FEBRUARY 2012

www.dyc.com

M ONTHLY PUBLICATION O F THE DETROIT YACHT CLUB

EVENTS

Detroi t Yacht Club Mission Statement

We are an historic private yacht Club ded-icated to providing a variety of outstandingdining, social, recreational, and boating pro-grams for our members, families, andguests.

February4 Winter Festival5 Super Bowl Party14 Valentine’s Dinner11-19 Cobo Boat Show25 Signature Night25 DYC Metro Curling

MarchLobster Fridays1-6 Florida Rendezvous17 St. Patrick’s Day22 Euchre Night24 MARCH MADNESS PARTY29 DYC Wine Society

April7 Easter Egg Hunt8 Easter Sunday Brunch14 Garden Club Cooking Class15 Harbor Opening Party27 Gold Cup Fundraiser29 Summer Program Sign-up

For more Dates See on Page 4

Volume 102 Number 15

Signature NightSaturday, February 25

In the Grill RestaurantStrolling Dinner $25++

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmCrab Cakes

Beef Tenderloin and more of Chef Ken’s Signature items

Live Entertainment8:00 - 11:00 pm

Dal Bouey

Dinner for (2) with Bottle of Wine $100 Select from special Valentine’s menu

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Tuesday, February 14thIn The Grill Restaurant

Regular Menu Available

Regular Menu Available

FROM THE COMMODORECOM. BRYAN BARLOW

DYC FOUNDATION UPDATEMARK LIFTER, PRESIDENT

We anticipate that 2012 will mark the operational launch of our Detroit Yacht Club Foundation. While a considerable amount of preparatorywork was done in latter half of 2011 and will continue early this year, we continue to await IRS approval of our 501(c)(3) status so that contribu-tions, gifts and bequests will enjoy tax-deductible status. Based on the IRS backlog of applications, our best guess is that we are about threemonths away from their review. So even though the Foundation Trustees (Ed Theisen, Jr., John Savage, Robin Heller, Paul Krietsch, SeanMurphy and myself) and our Advisory Board members are ready to start the engine, throw off the lines and depart the dock, our departure -- tocontinue the metaphor - needs to wait a bit longer.

In the meantime, our Advisory Board and volunteers have organized into four committees (Fund Development, Finance and Investments,Historic Preservation, Communications and Marketing) and continue to make progress in several important areas. Examples are the develop-ment of a Foundation mission statement, conceptual design of the DYCF website, drafting of a preliminary investment policy, inquiries to the Stateof Michigan on grant possibilities, and progress on formalization of content for educational tours of the Clubhouse. A Communications Plan hasbeen prepared and volunteers are stepping forward to help with development of the Foundation's logo.

After reviewing the Communications and Marketing Committee's recommendation for our mission statement and considering additional inputfrom our Advisory Board members and volunteers, the Trustees approved the following DYCF Mission Statement:

Other news items: Recently-elected DYC Board member Ron Gmeiner has been appointed by Com. Bryan Barlow as the DYC Board's liai-son to the Foundation's Advisory Board. Ron was an active member of the Advisory Board last year. David Lilly, Chair of the Communicationsand Marketing Committee, was named to the Advisory Board by the Foundation Trustees.

While establishing the Foundation is a significant effort which, at least for now, requires a fair amount of patience, it has great potential to pro-vide additional financial resources needed to preserve, restore and protect the great clubhouse now commemorated in our recently-installed his-toric plaque (remember to take a look at it if you haven't yet). When the Foundation is ready to accept donations and gifts, each DYC memberwill have an opportunity to help assure on a tax-advantaged basis that our wonderful facility will remain the treasure that it is for current and futuregenerations of members. 3

It is the mission of the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation to support the preservationof the historic DYC clubhouse and to facilitate educational opportunities that celebrate the historic nature of the Detroit Yacht Club.

It is late January and as I write this article, there is no snow on the ground. It almost feels warm enough to beearly spring boating weather. The holiday season has come and gone and the Christmas decorations and lightsare all boxed up and put away in the attic for another season. Thank you to Committee Chair, Erica Gray and tothe many, many volunteers who donated their time at the De-decorating party and made the work go smoothlyand quickly this year.

The 2012 DYC Officers' Ball was absolutely beautiful once again and continues to uphold its honorary title asthe best Yacht Club Officers Ball on all of the Great Lakes. A fun time was enjoyed by all who attended. PC TimColtman was the emcee and did a terrific job. Thanks to Executive Chef Ken and his culinary crew, dinner wastruly outstanding. A well deserved thank you also goes out to Crystal Moses, our Banquet Director, for the out-standing dining services. There was an assortment of fun music for members and guests of all ages 18 to 80,and everyone danced the night away to the music of Steve King and the Dittilies. Thank you to our CateringDirector Jennifer McDonnell and Catering Manager Carly Roberts-Borgula for all of their support in making thisevent such a success. I would like to extend a very special thank you to First Lady Linda for all of her time, effortand special attention to detail that she put forth for this year's Officers Ball, making it a truly memorable eveningfor everyone.

Vice Commodore Scott Allen has been very hard at work replacing showers, installing new tile and plumbingfixtures and assuring a steady flow of hot water in the ladies' locker room. Member Greg Huskin and Commodore Allen have been doing themajority of the tile work themselves in the evenings after work and on Saturdays and Sundays. The mystery of why there was never any hot waterin the ladies' locker room has been permanently solved and fixed as well. The adjacent sitting area by the ladies' sauna will also get a face liftwith a new granite counter top, vanity mirror lighting, new suspended ceiling, recessed lighting and possibly new carpet depending on the remain-ing funds. These projects were made possible by several fund raising efforts including very gracious donations by the First Ladies Club and byFirst Lady Daryl Dawes herself.

Another much needed and long overdue project was the cosmetic updating of the coat check room off of the main lobby. DYC SeagullsPresident, Mary Ellen McIntyre and her group took on this project and funded new carpeting in the entire coat check room, the hallway to theback offices and the adjacent ladies' sitting area. What a noticeable improvement. It really looks great. First Lady Linda Barlow helped finish offthe project by donating a new granite counter top for the coat check room to replace the old, damaged Formica top. Thank you, Rich Booms andBooms Stone Company for the discounted granite. Also, thank you to Joann Leo, Decorating Committee chair person, for all of her hard workand time spent on both of these projects. If you have an opportunity, please check out the progress in the ladies' locker room and the coat checkroom and see how nice these improvements are. All donations from member Craig Lamm's 87' Burger Yacht cocktail and hors d'oeuvres ride, onthe upcoming DYC Florida trip in Ft. Lauderdale, will go towards a specific ladies' locker room project as well.

There are several fun events planned every weekend in the month of February and March, so check your Main Sheet publication and read theweekly DYC eblasts. Winterfest is Saturday, February 4th. Mark your calendars and pray for cold weather so the kids can skate on the new icerink in Starlight Circle and ice fish in the lagoon. Remember the popular Lobsterfest? It's coming back in March. See you at the DYC.

Sincerely,Bryan Barlow Commodore

Club HoursMonths of

February & March2012

EventEvents for 201s for 2011 - 20121 - 2012

16 Detroit Yacht Club Classic Boat Regatta

17 Father’s Day BrunchAntique Car & Boat ShowCraft Show

23 Crawford Armstrong Outing ?? International Freedom

Festival FireworksJuly4 July 4th Pool Games 4 Cardboard Raft Races13-15 Hydroplane Races27 Last Day of CampAugust4 Voyageurs Wine Tasting 5 Dock Breakfast -Fleet Review -

Craft Show10 Jr. Venetian Night11 Venetian NightSeptember3 Club open for the Holiday -Labor Day6 “Man of the Day” Reception8 Sweepstakes RegattaOctoberTBD Oktoberfest11-14 Frost Bite Rendezvous27 Fallfest - Hay Ride

2012February4 Winterfest5 Super Bowl Party11-19 Cobo Boat Show 14 Valentine’s Dinner15 DRYA Demystifyins Ratings22 Euchre Night25 Signature Night25 Metro Club CurlingMarchFridays Lobster Night1-6 Florida Rendezvous17 St. Patrick’s Day22 Euchre Night24 March Madness Party29 DYC Wine SocietyApril7 Easter Egg Hunt8 Easter Sunday Buffet14 Garden Club Cooking Class15 Harbor Opening Party27 Gold Cup Fundraiser29 Summer Program Sign-upMay5 Kentucky Derby Gala11 Voyageurs at the Players Theater 12 Clean - up Day 13 Mother’s Day Brunch20 Crawford Armstrong Auction26 Memorial Regatta28 Memorial Day ServicesJune1-3 Grand Prix3 Summer Program begins

TENTATIVE DYC CALENDARfor 2012

More Dates and Events will be addedThank you, Margaret (313) 824-1200 x 232

* date not confirmed

FOOD & BEVERAGETuesday - Thursday

Grill Bar Hours 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Bar Dining ~ Special Menu4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday- Saturday Grill Dining Room

5:00 pm - 9:00 pmGrill Bar Hours 11:30 am - Midnight

Bar Dining ~ Special Menu11:30 am - 9:00 pm

SundayGrill Dining Room A La Carte Breakfast

10:30 am - 2:00 pmChicken Dinner1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Grill Bar Hours 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

Bar Dining ~ Special Menu11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Monday - SundayIndoor Pool Open

Hot Tub OpenSauna Open

Raquetball Courts OpenFitness Center Open

Office HoursMonday - Friday

Open 9-5 pm

Reception CounterMonday - Tuesday ~ Closed

Wednesday - Thursday ~ 3 -8 pm Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 8 pm

Sunday 11 am - 5 pm4

The Crawford-Armstrong Handicapped Association (CAHA) has hosted two majorevents at the DYC for the past 34 years. These events benefit more than 800 physi-cally & mentally challenged adults from Metro Detroit Area group homes each year.These two events are a fundraiser held each spring (Butterfly Sunday) and in June, aday filled with boat rides, picnic, music, clowns and much more (Fun Day in the Sun).

Butterfly Sunday is held May 20th and offers a silent auction and hourly raffles toraise the funds needed for hosting Fun Day in June. Your donations of auction itemswill help ensure a successful fundraiser.

Fun Day in the Sun is on June 23 and is devoted to providing a day filled withboat rides, a picnic, clowns and much more to give our guests (from the group homes)a special day just for their enjoyment. Volunteers are needed to assist the CAHAmembers to serve food, assist with life jackets, and guiding groups to the boats. It isa touching experience for everyone.

Our commitment to give back to the community in this way by hosting ButterflySunday and Fun Day has not only brought great satisfaction to all involved but hasgiven endless delight to our physically & mentally challenged guests.

For information on how you can become involved, please become a member ofCAHA, donate money or auction items, or volunteer your time, or do all three. Weappreciate all of your support..

Please contactCAHA Chairman, Com. Leonard Maisner lmaisner@sbcglobal.net or(313) 410-2843

You can also visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crawford-Armstrong-Handicapped-Association-CAHA/112367978848569 for more information.

CRAWFORD-ARMSTRONG HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERPAUL HUGHES

FROM THE SECRETARYJAMES GIERLACH

Wow. February already. Goodnews from January:

Grinch Day (holiday de-decorat-ing) was a smashing success andwas completed in near record time.Thanks to all that participated.Many people spent time at the clubin January, justifying the hours ofoperation and supporting the manyevents and activities we have tooffer.

The Officer's Ball was extremelywell done and well attended. The staff and all involved did afantastic job orchestrating this magnificent event.

The ladies' locker room and coat check areas are undergo-ing a beautiful transformation. Thank you to Sea Gulls, LindaBarlow, Commodore Allen and Greg Huskin.Engineering and construction specifications are under way forthe new grand staircase from the Boardwalk to the second floorveranda. We will be pursuing contractor bids in the near future.Our catering department's Auto Show business was a smash-ing success (and profitable too). Great job, everyone.

Our membership count is higher than this time last year.The Hydroplane Fundraising Event Committee has had two

meetings, and is well on their way to staging another wildly suc-cessful event.

The Board approved a proposal for DYC to host a classic sail boat regatta on Saturday June 16. Details to follow.Commodore Hommel organized a charter fishing day/tourna-ment for this year's club trip to Ft. Lauderdale. This is sure tobe a winner.

The ice rink in Starlight Circle is getting some use. We justneed a little more snow for the fort.

Winterfest is on Saturday, February 4th, Super Bowl Sundayis February 5th and the Cobo Boat Show is February 11th thru19th. We will have Signature Night with Chef Ken's best cre-ations and Dal Bouey for your listening pleasure on SaturdayFebruary 25th.

Bad news from January: None to report.Come on Spring!

WINE SOCIETYJoin your DYC friends as you enjoy wine! Your annual mem-

bership of $10 per person, $20 per couple includes.Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food

...and friendship at the DYC! Contact: Jennifer McDonnell

(313) 824-2788catering@dyc.com

2012 WINE TASTING DATES

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Only two months untilSpring, and we are headinginto a busy season with greatmomentum. The Club hasbeen busier than usual thiswinter, and we appreciate allof you very much for comingdown during these coldmonths. The staff and man-agement have been very busywith auto show and off-sitecatering events in January,and this has kept the staffconsistent, engaged andproud.

As for the management team, I feel compelled to report that ourCFO; Marty Agnello was swooped away to another organizationand has left the club from a full time basis. Marty made a toughdecision moving to another opportunity that simply works betterfor his family life. Marty gave me plenty of notice and leaves withthe utmost professional manner that could be expected. I amhappy to report that during this transition period, Marty will con-tinue to support us on a part time basis as needed and has com-mitted to helping us with anything we need in the interim. I wantto thank Marty for all his hard work in rebuilding our accountingdepartment.

Our search for a qualified CFO has gone quite well so far withmuch competition for the position and I am happy to report I amconfident in filling the position soon. If you have specific ques-tions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me personally to dis-cuss.

If you have not checked out the many different promotions inthe bar and grill, you are missing some great opportunities suchas Wine and Dine for Two, burger and beer night, and RedWings jersey night. We have seen a fantastic response on thesenights in what normally is a very slow time. Get down to the cluband support us as we are a 12 month operating club - whichmost cannot boast. Don't forget, Winterfest will be bigger thanever - February 4th - all day.

See you at the club, Paul

Pass the Word to Your Friends The Video of

Detroit Yacht Club is HERE!http://www.vimeo.com/16490554

Look For theWeekly

Wine Features

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VOYAGEURSMIDGE SAVAGE

GARDEN CLUBPAM MALONEY

Bulbs and WarmWinter WeatherConcerned about the bulbs that

you planted this Fall when they began to sprout in lateDecember and early January? You are not alone. In a recentcall to Flower Power, the company we use for the GardenClub Bulb sale, we were told that the three-inch sprouts woulddie back and grow again in the Spring. But some plants, likethe Tall Dutch Irises would benefit from a layer of mulch toprotect them until Spring. Flower Power is located inBurlington, Vermont and they are experiencing the sameweather we are, including very little snow, at least at the timethis article was written.

Coming in April4th Garden Club Cookery Class

Save the date: Saturday, April 14th from 10 am to 2 pm As in the past, we will include

cooking demonstrations, tastings,lunch, a cookbook of the day'srecipes, door prizes, a boutique ofgoodies, a raffle and our usualsilent auction. More informationwill be provided on a poster in theBlue Hallway closer to the event.We are looking forward to havingChef Ken demonstrate a few tastydishes and prepare us a wonderful lunch. Registration willbegin in March. Remember all profits from this will be usedfor DYC Gardens.

We will not have a Garden Club meeting in February.We will resume our regular meeting schedule in March,

the third Tuesday of the month, March 20th.

MARCH MADNESS PARTYSAVE THE DATE TO HAVE A WHOLE

LOT OF FUN!!Saturday, March 24

8:00 pm in The BallroomHors d’oeuvres & Cover 15++

Snappy Casual

Featuring the Band “Purdy Good”

FLYING SCOTSKELLI MURPHY

Most clubs don't provide an opportunity for you to enjoy sailingwithout owning a boat. You're lucky - DYC does! DYC FlyingScots Club manages a fleet of ten Club-owned sailboats that areused for instruction, racing or just plain day-sailing. DYC mem-bers holding sailing cards (most of whom attained them duringour sailing classes) may use the boats for pleasure sailing as wellas for organized racing events on the Club, local, regional andeven national levels. DYC's Flying Scot program is completelyvolunteer-run and includes everything from boat and equipmentmaintenance to instructors and racing event organizers.

This year's boat launch is scheduled for Saturday, March 31 andspring series racing set for the following Saturday and Saturdaysthroughout April. By May, our sailing instruction program beginsand racing events are in full swing. We sail all summer and fall,with DYC and river championship races in September and fallseries racing in October.

If you're interested in additional information, please sign up forour e-mail newsletter by visiting our website at www.dycfly-ingscots.org. You can e-mail us at dycflyingscots@gmail.com orcall Chair Connie Allen at (313) 259-4837 or Kelli Murphy at(248) 506-8490 with questions.

Up Next: Join us as we have our ownPrivate Tasting at the

Old World Olive Press at 6:30 PMMonday February 27, 2012 at 467 Forest, Plymouth, MI.

We will be treated to substantial tastings of food prepared witha wide variety of balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils. Ina candlelit setting with beer and wine we will learn how to usethese products in everyday cooking, how best to pair them withingredients, take home recipes and have a great time exploringthe array of oils, vinegars, and tasty foods. Cost $20 (includesfood, tastings and beer and wine). Make your reservations soon(on-line or contact Midge) -space is limited.

Next Meeting- February 8, 2012 7PM in Port HavenSave the date- Friday, May 11 is the Players Spring Evening Event.

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AROUND AND ABOUT THE DYCHOLIDAY UNDECORATING

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DETROIT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION CHARITY PREVIEW NIGHT AT COBO CENTER

UGLY SWEATER DYC KIDS USING THE NEW ICE RINK

UPCOMING EVENTS

Are you ready for someWater Basketball???

SEASEA SERPENTSSERPENTS“Water Basketball”TTuesdaysuesdays

Meet in the Bar between6:30 & 7:00 pm

All levels and all ages of players welcome !!Questions ~ Call Pete Dryovage at (734)564-2384

DYC Sea Gulls present

EUCHRE NIGHTEUCHRE NIGHTWednesday, February 22Wednesday, February 22

7:00 pm7:00 pmYou may sign-up at the DYC Reception Counter or

contact Catherine Nierle for details at (313) 567-2571 or cnierle@comcast.net

Come to theClub on Fridays

in Februaryand try your

luck at the DYCLottery

DYC Winter Lottery Win ???$ Instantly

StartingFriday, February 3, 2012 and each Friday in February we are going to be

drawing a winner for the DYC Winter Lottery. All members will automat-

ically be entered at no cost and must be present to win. Drawings will

be held around 7:30 pm each of the Fridays. We will also have door prize

drawings for those who show up. If no winner is present the lottery will

continue to grow.

For more information Contact Jack Lyon (313) 824-1200 x 233

DYC HANDBALL &RACQUETBALL CLUB

TUESDAYNIGHTS

at 7:00 pmWorkout League

Please email me for more info on upcoming leagues and eventsTroy Brownrigg 248-421-9876

tbrownrigg@brownrigg.com

“Wine and Dine Dinner for Two”Fridays & Saturdays in February

Receive a Bottle of Wine and a Four Course Meal Two for $60.00++

Choose A Bottle of Wine :Coppola Director’s Cut 2009 ZinfandelChateau St Michelle “ Indian Wells” 2009 CabernetRutherford Ranch 2008 MerlotSilverado 2009 Sauvignon BlancCrossings 2008 Unoaked ChardonnayCa Montini 2008 Pinot Gregio

Choose One Appetizer Each:DYC Crab Cake Pork Pot StickersSeafood Au-Gratin with CrustiniBacon Wrapped Shrimp with

Creole Mustard Drizzle

Choose One Salad Each: Choice of Garden or Caesar

Choose One Entree Each:Marinated and Grilled Lamb Porterhouse Chops (3)Petit 6 oz Filet Steak Au Poive Chicken Imperial Catch of the Day

Choose One Shared Dessert:New Orleans Bread Pudding with Praline Amaretto SauceWarm Michigan Apple Cobbler ala Mode

Please Make Reservations with the Grill Restaurant (313) 824-11200 x 282

METRO CLUB

Join your fellow DYC’ers and their guests after the boat show for an “ECLECTIC” night at one of Detroit’s

best kept secrets Saturday, February, 18th at 8:30pm

D’MONGO’S SPEAKEASY1439 GRISWOLD STREET

DETROIT, MI 48226

Please contact: DAVID ALLER(586) 883-3022 ~ david.aller@gm.com10

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT ON THE MOVEJACK LYON

Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pm

You must be 18 years old to use equipment.

FITNESS ROOM

All DYC Members,Please remember that per our House Rules Section

2-b Guests are not allowed to use the Club facilitiesmore than four times per year. If your guests areenjoying the privileges of our Club and its many ameni-ties, please, have them contact General Manager PaulHughes or our Membership Director Jack Lyon (313)824-1200 ext. 233 to apply for a membership to ourhistoric Detroit Yacht Club. With membership to ourClub, they can continue to use our entire facility andhelp create another 143 years of history. Thank You, DYC House Committee

GUESTS HOUSE RULES

EIGHT BELLS

Mr. Arthur W. Kletzka(Former DYC Member)

Friday, September 16, 2011

Monday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Adult swimmers with a buddy or group arewelcome to Swim (without a lifeguard)

8 am -10 pm. You will need to sign a releaseform before using the Pool during this time

period.Forms available at the Front Gate or

Reception Counter.

POOL HOURS

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The Membership Committee would like toWelcome the following new members to the

Detroit Yacht Club.

ActiveRobert & Janet Dege

David & Orian NeumannVernon Taylor & Lawanda Ford

Charlie & Nicole Westfall

Active Boating Amy McMichael

Robert Troup & Cheryl Tower

lntermediateWilliam Bryan

Gwen Meyer & Alex Howbert

Non ResidentMary Ann Doyle

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

The new committees of the Retentionand Ambassador committees will nowmeet in separate committees, eachwith a more detailed focus on theirrespective agendas.

Ambassador Committee: A commit-tee dedicated to new and current mem-bers alike to ensure that each newmember is properly acclimated to theClub, and that current members get thebest overall value for their membership.

Retention Committee: A committeededicated to the retention of the DYCmembership by identifying and creatingsolutions for membership concerns andcontinuing to keeping membersengaged at the Club.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2012, with theAmbassador meeting at 7:00 pm and Retention meeting at 6:15 pm.Anyone interested in taking part in one or both of these committees,please contact Jack Lyon in the membership department. membership@dyc.com or (313) 824-1200 x 233.

Meeting Times ~ February 23Retention 6:15 pm

Ambassador 7:00 pm

Everyone is welcome to join the committees with a commitment to participate.

Detroit Yacht Club will be having a display at the

Cobo Hall Cobo Hall Boat ShowBoat Show

February 1February 111thth - 19- 19thth

Anyone interested in helping at our booth contact: Dawn Fedell (734) 429-0887

Margaret Gmeiner (313) 824 -1200 x 232Jack Lyon ( 313) 824-1200 x 233

DOCKLINE

A Message From Your Harbor Improvement Committee

February is a great month tostart thinking about the

upcoming season

Tell your friends about DYC

Docks are available

Spring is near

Harbor Opens Harbor Opens April 15April 15Please Share With Us Any Thoughts You May Have On How We

Can Improve Our Service, Store, And Harbor

Members Of The Harbor Operation & Store Committee:

Chair-Commodore Bill Farmer, General Manager Paul Hughes,Asst General Manager Bill Bowman, Past Fleet Captain Al Brata,

Past Trustee Bill McIntyre and Harbor Master Ross Bissel

DYC THE PLACE TO BE

““FFrriieedd CChhiicckkeenn DDiinnnneerr aanndd SSaallaadd BBaarr NNiigghhtt”” aatt tthhee DDYYCC

EEvveerryy SSuunnddaayy iinn FFeebbrruuaarryyffrroomm 11 ppmm - 88 ppmm!!AAdduullttss - $$1100 bbuucckkss

KKiiddss uunnddeerr 1122 - $$77 bbuucckkss

Salad Bar with all the FixingsSouthern Fried Chicken

Chef Ken’s Specialty BBQ weekly specialFamous Mac n Cheese

Mashed Potatoes with GravyFresh Local Seasonal Vegetable

Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Hot Fudge andWhipped Cream

Regular Menu Also Available

ROD & GUN CLUBBILL & COM. DON

Trap shooting atBayview Yacht Clubis one of the high-lights of the Rod &Gun Club's winterseason.Bayv iewwelcomes all DYCshooters on the fol-l ow ing da tes :Saturday, February

4th, 11th, 18th - with the shoot-off competition to be held onFebruary 25th. Clays are launched continuously between1:00 and 5:00pm. The charge is $14.50 per set whichincludes 25 clays and a box of 12 or 20 gauge steel shotshells. Drinks & food are also available, with Visa/MC theaccepted form of payment. We would like to extend a specialnote of thanks to Com. Bill Lynch, Rear Com. Fred Carr andMary Rachwal for serving as our DYC/BYC liaisons - theirongoing work on our behalf is always appreciated.

We would also like to recognize the generosity and hardwork of Brad Ballard as he once again organized an amazingsnowmobiling trip at his U. P. lodge. Over a dozen snow lov-ing Rod & Gun Club members explored the trails of the UpperPeninsula - four days of outdoor adventure with eveningswarmed by a blazing fire and the gathering of good friends.

'Hope to see you at the Winterfest!!!!Com. Don Baker & Bill Schrader

America's Boating Class (Basic Boating)

including ChartSmartFebruary - 22 February - 29March - 7March - 14March - 21March - 28April - 4 April - 11

SeamanshipApril - 11April - 18April - 25May - 2May - 9May - 16May - 23May - 30June - 6

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DETROIT POWER SQUADRON6:45 PM

February - March 31st

Frequent DinerProgram

Order an entrée from the list of entrées inthe Grill and

receive a free entrée after your tenth Entrée.

Ask your server for a punchcard so we can

keep track of your entrées.

DYC LobstDYC Lobster Fer Festest(Please call ahead with reservation and your lobster order,

otherwise, first come, first served!)

FFridariday Niy Nigghthtssduring the entire month of March 1.5 pound Whole Maine Lobster

Dinner ~ Market price

Fresh, 1.5 Pound Whole Maine Lobster with Warm Butter and LemonIncludes: Coleslaw, Redskins, Corn on the cob, Biscuits and Rolls

A t ten t ion Lo bs te r L ove rs ! !

WEDN E SDAYSBURG E R & A B E E R

Any Famous DYC 10oz. burger

with any draft beer

$10

Skating Under the StarsWe now have our own

Skating Rinkin Starlight Circle

Check your email blast forspecial events

at the NEW RINK

WeatherPermitting

We will have:• Hot Chocolate• Spiced Wine• Activities for the whole family

Wednesday’s GamWednesday’s Game Daye Day6:30 pm in the Grill Bar

Simulated SailingIndoor BowlingGame Board

BingoWii Games

Scrabbleand more.

We will post these event in the weekly Eblast

St.St.Patrick’sPatrick’s

DaDa y y Chef Ken and his culinary

staff are preparing traditional

Irish fare.

Come join the funand enjoy

corned beef andcabbage.

SAtSAturdaurda yy,,March 17March 17 thth

served from 6:00 - 9:30 pm Irish Music, 7:00 pm

Please make your reservation at (313) 824-120014

The Metro Club Presents:

The 3rd Annual DYCCurling BonspielSaturday,

February 25th10am

Detroit Curling Club in Ferndale, MIEquipment & instruction included

Please check dyc.com for more details

DYC BOATERS & FISHERMANDEEP SEA FISHING IN FORT LAUDERDALE

As part of the DYC Winter Rendezvous, March 1st to March 6th, we are planning a deepsea fishing trip for March 2 - about 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We have four boats lined up and eachboat can take up to six fishermen. Boats are in the 45' to 53' range with proven equipment andcapability. We will be fishing for Sailfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, Dolphin, Shark, Marlin, Tuna andKingfish, depending on what is hitting at that time and the recommendations of the Captains.The nice thing about deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale is you do not have to go very far offshore to find deep water and fishwandering out of the Gulf Stream.

If there is interest, I would like to organize a tournament where we each contribute $50 to a pool and award cash prizesfor most fish, largest fish, most exotic fish, etc. Maybe three prizes. Commodore Bryan will present these awards at the LYCdinner that evening.

Cost will not exceed $150 per person, plus whatever is decided on a tournament. This includesbeer and a sandwich. If there is a refund, it will be small and it is suggested it go to the Ladies LockerRoom fund.

The fishing is good right now and by March the sharks will be running and the sailfish are still here. EarlyMarch is still well within the high season, so boats will be booked weeks

ahead of time, which requires a deposit. • To confirm a spot, send me a check for $150 as soon as possible• If you are not sure but inclined to want to go, let me know that also

My address is: Bob Hommel, 1301 River Reach 319, Fort Lauderdale FL. 33315Phone: 313 506 7883Email: bobhommel@aol.com

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Take a Ride on Shepsl "X"87' Burger Motor Yacht ~ Saturday, March 3rd

DYC member and Shepsl "X" owner Craig Lamm has graciously offeredto take DYC members out for a sunset cruise aboard his personal yacht. At87' feet long Shepsl "X" has crew of five. Our luxury ride along the FortLauderdale Inter coastal waterway includes complimentary Hors d 'Oeuvresand cocktails. A $100 per person donation is requested and all proceeds willgo towards a new Ladies Locker Room project. Space is limited to 50 per-sons. Please RSVP now on line at www.dyc.com to ensure your space or callMargaret Gmeiner to make your RSVP at (313) 824-1200 x 232. Everyonehad a fantastic afternoon last year and our host, DYC member Craig Lamm,promises the same funtime again this year. Don't miss the boat! Shepsl "X", Saturday March 3rd.

FlFlorida Torida TripripMMarch 1arch 1 stst - M- March 6arch 6 thth

Enjoy a Round of GOLFAt the Hillcrest Golf &

Country Club

We have secured tee times for ourDYC golfers at the Hillcrest Golf &Country Club just a short distancefrom the Marriott Harbor BeachResort.

The cost is only $69 on Saturdaymorning or $64 on Monday.

Those who wish to golf should con-tact DYC member Stan Majewski at(248) 561-7277 for tee times andmore details.

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4th Annual WinterfestAll All Activities WActivities Weather Permittingeather Permitting

Saturday, February 4th

10:00 - 110:00 - 11:30 am - Continent1:30 am - Continental Breakfast $5al Breakfast $5++++

111:30 am - 8:00 pm - Chef Ken’1:30 am - 8:00 pm - Chef Ken’s Fried Chicken Bufs Fried Chicken Buffet $10fet $10++++

•••Kids Sailing 10:00 am ~- 12:30 pm ((INDOOR POOL))•• Adult Sailing 1:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm (( INDOORINDOOR POOLPOOL))•• Ice Skating 11:00 am ~ Dusk

Bring your Skates

••• Ice Fishing 10:00 am ~ Dusk

•• Snowman Building Noon ~ Dusk•• Cross Country Skiing Noon ~ Dusk

Bring your Skies

•• Turkey Bowling 11:00 am ~ Dusk

Come to the Club Come to the Club and enjoy the winter activitiesand enjoy the winter activities

HOCKEYHOCKEY TIMETIME AATT DYCDYCGames listed are home games - 2012

Wed, Feb 8th ~ Edmonton 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Fri, Feb 10th ~ Anaheim 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena

* Sun, Feb 12th ~ Philadelphia 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Tue, Feb 14th ~ Dallas 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Fri, Feb 17th ~ Nashville 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena

* Sun, Feb 19th ~ San Jose 12:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Thu, Feb 23rd ~ Vancouver 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Sat, Feb 25th ~ Colorado 07:00 PM Joe Louis Arena Fri, Mar 2nd ~ Minnesota 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena

* Sun, Mar 4th ~ Chicago 04:00 PM Joe Louis Arena Fri, Mar 9th ~ Los Angeles 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena

* Sat, Mar 24th ~ Carolina 07:00 PM Joe Louis Arena Fri, Mar 30th ~ Nashville 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena Sun, Apr 1st ~ Florida 04:00 PM Joe Louis Arena

*Thu, Apr 5th, 2012 New Jersey 07:30 PM Joe Louis Arena

Sat, Apr 7th ~ Chicago 04:00 PM Joe Louis Arena

All Times EST

*Jersey Nights

Attention AllMembers

heading to somewhere warm!The DYC Boatique is offering a sale of 20% off most of our summer wear to get youready for golfing, boating or relaxing on your

vacation! Stop in and see what we have!

Please note our winter hours:Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays Open Wed. - Thur. 3:00 - 8:00 pm

Fri.- Sat. - 11:30 am - 8:00 pmSunday - 11 am - 5:00 pm

20%

Business Card b/w $ 200 3 w X 2 h1/4 page b/w $ 300 3 3/4 w X 4 3/4 h 1/2 page b/w $ 550 7 5/8 w X 5 1/2 hFull page b/w $ 650 7 3/8 w X 10 h Page inside cover Color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 hFull page inside back cover color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 hBackpage Color $ 1,250 8 1/2 w X 11 h To place Ad call Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 824-1200 ext. 232.

Please Submit Camera-ready art to Bob Andrews at:Wholesale Bindery, Inc.P.O Box 46675 Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046e-mail wholesalebind@aol.com

Ad must be Camera-ready. ‘If we prepare the ad, Wholesale Bindery will charge accordingly’

Any Questions please call Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 824-1200 ext. 232

The Official Member Directory andHarbor Registry 2011

for the Detroit Yacht Club.By appearing in the MainSheet you receive 12 months of

exposure to prime prospects for one LOW rate.

World Class Ice Carver; SteveBerkshire; from Traverse City, MI

www.ice-impressions.com

Carving on-site at the DYC forWinterfest 2012

1pm-4pm

Get your picture taken in the firstever DYC ICE THRONE

on the grill patio.