April/May 2016 Board of Governors

Commodore Tom Muldary

Vice Commodore Mike Appling

Rear Commodore Doug Tagsold

Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Irma David

Recording Secretary Mike Clark

Past Commodore Patty Clark

Past Commodore Representative Denis Jodis

Board Members Laura Schaedler Mona Carmody Dave Knapp Brent Mercer Tom Love Shelley Shepherd

Fleet Captain Jon Cousino

Auxiliary President Terri Clark

Ship’s Store Barb Winn Sheryl Walker

Finance Committee Dave Maxwell

Entertainment Mike Lash Craig Winn Sue Gruber

Manager Steve Gongola

Special Asst. to Manager Pam Gongola

NEWSLETTER NEWS: PLEASE NOTE

This edition of the newsletter will be the only one that is mailed to members. The June, July and August/September newsletters will be sent electronically because the cost savings for the Club are substantial. To ensure that you receive the newsletter and other important club information, please make sure we have your email address. A limited number of hard copies will still be available at the Club for any members who prefer that format.

OPENING NIGHTS: FRI., APRIL 29-SAT., APRIL 30 It’s finally here! So, come out of hibernation, get rid of the fleece, and start putting your seasonal affective disorder behind you. The Club opens for dinner and a new season at 5:00pm on Friday, with a repeat performance on Saturday. Friday night dinner will include a fish fry, cod and perch, as well as the regular full menu. Friday night entertainment features Flyte (at 8:30), which is rated highly by our music critics from the Entertainment Committee. Saturday night features the regular full menu. A band has not been scheduled for Saturday night.

SPRING CLEANING An outdoor spring clean-up is planned for Saturday, April 30, at 10:00am, and we are looking for volunteers to help with things such as raking, picking up debris, cleaning flower beds and boxes, cleaning and setting up outdoor furniture, and anything else that needs attention. The more people we have, the less time it will take. Even if you can spare only an hour, it would be most appreciated.

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: SATURDAY, MAY 7 Come to the Club at 4:00pm and enjoy all of the pre-race festivities for the 142nd Run for the Roses, but be sure to make reservations. There will be an hors d’oeuvres buffet until 6:00pm, with a price of $9.95. Bar specials include Mint Juleps and Margaritas. After the race, enjoy a buffet dinner for $16.95. A combination of both buffets is only $22.50. Be sure to bring along a potential new member and the Club will give them three (3) free drink tickets. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to Derby attire, so come as you are and have a great time!

MOTHERS DAY: SUNDAY, MAY 8

Last year’s Mother’s Day event was a great success, and this year should be no different. A fabulous buffet begins at 10:30 and continues to 4:00pm. For adults and family members over 13, the price is $16.95, and $8.95 for children 12 and under. Children six years old and younger are free. Please make your reservations early.

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FLOWER PLANTING: SATURDAY, MAY 14

Bring your gardening tools and your green thumbs, and we’ll make the grounds look as beautiful as ever this year. For information, contact Terri Clark at terriclark@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT FOR 2016

The entertainment committee has worked diligently to complete bookings for the 2016 season. Forty-two dates have been booked, using 20 different acts. Saturday entertainment has been added back to the schedule, from May 21 through Labor Day weekend. Amazingly, the committee has been able to achieve their goals while staying approximately $6,000 under budget and nearly $16,000 below the amount spent on entertainment just a few years ago. A plan is also being developed to upgrade the Club’s sound system.

Back by popular demand, bands have been scheduled for three afternoon beach parties: July 23, 2:00 to 6:00pm; August 6, 4:00 to 8:00pm; and, August 27, 1:00 to 5:00. The August 6 beach party was scheduled later in the afternoon so as to coincide with either a pig roast or clam bake carrying into the evening dinner hours. If you have a preference (i.e., pig roast or clam bake), be sure to tell Steve Gongola, a member of the entertainment committee, or any board member.

Congratulations to Craig Winn, Mike Lash, and Sue Gruber for their outstanding work!

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ROOM RENTERS

Mike Clark has generously purchased and installed all new lithium battery smoke alarms in each of the upstairs rooms, 32 in all. The batteries are good for ten years, and no maintenance or battery replacements should be needed.

WINE AND LIQUOR SALE

We still have a large surplus of wine and liquor from our inventory, and we would like to make it available to you for purchase. There are many fine wines and some exotic liqueurs available at very reasonable prices that you would not likely find anywhere else. Please keep your eyes on the weekly emails or signs around the Club for information, or ask Chip, the Bar Manager, if you have a particular interest. Your purchases are actually a win-win for you and the Club: you get something you want at a good price, and your purchases contribute to inventory reduction.

MORE MEMBER BENEFITS

Just a reminder to you that DLYC has a reciprocal arrangement with the Lenawee Country Club and the Interlake Yachting Association (ILYC), whereby DLYC members can visit other member yacht clubs and use the Lenawee Country Club up to three times for golfing (green fee and cart about $40), swimming, or dining. In turn, Lenawee Country Club members may use our facilities up to three times, by reservation 24 hours in advance. Both parties have agreed to certain restrictions, depending on availability.

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

On Saturday, May 21, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Adrian Flotilla, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be at DLYC for an open house and informational session, and will be providing vessel safety checks for any interested members. It might be a good opportunity to check for problems that are not readily apparent.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER

Steve Gongola

Spring has sprung at beautiful Devils Lake! Volunteers are painting new dock boards today and the grounds are being spruced up now that the weather appears to have broken. We have been interviewing and hiring staff to serve you and your family and we’re looking forward to seeing you during our opening weekend, Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30.

I am happy to announce that we have a new chef, Greg Schiesser, who has an impressive resume and comes highly recommended. I am looking forward to working with Greg as we elevate your dining experience with a new extensive menu that has delicious choices for everyone! Our late night menu on the weekends has been specially designed to provide necessary sustenance and energy so you can dance the night away! Speaking of dancing, I would like to thank Craig Winn and the entertainment committee for booking your favorite bands and entertainment for Friday and Saturday nights as well as special holiday celebrations. I should also mention that once the Club is in full swing for the summer, we will be offering Happy Hours during the week, so be sure to check Constant Contact for details.

Now that the weather seems to have turned for the better, we are getting many calls about when the docks will be ready for boats. The goal is to have them ready by Mothers Day, and when they are ready we will send out a notice on Constant Contact. Please do not bring your boat before the notice appears. The docks may appear to be ready when, in fact, there is still work to be done. If you are on a list for a dock or room, I understand that waiting is difficult, but members have until the end of April to let us know if they are giving up their room or dock.

Lastly, I want to extend my sincere sympathies to those members who have lost loved ones this year. You and your families have been in my prayers.

LETTER FROM THE COMMODORE When DLYC opens on April 29, it will have been 215 days, 17 hours, and a few minutes, give-or-take, since the Shipwreck Party closed out the 2015 season. But, who keeps track, anyway?

It’s been a long, cold, and dreary winter and everything at DLYC has been stowed, stacked, covered, cleaned out, turned off, and locked up. Now, spring is here, and it’s a time of renewal, unpacking, stocking up, turning on, and moving toward summer, the season of sunlight, vitality, long days, celebration, and just plain partying. It is what we wait for so patiently and impatiently. Then, five months from now, we’ll be saying, “It went by so fast! Where did summer go?” I hope we can also say, “But, it was great!”

Depending on when you choose to start, the reality is that we do have about five months to take advantage of all that DLYC has to offer through the spring and summer. I would encourage everyone to pack in as much as you can, make the most of your summer, and have no regrets at the end. You know, we all recite the age-old platitude, “Life is too short,” which is as undeniable as the fact that summer is too short for us in Michigan. So, my best wishes to everyone for the coming season, and let’s all enjoy our summer, and beyond, to the fullest. I hope that DLYC is a big part of your summer experience.

Finally, I’ve never been a Commodore before, so this is all pretty new to me. I get a really nice parking place and I get to write stuff that people might actually read. But, beyond that, I’m excited about all that is planned for the season; and, I want to thank and compliment all of the individuals and committees who have worked so hard to develop those plans for all of us. Speaking of plans, the Board of Governors has set a goal of having a Master Renovation Plan in place by the end of the summer, beginning with Phase II renovations, which we hope to begin over the winter, if all goes well. Without goals, a plan is just a wish, and we’ve all been wishing for a long time. It’s time to move forward.

Warm Regards,

Tom Muldary, Commodore

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NEWS FROM FLEET 31

Ready to experience Devil’s Lake like never before? Then, come sail with Fleet 31 this season! The fleet is welcoming anyone interested in sailing. Races during the season are on Sunday’s starting at 11:00am, leaving the dock around 10:30am. Holiday weekend races are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. The season is set to begin on Saturday, May 28, Memorial Day weekend. Racing with then continue through the summer weekends and finish with the Bruce Goldsmith Memorial Regatta in September. The 2016 racing calendar will be posted on the bulletin board located on the clubhouse deck. You can also check the schedule posted on the DLYC website. Extensive experience is not necessary. For more details, please call or email the Fleet Captain, joncousino@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you on the water! Sail on!

Jon Cousino Fleet Captain 734-347-2588

Stay tuned for information on sailing lessons!

DLYC AUXILIARY

Welcome back! The DLYC Auxiliary has a lot of things planned for the summer, for example: June 23 - Fashion Show Luncheon, July 25- Luau Dinner Dance on the Beach, August 4 - Ladies Night Out. Auxiliary meetings are at 6:30pm in the Boat House on the second Tuesday of the month. The only exception is in June, when we will meet on the first Tuesday, June 7. All are welcome, and we hope that you can join us!

Terri Clark Auxiliary President

REMEMBERING OUR FRIENDS

We begin the season with heavy hearts and our deepest sympathy to the families of: Bruce Coleman, member since 1984; Steve Cantrell, fleet member, entertainment master, and past board member; Pat McCarty, our beloved housekeeper; Zeke Virsik, 32-year member and past board member; and, Harvey “Parker” Tagsold, past member and father of Linda Cantrell and Jeff and Doug Tagsold.

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REMINDERS FROM THE TREASURER

Dues, dock, and room payments are due by April 1 or sooner. Dock Slip Application: If you have a dock space, we require that we have a signed form in the office. If you have not submitted a form, you can get one on the Member page of devilslakeyachtclub.com or by contacting Irma David at ikdavid@aol.com Also, if you previously submitted a form by left off the MC number, please send that to the office. Room Application: If you have a room, we require a signed form on file. If you have not submitted a form, you can obtain one at the Member page of the website or by contacting Irma David. Rooms and Dock for 2016: For those with dock slips and rooms, please let us know immediately if you do not plan to rent these for 2016. If you tell us after April 1, you could be responsible for any lost rent that we incur while trying to rent it for 2016. Member Roster: The 2016 Membership Roster will be available and can be viewed at our website in the Member section. Please check your own personal information for accuracy and update us if anything has changed (e.g., phone number, email, address). Email Statements: You can choose to receive your monthly statement by email in addition to or instead of regular postal delivery, Just let us know. Online Access to Your Account: You can have online access to your account to view any changes posted to your account and see current and all historical statements. For dining charges, there is detail about what food and drinks were charged to you. Each of you is already signed up. If you have any questions about how to sign in, please contact Irma David.

NOTICE: the club will be closed weekdays through the month of May, except for Memorial Day. Through the month of June, the club is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Beginning in July, everything is in full-swing through August, with Mondays being the only day the Club is closed. The exception is Monday, July 4, when the club will be open. In fact, the week of July 4 is the only week the Club is open all seven days.

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TOM THIERY COMMEMORATIVE

PAINTING OF THE

PLEASANT GROVE HOTEL

(CIRCA 1907-1920)

In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Devils Lake Yacht Club, Pat and Tom Muldary commissioned artist Tom Thiery to paint a rendition of the Pleasant Grove Hotel as it may have looked around the turn of the 20th century. He created a beautiful autumn scene of the hotel and the old steam boats at the dock. The painting has been donated to the Pleasant Grove Hotel Historical Society (PGHHS), and will be framed and put on display in the Club.

One hundred fifty (150) prints will be signed and numbered by the artist, and will be offered for sale by the PGHHS at a cost of $100 plus any applicable sales tax. All proceeds from sales will be reserved for the Phase II renovation. Approximately 20 copies have been pre-ordered, and we are expecting that the prints will sell out quickly. To order your copy, you may contact Mike Clark at mjc@teamaircenter.com or Pat Muldary at ptmuldary@comcast.net

The black-and-white photo below does not do justice to the painting, but it may give an idea. For now, you’ll just have to imagine stunning fall colors against a crystal blue lake, and then visualize where it would look best in your home!

A FEW MORE FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Exercise classes as well as sailing and swimming lessons will begin in June. Updated details will be available in the next newsletter, the DLYC website, and in the office.

Please remember that you may not bring food and beverage on the club grounds during hours of restaurant operations. When the restaurant is closed (e.g., weekends in May), picnicking is encouraged and fully permitted. Members are allowed to bring their own food and beverages to their boats and rooms.

For the safety of our members and children, bottles and glassware are prohibited on the dock and beach areas.

Michigan law prohibits smoking in food service establishments, which includes the deck area, where we have noted some complaints from members.

Spring is a great time to promote DLYC to your friends and relatives. Have your potential new member contact the manager to arrange for a meeting and tour.

PHASE II RENOVATION

In 2006 the Club renovated our outdated kitchen. A loan was secured for $300K and a capital assessment was put in place to pay for the project. In 2009 the Flag Room, restrooms, and foyer were renovated, thereby greatly improving the appearance and function of those areas. Our mortgage was refinanced to the original sum of $300K. The entire membership was enlisted in the renovation goal through the annual capital assessment, their generous contributions to the annual auction, and completion of member surveys. Our mortgage was paid off in 2014, and we have saved a significant amount for a downpayment to begin the next phase of renovations.

Commonly called Phase II, this would be the next step, not the final project. While a design has not been finalized, we believe that we have a solid basic concept with which to proceed—one that addresses our current and future needs and which is in keeping with member suggestions to keep the Club family-friendly, maintain a foyer area, improve bar function and flow, and enhance the dining and deck areas.

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Club Opens and Friday Dinners Start on April 29 Saturday Dinners Start on April 30 Club is Open for Mothers Day Seating from 10:30am to 4:00pm Sunday Brunch Begins on May 15 Sunday Dinners Begin on May 29 Dinner Hours - 5:00pm to 10:00pm Lunch Hours - 11:00am to 5:00pm Sunday Church Service at the Boat House or on the lawn, weather permitting, at 8:30am. Members and friends of members are invited to the nondenominational church service every Sunday through Regatta weekend. Reverend Richard Rogers presiding.