101 Marshall Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 High Tide October 2009 Inside this Issue: Photo of the Month Commodore s Comments Event Calendar Celebrators Installation Notice Ladies Christmas Party Info Checking to make sure the spreaders are on right launch day morning
2009 OFFICERS COMMODORE Mike Gengler, Jr VICE COMMODORE Paula Modlinski REAR COMMODORE Deb Schulz CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Genie Steele TREASURER Kyle Brunk FINANCIAL SECRETARY Karen Kiki Kilman FLEET CAPTAIN Rick Klamrowski BOARD MEMBERS 3 Year Barb Nowak Mike Cieczka 2 Year Ryan Behling Steve Bowen 1 Year Tom Hoffa Rick Klamrowski 2008 COMMITTEE CHAIRS BAR Joel Stojsavljevic CRUISE Mark Juriewicz ENTERTAINMENT Debby Schulz FINANCE Mike Gengler, Jr. FLEET CAPTAIN Rick Klamrowski GAS Ben Chadwick GROUNDS Ryan Behling HARBOR & DOCKS Steve Bowen HEALTH & WELFARE Pat Murray HOUSE/HALL Barb Nowak HOUSE MAINTENANCE Tom Hoffa JUNIOR ADVISOR Kurt Bruck L.M.Y.A. Mike Trock MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING Deb Schulz MEMBERSHIP Paula Modlinski PLANNING Kyle Brunk PUBLIC RELATIONS Barb Mueller Commodore s Comments Now that our Annual meeting is over, and our next Commodore Elect has been named I can focus on accomplishing what all lame duck leaders do, as little as possible. Actually, things couldn t be further from the truth. At our October General Membership Meeting the House and Bar Committee received a request from the membership to investigate the possibility of making our clubhouse smoke-free ahead of the government mandated smoking ban to take effect statewide on July 5th 2010, possibly starting as early as January 1st, 2010. With this request, there are quite a few things to consider: Where will our smoking bar patrons smoke? Will we need to provide a shelter for smokers during the winter months? What will the effect be on our existing hall contracts signed into 2010? Will we see a reduction in bar income as a result? With all of these at large questions, our tremendous House and Bar, Planning and Finance Committees are actively coming up with a proposal for how to potentially implement a smoke-free policy, and timing for making this proposal come together. As you can imagine, with 3 major committees working together to come up with a proposal, it takes a little while to form a comprehensive solution. I have charged these three committees to have a proposal put together for the December General Membership meeting at which point we can have an open discussion on the proposal, and vote on adopting a no-smoking ban as a membership. Stay tuned on this, as you can imagine there is going to be a lot coming together in a short period of time. Our 2010 plans are not just about making arrangements for a smoke-free clubhouse. Our Planning Committee and Finance Committee are working closely together to identify our list of possible improvement projects for 2010 and putting together a budget that will financially allow us to implement those improvements. Look for our 2010 budget to be presented to the membership for approval again at the December General Membership meeting, and include our improvement plans for 2010. We are also in the process of putting the final touches on winterizing the harbor. With water levels up 18 inches above where we were at 2 years ago and 8 inches above where we were a year ago, all piers need to be raised to avoid potential damage due to ice flows and surging in the harbor over the winter months. Remember, if you have a permanent pier assignment, it is your responsibility to either raise your pier, or arrange to have your pier raised. Please contact me if you are unable (physically or otherwise) to raise your pier. If you are currently assigned to a pier that is not raised, and incurs damages during the winter months, you will be held financially responsible for those damages. I would be remised if I didn t mention that with our October elections we have elected yet another great group to represent us in 2010. Your 2010 board has a great mix of veteran board members and some great new young blood that I think we can count on to lead us into the next year, and for years to come. See you down at the Club, Commodore Mike
Wanted: Outboard Motor for the Work Raft We are currently looking for a used long-shaft 10 or 15 horsepower outboard motor that can be used on the work raft in the harbor for working on piers. If you know of anyone looking to sell a motor that meets these specifications, please contact Mike Gengler at mrgengler@hotmail.com via e-mail or by phone at 414.659.9240 Thanks, Mike
MARK THE CALENDAR!! January 16, 2010 Installation Dinner & Dance Admission price $35.00 per person until January 2nd After; it will be $40.00 per person The program will consist of 5:30 6:30 Cocktails 6:30 Dinner 8:00 Dancing with live music Seating limited to 100 people Sign up sheet will be in December High Tide And available behind bar Your $35.00 per person includes A drink before dinner, dinner and music to follow. This years event will be held offsite. Watch your email for announcement! Support Our Troops During the month of November SMYC will conduct a Seasons Greetings drive for our troops stationed in Afghanistan. There is a list posted at the club, which lists many more items that can safely be mailed. Our troops have little storage; so small sized items are best. The collection will be mailed the last week of November. Baskets will be at the club for drop off of your donations. Cash donations will be used for the postage. If you would like to make a cash donation please put it in an envelope with my name on and leave with the bartenders. Thank you in advance for your support and concern. Meg Cuirlik Capt NC USN Retired What items can I send? Personal care items: such as disposable razors, sun block, shampoo, hand sanitizer. Food/snack items: Trail mix, granola/protein bars, canned soup, gum, cereal, canned meat, coffee/tea (anything that will not melt or require refrigeration. Incidentals-Miscellaneous items: International phone cards, CD s, DVD s, paper & pens, small mag-lite flashlight, bulbs, batteries, books.
Ladies Annual Christmas Party Friday December 11th at SMYC. Happy Hour begins at 5:30. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. $5.00 limit on ornament exchange. Please make your check for $25.00 per person to Mary Hemb. Sign up sheet behind the bar YOU MUST SIGN UP BY December 4th. Any questions???? please call Mary Hemb 414-571-6398.
Proposed By-Law Change The following by-law change will be voted on by the membership at the December General Membership meeting on 12/21. Old By-Law ARTICLE XIV, LAUNCH AND HAULOUT The South Milwaukee Yacht Club will launch on the Second weekend in May for all non-trailerable boats by the use of a mobile crane. All boats will be hauled out on the second Saturday in October. The Board of Directors has the right to change these dates if the dates conflict with Harbor improvements or repairs which need to be completed and would interfere with the preset dates. All boats must be Launched or Hauled out on the date specified only. Proposed new By-Law ARTICLE XIV, LAUNCH AND HAULOUT The South Milwaukee Yacht Club will launch on the Third weekend in May for all non-trailerable boats by the use of a mobile crane. All boats will be hauled out on the First Saturday in October. The Board of Directors has the right to change these dates if the dates conflict with Harbor improvements or repairs which need to be completed and would interfere with the preset dates. All boats must be Launched or Hauled out on the date specified only. http://www.homestylecustom.com I ll Fix it!
Trim-A-Tree & Hors d voure Night Friday, December 4, 2009 It s time to start thinking about your ornament for this year s Trim-A-Tree contest. Put your thinking cap on and let the creative juices flow. Design and build or purchase a nautical themed ornament for the SMYC Christmas tree. Some examples from years past include a metal sculpture of the new fish cleaning station, a SMYC burgee made out of dough, a green, glass cucumber with proudly named Turd Cutter as well as store bought boat ornaments that have been personalized. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. It s also our December Hors d voure Night so don t forget your favorite holiday appetizer, casserole or dessert and spread some holiday cheer with your SMYC friends & family. Ornaments are entered after 6pm and the judging will be approximately 9:00pm.
101 Marshall Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Friday December 4th