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September/October 2021 Vol. 30 No. 05

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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers Gary F. Marowske, Commodore Jason J. Grobbel, Vice Commodore Brian L. Fish, Rear Commodore William J. Dillon, Treasurer Robert V. Weiland, Secretary

Directors

Joseph Backer Jr. Peter G. Beauregard Bruce G. Knapp Richard J. Lueders Amy Krueger Malow David M. Schaden Paul Silva

Fleet Officers

Douglas P. Dossin Fleet Captain/Power Dr. Gary G. Bill Fleet Captain/Sail Dr. Brian Hunt Fleet Surgeon Reverend Walter A. Schmidt Fleet Chaplain Mark D. Basile Fleet Measurer Peter T. Gleason Fleet Quartermaster

Front Desk

(313) 884-2500 switchboard@gpyc.org

Editorial

Information for this publication should be submitted to: Communications Director – Katie Susko ksusko@gpyc.org

Staff Emails

General Manager – Aaron Kessler Wagner awagner@gpyc.org Membership Director – Susan Hughes, CMP shughes@gpyc.org Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse jdemasse@gpyc.org Human Resources – Katie McClelland kmclelland@gpyc.org Food & Beverage Director - Gretchen Meeuws gmeeuws@gpyc.org Catering Director – Alondra Kennedy akennedy@gpyc.org Harbor Master – Alex Turner aturner@gpyc.org Marine Activity Center Director – Emily Simon esimon@gpyc.org Bowling Director – Gordy Woods gwoods@gpyc.org Racquet Sports Director – Dmitri Diakonov tennispro@gpyc.org Front Gate Security – Solomon Corley scorley@gpyc.org Membership Specialist & Grog Shop Manager – Jennifer Benoit jbenoit@gpyc.org Fitness Director – Peter Wendzinski pwendzinski@gpyc.org Day Camp Director - Madeleine Kaiser mkaiser@gpyc.org Swim Coach - Jim Singelyn jsingelyn@gpyc.org Facilities Director - Pedro Ortega portega@gpyc.org Catering Coordinator - Maria Dallas mdallas@gpyc.org Grosse Pointe Yacht Club © 2021 - all rights reserved.

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COMMODORE’S CORNER GPYC Members, As our summer season comes to an end and we are thinking about back to school (for real this year) and unloading the boat and shoring it up for the winter, it’s time to reflect on all that has happened in the last few months. Our Harbor WiFi is working fantastic, the Commodore’s Ball was a beautiful summertime event, our electric vehicle charging stations have been installed, and the Spinnaker and lobby renovations should be complete when this issue comes out. Aaron says he is receiving the most compliments on the new trash receptacles! And just like the entire hospitality industry, we have battled COVID issues. Aaron and his team worked countless hours of overtime to ensure that our membership experience was premier, even with less staff.

We also hosted the MICSA Swim Finals, led by members Jim Boutrous, Julie Schuetze, Steve Beckett, Maureen Gleason, Bruce and Chris Knapp and David and Amy Schaden. The event was executed swimmingly, with our GPYC Sailfish finishing in seventh out of 14 teams. Thank you to all of our members who were patient with their limited access to the Club during this time. This won’t affect us again for quite a while.

I want to thank Aaron Wagner and his leadership team for improving service at all levels. Membership is at the highest it has been in several years and resignations are at an all-time low.

Your Board of Directors has been working diligently on following through and staying on course with VISION 2026. This includes the badly needed improvements to our Harbor. It has been a great team; not always agreeing but always creating a compromise that works best for our membership. Many of you will be happy to know that Aaron and staff presented a proposal for Pool and Gazebo deck furniture. The Board has authorized this improvement. Membership won’t see it until spring 2022 due to supply chain delays, but it’s on its way.

Space is still available in the Commodore’s Wine Vault, an exclusive, temperature-controlled room that will be in the remodeled East Lobby. If you are interested in a space, please contact the Club.

Now as temperatures lower you must remember that we are a Club for all seasons. Bowling leagues begin in September, and those interested members can contact Gordy Woods. We have paddle tennis with heated courts for play all year long. Trap shooting will begin in November. And we have the new Spinnaker - perfect for those special “date night” dinners.

This fall you will receive our biannual membership survey via email. Please take time to review and complete.

This survey gives the Board of Directors and staff information and guidance for long term planning and areas for improvement.

Kathy and I thank you again for the honor of serving this past year.

Sincerely,

Commodore Gary Marowske

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NOTES FROM THE MANAGER State of the Industry (and what that means for the Club) Looking back on the Spring and Summer months this year compared to last year was night and day. The Summer of 2020 was one where people were nervous to leave their home and where businesses were decimated, and families were separated. Thanks to the pandemic numbers declining, members were excited about returning to their Club and to the life they once enjoyed (and maybe we all took for granted). Boats were selling at a record pace and membership recruiting was huge due to the many improvements made in and around the Clubhouse.

Special thanks to our Founders Club members who have been so generous with their donations to help us continue to reinvest in the Clubhouse and Grounds. With all the excitement and momentum, one would think, what could go wrong?! However, something did.

The nation experienced a scary plummet of the workforce, especially in the hospitality sector due to the incentives offered to those that stayed home and unemployed. In some cases, people were getting paid the same or more than what they made working. Another issue the hospitality industry faced was that people coming out of the pandemic found joy in spending more time with family and friends and no longer wanted to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Every restaurant and club shortened their schedules for service to manage and sadly some were forced to close completely. The GPYC has some very dedicated staff members, but we had to implement some changes as well to properly serve our members. The Club closed for services Mondays and Tuesdays and offered creative solutions to the members like themed food trucks and independent grill stations on those days. The Club also amped up the selections at the Grog Shop as we found many members enjoyed the grab n’ go options there. At some point we decided to do something different. In situations like this you must focus on out of the box thinking. How could we become a more attractive place to work? What can we offer to prospective employees that others either can’t or won’t? We went through and we analyzed our pay structures and budgeted accordingly. We thought of ways to create a positive culture (employee bowling nights, weekly management newsletter via email to better communicate with employees, and better coverage of staffing to avoid our dedicated employees getting burned out). The GPYC wants to be the leader when it comes to attracting great staff and retaining them. At the end of the day, our number one focus is member satisfaction, and we need staff to achieve that! The way we saw it was we could either sit on our hands and wait for the government incentives to go away and things to get better or we could proactively take control and do something about it and start recruiting talent by any means necessary to properly service you, our members.

We hope you will enjoy the positive results of those efforts and look forward to seeing you at the Club this fall/ winter. Please make sure to review the events calendar as we have lots of interesting and fun activities for the whole family.

Smooth sailing,

Aaron Wagner General Manager

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2021 GPYNEF Scholarship Recipients In 2021, fifteen Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation (GPYNEF) applicants were awarded a $1,500 college scholarship. Since its inception in 2012, there has been a total of 100 GPYNEF scholarships awarded. Ten of those scholarships have been funded in perpetuity.

College scholarships are awarded based on a summary of sailing experience in the Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association Club Junior Programs, high school or college freshman sailing programs and academic credentials.

The 2021 Scholarship recipients were awarded during a special brunch at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in May 23. Pictured below are those who were awarded scholarships.

2022 GPYNEF Scholarship Application can be found at gpynef.org/scholarships.

Application Deadline: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club by April 3, 2022.

BRIDGET CLARK Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: Marquette University Scholarship: Zach Rockwell

HENRY GONZALEZ Graduated: Cranbrook Kingwood School Attending: College of Charleston Scholarship: Commodore Ilja and Kelley Vreeken

ANTHONY DZUIBA Graduated: West Bloomfield High School Attending: Eastern Michigan University Scholarship: Ray Laethem

DWIGHT ELLIS Graduated: Detroit Country Day School Attending: New York University Scholarship: Edwin and Felicia Shaw

MICHAEL GUALDONI

RYAN HEXTER

Graduated: Grosse Pointe North High School Attending: Syracuse University Scholarship: Manuel and Nora Moroun

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: College of Charleston Scholarship: GPYNEF

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2021 GPYNEF College Scholarship Recipients

CARLY IRWIN Graduated: Eisenhower High School Attending: Grand Valley State University Scholarship: DRYA

EMILY PYTELL

MICHAEL KIRKMAN Graduated: Novi High School Attending: Boston College Scholarship: Commodore Sean and Dr. Kristen Schotthoeffer

SAMUEL LOUIS MONIQUE Graduated: Farmington High School Attending: Michigan State University Scholarship: Glenn Sheets and Patricia O’Kelly

JACOB SCHAUPETER

CHRISTINA THOMAS

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: Macomb Community College Scholarship: Commodore Tymon C. and Sheri Tott

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: Harvard University Scholarship: Commodore James and Sandy Morrow

VERONICA VAN ROSSEN

WILLIAN VOGEL

BRANDON WORTMAN

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: University of Maryland Scholarship: Commodore John and Marlene Boll

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: University of Michigan Scholarship: Benno Steinborn

Graduated: Grosse Pointe South High School Attending: University of Michigan Scholarship: W.W. Williams Company

Graduated: Troy High School Attending: University of Michigan Scholarship: Commodore James and Patty Anderson

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NEWS Spinnaker Opening

The Spinnaker is expected to open to the general membership starting in September and will be open Thursday-Saturday. Stay tuned in the Weekly Buzz for the opening date, menu, hours of operation, and opening week details.

VISION 2026

VISION 2026 is moving right along with the renovation of the Main Dining Room.

It is expected to be completed before the end of October. For updates on all VISION 2026 projects, visit gpyc.org/vision2026.

Pool, Outdoor Amenities Open in September The Pool and Splash Pad will remain open with regular hours until Labor Day, September 6. After Labor Day, the Pool and Splash Pad, Harborside Grill and Gazebo Bar will be open (weather permitting) on Saturdays and Sundays.

Pool Hours*

Before Labor Day: Monday-Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

After Labor Day: Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Lap swimming: Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. *Pool hours are subject to change

Splash Pad Hours: Same as the Pool

Harborside Grill after Labor Day: Limited menu, window service only.

Saturday – Sunday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Gazebo Bar after Labor Day:

Open everyday from 4 p.m. – close.

Trap Shooting

Trap shooting at the Club started with just an idea. A group of members went to the city of Grosse Pointe Shores and were approved for trap shooting for limited hours on the weekends. There was so much interest that within five minutes, member Joe Haney received $10,000 in funding from members, as well as a donated trap machine from Bob Kaiser.

In it’s first year, members sat out on the East Wall and shot with Kenny from the Old Club as their trap officer. Soon after, the Club bought a shed from Home Depot to stay warm. But after the shed was destroyed when it blew into the Harbor, it was back to the drawing board. Once the Marine Activity Center was finished, the group was able to transition to trap shooting on the second level, complete with shooting stations, chairs, a little fireplace and ping pong.

Trap shooting has turned into quite the hit. The Club now offers training and competitions, and we hope to begin trap shooting leagues with men and women from other clubs. Stay tuned for more information on trap shooting as the weather turns colder!

Harbor Hours & Concierge Service

The Harbor is staffed through October 31 from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Due to staff shortages beginning in September, in-well pump outs will only be available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Please use the Harbor Concierge Service to schedule your pump outs 24 hours in advance. Hoist services will also remain available through the app with a 24 hour advance notice.

The full service fuel dock will remain open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. seven days a week. In October, the hours will change to sunrise 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Kid’s Klub

Parents – you have the opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club.

Drop your kids off at the Kid’s Klub on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 – 10 p.m.

Children must be three years old and potty trained. $20 for the first child, $15 for each additional child in the family.

To maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratio, the maximum number of children who can attend Kid’s Klub is 12 children per evening. Reservations are required.

The cut-off for reservations is by 4:30 p.m. the day of. To sign your children up, contact the Front Desk at switchboard@ gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500.

Grog Shop Hours

The Grog Shop is open every day from 9 am – 8 pm. We are now offering a Concierge Service, where you can order snacks, Grab N’ Go food, beer, and much more right to your boat!

A La Carte To Go

Our a la carte menu is available to-go Wednesday-Sunday each week. You can place an order by calling the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500, who will transfer you to the Kitchen.

GPYC Business Center

Our Business Center has everything you need to get your daily work done. Amenities include WiFi, printer, office supplies, coffee machine and snacks.

The Business Center is now available for two guests at a time. If you would like the space to yourself, simply reserve both spaces under your name during your chosen day and time.

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To book the business center, visit gpycbusinesscenter.skedda.com.

Communications Director Katie Susko at ksusko@gpyc.org.

November/ December 2021 MAST Deadline

GPYC Text Messages

Submissions for THE MAST can be sent to Katie Susko at ksusko@gpyc.org. The deadline is Thursday, October 5.

Member Spotlight for The Grosse Pointer

Do you or a member of your immediate family have a special accomplishment to share? Professional achievements, philanthropic endeavors, college scholarships, athletic/instrumental/ vocal accomplishments and more are all examples of what is included in the “Member Spotlight” section of The Grosse Pointer magazine. We’d love to hear from you! To send in a submission, please email

Sign up for GPYC text messages to make sure you receive key information about Club events and important information, such as last-minute updates to Club service or closure of outdoor facilities.

The text message service is optional, and you may opt out at any time. If you would like to sign up for the service, email Communications Director Katie Susko at ksusko@gpyc.org.

Download the GPYC App

The GPYC app is the best way to get the most up-to-date information about everything happening at the Club. Plus, the Harbor Concierge Service is now available

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through the GPYC App! This is the place to get the most up-to-date information about events, dining specials, harbor postings and more. To download the app, search Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in your app store, and login with your member ID and password.

Catering & Special Events Please contact our Catering Office if you or someone you know is planning to host a social or corporate event. We will be following all COVID -19 related restrictions. We look forward to hearing from you! Alondra Kennedy, Catering Director, (313) 640-7012 ; Maria Dallas, Catering Coordinator, (313) 640-7007

Cancellation Policy

Members canceling a reservation for Clubsponsored 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.

Thank you.

EVENTS Women’s Book Club Milliken Wednesday, September 1 Rendezvous Wednesday, October 6 Weekend This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month (unless that falls on a holiday) at the Club. The book of the month is discussed over dinner and cocktails. If you enjoy reading, please join us for a fun evening of conversation and camaraderie. Please contact Mariann Chanel at medievalmd@aol.com if you are not already on the Book Club email list.

Friday, September 17 – Sunday, September 19 Don’t miss the popular Milliken Rendezvous in downtown Detroit. Dock your boat in their Harbor or just drive down and enjoy fun activities with GPYC members. An informal gathering will be held at the Milliken State Park Harbor on Friday evening with live entertainment and food.

Labor Day Weekend Festivities

To RSVP and for more information, contact Catering Director Alondra Kennedy at akennedy@gpyc.org.

Saturday, September 4 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fishing Rodeo Please bring your own bait. Sign up is in front of the Grog Shop from 8 – 10 a.m. You can also pick up raffle tickets for prizes at registration. Prizes will be awarded on the East Lawn at 11:10 a.m. sharp. For additional information, contact Harbormaster Alex Turner at (313) 640-7000 or aturner@gpyc.org.

Sunday, September 5 1 p.m. Bocce Tournament at the Family Recreation Center Please contact the Front Desk to sign up for the tournament: (313) 884-2500 or switchboard@gpyc.org.

Grandparents Day Brunch

Sunday, September 12 Look for more information about this event in the Weekly Buzz.

Bluenose Regatta

Saturday, September 25 This 28-mile stadium sailing regatta returns to the GPYC, bringing together sailors from various clubs belonging to the Detroit Regional Yacht-Racing Association.

Unless otherwise specified, please contact the Front Desk to make reservations 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-year-olds in Kids’ Klub).

Fall Family Festival Sunday, September 26 | Noon – 3 p.m. $15++ per person Join us at the Family Activity Center for live entertainment, a petting farm and other fall activities and treats.

Spooktacular Halloween Party

Sunday, October 24 $15++ per person Join us for trick-or-treat stations, apple cider, donuts and entertainment. Stay tuned for more details in the Weekly Buzz.

Lauderdale International Boat Show Rendezvous Friday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Please join us after the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for a special dinner for GPYC members. Cocktails & dinner will take place at the newly renovated and spectacular Lauderdale Yacht Club. Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Devil’s Night Masquerade Party

Monday, September 6 4 – 7 p.m. Labor Day BBQ on the East Lawn $32++ Adult & $16++ for Kids Please contact the Front Desk to sign up: (313) 884-2500 or switchboard@gpyc.org.

Saturday, October 30 Join us for an adults-only Halloween Party at the Club. Costumes are encouraged! Stay tuned for more details in the Weekly Buzz.

Save the Dates Annual Meeting November 11

Veteran's Day Brunch November 14

Holiday Boutique November 17

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Keep the Referrals Coming!

It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the end of our fiscal year. Reflecting on the COVID challenges and staffing and service limitations, I’m sure we are all looking forward to moving on with a year of health and happiness. Kudos to our dedicated and hardworking staff for enduring long hours through the pandemic. Kudos also to the members who stuck it out and supported the Club over the past year.

The Club has been fortunate to improve the member count. Last year the count was at 762. The current member count is 777 with one more month to go in this fiscal year.

Recruitment typically slows down as we enter the fall season. We have some opportunities in the upcoming months to

keep the momentum going. I’m hopeful that the continual renovations to the clubhouse will generate more referrals and new members in the upcoming months. I plan to invite prospective members who have inquired over the past year to attend the next Open House showcasing all of the completed renovations.

Additionally, GPYC will be present for the 2021 Motor Bella event in September. We will have a booth with food and beverages and I will be on hand with membership information. This is the perfect target market for recruiting members to the GPYC! Susan Hughes Membership Director

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Two bedroom classic suite. Accommodations for eight. Three bathrooms. Third floor balcony.

View of Lake Michigan. Fitness club and pool included. For reservations call (231) 439-2400.

To place an ad: Contact Katie Susko at (313) 640-7003 or ksusko@gpyc.org. Rules: Ads must be for memberowned items/property only. $10 per issue will be billed to your account.

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SPORTS Up Your Alley

The GPYC 2021-22 season is upon us.

The season is looking like it will be one of our best seasons in recent years. Due to COVID, we were very limited to how many bowlers we were allowed to have.

The Wednesday Night League voted not to bowl last season and our Friday Couples Leagues were limited to 24 bowlers. I am very optimistic we will have full leagues this coming season.

Below are the list of leagues we have this coming 2021-22 bowling season. Leagues start the first week of October. All leagues have openings except the Monday Night Men’s which is currently full. If you wish to join one of our leagues email me at gwoods@gpyc.org or call me at 640-7005 for more information.

Monday Night Men’s: 6:30 p.m.; 36 bowlers, league is currently full Wednesday Night Men’s/Ladies: 6:30 p.m., max 24 bowlers

Open Bowling

Thursday Morning Ladies: 10 a.m., max 24 bowlers Thursday Night Men’s/Ladies: 6:30 p.m., max 24 bowlers Friday Night Couples #1: 7 p.m., first Friday of the month, max 36 bowlers Friday Night Couples #2: 7 p.m., third Friday of the month, max 36 bowlers Open bowling this season will be on the second and fourth Friday of the month and every Saturday, unless bowling parties are booked. Open bowling is from 5 to 10 p.m.

Reservations are required.

Bowling parties are a great way to entertain your friends or coworkers. If you would like to book a bowling party contact Catering Coordinator Maria Dallas at mdallas@gpyc.org, or Catering Director Alondra Kennedy at akennedy@gpyc.org.

Thank you and hope to see everyone in the BRC. Gordy Woods Director of Bowling Operations

Second and fourth Friday of the month and every Saturday. $35 per lane, per hour. $5 shoe rental A la carte dining is available in the BRC Reserve your spot with Gordy Woods at gwoods@gpyc.org.

Fitness Center

Throughout my years as a trainer and fitness guru, many people have told me, “I really need to get back in the gym.” Or, “I will start tomorrow, next week, or when I have more time.” Stop making excuses.

Put down your cocktail and get to the gym.

With anything in life, consistency + discipline = results. I can teach my clients how to do a proper squat and push up, but consistency and discipline comes from within; you have to want it. There is no magic formula that will make you have washboard abs overnight. Former Navy Seal and best-selling author Jocko Willink said it best, “don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on discipline.”

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As human beings, it is natural for us to look for the easy way out. However, fitness is a lifelong journey that takes multiple hours per week to maintain. In fact, the Mayo Clinic recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise. Moderate exercise consists of walking, light jog, or lifting light weights. Vigorous exercise examples include anaerobic activities such as running, playing intense sports, or jumping.

The hardest part of any workout is getting started. People will make all sorts of excuses as to why they can’t workout, especially “I am too busy.” Next time you find yourself saying you’re “too busy to workout,” try saying, “working out is not a priority,” and see if that changes your attitude.

With the pool closing soon and outdoor activities slowly coming to an end, I

encourage you to come in and enjoy our state of the art Fitness Center to get started.

come at the Club! I look forward to many more memories on the courts together.

Peter Wendzinski Fitness Director

Though it is September, there are still many opportunities for tennis and pickleball fun. The nets for both tennis and pickle will remain up through October and though we are in a light mode, lesson availability remains by appointment. I should note, the tennis and pickleball machines are always available for usage— simply reserve the time in Skedda and sign out either machine.

Tennis & Pickleball

September time for Yacht Club Tennis—it’s hard to believe that summer has come and gone and the season is winding down.

First and foremost, I want to thank all the adult and junior members whom have played pickle and tennis with us. I also want to thank those who participated in the tennis and pickle tournaments last month!

The growth in pickleball has been particularly tremendous and I want to give a shout out and thank you to David Szymanski and Elyse Trupiano for their dedication toward helping to grow our pickleball program.

Stay up to date regarding all the news and events at the tennis center! Submit your email to me to receive weekly tennis news!

Please call (313) 640-7016 with questions, or to sign up for any of our programs and events. You can also email me at tennispro@gpyc.org.

I have no doubt that both pickle and tennis will continue to grow here for years to

Dmitri Diakonov Racquet Sports Director

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HARBOR I write this while sitting on IZKNOT looking out at Round Lake on the Up North Rendezvous in Charlevoix. Peak summer season is almost over, and believe it or not, Alex and the “A” Harbor team are starting to get the Harbor ready for the upcoming winter season.

There are a few Harbor rules we need to make sure we follow to ensure winter work will be completed.

Please remove all personal items from your well, including lines, hoses, power cords, surf boards, tubes, skis and the like, as there are ongoing, continuous improvements to our Harbor during the winter season. Report any repairs that need to be addressed to the Harbor office for service/repairs during the off season.

HAPPENINGS

A few other reminders: • The Milliken Rendezvous is from September 17-19 in downtown Detroit.

It’s always a fun trip. Contact Alondra Kennedy to sign up.

• The Bluenose Regatta is taking place at the GPYC on September 25, and races can be viewed from the Marina Activity Center.

• All members will be relocated off of the East Wall in the fall to minimize drawbridge usage.

• In well pump outs will be on Mondays and Tuesdays only starting in the fall. Please use the Harbor Concierge Service available on the GPYC app for scheduling • The Lauderdale International Boat Show Rendezvous will take place on October 29. Call the Front Desk to reserve your spot.

Two new high speed diesel fuel pumps were installed this year and are operating as expected delivering fuel @ 37, 24 & 16 gallons per minute respectfully. GPYC members have the best fuel prices in the area.

Please use boating etiquette while in the Harbor and cruising the Great Lakes.

Respectfully submitted, Chris Izzi 2021 Harbor Chair 2021 Harbor Committee

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Wednesday Men’s/Ladies Bowling

Sunday Brunch Brunch & Bowl

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling, Thursday Night Men’s/Ladies Bowling

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Friday Night Couples Bowling #1

3 Sunday Brunch Brunch & Bowl

10 Sunday Brunch Brunch & Bowl

17 Sunday Brunch Brunch & Bowl

24/31 24/ Spooktacular Halloween Party 24/31 Sunday Brunch

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5

Monday Night Men’s Bowling

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Wednesday Men’s/Ladies Bowling

12

Monday Night Men’s Bowling

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Monday Night Men's Bowling

25

Monday Night Men's Bowling

6

Women’s Book Club

Wednesday Men’s/Ladies Bowling

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Thursday Morning Ladies14 Bowling Thursday Night Men’s/Ladies Bowling

20 Wednesday Men’s/Ladies Bowling

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7

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling Thursday Night Men’s/Ladies Bowling

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Wednesday Men’s/Ladies Bowling

24/31 Brunch & Bowl

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25

Bluenose Regatta

Brunch & Bowl Fall Family 26 Festival

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New 21 Candidate Reception Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling

1

8

Open Bowling

9

Open Bowling

Open Bowling

15

Friday Night Couples Bowling #2

22 Open Bowling

16 Open Bowling

23

Open Bowling

Thursday Night Men’s/ Ladies Bowling

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Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling Thursday Night Men’s/Ladies Bowling

29 Lauderdale International Boat Show Rendezvous

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OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

2021

These dates are accurate as of the printing of this MAST. Please stay tuned to The Weekly Buzz, eblasts and text messages for updates.

Devil’s Night 30 Masquerade Party Open Bowling

DISCLAIMER: Hours are accurate as of the printing of this newsletter. However, due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19 and continued changes to the state’s executive orders, please stay tuned for any changes. We will communicate any changes in The Weekly Buzz, eblasts and text messages.

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

The GPYC attire policy is club casual. Dress denims are permitted throughout the Clubhouse.

Cathy W. Champion

abr, crb, crs, e-pro, gri, sfr Associate Broker GPYC Member

DINING HOURS Brunch Binnacle & Binnacle Terrace

Office: Cell: Fax: Email: Web:

Sun | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lunch Binnacle & Binnacle Terrace Available through Labor Day

Wed – Sat | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Labor Day | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(313) 884-6400, Ext. 140 (313) 549-0036 (313) 672-6793 cathy@cchampion.com www.cchampion.com

Dinner Binnacle & Binnacle Terrace

Wed, Thurs & Sat | 5 – 9 p.m.

Fri – Sat | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Harborside Grill

Wed – Sun (through Labor Day) | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Labor Day | 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

After Labor Day:

Saturday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Gazebo Bar

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

Mon – Thurs | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri – Sun | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

After Labor Day: 4 p.m. - Close

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