June - North East River Yacht Club
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June - North East River Yacht Club
North East River Yacht Club Member Newsletter At The ‘Peake’ of the Chesapeake Social, Power or Sail, We Have Something For Everyone June 2010 COMMODORE’S REPORT From the Commodore’s Desk As many of you know I spent many years as an Indiana High School and University of Arkansas Basketball Coach. At every half time the coach grabs all of the information he can about the game. The stat sheets and shooting charts are imperative to finalize the plan of action for the rest of the game. This is the halftime report for our club. We knew going into this season that our marina payments were going to increase as our lender had given us three years of interest only payments and the three years were over. The principal amortized over 27 years would increase our monthly payments by a little over two thousand dollars per month. This fact has influenced every decision that the board has had to make this season. We also knew that we annually are unable to have one hundred percent in member retention. Along with the customary member services the club provides for us we are moving forward on all three issues. Our treasurer made a semi-annual pilgrimage to the bank armed with our year to date financials provided by the financial officer. The officers of the bank were very pleased with our financial position and the controls that the treasurer has instituted to control assets, cash and cash flow. As the treasurer prepared to make his semiannual presentation he also conducted a thorough audit of our cash flow processes. He found that all funds belonging to the club from all activities have been totally accounted for. All funds raised for and by the club are in the accounts at the bank and are controlled by the NERYC Treasurer. www.neryc.com The financials are currently available to the membership and are presented to the board every meeting. All of this was good news to the board, but we still have to deal with the additions negative cash flow caused by the principal payment. The financial officer has identified the fixed assets of the club with values and depreciated values. All of our club owned boats are identified and the Dockmaster has placed the appropriate stickers on each to identify the individual boats and that they are property of NERYC. If you are interested, the financial officer can provide you with an Excel spreadsheet of these assets. Along these same lines, the club administrator has added another tool to help the board make prudent decision regarding programs, expenditures and events. All events and programs now prepare an event planner for the desired event. This tool does not supplant the three signature requirement of the treasurer for checks, but does notify and requests permission from the board for all club events. This tool also gives us a historic perspective for future event administrators to find the numbers of participants, amount of expected income and cash needed for the event. In 2009 we lost 30 members and in 2010 we lost 22 members. The membership chair, although unhappy with any losses, was positive about the reduction in losses this year. Eight of the 2010 lost members joined in 2007. The rest were spread out over the years including one from 1983. From January 1, 2010 to the present we have gained 17, five were approved at the May board meeting, which puts us ahead of the same period last year. We had a total of 24 new members last year. This makes the membership chair feel very positive about the potential for a net gain this year. We need to remember that the key to the Club's membership is retention. Part of that job is making all of the members, new and old, feel welcome, getting them engaged and addressing their concerns quickly! I also think we need activities for all interests and age ranges which I think we are now doing. Along with the growth in membership we are seeing increases in slip rentals. Although we are below our budgeted levels, we are seeing most new members taking slips. I have met with the owners of area marinas that have been long time active members of the club. These members have been very supportive of our efforts and are passing along prospective members and slip holders to us when they cannot accommodate the needs of those boaters. The Dockmaster hopes to be above the budgeted number by July 1. The board received a lot of feedback when the year started regarding our cash flow situation. A majority of the membership feedback was to host more outside events. In the food and beverage department we have booked more outside events than were held for the same time last year. Also, we have more bookings for the rest of the year than at the same time last year. Dining sales are up 7.5% from January first of this year over the same period in 2009. The dining room always has to play catch up from the lack of activity during the winter. We hope that the rest of the boating season up to the Commodore’s ball will be enough time to catch up. This year with the increased member dining and contracted events it appears we are headed for a good year in this department. Building and grounds were able to add another AED to the club entirely from donations. The new AED is in a box on the dock with the notice board. We are switching propane vendors this year. This move will save the club between one thousand and one thousand five hundred dollars a year on propane fuel bill. We are in the process of putting together a "book" on the club systems. The electrical system will be mapped out, as will the septic system and winterizing the dock pump out, the club water lines, etc. Everything we can think of so those who follow will have an easy resource. The board is working on many upcoming club events. Share a ride on Sunday June 6 will be a great mixer for seasoned members, new members and prospective members. Contact Peg Brown for details. We have several boats in need of name changes. As of now we have five boats involved in the club wide party. Please join us on the evening of Friday, June 11 at 18:30 or 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend at no charge, please bring a dish. Beverages will be provided. Anyone wanting to participate should contact me in order to have enough Champagne for the members to enjoy during our Chaplain’s (John Sergeant) service. On June 12 we have been chosen by the NorthEast Women’s Civic Group to participate in the annual garden tour. Our gardens look great this year and we should be the hit of the day. Also on June 12 the sail race chair and committee will host NERYC’s Annual Invitational Sail Race. This event is always a great hit and brings many guests to the club. Saturday June 19th is the early summer fund raiser to support the Commodore’s Ball. This year we are having a shrimp feast and doing away with the oysters. With this event we will have the customary auction. On June 20th, Father’s Day, the club is hosting the annual Fleet Pass & Review and dock party. As you can see, June is packed with tons of fun and camaraderie. Try to make as many of these events as you can. I look forward to seeing all of you this month at our club (a lot). . Commodore Roger Hughes FROM THE VICE The season is upon us and the club Grounds are buzzing with sailors, power boaters, and guests enjoying what have been a superb Opening Day and beginning of the season. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the activities enjoyable by all. The flower gardens added to the beauty of our grounds showing the work of the many that nourished their growth. Thanks to many of you who provided the delicious food for members and guests, there was hardly a crumb left at the end of the day. FROM THE REAR The club is officially "open" for the season, new boats continue to grace our marina, and the official start of summer is just a few weeks away. June is certainly shaping up to be a busy month here at the club. First, be sure to take notice that due to conflicting events, Birthday, Anniversary, and New Member night will be celebrated on SATURDAY, June 5th. If you have the good fortune to be celebrating one of those events this month be sure to come on down to the club to obtain your FREE libation! We continue to have more prospective members and guest enjoying our club and we want to make sure their visits are recorded in our guest book at the front door entrance. It not only maintains a log of those visiting, it follows the rules of the club and supports our status as a private non-profit yacht club. So please remember to have your guests sign in when visiting us. On Saturday, June 19th, we will have our world famous, All you can eat Shrimp Feast! This will be in tandem with our annual Silent Auction fund raiser. Come dine on a variety of delicious shrimp dishes prepared by Chef John and peruse the vast array of items, yours for the taking, IF, you are the winning bidder! Sign up sheets are located at the club entrance for the Shrimp Feast and also for what you might care to donate towards the auction. You can also contact me, or co-chairs, Lady Gloria, or Secretary Ginny, to let us know you are coming and what you will contribute. This weekend we had many members cruise to Inner Harbor Marina to enjoy what the Charm City of Baltimore has to offer. Many others joined them by car and boat to enjoy the cocktail party on Saturday. The weather cooperated and the Fleet Captain’s locker never ran out of beverages. Some are following up the next weekend at Maryland Yacht Club for their opening and Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant. As was noted, there are many activities going on so I encourage everyone to participate and enjoy the Chesapeake! On Saturday, following the auction, we will have our annual Fleet Pass & Review and Dock Party. More information on this event can be found elsewhere in this issue of the Waterline. As a medical professional, and instructor in CPR, I would like to take a minute to thank our Safety Officer, Pat Shaw, for spearheading the AED project here at the club. A second AED has been purchased and installed on the docks. That, along with the training many of our members have received in it's use, make NERYC one of the best prepared clubs on the bay to deal with a cardiac emergency! It has been fun to see our members and their dogs enjoying the Club; an important reminder though, our House Rules and Dock Policy require that ALL dogs be leashed when on Club grounds. “Pets are to be leashed when on the upper grounds of the Club and the pier. Unleashed pets are permitted on the beach only.” V/C Joe Reynolds Well, that's all I have for now. As always, please contact me with any questions, concerns, comments or suggestions. Lady Gloria and I wish you all a safe boating season, see you at the club. R/C Russ Zehnaker 3 FROM THE REAR FROM THE PRINCESS By the time you read this, we will have celebrated an awesome cruise to Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina complete with Happy Hours galore. Several boats in our Fleet could not resist the party at Baltimore Yacht Club so they cruised there but will be joining us for Happy Hour at Inner Harbor. The Pass-In-Review and Dock Party is scheduled for Father’s Day, June 20th and what a great way to celebrate our fleet. Please get your food donations to myself [email protected] or Captain Doug Cain [email protected]. We plan to have a fun-filled family party during and after the water event. See Doug’s e-mails for details or contact us directly. July 9-11th we have a cruise planned to Lankford Bay Marina up the Chester River past Rock Hall. They have a great pool and the trolley bus makes regular trips to Rock Hall so you can enjoy some time there. Please contact Lankford Bay Marina directly at 410-778-1414 so you can give them your boat info and credit card info for the first night’s stay. Please contact me with any comments, suggestions, or questions about our 2010 Cruise Schedule. See you at the club! Upcoming Cruise Events June 20` July 9-11 Aug 6-8 Sept 3-6 Oct 8-10 Fleet Pass in Review & Dock Part Lankford Bay Marina – Chester River Great Oak Landing – Fairlee Creek Labor Day Weekend & Commodores Cocktail Party - Kent Island YC Frostbite Cruise - Sassafras Harbor This past month has been great. I've been so busy attending opening ceremonies at all of the beautiful clubs around the bay with our past and current officers.. Its just so much for one to take in. Running between 3 different club openings in one day then to one of our club events afterwards, and then finally ending the night with a princess sleep over. Its like working at a real job, just that I don't get paid in cash (unless my commodore forgets me). This is one of my favorite months of the year, the other girls and I have made so many memories around this time that will last us a life time. I'm so very excited for the Queen's Pageant next week. I've been working very hard to get to this point and I hope to make our club proud. I hope you will be able to come to Maryland Yacht Club next Sunday to support me in my quest for the crown and the title “Queen of the Chesapeake” ! School is sadly coming to an end and summer vacation is about to begin. I'm so excited to not have to get up at six am every morning and sit through 6 hours of school for the next 3 months. I'm ready for our boats to get into the water and the many boat parties and days out on the bay to start. Good Bye School Year 2009-10! Hello summer 2010 Princess Gabriella F/C Steve Hogan 4 5 6 7 8 FROM THE RACE COURSE Sail Race Program With one race left in the Spring Series the opportunity to improve positions is down to the wire for some competitors. What a strange spring as far as wind goes: one race postponed due to a gale and three races where the wind insisted in blowing from the east or west instead of the predominant north or south direction. Here’s hoping for the wind to co-operate, just for a change, so the fleets have the opportunity to employ some tactical racing on a truer windward/leeward course for race 5. To celebrate the end of the Spring Series, the SRC invites skippers and their crew to stay after racing, celebrate the results and enjoy a ‘Bring and Share’ social around the keg on June 5th. Our premier NERYC race event, the Invitational Race and Pig Roast Party, is scheduled for June 12th. This race is open to competitors from our neighboring clubs on the Upper Bay, and we are looking forward to showcasing both the racing program and the club to all our visitors. This year we would once again like to take the opportunity to acknowledge our returning event sponsors: West Marine, Harken, Annapolis Performance Racing Walden Rigging, and we welcome new sponsors SpinSheet and Doyle Chesapeake. We trust that all racers as well as club members will turn out to support both the club and our sponsors at this exciting event. The pig roast party will feature live music, loads of amazing draw prizes, free keg, cash bar and rum drink specials and is open to all. At just $20 p.p including tax and gratuity (kids 12 and under pay $10) you won’t find better value. All racers - please register to race online before Monday June 7th to avoid late fees. All members - please RSVP for the party to [email protected]. P.S. Remember to order your collectors item race t-shirts in advance, we will not have additional stock for sale on the day – order deadline is Wednesday June 2nd. Don’t forget that our fun, informal and relaxing Thursday evening racing starts on June 17th. If you can manage to sneak away from the office a little early, this provides the perfect escape and yet another excuse to get out on the water, as if you really needed one. No experience or qualifications required. All you need is a boat and one or two crew. If you do not have a boat, why not consider utilizing one of the club’s small boat fleet of sailing dinghies (see flyer for details). Please come out, race or just enjoy a meal on the patio while watching the sun go down. Register online at neryc.com. See you all for Race 5. Sharlene Wilkins & Gill Louw Sail Race Co–Chairs 9 10 11 THE JR SAIL PROGRAM Junior Program Our Mission To empower young people by fostering a life-long love of sailing and boating; by teaching respect for others and the marine environment; by providing a solid foundation in the knowledge and arts of seamanship; by building confidence, self reliance and a sense of achievement through the mastery of boat handling skills, and by stimulating an appreciation for the merits of hard work, dedication, teamwork and the Corinthian spirit in competition. The summer program is well on its way to setting another new record for registrations. We have 185 confirmed registrations, three sessions are already closed, and some others are fast approaching capacity. In order to meet this challenge, the Summer Program Team has been hard at work ‘gearing’ up: hiring additional instructors, tightening safety and procedures and enhancing the curriculum. Not only do we have many new families registering, we also have an incredibly high student return ratio. According to the kids our sail camp: “…it rocks!” “ “…is amazing fun!” “… it was awesome!” “… it was the highlight of my summer!’’ The duties are quite simple and no heavy lifting or hard work is required. Volunteers must report by 9:30 am and leave may leave around 4 pm each day. Safety is one of our primary concerns and we need an adult volunteer present each camp day in case of any emergencies, to liaise with camper parents and to assist the instructors when needed. For the most part, our staff are well equipped to deal with the day to day activities so volunteers will have the opportunity to relax, read, work on their boats or work remotely for a large portion of the day. If you are interested or have questions please call or e-mail Rick Hanson: [email protected] Finally, NERYC Junior Sailing would like to congratulate to Shannon Wilkins, our own junior sailing graduate and sail camp instructor, for being selected as a member of the Old Dominion University Women’s Team to compete at the Inter Collegiate Sailing Association National Championships, in Madison Wisconsin, May 25-28. Way to go Shannon! We are pleased to report that the team managed to secure third place overall behind College of Charleston and Boston College. For results visit http://2010nationals.collegesailing.org Sharlene, Rick & Mike The Junior Sailing Program Team It is true, they can hardly wait to get back again this summer, so if you have children/ grandchildren, family or friends with kids, please encourage them to register online at neryc.com ASAP. As an added note has been extremely gratifying to see the increasing number of new club memberships that are directly attributable to the program. This is vital not only to the club, but it is also integral to building a thriving community of junior sailors at NERYC. Sessions start on June 14 and run through August 9th, Monday through Thursday. NERYC’s Shannon Wilkins together with her women’s team mates ready to show their metal at Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin 12 13 NERYC Summer Sailing Program 2010 Kyle Shannon Bryan Dear NERYC Campers Spring is finally here and that means the first session of summer sailing camp is just around the corner. We can’t help remembering the amazing time we spent teaching everyone to sail last year: rigging boats, tying knots, tacking, gybing, capsize drills, swimming, playing games… Wow so much fun! Yes indeed, those warm summer days spent together in the classroom, and out on the water will stay with us forever. This year we have additional certified instructors joining our training team, and everyone is looking forward to sharing their knowledge and love of sailing with each of you this summer. If you have never sailed before, you will learn the basics and have loads of fun in the process. If you have graduated beyond the beginner level, we expect to focus on more advanced sailing and racing techniques, and you will have the opportunity to use the knowledge and experience you have gained to develop your skills further. Remember, the more actual time you spend on the water, the more confident you will become. Besides which, what else could be more fun than spending time sailing? For those of you that have discovered what an awesome time learning to sail at NERYC can be, please encourage all your friends to sign up this summer. We have 9 sessions starting on June 14th. Don’t miss out; register online at www.neryc.com right away. See you at camp. Kyle Hanson Shannon Wilkins Bryan Whittington NERYC Sailing Instructors (US Sailing Certified) 14 15 FROM MEMBERSHIP Hello fellow members! We welcome 5 new members to NERYC this month. Welcome to Ed and Linda Milkewicz and a 30’ HUNTER, Serenity, on C dock. They live in Harleysville, Pa but most recently had their boat in Baltimore. They chose NERYC because it was closer to their home. We welcome back Steven and Lisa Frankel and their 2 children, George and Jack of Wilmington, DE. Steven and Lisa were members years ago before having children. They own a 16’ Boston whaler and sunfish. Frank and Michele GORSKI and their 3 children, Daniel, Sarah and Emily have to NERYC through Pat and Cliff Shaw. Frank is the brother of Chris who is Courtney Shaw Gorski’s husband. They do not own a boat yet but hope to soon! Ken and Mary Clark Confalone who live across the river in Charlestown have become members. They are friends of Nigel and Joanne Veater. They have a small fleet of boats that they keep at their own dock, but will be sailing them across the river to the Club for dinner and events. Their daughter’s wedding rehearsal dinner will be held in the Commodore’s dining room this summer. Mike and Belinda Adkins are our newest members and they have joined NERYC to learn about sailing and boating after taking sailing lessons. They currently are looking for a 25’ to 30’ sailboat to use to cruise the Bay. Welcome aboard to all of our new members. We hope to see all of our new members often at the Club and when you do please greet them. Unfortunately due to the threatening weather, we had to postpone the Share a Ride Event until 2pm, Sunday, June 6th if you could not participate as a captain or rider on the 23rd, now is your chance. We have lots of folks who want to ride or captain so there are plenty of opportunities for you. Please e-mail [email protected] or call 302 383 5595 to make a reservation. The membership committee has planned a great afternoon for the member appreciation picnic on Saturday, July 24 from 1pm to 5pm. 1:00 pm - registration and welcome 1:30 pm - dog show with prizes for every loved pooch. 2:00 pm - cardboard boat race and live music by the Sin City Light Band 2:30 pm - eating begins!!!! We will have burgers, hotdogs and dishes to share all set up on the veranda. We will have beer, wine and ice tea and lemonade for drinks. We complete our meal with an assortment of desserts and “make your own” ice cream sundaes. Horseshoes and volley ball will be set up on the grounds just below the clubhouse. The small club owned boats will be ready for you to take out for a sail and instructors/ helpers will be available to assist. The beach will be available for those who would like to cool off. We plan to wrap up the day around 5pm but the party can continue into the night in the restaurant and bar!!! Detailed information will be in this Waterline and after June 1st at neryc.com and through the yahoo groups. It should be a really fun day, so we hope to see you there!!! Attention Members Members who are not slip holders in the NERYC marina may tie up on the outside of A dock (on the North East town side), on the outside of D dock (on the side closest to the Bay), or on the attenuators at the entrance to the marina, if you are attending an event or having dinner in the Restaurant. We ask that you be mindful of traffic coming in and out of the marina and do not block the fairways. In addition, there are electric hook-ups designated for transients on A dock and the attenuators. Please contact Frank Wile, the dock master, if you plan to use the electric or would like to keep your boat at the marina overnight. Frank can be reached through e-mail [email protected] or via phone 717 278 8853. Also, because we are a private club and not a commercial marina, any of your visitors who plan to bring their boats to our marina must contact Frank in advance to make arrangements. Any visitor bringing a boat must be affiliated with a boating or yacht club. If you have any questions please contact Frank Wile. Peg Brown Membership Chair In October the membership will vote for their favorite photo that was taken during 2010 that shows the spirit of NERYC!!!! Anyone can submit a photo taken with any type of camera! So begin looking and clicking for the shot that will be on the 2011 cards. We will use the 3 photos that receive the most votes. 16 17 18 19 FROM LADY GLORIA FROM THE SHIPS STORE SAVE THIS DATE! Now Open! On Saturday June 19th, 2010, NERYC will be hosting the Annual Shrimp Feast and Silent auction. It has always been a night full of fun and enjoyment as well as lots of shrimp prepared in a variety of ways. Mark your calendars now so you will make sure to have that evening open. Online Ships Store Please consider donating items to this auction. Ginny Somers and I will be glad to take donations for this fund raiser. In the past, several fun items have been auctioned. Last minute items I never thought would bring excitement caused bidding wars in previous year. Remember you do not have to donate items, but can volunteer your services to be donated. The brunch, dinners, overnight stays, and boating outings were always enjoyed by the winning bidders. Everyone always has a fun time. So mark your calendars for a great meal and auction. This year we may add a little flavor and have a live auction for a few items. Bring a few friends, family, appetite, your check books and join us for our Annual Shrimp Feast and Auction. Hope to see you, your family and friends JUNE 19th, 2010 at 6 pm. Lady Gloria a.k.a. “Mrs. Rear” The NERYC Online Ship’s Store is adding new items. If you haven’t visited the site recently or haven’t even gone online yet, you should make it a point to do so. It is easy to get to. Just access the North East River Yacht Club site and click on Ship’s Store. Then follow the directions to the online store. Joyce Hare and I would like to encourage each of you to purchase one of the North East River Yacht Club bumper stickers. Put it on your car, SUV, van, truck or whatever mode of transportation you use frequently. It is a good way to advertize our lovely facility. So let’s all spread the word about NERYC. If there is anything you would like to see the online store carry, please let us know. Either Joyce or I will be glad to listen to your suggestions and see what we can do to follow through on them. Vivian Molloy Supply Officer 20 If June 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 Saturday, the 5th, to receive your drink. Featuring Entertainment by DJ Bob Cross Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries Lisa Frankel June 2 Jan Wood June Pauline Campbell Michele Todd & Pati McCormick June 1 1984 3 Greg & Cheryl Eckman June 2 1979 June 4 Gerald & Julia Sauder June 3 1972 Gorski June 6 Ruthie & Albert Fuchs June 4 Barb Waters June 8 Bob & Vivian Molloy June 5 1976 Sue Talling June 12 Lisa & Kenny Mack June 5 1993 Renee Landan June 13 Al & Arlene Leo June 6 Kent Wenger June 13 Jim & Peggy Brown June 6 1970 Susie Huber June 19 Chris & Court Gorski June 7 2006 Claire Pittman June 20 Ron & Audrey Edwards June 15 1957 Cass Drummond June 21 John & Ann Osborne June 17 1967 Kay Watkins June 21 Ed & Betty Sprague June 17 1978 Ida Mae Carr June 22 Tim & Nancy DeHaan June 19 1982 Jo Brackin June 22 Frank & Lois Eiler June 20 1970 Bob Brechter June 25 Dwain & Kay Watkins June 21 1952 Freckle Dallas June 27 Dobbs & Suzanne Fryberger June 24 2004 Tom Talling June 28 Mike & Stephanie Wagner June 28 Doris Brady June 30 New Members Ed and Linda Milkewicz Steven and Lisa Frankel Frank and Michele Gorski Ken and Mary Clark Confalone Mike and Belinda Adkins 21 Don’t Miss! Birthday Night Queen of the Bay Pageant NERYC Invitational Race NE Secret Garden Tour Renaming Dock Party Shrimp Feast & Silent Auction Fleet Pass & Review Dock Party Father’s Day Dinner NERYC Events Come on down to the club and join the fun at all of the June 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 1700-2100hrs Friday & Saturday 1700-2300hrs Sunday 1600-2000hrs 80 Bayside Drive, North East, MD 21901 (410)287-6333 22 23 Birthday Night 07/09 BOG Meeting Member’s Picnic 07/16 07/24 07/9-11 Lankford Bay CruiseChester River Dock Party Fireworks Coming in July 07/03 27 29 The friendly club at the peak of the Peake! 28 22 Review Dock Party 20Fleet Pass & 21 8 1 Tue 15 7 Mon 14 13 Pageant Share a Ride Queen of the Chesapeake 6 Sun 24 17 10 3 Thu P.O. Box 267 80 Bayside Drive North East, MD 21901 30 23 16 9 2 Wed June 2010 BOG Phone: 410-287-6333 E-mail: [email protected] 25 18 Renaming Party 11 4 Fri Shrimp 26 Feast/Auction 19 Invitational Race 12Garden Tour & Birthday Night 5 Sat