Commodore Russ Zehnacker - North East River Yacht Club

North East River Yacht Club
Member Newsletter
At The ‘Peake’ of the Chesapeake
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April 2012
COMMODORE’S REPORT
I’m not sure what the award is that
is given to the “Playwright of the
Year”, but I do know that this year’s
award would go to Justine Roecker!
“ Murder at Cecilstock” was the
best murder mystery production
played out at NERYC yet, and that’s saying something
because all of the previous years productions have been
outstanding! Kudos to Justine and her team of NERYC
thespians for a great evenings entertainment. Also thanks
to Chef John and April for the preparation and serving of
another great meal to accompany the play. If you missed
out on this years event, be sure to book early next year as
this is always a sold out event.
Once again, March was a busy month at the club.
Birthday night was well attended, a packed Sail Race
Seminar, the Murder Mystery Dinner, a First Aid/CPR
class, and several outside events kept our staff hopping.
Thanks to all the members who came out during the
month to support your clubs events.
April will also be a very busy month. In addition to our
monthly Birthday Night celebration we also have our
annual Open House coming up on April 22nd. Claudia
Ferguson, along with her Membership/Marketing team
have been hard at work preparing and advertising this
event so that we can show off our club to prospective
members and hopefully convert them into members!
Please mark your calendar, and come out to the club on
the 22nd. Word of mouth from current members is our
best marketing tool, who knows, you might just be the one
to convince that “on the fence” prospect to join our ranks.
www.neryc.com
Then the end of April brings us our annual
“Shakedown Cruise” . More information on this can
be found in the Fleet Captains article.
May 5th is the clubs 83rd Opening Day Celebration.
Make plans now to come to the club for one or all of
the weekend’s festivities. Once again, Suzanne Braun
has volunteered to publish our Opening Day Booklet.
Traditionally the sale of ads in this booklet cover all
costs incurred for the weekend. Contact Suzanne to
place your ad in this year’s publication. Again, more
information on this subject can be found elsewhere is
this issue of the Waterline.
That’s it for this month, as usual, feel free to contact
me with any questions, comments or suggestions.
Now, get on out there and get ready to splash your
boat and enjoy another great season of boating on the
Bay!
Commodore Russ Zehnacker
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FROM THE VICE
FROM MEMBERSHIP
Please plan to officially kick off our
2012 season at NERYC by attending
our Opening Day ceremonies. We
have a DJ booked for your entertainment pleasure at our Margaritaville
party which will start at 6 pm on Friday, May 4th. Opening Day, May 5th, starts with a Sail
Race at 11 AM, and the pre-ceremony appetizers and
cocktails will begin at 2:30 pm. NERYC member,
Tom Williams, will provide entertainment before and
after the opening ceremony. The official Opening Day
Ceremony will start at 4 pm. The Kentucky Derby
party starts at 5 pm. Join us for a enjoyable day on the
water.
For Opening Day, we will be looking for donated
appetizers and desserts for our members and visitors to
enjoy. In addition, our restaurant team will be cooking
up some great dining options for after the ceremony,
which you can enjoy in the clubhouse as you watch the
Kentucky Derby. Suzanne Braun does an outstanding
job of compiling our Opening Day Booklet. When you
buy an ad for the booklet, the proceeds are used to
offset the costs of our Opening Day festivities.
The Brauns have graciously prepared 2 gift baskets
that are on display in the Burgee Lounge until opening
day. They will be raffled off on opening day, so feel
free to make your purchase prior to the event by seeing
any member of the restaurant staff. Also, it would be a
big help to the restaurant staff if you can make
reservations for our “Margaritaville Party” dinner prior
to the event so they can be prepared for us ahead of
time.
Please contact Lady Karen (484-433-4501) if you
would like to help with one of the following roles for
Opening Day: 1 – coordinate an activity for kids (post
ceremony), 2 – act as club event photographer for
Margaritaville Party and/or Opening Day, or 3 – help
out at the registration desk on Opening Day. Your help
would be greatly appreciated!
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or
recommendations, let me know.
V/C Steve Hogan
NERYC welcomes two new member
Families: Brian and Tracy Fuchs and
their son Matthew, and Darrel and
Natalie Whyte with their children,
Damien and Tamryn. Let’s all make
the m feel welcome: help them to make your acquaintance by greeting them in the traditional friendly way and
also encourage them to get involved in the many fun activities the club has to offer.
The Membership Committee has distributed 200 “Get a
Free Drink when buying a meal” coupons to area realtors and insurance companies to help stimulate membership. It was surprising that so many had never been to
the club and I am pleased to say they all received the
coupons with enthusiasm.
We are ready for Open House on April 22nd. I would
like to encourage each member to bring a prospective
new member along. We are marketing NERYC aggressively but there is no better way to market the fabulous
place we have than to have a member bring a guest, especially to Open House.
Be sure to visit and like us on FACEBOOK
to keep up with NERYC happenings and
events. A special “thank you” to Sharlene Wilkins for
working with the membership committee to make the
website easier for prospective members to use.
Claudia Ferguson
Membership Chair
The 2nd Annual NERYC Garage Sale will be held on
Birthday Night, August 10, for members and their
friends and family. It will be open to the public on
Saturday and Sunday August 11 and 12, from 8:00 am to
4:00 pm. Please won’t you gather together everything
you forgot to bring in last year. We will take whatever
you think will sell: boating equipment, tools, dishes,
knick knacks, paintings, appliances, dishes, clothing, or
whatever. The more members contribute, the more we
will make. We will start collecting contributions on
Thursday morning and continue to accept them until
noon on Sunday.
Thanks.
Sec. Viv Molloy
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FROM THE REAR
April is here! I’m sure with this
unseasonably warm weather, you’re
well on your way to getting your boat
the way you want it. Last month, I was
holding my breath and worried that we
were going to have all of our good weather delayed by
a winter blast but it was unnecessary. Spring has come
earlier than expected and we’re all glad. What this
really means is that it’s time to put those boats in the
water!
This will be my first time in six years that I don’t have
to get my boat ready for launch, so I’ll be available to
help my friends with theirs. Cold will be beer
required, of course!
We’ve had some great events over the last couple of
months: The Raingutter Regatta, our CPR First Aid
Certification, our Land Cruise, Sailing Seminar with
Kristin Berry, Murder Mystery Night and some great
Birthday Nights. And, Kevin Broderick has done a
great job as DJ, spinning tunes and getting people to go
Karaoke on themselves! It’s been lots of fun.
FROM THE FLEET
Spring has arrived…and earlier than
ever. Let’s hope the spring weather
we had in March continues through
April and into May. There should
be no excuse for not having your boat in the water and
ready to cruise to Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace,
for our Shakedown Cruise. The dates are April 28 and
29. The Shakedown cruise is always a grand opportunity
to celebrate spring with your friends at NERYC, and to
visit a wonderful town on the mouth of the Susquehanna
River. Barbie and Bruce Taylor have graciously invited
us to their home in Havre de Grace for our cocktail party.
What a generous invitation and we thank them! Bruce
and Barbie will provide beverages and appetizers and I
will ask each person for a cash donation towards costs.
Please join us at Tidewater by boat or land yacht!
Slip fees at Tidewater are $1.50 per foot. Jeff Andrews,
Dockmaster, has requested each person make their own
reservation by calling 410-939-0951. Please also let me
know via email or phone call every person attending. It is
important that I have an accurate head count by April
13th. Please see flyer herein for more details.
And with the official opening of the season drawing
near, we have so much more coming up: Shake Down
Cruise, Open House, and Opening Day Ceremonies to
name a few. Let the season begin!
Looking forward to sharing a happy and safe boating
season with NERYC members!
If you ever have a question about the dates of specific
events, check out http://www.neryc.com/pages/
NERYC_Calendar.htm. We keep this calendar
updated at all times to keep you in the know.
April 28-29
2012 CRUISE SCHEDULE
May 26-28
June 29-July 1
Don’t forget to sign up for our spring work day in
April. We need to make sure the club is at its best for
members, visitors and guests ahead of the Open House
and Opening Day and we need your help to achieve
this.
July 3 (Tuesday)
Aug 3-5
That’s it for now. Keep an eye out for emails detailing
all of the upcoming events.
Sep 1-3
Oct 13, 14
R/C Mark Coffman
Shakedown Cruise – Tidewater
Marina -Havre de Grace
Memorial Day Cruise –
Inner Harbor West
Mid-Summer Cruise – Worton
Creek Marina
NERYC – Picnic Grounds and A
Dock
Town of North East Fireworks
Display
Late Summer Cruise – Rock Hall
Landing
Labor Day Cruise – Maryland
Yacht Club
Frostbite Cruise – Sassafras
Harbor Marina
Tally Ho!
FC Ginny Somers
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FROM THE RACE COURSE
We had a another record turnout
for the Sail Seminar held on
March 24th with almost 60
members and visitors in attendance. Kristen Berry returned as
presenter and this year the focus was on understanding the sailing dynamics of improving race
performance. Kristen has an excellent ability to
explain the sailing science and concepts around
this topic, which make them easy to grasp. Most
importantly though, he is able to relate the theory into practice application in a way that everyone ‘gets it’. Attending the seminar is a great
refresher ahead of the racing season. No matter
how long you have been in the sport, there is
always something to learn and there is always
room for improvement when it comes to the
skill set involved.
The start of the season is not far away now.
Please review the NERYC Racing Schedule to
plan your ace activities. I would like to ask everyone who intends to compete this year in any
of the club race events to send me an email and
let me know. Likewise if you raced last year,
but do not plan to race this year, we would appreciate a heads up on that too. This will greatly
assist us with our planning.
With all the warm spring weather we have been
having, I trust you are all way ahead on your
bottom preparations. If not, the good news is
that you still have a number of weekends
available.
JUNIOR SAILING
Spring is finally here and this
should be your reminder to
register your kids or grandkids
for ‘Sail Camp’. Our Summer
Camp Program registrations
are already coming in thick and fast! Secure
your space by registering online today!
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?
Extended hours - camp will now be in
session from 9am till 4 pm, Monday through
Thursday, for nine weeks starting June 18th.
Plus enhanced offerings for our progressing
sailors.
WHAT CAN YOU CONTINUE TO
EXPECT?
The same great quality, the same great
program and the same great instructors all
geared toward, and committed to, providing
a truly unique, exciting and fun experience
for every participant.
All information available on our website.
Wow! I can’t wait for summer, how about
you?
Sharlene Wilkins
Junior Sail Chair
NERYC JUNIOR SAILING IS
NOW ON
ACEBOOK
See you around the boat yard.
Rick Hanson
Sail Race Chair
Please visit to view photos, news and
updates and ‘Like’ us to include our
updates on your newsfeed
Help us spread the word via
Facebook
www.facebook.com/NerycJuniorSail
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If April is your birthday, or anniversary month, or you are a
new member, we’d like to celebrate with you! Please come and
enjoy a cocktail compliments of the Club. You must be
present on Friday,
the 13th, to receive your drink.
Featuring Live Entertainment!
Birthdays
Mollie Van Zanten
Bill McQueen
Lynn Fowler
Debra McGrath
Marlene Ressler
Guy Tomme
Neil Campbell
Sharon Strawbridge
Bob Brady
John Osborne
Greg Eckman
Bob Buckman
Bud Gallagher
John Austin
Vicky Liversidge
Janet Carrick
Susan Andersen
George Braun
Justine Roecker
Cliff Robinson
Wendy Luxl
Mike Adkins
Brian Fuchs
Kathleen Roecker
Larry LeMasters
John Margan
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Wedding Anniversaries
Frank & Ceil Keenan
Cliff & Pat Shaw
Drew & Mary Adair
Dave & Sharan Baran Uhrin
Mark & Pam Hergan
Art & Barb Wheaton
John & Kay Brawley Hakemian
Joe & Cathy Smagala
John & Caroline Molter
Tom & Susan Williams
Butch & Joyce Hare
George & Mary Benvegno
Paul & Mary Cranny
Darrel & Natalie Whyte
Jack & Mary Ann Komar
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NEW MEMBERS
Brian and Tracy Fuchs
Darrel and Natalie Whyte
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Don’t
Miss!
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Open House
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Spring Workday
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Birthday Night
NERYC Events
Come on down to the club and join
the fun at all of the April events, or
enjoy a meal any
evening the club is
open. Bring your
friends along to
share our
hospitality, food
and enjoy beautiful
waterfront view.
Bar & Restaurant Hours of Operation
Thursday 1700-2000hrs
Friday & Saturday 1700-2100hrs
Sundays: 1600-2000
80 Bayside Drive, North East,
MD 21901 (410)287-6333
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5/25- US Sailing Instructor
5/28 Training Seminar
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The friendly club at the
peak of the Peake!
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5/20 Jr. Spring Regatta
Memorial Weekend
5/25 Cruise
5/19 Sail Race #3
5/18 BOG Meeting
5/13 Mother's Day Brunch
5/12 Sail Race #2
5/11 Birthday Night
5/5 Opening Day
5/5 Sail Race #1
5/4 Margaritaville Party
Coming in May
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P.O. Box 267
80 Bayside Drive
North East, MD 21901
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Phone: 410-287-6333
E-mail: neryc@iximd.com
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