The SJRYC Board of Directors sends warm holiday wishes to you, our members, as well as our General Manager, Joann Kavanaugh, our staff and to all of their families and friends! May you have a wonderful holiday week, enjoy your favorite yearly traditions, sumptuous meals, time with family/friends, and heartily root for your favorite football or sports team!
We hope to see you at the Club for New Year's Eve!!
Happiness and good wishes to everyone!
Susan Greco
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Social Report
Cathy Cawley
This year is almost at an end and there is still plenty of activity at the SJRYC. Pat Breitkreuz and her decorating committee have made the Club inviting with their holiday decorations on all floors. They even left a tree on the 2nd floor for the general membership to adorn with their own ornament! You are invited to help dress the Club Community Tree. We have several opportunities for you to find a spot on the tree before Christmas. The Club is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and we have several holiday events to mark the season.
Kid's Club on Saturdays from 1-3pm highlighted with movies and treats. At the same time, the Keepers Bar is the spot to watch football games on 3 screens with staff prepared tailgate treats. Also The Euchre Challenge is every Wednesday on the second floor of the Club from 7-9. The game starts on the dot at 7pm and the weekly highest score player is presented with the weekly trophy! The Club Euchre Champion will be announced the 28th of December.
Santa will make a stopover around 1pm on Saturday December 10th. He's really busy this time of year so if you can't be there before 3pm you will miss him. Bring your Christmas list and a camera. Good time to hang an ornament on the Community Tree on the 2nd floor.
On Friday the 16th of December the last buffet of 2016 will be served on the 2nd floor starting at 6:00pm. Came have dinner and hang your ornament on the tree, then join the music of the Mockingbirds in the Keeper's Bar. This is our Christmas Carol Sing Along, as well as an opportunity to dance to and listen to music from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
We celebrate the end of a very successful 2016 and the anticipation of another great year for the St. Joe River Yacht Club at The New Years Eve Party on the 3rd floor of the Club on the 31st of December. The band "Top Secret" will entertain from 8:30 pm until 2017. Dinner reservations are required for the "over the top" meal with appetizers and cocktails served from 6 to 7. Dinner at 7pm to those who have reserved their spot at a table. Those who choose the no food option are invited to join the fun after 8pm and dance the night away.
Please check the posters attached for future details about each event.
It has been a pleasure to help with the Social Committee this year and meet so many great people who make the St. Joe River Yacht Club the Best Yacht Club on the Great Lakes!
Cathy Cawley
This year is almost at an end and there is still plenty of activity at the SJRYC. Pat Breitkreuz and her decorating committee have made the Club inviting with their holiday decorations on all floors. They even left a tree on the 2nd floor for the general membership to adorn with their own ornament! You are invited to help dress the Club Community Tree. We have several opportunities for you to find a spot on the tree before Christmas. The Club is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and we have several holiday events to mark the season.
Kid's Club on Saturdays from 1-3pm highlighted with movies and treats. At the same time, the Keepers Bar is the spot to watch football games on 3 screens with staff prepared tailgate treats. Also The Euchre Challenge is every Wednesday on the second floor of the Club from 7-9. The game starts on the dot at 7pm and the weekly highest score player is presented with the weekly trophy! The Club Euchre Champion will be announced the 28th of December.
Santa will make a stopover around 1pm on Saturday December 10th. He's really busy this time of year so if you can't be there before 3pm you will miss him. Bring your Christmas list and a camera. Good time to hang an ornament on the Community Tree on the 2nd floor.
On Friday the 16th of December the last buffet of 2016 will be served on the 2nd floor starting at 6:00pm. Came have dinner and hang your ornament on the tree, then join the music of the Mockingbirds in the Keeper's Bar. This is our Christmas Carol Sing Along, as well as an opportunity to dance to and listen to music from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
We celebrate the end of a very successful 2016 and the anticipation of another great year for the St. Joe River Yacht Club at The New Years Eve Party on the 3rd floor of the Club on the 31st of December. The band "Top Secret" will entertain from 8:30 pm until 2017. Dinner reservations are required for the "over the top" meal with appetizers and cocktails served from 6 to 7. Dinner at 7pm to those who have reserved their spot at a table. Those who choose the no food option are invited to join the fun after 8pm and dance the night away.
Please check the posters attached for future details about each event.
It has been a pleasure to help with the Social Committee this year and meet so many great people who make the St. Joe River Yacht Club the Best Yacht Club on the Great Lakes!
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our members and their families and friends! May your day be filled with the love and warmth of family and friends, laughter, a sumptuous banquet and peace!
Susan Greco
Commodore
Susan Greco
Commodore
Monday, November 21, 2016
2017 Officers and Directors
SJRYC 2017 Board of Directors
and Term Expiration Dates
Article
VII Duties of Officers, Section 5 (2) of the Saint Joseph River Yacht
Club By-Laws requires that the Club Secretary, “Following the the Annual
Meeting elections, type and distribute a list of all Officers and Board Members
and term expirations and post same on Club Bulletin Board.” Accordingly, this
document complies with that requirement. Term expiration date is in
Commodore: Susan Greco (12-31-17)
Vice Commodore: Dave Hertog (12-31-2017)
Fleet Vice Commodore: Louie Tremblay (12-31-2018)
Rear Commodore: Kathy Grootendorst (12-31-2018)
Treasurer: Gale Cawley: (12-31-2017)
Secretary: Julie Migala (12-31-2019)
Director: Laurie Canfield (12-31-2017)
Director: Eric Hanson (12-31-2019)
Director: Bruce Larson: (12-31-2019)
Director: Demrhy Lundquist: (12-31-2019)
Director: Gene Weil: (12-31-2018)
Director: Bill Womer: (12-31-2018)
Respectfully
submitted,
Julie
Migala
2016
SJRYC Secretary
Dated:
November 18, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Manager’s Report
Joann L. Kavanaugh
My favorite part about living in the Midwest is seeing the seasons change. Summer’s green gives way to a striking display of yellow, orange and red and the autumn skies grow deeper blue. We have been lucky to enjoy a mild and colorful season here in Southwest Michigan, I hope you all took some time to delight in our beautiful surroundings.
We have been pleased by busier than average days and nights here at SJRYC this season. With a social calendar full of activities this past few months, it is no wonder why we have seen so many of you making the most of what your club has to offer. Thank you for your continued membership and support.
Next week, many of us will be hosting out of town friends and family for Thanksgiving, please note that the clubhouse will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will re-open at 4pm on Friday, November 25th. We will be featuring a Crab Leg Dinner Special for those of you who need a break from turkey! There will be no TGIF Buffet offered on the 25th.
If you missed the opportunity to join us at the annual meeting this past Thursday please take a look at the agenda from the evening by clicking here. Help us welcome our new board members Eric Hansen, Bruce Larson and Demrhy Youngquist and join me in thanking our outgoing board members Mary Coon, Byron Higgins and Leif Norland, their years of service to our club is greatly appreciated.
On Thanksgiving, while I enjoy time with my family, I will also take a moment to be thankful, there is much to be thankful for….I hope you feel the same way.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! See you at the Club!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
2016 Annual Meeting, Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 p.m.!
SJRYC Members!
The 2016 Annual Membership Meeting is Thursday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m.!
All the Board members will be on the 3rd floor to give finance, membership, house and grounds, sailing, swim and pool reports for 2016. Board officers for 2017 will be elected and Directors elected by the membership in October will be formally introduced. This is your opportunity to get an overview of your Club as well as ask questions. You also will hear what's coming up for 2017!
See you there!
Susan Greco
Commodore
The 2016 Annual Membership Meeting is Thursday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m.!
All the Board members will be on the 3rd floor to give finance, membership, house and grounds, sailing, swim and pool reports for 2016. Board officers for 2017 will be elected and Directors elected by the membership in October will be formally introduced. This is your opportunity to get an overview of your Club as well as ask questions. You also will hear what's coming up for 2017!
See you there!
Susan Greco
Commodore
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Social Report
Cathy Cawley
Cathy Cawley
We are entering a very busy time of year, The Holiday Season!
Planning, shopping, entertaining, being entertained, all very exhausting. Take out your
calendar and circle a few dates when the SJRYC can come to your rescue.
Saturday, December 10th from 1-3pm, Santa Claus is coming to the St. Joseph River Yacht Club for a duel purpose. First, he will want to know what our younger members, or younger family members of our older members, hope to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Then, with his best smile he will pose with them in time to commemorate the 2016 holidays If you bring your cellphone, or camera you will have an instant copy for friends and family. Santa will be in red and white so you will have many choices to make a colorful picture.
Friday, December 16th from 7-10pm in the Keepers Bar, we will have musical entertainment presented by the Mockingbirds. We love having them this time of year for all the holiday favorites they share. They will also play music from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Lots of opportunity to sing-a-long, but don't forget your dancing shoes.
New Year's Eve at the SJRYC is a marathon for our staff. It's not easy trying to plan an event that can please both young and older members! But we keep trying! For those interested in a very formal menu we have it! If you want just entertainment and drinks, we have it! Check out the poster and notice that the evening can start at 6pm with appetizers, then dinner at 7pm and the entertainment at 8pm. (OR) You can arrive after 8pm and enjoy the celebration and dance till midnight while you sip champagne in a toast to 2017 if you choose. The band was selected last year after they performed at the Commodores Bash. They were so well received that the Social Committee booked them for 2016's New Years Eve party! I don't want to say to much about them because they are "TOP SECRET".
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
2017 Board of Director Election Results!
Good Morning! Cubs Win!
Yesterday, Board members counted the votes for the four 2017 Board of Directors positions that were up for election. I am happy to share with you that the following members were elected to the Board for 2017-2019:
Julie Migala
Eric Hansen
Demrhy Youngquist
Bruce Larson
On behalf of the 2016 Board and the Membership I extend our sincere Congratulations!🌟
I also would like to thank our other member candidates who were in the election process:
Don Hermann, Connie Gambill, and Tim Kragt. You too invested a lot of time and energy which displays your love and dedication for the SJRYC. For this we are deeply appreciative!
Our new 2017 Board members will be formally introduced to the Membership at the Annual Meeting on November 17 at 6:00 so please plan to attend!
See you at the Club!
Susan Greco
Commodore
Yesterday, Board members counted the votes for the four 2017 Board of Directors positions that were up for election. I am happy to share with you that the following members were elected to the Board for 2017-2019:
Julie Migala
Eric Hansen
Demrhy Youngquist
Bruce Larson
On behalf of the 2016 Board and the Membership I extend our sincere Congratulations!🌟
I also would like to thank our other member candidates who were in the election process:
Don Hermann, Connie Gambill, and Tim Kragt. You too invested a lot of time and energy which displays your love and dedication for the SJRYC. For this we are deeply appreciative!
Our new 2017 Board members will be formally introduced to the Membership at the Annual Meeting on November 17 at 6:00 so please plan to attend!
See you at the Club!
Susan Greco
Commodore
Social Report
Cathy Cawley
Spice up your week with a evening at the a SJRYC. You can't find a better spot for a lunch time get togethers or small meetings. Our staff is waiting to serve you and your guest Wednesday through Saturday. Meet other members or invite a friend on Wednesday nights after dinner from 7 to 9 and enjoy a fast game of euchre. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Club offers our generous menu selections, TGIF Buffet and dinner specials. Saturday is game day this time of year with lots of indoor tailgaters enjoying complimentary snacks from 1-3pm and 3 screens of football. Only two months before we take a month off to prepare the Club for 2017. Come and enjoy the best Yacht Club on the Great Lakes and take a night off to relax and recharge!
Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm on the third floor Captains Ana and Bob Donovitch will lead our members in a discussion of Ana's newly released book "SELAH INTHE STORM". Captain Ana, you might know her by her given name Ann Brainard. Ann grew up here in St. Joseph and learned to sail at our neighboring Jr. Foundation. Even if you haven't had the opportunity to enjoy the book, come and listen to the story of their return to a new normal after the unexpected storm that life sent their way.
Thursday, November 10, from 6pm until 9pm the Club has arranged for
Wine and Canvas, out of South Bend to send their talented art instructors, with all needed supplies, to turn the 3rd floor of the our Cub into your very own artist studio! Reservations are mandatory to have the right mix of instructors and students. $45 payed in advance not only includes wine and cheese but you will carry home your creation
Cathy Cawley
Spice up your week with a evening at the a SJRYC. You can't find a better spot for a lunch time get togethers or small meetings. Our staff is waiting to serve you and your guest Wednesday through Saturday. Meet other members or invite a friend on Wednesday nights after dinner from 7 to 9 and enjoy a fast game of euchre. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Club offers our generous menu selections, TGIF Buffet and dinner specials. Saturday is game day this time of year with lots of indoor tailgaters enjoying complimentary snacks from 1-3pm and 3 screens of football. Only two months before we take a month off to prepare the Club for 2017. Come and enjoy the best Yacht Club on the Great Lakes and take a night off to relax and recharge!
Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm on the third floor Captains Ana and Bob Donovitch will lead our members in a discussion of Ana's newly released book "SELAH INTHE STORM". Captain Ana, you might know her by her given name Ann Brainard. Ann grew up here in St. Joseph and learned to sail at our neighboring Jr. Foundation. Even if you haven't had the opportunity to enjoy the book, come and listen to the story of their return to a new normal after the unexpected storm that life sent their way.
Thursday, November 10, from 6pm until 9pm the Club has arranged for
Wine and Canvas, out of South Bend to send their talented art instructors, with all needed supplies, to turn the 3rd floor of the our Cub into your very own artist studio! Reservations are mandatory to have the right mix of instructors and students. $45 payed in advance not only includes wine and cheese but you will carry home your creation
Thursday, October 27, 2016
2017 Board of Directors Election Ballots & Tally
2017 Board of Directors election ballots must be received at the Club no later than Monday, October 31st! You can still submit your ballot by dropping it off at the Club on Friday or Saturday.
Notice:
Ballots will be opened and counted on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. at the Club.
Good luck to all of our candidates!!
Notice:
Ballots will be opened and counted on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. at the Club.
Good luck to all of our candidates!!
Social Report
Cathy Cawley
Use this link Selah In The Storm on Kindle
Cathy Cawley
SELAH IN THE STORM by Captain
Ana Donovitch
The November 3rd SJRYC Book Club is less then 2 weeks away. There are still a few books available to purchase at the Club for $15.99 or you can now order on line for your Kindle in lots of time to read and enjoy it before this Signature Event!
Use this link Selah In The Storm on Kindle
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