COMMODORE S COMMENTS It is with a heavy heart that I write this month s Commodore s Comments. As I am sure everyone knows Pete Merryfield passed away on May 15. Pete was an MBC Past Commodore, a valued member of our club for many years and a good friend. He will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie. A Memorial Mass with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 15, 2018 at St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church, W280N2101 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee, WI 53072 Just a few quick thoughts for this month A special thanks to Connie Heyden for organizing the 2018 Shove-Off-Spree at the Seven Seas. It was well attended and a great way to start the boating season. June is going to be busy. We have Tuesday Madness June 12 captained by Dick and Karen Schmidt, the LMYA Rendezvous in Port Washington June 15 to 16, and the annual Champagne and Cold Duck event at the McKinley pavilion on June 23 captained by Grey and Cindy Halstead. And, if anyone is interested, Queens Cup race week starts June 19 with a lecture by Edit Olasz Harken, MD PhD on sun protection for boaters. This will be a Wine and Cheese Reception sponsored by Harken Derm. A description of the lecture and the complete SSYC QC event schedule can be found later in the Runabouter. Time goes by too quickly. Let s be sure to enjoy every day and appreciate the friendships we have made through the Milwaukee Boat Club. Commodore Scott Burke CALENDAR OF EVENTS Vol.61 No.6 June 12, 2018 Tuesday Madness Captain: Dick & Karen Schmidt June 15-17, 2018 LMYA Cruise to Port Washington Captain: Jim Mergener June 23, 2018 Champagne/Cold Party Captains Grey & Cindy Halstead July 7-9, 2018 LMYA Open House - South Shore Yacht Club July 12, 2018 Inland Lake Cruise - Okauchee Captain: Dave Dorner August 15, 2018 Wednesday Madness - Seven Seas Captains Ron & Heidi Bongiovanni August 24, 2018 MBC/SSYC Cruise to Racine/ Prairie Harbor Captain: George Graubner September 8, 2018 MBC Annual Picnic Captain: Connie Heyden September 17, 2018 Monday Madness Captains: Vance & Kathy Werner October 6, 20178 Gangster Tour - Chicago Captains: Connie Heyden October 19, 2018 MBC Meeting - UWM Freah Water School Captain: Halsteads & McElwees November 7, 2018 Wednesday Madness Captains: Tom & Cam McElwee November 15, 2018 Meeting, Election of Officers Trivia Contest - Craig & Kim Heser November 30, 2018 Commodores Ball Captain: Connie Heyden December 7 or 8, 2018 Madness Event - Miller Christmas Lights Captain Donna Danowski January 17, 2019 Planning Meeting Captain Vice Commodore 1
Dry Dock and Welfare Peter Merryfield A Memorial Mass with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 15, 2018 at St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church, W280N2101 Prospect Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072 with Father John Yockey officiating. Please, no flowers because the cats will eat them. Memorial contributions in Pete s name may be made to Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI. 53188. Russ Berg broke an ankle while disembarking Summer Toy on May 31st BIRTHDAYS Wish the following members a Happy Birthday! JUNE JULY 3 Lynne Happel 7 Jean Bluemner 22 Tom McElwee 7 Karen Schmidt 22 Sue Ring-Wagner 13 Jackie Hohn 25 John Goetzman 27 Russ Berg 27 Heidi Bongiovanni FOR SALE: 1979 36' S2 Sail Boat New cabin floor, new Yanmar engine installed in 2003, Harkin roller furl, Harkin selftailing jib winches, refrigeration system installed, heater/air conditioner installed, color GPS - radio - auto helm st5000 auto pilot, knot meter - depth finder CALL Vince Verhasselt 414-704-3306 Milwaukee Boat Club, Inc. N29W26147 Coachman Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072 http://www.milwaukeeboatclub.com OFFICERS Commodore Scott Burke Vice-Commodore & Cruise Director George Graubner Senior Pilot Connie Heyden Purser Dave Schneckenberg Yeoman Barb Burke Director of Membership Bonnie Merryfield until May after that TBA Director of Programs Russ Berg Director of House & Equipment Tom McElwee Director of Refreshments Leo Wagner Past-Commodore Mary Berg COMMITTEE CHAIRS LMYA Representative Wayne Happel Boat US Agent Mary Berg The Runabouter Editor Dave Dorner Advertising Lynda Nelson Scuttlebutt Mary Berg, Gloria Larsen & Bonnie Merryfield Webmaster Dave Dorner Dry Dock & Welfare Charlene Zierden Club Sales TBD Audit and Bylaws TBD Cruise Directory Advertising Pete Merryfield Historians/Photographers Cindy Halstead, Kim Heser, Bonnie Merryfield, & Connie Heyden Keeper of the Log Sue Ring-Wagner Editors of Club Directory Bonnie Merryfield and Dave Dorner 2
Shoove Off Spree - Mayl114, 2018 The annual 2018 MBC Shove-off Spree was held on Friday, May 11th, This is a sure sign that the 2018 boating season is beginning.thirty-nine members enjoyed visiting with each other during the happy hour, followed by a fish and chicken dinner, Everyone seemed to have a good time! Submitted by Connie Hayden Leo & Sue Dave, Dan & John Leo, Carollyn, Connie, Cam & Lynne John & Mary Ann Vance, Bernie, Jim, Leo, Wayne & Russ Gene & Kathy 3
Shove Off Spree - Continued Bernie & Gloria Dale, Bernie & Gloria Tricia, Sally, Peggy Kathy & Sue Peggy & Joe Donna, Char & Tricia Craig, Jim, Cindy, Joe & Dave Judy & Dave 4
Shove Off Spree - Continued Mary, Kim, Cam, Gloria, Sue & Cindy Jim & Sally Kim & Craig Cam Lynne & Wayne Paparazzi Cindy Kim, Craig, Cindy & Grey 5
MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2018 MEETING OF MILWAUKEE BOAT CLUB The May 11, 2018 meeting of Milwaukee Boat Club was called to order by Commodore Scott Burke at the Seven Seas Restaurant at 8:40 p.m. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Commodore s Report: Scott thanked Connie for organizing the Shove Off Spree. He mentioned that there would be a possible conflict at the November club meeting due to a scheduled Packers game. It was decided to see if we could move the meeting one week ahead to November 14 th if the Lions Club was available on that date. Vice Commodore George Graubner was not in attendance. Senior Pilot Connie Heyden had no report, but said that she was looking into possibilities for future day trips to the Sphinx and Pyramid in Illinois, the Trek Bike Factory and Johnson Wax. Purser Dave Schneckenberg had no report. Past Commodore Mary Berg: no report. Membership: Tom Rauch was not in attendance. Program Director Russ Berg, no report. House and Equipment Director Tom McElwee had no report. Director of Refreshments Leo Wagner had no report. Wayne Happel, LMYA Committee Chairman, had no report. Jim Mergener said that members should have received their invites to the LMYA Rendezvous on June 15 and 16 and to see him if interested. Runabouter Editor Dave Dorner needs scuttlebutt. Advertising: Lynda Nelson not in attendance. Scuttlebutt Committee: No report. Webmaster Dave Dorner: No report. Let Dave know if there are any issues. MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 208 MEETING OF MILWAUKEE BOAT CLUB (Continued) Dry Dock and Welfare: No report. Club Sales, no report. All club merchandise can be ordered online. Burgees are available at $25. Call Scott if interested. Old Business: None. New Business: None. Scott reminded members of upcoming events: Monday Madness on May 21 at the Steak Out and on June 11, location to be determined. Also, the Champagne and Cold Duck party will be held on June 23. Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Tuesday Madness Monday madness will be TUESDAY, June 12 at Pizza Vino 17495 W Capitol Drive. This is in the second strip mall West of Calhoun on the South side of Capitol. Cocktails at 5pm. There will be a special menu after cocktails. We have had pleasant experiences at this venue in the past. Your Hosts Dick and Karen Schmidt 6
Champagne / Cold Duck Social. Date: Saturday, June 23, 3018 Boarding Time: 3:00 PM Port of Call: McKinley Marina Pavilion Bring your favorite bubbly drink. The club will provide beer, soda, and bottled water. Those attending whose last names begin with A-E bring desserts, F-Z bring hearty appetizers / salads Bring your boating friends and potential MBC members. Looking forward to our first MBC outdoor event of the season. Contact Event Captains Grey and Cindy Halstead for more information. Grey & Cindy: eghalstead@wi.rr. com Spring Start-up Checklist The following are general guidelines. Check your owner s manual for manufacturer s recommendations or procedures specific to your boat. FUEL SYSTEM Inspect hoses, connections and tank surfaces for leaks or damage Replace components as needed Verify all fittings and clamps are properly secured Ensure the engine, exhaust, and ventilation systems are functioning properly BELTS, CABLES & HOSES Check for cracks and brittle areas Ensure belts fit tightly and are not worn Inspect the outer jacket of control cables for cracks or swells, which may indicate a problem ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Inspect all electrical connections for cleanliness and tightness; corrosion may indicate an unsafe condition Remove terminals and clean with a wire bush; Clean cable ends Change battery and ensure it can hold a charge Electrical systems should be inspected by a qualified technician regularly FLUID LEVELS Check engine oil, power steering, power trim reservoirs and coolant levels Change engine oil, oil filter and drive lubricants if these tasks were not done prior to winterizing PROPELLERS & HULLS Inspect propellers for dings, pitting, cracks and distortion Make sure propeller is secured properly; replace bearings if needed Check hull for blisters, distortions and cracks Clean the hull, deck and topsides Ensure the drain plug is securely in place prior to every launch SAFETY GEAR Inspect life jackets to ensure they are in good condition; make sure there is one for each potential passenger Check that fire extinguishers are fully charged, properly stowed and are the correct class for your vessel Take advantage of any safety inspections offered by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), USCG Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadron Source: DiscoverBoating.com 7
Monday Madness - May 21 The event at the Steak Out was a huge success. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Thank you all for coming. Vince & Lynn Heidi & Lynn Barb, Judy, Connie, Carollyn, Lynne, Vance, Russ, Wayne, Jim, Dave, Grey & Scott Sam, Donna, Dick, Karen, Bernie, Vince, Ron, Dan & George Karen, Gloria & Bernie Connie, Carollyn, Lynne, Kathy & Vance Russ, Mary, Sue, Leo & Dick Barb, Cindy & Judy 8
T h u r s d a y J u l y 12 Cruise to Okauchee! Plan to take a day off your busy schedule and enjoy an excursion around the lake. Bring your own boat and launch at The Golden Mast, or we have reserved a 24 pontoon boat from Tinus Marine which will be waiting for us at the Golden Mast docks. W349 N5293 Lacys Ln Okauchee, WI 53069 We will also have the Does Knot pontoon and any other launches. Load boats and depart the docks around 12:30 and return to the dock by 4:30. Bring your own snacks and beverages. The rental cost will be split between all who are not bringing their own boat. Cocktails and dinner to follow afterwards at the Golden Mast. David@milwaukeeboatclub.com 414-964-3215 Directions: Take Hwy 16 west to Lakeland Drive, turn right off the ramp and immediately turn left on to Wisconsin Ave, keep right thru Opkauchee and turn right at the Golden Mast Sign (Lacy Ln) Parking is $5 per car. Reserved from Susan at Tinus 9
Remembering our dear friend Pete Merryfield We will miss your smiling face and cheerful personality. All of us in the Milwaukee Boat Club send our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to Bonnie and her family. Pete very active in MBC. He served as Commodore for 2007 and 2008. He also served as Advertising Director for many years. Pete passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 15 in Hope Hospice, Ft Myers, Fl. The club will not be the same without him. Commodores Ball 2015 Pete & Bonnie at their Delafield home May of 2017 Pete & Bonnie in March of this year at their condo in Ft Myers MBC Picnic 2016 10
Expert Tips about Sunscreens And Anti-Aging Skin Care for Boaters South Shore Yacht Club - Tuesday, June 19 5:30 PM Open Discussion and Wine & Cheese Reception Dr. Edit Olasz Harken, MD, PhD, Board Certified Dermatologist Founder Harken Derm Sun, wind, and water are what boating enthusiasts dream of, but these same elements wreak havoc on our skin. It is so important to protect our skin while we are enjoying the sport we love dearly. Choosing the right sunscreen can be overwhelming as there are many choices out there. Dr. Olasz Harken s knowledge and expertise will guide you on how to make the right choice for sun protection and after sun skin care. She will explain why certain sunscreens are better for your skin and for our environment and how you can mitigate and treat the damage caused by the elements to prevent skin cancer and keep your skin young and healthy. Dr. Olasz Harken is an associate professor of dermatology. She has spent the last decade of her clinical and research career preventing and treating high-risk skin cancer in solid organ transplant patients. She is also an expert cosmetic surgeon and well-known aesthetic dermatologist. She has numerous publications and book chapters and served as an invited lecturer at many national and international conferences. She is a member of several national and international boards and committees on transplant dermatology, international volunteerism and cosmetic surgery. She is the past president of the Wisconsin Dermatological Society. Dr. Olasz Harken is co-founder of Harken Derm, a professional skin care line for sailors with her husband Peter Harken. She is honored and excited to aid her fellow sailors with making the right choices about their skin health. 11
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South Shore Yacht Club 2018 Queen s Cup Race Schedule of Events Tuesday June 19 5:00 6:30 p.m. Wine, Cheese and Hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Harken Derm Sun Protection for Sailors Lecture presented by Edit Olasz Harken, MD, PhD Wednesday June 20 6:00 10 p.m. Caribbean Night featuring Food from the Islands ($12) Pangea Steel Drum Band Drink Specials Thursday June 21 7:30 a.m. Noon Breakfast Buffet, Commodore s Cove ($13) 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration and Sign In 5:00 6 p.m. Wisconsin Brewing Beer Tasting 5:00 6 p.m. Mount Gay Rum Tasting 5:30 8 p.m. Dinner, Carved Filet of Beef Buffet, Commodore s Cove ($25) 6:00 7:30 p.m. Pig Roast, includes 2 drinks ($20) 7:30 11:30 p.m. Queen s Cup Party Live Music featuring The Sentinels Friday June 22 7:30 a.m. Noon Breakfast Buffet, Commodore s Cove ($13) 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Registration and Sign In 10:30 a.m. Harken Derm Sun Protection for Sailors Presentation 11:00 a.m. Weather Briefing sponsored by North Sails 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Start Warning for Cruising Fleet 2:50 p.m. (CDT) Start Warning for Short-Handed Fleet 3:00 p.m. (CDT) Start Warning for Fully-Crewed Fleet(s) By Appointment Harken Tech Team-Housecalls Follow SSYC Queen s Cup on ` 13
Lake Michigan Yachting Association For information about boating on Lake Michigan or to join LMYA see: LMYA.net Club Apparel and Merchandise Clothing and other merchandise can be purchased from Milwaukee Boat Club s online store at: http://mbcwi.qbstores.com/ through Queensboro Shirt Company Have your own items you want embroidered with the Club Burgee and name? You can take or send your items to: Straight Up Embroidery 1190 Richards Rd. Hartland, WI. 53029 262-367-9999 Costs are around $10 or less per item. Classifieds Ads Have something to sell, unload, or just clear out the belly of your boat or locker? Post it here for free to Milwaukee Boat Club members. Send a description and if you want, include a photo to david@milwaukeeboatclub.com. Advertising Rates for The Runabouter(Monthly publication) Annual rate: ¼ Page $50 ½ Page $90 Full Page $150 Single Issue rate: ½ page or smaller $25 Full Page $50 Classified Ad Club Member Free Non-member $15 per issue Club Directory (Annual publication) Full-page (5 x 8 ) $100.00. Half-page (5 x 4 ) $50.00 Director of Advertising: Lynda Nelson maosey4900@sbcglobal.net THE RUNABOUTER Dave Dorner - Editor Milwaukee Boat Club 849 W Montclaire Ave Glendale, WI 53217 Clubhouse: Wauwatosa Lions Club 7336 St James St Wauwatosa, Wi 53213 14