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2012 Cruise Report by Roy Belluomini

The South Haven Cruise scheduled on 8/9-8/12/12 was canceled on 8/8 due to unfavorable weather conditions for Thursday and Friday.

The Irish Fest Milwaukee trip from 8/16-8/19/12 with Bill Gabriell as Captain was an excellent trip. There was a threat of inclement weather with T-storm early morning but several boats were able to leave on schedule at 9:45am. More boater members were able to leave later in the day but by 6:00pm cocktails were being served and all were present.

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There was food & appetizers and wine that everyone brought to share and enjoy for the 1st night. Sitting on the dock, we reminisced on past cruises and possible future ones while watching the sunset.

Friday was more of a free day exploring Milwaukee with dinner at Milwaukee Yacht Club. After dinner it was a quick cab ride to the Festive Grounds to enjoy the music of Gallic Storm and the many attractions of Irish fest.

Saturday was more of an adventure day with lunch at Molly Cool’s. After lunch we caught a river boat for a tasting of the area micro breweries. After the tasting cruise many explored the Farmers Market stores.

Sunday was another great day but with the threat of bad weather to start after 1pm some members left early and some just enjoyed breakfast at the Alterra coffee house, and then left for home port just in time to beat the on-coming storm.

This may have been the last Club trip of 2012, but as with all the WHYC cruises this year, it was memorable, thanks to all the members who participated. We hope you had as much fun as we did. There are still many cruising weeks left before the year comes to an end, so anyone wishing to take another cruise and wish for some company, just let me know, and we’d be happy to join you.


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CLUB PUPS

Thanks to all of you who have patronized our “Club Pups” hot dog stand at our pavilion! Good food was enjoyed by all and the club benefi ted from fundraising!!


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KIDGATTA 2012

Our KIDGATTA event was a huge success this year! Our younger WHYC members had a great time playing games, face painting, tie dyeing t-shirts and more!


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JOHN CAPOZZOLI - COMMODORE

September 2012

Hello All,

As the evenings become cooler and the sun starts setting a little earlier each night, we have entered that time of the year when we will be blessed with some of the most beautiful weather. Many of the recent evenings have already been just perfect. Last weekend as I sat on the deck in front of the club house, I couldn’t help but think about how fast August slipped by, but what an August it was….

August 4th started off with our very own Nancy Scott hosting the annual WHYC Kidsgatta. Nancy and her fl eet of volunteers transformed the great room into an awesome playground fi lled with tons of games, crafts, face painting and even snow cones. Outside in the Pavilion area, the kids had even more activities to choose from including playing with water balloons and tie dying T-shirts. WHYC Club Pups Hot Dogs, chips and soda were served to all the kids. Kidsgatta lasted for hours and was a huge success! Thank you very much to Nancy Scott for organizing & running such an awesome event and to all her volunteers who helped out including: Rick Scott for running the water game activities, Mary Ann Capozzoli for all her generous efforts in assisting to make this event so special, Gia & Johnna Capozzoli for helping set up, Candi Mayr for donating games & prizes, Tom Bohler for serving snow cones, Colette Foley for registration and Linda Karlin for serving the kids lunch.

JOHN CAPOZZOLI COMMODORE

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CORNERcommodore’scommodore’scommodore’sWhile Kidsgatta was going on, the WHYC Clup Pups Hot Dog stand was open for business serving up the best values in delicious hot dogs, polish sausage, chips, sodas, bottled water and tap beers.

Later that evening members and guests lined the board walk in front of the WHYC for the Annual North Point Marina Venetian Night boat parade and fi reworks. This year’s theme was “Cartoons.” There was everything from the Peanuts, the Flintstones and Scoobie Doo to Sponge Bob and Aladdin. Our very own Tom Kandziora along with North Point Marina’s Dave Suthard presented the awards in both the sail and power categories. Congratulations to the fi rst place winner in sail, Elda IV with Ghosts of Cartoons Past and the fi rst place winner in power, Seventh Lady with Aladdin.

August 11th was one of those days were the weather was just beautiful! Members and guests fi lled the Pavilion and courtyard area to celebrate Joe Danek’s Birthday. The WHYC also opened its reciprocity doors to the Catalina Fleet Chicago Chapter which held their annual BBQ. After dinner the Dennis Cassidy Band rocked the Great Room of the WHYC. Members and guests partied and danced for hours as Dennis and his band played classic hits which brought back many memories for all of us. Special thanks to Dennis Cassidy for his generosity in providing the entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Bill Gabriel stepped up as cruise Captain as he guided several WHYC members on the August 16th cruise to Milwaukee’s Irish Fest. Members and guests enjoyed all the fantastic sights of Milwaukee including visiting Irish Fest, dining at local restaurants, shopping, and brewery tours and even had time for dockside cocktails with appetizers. Regardless of the threat of bad weather, all boats returned safely back to Winthrop Harbor. Great job Bill!

August 25th was the annual WHYC Crab Fest hosted by Greg Hauca, Dennis Cassidy and their crew of many volunteers. Greg, Dennis and their crew prepared freshly grilled corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and succulent steamed crab legs. For $16 per person, this was by far the best value in town for such a high quality and delicious


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CORNERcommodore’scommodore’scommodore’smeal. After dinner, Dennis Cassidy and his band once again rocked the WHYC Great Room. Very special thanks to Greg, Dennis and their huge crew of volunteers who worked so hard in preparing such an enjoyable meal!

WHYC members have been unbelievably generous throughout the year with volunteering their time, money and efforts to make our facility one of the best yacht clubs in the area. I would like to personally recognize some of the members who have volunteered their time and/or donations to our club in the month of August:

*Club Pups volunteers – Linda Karlin, Mary Ann Capozzoli, Jodie & Ken Proschwitz, Ron & Tammy Champion, Al Brenke and Candi Mayr for the use of her hot dog steamer.

*Tom & Pat Kandizora – donated funds to purchase a brand new hot dog steamer.

*Dennis Cassidy – provided August 11th entertainment at no charge to the WHYC.

*Dan & Mary Silcox – donated back their $120.00 winnings from the Crab Fest 50/50 raffl e.

*Kidsgatta volunteers – Rick & Nancy Scott, Mary Ann Capozzoli, Johnna Capozzoli, Gia Capozzoli, Candi Mayr, Linda Karlin, Colette Foley & Tom Bohler.

*Julie Chandler – donated decorative hand soaps for the restrooms.

*Pat O’Brien – donations of janitorial supplies.

Thank you all very much for your generosity!

Interested in being on the WHYC Board of Directors? If so the WHYC nominating committee is in the process of taking interviews for the 2013 Board of Directors. Please reach out to any of the nominating committee members for assistance.


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CORNERcommodore’scommodore’scommodore’s*Julie Chandler - [email protected] *Pat O’Brien - [email protected] *Seaby Bess - [email protected]

WHYC Notice to membership:In efforts to protect our membership and prevent our organization from legal back-lash, Illinois Dram Shop Law notifi cation signs have been posted throughout the clubhouse and pavilion area. It has been brought to our attention that while the Canoe Bar is open for business and serving alcohol, the WHYC is liable for all members and guest who consume alcohol on our property. The laws are intended to protect the general public from the hazards of serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. With that said, when the Canoe Bar is open for business, all alcohol must be purchased through the Canoe Bar. When the Canoe Bar is closed, members and guest can consume their own alcohol. I thank you in advance for your understanding in this sensitive matter; your safety is our priority.

On a friendlier note, the season is not over yet…please continue to check out the WHYC event calendar at www.whyc.com and take full advantage of all the club has to offer!

Coming up: September 8th is the Texas BBQ party - Live music & Western entertainment at its best!

September 16th – How to winterize your boat, taught by Mark Kish from Larson Marine. Captain Betti Mors will be serving breakfast from 9am-10am for all participants.

September 22nd – The Commodore’s Ball which is the most ultimate formal and luxurious event of the year. Please make your reservations quickly for this event does sell out.


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CORNERcommodore’scommodore’scommodore’sIn closing, I have had a great boating season meeting many new friends and enjoying their company. The weather has been great, we set and accomplished new goals, social events are going excellent and the camaraderie has been high all season. Let’s keep it going and continue to enjoy the rest of the season!

As always, please keep in mind should you have any questions, comments or concerns, you may contact me or any board member at www.whyc.com, under the “contact us” section.

Best Regards,

John CapozzoliCommodore

P.S. See you at the club!

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NANCY PRITZEL- VICE COMMODORE

September 2012

They say the two happiest days for boaters are when you buy a boat and when you sell it. During the past two months we have experienced both special days. We sold our Carver 444 aft cabin bridge boat and purchased a Doral 45, an express boat with fewer stairs.

We had our Carver for eleven years and it is amazing how much you can accumulate in the nooks and crannies on a boat! We had forgotten about most of the things stuffed in the hollow swim platform. I mention this because there is a nautical Flea Market in the planning stages for the end of the season at the clubhouse. Keep this in mind as you get your boat ready to put away for the winter. Perhaps you have extra power cords, electronics, fi shing equipment, etc. that you would like to sell. Wayne and I will have a lot to contribute!

Breakfasts have ended, but there is another opportunity to gather on a casual basis. Sunday evenings around 5:00 there are usually a group of people getting together at the clubhouse for dinner before heading home. People bring their own entrée to grill, and a dish to share with the group. Everyone is welcome.

September still offers great days for boating. See you on the water!

Nancy Pritzel


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White Scott & White 21 North Skokie Highway Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Phone: 847-234-6680 Fax: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE PROPOSALYour Membership Committee has been hard at work making proposed modifi cations to the WHYC By-

Laws to better address the issues of membership and update the membership fees.

According to the By-Laws: “These By-Laws may be repealed, modifi ed, altered or amended by a two

thirds vote of the membership eligible to vote and in good standing who are present at any regular or

special meeting of the members, provided that not less than fi fteen (15) days prior written notice of the

substance of the proposed amendment shall be mailed to all members.”

The Board voted to present the proposed By-Law changes to the membership at the June 13, 2012

meeting. The proposed Membership By-Law changes will be formally presented at the October

business meeting on October 13, 2012 for approval by the membership.

Proposed By-Law Changes up for vote on October 13th are the following:

Section 1. Membership Classifi cations.

The membership of the Club shall be divided into fi ve (5) classes, namely: Regular, Social, Inactive,

Honorary and Lifetime. Members shall be of majority age, of good moral character, and governed

by the rules set forth in these By-Laws. The WHYC does not discriminate in membership, services,

programming, or access on the basis of gender, race, religion, or national origin.

(a). Regular Member.

Regular membership may be granted to any boat owner or co-owner who has a boat moored or dry-

stacked at North Point Marina under a full season contract. Regular members who have satisfi ed the

requirements for membership shall have full membership privileges including, but not limited to, voting

and holding offi ce. Where a membership is registered in the name of one adult member of a family

unit, the spouse or signifi cant other of such registered member shall have the same privileges as the

registered member, however, each family unit membership is entitled to only one vote, and only one of

said members at a time, may hold elected offi ce in the Club.

(b). Social Member.

Social Membership may be granted to any person who is not a full season slip holder or a dry-stack

customer at North Point Marina, but who desires to be affi liated with the club, and who has satisfi ed

the requirements for membership. Social members do not have any of the following rights or privileges


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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE PROPOSAL

associated with Regular Members: voting privileges or ability to hold offi ce. The Social Member will

receive a membership card and fob as well as have full use of the club and social events. If the Social

Member has not been a member of the WHYC, then the current initiation fee must be paid. In addition

all normal club fees, such as breakfast fees must be paid. The Social Membership annual cost is 50%

of the then existing Regular Membership fee plus a $50.00 Marina fee. The Social Membership category

may not exceed 15% of the total member units of the club at the close of the prior calendar year.

(c). Inactive Member.

An “Inactive Member” does not have any of the rights or privileges associated with Regular Members or

Social Members; including but not limited to voting privileges; and/or access to the WHYC clubhouse.

Any Regular Member or Social Member who is in good standing may elect to become an “Inactive

Member” beginning the following membership year if they meet these qualifi cations:

i. Does not own a boat located within 200 miles of the WHYC clubhouse;

ii. Notifi es the WHYC Secretary in writing on or before the due date for the next year’s dues of their

election to become an Inactive Member; and,

iii. Pays the then current Inactive Membership dues fee of 20% of the existing membership fee on

or before the due date for the next year’s dues; and every year thereafter so long as they desire to

maintain their status as an Inactive Member.

An Inactive Member may convert their membership status back to either a Regular Member or Social

Member by so notifying the WHYC Secretary in writing and including a payment for the difference

between the current dues for an Inactive Member and the current dues for a Regular Member or Social

Member.

(d). Honorary Member.

Honorary Membership may be granted by the Board of Directors on an annual basis for any reason

deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Honorary Members may not vote or hold offi ce in the

Club.

(e). Lifetime Membership


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Lifetime Membership may be granted by the Board of Directors for any reason deemed appropriate by

the Board of Directors. Lifetime Members may not vote or hold offi ce in the club.

Section 2. Boat Ownership and Membership.

When a boat is co-owned by two or more family units, each family unit must have a separate

membership. It is the intent of the WHYC by-laws to admit only two adult members into the Club under

one registered membership.

PRESENT BY-LAWS

Section 1. Membership Classifi cations.

The membership of the Club shall be divided into four (4) classes, namely: Regular, Associate, Inactive,

and Honorary. Members shall be of majority age, of good moral character, and governed by the rules

set forth in these By-Laws. The WHYC does not discriminate in membership, services, programming,

or access on the basis of gender, race, religion, or national origin.

(a). Regular Member.

Regular membership may be granted to any boat owner or co-owner who has a boat moored or dry-

stacked at North Point Marina under a full season contract. Regular members who have satisfi ed the

requirements for membership shall have full membership privileges including, but not limited to,

voting and holding offi ce. Where a membership is registered in the name of one adult member of a

family unit, the spouse or signifi cant other of such registered member shall have the same privileges

as the registered member, however, each family unit membership is entitled to only one vote, and only

one of said members at a time, may hold elected offi ce in the Club.

(b). Associate Member

Associate Membership may be granted to any person who is not a full season slip holder or a dry-stack

customer at North Point Marina, but who desires to be affi liated with the club, and who has satisfi ed the

requirements for membership. Associate members shall have all the privileges of the Club, including,

but not limited to, voting and holding offi ce, as provided for regular members.

(c). Inactive Member.

An “Inactive Member” does not have any of the rights or privileges associated with Regular Members


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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE PROPOSALor Associate Members; including but not limited to voting privileges; membership cards and/or access

to the WHYC clubhouse. Any Regular Member or Associate Member who is in good standing may elect to

become an “Inactive Member” beginning the following membership year if they meet these qualifi cations:

i. Do not own a boat located within 200 miles of the

WHYC clubhouse;

ii. Notify the WHYC Secretary in writing on or before the due date for the next year’s dues of their

election to become an Inactive Member; and,

iii. Pay the then current Inactive Membership dues fee on or before the due date for the next year’s

dues; and every year thereafter so long as they desire to maintain their status as an Inactive Member.

An Inactive Member may convert their membership status back to either a Regular Member or Associate

Member by so notifying the WHYC Secretary in writing and including a payment for the difference

between the current dues for an Inactive Member and the current dues for a Regular Member or Associate

Member.

(d). Honorary Member

Honorary Membership may be granted by the Board of Directors on an annual basis for any reason

deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Honorary Members may not vote or hold offi ce in the

Club.

Section 2. Boat Ownership and Membership.

When a boat is co-owned by two or more unrelated individuals or family units, each must have a

separate membership. It is the intent of the WHYC by-laws to admit only two adult family unit members

into the Club under one registered membership.

Respectfully submitted

Nancy L. Scott

WHYC Secretary


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