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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers Ilja J. Vreeken, Commodore Gary H. Gonzalez, Vice Commodore Gary F. Marowske, Rear Commodore Jason J. Grobbel, Treasurer Brian L. Fish, Secretary

Directors

Peter G. Beauregard William J. Dillon Bruce G. Knapp Graham C. Korneffel J. James Morrow Jr. David M. Schaden Robert V. Weiland

Fleet Officers

Richard J. Lueders Fleet Captain/Power Daniel C. Bracciano Fleet Captain/Sail Dr. Mariann Channell Fleet Surgeon Reverend Walter A. Schmidt Fleet Chaplain Paul D. Mattes Fleet Measurer Stacy T. Spondike Fleet Quartermaster

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Information for this publication should be submitted to: Communications Manager – Anna Swartz aswartz@gpyc.org

Staff Emails

General Manager – Aaron Kessler Wagner awagner@gpyc.org Membership Director – Susan Hughes, CMP shughes@gpyc.org Executive Chef – Colby Newman cnewman@gpyc.org Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse jdemasse@gpyc.org Food & Beverage Director – Joe Hooge jhooge@gpyc.org Catering Director – Barbara Walkowski bwalkowski@gpyc.org Catering Coordinator – Karleen Bacha kbacha@gpyc.org Special Events Director – Kathy VandeLaare kvandelaare@gpyc.org Membership Administrator – Claire Rundquist crundquist@gpyc.org Harbor Master – Alex Turner aturner@gpyc.org Sailing Director – Wally Cross wcross@gpyc.org Bowling Director – Gordy Woods gwoods@gpyc.org Tennis Pro – Dmitri Diakonov tennispro@gpyc.org Front Gate Security – Solomon Corley scorley@gpyc.org Grosse Pointe Yacht Club © 2019 - all rights reserved. This publication is the property of the GPYC, for member use only. No unauthorized use, sale or dissemination of information herein shall be made for commercial, personal or other purposes without the written permission of the GPYC.

NOTES FROM THE MANAGER The Most Anticipated Spring in our History

Happy Spring, everyone! While the weather is still transitioning, we are gearing up for the most exciting spring/summer in recent history. The Club is in the process of building its first Fitness/Wellness Center, which is scheduled to be completed at the end of June.

This project will change the way our members and the community view our Club. Your Board of Directors and management team are committed to providing you with year-round value. Drop that gym membership and use your Club’s brand new Fitness/ Wellness Center for your routine morning workout, your late-night cardio or your group sessions such as yoga and/or zumba! Can’t make it during normal business hours? No problem! The Fitness/Wellness Center will be open 24/7, so you can use it when you need it. Stay tuned for updates on this project.

With all the buzz around the community surrounding this project and other initiatives, we have been fortunate to have a very successful recruitment year thus far, so you should be seeing lots of new faces around the Club. Many of these new members have children and are eager to get involved with Club programming and activities, so please join me in welcoming them.

Speaking of programming, if you have not signed your kids up for a summer program, please do so, as they are filling up fast! Our Sailing Program enjoyed over 120 participants last year (a record number) and is poised to have at least that many again this year thanks to a very talented group of coaches and a focused structure. Our Tennis Program continues to grow rapidly with the addition of our new sub-irrigated clay courts and four championship pickleball courts. Tennis Pro Dmitri Diakonov plans to continue to grow the sport of pickleball as a complement to tennis and is now offering lessons and group drills. Our Day Camp returned last year after a two-year hiatus and features an all-inclusive Club experience mixing in athletics, swimming, and even a little bit of boating courtesy of our sailing coaches. If you have a young child or grandchild, this is the perfect place for them. Lastly but not least, the Swim Team is looking for dedicated swimmers to enjoy some healthy competition between neighboring clubs and get a great workout this summer.

Perhaps encourage your child to try something new this year? It is always fun to meet new friends and discover new passions.

Smooth sailing,

Aaron Wagner

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COMMODORE’S CORNER Spring is in the air and can be felt throughout the Club. We had a busy shutdown period during which the staff and contractors worked on needed repairs, beginning the process of maintenance and renovation of existing spaces. Their work included decluttering and removing tons of obsolete detritus, adding a new break area for our valued staff, and beginning the process of moving the Accounting Department to their new office space, putting them in closer proximity to co-workers.

Additional work will continue beyond the shutdown. You will see a lot of activity in and around the Grog Shop as it gets an overhaul with a new look and new contents. The old favorites will remain, but Aaron has promised a greater variety of new items as well.

You will also see work taking place to prepare for the Fitness and Wellness Center (FWC) which is a three-phase project. With the donations we have in place, we will work on two of these phases – as mentioned above the relocation and construction of both the employee breakroom and Accounting offices. A committee, led by Director Knapp, is working diligently to ensure this will be a great addition to the Club’s services.

The Board and management team have also been busy during the shutdown. The Board met offsite and worked to update the Strategic Plan which I encourage you to read on the members-only portion of the Website. You will also find the 2017-18 Audited Financial statement on the website. I am happy to report that the Auditor expressed no significant concerns. The Board will be following up later in the summer with another member survey. Results of the survey will be critical for the Board to gauge its performance, member satisfaction and future direction of the Club.

By now, most of you will have downloaded and started to familiarize yourself with the new GPYC mobile app. I would like to thank the team that worked diligently to launch the app. Our goal is to enhance and simplify the member experience, and we hope to expand upon its capabilities as time goes on.

As the 2019 boating season begins, you will notice new harbor entrance buoys in place. With all the added water activities, these will hopefully improve safety for ingress/egress. I am also pleased to inform you the Board unanimously agreed to reassign $5 of the monthly member capital dues to a dedicated Harbor Fund, starting in March. This is just the beginning of the Board’s effort and commitment to a dedicated fund for the sole purpose of addressing the Harbor. We will be looking at other opportunities to further fund the harbor as it is imperative in fulfilling our mission statement and is the bedrock of this Club.

As always, your committees continue to work diligently on all fronts, and I continue to be impressed with their commitment to this Club. I am truly grateful.

We continue to work on being your Club for All Seasons. I encourage you to share your ideas, praises or suggestions, as it is all part of the process of our commitment to continuous improvement.

On a final note, please remember to make reservations early for Easter Brunch held on April 21 and plan on attending the Family Activity Day on April 27 from 1-3 p.m.

Respectfully

Commodore Ilja J. Vreeken

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STAFFSPOTLIGHT

By Aaron Kessler Wagner

Executive Sous Chef Domonique Morsello

This month, we are featuring one of our newest employees, Domonique Morsello. Domonique was hired as our Executive Sous Chef working directly under Executive Chef Colby Newman.

Domonique comes to us with a wealth of culinary knowledge and a background filled with industry experience and education.

Not only has she worked in various types of kitchens, she has also been involved in culinary competitions and workshops such as Farm to Plate, Butchery and Molecular Gastronomy. Some of her past highlights were Cinco Lagos as sous chef and pastry chef, Toasted Oak Grill and Market as banquet chef, The Village Club as executive sous chef and executive pastry chef, and La Cucina Del Vino as executive chef and pastry chef.

have never done before followed by dinner at a restaurant they have not dined at before! Domonique proclaimed, “On one of our recent outings I discovered I’m not as bad at golf as I originally thought! It’s funny too because now when we go out to dine my kids inherently think it’s their obligation to be food critics and give me

Morsello is all about family. When I asked her who she would pick to have lunch with (living or deceased), she picked her grandmother Jerrie Lee Morsello who passed away in January 2018. Domonique loved spending hours with her, trading recipes and stories.

Please help me welcome Domonique to the Club by stopping by and saying hello to her. She is excited to meet everyone and looks forward to a bright future as our Executive Sous Chef.

The opportunity to work at GPYC was appealing to Domonique for many reasons.

Growing up in Saint Clair Shores, she spent a lot of time on the water and has always appreciated the beauty of the club often using it as a landmark to find her way back to harbor. After learning more about the day-to-day operations of the club and the tenured people who run it, she was easily sold on the opportunity.

“It was incredibly refreshing to see that the club was progressive in its vision for the future, and that is a vision I eagerly bought into,” said Morsello. “For me, coming to the club was an opportunity to lay down some roots and truly grow within a company that I feel genuinely wants to cultivate its employees to provide the ultimate experience, a company with integrity and vision.”

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If you can imagine, it is quite entertaining!”

Domonique and Dominic with Joscelyn, Sophia and Adrianna on one of their famous “My Girl Mondays”

Left-right: Executive Chef Colby Newman, Executive Sous Chef Domonique Morsello, and General Manager Aaron Wagner visiting Fairway Packing at their Eastern Market location in Detroit. GPYC was the first to occupy the Fairway Packing Salt Room for Meat Aging.

We are Family at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Continue Your Family Traditions

Domonique’s hobbies outside of GPYC include many things. She is an avid cookbook collector and is in the process of writing her own. She appreciates art of all kinds, outdoor activities such as boating, biking, yoga, horse racing, sports and travel. She is a mom to three girls (Adrianna 12, Sophia 10, Joscelyn 6), and they celebrate her Monday nights off by hosting a reoccurring date night they appropriately named “My Girl Mondays” where they try and do something that they

The GPYC will waive the initiation fee for children of current members age 21 and up for a limited time.

Please contact Susan Hughes at shughes@gpyc.org for your child’s application for membership.

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The MAST Deadline

Submissions for The MAST can be sent to Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org. The May MAST Deadline is Thursday, April 4.

Register Online for GPYC Summer Programs

Registering your child or grandchild for multiple summer programs at the GPYC is now easier than ever before. The Club is no longer using paper registration forms.

Junior Sailing, Swim Team, Swim Lessons and Day Camp will all be using the same online registration software called TeamSnap.

Sailing used TeamSnap last year, with great success. The software allows the coaches to communicate effectively with parents, handle invoicing efficiently and keep important information such as allergies or other health information right at their fingertips. Parents can sign up for Junior Tennis via email.

All of the information you need, as well as registration links, is available at www.gpyc. org/fun. If for any reason the registration links are not active for certain programs, we will post information on that page as to the expected date for when registration will be available.

2019 Summer Day Camp

NEWS

GPYC’s Day Camp will be offered for eight weeks this summer, from June 17 through August 9, for children ages 4-12. Day Camp Director Madeleine Kaiser, who did an excellent job reviving and growing the Club’s program last year, is returning with plans for a busy and exciting summer. Madeleine is a teacher at Star of the Sea in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Executive Team Building Sail Program

GPYC corporate executives and human resource professionals: consider the GPYC Executive Team Building Sail Program as a way to inspire, improve communication, build awareness and improve leadership skills within the management team of an organization. These half-day or full-day sail courses are held at the Marine Activity Center on Lake St. Clair. For more information about how this program can benefit your team, contact Sailing Director Wally Cross at wcross@gpyc.org.

Catering, Weddings & Events

Are you looking for the perfect place to host a special event – the GPYC is a beautiful backdrop for graduation parties, first communion luncheons, bridal and baby showers, corporate events, and, of course, weddings. Spring and summer dates are still available. To book an event, please contact Catering Director Barb Walkowski at (313) 640-7006 or Catering Coordinator Karleen Bacha at (313) 640-7007.

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Members canceling a reservation for Club-sponsored functions with less than 24 hours’ notice, or not attending the function without giving notice, shall be charged the established price for each person involved.

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EVENTS Women’s Book Club Wednesday, April 3 | 6 p.m.

“The Only Woman in the Room”

by Marie Benedict Wednesday, May 1 | 6 p.m.

“The Lost Girls of Paris” by Pam Jenoff

This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Spinnaker.

The book of the month is discussed over cocktails. If you enjoy reading, please join us for a fun evening of conversation and camaraderie.

‘Discussion Pointes’ Series

Featuring Members/Authors Gail Howe & Jason Grobbel Wednesday, April 10 | 7 p.m.

Ideas matter. That is why the Club is introducing a new program called “Discussion Pointes.” Discussion Pointes is a monthly forum where experts and opinion leaders will examine a wide variety of topics including health, science, our community and other key issues that are important to our membership. You will have an opportunity to learn from these experts and ask your questions about things such as the Lake St. Clair water levels and the threats to our cherished resource and many other relevant topics.

It is an opportunity for you learn and share your points because your ideas matter.

The “Discussion Pointes” Series continues in April with an author highlight. If you have ever wanted to write or publish a book, or are interested in those in our community who have successfully published, this Discussion Pointe meeting is for you. Our very own Gail Howe and Jason Grobbel will share insights on their literary works. Gail is the author of Rosaline’s Big Dream, a beautifully written and illustrated children’s book. Gail will share her inspiration, challenges in this competitive space of children’s books and how she self-published this award winning book. Jason is the author of Leading America Back to Work, Reimagining Today’s Workplace. He will also share his inspiration for writing this book as well as the key to unlocking the potential of a business’s workforce. His book provides

a blueprint of how a business can tap into previously unavailable sources of efficient labor along with providing a tremendous opportunity for economic growth.

Learn how these creative authors navigated from an idea to a successful printed literary work. Books will be on sale before and after the discussion, and the authors will be available for signing copies. Bring a friend and come listen to Gail and Jason in the Main Dining Room. Cocktails by subscription.

Tower Pub Events Quizzo Trivia Saturday, April 13 | 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, May 4 | 8-10 p.m.

Star Wars Theme

Euchre Tournaments Saturday, April 20 | 7 p.m.

Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. $18++ per person The tournament includes light dinner and card play.

Easter Wreaths Class for Tweens Saturday, April 13 | 12:30 p.m.

Join Melissa of Sincerely Creative to design a beautiful spring wreath at our first-ever wreath class for tweens. Girls, boys and parents are all welcome. Space is limited.

Price TBD.

Brunch with the Easter Bunny

Sunday, April 14 |10 a.m.-2 p.m. $19++ for adults, $16++ for children 10 and under Pony rides and petting farm on the East Lawn, balloon twister and Easter crafts. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available.

Prisoner Wine Co. Dinner

Thursday, April 18 | 6 p.m.

GPYC welcomes Winemaker Nicky Williams of The Prisoner Wine Company.

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Easter Brunch & Dinner

Sunday, April 21 | 10-2 p.m. & 4:30-7 p.m. $35++ for adults, $16++ for children 10 and under

Complete Easter Dinner To-Go Sunday, April 21 Pick-up times of 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. (each package serves 8-10 people)

Honey & Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham Slow-cooked with our own blend of honey, brown sugar, orange, ginger, & spices, then torch glazed ... $195 Roasted Beef Tenderloin Seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, & garlic, skillet seared and roasted to your liking ... $395 Dinner Packages include: Choice of (1) Main Entree (noted above), House Garden Salad with Ranch & Italian Dressing or Caesar Salad, 1 1/2 dozen Dinner Rolls with Butter, 1 pan Whipped Potatoes, 1 pan Grilled Vegetable Medley, 1 quart of Pan Gravy, 1 ½ dozen Mini Pastries.

Place your order with our Catering Department: Barb Walkowski at (313) 640-7006 or Karleen Bacha at (313) 640-7007.

Inaugural Little Chefs Cooking Class

Saturday, April 27 | 12:30 p.m.

Save the date for a cooking class with Chef Colby for children ages 5-11. Join us in the Fo’c’sle for this exciting class, where children will enjoy eating their own creations. Parents, join your friends in the Spinnaker for lunch or a cocktail. Check upcoming issues of The Weekly Buzz for more details.

Family Activity Day Sunday, April 28 | 1-3 p.m.

This annual event is a great way to get acquainted with all of GPYC’s summer program offerings and reacquainted with members. There will be fun activities for children, and parents can enroll their children in the summer programs.

Unless otherwise specified, please contact the Front Desk to make a reservation for all events and activities: switchboard@ gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500. Also, there is no charge for children 3 years of age and under for any event (except for three-yearolds in Kids’ Klub).

Downtown Luxury Bus Bar Crawl Saturday, May 11 | 3:30-7:30 p.m.

This tour will make three stops at some of the most exciting cocktail and brew concept spaces. Dinner following at the Club. Look for more information coming soon in The Weekly Buzz and the May MAST.

Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner

Sunday, May 12 | 10-2 p.m. & 4:30-7 p.m. $35++ for adults, $16++ for children 10 and under

Summer Breeze Party Friday, May 17 See the information on page 13.

Great Lakes Boating Festival May 17-19 See the information on page 2.

Youth Boater Safety Course

Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-Noon $15 per child (donation to the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron) A one-day youth DNR boating class for children, ages 12 to 18, will be held in the Fo’c’sle. Parents are welcome.

EVENTS Memorial Weekend Festivities

Saturday, May 25 Fishing Rodeo at 8 a.m.

Bring your own bait. If you have questions, contact Fred Michalik at (313) 640-7013.

Sunday, May 26 Bocce Tournament at 1 p.m.

Guests are welcome.

Monday, May 27 Pool Games at 2 p.m.

Blessing of the Fleet at 4:30 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join in on this traditional and brief ceremony. It will be held at the front of the Clubhouse.

BBQ & DJ on East Lawn at 4:30 p.m.

BBQ Pricing: $28++ for Adult $15++ for Children 10 and under

Youth & Mates Hands-on Boat Handling Class Monday, June 3

Your Harbor Committee and GPPS will hold a NEW Mates Boat Handling class. This class is a one-day hands-on class that will cover topics such as how to run your boat, VHF Marine Radio operation and safety procedures. Check The Mast and Weekly Buzz for class information.

Kids’ Klub

Fridays and Saturdays | 5:30-10 p.m.

Parents have an opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club. Children must be at least three years old and pottytrained. $15 for the first child $10 for each additional child in the family April 5: Handprint Flower Bouquet April 6: Rainbow Craft April 12: Easter Craft April 13: Easter Baby Chick Craft April 19: Easter Egg Craft April 20: Easter Bunny Craft April 26: Earth Day Craft April 27: Flower Craft

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2019 Rendezvous Schedule

Chairpersons are listed underneath each Rendezvous.

June 5: Little Club Dinner Tom Curcuri Choice of steak or whitefish. Begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Cash bar. $55 inclusive per person.

June 14-16: In-Harbor Bruce Knapp, Donn Schroder, Keith Spondike July 11: Old Club Elyse Trupiano July 12-14: Catawba Island Club Com. Dennis Andrus and Marita Grobbel August 3-5: Bay Harbor Village Kelley Vreeken, Amy Krueger Malow, Kathy Marowske August 28: Bayview Yacht Club Dinner Dr. Gary and Kim Bill, Charlie Bayer September 13-15: Milliken Dan Bracciano, Derek Starks, Peter Gleason November 1-2: Fort Lauderdale Mark Peyser

2019 Up North Rendezvous at Bay Harbor

Saturday, August 3 - Monday, August 5 Rooms at Bay Harbor Village Hotel are still available at 2018 rates. Call Katelynn by May 5, 2019 at (231) 439-2427 and state that you are with the GPYC Rendezvous.

The hotel is family friendly (kids’ meal options), and guests are welcome. Our Tin Can Raffle will include high end items, and a few other surprises are in store. For more information, please contact GPYC Special Events Director Kathy Vandelaare at (313) 640-7012 or kvandelaare@gpyc.org.

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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Member

MATTERS Welcome Back to the Club MEMBERSHIP Good news! We are off to a good start recruiting members. As of the beginning of the fiscal year, October 2018, 25 members have joined the GPYC family. During that same time period last year, we had recruited 15 members. Our best months of recruiting are still ahead of us. You should all be aware by now that every member who refers a candidate, who then becomes a member, will receive a $500 food and beverage credit – so keep the referrals coming!

Management is equally focused on retaining members. There has been a lot of planning and prepping over the Club closing to deliver a number of fresh changes and events this spring and summer. This fastpaced society is often referred to as “The Experience Economy.” In today’s culture, many people do not consider physical

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possessions as important as memorable experiences. The GPYC is fully aware of this and takes it seriously. There are many areas of the Club where you will see a facelift and change in service. From the pool deck, Grog Shop, children’s menu, and special programs and events, members of all ages are sure to find new experiences here at the GPYC. More than ever, members have stepped up and have been very involved to assist in making unforgettable member experiences.

The hope is that you will all walk away from a GPYC visit this spring and summer with a story – a memorable experience that will build GPYC pride. This can only lead to a happy club and better retention!

Susan Hughes Membership Director

It’s time to get your child acclimated to tennis on our new Har-Tru tennis courts and pickleball courts. GPYC’s Tennis Pro Dmitri Diakonov has developed a world class program with the help of his one-onone tennis coaches. Tennis lessons will begin on Monday, June 17.

Pee Wee Program This program provides the building blocks of tennis and is taught through fun and engaging games. Ages: 4-7 Cost: $16 Challenger & Tour Level Designed for intermediate to advanced children, emphasizing improved foot work, strokes, strategy and match play. Cost: $24 Children are welcome to bring nonmember guests for tennis lessons, as long as the member’s child accompanies the guest. Email Dmitri at tennispro@gpyc.org to find a time that works best for you and your child(ren) or grandchild(ren).

GPYC Launches Mobile App

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To Place an Ad: Contact Anna Swartz at (313) 6407003 or aswartz@gpyc.org.

Rules: Ads must be for member-owned items/ property only. $10 per issue will be billed to your account.

The GPYC is excited to now offer a mobile app to our members and is certain that it will greatly enhance your Club experience. The app will allow members to access the roster, calendar of events, electronic member card and to view and pay statements. The app also allows members to "Report a Problem" in various areas of the Clubhouse and grounds, by sending a quick message (and a photo if desired) to management. This will ensure that any issues are addressed promptly.

Dining Reservations Coming Soon!

We are also pleased to announce that the ability to make dining reservations -- on the app and the Website -- will be available soon. More information will be sent to members regarding the new online reservation system as soon as it is available.

NEW: Members and Spouses Can Pay Statements Online Please note that both the primary member and spouse can now access and pay statements, both on the app and Website. If your account will not allow access, the primary member simply needs to click on their name in the Club Roster, then select the pencil icon to the right of the member photo. Then scroll down until you see a section called “Relatives.” Under your spouse or dependent’s name, you will see the words “Allow Statement Access.” Toggle the switch next to the spouse or dependent’s name, and then scroll back to the top of the page and click on “Save.”

How to Download the App & Register To download the members-only app on your smartphone, visit the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android phones. Simply search for “Grosse Pointe Yacht Club” to find the app.

Once downloaded, you will use the same login name and password as the GPYC website.

If you do not have a password, click on "Member Registration." Enter your Member Number, First Name and Last Name exactly as they appear on your statement. A few tips: 1) Your first name will be your given name. 2) When entering your first name, include the middle initial – capitalize the middle initial and include a period after it – such as John L. 3) When it asks for your Member Number and you are the spouse, please make sure to include an “A” after the member number, with no spaces.

If you have issues with registering, please contact Communications Manager Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org or (313) 640-7003.

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SPORTS Up Your Alley

We are nearing the end of the 20182019 bowling season. Scores are really outstanding the past couple months.

In the Monday Men’s League, Tom Stephenson came within two strikes of perfection. Tom started the game with the first 10 strikes, only to come up short on his 11th ball and ended with a 288 game. He also rolled his highest career series of 714. Tom also followed up the next week with a 277 high game.

He definitely doesn’t want the season to end.

In the Wednesday Night League, Dea Welsh also bowled a career high game of 230. She ended with an actual series of 595. Not to be outdone, Ellen Starks, bowling in the Thursday Night League started with a spare then she proceeded to bowl eight strikes in a row to finish with a 257 game.

These are just some of the highlights that are coming out of the GPYC Bowling program. I really want to congratulate all of the bowlers for their participation in the program.

Open Bowling

Friday, April 5 | 5-10 p.m. & Every Saturday Night in April | 5-10 p.m.

(Unless a private party is booked) $10 per person, $5 shoe rental BRC Bar Menu available.

Brunch & Bowl Sundays | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Every Sunday, members can enjoy brunch and then come down to the bowling center for complimentary bowling.

Swim Team Update Summer is just around the corner, and that means time for another fun and memorable Sailfish Swim Team season! The Sailfish Swim Team is a wonderful program geared for any and all GPYC children ages 4-17. Head Coach Nick, Coach Bill and the entire swim team staff are looking forward to seeing all of our

We are down to the final four in the men’s and ladies Individual Club Championship. In the Men’s Semifinals, Chris Rodriguez is up against David Schaden. In our other semifinals, Chris Izzi will be bowling against Wayne Wegner. In the Ladies Semifinals, Ellen Starks will be bowling against threetime champion Dianna Smith. In the other semifinals, Joan Retford will be up against Marilyn Stephenson. Bowlers use their league scores with handicap to determine who moves on into the Finals.

Good luck to all of the Semifinalists.

Upcoming events are the Team Club Championship on April 17 and our annual awards banquet on May 4.

Also, just a reminder that we have open bowling every Saturday from 4-10 p.m.

We will also have open bowling on Friday, April 12 and Friday, April 26.

Thank you for supporting the GPYC Bowling Program.

Gordy Woods GPYC Director of Bowling Operations returning swimmers and hope to see many new faces at the pool this coming season.

Please come and learn more at Family Activity Day on Sunday, April 28 where Coach Nick will be available to answer any questions you may have. You will also have an opportunity to get fitted for your team suit and see samples of all the gear/apparel that can be ordered for the upcoming season.

Following Family Activity Day, we invite everyone to join us for our Kick off to Swim Party from 2:30-4:30 pm. in the fantastic, newly renovated Bowling Recreation Center. Like last year, this will be a fun opportunity for new and old families alike to gather and celebrate the upcoming season. This will also be our fundraiser for the season where we will have a limited amount of exciting raffle/auction items.

Look for more details in The Weekly Buzz and Sailfish communications.

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SWIM SCHEDULE

April 28 Family Activity

Day and Kick off

to Swim Party

(Bowling Rec Center) May 21 Practice Starts June 8 GPYC Time Trials June 18 Cedar Point Trip June 21 Plum Hollow Firecracker

(11 & 12 year-old

swimmers only) June 24 Pizza Poster Party,

East Lawn June 25 GPYC @ PH June 27 GI @ GPYC July 1 DYC @ GPYC July 8 GPYC @ ECC July 11 GPYC @ DCC July 17 WG @ GPYC July 19 DYC Mini Meet

(10 & under

swimmers only) July 22 Finals Poster Party

& Paper Plate

Awards, East Lawn July 25 Finals Pasta Party July 26-28 MICSA Finals @ CCD July 31 Splash Down &

Awards Night, MDR

& Gazebo guru this year. By now, returning Sailfish families should be receiving more information about the upcoming season. If you have any questions about the Sailfish Swim Team, please feel free to reach out to klaasenfamily@gmail.com.

See you soon at the pool!

Tiffany and Dan Klaasen, 2019 Swim Chairs Taryn and Dan Simon, 2019 Swim Chairs

Swim Lessons

GPYC is offering swim lessons for Level 1 (intro to water skills: three times per week for ages 3+), Level 2 (beginner age swimmers: three times per week for ages 4+) and Level 3 (Sailfish prep: two times per week for ages 6+). Session 1 is June 17-28. Session 2 is July 1-12, and Session 3 is July 15-26.

For more information on pricing and how to sign up, visit www.gpyc.org/fun. If you are interested in private lessons, contact Fred Michalik at fmichalik@gpyc.org.

Junior Sailing Update

Learn to Sail: In order to keep growing and to provide the best instruction possible to our newest sailors, the Learn to Sail program will be offered in two week sessions, and divided up into Level I (beginners), Level II (intermediate) and Learn to Race, a new class that will help prepare kids who are interested in our racing program.

Adventure Sailing and STEM camp: This year, we will offer the adventure sailing program in two-week sessions instead of four weeks, and the last session will be a STEM camp. The STEM camp, offered July 29 - August 9, will utilize US Sailing’s REACH program and covers topics like simple machines, water quality and testing, wind and weather, forces on a sail and water safety.

Session Information: Our sessions for learn to sail and adventure sailing will be two weeks long with the option of signing up for the entire summer. They are as follows: Session I: June 17-28 Session II: July 1-12 (no class on July 4) Session III: July 29- August 9 The week of July 14-15 is a drop-in week

for our non racers, and is included if signing up for the full summer. It can also be registered for separately. Our drop-in week will be a fun week where sailors can utilize the different boats GPYC has and engage in fun activities like swimming and windsurfing. There is no sailing the week of July 22. GPYC will be hosting the USODA nationals.

Racing Team: Our racing team will continue to offer four-week and full summer sessions this summer.

Kindersailing: This summer we will be offering a week-long, half-day session for 5- and 6-year olds. It will fill up fast so if you are interested make sure you register early! This is a perfect introduction to sailing for younger kids that will focus on basic fundamentals and water safety.

This year, to ensure that we have enough coaches on staff, there will be a registration deadline of June 1. After that date, spots cannot be guaranteed. Please make sure you are signed up before then.

For all program and registration information, please visit http://www. gpycsailing.org. You can also follow GPYC Sailing on Facebook.

Emily Simon Junior Sailing Director

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JUNIOR SAILING SCHEDULE

June 8-9 Opti RWB Clinic June 15-16 Advanced 420 Clinic June 17 1st day of summer program June 25 Team Party in the MAC June 26-27 GPYC Regatta July 1 PYC Regatta July 4 No Sailing July 5 Fun Friday = Boat Parade July 8 Team Party in the MAC July 9-10 CSYC Regatta July 11 CSYC Team Race July 16 NSSC 420/Laser Regatta July 17-19 RWB Opti Clinic @ GPYC July 22-26 USODA Nationals –

No Sailing July 31 Team Party in the MAC August 1-2 BYC Regatta August 5-6 DYC Regatta August 7 DRYA Awards August 9 Fun Friday – Jr.

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GPYC ATTIRE POLICY The dress code is viewed as important and was established by you, the members of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, to complement the excellence and standards of our Club.

The responsibility of ensuring family members and guests adhere to our dress code is yours.

Our staff will answer any questions you have about the dress code.

Management reserves the right to define “appropriate” attire.

We hope the following guidelines will assist you in making your time spent in the restaurants as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.

WINTER - SPRING POLICY October 1 - Memorial Day Spinnaker | Casual attire is appropriate, and dress denims are permitted except when the Spinnaker is part of a Club-wide event.

When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle Room or Main Dining Room.

Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.

Binnacle | Attire appropriate to the hour of the day. Jackets are recommended during dinner hours for gentlemen.

When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle Room and Main Dining Room.

Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.

Main Dining Room | Gentlemen are required to wear jackets with collared shirts.

Ladies are required to wear appropriate daytime or evening attire.

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HARBOR Spring is finally here, and we all know that means boat launching season has arrived. Harbormaster Alex Turner and his staff have been working diligently on improvements to prepare GPYC Harbor for the season.

As you make plans to move your boat into the harbor, please contact Alex to inform him of the date and time you plan to do so. This will allow the staff to be ready to assist you. You can call the Harbor Office at (313) 640-7000. Water will not be turned on until May 1, weather permitting. Please keep in mind that due to high water and the utilization of the barge for maintenance, parts of the harbor may be blocked while dock repairs, etc. are taking place.

Don’t forget to attend this year’s Great Lakes Boating Festival on May 17-19.

It is a wonderful way to support the Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting national and international

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amateur sailing, maritime arts, education, water safety and community improvements. Also, boaters will be notified if their boat needs to be relocated temporarily for the festival weekend.

Safety Course will be taking place on Saturday, May 18, and a Youth & Mates Hands-On Boat Handling Class will be held on Monday, June 3. See page 9 for more information.

A few harbor etiquette items of interest to keep in mind: - Boats leaving the harbor have the right of way.

- The GPYC burgee must be flown when leaving or entering the harbor.

- American flags to be flown from 0800 to sunset.

- Fishing is not allowed in the harbor unless you are fishing from your boat or participating in a GPYC Fishing Rodeo.

- Swimming is not allowed in the harbor due to the risk of Electric Shock Drowning.

We will be noting harbor etiquette items on a monthly basis to assist everyone in having a safe boating season.

Your thoughts, concerns and comments are always welcome.

Safe Boating, Michael Meda Harbor Chairman

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Men’s Night Bowling League

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Burger Night

Prime Rib Special $6 Breakfast

Brunch With Easter Bunny

19 Couples Night Bowling League #2 Kids’ Klub

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Easter Brunch & Dinner

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Kids’ Klub

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Kids’ Klub Open Bowling

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Burger Night

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Family Activity Day

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Turkey Dinner Special

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Burger Night

"Discussion Pointes"

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Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner

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Euchre Tournament Kids’ Klub

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Burger Night

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Pool Games

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Blessing of the Fleet

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Great Lakes Boating Festival

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