REEF POINT For the encouragement and promotion of yachting and the creation of a spirit of good fellowship (RYC Constitution, Article II)

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Mark your calendar: DEC 16: Border Battle Tailgate Brunch (No regular Service) PACKERS vs BEARS - NOON DEC 22: Ugly Sweater Party DEC 25: Tom & Jerrys - 9-NOON DEC 31: NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY REEF POINT

coming to a close. The year may be ending but the officers and directors are just starting. We welcome back most of our board and welcome newcomer Jack Landwher as our membership director.

The Board will be working diligently to manage the budget, making repairs and improvements to keep our Club up to date and inviting to new members.

1 Mark your calendar: DEC 16: Border Battle Tailgate Brunch (No regular Service) PACKERS vs BEARS - NOON DEC 22: Ugly Sweater Party DEC 25: Tom & Jerrys - 9-NOON DEC 31: NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY REEF POINT For the encouragement and promotion of yachting and the creation of a spirit of good fellowship (RYC Constitution, Article II) December 2018 Racine Yacht Club Commodore s Report Another year is coming to a close. The year may be ending but the officers and directors are just starting. We welcome back most of our board and welcome newcomer Jack Landwher as our membership director. Also, we thank Sean Fox for taking on Vice Commodore (RYC Trivia: 25 years ago, I served as Vice Commodore to Sean s father Mike). The Board will be working diligently to manage the budget, making repairs and improvements to keep our Club up to date and inviting to new members. One of the biggest effects on our budget is new members. We will be working to draw new members in as Racine sees growth here in the next few years. We all have a stake in this and if each of us spread the word, we can build up membership. The more members we have, the easier it is to replace furniture, carpet, update restrooms, improve the yard and dock, etc. Let s see what we can do this winter. Our holiday parties are upon us. The Gobble Wobble was a great success along with Tom & Jerrys on Thanksgiving. It may have been the largest crowd we ve had: generations of families continuing the Thursday morning tradition. Of course we expect to see all again on Christmas morning. Special thanks to all the volunteers mixing, serving and cleaning up that very special concoction. Our New Board Racine, Wisconsin From Teri and me, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John Stanley, Commodore Our new Board being sworn in. Photo courtesy of Paul Tobias Our summer racing awards party was December 8. Congratulations to all who competed and to the winners. The RYC Youth foundation had their own awards dinner. Instructors, students and family all showed up for food and trophies. Great time was had by all. Kids, and maybe a few adults, are all looking to be back on the water soon. Amy is planning next year s youth sailing program and if it is like this year s, spots will be filling up quickly. Keep a lookout for the blasts from Kim. We don t want you to miss any of the activities around the Club this winter. Awards dinner, children s Christmas party, Tom & Jerrys, and New Year s Eve at the Club. Come down and enjoy your Home on the Lake. WINTER CLUB HOURS Monday, Tuesday Closed; Open Thursday at 4PM Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 11AM; Sunday at 8AM Lunch available Wed/Fri/Sat 11AM - 2PM Dinner on Friday 5-9PM Bar Menu Available Tues, Thurs 5PM to 8PM; Weds til 10 Sunday breakfast 8AM - noon Bar Menu noon - 4PM Racine Yacht Club One Barker Street Racine, WI N W Phones: General (262) Office 7:00am : (262) FAX (262) Web site: office@racineyachtclub.org View the Reef Point in color on our Website!

2 RYC News in Brief Meetings/Club Hours From the November Board meeting minutes: Treasurer Frank Randall reported: We lost in adjusted income for the month and are down significantly for the year in adjusted income. Kim had to transfer from savings to cover our yearly insurance premium. We are down this month mainly because of the haul out expense. With savings down, a major expense could push us into using our line of credit. We need to hold down expenses until we can rebuild our reserves again. The Lake Michigan water level fell by an inch in the last month and is at last year s level. It is expected to fall from one to four inches in the next month. From Commodore John Stanley: The Club is prepared for winter and things are going smoothly. Everyone is cautioned to be mindful of the budget and expenditures. John, Bob and Amy planned to meet with the new US Sailing representative on Tuesday, Nov. 12. From Office Manager Kim Shortess: Those who sign checks for the Yacht Club need to fill out forms for the bank. The process has been changed. From Vice Commodore Fritz Wichman: Absent, no report. From Rear Commodore Amy Cermak: A party for the sailing class is scheduled for November 18. Planning has started for the coming season. From Membership Secretary Sean Fox: Not a whole lot of activity this past month. I would like to thank Linda Fox for putting on another great Trick or Treat Movie night! We had a great turnout again and the snacks were fantastic - I was not told to say that either. No new members or resignations this month. Change to inactive status - Jessica Ford From House Director Patrick Sullivan: Things are going well. Shut down is planned for February 4-12 with the Club opening the 13th. Plans need to be made for a new floor in the outside refrigerator. Pat and Kim are exploring water usage and billing issues with the water department. From Pier Director Frank Gall: Work continues machining the piling extensions for the east pier. Plans for next year include making steps for the finger piers, stabilizing the safety ladders and replacing the water pipe. From Yard Director Mike Freitag: The awning on the swing set needs to be replaced. Dean Steger has volunteered to donate a new awning. The entry way canvas needs to be repaired. Future plans include replacing. Mike is evaluating boats in the yard in preparation to bill for winter storage. From Race Director Fred Stritt: Absent no report From Entertainment Director Kurt Lasson: December 8 Awards Dinner December 9 with Santa December 31 New Years Eve party January 19 Pizza/Italian cook off February 3 Chili cook off February 16 Valentine s From Staff Commodore Bob Sample: Nothing to report Committee Reports Hook: Chuck LeCrone has taken a new job and is moving away. A new individual needs to be found to co-chair for the Hook committee. RYC Youth Sailing Program: Planning for next season has started. RYC Youth Foundation: The Foundation had its monthly meeting on Nov. 4th and our Treasurer reported the RYCYF current assets balance is $12, Currently the RYCYF has 10 boats in their donated inventory for sale. The Foundation received confirmation from the IRS changing its 501(c)(3) designation from Private Foundation to a Public Charity. All RYCYF boats have been winterized (when required) and placed in storage for the winter. The Jr. Sailing Camp Reunion with Dinner & Awards was at RYC on Nov. 18th. A STEM Visit RYC s Website at for the most up-to-date information, events and race results. See this month s calendar on page 4 for additional coming events: November 1 7:00pm New Member Meeting 8 7:00pm Board Meeting 15 7:00pm General Membership Meeting December 6 7:00pm New Member Meeting 13 7:00pm Board Meeting 20 7:00pm General Membership Meeting WINTER CLUB HOURS Monday Closed Tues., Thurs. 4PM to 9PM* Weds., Fri., Sat. 11AM to 9PM* Sunday 8AM to 8PM* *Closing times are determined at the bartender s discretion; Club is typically open until 9:00 if there are patrons present. GALLEY HOURS Wed., Fri., Sat. Lunch... 11:00-2:00 Friday Dinner...5:00-9:00 Sunday...8:00-2:00 Sunday Lunch (limited)...12:00-2:00 Bar Menu: Thurs...5:00-8:00 Bar Menu: Weds...5:00-10:00 OFFICE HOURS 8 AM until 2 PM M-F Winter Sailing event is being planned for Feb 23rd at RYC. Planning is under way for Bob will plan to provide a monthly report for the Youth Foundation UNFINISHED BUSINESS None COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received from Jessica Ford requesting the board submit a nomination of Charlie Manning to LMSRF for Hall of Fame. The Board approved the Nomination and will forward to LMSRF. NEW BUSINESS John reports that he attended a Safety at Sea class in Chicago. Much of the learning can be done online if anyone is considering certification in this class. In Memoriam Scott Lewis s mother, Mary passed away. We extend sincere condolences to Scott and his family during this difficult time. 2

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4 If you are aware of any dates or events that should be included in upcoming calendars, please contact the RYC office or information to the Reef Point editor. RYC Calendar of Events December-January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9 Served 8- with Santa 9AM to Packers vs Falcons Border Battle Tailgate Brunch (No regular Service) Packers at Bears General Membership Meeting -7:00 21 Dinner Served 5:00-9:0 22 Ugly Sweater Party - 5PM 23 Served 8- Packers at Jets 24 Tom & Jerrys 9:00 - NOON CHRISTMAS DAY Served 8- Packers vs. Lions Yoga/Pilates Class 9AM NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY Swing Era Chicago Theme Party 9:00 New Years Day Polar Plunge 9AM NEW YEAR S DAY January 1 2 BUNCO NIGHT 3 Karaoke - 6PM New Member Meeting 7PM 4 5 Served Board Meeting -7: Upcoming Events DEC 16: Border Battle Tailgate Brunch (No regular Service) PACKERS vs BEARS - NOON DEC 20: General Membership Mtg. - 7PM DEC 22: Ugly Sweater Party - 5PM DEC 23: PACKERS vs. JETS - NOON DEC 25: Tom & Jerrys - 9am to NOON DEC 30: PACKERS vs LIONS - NOON DEC 31: NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY Advertise here with your business card only $10/month Contact Kim in the office, or Paul at ptobias@wi.rr.com 4

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6 KARRIE WICHMAN Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS: Member FDIC j o h n s o n b a n k.com BANKING WEALTH INSURANCE C o n t r i b u t i n g S t a f f Marsha Connet Reef Point Editor RYC Members Photos & Articles Paul Tobias Layout/Production Judy Cook Communications Coordinator and Contributing Writer Gregg Henning RYC Webmaster Deadline for articles is the 20th of the month PRIOR to publication. We like to include photos of members activities, so take your camera along next time you go to the Club, while you re racing or cruising or even vacationing! Digital photos work best just them. You can get your photos, news and event info to us by using the mailbox in RYC s office, or you can mail, fax or to: Reef Point Editor One Barker Street Racine, WI Fax (262) ptobias@wi.rr.com 1623 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI Phone: Fax: rpsinc@sbcglobal.net Anthony (Tony) Ricchio President Please support our advertisers they support us! Advertise with your business card: only $10/month Contact Kim in the office, or Paul at ptobias@wi.rr.com Advertise here with your business card only $10/month Contact Kim in the office, or Paul at ptobias@wi.rr.com Receive the RYC E-Blast! Text RYCEBLAST to from your smart phone and you ll be added into the mailing list for the RYC bi-weekly news blast.

REEF POINT For the encouragement and promotion of yachting and the creation of a spirit of good fellowship (RYC Constitution, Article II)

Mark your calendar: FEB 1: Karaoke - 6PM FEB 4: SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FEB 5-13 RYC SHUTDOWN FEB 14: Open for Business! FEB 16: Valentine s Day Specials MAR 3: Thoughts for Food REEF POINT For the encouragement