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Volume 74 · Number 1 · January 2015
Commodore - Mark Yoho
Vice Commodore - Mark Swetel
Happy New Year!
Well another hectic Holiday Season has come and gone! It’s
hard to imagine how quickly the past year has gone.
The Bar Renovation project will get underway on Tuesday,
January 6th, 2015. PLEASE, remember the bar will be closed
that week and we hope to have the temporary bar in place
and ready to open by that weekend.
I am sure everyone is going to want to check out the
progress during construction, but PLEASE, PLEASE,
PLEASE, stay out of the bar area during construction. We
do not want anyone to get hurt, or anything to get broke, or
something turn up missing. If you would like to offer up your
talents, please let me or Dave D’Amico know and we will see
where we can use the help.
Wow did 2014 fly by!!!! I would like to thank
everyone that helped me in 2014 – what
a list that would be!! The support by the
members, officers, friends and family was
beyond flattering – Thank you all!!!
I never thought I would be Commodore, but now that it is
here it is quite an honor to serve this group of people!
The officers list for next year is: V/C Mark Swetel, R/C Tony
Kovacevich. F/C Jack Wagner, Treasurer PC Tom Fink, Secretary
PC Mark Halford, Measurer Paul Gambrill, Trustees Mike Kline,
Mike Smith, Mike Conley, PC Linda Leff, PC Bill Opalich
As we announced in the December members’ meeting, with
the addition of Jack Wagner to the team as Fleet Captain,
there will be nominations from the floor and a vote to replace
Sherry Wagner as trustee at the January members’ meeting.
Thanks to Sherry for her past, current,
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and future service!!
Rear Commodore Tony Kovacevich
As I move into my new role on the Bridge
as the Rear Commodore I can only hope
that I will continue to receive the support
and cooperation from the members that I
experienced while I was Fleet Captain.
Several committees including Grounds,
Architectural Review and a newly formed Pool committee
will need members to volunteer their time and efforts to
help maintain the club at the high level that many of us have
grown to expect. I encourage all members, especially newer
ones, to get involved with committee work as it is a great way
to meet members of the club especially in the boating off
season.
This is a reminder that any structural changes, improvements
and/or additions to the dock/deck area may require approval
by the Architectural Review Committee before construction
can begin. Several of the club rules that relate to this issue
are site specific so if you have any questions regarding any
such project please contact me via email at tonyclyc@gmail.
com or by phone at 330-956-5619.
Most of the help will be needed the first week during moving
of the bar and packing up ALL the STUFF in the bar. Thanks
to Bill Opalich for taking the flags down and storing them
away. This should keep me busy for a few weeks.
I will be getting with the Commodore and the caterers to
iron out this year’s food service. We hope (continued, page 2)
SKIPPER - Debbie Markelonis
It is time to Welcome in 2015!
I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday and are recharged
for the year to come!
The Santa Brunch had a wonderful turn out as usual and
many thanks to Santa and Mrs. Clause our Reindeer and our
three Elves and the many volunteers that helped out.
Also special note of thanks to all the members that donated
generously to our two Military families
The Holiday dinner dance was a very special event and it was
great to see how many of our new club members attended and
hoping to see a lot more of all of you this year at all of our events
I also would like to thank all the Skipperettes that voted me
in as the 2015 Skipper with good faith that I can lead them
through this year. You are all wonderful ladies and with your
continued support we can make it another excellent year.
Veteran members and new members, be it boating or social;
I would like to let everyone know a couple of things as well
– The restaurant will be closed on New Year’s Eve, but the
Captain’s Quarters will be open on New Year’s Eve.
I would like to invite and encourage everyone to come out to
the Commodore’s ball and have a great time with this year’s
bridge. The date is March 21, 2015. Please come and join
Traci and me in celebration. The event is at LaMalfa Party
Center and we have rooms blocked.
2015 is definitely going to be an exciting year with the bar
renovations and the addition of the pool! We are here to have
fun and want that to be the focus for everyone this year!!!
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to
make this a successful year for you. I can be reached at 216390-5635 or my email myoho@freedomhealthllc.com.
Sincerely, Mark Yoho
2015 Commodore
to come up with new and exciting activities throughout the
year. I would like to have a couple fundraisers to help offset
the upgrades in the equipment and any other items that
we may need for the new bar. If anyone has any ideas for a
fundraiser, or would like to help and “Head-up” a fundraiser, I
would be more than appreciative of any ideas and help. Just
give me a call or drop me an E-mail @ mswetel1@att.net .
Let’s all enjoy this coming year/season.
Mark Swetel, Vice Commodore
FLEET CAPTAIN
Jack Wagner
Hello Everyone,
this is your club so please get involved!
The Skipperettes meet the second Monday of the month at
7:30 PM. We are always looking for fresh
Ideas for fund raising in order to purchase items to donate
back to the club. Please come to a meeting it’s fun and
informative on upcoming events.
CLYC has many worthwhile committees that can always use
your help and it is a great way to meet people
We will be taking down the Holiday decorations immediately
after the membership meeting on January 5th please stay to
help it goes quickly with more help.
The second event will be the Dock Auction on February 8th
this is really fun to attend!
With spring in our thoughts members gather there to socialize
and the excitement of bidding on a new dock.
It is a good time and The Skipperettes will be selling our Dock
Auction menu items and baked goods please support us.
My name is Jack Wagner and I have been elected to be
CLYC’s Fleet Captain for the 2015 season. My wife, Sherry
and I have been members of the club since 1986 and have
seen many changes and improvements in that time. But,
the one constant, that still amazes me, is the membership’s
devotion to the growth and well-being of CLYC. From the
old-timers, like myself, to the newest prospective members,
we appreciate what a special place we have, filled with
special people.
As winter approaches, I suggest you stop down to the
club every so often and check your boat covering and
dock area to be certain that the Alberta Clippers have not
displaced your cover or your dock “stuff.”
Remember that the club requires a current copy of your
insurance certificate for your boat(s), jet skis, golf carts, et
al, on file for the current year.
The mid-America Boat Show come to the IX Center on
Thursday, January 15th and runs through Monday, the
19th. It’s always fun to look!
The CLYC Dock Auction is scheduled for Sunday, February
8th. More details will follow.
Debbie Markelonis, Skipper
Membership Committee -
Sherry Wagner – Chair
Welcome to a new year – and welcome
once again to all of our new members.
Since last January we have gained
23 new boating members and 7 new
social members. I can’t thank all you
enough for your support. Again and
again, new members tell me that a major
factor in their decision to join CLYC is
how friendly our members are. And, of
course, they are right!
Let me introduce you to
our newest members.
Tim and Carol Garton have joined
with their 28’ Marinette. They will
begin by docking on the spit. They are
relocating their boat from the islands
to this end of the lake. Tim and Carol
have two adorable little boys, Jackson
and Samuel. Tim is the owner of ReMax
Results and Carol teaches in the
Mayfield Schools. They are sponsored
by David and Brandy Huntington.
Bob and Eileen Elias are joining us with a newly purchased
32’ boat and will be docking on the spit. They are friends
with Dave D’Amico and know many other members. Bob is
a self-employed remodeler and Eileen works for Cleveland
Metal Exchange. They are very excited to become active in
the club.
Clubhouse Improvement Project Update
from the Planning Committee:
Another power boater joins us. Dave and Kath Duncan have
a 32’ Carver. Dave is all about fishing and anxious for all of
you fishermen to show him your favorite spots. Dave is Global
Technology Director for Lubrizol, so he does a fair amount of
traveling including to their native country of England. Their
son Sam is a senior at South.
FYI, Ron White has volunteered to chair an ad-hoc Pool
Committee that will be responsible for pool rules, maintenance,
equipment, etc. Please contact Ron directly if you are
interested in serving on this committee.
As always, when you meet these people, greet them with a
smile. A Happy and Healthy New Year to all of you. 2015 at
CLYC promises to be a great one!
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- Mike & Dolores Isabella
- Stan & Linda Leff
- Dave & Pat McClimans
- George & Harriet Raynor
- Larry & Marie Vittori
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- Pamela Henry
- Kathie Logar
- Lou Arko
- Al Hoffman
- Ron White
- June Zowasky
- Gayle Homoly
- Kim Donnelly
- Donna Mika
- Marlene Hallack
- Lynne Camarato
- Steve Orlando
- Barbara Haag
- Charlie Simmons
- Bill Cook
- Sherry Wagner
- Rachel Inman
- Betty Lanza
- Ninel Borodi
- Gwenne Stanos
January Birthdays
POOL The pool contractor has indicated he will be visiting
CLYC with his architect to begin work on the formal plans and
drawings. For questions regarding the pool project, please
contact P/C Bill Opalich.
BAR The bar construction is on schedule and on budget. The
contractor has begun procuring items for the project. A plan
has been developed to transition to a temporary bar in the
Baldwin Room. The construction will begin in early January
as scheduled. For questions regarding the bar project, please
contact V/C Elect Mark Swetel.
PARKING LOT On November 26th Titan Paving transformed
the boneyard to a parking lot. Special thanks to MM Orlando
for his assistance while Titan was on site. We ask that if
members need to drive on the new compact gravel, to please
keep it to minimum while the gravel continues to compact.
Please contact me with any questions regarding the parking lot
project.
FUNDING We are still seeking private donations from
members for the project. We estimated $30,000 in funds from
private donations; however we currently stand at $10,000 in
pledges which is 33% of our goal. There’s a thermometer
in the lobby that illustrates our progress. If you would like to
make a donation, please send a separate check to Lynn with
“pool/bar donation” written on the memo line. Or, you can call
Lynn for a credit card transaction, or if you wish to be billed for
your donation. A huge thank you to those members that have
made private donations, we appreciate your support!
If anyone has any questions about any parts of the clubhouse
improvement project, please feel free to contact me.
Mike Klein
Planning Committee Chair
Chit Chat – Marie Vittori
Sad news - BRIAN T. BORAC, 23, of Concord Twp., beloved
son of CLYC member Jerry Borac, passed away Dec. 1, 2014.
The burial was private. Our thoughts and prayers to Jerry and
his family at this unbelievably sad time.
Sad news - Our bartender Doreen Durst’s mother, DOROTHY
(Cipriano) BUKVIC, age 74, passed away December 13th,
2014. Dorothy is the loving mother of Doreen (Paul), Chris
(Laurie), Nick (Tami), Steve, (Becky) and Dan (Kim). Our
thoughts and prayers to Doreen and her family at this sad time.
At the Holiday Dinner/Dance held December 12th a bracelet was
found. Please contact Cathy Smith at 440-585-4923 for details.
THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH.
Happy New Year
CLYC Events Calendar
CLYC Events Calendar
January 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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· 4:00PM
Bon
Voyage
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· 7:30PM
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Membership
Meeting
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· 6:30PM
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Skipperettes
Advisory
Meeting
· 7:30PM
Trustee
Meeting
· 7:30PM
Skipperettes
Membership
Meeting
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