SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE From the Top of The Mast Glenn Arent

SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE
From the Top of The Mast
Glenn Arent, Commodore
Attributes: Ability to work positively and constructively in a
team environment. Vision and the ability to set direction and
craft strategic plans that will insure the long term success of
As August draws to a close we see the annual transition of our our Club. Understanding of general business operations,
Summer Staff as they head back to school and on to new
including marketing, accounting and facility management.
horizons. While sad for us a new beginning for many of them (Our Club is about a $900,000 per year operation, and still
and I wanted to personally thank all of our outstanding
growing.) Personal interest in one or more of our Club’s
summer staff who helped to make our club such a special
major activities (boating, social activities, and swimming).
place to come and relax this year. Some will be back next year Must be a Club member or the spouse or domestic partner of a
and some moving on but whatever the case we wish them all member.
the best. To learn more about our staff we will be posting staff
profiles on our existing site as well as on a new pending more To Apply: send a short letter (1 page or less) to the
mobile friendly site in the weeks to come. Thanks to Mary
Nominating Committee,
Giginac for all of her time and efforts in gathering this inforc/o Commodore Glenn Arent, BY SEPTEMBER 15th.
mation.
Include a photo and a brief description of your background
and experience. State why you would like to be a member of
Finally don't forget if you are interested in running for the
the SJRYC Board, and why you believe you would be a good
2016 Board the due date for your application is fast
candidate.
approaching.
Email to commodore@sjryc.com, or mail to SJRYC Nominating
Committee, Box 3, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
2016 Positions Available:
Director, St. Joseph River Yacht Club
See you at the Club.
Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 monthly, depending on experience
Benefits: Enjoy the excitement of helping build the second
century of a wonderful institution in the Twin Cities, located
in the finest yacht club facility on the Great Lakes. Make new
friends, and learn more about our Club. Sharpen your
business skills and leadership abilities in a fast paced fun
environment.
Selection Process: There are 12 Board positions. Terms are 3
years, so 4 positions are up for election each year. The
Nominating Committee will select candidates during
September. Ballots will be mailed to the entire membership
around October 10th. Votes will be counted about October
26th, and all candidates will be notified of the results shortly
after.
Responsibilities: Provide strategic and tactical direction to
guide the operation of our Club to insure that it successfully
achieves its mission. Fairly represent all the membership,
balancing various member interests and the long term
financial strength of our Club. Participate in monthly Board
meetings (currently the second Thursday of each month
from 6:30 – 9:30pm) and special meetings that may be required
from time to time. Participate in Club activities and interact
with other members to stay in touch with their needs and their
view of how well our Club is achieving its mission. Promote
our Club in a positive way within the membership and the
community. Foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere among the
membership to build the feeling that our Club is like a second
home. Serve as chair or member of committees as time and
interest permit.
Let’s Get Social
September 5
Tri-State Regatta
September 17
Beer School
6:30pm, 3rd Floor
September 18
Steve Foresman
7pm-10pm
September 19
Chili Regatta
September 24
“Lost on the Lakes”
6:30pm
Social Report
Laurie Canfield, Rear Commodore
This month the club will have our biggest party of the year, the Tri-State Regatta
Party, Saturday, September 5. Start the day with an all you can eat pancake breakfast
from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Burgers and hotdogs will be available for lunch. And a
fantastic dinner of grilled steak, chicken or vegetarian from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mike
Talbot will start the entertainment off out at the Rhumbline Bar from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Libido Funk Circus takes the main stage from 8:00 pm to midnight for a great night of
music and dancing. Also bring your family and friends, as this party is open to the
public!
The TGIF dinner September 18 will have live music by Steve Foresman from 7:00 pm to
10:00 pm. The following day Saturday 19, will be the annual Chili Regatta. This event is
a benefit for the Junior Foundation, so stop in
the club for a bowl of chili to help out our future
sailors.
Thursday, September 24 guess speaker Robert
Myers will present "Lost on the Lakes:
Shipwrecks of Berrien County" at 6:30 pm on
the third floor. From schooners to steamers, the
remains of scores of ships litter the bottom of
Lake Michigan off Berrien County's
shore. Discover the dramatic history of these
ships, the communities they served, and their
tragic fates.
Coming up October 3rd is the annual
Commodore's Bash. Live music will be
provided by the band Top Secret. Enjoy a great
night of dancing with music from the 60's to
now! Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres start at 6:00
pm, followed by dinner and dancing. Check out
the poster for details. Reservations Required.
Post Labor Day Clubhouse Hours
(beginning September 8)
Monday-Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
11:30-11pm (10pm after 9/16)
11:30-10pm
11:30-11pm
12-10pm
11am-6pm
Clubhouse and Galley Report
Joann Winnegar, General Manager
As we wind down from a very busy summer I am looking forward to some surprises that the Galley has been working
on for you. Sunday Brunch begins on September 13 th from 11-2pm and our Bloody Mary Bar opens at 12pm. Seasonal
menu options such as daily soup offerings and house made chili are perfect for the upcoming Fall weather and will be
available starting September 16th. Our updated menu also includes some fun appetizers to share with friends and
family and a brand new salad, sandwich and burger. Pizza, will be available every evening after 5pm, dine-in or takeout, and other crowd favorites like barbeque ribs and rib-eye steaks are also something to be excited about. There will be
new wines added to our wine list in the Keeper’s Bar and craft sodas for kids and the young at heart.
Thanks go to our members who have supported ideas like $1 Wine Night, Friday Night Rhumbline Buffet and Weekly
Lunch Specials! You have made this a successful Summer!
SJRYC Historian Search!
Susan Greco, Board Secretary
Love the SJRYC and history? If you’ve read the
Club’s book, White Caps, Swim Caps, and Night
Caps you already know that the SJRYC has a
rich history dating back to 1913! Some of the
information in the book came from
archives stored at the Club. As you might
suspect, the documents that date back that far
are fragile and in need of preservation. The
Board would like to recruit a member or
members who would be willing to organize,
digitize and preserve the existing documents
and then setup a plan to capture future events.
While the goal is to preserve the original
documents, getting them digitized would
allow the documents to be available on the
Club’s website for everyone to enjoy. If you are
interested in this project, please send an email
to me at greco.s@sbcglobal.net.
Post Labor Day Rhumbline Bar Hours
(beginning September 8)
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
4:00-10pm
12:00-9pm
12:00-8pm
Post Labor Day Pool Hours
Closed 8,9,10
September 11
September 12
September 13
4:00-9pm
12:00-9pm
12:00-8pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMODORE……………………….Glenn Arent
VICE COMMODORE………………...Mary Coon
FLEET VICE COMMODORE………..Byron Higgins
REAR COMMODORE………………..Laurie Canfield
TREASURER…………………………..Bob Rice
SECRETARY…………………………...Susan Greco
DIRECTOR……………………………..Jim Bentham
DIRECTOR…………………………….Leif Norland
DIRECTOR……………………………..Gale Cawley
DIRECTOR……………………………..Rex Hartwig
DIRECTOR……………………………..Julie Warmbein
PO Box 3
St. Joseph, MI 49085
St Joseph River Yacht Club