February 2014 Page 2 Channel Log West Channel Yacht Club Your Summer Vacation on the River http://www.west-channel.com Words from the Commodore Commodore Terry Vercellino Clubhouse Comments Vice Commodore Ed Wohl Summer is in full swing and so is the rain. The rain has created sink holes between our wall and the land. The wall is still being undermined. We need to keep filling this area with dirt until it stops sinking. Thanks to Mark, there are an abundance of chairs at the pool, and there is no need to over crowd the pool so do not bring any other chairs to the pool area. Joe B. and friends worked very hard on constructing a bar for the pool area, and it turned out beautifully. Do not abuse the bar and keep the pool area clean. I think this is a nice addition and want to keep it going. Also no glass in pool area, throw any discarded food products in garbage cans inside the club house or in the gondola to prevent maggots and other critters from enjoying our pool and empty the ash trays. This is not a Resort!!! Big screen parties, pool parties, the fun has just begun. Thanks to the River Rat Patrol, the debris around the boats is cleaned up, and with a little prayer, the wet weather will go away. Join in, relax and enjoy. Terry The clubhouse has been kept in good shape and enjoyed by many. For those of you that haven't signed up for your turn to clean the clubhouse, I will be calling you to pick an open date. It is club policy that all members take a turn at doing this. It gets you 4 work hours per docking member and you can bring others to help you. The refrigerator is a nice convenience for all to use. Please label your food and/or throw away unwanted items, or they will be thrown away for you. I also would like to thank everyone for cleaning up after themselves and their guests. With Regatta coming up soon, let's do a good job of keeping WCYC looking great. Thanks, V/C Ed Wohl Lip Sync Battle Friday, July 17 Win Prizes for the best performance! Watch Lip Sync Battle on Spike TV or YouTube to get an idea of how this works, no singing required, but costumes, props, dance and showmanship make it all the more fun! Prepare something ahead of time and bring your song with you, or let Becky or Sherri N. know by Thursday, July 16, what song you need and they will make sure it is ready to go for you. Please let us know by that date if you are participating so that we can schedule the performers for the night. Becky 216-570-1016, Sherri 216-832-4364.
Page 2 Around The Grounds Rear Commodore Scott Daubenmire A big thank you to all who helped and attended the annual Member Appreciation Pool Party. The two versions of our Raging River Pool Party Punch, mixed by P/C Don Connerton, Marion Connerton and Sally Jacobs, were great. The weather turned out awesome as well. A few reminders, please continue to put in time cutting the grass and weed eating. If it is not complete by Thursday every week, I will be doing it. With the 4th of July holiday coming up, please remember that fireworks, fire crackers, etc. are not allowed at WCYC. Sparklers are ok; just remember to clean up after yourselves. Remember to weed eat/cut grass under and around your trailers and boats that are still on land. Thanks again for all your help and leave your problems at the gate. Scott Daubenmire Summer is Here! Please remember: 5 MPH in parking lot (please remind your guests) No glass bottles in the pool area Children under age 12 MUST wear life jackets Empty your trash cans before leaving (raccoons love to make a mess!) Park bicycles in bike racks when at the house Make sure club house is locked if you are last to leave Regatta Weekend July 17-19 Theme: King Neptune s Paradise See insert and website for more details REMINDER From the Treasurer P/C Steve Paternite I will mail out the remaining membership cards for members that have not received them yet. If you disagree with any invoice, please make a prompt inquiry to the Treasurer or Board of Trustees. If you have any issues with completion of work hours, please approach The Board of Trustees for discussion in advance of your required completion deadline. 50% of required work hours must be completed by last day of June and balance by last day of December. Thank you for your cooperation. P/C Steve Paternite treasurer@west-channel.com
Page 3 West Channel Yacht Club GENERAL INFORMATION WEST CHANNEL YACHT CLUB, Inc 35817 LAKESHORE BLVD EASTLAKE, OHIO 44095 Club House- 440-942-9655 Website: www.west-channel.com Email: Westchannel@yahoo.com Trustees Meeting: Second Thursday at 7:30 PM Membership Meeting: Third Thursday at 8:00 PM Membership Information Contact: Bob Shaw Insurance Documents: Send in to WCYC - C/O INSURANCE 2014-Bridge Officers Commodore- Terry Vercellino Vice Commodore- Ed Wohl Rear Commodore- Scott Daubenmire Fleet Captain- Jim Washko Treasurer- P/C Steve Paternite Secretary- Laura Daubenmire Board Of Trustees Chairman John Frank Vice Chairman Joe Winch Trustee P/C Reva Linke @ Trustee -- Bill Baizel Trustee -- Andy Lino Trustee Terry Calkins Blue Gavel Report Hello everyone, Regatta weekend is quickly approaching and I wanted to give you all a rundown of Blue Gavel events for this big weekend. Friday night we will be hosting a burger and hot dog night down at the pavilion starting at 6. This event is free to members and guests are only $5.00. Saturday and Sunday morning we will be supplying donuts and coffee on the clubs front deck. Come join us for some hangover relief. Sunday is also a big event with the Commodore ride luncheon. Lunch will be served to our bridge and visiting commodores, and at the conclusion of their lunch, we will open up to the club lunch to any member that bought a ticket for the Saturday night party (limited to while the food lasts)!!!!!!!! Regatta weekend is always a great weekend, and I hope to see everyone at some point over the 3 days. Also, we will start selling tickets for the COOL 600 RAFFLE: 1ST PRIZE IS $500.00, 2ND PRIZE IS $100.00 to be drawn in October at Big Boy Comedy Night! Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. See any Blue Gavel member or myself for tickets. Thank you in advance for your support of your Blue Gavel!! P/C GLENN LINKE BLUE GAVEL PRESIDENT Blue Gavel President P/C Glenn Linke Treasurer P/C John Guess July 17-19 Some highlights Friday Night: Decorate docks and boats Blue Gavel cookout Games on Deck Lip Sync Battle Saturday: Dingy Poker Run Children s Games Cocktails Decoration Judging Dinner and Dancing Sunday: Commodore Boat Parade Commodore Luncheon Congratulations! April and David Higgins had a baby girl on May 31 Amelia May 6 lbs 15 oz and 21 in
July 17-19 2015 King Neptune s Paradise Friday, July 17 Decorate Docks & Boat areas for the weekend, based on King Neptune's Paradise, judging on Saturday 6:00 PM Blue Gavel Cookout at the Pavilion - Members Free, Guest $5 Kid's Craft/decorations 7:30 PM Games on the Deck - You won't want to miss this! 8:00 PM Lip Sync Battle - Win Prizes for the best performance! Watch Lip Sync Battle on Spike TV or YouTube to get an idea of how this works, no singing required, but costumes, props, dance and showmanship make it all the more fun! Prepare something ahead of time and bring your song with you, or let Becky or Sherri N. know by Thursday, July 16, what song you need and they will make sure it is ready to go for you. Please let us know by that date if you are participating so that we can schedule the performers for the night. Becky 216-570-1016, Sherri 216-832-4364. Saturday, July 18 9:00 AM Donuts and Coffee of the Deck hosted by Blue Gavel 11:00 AM Poker Run Registration ($5 hand), Front Deck of Clubhouse 11:30 AM Frank Spinelli Memorial Dinghy Poker Run Children s Games Travel to locations on the river collecting your hand. Best hand wins. You need a dinghy (or friend with a dinghy), sense of humor, fresh (no river) water, and water weapons. Prepare to get wet and have fun! Alternate version can drive and still get cards. Children's games outside the clubhouse during this time. Childcare also available if needed, see Bonnie for additional details. 5:30 PM Cocktails Judging of Dock Decorations and awarding of prizes 6:00 PM Dinner by Rockaway Catering. Reservations required. Cash Bar. Adults $20, Children $7 Call Terri Frank 440-487-4088 or email thefranks9592@sbcglobal.net no later than July 13th with your reservations. Bring guests! The more, the merrier! 7:30 PM Dancing and Live Music by "303 Band" Booze Barrel Raffle!! Costume Competition, wear your best King Neptune's Paradise costume creations for a chance to win! Sunday, July 19 9:00 AM Coffee and Donuts on the Deck hosted by Blue Gavel 11:30 AM Flag Raising Ceremony Noon Commodore Boat Parade - All boats welcome and encouraged to participate in river parade 1:00 PM Commodore Luncheon for Officers and Guests Free for members if Regatta dinner purchased IMPORTANT NOTES * Regatta T-Shirts for sale, see Sally Jakubs for details at Dock 5 or call 216-470-2829, must order by July 6 and pay in advance. * Reservations must be made for Regatta Dinner, call Terri Frank 440-487-4088 or email: thefranks9592@sbcglobal.net no later than July 13th * Club members are asked to donate a bottle, or beer to the Booze Barrel Raffle, you will earn raffle tickets for your donations. Please bring your donations to Reva or Tina. Raffle tickets available from Reva and Tina, $3 each or 6 for $15, drawing on Saturday night. * Volunteers needed to help with Regatta, please see sign up sheet on the club bulletin board. Your Summer Vacation On The River
Page 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Trustee Meeting 7:30 pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Membership Meeting 8:00 pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 *Check our website for details and flyers for each main event: http://www.west-channel.com