New Faces at CYC

Editorial Advisory Board and Communications Committee Communications Chairman, Jack Buoscio Blinker Liaison, Jane Vartan Sarah Alger Catherine Cooper Jean Pechette Joe Rickard Tatia Torrey Jason Veatch Managing Editor Morgan Kinney Commodore Greg Miarecki Contributors Chris Albanis, M.D. Bill Bloom Jill Dedinsky Alina K. Dix Kevin Foote Matt Gallagher Emily Giaimo Fred Gorr Bridget Groble Ray Groble Jay Kehoe Patrick McBriarty Molly McMahon Greg Miarecki Cate Muller Allison Park Rick Reed Sarah Renz John Schellenbach Maggie Shea Walter Vartan Tanya Whitehead Margie Zienda Photo/Image Contributions Chris Albanis, M.D. Tom Barnard Bobby Collins Alina Dix Ray Groble Kris Hosbein Zachary James Johnston Morgan Kinney Lydia Lutzow Patrick McBriarty Sara Proctor Michael Reagan John Schellenbach Jane Vartan Margie Zienda

Publication information. Blinker (USPS 104020), issue number 404, is published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) by the Chicago Yacht Club Communications Committee, 400 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603-6493. The subscription rate is $25 annually, available only to Club members. Copyrighted by The Chicago Yacht Club. Periodicals postage paid at Chicago, IL and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Blinker, Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603. Printer. Blinker is printed by Kjellberg Printing, Inc., 805 W. Liberty Dr., Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone 630-653-2244. Publication policy. We publish articles about club activities and members and their participation in competitive and recreational sail and motor yachting. Our purpose is to recognize those who contribute to the organization and operation of the club and its activities, and to promote member interest and participation in club functions as well as civic and military affairs. Members are invited to contribute to the contents of the magazine. Postmaster: Address Change Service Requested, please send to Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603.

CYC welcomed some new staff members to our team this spring. So the next time you see Terrence or Elizabeth when you’re at the Club, stop by to say hello.

TERRENCE GAGALA, DINING SERVICES MANAGER

You’ll find Terrence on the floor at Monroe Station. He is often communicating with Chef Larry about the menu, working out the details of banquets with Christina and Kristin, or helping the service staff with a la carte.

Before CYC, Terrence was the Food & Beverage Service Manager at Conway Farms Golf Club –host to the 2015 BMW Championship. His other work experiences include time at Omni Hotels and The Club at Mediterra. Terrence has a Bachelor’s in Food Service Management and an Associate’s in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.

Now that Terrence is at CYC, his goal is to increase member value by expanding the beverage program, improving service standards and consistency, and to aid in the expansion of events for the CYC membership.

ELIZABETH DUST, REGATTA MANAGER You may have discovered that Elizabeth has relocated to Belmont Station. On March 1, she began her new role as Regatta Manager. As Regatta Manager, Elizabeth will be working closely with the Race Committee and on the water team to ensure quality racing at Chicago Yacht Club.