 per person - includes picnic afterward. Or, sign up together for ateam of 3 for $45! ($25 per person after 9/5.) Sign-up on line at www.dycflyingscots.org or call the DYC Reception counter at (313) 824-1200.
Fall Series RacingSaturdays in October are our Fall Series dates. We
wind down the season with this race series that includes bothour newest and our most experienced sailors. Competitor'smeeting at 9:30 am, first race at 10 am.
Haul Out is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5. "Golf Ball Regatta" RecapWith refinements over the event from last year, the Flying
Scots hosted our annual golf ball regatta on Thursday,August 18th. Two marks were set in the river after the rainstorm moved through the area and two buckets of plastic golfballs were taped to the marks. The objective is to sail fast tothe mark, stop the boat and pick up a golf ball, and repeat -as many times as you can. "Stopping" became a looselydefined term as the skippers and crew struggled to judgehow to approach a mark in light winds and current and tocome to a stop at the mark. It became more like "wrestle themark", "run over the mark", and "get your centerboard stuckon the anchor line of the mark". After the regatta, the classand volunteers enjoyed coney dogs and all the sides and fix-ings at the Scot shed at the east end of the island. Thanksto Keith Ridler and Greg Randall for handling the picnicpreparations and to John Gallagher for helping with the workboat and setting the marks. The Flying Scots class hosts twoevents each year during the class. The first event is a pokerrun with cards tied to the marks. Both events challenge thestudents to use all their sailing skills while having fun. This isan annual event and is open to all DYC Flying Scot sailors.Sounds easy, right? Join us next year and see how you do!
DYC Presents With The Voyageurs KANGAROO COMEDY KOURT
SABOTAGE AT SEASaturday, September 24
6:30 pm$41 inclusive per person
THE CTHE CASE OF THE CORRUPT CREWASE OF THE CORRUPT CREWTerence Worthalot planned to purchase and refurbish the SS Chicken of the Seas. His crew, however, Petula Player, BrawtWorster, Engyne O’Toole, and Sid Sherwah, charted a different course.Come participate in and witness the trial of this corrupt crew and seewhose itinerary lands Terence in the “Death Boat”
All Aboard!Limited Seating Sign up early!
Make your Reservations at the Reception Counter or online www.dyc.com
HORS D'OEUVRESImported Cheese and Fruit
Grilled Michigan Veggies and HummusChef’s Selection of Hot and Cold Appetizers
DINNERSalad: Marinated Roma Tomato and English Cucumber Salad w/
Balsamic DressingEntrée: DYC Famous Braised Beef Short Rib with
Rosemary Sauce accompanied by Spinach and Sundried Tomato, and Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Boursin SauceJulienne Vegetable Wrap w/ Basil Butter
Dauphinois Layered PotatoRoasted Roma Half w/ Fresh Herbs and Pecorino
Dessert: Chocolate Profiteroles w/ White Chocolate andRaspberry Mousse
Coffee and Tea
All Boaters:2012 Well applications will
soon be in the mail. Deadline to return applications and deposit
by September 30, 2011
Pass the Word to Your Friends The New Video of
Detroit Yacht Club is HERE!http://www.vimeo.com/16490554
The DYC Wine Society invites you to attend
"Holiday Wine Preview"sponsored by Vintage Wines
Thursday, October 20th
7 PMTrophy Room, 2nd Floor
$25 Per Wine Society Member - $30 Per Non Member inclusiveFeaturing Small Plates & Table Service
LaDoucette “ Les Deux Tours” Sauvignon Blanc,Loire Valley, France
