High Tide August 2018

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• Who’s Who

• Event Calendar

• Celebrators

• Slip Shot’s

• Throw Back Picture

• Picnic Thank You.

101 Marshall Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Photo of the Month

Old Construction Picture

2018 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Bryan Gahan VICE COMMODORE Ryan Rybka REAR COMMODORE Ron Ilk CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Jayne Wisniewski TREASURER Mary Karwacki

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Paige Hans

FLEET CAPTAIN Mike Herington

BOARD MEMBERS

Tom Billingsley Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski Karen Kilman John Erickson Randy Kempowski

2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

BAR, HOUSE AND ENTERTAINMENT Paul Mozejewski (Bar Manager) Cheryl Rybka (House/Hall Managers) Tara Billingsly Kris Herington CRUISE TBD FINANCE Mike Gengler FLEET CAPTAIN Mike Herington GAS Paul Rozinski GROUNDS Harry Brunette HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HOUSE MAINTENANCE

John Erickson JUNIOR ADVISOR Ryan Rybka L.M.Y.A. Linda Daly & Jim Rothschadl MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING Karen (Kiki) Kilman MEMBERSHIP Karen (Kiki) Kilman PLANNING Tom Schulz AUDIT TBD LAUNCH AND HAUL OUT Bob Smith RULES AND BYLAWS Bryan Gahan

Hello Once Again, and welcome to the August addition of the High Tide.

If you haven’t heard the news, the fisher men and women of the club did

an excellent job this month. While the fishing was good we had a few

members win some tournament money for Salmon-A-Rama. We moved

into the following week with the Fish on Fish Off. For those of you who

didn’t realize, this fishing tournament is South Shore Yacht Club vs South

Milwaukee Yacht club. While we usually do very well, last year we gave

up the trophy to South Shore. This year the weather changed for the worse

bringing in abnormally warm water. To add insult to injury, we had a large

portion of our fleet in dry-dock for repairs. With a little bit of luck, and a

whole lot of skill, we were able to bring the trophy back to South Milwau-

kee. I would like to thank everyone that was involved and especially thank

the folks at South Shore for their hospitality.

The next great fishing event of the month was our annual powder puff

fishing contest. This contest benefits Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fund.

We had a great turn out and a whole lot of fun. I’m certain once the num-

bers come in we will be able to meet or exceed last year donation. I be-

lieve it was a great success and I would like to thank everyone that donat-

ed their time to make it come together.

For the non-fishermen, it appears that The Red Neck Beach has been busy.

I have been down to the club several times recently and the lot was

packed, most of the boats in the harbor and I just wondered where every-

one is. I’m really thinking that it is time for this guy to buy one of those

beach toys, raft, jet ski, house boat, LOL…

We still have some exciting events coming up, Steak Night followed by a

hangover brunch and Slip Shots. Come down to the club and have a little

fun. More news and dates for these great events and several others to fol-

low.

One last reminder, if you are interested in getting involved with the Board,

let Mike Gengler know. The elections for the Board Members are at the

Annual General Membership Meeting in October.

Bryan Gahan SMYC Commodore (c) 906-369-4098 (e) smyccommodore@gmail.com Past Commodore Comments quote of the Month.

One of the things I learned was if the fishing gets a little on the slow side, a good-luck beer might get them to bite. Ray Hollnagel

Commodore’s Comments

WHO’S WHO OF SMYC LIFETIME MEMBERS Howard and Mary Oudeans

Joined: April 1, 1970

I would like to tell you about two more of our SMYC Lifetime members, Howie and Mary

Oudeans. Why you ask? Because the Lifetime members I have introduced you to and will contin-

ue to talk about (because I am good at that) are responsible for the heritage you see about you:

• A club house with showers and bathrooms, accessible 24/7 (no porta potties out in the parking

lot anymore);

• A beautiful large gazebo with gas grills;

• The “gas dock piers” - used to be 2 piers where the cement ended on the east end of the gas

dock;

• Traditions like “steak night”, St Paddy’s Day parties, Pig roast, Shrimp Boil.

OK I am digressing. Howie and Mary are Life Members of the South Milwaukee Yacht Club and

have been long time residents of South Milwaukee. Their home overlooks the club at the top of the

hill. They are always nearby.

Howie, Mary and son, Brent have had several boats over the years. Most recently, Up and Atom

now on the gas dock and before that, the Cora II, a 25 foot Carver, which was docked out on the

outer east wall with Butch Webb, George Gilmore, Don Minch, and Hud. I was recently reminded

that the The Cora II was named after Howie’s grandfather’s schooner which used to sail the great

lakes hauling cargo. The water is in his blood!

Howie was known for wearing many hats: SMYC Commodore (1989), construction/carpenter,

Barber but most memorable Pirate! Howie have made an annual pilgrimage to Port Washington

for Pirates’ Days for many years. He made an awesome pirate and Mary, a beautiful wench!

The Oudeans continued another tradition for several years, started by a past member, John P.

Schultz. They would sell tickets for an all you could eat Shrimp Boil. Sometimes going through

as much as 500 pounds of shrimp! Then there were the bagpipers he brought in for St. Patrick’s

Day. Tradition wrapped in fun and good times.

When they were not boating there were always Bikes (Motorcycles) and I remember a trailer with

snowmobiles in the yard too. Well, I don’t want to tell you everything because I would like you to

introduce yourself to Howie and Mary and learn about them yourself. In fact, stop and take a look

at the bell, in the bar area, the one that they ring when someone buys a round. Let me know what

you learn!

Take time to meet your fellow members and boating neighbors. Relax, have fun and be safe out on

the water!

Carol Dunham 9/2 Dawn Finger 9/3 Patty Williams 9/4 Jerry Kowalczewski 9/5 Paige Hans 9/6 Lyn Dennis 9/9 Annette Groth 9/9 Don Weinzatl 9/9 Ernest Wunsch 9/9 Ellen Wojtyra 9/10 Cynthia Wieselman 9/11 Tammy Zingler Schmidt 9/11 Sharyn Hock 9/12 Jay Leiknes 9/12 John Schoderberg 9/12 Pam Cottrill 9/14 Steve DeBoer 9/14 Adrienne Minerick 9/15 Jon Haag 9/17 Jim Buss 9/19 Jeff Dess 9/20 Leo Belter 9/22 Roxanne Gengler 9/23

Craig Maass 9/24 Barbara Roncke 9/24 Bob Golden 9/25 Debbie Steinhaus 9/25 Roger Eckert 9/26 Dawn Simons 9/26 Cindy Bagneski 9/26 Erik Brooks 9/26 Debby Schulz 9/27 Allen Wolf 9/27 Nate Bohman 9/28 Steve Mezera 9/28 John Buneta 9/29 Jim Dunham 9/30 Christopher Kuester 9/30

Andy & Coleen Martin 9/2 Dave & Narice Plumb 9/3 Ernest & Katherine Wunsch 9/3 Fred & Brenda Bohman 9/4 Tom & Barb Roncke 9/6 Cynthia & Joel Wieselman 9/7 Jon & Mary Jo Haag 9/9 Jim & Bridget Leavens 9/12 Jay & Tammy Behling 9/17 Mike & Dona Cieczka 9/17 Jackie & Robert Felden 9/19 Vicki & Chris Karwacki 9/19 Jeff & Colleen Hansen 9/20 Robin & Tim Frederick 9/21 Doug & Diane Gouthro 9/21 Tony & Mary Karwacki 9/22 Bill & Debby Wheatley 9/22 Jim & Sue Schlichting 9/23 Dennis & Julie Simuncak 9/23 Robert & Adrienne Minerick 9/24 Ben & Lisa Olson 9/30 Don & Barb Robish 9/30

Celebrators Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!

If you don’t see your birthday here, please email

smycmembership @gmail.com

SMYC Events Upcoming

(Cut and save for reference…don’t forget to update from High Tide as events and times may change)

August 4 Powder Puff Fishing Contest 4:00pm Moshinski 6 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 18 Fishing Contest 5:00am Moshinski 20 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club 25 Steak Dinner- 5:30pm-8pm/ Live Music 8pm-Midnight Nowak 26 Hangover Brunch 10am-1pm TBD September 3 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 4-9 Fishing Contest-Anytime-Back in harbor by noon on the 9th Moshinski 8 Slip Shots-Theme:Superheroes & Villains 6:30pm Nall & Friends 17 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club Just A Few Reminders: Our Club Is A Cool And Beautiful Place To Relax At. Come Down And Enjoy Some Cold Drinks At The Bar!!! *Calling all our Sheepshead players, join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm for a fun game of skill. *We are always looking for new ideas for club events. If you have any ideas, need hours, or would like to sponsor or help with an event- Please Contact Me!!! Dates are available.

Entertainment Chairperson Cheryl Rybka.

If you’d like to sponsor an event or have an idea, Please contact Cheryl at

(C) 414-530-8770 or email: rybkaC@yahoo.com

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from

6:30-???? Is SMYC’s Annual Slip Shot Event

This Year’s Theme Is- Superheroes and Villains!!

Come on down to the club and enjoy some delicious appetizers and

unique drink concoctions for the annual Slip Shot Event!!

For All New Members- This is a chance for you to meet your fellow

yacht club members and visit all the boats that are participating. This

is a Traveling Party!!

Sign up on the bulletin board in the club, make a yummy appetizer and a

refreshing “Shot” for your visiting guests.

Meet under the pavilion by the clubhouse @ 6:30PM- Typically we start

on the outer wall and work our way around the harbor!!

Cost: $5.00 per person participating, payable at the

event. Guests are welcome!!

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South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Throw Back picture of the month

SMYC Summer Picnic Update – July 14th We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU for our assistants with putting the Picnic together. Josh Haase and Gil Magolin did an outstanding job as our grill masters (and they even learned a few things...). Andy and Colleen Martin, Katy Santos, and Jeff Ward made everything go very smoothly. We also want to thank all of our SMYC’ers who attended and brought dishes to pass. Not only do we have a great place to be, but we have some of the best cooks on this side of Lake Michigan!