High Tide December 2018

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• Installation Dinner

• Event Calendar

• Celebrators

• Installation Sign Up

• Hall Upgrade

101 Marshall Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Photo of the Month

Trying out the new smoking area

2018 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Bryan Gahan VICE COMMODORE Ryan Rybka REAR COMMODORE Ron Ilk CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Jayne Wisniewski TREASURER Mary Karwacki

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Paige Hans

FLEET CAPTAIN Mike Herington

BOARD MEMBERS

Tom Billingsley Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski John Erickson Randy Kempowski

2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

BAR, HOUSE AND ENTERTAINMENT Paul Mozejewski (Bar Manager) Cheryl Rybka (House/Hall Managers) Tara Billingsly Kris Herington CRUISE TBD FINANCE Mike Gengler FLEET CAPTAIN Mike Herington GAS Paul Rozinski GROUNDS Harry Brunette HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HOUSE MAINTENANCE

John Erickson JUNIOR ADVISOR Ryan Rybka L.M.Y.A. Linda Daly & Jim Rothschadl MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING TBD MEMBERSHIP TBD PLANNING Tom Schulz AUDIT TBD LAUNCH AND HAUL OUT Bob Smith RULES AND BYLAWS Bryan Gahan

Hello,

The year is coming to end and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work.

If you look back, we accomplished quite a bit with the resources that we have. We

started the season with me all choked up at installation and now I’m certain you

just want me to stop talking. After that we moved on to a great “Pier Bidding” and

then into all the projects.

1) Updated the back-hall ceiling and lighting. This project included remov-

ing to abandoned air handling system in the back hall, moving all of the

lighting controls and a fresh coat of paint. We had a lot of bodies on this

project and I think it looks great.

2) Reconfigure and Update the Hall kitchen and Storage. This project even

looks better. It made the whole area more functional and plan to continue

with several more updates.

3) Replacement of the Decking on the front Deck. Well most of it is done

and we will finish it off in the spring.

4) Have made leaps and bounds on our Building Beautification project,

AKA Designated Smoking area. Notice who is smoking in this month’s

photo of the month.

5) Reconfigured the Liquor cabinet. We decided to do this as a step towards

cleaning out the basement. It just made sense to move some of the bar

consumables to this location.

6) Purchased a new Fork lift. Yes, the old Clark was just about done.

7) Made major steps in cleaning out and reorganizing the basement. The

hopes are to finish this up before putting the Christmas decorations away.

8) Purchased all of the equipment to update our Wi-Fi and internet, Point of

use sales equipment and our club computer systems. If you used any of

the old stuff at any time you would recognize why this is a great thing.

9) Freshened up the lady’s room.

10) Our financial group did wonders at cleaning up our books and I would

very much like to thank them. This is the type of work that truly does not

get any recognition and it is a huge part of running an organization like

this.

11) We are tirelessly working on ways to improve communication. Facebook

has been taking off, we are close on a new website. We changed the ap-

proach of the high tide by trying to honor our senior members.

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Commodore’s Comments

And after working on these projects we still managed to have plenty of fun, St. Patty’s dinner, Bless-

ing of the Fleet, Summer Picnic, Powder puff, Slip Shots, Steak night, Hang over Breakfast, The

Haase Country party, Trim a Tree, The children’s Christmas Party. I’m certain I missed a whole lot of

items.

The fishing group was also strong this year and while I remember not so long ago one of our strong-

est current fishermen was in fact the weakest link. Well he proved what practice can do and is going

to fill up the trophy this year. Congratulations Ron. I hear the plaque is being engraved as I type.

And then there is week days, we have our card guys playing cards a few days of the week, our new

Trivia night on Wednesdays and now back to Hors d'oeuvre night on the first Friday of the month.

Remember just because it’s not weekend doesn’t mean something isn’t going on. We also sometimes

watch football on Sunday’s as well.

While we did not improve the harbor electrical as intended I think we have a better understanding of

what it will take and are still moving forward in the planning. We finished the season with strong fi-

nancials and I’m certain the year we be filled with projects to meet our infrastructure needs for tomor-

row and into the future.

So that last thing I would like to say for the year is this. Sadly enough as our membership is growing

in age. Members are moving on to retirement, or just moving on with life in general. It is our respon-

sibility to keep the club moving forward with the highs and the lows. We need to continue to build the

personal relationships that will hopefully last a life time. As some of the key members retire we need

to back fill the enthusiasm that they have for this organization and continue on with their legacy of

hard work and dedication. Remember that this is your club, what you get out of it is in direct relation-

ship to your involvement. As always, if you are interested in a position on the board, a committee

chair, a committee member or just a person who likes to help occasionally. Please let me or any other

board member know, and we will get you in touch with the right people.

See you at the club,

Bryan Gahan SMYC Commodore (c) 906-369-4098 (e) smyccommodore@gmail.com

Commodore’s Comments

January 26th, 2019 Installation Dinner at Crowne Plaza Milw. Airport

Admission price is $40.00 per person until January 18th

The program will consist of

5:30--6:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner and Installation of Officers

8:00pm Dancing with Live Music by Drive With Horns

The Evening includes a drink before dinner, dinner, live music and

late night snacks This year’s dinner selections are the following:

Chicken Oscar-topped with asparagus, shrimp and hollandaise sauce, Blackened Mahi Mahi or Prime Rib of Beef

A house salad, Chef’s seasonal vegetables, warm rolls with butter, garlic mashed potatoes or rice, dessert and coffee are also included with your dinner selection.

Crowne Plaza Hotel 6401 S. 13th St. 414-764-5300

Mention SMYC for $99.00 Room Rate-book early!!!

Drawing will be held, after the first band break, for 1 night stay for 2 at a later date.

Additional Forms Can Be Found At The Club Or In The High Tide Newsletter. Forms and full payment of $40 per person must be received at the Yacht Club by January 18th

Questions should be directed to Cheryl Rybka.

Celebrators Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!

If you don’t see your birthday here, please email

smycmembership @gmail.com

SMYC Events Upcoming

(Cut and save for reference…don’t forget to update from High Tide as events and times may change) December

2 Packer Game W/Food Noon Ciombors 3 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club

7 Hors d’oeuvre Night- Trim-A-Tree 6:00pm Club Trim-A-Tree W/Live Music

9 Children’s Christmas Party/Packer Game 11-2:00pm Juniors 16 Packer Game W/Food Noon Boemmel

17 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club 30 Packer Game W/Food Noon Barclay/Wheatley January 4 Hors d’oeuvre Night 6:00pm Club 7 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 26 Installation Dinner Dance 5:30pm at Crown Plaza Just A Few Reminders: *Wednesday’s are our game night!!! Sheepshead beginning at 6:30pm, and Uncle Paul’s Trivia, beginning at 7pm. *This Year’s Installation Dinner Dance Is Scheduled For January 26th and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Milw.- 6401 S. 13th St. 414-764-5300. If you would like to spend the night- mention SMYC and receive a $99.00 room rate- book early!! A drawing will also be held at installation, for a chance to win a 1 night stay for 2. *Packer Games and sponsors are posted on the club bulletin board. Check it out and join us for some food and fun!!! *We are always looking for new ideas for club events. If you have any ideas, need hours, or would like to sponsor or help with an event- Please Contact Me!!! Dates are available.

Entertainment Chairperson Cheryl Rybka.

If you’d like to sponsor an event or have an idea, Please contact Cheryl at

(C) 414-530-8770 or email: rybkaC@yahoo.com

Ryan Schmid 1/1 John Tomaszewski 1/4 Stephanie Wandler 1/5 Justin Hans 1/6 Randy Kempowski 1/7 Dan Moshinski 1/7 Clyde “Skip” Schmidt 1/7 Julie Kunda 1/7 Howie Oudeans 1/12 Gayle Basterash 1/12 Mike (Fish) Schell 1/13 Jayne Wisniewski 1/16 Joe Seefeld 1/16 Debbie Obst 1/18 Steve Roberts 1/18 Mark Juriewicz 1/19

Jerry Kotarak 1/19 Julie Yust 1/19 Lois Kowalczewski 1/20 Judy Maass 1/21 John Nowicki 1/22 Jeff Ward 1/23 Cory Carrigan 1/25 Liza Mayberry 1/25 Mike (Snarley) Narloch 1/26 Keith Randolph 1/27 Chris Wallis 1/29 Tony Girard 1/29 Diane Mueller 1/30 Chauncey Martin 1/31

Steve & Mara Roberts 1/7 Dave & Dawn Schiel 1/17 Howie and Mary Oudeans 1/20

January 26th, 2019

Installation Dinner at Crowne Plaza Milw. Airport

Admission price is $40.00 per person until January 18th

The program will consist of 5:30--6:30pm Cocktails

6:30pm Dinner and Installation of Officers 8:00pm Dancing with Live Music by,

Drive With Horns

The Evening includes a drink before dinner, dinner, live music and

late night snacks

This year’s dinner selections are the following:

Chicken Oscar-topped with asparagus, shrimp and hollandaise sauce, Blackened Mahi Mahi or Prime Rib of Beef

A house salad, Chef’s seasonal vegetables, warm rolls with butter, garlic mashed potatoes or rice, dessert and coffee are also included

with your dinner selection.

Crowne Plaza Hotel 6401 S. 13th St. 414-764-5300 Mention SMYC for $99.00 Room Rate-book early!!!

Drawing will be held, after the first band break, for 1 night stay for 2 at a later date.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please reserve ________ dinner reservations for me. I understand reservations can only be made with full payment and once a reservation is submitted the money is nonrefundable. Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Choice: Prime Rib of Beef ___________ Mahi Mahi ____________ Chicken Oscar ___________ Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Choice: Prime Rib of Beef ___________ Mahi Mahi _____________ Chicken Oscar____________

Forms and full payment of $40 per person must be received at the Yacht Club by January 18th

Questions should be directed to Cheryl Rybka.

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