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!!

Social Report
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

SJRYC FLEET 2016

Louie Tremblay

Fleet Vice Commodore

Well here we are the end of October and we just officially closed the SJRYC Racing Fleet 2016 Season at the Cups and Flags Banquet on Saturday October 22, 2016.

The morning of the Banquet, the Annual “Foul Weather Open” was held at Pipestone Creek Golf Course in Eau Claire Michigan. There was quite a crowd for the 4 person scramble with Tee off for 18 holes at 10:30 AM. The weather was a little cool but the sun was bright the sky and course were beautiful with all of the colors of fall! A great time was had by all.

The overall winner was Stuart Boekeloo. Katy Powers received a bottle of wine for the longest drive while Eric Mallen and our Commodore Susan Greco each received a bottle of wine for the Men’s and Women’s closet ball to the hole.

The Banquet began at 6:00PM with Cocktails and the annual Trivia questions put together by our Fleet Captain and Chief Race Officer, Jim Schrager and Ken Zimmerman. It is something I look forward to at the Banquet as it is always a challenge and great fun.

A fine dinner put together for us by the SJRYC Staff of Lasagna, Green Beans, Salad and Bread and was enjoyed by everyone! The nice surprise was the Dessert made by Linda Mitchell of Little Beauty III! A Sailboat cake complete with Blue Water and White Puffy clouds! Delicious!

After dinner the awards were presented by Jim Schrager and Ken Zimmerman announcing the Section Winners for the JaM and Spinn Spring and Summer Series, Off Shore Series and JaM and Spinn Boat of the Year. Gifts were also given out to the Race Committee thanking them for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year as well as the Fleet Captain. They are very much appreciated.   

To top the evening off for us the Cubbies won!! They are on their way to the Series against the Cleveland Indians!!!! Go Cubbies! Go Cubbies! Go Cubbies!

JaM Spring:                                                                                             

 1st Carrera

2nd: Silver Arrow

3rd: Fuzzy Logic

Spinn Spring     

1st:  Captain Blood                          

2nd: Distraction

3rd:  Wellenreiter                          

JaM Summer:  

1st: Carrera

2nd: Silver Arrow

3rd:  Fuzzy Logic

Spinn Summer:

1st Wellenreiter

2nd Distraction

3rd: Captain Blood

Offshore Series

1st: Cynthia

2nd: Imagine

3rd: Silk

Jam BotY:  Carrera

Spinn BotY:  Wellenreiter

ALL You Can EAT 

Crab Leg Buffet!

Thursday, October 27th

6pm

$25 per person

~Menu~

Garden Salad

Red Skinned Potatoes

Steamed Vegetable

Rolls

Social Report

Cathy Cawley

Let your creative side come out and play on the 10th of November, at 6pm. The South Bend Wine and Canvas artist will be on the third floor of the SJRYC waiting in the hopes of discovering the artistic talent in many of our members. I think they will find more then they expect. These art instructors will bring all the tools needed for you to paint and take home your very own creation. Like cooking, wine should be sipped while painting to make the experience truly pleasing for all involved. Reservations are necessary to determine the number of instructors that will be needed.  The cost is $45 for:  instruction, paints, canvas, wine and snacks. The comradery and fun are free!  

Commodore's Message: Directors' Election Ballots & Annual Meeting

Happy Fall! 

Ballots for our 2017 Board of Directors election were mailed late last week! We have seven well qualified candidates so read through the candidates’ information that you received, mark your ballot and return it by mail or deliver it for arrival at the Club no later than October 31! Ballots will be tallied on November 2nd. 

The Annual Membership Meeting is set for 6:00 p.m.,Thursday, November 17, 2016 so mark your calendars! The meeting will include election of 2017 officers, presentations from current officers, committee chairs and the general manager regarding 2016 and a preview of where we’re headed in 2017. If you’re unable to attend send back your Proxy when you return your directors’ election ballot.

Have you picked out your costume for our Halloween party on October 29th! "Spooky" Steve Foresman will perform a David Bowie Tribute that you won't want to miss!

Social ReportCathy Cawley

Thursday, November 3, at 7 pm, on the third floor, the Book Club event will be the recently published novel, "Selah In The Storm" by Captain Ana Donovitch. 

Some of you will know Ana as Ann Brainard. Ann grew up in the St. Joseph  area and learned to sail with some of our members at the Junior Foundation. The voyage that unfolds in Ana and her husband Captain Bob's lives will inspire with hope and humor and the realization that no matter what the circumstances, we always have a choice.  You can get your copy of Ana's book for $15.99 at the Club, while they last. 

Read "Selah In The Storm", you'll enjoy every page! I did! As with all Book Clubs there will be a discussion, but our Book Club will be able to have the discussion lead by the author, Ana Donovitch.

What is "Rockabilly"?  

No one knows the answer to that question better then Deliah DeWylde. On Saturday evening,October 15th from 7 until 10 you can see the definition live.  

          They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Social Report
Cathy Cawley

Saturday, October 29th beginning at 1 pm, the SJRYC becomes a kids BEST nightmare!! 

We will have treats in the parking lot and on each floor of the Club! Members are invited to volunteer, inside or out, to distribute treats to the children.  Those who would like to decorate their car or truck should arrive at the Club no later then 12:45.  A staff member will direct you to the area of the parking lot to be used for the "Trunk or Treat".  On  the 3rd floor, where the assembled Trick of Treaters can gather, a Halloween movie will be played while the kids enjoy their treats. Of course everyone should dress for the occasion.  

Also, on Saturday October 29th at 6 pm other ghouls and goblins start arriving for a Halloween Party in the Keeper's Bar. Costumes are not required, but it will be a night for those who like to get in the spirit of things to shine. Steve Foresman is a Club favorite and will entertain from 7 until 11. Our treat is not only having Steve perform, he will also transform himself and become  David Bowie right in front of our eyes!! A trick you won't want to miss!

Thursday, November 3rd the Book Club event will present the recently published novel,  "Selah In The Storm"  by Captain Ana Donovitch.  Some of you will know Ana as Ann Brainard.  Ann grew up in St. Joseph  area and learned to sail with some of our members at the Junior Foundation.  The voyage that unfolds in Ana's and her husband, Captain Bob's lives  will inspire with hope and humor and the realization that no matter what the circumstances, we always have a choice.  You can get your copy of Ana's book for $15.99 at the Club, while they last.   Read "Selah In The Storm"  and attend this Signature Event on the 3rd floor at 7pm.  As with all Book Clubs there will be a discussion, but our Book Club will be able to have the discussion lead by the author, Ana Donovitch.

2017 Board of Directors Election

2017 Board of Directors Election Update from Commodore Susan Greco - We received seven applications from members who would like to fill the four available Board of Director slots beginning January 1, 2017. About mid-October each membership will receive a detailed letter and an election ballot via US mail that must be filled out and returned to the Club. The Nominating Committee met last week, reviewed the applicants and forwarded their names to our Board of Directors Secretary, Julie Migala to place them on the election ballot. The candidates are -

Julie Migala, Incumbent
Eric Hansen
Don Hermann
Connie Gambill
Timothy R. Kragt
Demrhy Youngquist
Bruce Larson

Watch your mail box for your Election information letter!

Top of the Mast News from Commodore Susan Greco:

If you looked for our October 2016 Bilge Bailings on the SJRYC website hopefully you found a link here to our new SJRYC Blog! Our recent member survey revealed that many of our members were reading our weekly e-newsletter but not so much the monthly Bilge Bailings. Members also said they would be interested in a "Blog" that can be updated regularly. So, let us know what you think of the blog which can be found at sjryc.blogspot.com. Send your comments to gm@sjryc.com or commodore@sjryc.com.