    THE WESTWIND
JUNE 2008
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       CATAWBA WEST HARBOR YACHT CLUB
             “COME AS A GUEST AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND”

FROM THE COMMODORE:

It is June already and boating season has started out well. The month of May went by fast so let’s hope summer slows down. We have many plans for the summer, so make sure you come and join us at the club.

Just a remainder to all members; you need to clean up after yourselves. This is your club and everyone needs to take care of their own things. If you see something that needs cleaned or replaced, please do it. Don't just walk away and let someone else to the job. Let's make a good impression on the new members.

Now that the dues are discounted, please take the time to talk to your boat neighbors or your friends and get them to join the club. People are only going to join the club if you bring them into our club and show them what a great organization we have. We have many functions still planned for the summer so don't miss them. Check the sign-up sheets in the upstairs hallway by the bathrooms and sign-up for a function. I am sure that most of you still need your hours so sign-up for breakfasts, dinners, or even the Bar.

There will be a Fish Fry on June 28 that the public is welcome too, so pass this on your friends and family and dock mates. Also on July 5, Jon and I will be doing our Steak Fry again. This is a required sign up function in advance.

Jacquee Rutherford and Rita Koepfer are on the publicity committee and they have made up flyers about our club and the club events that they are distributing in the community. If you have a place to put any of these flyers please see one of them or ask me and we will get them for you.

One more thing, Jon and I have purchased a Ben Richmond print that we have hung up in the Bar. We have the raffle tickets for this picture, so if you can sell tickets please see us to get them. The drawing is not until the clambake, so we hope to bring in a lot of money from this raffle. Please help us out.

Until next month, have fun boating! Commodore Kathy Schaefer

FROM THE VICE COMMODORE

   Over the past two weeks, CWHYC has gained 9 new members. We are very happy that these good people have joined and we look forward to seeing them in the club as often as their time permits.
Please mark your calendars with the following events:
1) Our official fishing tournament will be Saturday, June 21st. Dan Holan will head up the tournament. There will be a trophy for the biggest fish and, who knows, maybe a prize for the smallest, weirdest or ugliest fish. We need as many fishermen/women as we can get and additional boats would be a good thing. Let Dan or myself know if you want to join in the fun. The fish fry will be held on Saturday June 28th. We need volunteers to help with food prep and frying. I guarantee you will enjoy this event. Dan’s fried fish is as good as it gets.
2) The steak fry is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. Jon and Kathy Schaefer will host this event and sign-up sheets will be at the club or you can call the Schaefers with your order. This is a grill your own steak and we will have plenty of grills for your convenience. Harbor Estates yard sale is also on the same day and the club will have a tent set up, so bring in your stuff. Proceeds from the sale will go to the good of the club.
3) A Pig Roast has been added to the calendar on August 31st. Heidi Rowe has volunteered to head up this up and Jim Sheehan will be the roaster and carver. More details will follow.
4) We have an Island Tour set for September 13th. Those who have experienced the Irish Drinking Tour won’t want to miss this tour. Be sure to book your tour tickets early.
      Every Friday night we will still offer Club Grub in the bar. This Friday we will have new items in the bar freezer. The microwave will be next to the freezer for your convenience. Ring your item on the register. If you get in late on Friday and need something to eat – come up to the bar.
      Speaking of the bar, PLEASE clean up your glasses, napkins, popcorn baskets etc. and wipe off your table. We don’t have a cleaning crew yet and it makes closing much easier and faster for the Rear or guest bartender.
      Lastly, we will have a breakfast every Sunday until August 31st. We will need help in the dining room and kitchen (no cooking required, as we have a cook). This is a great way to get work hours in, so be sure to sign up on the sheet posted in the hall at the end of the bar.
      Be sure to call me if you have any calendar questions. As usual, Connie and I look forward to seeing you at CWHYC.
Gene McKeown

God give me strength to catch a fish, so Big that even I, when telling of it afterwards, Have no need to lie
Sign up for the June21st - Fishing Tournament at the club!

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FROM THE FLEET

On May 31 six boats with 14 people made our first cruise to Huron Boat Basin who took great care of us as usual. Good weather and good water over and back.
Amazingly we had over 30 people for dinner Saturday night at the Huron Yacht Club; almost as many as were at the first membership meeting. Thanks to HBC and HYC.
It was John Brewer’s last weekend home before deployment and he made the cruise Saturday afternoon for dinner. I wish him a safe return so he can do this next year.

Dinghy Poker Run:

Dinghy Poker Run, Saturday, July 12. $15 per person (same as last year)
No one, I mean NO ONE is signed up. So, do I cancel it or do I have it?

9:00 -10:00:    Registration and breakfast at the club for all participants, first card and map of the other three stops
John’s surprise – drinks and card at Gem Beach Marina’s patio bar
3:00        Final card at the beach with snacks and adult beverages
6:00        Opening of the cards and refreshments at the club

The net proceeds from the dinghy poker run are divided among the top three hands
CWHYC Cruises:
Sign up for our other cruises -
Aug 9 – Ford YC for their AYC poker run and regatta
Sept 6 – Leamington for Big 10 weekend
Oct 11 – P.I. B for Oktoberfest

Sign up sheets for dinghy poker run and cruises are in the hall way beside the bar.
We saw gas at $4.39, so cruise with a friend and share expenses so gas is only $2.20. Such a deal!
If anyone wants to cruise the Sandusky River to Freemont and the FYC during the month of June, contact me. 740-522-2150 (w) or biff@13-inc.com
Be safe out there on the water.

Biff Matthews ’08 Fleet Captain

HEAD TRUSTEE

I have made some progress in eliminating our storage garage expenses. Tim, Tony and I installed a door underneath the stairway next to the elevator. We’re also planning on installing some lighting. With some luck, we will be able to store most of our “stuff” in this area. We hope to get rid of some of the stored items at the Harbor Estates garage sale in July.
Unfortunately this past weekend we lost the use of our elevator. Dan Holan is working on this diligently and hopefully it will be repaired by the time you read this article.
The lighting situation in the downstairs dining area has been corrected. Fortunately it was only a few burned out bulbs.
Several members have noticed the ceiling on the upstairs balcony is loose. The trustees are aware of this and it will be taken care of. If anyone would like to get some work hours, see me soon before this job is completed.
Weeds around the clubhouse have been sprayed but it might need another dose. If you see anything else that needs to be done around the club, please see me.

Head Trustee,
Bill Brello

SUNSHINE

     It was nice to see Sandy Athanas at the wine tasting. Way to go Shari, Sandy, and Becky we could not have had it without you girls.
     June 14th is Flag Day fly it proudly.
     Summer is here at least we have the hot weather. Summer begins officially June 21st.
     Our deepest sympathy to Tina Gilliland on the passing of her mother.
     Marty Schott had surgery and is doing well. Hope to see him at the Lake soon.
     John Brewer left for Iraq on June 4th. Pray for John and his unit for there protection and a safe and quick return home.
     Bill Brello and George Barack have retired. I am having a retirement cook out for George Stop Bye on Saturday June 14 from 3-6 at our dock (Gem Beach 7-5).
     My Aunt got a mothers day gift that she will never forget. A box was delivered that she had to open outside. In it was a dozen of small boxes with dormant butterfly's in them. With the warmer temperature outside they woke up. With each butterfly she let go she had to make a wish and watch them fly away.
     The Yard Sale is July 5th at Dan Holan's lot in Harbor Estates at 8:00. Bring your donated treasures for the yacht club to sell. I can use some HELP in selling. PLEASE COME AND HELP
     A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Sharon Barack

MEMBERSHIP

We had a good turnout at the wine tasting and I hope everyone had an enjoyable evening. We have a few bottles left of each of the samplings and will have them available in the bar. I’d like to thank Les and Sue Smeach for donating the lottery raffle basket. It brought in $417.00!

Now on to membership. I am pleased to announce that we have received 9 new applications in the last 2 weeks.

The names of the following 3 applicants have been posted in the club for 2 weeks and have been approved for membership:

Bryan and Andrea Judy of Commerce Twp., Michigan.
Justin Pekar of Port Clinton, Ohio
Tony and Ann Rumpf of Chesterland, Ohio

The names of the following 6 applicants were posted this past weekend for approval:

Butch & Carole Cook of Fostoria, Ohio
Richard & Kelli Cerveny of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Jeff and Sheila Helline of Port Clinton, Ohio
John and Sandy Pubal of Parma, Ohio
Ken and Audrey Rasmussen of Lyndhurst, Ohio
Mike and Ginny Simonis of Port Clinton, Ohio

Sincerely,
Shari Brello, Membership

NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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START CLEANING OUT YOUR ATTIC AND BASEMENT NOW FOR THE HARBOR ESTATES YARD SALE. JULY 5TH

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* We've made some changes to Club Grub. From now on, food will be available in the freezer for you to microwave. We will endeavor to keep the freezer stocked with cheeseburger sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, brats and pizza. Directions for cooking will be posted on the freezer. All food will be run on the register - directions will be on the freezer.
We will continue to look for other food items that can be quickly cooked.

*This will be strictly self serve and available at any time.
Please be sure to clean any equipment and utensils you use.

LOOKING TO FULFILL YOUR WORK HOURS???

Contact one of the following chairmen and offer your help for their function. If you and your significant other work an event you’ll earn at least 6 hours. Sign up sheets will be posted.
June 28th – Fish Fry – contact Dan at DHolan122@cs.com
July 5th – Steak Fry – contact Kathy Schaefer at sbriefrecess@yahoo.com
July 19th – Turkey Fry – contact Dan at DHolan122@cs.com
July 26th – Summer Fest – contact Gene at genemckeown@oh.rr.com
August 9th – Spaghetti Dinner – contact Tom Head at thead@insight.rr.com
August 23rd – Mid Summer Rib Dinner – contact George Barack at someday75@aol.com
August 31st – Pig Roast – contact Heidi at yitsheidi@yahoo.com
September 13th – Island Tour – contact Connie at conniemckeown@oh.rr.com
September 20th – Clambake – contact Dan at DHolan122@cs.com
September 27th – Chili-Off – contact Gene at genemckeown@oh.rr.com
October 4th – Christmas Party – contact Mary Kishmarton

Help is also needed for the SUNDAY BREAKFASTS. You can work as little as 2 hours or as much as 5 hours. Help is needed for setting up and being a runner between the kitchen and dining room and/or for cleaning up (this will entail some dish washing). Please sign up on the poster in the hall.

***KEEP THE ABOVE LIST AS A REMINDER OF OUR SUMMER EVENTS. THE CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT, SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, DOCK MATES, AND NEIGHBORS TO ANY AND ALL EVENTS. ***

WANTED

If anyone has a podium, lecture or music stand collecting dust in the attic, basement or garage…please contact Bill Brello at 440-409-2514. We would like to have one at the yacht club to hold the guest register.

WINE TASTING

                  SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS FOR JULY

     BIRTHDAYS                                             ANNIVERSARIES
8th _ Linda Kleinhenz                             2nd _ Hal & Laura Johnston
9th _ Bonnie Michael                             18th _ Ed & Jan Rundle
10th – Denny Dickinson                           29th _ Sharon Stankiewicz
11th_ Donna Hollik                               30th _ Don & Diana Miller, Jr.
18th _ Marcia Dickinson
21st_ Rita Hirsch
28th _ Glenn Dumonthier
30th _ “Shorty” Frabott

          CATAWBA WEST HARBOR YACHT CLUB OFFICERS 2008
                 P.O. Box 265, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452           419-797-9962
                                                      www.cwhyc.org
Commodore: Kathy Schaefer (Jon)                  sbriefrecess@yahoo.com
                      65 Independence Dr.                      419-347-6863
                      Shelby, Ohio 44875
Vice Commodore: Gene McKeown (Connie)     genemckeown@oh.rr.com
                               4909 Windsford Circle          440-353-0409
                               North Ridgeville, Ohio
                               44039
Rear Commodore: Jim Miller                            miller@buckleykms.com
                               2832 Fackler Ave.                 440-324-4529
                               Elyria, Ohio 44035
Immediate Past: Hope McLeod                          hkmcleod@ameritech.net
                              1916 Clague Rd.                     440-331-5808
                              Westlake, Ohio 44145
Secretary: Connie McKeown (Gene)                 conniemckeown@oh.rr.com
                  4909 Windsford Circle                      440-353-0409
                  North Ridgeville, Ohio
                  44039
Treasurer: David Michael (Bonnie)                     bdmichael@sbcglobal.net
                  6681 Markwood Street                        614-436-9176
                  Worthington, Ohio 43085
Head Trustee: Bill Brello (Shari)
Trustees: Charles Baldwin
                 Curtis Frabott (Janice)
                 George Barack (Sharon)
                  Dan Holan (Dorothy)
Fleet Captain: Biff Matthews   (Terre)            tmatthews@alink.com
                          444 Hudson Ave.                         740-345-0733
                          Newark, Ohio 43055
Membership: Shari Brello (Bill)                       brello@wowway.com
                       5101 Devon Drive                          440-779-1375
                       North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
Blue Gavel President: Tony Durieux (Sandi)        agent@alink.com
                                    524 Deer Trail Dr.              740-323-1804
                                    Thornville, Ohio
                                     43076
I-LYA Delegate: Dan Holan (Dorothy)                 DHolan122@cs.com
                            10450 River Edge Dr.                  440-885-4192
                            Parma, Ohio 44130
AYC Delegates: Dean Hartman (Linda)                419-332-8677
                            220 Cottage St
                            Fremont, Ohio
GCBA Delegate: Hope McLeod                             hkmcleod@ameritech.net
                             1916 Clague Road                       440-331-5808
                             Westlake, Ohio 44145
Log Editor: Hope McLeod
Web Master: Ed Rundle (Jan)                              erose@netlink.net
                         4183 Blossom Court                        330-273-3931
                         Brunswick, Oh. 44212

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FOR ADVERTISING INFO – CONTACT BIFF MATTHEWS/FLEET CAPTAIN

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Sign up for the June21st - Fishing Tournament at the club!

“Captain” Dan’s Fish Fry
PREPARED BY DAN AND HIS CREW!

Saturday June 28th
5:30PM – 7PM

Dinner includes: perch, “taters”, coleslaw, and beverage.

Best fish fry on the island!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU CAN’T BEAT IT FOR $10.00 A PERSON

THE WESTWIND

MAY 2008

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CATAWBA WEST HARBOR YACHT CLUB

“COME AS A GUEST AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND”

FROM THE COMMODORE:

The Club was in full swing for Derby Day. Besides the Club members, we had many guests at the Club bidding some money on the horses. Some of us won, some lost, but fun was had by all. Thank you Ed and Betty Brewer and all their workers, for a wonderful day at the races. A delicious chicken dinner was served after the race and then the Razor’s Edge played until midnight. Thank you, Connie and Gene, for the meal and band. The bar was full and there was a lot of dancing.
   A special thank you to Terre Matthews for finishing the installation of the curtains on the upstairs and downstairs windows. The new additions provide privacy as well as a warm and finished appearance.
   The trustees are working on a few projects that I think will really make the Club look better. We hope to get these things done and clean out the storage unit. Gene is almost finished with the new serving cabinet.
   The Membership Meeting is May 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. I encourage all of our members to attend this meeting. This meeting is vital for the future of our Club. Again, I stress that we need new members and I encourage everyone to please try and bring in a new member or two. With the high gas prices, stress that the Club would be a good place to spend time with friends and not on high gas prices. The future of our Club depends on our membership.
   I hope everyone is getting their boats in the water and I am looking forward to seeing you at the Club.
Kathy Schaefer

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

PROPOSAL TO SUSPEND BYLAW RULES GOVERNING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES, FEES, DUES, AND WORK HOURS FOR THE PRESENT YEAR, 2008
 The proposal is to set the annual dues at $195.00 for one year.
 These dues would apply to all categories of members, be it active, senior or social.
 Anyone joining after April of this year would be required to work 20 hours or be assessed $10.00 for every hour not worked. This would be due at the end of the year.
 Any new member would be asked for a $50.00 application fee. Upon approval of the application the $50.00 would be applied to the annual dues. If the application is rejected the $50.00 fee would be refunded.
 Senior members would not be required to perform work hours.
 For those members who have already paid their dues for 2008, they would only be required to perform 5 work hours without penalty.
THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE PRESENTED AND THE RATIONAL WILL BE GIVEN AT THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON MAY 17TH. YOUR VOTE WILL BE IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE OF THE CLUB.

FROM THE VICE COMMODORE:

Our first membership meeting of 2008 will be held on Saturday, May 17th. This will be a very important meeting that you should not miss. A change in our dues structure will be presented and I think you will like what you hear. Your comments will be heard. Plan to stay around for the day. The Bridge is hosting a Membership Appreciation Dinner that evening with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7. There will be no cost for dinner. Please sign up at the club if you plan to attend.
The Kentucky Derby Party was a big success. We had visitors from Nugents, Middle Bass, Toledo Sailing Club and Toledo YC. The band, Razor Sharp Objects, with a new keyboard player (Nick who sounds and plays like Billy Joel), really entertained us. They will be back for our Turkey Fry on July 19th. Incidentally, this will be our next membership meeting.
We may have a cook for our Sunday breakfasts. If we can hire him, then we will have 12 breakfasts starting on June 1st and ending on August 31st. We will need 2 members each Sunday to keep the dining room cleaned up, collect money and serve. If we cannot hire him, we will have fewer breakfasts and will need crews that will cook as well as all the other duties.
As always, Connie and I look forward to seeing you at the club.
Gene McKeown

FROM THE REAR COMMODORE:

Wow what a great Derby Day! We had a lot of fun with the ponies and danced into the night with Razor Sharp Objects. I must say I am still recovering. Hopefully, we will all be back and at it in no time. I would like to thank everyone who helped out behind the bar for the Derby Day Party I could not have made it through the night without you all. I think we all had a fun time and I plan on us doing it all again real soon. I would especially like to thank those members who helped with the Grasshopper drinks. I am not one who likes to deal with sticky ice cream like drinks, so I greatly appreciate your help. Along those lines, we still have a number of Derby glasses for sale. I hear they make great Christmas gifts.
On the regular front, we are planning some new things at the bar this summer. Per the request of members, I will be trying some new beers this year including Bud Select and Michelob Ultra. Don’t worry; we will still carry the regulars (Bud Light, Bud, Miller Lite, Coors Light, MGD and Pabst). As I have said before, if you think we should carry some particular kind of beer or alcohol, let me know and I will see what we can do. That is about it. I will talk to you in the next Westwind issue.
Jim Miller

FROM THE FLEET:

May cruise - I will send the Huron Basin dock master our boat information the day after Memorial Day. If you are signed up for the cruise make sure your preferred phone number is on the list. IMPORTANT - Captains meeting conference call that I'll initiate at 7:00 pm Thursday night before the cruise. Who is going Friday, and at what time, as opposed to Saturday, and at what time. Reminder - BYOB and snacks for the dock. Make your own reservations at HYC now for dinner, if you intend to dine there Saturday night, so they can be prepared for us, which was not totally the case the last time we went to Huron.

Remember gas is only $2 a gallon when you cruise with a friend and share expenses!
Biff Matthews
'08 CWHYC Fleet Captain

SUNSHINE:

    It was great to see everyone at the Derby party. Great job Ed, Betty Brewer and crew. The drinks, band, food was well planed. Congratulation to Sue Smeach for second place. Thank you for picking my hat for first place.
It was nice to see Marty Schott up and around.
    Tim Atves is going into surgery this Friday the 9th instead of the 14th.
Sandy Athanas is doing well and hanging in there.
Connie you need to be more careful and stay on your feet.
Dan Holan is back (drinking beer) welcome back Dan.
Schaefer's daughter is giving them another grand baby in November Congratulations.
    Ted and Sandy Athanas son Chris is back from Iraq and hopefully he won't have to go back.
     If you have not heard, we have one of our own leaving soon for Iraq P/C John brewer with his coast guard reserve. Take care and come back soon.
     When doing your spring cleaning if you come across any items that are no long valuable to you please keep the club in mind for there garage sale. It could be somebody else's treasure.
     Can't wait to see all of you at the membership meeting May 17th
    Wishing all the mothers a Mother's Day filled with all the good things that mean the most to you.
Sharon Barack

HEAD TRUSTEE:

I have not started any of the summer projects. But if anyone has expertise in plumbing and would like to get their work hours in…please contact me at 440-409-2514 or see me at the club. I have several projects that need to be completed.

The commodore would like to eliminate the expense of the storage garage so during the next few weeks I will also be looking for a work crew to sort through the “stuff” we currently have in storage and move it into the club. Hopefully it will be a manageable amount to move.

Head Trustee,
Bill Brello

MEMBERSHIP:

The 2008 roster has been finalized and is in the process of being printed. I hope to have them distributed in the next few weeks. We currently have 57 paid members. We lost quite a few memberships due to retirement and economic conditions. 2008 will be a difficult year and recruitment of new members must be a continued priority for the future of CWHYC.

Hope everyone had a great time on Derby Day. Though it might have been more profitable for the “ladies” if someone (Bill) hadn’t stolen our horse during the auction, I still had a good time. Two thumbs up for the band…they did a great job. I believe we’ll be hearing them again later this year.

Please mark your calendars for May 17th. This is the date of our fist membership meeting. I hope to see all of you there.

Sincerely,
Shari Brello, Membership

ANNUAL WINE TASTING
SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
7 TO 9 PM
$ 16.00 PER PERSON

CONTACT SHARI BRELLO 216-409-8082 OR A-DOCK

NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We wish to thank everyone for keeping our son Chris in their thoughts and prayers during his last deployment to Iraq. He arrived back safely to Hawaii in February. His next duty is to Quantico, VA for 3 years. He arrives stateside in August. Thanks again,
Ted and Sandy Athanas

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START CLEANING OUT YOUR ATTIC AND BASEMENT NOW FOR THE HARBOR ESTATES YARD SALE. DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND
MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER MAY 17TH

Derby Day

                    SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS FOR JUNE

     BIRTHDAYS                                             ANNIVERSARIES
1ST – TIM ATVES                                        4TH _ ROWE
4TH – DON MILLER,SR.                             12TH _ SMEACH
8TH – JACK FEUDNER                               15TH _ ATHANAS
        ED STANKIEWICZ                              25TH _ FEUDNER
16TH – TOM HEAD
18TH – JOHN BREWER
19TH – DEBORAH SHAFER
22ND – GARY HUGHES
25TH – TOM BURKE
27TH – MARDI DUMONTHIER
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      CATAWBA WEST HARBOR YACHT CLUB OFFICERS 2008
             P.O. Box 265, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452           419-797-9962
                                             www.cwhyc.org

Commodore: Kathy Schaefer (Jon)                  sbriefrecess@yahoo.com
                      65 Independence Dr.                      419-347-6863
                      Shelby, Ohio 44875
Vice Commodore: Gene McKeown (Connie)     genemckeown@oh.rr.com
                               4909 Windsford Circle          440-353-0409
                               North Ridgeville, Ohio
                               44039
Rear Commodore: Jim Miller                            miller@buckleykms.com
                               2832 Fackler Ave.                 440-324-4529
                               Elyria, Ohio 44035
Immediate Past: Hope McLeod                          hkmcleod@ameritech.net
                              1916 Clague Rd.                     440-331-5808
                              Westlake, Ohio 44145
Secretary: Connie McKeown (Gene)                 conniemckeown@oh.rr.com
                  4909 Windsford Circle                      440-353-0409
                  North Ridgeville, Ohio
                  44039
Treasurer: David Michael (Bonnie)                     bdmichael@sbcglobal.net
                  6681 Markwood Street                        614-436-9176
                  Worthington, Ohio 43085

Fleet Captain: Biff Matthews   (Terre)            tmatthews@alink.com
                          444 Hudson Ave.                         740-345-0733
                          Newark, Ohio 43055
Membership: Shari Brello (Bill)                       brello@wowway.com
                       5101 Devon Drive                          440-779-1375
                       North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
Blue Gavel President: Tony Durieux (Sandi)        agent@alink.com
                                    524 Deer Trail Dr.              740-323-1804
                                    Thornville, Ohio
                                     43076
I-LYA Delegate: Dan Holan (Dorothy)                 DHolan122@cs.com
                            10450 River Edge Dr.                  440-885-4192
                            Parma, Ohio 44130
AYC Delegates: Dean Hartman (Linda), 220 Cottage St., Fremont, Oh. 43420
                            419-332-8677
GCBA Delegate: Hope McLeod                             hkmcleod@ameritech.net
                             1916 Clague Road                       440-331-5808
                             Westlake, Ohio 44145

Log Editor: Hope McLeod

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THE WESTWIND

APRIL 2008

COMMODORE

A big thank you to everyone that helped make the 2008Commodore's Ball a success. A thank you to Terre for the decorations, Johnny K for the music and most of all John Brewer for all the work and preparations in setting up the Ball to make it go so smoothly. I also want to thank all the club members that could attend. We held our first Bridge meeting of the New Year, and your officers are working hard to make sure this year is packed with events. The calendar is all set up for the major events and will be ready for you soon. The trustees are working on repairs and new projects to make the club a better place. As I said in March several people showed up for the cleaning day so that the club is ready to open.
As soon as the club is open for spring and everyone has their boats in the water, I would like to get the storage unit cleaned out and avoid future rent. My first big concern for the club is MEMBERSHIP. If you know of anyone that may be interested in joining our club, PLEASE bring them into our facility, show them around, bring them to a function, and talk to them about joining. With the gas prices the way they are for the summer, use the line." that if you can not use your boat and go out on the lake, come to our club and enjoy the summer with us." We have a wonderful club and so many great members; so let's show others what it is all about. Thank you again for the Ball.

Kathy Schaefer

VICE COMMODORE

The Commodore’s Ball of 2008 is history now. However, if you go to www.cwhyc.org and click on pictures (4th from the left on top blue bar) you will see pictures of this ball. We all had a great time and had 15 clubs that honored Commodore Kathy with their attendance. The Kentucky Derby Party is our first major event of the season. This year we are adding a Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner following the race and live music following dinner (Razor Sharp Objects from Toledo). Be sure to bring all your friends and relatives. The calendar for this season is attached. Call me (440-452-3815 or www.genemckeown@oh.rr.com) if you have any questions. Every Saturday in April, we will have Club Grub Lunch in the bar. Friday nights from May to Sept. we will offer Club Grub. It will be available whenever you arrive on Friday.
If we can find a cook, we will offer Sunday breakfast every Sunday from June to Sept. This could be a good “gig” for someone that wants to pick up extra income for the summer. Call me if you know of anyone. If we can’t find a cook, then we will hold several breakfasts throughout the season. This is always a good way to get in your work hours. A new food serving counter will be completed this month in the dining room. It will make meal set up and serving much easier. (CONT)
Is anyone interested in doing a pig roast or wild game dinner this year?? Also, we will participate in the Harbor Estates yard sale this summer – does anyone know when it will be held?
As always, Connie and I are looking forward to seeing you at the Club.

Gene McKeow

REAR COMMODORE

Welcome Back to the Harbor!! As we have all been busy getting out boats and cottages ready for the summer, the bridge has also busy getting the club ready for another fun and exciting year. We will begin with the annual derby day party on May 3 with the race being shown on the big screen followed by the music of Razor Sharp Objects. Call me crazy, but there may even be a mint julep or two consumed that day. Come enjoy the fun and participate in the horse auction if you care to try your luck at the ponies. I am told that the Brello syndicate has already been making plans for another successful derby.

I am still looking for bar tenders to help work a shift at the derby party. This is an excellent way to earn your service hours while having fun with fellow club members. After the derby the bar will be open as usual for the summer. We have some excellent events planned, so why not come on down and invite some of your friends to join us for an evening or two. They will start out as guests, but will soon become part of the family!

Jim Miller

MEMBERSHIP

We will soon be starting the 2008 season. Our membership will again enjoy dinners, dances, cruises (both land and sea), reciprocal benefits with other clubs and numerous theme events. Since membership continues to be a critical issue for the club this year, each and every one of us should spread the word about the advantages of CWHYC.

I have received most of everyone’s renewal for 2008. If you have not yet sent yours in, please do so as soon as possible to keep your membership current. Please also remember to complete and return the membership renewal form in order for us to publish the correct information in the 2008 roster. It’s also very important to supply us with a current e-mail address since this has been a successful means of communication for us.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon,

Shari Brello

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A HUGE THANK YOU TO TERRE MATTHEWS FOR THE DONATION OF THE RIDING COOLER.THE COOLER WAS RAFFLED AT THE COMMODORES BALL, WON BY RITA KOEPHER, AND RAISED OVER $600.TO HELP OFFSET THE BALL EXPENSES. THANKS TERRE!

FLEET CAPTAIN

Well, you’re stuck with me as your fleet captain pro tem for a third year! I’m proud to serve our club again and my thanks to Commodore Kathy and Fleet Captain John for asking me to step in.

As most know John Brewer, the person you elected fleet captain, is being deployed to the Middle East in late spring. Our prayers go with him.

John had the cruises set up plus asked members to help so most of the work is done.

Cruise sign up sheets were at the Commodore’s Ball. They will be posted the weekend of April 19th at the club in the hall to the left of the bar. Please write legibly and include e-mail address and best telephone number for contacting the captain. Sign up early as the marinas ask for boat information at least two weeks before a scheduled cruise.

CWHYC Cruises:
May 31    Huron Boat Basin
July 12    Dinghy Poker Run
August 9    Ford Yacht Club (coincides with the AYC Poker Run)
September 6    Leamington Municipal Marina
October 11    PIBYC for Oktoberfest

Cruising to Canada requirements in the next issue.

Captain’s meeting by conference call Thursday evening before each cruise that I can arrange plus e-mail information the week before the cruise.

As in the past please bring snacks or hors d’oeuvres to share on the dock, the $10 per couple refreshment fee for the club to provide the meat and breakfast pastries then new last year, BYOB.
Several cruisers noted they prefer to leave Friday afternoon or evening. If a member will step forward and lead Friday’s flotilla, I’ll bring up the rear with the Saturday group.
Last year I called weather cancellations yet this year I promise to be more adventuresome and rather than not going we may go once it lies down.
Expect some cruises to simply anchor out and have a good time

Remember gas this year is only $2 a gallon for those that cruise . . . . . sharing expense with other members and friends.
Last, John arranged a surprise for the Dinghy Poker Run that I’ll keep close to the vest as long as I can.
Let’s cruise. For each adult couple guest that is a potential member accompanying a member on a club cruise your fleet will provide the captain with a six-pack of their favorite beer. FREE beer!
Biff Matthews

SUNSHINE

I hear that Tim Atves is going in for surgery May 14th our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We have two members who are going to retire this summer. My husband George and Bill Brello. Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money. Good Luck to them. Shari good luck to you to. Retirement: That's when he returns from work one day and say, "Hi, Honey, I'm home - forever."
It was a great time at the commodore's Ball. Great Job John & Celenea Brewer and Terre & Biff Matthews. Thank you to Bill Brello for donating his winnings to the club in the 50/50 raffle. Also thank you to the people who donated the basket, bottle of scotch and wine for the other prizes.
Congratulations to Dave White in earning the Jug Head award who lost his Jet boat on the highway. Also to John Brewer and Henry Kleinhenz for getting the Boner all I have to say is do not put hot ashes in the dumpster and Celenea for the seatbelt.
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.
Happy Spring. It is that time to clean those boats, "wax on was off" Can't wait to see everyone.

Sharon Barack

HEAD TRUSTEE

By the time you receive this, hopefully the club will be open for the season. Earlier this year we had a group of volunteer club members help get the club ready for the year by washing, dusting and polishing. There are many projects planned for this summer. As they become organized I will post work sign-up sheets as needed. If there’s anything you feel needs attention, please contact any of the trustees (Charles, Shorty, George, Dan or myself). Each year we have a problem with heat and air conditioning early in the year. Please bear with us as the weather transitions from cold to warmer temperatures and we will try to adjust accordingly. This will be difficult to do if everyone keeps changing the thermostat. Please be patient.

Head Trustee,
Bill Brello

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We will have Club Grub available for lunch every Sat. in April beginning this Sat. When you need a break - stop in for a bite and a rest.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the soup/sauce heater that was in the kitchen please return it. It is important that we have it for events.
Anyone interested in group benefits with Boat US will need the following group number when completing the application. The group number for the CWHYC is GA81953Y. This will give you a half price membership with benefits such as rebates at West Marine, discounts at marinas nationwide on fuel, repairs and overnight slips, on-the-water towing service, marine insurance and much more.