Soundings 0115 v3.pub - Clinton River Boat Club

Established 1940
Lat. 42° 33.69’ N
Long. 82° 40.75’ W
January 2015
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“From the Wheelhouse”
By Commodore Gary Kirrkamm
It is an honor for me to serve as the 2015 CRBC
Commodore. I hope everyone had an enjoyable
Holiday Season. The optimist in me says only 120
days till launch; at least, that is my thought as I
shovel snow.
I would like to welcome Cliff Cohen as the 2015
Secretary. The 2015 Flag Officers are: Commodore
Gary Kirrkamm, Vice Commodore Chris Nevison, Rear Commodore Gene Schaden,
Treasurer Bill Whitley Jr. and Secretary Cliff Cohen. The Membership has also elected
two new Members to the Board of Directors. Welcome Aboard to Scott Pifer and Rob
Sogge! We also had two retirements from the Board. THANKS to P/C Rob Leonetti
and P/C Ron James for their many years of dedicated service to CRBC!
This year the club will be recognizing its 75th Anniversary. P/C Fred Bane and P/C Bill
Whitley Sr. are the Editors of the Commemorative CRBC Anniversary Book. It will be
filled with great photos and stories. The Budget Committee is planning the 2015 Budget that
will incorporate the new Reserve Fund classifications that manage the Sustainability
categories. This format was outlined in presentations during the Town Hall Meetings held
last year.
The budget will be presented to the Board of Directors at the February Meeting and
approved at the March Meeting.
A new Membership Growth Committee, led by Bill Whitley Jr. has been formed to generate
and implement ideas to attract new members. Committee Members are Cliff Cohen, Mitch
Gawrysiak, Scott Gutschow, Andy MacLachlan and Rich Rozewicz. They will present
some innovative ideas that will lead to positive results.
The Board of Directors has approved 9 seasonal boat wells (3 per harbor) to be leased for
$2000.00. If you are interested in a seasonal well, please contact me.
A new Membership Classification has been created to better accommodate our Members.
The Social Membership/Day Boating Classification is as follows: Social Membership/Day
Boating, 31 feet and over. Members who have large day boats will have the opportunity to
enjoy the island at a reduced cost.
I encourage Members to attend the Board of Directors Meeting held the second Wednesday
of the month at Juliano’s restaurant in Warren.
Terrie and I are looking forward to celebrating with you at this year’s
Commodores’ Ball, February 21st, at the Detroit Yacht Club.
Thank you for your continued support.
Gary Kirrkamm, Commodore
January 2015
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Grounds and Maintenance Report
From the desk of Chris Nevison
The Board of Directors have approved that repairs
will be made to the clubhouse using monies from the
insurance payout. The damage was caused by the
severe storms during the summer of 2013.
After discussions and debate in the past year, the
Planning Committee has presented a
recommendation to repair and restore the clubhouse
to match its current construction. This would be the
most financially responsible approach and it would
prevent further deterioration to the structure in the
future.
The work will begin soon after Island Opening in
April, weather permitting.
Other projects to be completed in 2015 include the
dispersal of the dredge spoils that remain and
replacement of older docks.
Island Opening
Membership Dues are Due February 1st.
A Late Fee will apply if Membership
Dues are not paid by February 1st.
Roster Advertising & Dinghy Well
Applications are included in the Dues Package.
Review and return the Member Information
Form to insure that the Data Base is kept current.
If you have not received a Dues Package, have
any questions or concerns, or your membership
intentions have changed, please contact
Bill Whitley Jr. at treasurer@clubisland.org.
THANK YOU to Members that
Saturday, April 11th
have graciously donated above
the amount
required for a
total of
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Board of Directors
Meeting
Wednesday,
February 11th
All Members are invited
to attend.
Juliano’s Restaurant
27380 Van Dyke
(I-696 & 11 Mile Rd), Warren
Order from the Menu and Cash Bar
Meeting begins at 7 PM
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Entertainment Report
From the Desk of Gene Schaden,
Rear Commodore, Entertainment Chairman
I hope that everyone had a
wonderful Holiday Season and
Santa was good to you.
It has been very cold and the
snow has been blowing. It
doesn’t seem like we should be
thinking or talking about the
upcoming Boating Season, but
doing so is good for the soul.
The warm waters, sunny skies and great
times at Club Island are just around the
corner. We’re over the hump and before
you know it, we’re will be enjoying the
2015 Boating Season at the Club.
Island Opening is April 11th, less than
90 days away.
The first event for 2015 is the
Commodores’ Ball on February 21st
at the Detroit Yacht Club
honoring Commodore Gary Kirrkamm.
It will be an exciting event at a
historical venue.
I hope to see you there.
The Entertainment Events Calendar is being planned and
volunteers are needed to host and help with events. This
is a great way to meet and bond with fellow members and
make lasting friendships. It will be fun and rewarding also.
Please call or e-mail me @ (313) 605-5730 or
gschaden@comcast.net if you would like to help.
The CRBC Flag Officers and Board of
Directors, on behalf of the Clinton River Boat
Club
, express their sympathy to
P/C Robert E. Merritt and his wife, Joan,
Joan and
their family, for the loss of their Dear
Granddaughter, Aislynn Merritt.
Merritt
Aislynn was the youngest daughter of Craig
and Pamela Merritt and she was a Freshman
at Anchor Bay High School.
The Funeral Service was held on January 19th
in New Baltimore.
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ABYA January 2015 Meeting
(submitted by P/C Bruce Reichmann, Delegate)
As recent Past Commodore, it is my privilege to serve as the 2015 CRBC
Delegate for the Anchor Bay Yachting Association.
The January ABYA meeting was held at the Huron Point Yacht Club. The
2015 Flag Officers were introduced and responsibilities of each officer
were given. All ABYA Delegates were then introduced. Each Delegate has
been assigned a mentor, if needed, and the mentor for CRBC is Vice Commodore Rick Romatz. The ABYA is celebrating its 49th Anniversary this year.
It was reported that 157 persons attended the ABYA Christmas Charity Ball, which resulted in a
donation of $2,000.00 for the Sea Cadet Program.
On Thursday, January 29th at the MacRay Harbor, there will be an educational class from
7:30-9:00 p.m. discussing the “Lake St. Clair Watershed -- How Does It Affect Me & Water Level
Project Seminar”.
The ABYA Spring Rendezvous will be held at the Best Western
Valley Plaza Inn on March 20th – 22nd.
The cost is $345.00 per couple. Pricing includes Friday Dinner,
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, and Sunday Brunch.
If you are interested in attending, please contact me for a
reservation form.
New owners of the Best Western have renovated 75 rooms, which
have been reserved for the Rendezvous.
The February Meeting will be hosted by the Nautical Mile Yacht Club on Monday, February 2nd at
7:30PM at Captain Jack’s Lakefront Bar & Grill.
The ABYA strives to promote charity and camaraderie within the 30 affiliated Boats Clubs. These goals
are accomplished by donating funds to the Tri-County Marine Sheriff Divisions and the Sea Cadets. The
ABYA is a 501©(3) non-profit corporation. The website is w w w . A B Y A . o r g
On behalf of the CRBC
Membership, the Flag
Officers and Board of
Directors wish to offer their
condolences to Griffin,
Susan and Ray Balick for
the death of Susan’s Dear
Dad, Richard S. Gosik.
Mr. Gosik passed away on
December 29th at the age of 77. He was a Professional
Commercial Photographer.
As Island Photographer, Susan’s interest in
photography was inherited. He was also an
avid lifelong boater.
The 2015 Entertainment Calendar is
being planned. We need volunteers to
host events for next summer.
If you are willing to help with an event or
have a new idea for an event, please
contact Gene Schaden, Entertainment
Chairman.
Email: gschaden@comcast.net
Phone: (313) 605-5730
January 2015
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2015
Roster Advertising
Committee Assignments
Support the publication of the CRBC
Membership Roster by placing a
personal or business ad.
ABYA
P/C Bruce Reichmann
Budget
Gary Kirrkamm, Chris Nevison,
Ad Forms are included in the
2015 Dues Package.
Gene Schaden, Bill Whitley Jr.,
and Clifford Cohen
By-Laws & Legal Aid
Phil Anderson, Carl Beltz and
Dinghy Well Chairman
Don Kersey
P/C Bill Whitley Sr.
Entertainment
Gene Schaden
First Aid Director
Fleet Captain At Large
Annmarie Schaden
Mike Nowakowski
North
Moss Rossi
South East
Rob Sogge
South West
Mike Nowakowski
Grievance & Historian
P/C Bill Whitley Sr.
Grounds & Maintenance
Chris Nevison
Island Photographer
Susan Balick
Island Store
Roberta Reblin, Debra Kersey,
Jennifer Wesenberg, Jenny Cupler,
Pam Grant and Beverly Sanborn
Membership
Scott Gutschow
Membership Database
Joe Ternullo
Membership Growth
Clifford Cohen
Planning Committee
Chris Nevison
Roster Advertising
Gary Kirrkamm
Roster & Publication
P/C Martha Warnars
SOUNDINGS Editor
Beverly Lathrop
Stock Custodian
Jerry Reblin
Tax
Audit Committee
Robert Ricci, CPA
Gary Kirrkamm, Chris Nevison,
Gene Schaden, Bill Whitley Jr.,
Clifford Cohen & Carl Beltz
Tennis
Rob Sogge and Rob Grant
Website Editor
P/C Martha Warnars
Webmaster
David Sokolitz
2016 Commodores Ball
Dale Nevison
75th Anniversary Book
P/C Fred Bane and P/C Bill Whitley Sr.
Business Card: $50.00
1/4 Page:
$75.00
1/2 Page:
$150.00
Full Page:
$225.00
Contact Gary Kirrkamm
commodore@clubisland.org
Joe Ternullo, Database Chairperson, requests
that personal information, such as address,
phone and email address
changes, be forwarded to him
to maintain updated information in the CRBC database.
Contact Joe at (586) 468-4366 or
joe@ternullo.us
Paid Boating Membership
stands at 150
January 2015
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CRBC CLASSIFIEDS
Ads are limited to nautical items and ads must be placed by a
CRBC member.
Please submit your ad to the Soundings Editor prior to the 2nd
Wednesday of each month (soundingseditor@clubisland.org)
Boats for Sale
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CRBC
Burgee Travels
Going on an Alaskan
Cruise?
1995 10’ Zeppelin Hard Bottom Inflatable - 9.9HP Gamefisher
Outboard by Chrysler/Force sold by Sears. Includes cover,
oars, foot pump. Low hours, runs great. Tune up in 2011.
Contact Dave Charon @ (586) 675-8732 or
dartcharon@wowway.com
1992 Powerquest 290 FX Enticer - Twin 7.4 bravo 1, approx.
700 hours, new Vinyl in 2010, Bimini, Refrigerator, Shore power,
Porta-potty, new Mooring Cover 2012, well- kept, Trailer stored,
includes 2012 all aluminum 10,500gvw tri-axel trailer. $22.500.
Contact Dan @(248) 628-3400
Skiing the Mountains in
Park City, Utah?
1984 Sea Ray 34” Sundancer - “Blue Agave”, Professionally
maintained and extremely clean; Camper top with screens, heat/
AC, radar, refrigerator, cook top, dinette, microwave, stereo/CD
payer, wash-down pump and custom teak work; kept in heated
winter storage. Twin Crusader 350s recently tuned and running
well. Asking $19,900., negotiable. Contact Mike or Sherry
Nowakowski @(248) 651-1382 or (248) 953-0588
1998 Sea Ray Sun Dancer 37’ - Can be seen at Temptation
Yacht Sales in Fair Haven, MI. $85,000 Contact Ron Shearer
(586) 725-0267
1987 Trojan 11 Meter Express 37’ - Twin 502MPI. Generator,
Air, Hardtop, refit completely in 2005 with new engines and hardtop, many new updates. New Buell air horns, New interior décor,
new JL audio sound system with subwoofer. New carpeting in
and out. Complete tune ups and fluids on mains and generator
2013/14. Must see! $69,900 Contact Andy MacLachlan @
(586) 530-3430 or andy@southrivermarine.com
1968 Roamer 41” (Aluminum) with Bridge - “The Heidi”, 15’
Beam, Excellent condition, custom built, 1 owner, Great Lakes
only. Detroit Diesels 8V53N, Kohler 10kw Generator, 3 water
tanks (160 gallons). Gin Pole, Capac System, Radar-Raytheon,
New Bimini, New Teak Deck, New Décor, 2 bait tanks, plus more.
Asking $50,000. Contact Harvey Hohlfeldt (586) 293-4509 or
(586) 468-2790
1994 Mainship 47’ - Detroit Diesels. This is a very nice Club
Island boat. $118,000 to club members. Contact Bud
Westenfelder @ (352) 751-6361 or (248) 941-1551
Boat Wells For Lease
Indoor Boat Well on Clinton River - 15’X52’. Hoist and shore
for cold indoor winter storage. All tenants in building are CRBC
Members. Paved parking. $3000 summer only, $5000 yearly.
Contact P/C Steve Ternullo @ (586) 202-4000
Nautical Items For Sale
1994 9.9 Evinrude Remote (Kicker) for sale - Great condition.
Painted black. Runs great. Cable and throttle included.
$750.Tom Gebeck @ doctg@comcast.net or (313) 418-8999
Sea Watch Portable Satellite Receiver with cable, barely
used. $100 - Tom Gebeck @ doctg@comcast.net or
(313) 418-8999
Visiting the Florida Keys
and Key West?
Take a photo displaying the Burgee and
send it to the Soundings Editor with
names, date, and place to be posted in the
Soundings.
Email: soundingseditor@clubisland.org
Boat Wells For Rent
Nine Boat Wells (3 per
harbor) will be available
for lease for the 2015
Boa/ng Season.
The price is $2000.
Contact Commodore Gary
Kirrkamm for more
informa/on.
75th Annual Commodores’ Ball
February 21, 2015
Celebrating 75 years of the Clinton River Boat Club
Honoring Commodore Gary Kirrkamm
Past Commodore Bruce Reichmann and all Past Commodores
The Detroit Yacht Club
1 Riverbank Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 824-1200
Premium Open Bar
Hors d ’oeuvres
Dinner:
DYC Garden Salad with assorted Dressings, Rolls and Butter
Duet Entrée of Braised Short Ribs of Beef
And
Dusted Whitefish with Lemon Herb Butter
Vegetable and Potato
Dessert
Live Band/Dancing
The Gary Greenfelder Orchestra
$75.00 per person