Westlake Yachting Club. Lorain, Ohio

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1 Westlake Yachting Club On the Black River Lorain, Ohio Newsletter June 2008 June 14 th Flag Day Commodore Robert Sefcovic ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING REMINDER TRUSTEE MEETING 1930 HRS / 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY JUNE11, 2008 The Trustees meetings are open to every member of Westlake Yachting Club. All members are encouraged to attend Officers & Trustee s Commodore: V/Commodore: R/Commodore: Bob Sefcovic Keith Chafer Mike Pollock Ahoy All, I can hardly believe it s already June, although the weather at present is more like October. Memorial Day is supposed to be a warm summer day. Keep your fingers crossed. The Wheelhouse improvements continue, though most are complete, I m still working on some behind the scene improvements. I would like to see more of our membership pay us a visit every now and then. After all, participation promotes a healthy club. The club s membership is growing at a decent pace. There will be information available in the near future on an upcoming membership drive. The Steak Fry is coming up on June 21 st don t forget to get your tickets. They are available from any Officer or at the Wheelhouse. Bring your Friends and fellow Dockers for a great dinner and dancing. A reminder to all new members, please stop by and get your burgee and bylaws book with our roster. They should be up-dated sometime in June. Treasurer: Secretary: Trustee s: Kevin Boggs Ray Cull Robert Coffman Bobby Rhodes Joyce Rhodes Pat Swagger Joey Gary Ken Klein Secretary Rhodes and Treasurer Rhodes have been acting chief cook and bottle washer. My most sincere thanks to them for their unselfish act of kindness. Enough rhetoric, lets get on with Summer!!!! Robert R. Sefcovic Commodore Happy Father s Day! Vice Commodore Keith Chafer Boats are starting to appear in Docks, don t you know that Summer is just around the corner. Please talk to other Dockers around and any that are not members should be encouraged to join us. Memorial Day is nearly upon us and the Wheelhouse will be extending its opening hours and the menu. Thank-you to all that have already visited, and those that haven t, please do so. Everyone has noticed the recent

2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2008 Finance Committee Bobby Rhodes, Treas. Joyce Rhodes, Sec. Kevin Boggs, Trustee Pat Swagger, Trustee House & Grounds Bobby Rhodes, Treas. Joyce Rhodes, Sec. Burt Bruehler Grievance Hospitality Sue Taylor By-Laws Ken Klein, Trustee Ray Cull, Trustee Membership Committee Kevin Boggs, Trustee Richard Hartman Ways and Means Nan Kubera Barb Sefcovic Entertainment Kevin Boggs, Trustee Teri Wysocki, Mgr. Fleet Captains Roger Kubera Power William Arnett Sail Newsletter Beverly Sams Vice Commodore Keith Chafer cont d improvements and the place is really looking good. Mothers Day brunch went very well, thank-you to all those that were involved and helped out. Don t forget that our Steak-fry is coming up, June 21 st, please join us, and feel free to invite as many people as you wish, but get your tickets as soon as you can as it is always a great night and we normally sell out. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Rear Commodore Michael Pollock no report WAYS & MEANS We have Tee shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, polo shirts, tank tops, hats, visors, tote bags, mugs, koozies and youth apparel. There are several "NEW" items in stock. If you want something in a different size or color or with something special on it - like your name or boat name, it can be ordered, just contact Nan Kubera or Barb Sefcovic at All special orders need 50% down. Items in stock can be purchased from Nan Kubera, Barb Sefcovic or see any board member. Put-in-Bay JET-EXPRESS 2008 Trip P/C Beverly Sams Don t Miss the Boat The Put-In-Bay Jet-Express trip is scheduled for October 4, The price will be $55.00 per person and it s a first come first serve on the tickets. We will be pre-selling a limited amount and when they are gone they are gone. Everyone who said, they wished they had gone, now is your chance. Tickets are now on sale and will be on sale at the Wheelhouse in the spring. Don't be left at the dock get your tickets early. It s a perfect Fall Cruise, Club Function, Anniversary or Birthday gift! Contact information: or bsams@midviewinternet.com Jim s Marine & RV Supply Products to Care for All Your Toys! We are Mail Order & Direct Sales to your Boat or Door Quality Products Quality Service Names you can Trust Power-Fuel Conditioning Water Conditioning Shrink Wrap Call or to request our current brochure and sales flyers Ph jimsmarine@neo.rr.com Website & E Bay Store coming soon

3 GCBA/ILYA Rich McKee COMMITTEE CONTACTS Interested in helping out on any of these committees? Then contact the appropriate V/C or R/C. House & Grounds, Finance, Hospitality (coffee & drinks for cruises), Dinghy Poker Run Contact: PROFESSIONAL AUTO & TRUCK SERVICES No Job Too Big or Too Small Computer Diagnostics Marine & Engine Outdrive Repair Steel & Aluminum Welding Brakes Front End Alignment Full Suspension Repair Lifegate Repair New Tires & Wheel Balancing Loaner Cars Available Towing Phone: Mike Pollock, Owner 7900 Root Road, Suite L, North Ridgeville, OH Membership, Entertainment, Sail Cruises, Power Cruises, Steak Fry, Clam Bake Contact: GCBA/ILYA DELEGATE Please contact Rich McKee for any GCBA/ILYA related issues at or WYC DIRECTORY Mail changes to WYC, P.O. Box 3003, Lorain, OH or Joyce Rhodes, Secretary at VESSEL SAFGETY CHECKS To schedule your Vessel Safety Check contact P/C Beverly Sams. Boat Smart! Be Safe! or WAYS & MEANS Barb Sefcovic at or Nan Kubera at or PICTURE S NEEDED!! We are asking that anyone who has taken pictures at our event s please copy them to a disk or them to: webmaster@westlakeyachtingclub. com FYI MEMBERS DISCOUNT All Members are entitled to join BoatUS at a special discounted rate of $12.50 using code # GA81748Y. Contact Secretary, Joyce Rhodes for application.

4 BOAT CRUISES! BOAT CRUISES!! Don t forget your Membership Benefits: BoatUS Membership Discount GCBA/ILYA Privileges Voting Rights 5% Discount off dockage at Spitzer s Wheelhouse Privileges WYC Cruises WYC Events 2008 WYC BOAT TRIPS HURON BOAT BASIN - June Oldies Fest and get together with Point Yacht Club. We will have a Pot Luck lunch on Saturday Please bring a dish to share. This is always an outstanding feast! Reservation form attached. KELLY S ISLAND July Seaway Marina This will be another potluck lunch and feast! Reservation form attached. CEDAR POINT MARINA August We will get together with Point Yacht Club and there will be a Bloody Mary Party on Saturday morning. Call to make your own reservation 888 CP DOCKS ( ) There are a limited number of docks reserved for each cruise so get your reservation in quickly and not miss any of the fun. Roger Kubera Fleet Captain Members Room Privileges WYC Newsletter WYC Members Directory WYC By-Laws Lots of FUN!!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Thoughts & Prayers go out to: Mike Waybright - passing of his mother. Rich McKee Dick Kovacs If you know of a member that needs our thoughts and prayers please notify a flag officer or the Newsletter Editor. MEMBERS ONLY ADVERTISING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Members are invited to advertise items or place announcements in the For the Good of the Order section of this newsletter at any time, free of charge. Please submit advertisement or announcement to the editor. See next page for contact information. Sail Fleet Captain What would you like to do this summer? How about a BBQ or some other type of get together? I realize that cruising some place for a weekend on a sailboat doesn't fit into everyone s schedule so, maybe we need to try something else. Let s try to do something together as a group. You can me your suggestions at plumcrazytoo@sbcglobal.net and we'll make something happen. Hope to see you in the boat yard soon. Sail Fleet Captain Bill Arnett

5 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES Articles are due by 20 th of the month. Please to Commodore Beverly Sams at: BUSINESS CARD ADVERTISEMENTS Members with businesses can advertise in the WYC Newsletter for 11 months at $25.00 a year. If your business would be interested in submitting a business card advertisement please submit in jpeg format and to Beverly Sams at bsams@eshores.com. Send check payable to Westlake Yachting Club, P.O. Box 3003, Lorain, OH Card will not be put in newsletter until payment received. FOR SALE If you have items for sale, let the newsletter editor know before the 20 th of the month. If items have been sold, please let the newsletter editor know. Parade of Lights! WESTLAKE YACHTING CLUB AND LORAIN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL INVITES YOU TO JOIN US JUNE 28, 2008 (this event is open to all boaters) Where: Lorain International Festival (on the Black River) When: June 28, 2008 Parade will start at 09:15 pm. Time: Line up for Parade at 8:30pm (outer basin) North of Lakeside Marina. Applications can be picked up at Spitzer Lakeside & Riverside Marina s, WYC Wheelhouse after June 1, 2008 or down load from WYC Website at Contact person: R/C Mike Pollock REARCOMMODOREWESTLAKEYACHTINGCLUB.COM To participate and be judged in the Parade for prizes, you must turn in an application or be disqualified. Don t have a boat? Unable to participate? No Problem! Watch the Parade from the Festival at the Landings! Come and join the fun. The International Festival features foods from around the world.

6 WESTLAKE YACHT CLUB Huron Boat Basin Marina HURON, OHIO JUNE 13-14, 2008 Come one and all to a wonderful weekend of good food, good friends and a great time at the OLDIES FEST. Fifteen (15) docks have been reserved for the W.Y.C. Huron Cruise. Members planning to make this trip must return this application with a deposit of $ Since the host marina requires the following information, all applications must be completely filled out. NAME OF VESSEL REGISTRATION CAPTAIN # ON BOARD ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER LENGTH BEAM DRAFT DEPATURE TIME (home) MAKE OF BOAT SAIL/POWER ADDRESS RESERVE YOUR DOCK BY RETURNING THIS FORM AND A $25.00 DEPOSIT, (SINGLE CHECK PER CRUISE PLEASE) PAYABLE TO THE WESTLAKE YACHTING CLUB, TO THE FLEET CAPTAIN. Fleet Captain Roger Kubera 800 Bradley Road Westlake, Ohio Phone: This $25.00 deposit will hold your dock at the cruise marina. During the cruise weekend your deposit will be returned to you. If you have paid and cannot make it, it is your responsibility to contact me personally, or if I cannot be reached, to call the cruise marina to cancel. No applications will be accepted and no money will be returned for cancellations after June 1, 2008.

7 W Y C s Calendar of Events for 2008 May 11 May 14 May 14 May 26 May 26 June 11 June June 21 June June 28 July 4 July 5 July 9 July July 26 August 2 August 9 August 13 August September 10 September September 20 October 8 October 8 October 31 November 1 & 2 November 12 December 5-7 December 13 May Mother s Day Buffet, Mom s meal free & a flower 9:00 AM-1:00 PM WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 6:30 P.M. WYC General Membership Meeting Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. WYC Wheelhouse Open for Memorial Day See Specials GCBA Memorial Day Services at the USS COD June WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. WYC Cruise to Huron WYC Steak Fry Lorain International Festival WYC & Lorain International Parade of Lights July Lorain Port Authority Fireworks WYC 4th Annual Dingy Poker Race WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. WYC Cruise to Kelly s Spitzer Riverside Dock Party August Spitzer Lakeside Dock Party WYC Jimmy Buffet Night WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. WYC Cruise to Cedar Point September WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. Cedar Point Boat Show WYC Clam Bake & Silent Auction October WYC Trustees Meeting Wheelhouse 6:30 P.M. WYC General Membership Meeting (Elections) Wheelhouse 7:30 P.M. Wheelhouse Halloween Party November Wheelhouse Closing Date, Cleanup & Winterized for the Season WYC Trustees Meeting location TBA 7:30 P.M. December I-LYA Fall Meeting at Westlake Holiday Inn WYC Trustees Meeting & Christmas Party location TBA 7:30 P.M.

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