September 08

DYC Board Members
Commodore:
Carl Waclawski
Vice Commodore:
Ken Kuwik
Rear Commodore:
Lou Deering
Secretary:
Carl Bjurlin
Treasurer:
Bill Wright
Past Commodore:
Craig Lyford
Committee Chairs
Membership:
Nancy Steffan
Education:
Duke Ellington
Facilities:
Bob Price
Social:
Phil Nosek
House:
Bob Beardsley
Long Range Planning
Lou Deering
Dockmaster:
Ed Will
Recreation and Race:
Doug Reid
Newsletter:
Sylvia Bailey
September 2008
The September meeting took place on the 9th at the Clubhouse
with Commodore Waclawski presiding.
The most action was in the area of membership: Henry
Danielson is eligible for Life Membership. Congratulations, you will
soon get the official gold card. Rich Cieslewicz is now a Senior
Member. Congratulations to you. A letter of resignation has been
received from Jim Frazon. He has relocated to Arizona.
Applications for membership have been received from Laurie Sam,
sp. by Moch and Kuwik; Mike Dinoto, Sp. by Moch and Kuwik; Pete
Fote, Sp. by Moch and Tinstman; Robin Chant Sp. by Moch and
Smith; Eric Carpenter, Sp. by Waclawski and Reid and Jay
Stoltenberg Sp. by Heckman and Rizzo. All were approved and will
be added to the waiting list.
The official Club closing will be October 14, but the Club will be
open until Nov. 1. The work party starts at 8:00 AM sharp!! A CPR
Class has been changed from the end of the season until next June.
Can you believe 14 members still have no hours recorded. You
know who you are……You want a job? Contact Beardsley. Do not
wait until the Club closing to get those needed hours, there is not
that much to do.
The wireless is up and working well.
The Shark Regatta was very successful and the Canadians have
inquired about next years’ already. They also suggested that DYC
apply for the World’s Shark Regatta; a week long event. That is
surely a feather in DYC’s Cap. A copy of the picture and a thank
you letter will be sent to all of the Regatta sponsors. Great idea.
Next DYC Board Meeting
Tues. Oct. 14, 7 PM
Final meeting at the Clubhouse
Mark your calendar right now for the
Annual Meeting Nov. 8 1PM
Knights of Columbus Clubroom
To all Life and Senior members in good standing of the Dunkirk Yacht Club as per Article VI, Section
1 of the Dunkirk Yacht Club By-Laws…The 2008 Nominating Committee is presenting the following
names for election to the Dunkirk Yacht Club Board of Directors.
For a Two (2) Year Term
Ken Kuwik
Bob Beardsley
Jim Christy
Dana VerHague
Marv Bjurlin
Cody Britton
One (1)Year Remaining
Carl Bjurlin
Robert Price
Lou Deering
Nancy Steffan
Bill Wright
Carl Waclawski
Elections to be held at the General Membership meeting at the Knight’s of Columbus 302 Lynx Street,
(the corner of 3rd and Lynx) Dunkirk, NY
Social Calendar 2008
International Brunch Sept. 21 “Foods of Scandinavia”
Die Hard Party Sat. Sept. 27
First Annual Golf Outing 10/5
Annual Meeting 11/8 1:00 PM Knights of Columbus
Fall Banquet Nov. 8 Shorewood Country Club, more info next month
What’s Happening
Joe and Betsey Butera wanted to see the newest show of Cirque du Soleil….Where did they go but to
Seattle with their RV..on their return trip via the Northern Route they decided to turn around in Minnesota
to catch Montana and the Dakotas. The show was great, the trip fantastic and the cost of gas
astronomical.
On Aug. 16 Ellie Smith and Katie Troidle swam over a mile in Lake Erie as a benefit for cancer.
New this year was an Official Game Day. Boats took passengers and it was a ‘wild and crazy time’
with water balloons, picking up balloons with boat hooks and hoping that they contained a big prize.
Whiskey Tango had about 15 aboard catching and fielding balloons. The revelers continued most of the
afternoon. Libby Wright said this was the most fun ever!! Thanks goes to Jim Christy and his committee.
Great job.
I mentioned that Doug Mahany blew all away singing at the Fall Banquet. It must have given him the
confidence to now sing on the local radio station in an ad for what else but…the Putnam agency. A newly
discovered DYC singer is Rachel Schmidt. She belted out tunes for the Friday Night Shark Welcoming
Party.
The Shark Regatta weekend was well attended and many members got hours by doing various duties
to carry off a feat such as this from Committee Boats, Mark Boats, Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner,
Entertainment etc. It is a great time to work together. (See separate sheet on this)
Another great party was the Hawaiian Luau themed Labor Day Party. Members were treated to see
the pig and turkeys roasting on the giant cooker outside the gate. The meal was outstanding, prizes great
and again it was great to see so many future DYCers’ attending and participating. Kathy Peters, Bob and
Judy Fuerst and Brett and Jenn Christy did a wonderful job. Kathy said there many others too.
Quite by accident I discovered a nature BLOG on The Weather Underground Website
(wunderground.com/dunkirkny) There you will see great nature photos by Gale VerHague. Her handle is
novembergale’s wunder blog. Check for previous months to see her photos. Lately there have been her
favorites submitted by other enthusiasts and some comments; all great and unbelievable shots.
We hear that Chet and Sue Bates enjoyed Alaska so much previously, they returned for a visit recently.
In previous issues of the Nautical News I have mentioned the Lightning Racing Fleet, the Kids’ Sailing
Programs and included pictures. One of the key people in those activities was Meg Foster. We were
saddened to see that she recently passed away.
Mike and Pam McKinnon spent a week hiking, canoeing and tenting in the Adirondacks.
Baileys, Deerings and Wills recently vacationed at Boothbay Harbor, ME. There they visited with Jim
and Val Betts, now residents of Boothbay and former DYC members. They say hello to all.
In The News
-Jennifer C. Berner, DDS has joined the North Chautauqua Dental Group. Yes, she is the daughter of
John and Cathy and has joined in her Dad’s Dental Group. It must be the name Jennifer because,
Jennifer Foley Ellman, DDS, daughter of Jim and Judy recently joined in her Dad’s practice.
-Kathy Wojcinski accepting the book “Dunkirk” from the author as a donation to the Dunkirk Free Library
-Donna Huse working at the Red Cross building as a United Way Community Caring Week Volunteer
-Carol Kowalewski and Linda Hodorowicz as winners in the Girls4Golf Tuesday Night Ladies League at
Sugar Hill Golf Course.
‘It’s never to late’… the last week of August saw Loon A Sea, after 12 years, a zillion hours of work and
bucko bucks, launched into its slip at DYC. Truly a labor of love, Captain Dave and First-mate Mary
Stock, had a trial voyage to Barcelona and then to Erie for the Labor Day weekend. The 34’ Marine
Trader is a work of art. Congratulations!! Launching even later, Aug. 30, Joe Troidle brought Yellow Boat
into his slip. It’s about time!!
Ronnie Lafferty is having her own Art Show at the Intermezzo Coffee Shop in Fredonia Sept. 21
through Nov. 14. This is her first exhibit. An Artists’ Reception will be held Sunday, September 21 from
Noon to 2 PM. Ronnie invites all to stop in. What a perfect day….attend the International Brunch at 11
AM and then go to the “Intermezzo” to see Ronnie’s beautiful watercolors.
New, August 28 was Vol.1, No.1 of the Chautauqua Star & Bulletin Board, a publication from The
Maytum Company. Members Bob and Mark are pictured and quoted in this new venture for the Maytum
Family. It is full of tips, news and ads of all types. Check it out. This is a perfect segue to again thank the
Maytums for the publication of the Nautical News. We fully appreciate the timely printing, stapling and
folding of the monthly newsletter to be sent to all. Thanks so much and to the staff for doing this monthly
task, especially Wendy .
Congratulations to Tom Webb….he was the winner of the 54th H.K.Williams Commemorative Golf
Tournament held over the Labor Day Weekend at Shorewood Country Club. John Berner and fellow
members won the Jim Furyk Flight.
Let’s All
Attend the Die Hard Party
Saturday, September 27
5:00 PM Linda’s Famous Appetizers
6:00 PM Dinner
Consisting of:
Chili
Salad and Bread
Apple Crisp
Mulled Cider
(…and other liquid refreshments…
everything must go!!)
All for $8.00
And, Guess What? You bring nothing!!!
Raffle Prizes
Hosted by Putnams, Noseks,
D. Penharlows and Bartholomews
International Shark Regatta, (Photo by Doug Reid)
2008 US Shark Championship RESULTS!
Place
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Yacht Club
Bronte Harbor Yacht Club
Mimico Cruising Club
Beaconsfield Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club
Oakville Yacht Squadron
Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Bertie Boat Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Dunkirk Yacht Club
Boat Name
Frankly Scarlett
Bewitched
Blue Shark
Just Enough
Red Dwarf
Gladiator
Scrummage
S'Urchin Too
No Hurry
Sir Isaac
Second Wind
By-Pass
Chili Pepper
Na zdrowie
Rain Dancer
Country
Canada
Canada
Canada
United States
Canada
Canada
Canada
United States
United States
Canada
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Skipper
Jeff Mitchell
Jack Mitchell
Jin Frati
Douglas Reid
Jinnie Gordon
Dave Crompton
Bill Lewis
Carl Bjurlin
Chet Bates
Tom Huffman
Larry VanDeusen
Bob Beardsley
Brett Christy
Carl Waclawski
Colleen Wright
Crew
Peter Acker, Andrew. Shaw
Don Smith, Chris Daniels
Nicole Heinault, Anna Fricker
Jennifer Reid, Ken Reid
Crystle Numan, Andrea. Widdicombe
William. Crompton, Maximilian. Reese
Tom Lewis, D. Newman
Tina Rausa, Marv Bjurlin
Ed Will, Rob Dahn
Denny. Cushman, Richard. Andrews
Rob VanDeusen, Marah Dahn
Craig Lyford, Hank Danielson
Jim Christy, Cody Britton
Debbie Waclawski, Pam Waclawski
Donna Huse, Jared Tunstall
17th International Brunch, Can you believe this?
Sunday, September 21 11:00 AM
Savor the Cuisine of Scandinavia
Herring in Wine Sauce, Smoked Salmon,
Swedish Limpa Rye, Fresh Fruits, Swedish Meatballs, BondBond-ost Cheese
A touch of Aquavite, Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s (we are multicultural
here and can be virginal if desired)
Roasted Korv
Eggs, Danish Style
Crusty Potatoes
Ebelskivers with Ligonsylt (pancakes filled with ligonberry jam)
Pastries, Danish and Others
Nutty, Crunchy, Peppery, Ginger Cookies and Coffee or Tea and more
Aquavite
All for $10.oo and Kids $5.oo, What more can you ask for?
Your Hosts: Danielson’s. Mahany”s, (1/2 Swedish) Joyce Shutt,
Christyson’s and Baileysen’s
It’s the First Annual DYC Golf Open
To Be Held at The Grand View Golf Course, Angola, NY
Sunday, October 5
Get Close to Nature, Watch the Leaves Turn
and if you wish Golf, 9 Holes, Maybe 18
Tee off at 1 PM. (Plenty of time for church)
The Bills play at 4 PM that day so golf and then watch the
game at the Clubhouse and enjoy a bevvie, a
big bowl of chile and snacks.
Hosted by Golf Pro Bob Beardsley
Do you golf? Who cares? It is a chance to see what Tiger
does best and to see if you can compete and
have fun the same time.
Fees will be the fall schedule