JPYC`s 4th of July Weekend

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FOGHORN
Jackson Park Yacht Club of Chicago
Coming Up:
July 11-15 —MAC Race
July 25 — Jazz Fest
Aug 1-2 — Raske Race
Aug 15 — Kids Day
The Bridge
James Webb
Commodore
Karen Harris
Vice-Commodore
Janet Hansen
Rear-Commodore
Bryan Finnegan
Membership Secretary
Ricarda Sanders
Recording Secretary
Photo credit: Samantha Clark
JPYC’s 4th of July Weekend
Most members and guests will agree, the 4th of July weekend was the
best yet (especially this season) The weather held out for three nonstop days of perfect sailing weather. 8 – 10 knot breezes from the
north-east kept the harbor fairly empty for the three days. Folks started
arriving before noon on Friday. Friday night was a full house. The
potluck was a cornucopia of dialectic foods and desserts, which tied us
over for Sunday dinner.
6400 South Promontory Drive
(across from LaRabia Children’s Hospital)
Chicago, IL 60649 | 773.684.5522
http://www.jacksonparkyachtclub.org
Ann Marie Miles
Treasurer
Paul Thompson III,
Immediate Past Commodore
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All Mast Are Welcomed
If you’re looking for a place to step
your mast, JPYC is the spot. The
stepping rate for non-JPYC members
is $4 a foot, one of the best deals on
the lake. Boats up to 42’ have pulled
up to the gin pole. Appointments are
required. To make your appointment
call JPYC at 773.683.5522
Membership application
available online.
Not in order: Zach Backas, Ewa Bejnarowicz, David Campbell, Karen Harris, Bradford
Hickman, Johann Hudson, David Shelton, Paul Thompson, Delia Urgesi-Gray
Join or visit JPYC
CYC 107th RACE TO MACKINAC
Starting July 10th & 11th
JPYC members are proud of our
club and enjoy having boaters from
other clubs come visit and swap
some ‘yarns’. Here’s how to find us:
Every year racers sail up Lake Michigan for the longest fresh
water race in the world. If you’d like to follow the racers, click
Race Tracking for more information. Good luck to all of our
racers this year!
Mise en Place, Mischief, Unknown Lady2, and Witch Craft…
MORE….
6400 S. Promontory Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
773.684.5522
http://www.jacksonparkyachtclub.org
Long.41.46.50 – Lat. 87.34.42
Interested in Racing?
Call or email Janet
773-233-5520
jankh74@yahoo.com
www.jacksonparkyachtclub.org
Coming soon:
Community Sail
Ship’s Store: Order Forms will be available online.
OR use forms on Ship’s Store counter.
All orders must be PAID FOR IN ADVANCE!
NOTE:
Contact Cherie Parker at:
cherpark93@aol.com
815.347.1977
Please be sure to keep the North Door to the club closed and locked (with the deadbolt) at all times.
There have been some incidents of theft and the North Door seems to be the cause. Please use the South
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Door when entering or exiting the club.
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Youth Sailing @ Jackson Park Yacht Club
and the Chicago Park District
Young sailors learn rigging, nomenclature, parts of the boat, points of
sail, rules, basic navigation, boat-handling, docking, up and downwind
sailing all in a safe and fun atmosphere.
REGISTRATION To register go to Chicago Park District’s website
https://apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/Activity_Search
and search for “Sailing Camp – Small Boat at Jackson”. Space is
limited and sessions fill up quickly. MORE INFORMATION For more
information please contact Chicago Park District’s Sailing Center at
312-745-1700.
Board Members:
Art Smith
John Parker
Ken Harris
Dick Bauman
Russ Fouts
Appointed Officers:
Dennis Hansen, Fleet Captain
Ted Graves, Fleet Chaplain
Lois Bassett, Fleet Surgeon
Brenda Murzyn, Judge Advocate
All members should
volunteer. When
you signed-on, you
committed to a
Committee Chairs:
Ken Harris, Entertainment
Pam Rice, Foghorn
Deb Farino-Stranc, Galley
Russ Fouts, Grounds &
Landscape House
Edmond Gueringer, IT
Bryan Finnegan, Membership
Cherie Parker, Ship Store
Dennis Hansen, Fleet Captain
Dennis Hansen, Racing
Paul Thompson III
Safety & Security
Johann Hudson
Youth Sailing Committee
Paul Thompson III
Strategic Initiatives
Kathy King
The Kid's Committee
Laura Beck
Small Keep Chair
Ann Dillenback
Club Coordinator
committee!
A note & pic from Deb Fouts >
Upcoming Events:
July 10 — MAC Race Cruising
July 11-15 —MAC Race
July 25 — Jazz Fest
Aug 1-2 — Raske Race
Aug 15 — Kids Day
Aug 15 — Square Dance
Aug 15 – 16 Judd Goldman
Aug 15 – 16 Air & Water Show
What a lovely evening in
Michigan City, now if only I
could go in the water!
PARKING: As a reminder the parking is being strictly enforced this year. You must use your key card when accessing
the parking lot EVEN IF THE ARM IS UP and again when exiting EVEN IF THE ARM IS UP. If you do not use
your key card when you enter and the arm is subsequently closed while you are parked you will not be able to
get out unless you had used your key card when you entered.
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Volunteers
Needed
We desperately need your
help!
It is our commitment to keep
the spirit of sailing alive for
our young people. We’ve
partnered with the Chicago
Park District to start up a
youth sailing program in the
Jackson Park Harbor. The
only thing that’s missing is a
few volunteers to be at the
Jackson Park Yacht Club or
in the general vicinity in the
event that a child has become
ill and requires a little
supervision while he/she
waits for his/her parent. It’s
easy. You can watch these
amazing young people learn
to sail, read a book, clean
your boat, do work around the
club or something else. Just
choose a day that works for
you. Sign up at
http://doodle.com/g9gasddptzk
3edzm. Remember to type in
your name and click save.
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and/or
Friday
We really need coverage
on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 8th
Friday, July 10th
Tuesday, July 14th
Monday, July 20th
Tuesday, July 21st
Thank you in advance for
your support.
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Supporting Our Galley
POPCORN
PARTY
Saturdays (July 4, 11 &
more) 4P-6P, 8P-10P &
Sundays (July 12 & more)
10A-2P
It’s time to party! We have
so many events this year
that there are only a few
dates left for Popcorn
Parties. Thanks to Sylvia
Ewing Harvey for
volunteering the 5th of
July! Click on
http://doodle.com/p2ihsyzd
nnugh7a2 to find out
which dates are still
available and sign up.
Serve on a
Committee!
Deb Farino-Stranc- Galley Committee
THE SHIP’s STORE
To make room for new
inventory, I will have "old" items
on sale. Sale prices will be
CASH only (not checks or credit
card).
Now is the time to get your club
logo gear for the season. Need
items for Wednesday night
racing? How about those of you
who race in the MAC? Come see
me and let's find something for
you. Or bring me an item you
already have that you would like
the club logo put on. Cost is $8
for this process. Also, tell me
what types of items you would
like to see in the store.
After opening day, don't hesitate
to ask me for help when you see
me around the club for questions
or to purchase something. Daryl
and Ann can also help if there is
something you are interested in
that is already in the
"store." Feel free to contact me
by email at cherpark93@aol.com
or call me at 815-347-1977.
Cherie Parker
Sign up
TODAY!
Weekend Brunch: Saturdays
and Sundays 9 - 2pm!$12 per
adult - $6 children 11 and under
Lunch: The galley will prepare a
lunch for your weekend sail!$6
per person
Wednesday Dinner
(SeasScouts): Prior to races. $6
for sandwiches, $10 for burgers
and hotdogs
Saturday Dinner: Dinner starts
6:30pm until 8:30 - $15! Members
can use pre-paid vouchers along
with cash.
Visit our website:
http://www.jacksonparkyachtclub.orgt
o check out the great candid by new
member Vern Estes.
Don’t forget to visit us
on FACEBOOK!
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The Club relies on volunteers for the many tasks needed to keep the Club operating efficiently and to
keep dues at a reasonable level. There is one full-time employee, supplemented with part-time help as
needed. The board of directors is elected at the annual meeting in December, and there are many
committees to plan and execute the events which make for an enjoyable year. All members are
encouraged to help with the governance. and operation of the Club.
"If you are a member, you ARE a volunteer!"
—Past Commodore, Mary Avellone
Sitting where our dinghy ramp is now, the replica of the Nîna from the
1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. Her mast was later used as the maststepping pole.
Want to see Jackson Park Yacht Club when the club was merely a
small building sitting on a floating barge? …See FAME racing on the MAC... See the
Club sailing over to Michigan City…. See club members raising the building to higher ground
...We have HOURS of footage from the early 1920’s to 1940. Showings will be announced in
June for Friday nights beginning at 8PM.
Laura Beck’s advantage point from Mise En Place
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A Wednesday night windless race. Photos by Samantha Clark
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From Ann D…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Would you like to get a photo on
your boat or near the Club with
(or without) your family or crew
for the directory? It’s free and
one of the perks to membership
at JPYC. Just contact Laura Beck
at (937) 361-3456 to make an
appointment. She’s typically
available Tuesdays 4:30p-8p,
Wednesdays 4:30p-6:30p, and
Thursdays 4:30p-8p. Mac crew
photos will be taken on
Wednesday, July 8th 4:30p-6:30p.
JPYC LOAN PROGRAM
We have all sorts of fun options
for you at the Club. If you’re
interested in borrowing the
kayaks, Flying Js, bikes or Stand
Up Paddleboards (SUP), come
by the office to speak with the
Steward or Coordinator.
Everyone (including guests) must
fill out a new 2015 Liability
Form and get on the equipment
schedule. Remember safety
comes first. Wear a life vest
whenever you’re on or around
the water or a bicycle helmet
when riding a bike.
FOGHORN
Do you have a story or pictures
to share about our last event or
an amazing sail? Would you like
to contribute to the next issue?
Just email Pam Rice at
pamrice71@gmail.com.
MAST STEPPING
Do you need your mast stepped?
It’s inexpensive for our members
(only $50) and reasonably priced
for non-members ($4.50 per
foot). Speak with our Steward to
make an appointment. In the
event that you require a mast to
remain on the grassy area for an
extended time, please speak with
our Steward or your mast may be
replaced back on the storage rack.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The membership cards are finally
ready. Come by the office to pick
up your membership cards this
weekend. Otherwise, we’ll begin
to send them out in the next week
or so. If you’re interested in being
a part of our Membership
Committee, please contact Bryan
Finigan at
finigan2day@gmail.com. For the
latest version of our directory, go
to our website and click on JPYC
Year Book with username:
member & password:
jackson6400
KIDDIE COMMITTEE
Due to conflicting schedules, the
July 11th kiddie activities are
cancelled. Our next Kiddie Day
will be on August 15th. If you’d
like to support our young people
and volunteer some of your time
on August 15th, contact Kathy
King-Hughes at
kathywking@gmail.com.
LOCKERS
Thanks to the amazing House
Committee the women’s lockers
and a few of the men’s locker are
ready. We have a few more left.
If you are a resident member,
please see the Steward for an
assignment. Additional fees are
required. The rest of the men’s
lockers will be ready shortly.
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Priority goes to our resident
members first.
RECIPROCITY
Have you ever wanted to visit
another yacht club in another
state or country? Just bring
your current JPYC membership
card (not proximity card), call
up the club you’d like to visit
and join in the fun of boating,
events or sharing stories. For a
list of participating clubs,
check out the Yachting Club of
America User ID: club1040
Password: y100446c
SECURITY
Please remember to make sure
the exterior doors are locked.
Pull each door closed shut to
ensure that the door is locked.
The new security system only
works if we do our part. Thank
you.
SHIP’S STORE
Would you like to get a new
official JPYC shirt, jacket, or
something special for the
season? Purchase something in
the display case or bring
something in to get the official
JPYC burgee put on for $8.
JPYC koozies are only a
dollar! Email Cherie Parker
with your requests at
cherpark93@aol.com.
FACEBOOK
Like us on Facebook and we
promise to keep you up to date
with events and activities at
JPYC, in Chicago and on Lake
Michigan.
https://www.facebook.com/Jac
ksonParkYachtClub.
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Captain David
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Take Off….to
Mackinaw!
NOT IN ORDER: Vito
Bitondo, Matthieu
Caffrey, Aaron Drake,
Peter Kataras, Ryan
McMillan, Yassin
Namdar, David Ward
(front, black shirt), Jay
Williams
BINGO SEAFOOD &
CHICKEN NIGHT
…Great turn-out on
Saturday, July 11th.
Rear Commodore, Karen Harris, an International Sailor, Cherie
Parker, and Deb Farino-Stranc at this past winter’s Women Sailing
Conference
Mario & Lila hosted a
popcorn party complete with
a delicious dinner and
BINGO. Hope you didn’t
miss out, especially once you
saw all the prizes! The
itinerary:
5:00 p.m. Appetizers: Pico
de gallo, chips & salsa,
Mario’s tuna salad dip
6:00 p.m. Dinner: Seafood
soup, shrimp (breaded &
grilled), chicken marsala,
breaded catfish strips, fried
chips, noodles & chocolate
chip brownies
6:30 p.m. Bing: 25₵ per card
— $1 for 5 cards