June 2013 - Diversey Yacht Club

SEPT 06
June 2013
THE DIVERSEY YACHT CLUB
Captain Jamie Kost
Flag Officers
Commodore
Captain Jamie Kost
Vice-Commodore
Robert Martucci
Rear-Commodore
Kathy Abdul
Officials
Ginny Procuniar - Board Secretary
Randy Schmidt*-Board Treasurer/Judge
Advocate
It feels like summer as I write this article, although just a few days ago it
felt like winter! Let's hope that the good weather continues. Thanks to
all the rain we have received, our gas dock is up and running. Diversey
continues to offer a low gas price, possibly the lowest, for 93 octane
fuel. We had a wonderful Derby party, thanks to Rob and Cheryl and
our first grill night was a big success. Our next one will be on June 14
and the grill will be ready and waiting for you. We have several events
coming up, Dueling Pianos, a fleet cruise to Hammond and many more.
Please check the website for all our events. If you do not get our weekly
email updates be sure to sign up for them. I'd like to welcome all our
new members to the club! I know you'll enjoy it and I look forward to
meeting each and everyone of you. I'd also like to say thank you to the
Board of Directors for all the hard work they are doing to keep our club
running so smoothly. Of course Gus and Carmen also. Get out on the
lake and enjoy your boats and then come back and enjoy the club!
Happy and safe boating!
Appointed Officials
Ginny Procuniar - Board Secretary
Randy Schmidt - Board Treasurer/Judge Advocate
Directors
Kathy Abdul - Children’s Party
Bob Albert - Fleet Captain
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Al Ehrlich - Gas Dock
Ron Garcia - House
Rick Helland - Entertainment
Al Holverson - House
Dale Johnson* - Security
Adam Karras - Member’s Board/Newsletter
Art Koegel – Historian/Photographer
Kathy Lesser* - Membership
Sharon Minoso - Community Affairs
Kevin Rasofsky* - Roster Book
Bill Russell - Coast Guard / Marine Police Liaison
Denise Watanabe - Ship’s Store
Appointed Positions
Betty Klym - E-mail
Eileen Minkoff - Entertainment
Don Corney - House Man
Gus Anton - Galley Operator
The 2013 season is under way and off to a fun start. This Spring we
started another entertainment tradition with our First Annual Kentucky
Derby Party. The event was a success, and with it came many outfits and
hats that were worn in true Derby fashion. Be on the lookout for pictures
from our Historian Art Koegel. We had games and raffles for all to enjoy
with prizes donated once again from Larry & Denise Watanabe
complements of West on North and Celtic Crossing. Now we can look
forward to a summer full of fun events and entertainment that will keep
our house rocking. Based on your feedback Sunday entertainment on the
patio is back with more days and will continue to keep the DYC charm
alive through the end of our weekends. Also, by popular demand Friday
Night Grill Nights will happen the second Friday of every month
throughout the season. I hope to see you all out by the raging grill and
while you are there don't forget to check out the new ice cream freezer in
the Galley. By the time this news letter goes to press we will have had
an expanded Membership Drive Weekend complete with an Open House
on both Saturday and Sunday. The Event featured bands on both days for
the first time....we hope this brings new faces and energy to the club!
Happy Boating!
*denotes Past Commodore
2601 N CANNON DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60614
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EDITOR’S CORNER
Hello DYC and Welcome to the start of the 2013 Boating Season!
While Mother Nature’s shower activity has been causing a steady rise in the lake levels, She has not provided
many days of sunshine and warm weather to get us excited about being on the water. This year has been the
complete opposite of the weather last year. Last April we saw average temps in the 70’s and 80’s
for May. Not so lucky this year. Not to worry. The warmer weather will be here soon and the boats will be
leaving the harbor to enjoy the lake and magnificent skyline. Take this time to give your boats a good cleaning so
you will be ready to shine once the sun comes out. Don’t forget to take advantage of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
boat inspections that are being offered to all boaters. This is a good way to make sure you have all the necessary equipment on board
to in case of emergencies, but also to make sure your boat is in good working order. Safety First when on the water with Friends and
Family.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Upcoming Events for June and July
Studio 54 Disco Party with Rhythm City: Saturday, June 1st at 8pm. Rhythm City will be playing the best of Motown, Soul, Disco and 80’s
House/Tecno
Fleet Cruise: June 7-9. This is the first Fleet Cruise of the Summer and it will be an easy one to the Hammond Marina in Indiana. It is 12
nautical miles from Chicago and is next to the Horseshoe Casino. The Horseshoe is, by far, the nicest casino in the area with plenty of
gambling and top shelf restaurant Binion’s Steak House. The marina has a gas dock, pump out facilities and 24 hour security. There is also
the Hammond Yacht Club (www.hammondyachtclub.com). Ask our Fleet Captain, Bob Albert, for details on the trip.
Diversey Grill Night: Friday, June 14th at 6pm. Join your friends and dock neighbors out by the raging grills to cook your desired fare. This
party is BYOM (bring your own meat; steak, chicken, fish, lamb, etc.). Call Gus Anton at (312) 320-7277 to reserve your table. Gus will
also be providing all the usual side dishes for $8 per person (salad, beans, potatoes, grilled veggies, etc. Subject to change).
Dueling Pianos with Guest Bartender Night: Saturday, June 15th. Come and enjoy an evening of fun music with dueling pianos and our
mystery guest bartender. This event may be rescheduled in the event that the Chicago Blackhawks make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Chicago In Water Boat Show: June 13-16. This will be held again at the 31st Street Harbor. Come by Water or Land because there is NO
Parking Available for this event! All parking is off site with free shuttle service. Transient slips are available for daily or hourly use. Please
contact 31st Harbor Master at 312-225-6464.
Father’s Day at the Club: Bring your Dad’s by the club for a Father’s Day Feast prepared by Mr. Gus Anton and his staff. Gus also has
something special for all the Dad’s in attendance. There will be a Belly Dancer entertaining us for the afternoon. I don’t know if it will be the
same dancer that Gus has had in the past, but it was always a good show and a touch of the Mediterranean Culture. Please call Gus for details
and reservations (312) 320-7277
General Membership Meeting: Thursday, June 20th at 7pm. The Board highly encourages ALL Members to attend the General Membership
meetings so that the Board can hear directly from the Members as to what the Club is doing right, what it is doing wrong and how the Board
can improve the Club in order to better serve its Members and attract new ones. The Members are vital to the Club’s survival and during
these difficult economic times, the Club can use all the advice it can get to make sure it stays on the right track to prosperity.
Pride Parade: Saturday, June 30th. Always one of the biggest parties in Chicago and Diversey Harbor. DYC always draws a good group to
watch the parade. DYC Members will be assembling across the street from Duffy’s (420 ½ W. Diversey) around Noon. NOTE: the parade
ends at Diversey and Cannon Drive and the grassy area between the harbor and Cannon drive will be FILLED with post parade activities.
SO, if you plan to drive to the Harbor, you better get there before they close the street or bring your car the night before and leave it there.
This is NOT a joke. Once the street is closed (approximately 9am-10am) they usually do not let cars through even if you have a harbor pass.
So, plan accordingly.
Fleet Cruise: July 5-7. POSTPONED TO THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 2-4. This is the annual trip to South Haven, Michigan. South
Haven has always been one of our favorite ports of call. The municipal marina is an excellent facility within walking distance of the many
attractions that South Haven has to offer: shopping, dining, nightlife and, of course, their beautiful beaches. Contact Fleet Captain, Bob
Albert, to sign up and join the Diversey Fleet in crossing the lake and invading Michigan. You must make your own reservations at South
Haven Marina. Call the marina direct at 269-637-3171, have your credit card ready and tell them you are with the Diversey Harbor Yacht
Club.
Venetian Night at 31st Street Marina: Saturday July 27th at dusk. The Theme for this year is “Rocking in the Harbor”. It will be held again
at 31st street harbor. The DYC will need volunteers to help prepare the decorations for the boat and as support staff to actually apply the
decorations to the boat once in the harbor. Contact any of the Flag Officers to ask how you can be a part of the DYC efforts to capture back
to back titles for best boat. The DYC won last years Venetian Night because of all the hard work, ingenuity, enthusiasm and creativity that
went into last years entry. So, be a part of it this year when the DYC is a repeat winner.
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If Mother Nature would cooperate, we could call this summer; maybe in a week or so. Keep an eye out for
two Coast Guard events. A big, free inspection weekend is set for June 8th. If you miss this opportunity,
contact any DYC Coast Guard Member to make arrangements. Additionally, next month the Coast Guard will
be offering classes on Monday and/or Tuesday nights. Keep a look-out for information posted in the Yacht
Club. We still need your help for the Children's Party. It takes about 10 people to work together to make this
event work. So, pleasae consider helping out – if only for on hour or two. Your voices do count, so please
attend the next General Membership Meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, June 20th at 7pm. You can let
us know how we are doing.
Happy Boating!
The Benefits of Membership
While many of the current Members understand the positive aspects of being a Member of the Diversey Yacht Club, here are some things
that some current, new and prospective Members may not know. Many of the DYC Members operate businesses in the Chicagoland area
and have shown their generosity over the years by donating raffle items to the various parties the DYC has during the year. Most notably,
the recent success of the Super Bowl Party and the 1 st Annual Lobster Love Raffle were because of the generous raffle item donations
from DYC Members. In an effort to extend their generosity to the Members year round, the following business are offering discounts at
their places of business if you show them your DYC Membership card. Some of these businesses are owned by DYC Members or are
Friends of the DYC:
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Best Buy: 2650 N. Clark – 10% discount by mentioning DYC and showing them your membership card. Sales Mgr. Anthony Ramirez
is the contact person. (773)388-2920 x2100 anthony.ramirez2@bestbuy.com
Boat US: The regular membership rate is $30 and with the code it becomes $15. If you have ever lost an engine and had to get towed
back to the harbor, this is a must have. The DYC promo code is GA81641Y.
The Alley, Blue Havana and Taboo Tabou: 854-858 W. Belmont. These business are owned by Mark and Adrian Thomas and offer
10% discounts at all their stores by showing your DYC Membership card. The Alley is your one stop shop for leather, biker, punk,
rockabilly and goth clothing in Chicago. Taboo Tabou is Chicago’s leading purveyor of everything Adult! Nuff said. And for the
tobacco aficionado…Blue Havana was voted Chicago’s Best Smoke Shop by the Reader.
The following businesses are owned/operated by DYC Members and we encourage you to frequent these establishments:
Basil Leaf Café: 2465 N. Clark (Sean from E Dock)
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub: 751 N. Clark (Larry Watanabe & Joe Sabath)
Floyd’s Rock & Roll Barber Shop: 2572 N. Clark
Pars Cove Restaurant: 435 W. Diversey
Psychic Reader – Grace: 2425 ½ N. Clark…specializing in Love readings
Sluggers: 3540 N. Clark (Ari from K Dock)
The Second City & Up Comedy Club: 1616 N. Wells
Vapiano’s Restaurant: 2577 N. Clark
West on North Sports Bar, Grill & Patio: 2509 W. North Ave (Larry Watanabe & Joe Sabath)
Wrigleyville Sports: 959 W. Addison St.
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www.diverseyyachtclub.com
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Photos from Spring 2013 events held at the DYC
Kentucky Derby Party
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2013 Welcome Back Party
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Sponsors Section
This is a new section of the Waterline that will be dedicated to those individuals and companies that want to place an add in the
monthly Waterline newsletter. The revenue from the Sponsor adds go directly towards the cost of producing the newsletter. It
is the Club’s sincere hope that we can obtain the right amount of Sponsors to cover the entire cost of producing the newsletter
without being a distraction to the overall appearance to the newsletter. We estimate that 8-10 Sponsors will be enough to cover
the annual newsletter expense. If you wish to place an add in future issues, please contact the Editor at
adamkarras@hotmail.com
At this time, the DYC would like to acknowledge our newest Sponsors: Suarez Electric Company and Don’s Dock Box
Tables. In several cases, these Sponsors are also DYC Members. As we add Sponsors to the roster, it is encouraged that you
take a look and see if any of the Sponsors offer services that you may be interested in. If you are in the market for a service
that a Sponsor provides, we hope that they will be your first stop. The newsletter will have 3 more new Sponsors for the July
issue. Add space is filling up better than expected, so if you want to be a Sponsor please send a message to
adamkarras@hotmail.com
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DYC Hours of Operation
Clubhouse: As the 2013 Season begins to come to life, please
note that these hours of operation will begin to change.
Galley:
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4 pm – 9 pm
Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday
4 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 8 am – 10 pm
Sunday
8 am – 8 pm
Bar:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
Closed
4 pm – 9 pm
4 pm – 9 pm
4 pm – 10 pm
11am – 10 pm
11am – 8 pm
These are the Minimum Operating hours. If there are people in the
club having fun, these hours can be extended. If you want to stop by
the bar late night and want to make sure it is open, call (773)929-8819
Gas Dock:
Gas Dock and Ice Sales are now open for business. Call
Channel 71 on your marine radio for assistance or look for
the yellow flashing light at the top of the Gas Dock light
pole. Gas Dock is now open 7 days a week from 8AM to
8PM. Ice sales are also during this time.
DYC Ships Store Merchandise
Check out the new 2013 DYC Ships Store Merchandise.
Denise Watanabe has been working hard to keep it
stocked with items that everyone should be interested in.
New Items will be included for the 2013 Season. Items
such as polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, t-shirts, shorts, beer
cozies, and more. These items are available in adult and
kids sizes, so pick some up and show your DYC pride.
Check out the displays inside the Yacht club.
Sweatshirts $35
Polo’s $30
Women’s boxers $18-$20
Beer Cozies $1 (Yes, One Dollar!)
So come on by and talk to Denise to get your DYC
apparel today!
As an Editors side note, I do want to acknowledge and
Welcome Back the Staff at the Yacht Club for the 2013
Season. They work hard to make Diversey an enjoyable
place for us to eat, drink and bring our Families. To the
kitchen staff, wait staff and bar staff….Thank You for all
that you do and all that you put up with. Keep up the good
work. And Thank You to Gus for all your efforts in
making the Yacht Club a great place to be.
The Waterline Newsletter would like to acknowledge our newest sponsor,
Suarez Electric Company. These Sponsors are friends of the DYC and in
many cases, Members as well. Their Sponsorship helps to offset the costs
of providing the Waterline. In the event you are in the market for a
service that our Sponsors provide, it is our sincere hope that you will
consider them as your first choice.
Additional Sponsors are always needed and it is a good way to promote
your services to our Membership. If interested, please send an email to
the Editor at… adamkarras@hotmail.com
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If you have any comments, suggestions or
would like to submit something for the
Newsletter, all are welcome to do so. All
comments, criticisms and compliments are
welcome and encouraged as well. I am
not a writer or editor by nature, but I am
having some fun putting this newsletter
together. I can be contacted at
adamkarras@hotmail.com
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Chicago, IL 60614
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