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Christmas Dinner Dance Host, Commodore Rob Downs Kid’s Christmas Party Special Guest, Santa Tipsy Turkey Party Thanksgiving Eve Musical Guest: Chef Dan & The Croutons 9-12 pm Commodores Ball Host, Vice Commodore John Caputo Musical Guests: Total Eclipse

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Christmas Dinner Dance

Host, Commodore Rob Downs

Kid’s Christmas Party

Special Guest, Santa

Tipsy Turkey Party Thanksgiving Eve

Musical Guest: Chef Dan & The Croutons 9-12 pm

Commodores Ball

Host, Vice Commodore John Caputo

Musical Guests: Total Eclipse

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Commodore ROB DOWNS l

Fellow LYC Members,

As you know, this year, has been a “bonus year” for me as your

Commodore. At this time last year, the LYC Board of Directors asked me to

fill in as Commodore for the 2017 season. As a Past Commodore, I gladly

accepted the offer to help out the club in any way I can. At that time, I was

warned that it might be a tough year ahead. Now, as my term is winding

down, the reality is that it was to be a great year ahead! All of our leadership team worked

together as a unit to make LaSalle Yacht Club even better than ever. Our Board Meetings

were well attended, orderly & productive. Our Officers & Directors have been focused on

the many tasks at hand as they come along, as well as planning for the continued success of

our club. Our Members show their support when they see me on Friday nights as well as

supporting the club by attending events.

It’s always risky to name names when thanking people for their help, but I must call out a

few of the people that agreed to come along with me on this bonus year. Our Treasurer, Ken

Argona, our Secretary Mike Shepard & our Social Director Kari Bullman all made the

commitment to stay on for the 2017 year in support of our club & of me personally. Thank

you to my teammates. As you know, Kari served double duty as editor of this fine

publication, The Griffon Log, & Mike served double duty as a Director. That’s dedication.

Impossible to name everyone, a giant thank you goes out to our Directors & Officers,

everyone that helped along the way & you, the Members of LaSalle Yacht Club for making

my “bonus year” the best year ever! Thank you all!

Rob Downs

Please inform us in the event a member or first mate is hospitalized for illness. Let us know who it is, the hospital name and the room number.

Officer’s phone numbers are always listed within the Griffon Log.

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Vice Commodore JOHN CAPUTO

Members and Friends,

As the boats start to thin at the docks, the boat yard starts to buzz and the

leaves change my thoughts go to the winter season ahead. Hopefully it will

pass quickly and spring will be early.

As your Vice Commodore, I have entertained many requests. Some made

sense, some just made me wonder! I have been attempting to accommodate

most. However, the question that haunts me is this; Is this what the majority of the

membership expects from their Club?

This is a question that cannot be answered without the memberships’ input and in order to

serve you better, I have compiled a confidential questionnaire to provide an opportunity for

you to affect the future of our club. I will mail it to each of you directly and ask, please

provide honest and constructive input. Thank You in advance for partaking.

Vice Commodore, John M. Caputo

A special message from Jackie, Restaurant Manager

I would like to say that Chef Dan and the Crew have been expediting such a wonderful

product all summer. Working with Chef for the last 3 weeks and being around 100s of Chefs

at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World I have to say LYC is lucky to have a Chef who

cares what he puts out and a consistent product..

Thank you!

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Rear Commodore TODD WILSON

Members,

Well the chill is in the air! The sad faces walking around getting boats ready to

be put away for another Winter. Soon we will turn our sadness into happy

faces looking forward to the great events at our club. The commodore’s ball

and all the events there after. The club is a great place to grab some warmth,

good conversation and maybe a laugh or two while we all wait for the time

when we can feel the sunshine again. Take care.

Todd Wilson, R/C

Fleet Captain RAY FOLMAR

Members and Friends,

Well the season has almost come to an end. The marina is almost empty

and the boat yard is filling up. We had a great end to a so-so season. Please

remember if you have boat stored in the boat yard for the winter please

remember to fill out your winter storage form.

I'm looking forward to a relaxing winter. The holidays are around the

corner and we have a lot of great events coming up that I hope to see everyone at,

Fleet Captain, Ray Folmar

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Social Director KARI ANN BULLMAN

Fellow friends and members,

“The swiftest hours, as they flew”, “swift fly the years’ or as the age old

idiom has evolved I must say…” how time flies”!

I sit in this moment writing my very last Griffon Log article after a four-year

period as our very own Social Director; it is time to hang up my hat and as I

reflect so many memories come over me, ones that I talk about all the time

and some of those little moments that are just for me, I am certainly feeling nostalgic. Four

years ago, not long after I joined as a member, Tim Philips asked me to be the next Fleet

Captain (this is a true story), I thought about it seriously for a while to come to turn it down

and asked to be considered for the Social Director’s position and four years later I wonder

what it would have been like moving up the chairs; I would be standing where Rob is now

as LYC’s 2017 (and first female) Commodore. I know we all have been down this road…

where you reflect and wonder what if; should of I? Did I make a mistake? It would be nice

to have Commodore on my resume. But, truly, I would not have changed a thing. As Social

Director I got the opportunity to learn and understand the inner workings of the club, which

is so important being an organization ran by all member volunteerism and dedication; also

working besides each Commodore, Tim, Marty, Mike and Rob and of course all the Officers,

and my dear friend and our Secretary Mike Shepard… all were so good to me! It’s been

truly an honor to have been able to work with you side by side. Paul Grenga and John

Caputo I wanted to name separately as they too are dear friends. The three of us worked

very closely together over the years. And, I want to thank them for everything they did to

help me along the way. Even though Paul did not finish out his term, he still has done so

much for the club. While in his term, he worked very hard at everything that came in front

of him, he is always giving behind the scenes and helping even when it was not asked for.

And, I know John you will make a great Commodore - so enjoy your final year!

Truly, all of the relationships I developed the past four years are important to me. The First

Mates, Judy and Dan and those members that became friends! Some for guidance and some

for fun!

With that said, I had a great four years, not everything came easy, but, that comes with

anything we do. I hope that everyone did too and really enjoyed the music I brought back to

the club... I hope to see it return!

Your friend, Kari Ann Bullman

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Chart Room Corner JUDY

What a Beautiful Fall we had!!!

I can't believe It's November already!!! As the Holidays approach us, we

are ready for a very busy Season!!! Starting with the Commodore's Ball on

Saturday, November 4th. Every one of our members should consider

coming to this awesome event!!! It's our Biggest event of the year!!! Please

call us asap for a reservation if you haven't done so already. We will be

closed on Thanksgiving Day! Make sure you come out the night before.

We will have a Fun Party as always!!! Sunday, November 26th the club will be decorating for

Christmas. We are always looking for Volunteers to help make our Club look beautiful for

the Holiday season!!! Sunday, December 3rd is our annual Children's Christmas Party!!!

There is a signup sheet in the Chart Room. This party is open to our member's children and

grandchildren. A great tradition and the kid's always love that appearance from Santa!!!

Saturday, December 9th is our Clubs annual Christmas Dinner Dance. Keep it in mind to ask

your friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors etc. if they would like to come celebrate the

Holidays with you. Let us do the work for you!!! The Club will be closed Christmas Eve and

Christmas Day. Keep in mind with all of the activities going on, please call and make your

reservations. There are still dates open for booking your Holiday Parties!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Enjoy your Holiday Season!!! Judy

Restaurant Hours

Monday & Tuesday closed

Wed & Thursday 5:00 - 9:00

Friday 5:00 - 10:00

Saturday 5:00 - 10:00

Sunday 12:00 - 9:00

Chart Room

Bar Hours

Mon & Tues 5:00 till close

Wed - Fri 4:00 till close

Sat 4:00 till close

Sun noon till close

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Commodore

Rob Downs 417-4683

Vice Commodore

John Caputo 830-6111

Rear Commodore

Todd Wilson 465-3454

Fleet Captain

Ray Folmar 696-0718

Social Director

Kari Bullman 465-8787

Treasurer

Ken Argona

Secretary

Mike Shepard 283-5237

Fleet Chaplain

Rev. Calvin Babcock

P/C Tony Rodger

P/C Keith Kinney

P/C Marty Houck

P/C Tim Philips

Mike Shepard

Brett Hennessey

CLUB OFFICERS

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Birthdays

Members:

Thomas Wrobel 11/1

John Pullano 11/5

Eric Jaszczak 11/8

Michael Richardson 11/10

Martin Adams 11/12

John Brown 11/12

Larry Weatherston 11/15

Peter Paonessa 11/19

Elmer Reinhold 11/19

Richard Trimmer 11/19

Ted Weed 11/20

Eric Nelson 11/21

Carmen Granto 11/22

Jason Haug 11/22

Paul Merletti 11/22

James Ticco 11/23

Kristina Placek 11/24

Peter Costolnick 11/27

Nicholas Pelosino 12/1

Robert LeFevre 12/2

James Smith 12/2

Tim Phillips 12/3

Dan Croll 12/5

Guy Mort 12/10

Art Jr. Jocoy 12/12

Edward Trinkle 12/14

Robert Hubbard 12/16

Brett Hennessy 12/22

Daniel Cronk 12/26

Ken Argona 12/28

James Sharpe 12/29

Richard Kindzia 12/30

First Mates:

Joliga Wilson 11/1

Betty Olmstead 11/4

Alaina Barrett 11/5

Shirley Masters 11/5

Catherine Cronk 11/6

Maria Brown 11/8

Carolyn Mancuso 11/9

Ingrid Kinney 11/10

Pauline Ives 11/10

Karen Rogers 11/10

Amy Woodruff 11/11

Wendy Caputo 11/14

Rachele Aversa 11/15

Deborah West 11/15

Wendy Gonzales 11/21

Lyndie Granto 11/25

Cathy Sullivan 11/25

Lauren Krebs 11/27

Barbara Hood 12/1

Mary Lee Kendzia 12/1

Marita Costolnick 12/4

Gina Godzisz 12/7

Ann Houck 12/8

Rebecca Moreno 12/12

Will Hartley 12/13

Doreen Stumpo 12/20

Maggi Ventura 12/21

Gail Guthrie 12/21

Rosalie McDonald 12/22

Catherine Brown 12/30

Anniversaries:

John & Sandra Hess 11/6

Robert Orsini & Melissa Richardson 11/6

Gerald & Patricia Fitzgerald 11/9

Aaron & Denise Clause 11/14

Daniel & Jeanette Woodward 11/14

Jacqueline & William Henwood 11/19

Edward & Claudia Konecki 11/23

Ray & Patrice Sommer 11/24

Frank & Chrissy Immordino 12/1

Anthony & Jeannie Rodgers 12/4

Rob & Dawn Downs 12/6

Gregory & Cathy Sullivan 12/6

Joseph & Doreen Stumpo 12/6

John & Corrine Simon 12/9

Ronald & Janet Rhodes Jr. 12/15

Mike & Anita Shepard 12/18

Larry & Beverly Weatherston 12/19

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November Specials

Every Wednesday

“Chef Dan’s Famous Fried Chicken” served with mashed potatoes & gravy. Includes salad or soup

du jour $11.99

Every Saturday

Prime Rib for two & a glass of house wine $35

November Friday Specials

11/3 Greek Style Haddock 14.99

11/10 Seafood Stuffed Shrimp with white wine sauce 17.99

11/17 Grilled Salmon Salad 14.99

11/24 Lobster Newburg over Puffed Pastry 22.99

Chart Room Only Dining 11/1, 11/16, 11/29

11/4 Commodore’s Ball-regular dining unavailable

11/22 Tipsy Turkey Event. Musical Guest: “Chef Dan and the Croutons” 9-12

11/23 Closed for Thanksgiving

CHEF DAN

December Specials

Every Wednesday

“Shepherd’s Pie” Includes salad or soup du jour $11.99.

Every Saturday

Prime Rib for Two & a glass of house wine $30

December Friday Specials

12/2 Bacon-Wrapped Drunken Scallops 19.99

12/9 Linguine & Clams 14.99

12/16 6oz Seafood Stuffed Filet Mignon 23.99

12/23 Seafood Christmas Cracker 19.99

12/30 Haddock Francais - 18.99

12/3 Kid’s Christmas Party

12/9 LYC Christmas Dinner Dance - regular dining unavailable

12/31 New Years Eve-details to follow

* RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ESPECIALLY ON FRIDAY NIGHTS (THE BUSIEST DINING NIGHT OF THE WEEK) or when the evening is listed as Chart Room dining only.

716-283-3080

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LaSalle Yacht Club was initially organized in 1936 by a small group of residents in

the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls, who felt there was a need for both a boating and social or-

ganization in the city. Nearly 50 members became Charter Members and later that year the

Club was incorporated.

The first Clubhouse was located at the upper end of Cayuga Island, a little distance

upstream and across the Little Niagara River from where the Explorer LaSalle built the

"Griffon", the first sailing vessel on the upper Great Lakes. Appropriately, an outline of the

"Griffon" was selected as the Club's emblem on its burgee.

Due to the rapid increase in its membership, the Clubhouse and waterfront facilities

became inadequate within a few years. After reviewing the problems involved in expand-

ing its facilities at that location, it was decided to attempt to relocate the Club to the larger

Niagara River.

The present Club property was purchased 10 years later in 1946. This involved an

expenditure of some $50,000 - an immense sum for such a young organization. Initially, the

original Clubhouse building, which had been the residence of a former Niagara Falls city

mayor, was expanded to provide for a dining room and kitchen, in addition to the bar and

other necessary facilities.

Several other improvements to the Clubhouse were made during the next few years.

In addition, a new seawall, the first dock and its subsequent extension and additional boat

slips were also built during that period.

In the middle 1950's, it became apparent that the Clubhouse and waterfront were in-

adequate for the continuing increase in Club membership and the number of boats. Conse-

quently, a major expansion and remodeling of those facilities was undertaken in 1959, at a

cost of more than $100,000. This program included expanding the Clubhouse floor area by

nearly 100 percent (kitchen, dining room, chartroom lounge) providing for more meeting

rooms and building a new sail loft.

Further extension of the dock and additional boat slips was made in l96l, the Silver

Anniversary year of LaSalle Yacht Club. Since that time,

numerous improvements have been made to the interior

and exterior of the Clubhouse and the waterfront facilities.

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81 Years of Tradition

1936- 2017