High Tide January 2018

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• Event Calendar

• Celebrators

• Installation Dinner

• Member Information

• Alaska Fishing Trip

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South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Photo of the Month

Dan M. All I want is a tooth

2018 OFFICERS

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

Jane Wisniewski TREASURER Mary Karwacki

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Page 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 Katy Stienhaus FINANCE Mike Gengler FLEET CAPTAIN Mike Herington GAS Jon Haag 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 Jon Haag

Commodore’s Comments Happy New Year everyone,

First off, I would like to thank everyone from the previous board for all their dedi-

cation to the club. John Haag, Mike Gengler Jr, Jan Ruggles, Betsy Reifschneider,

Bob Jepson, Katy Steinhaus. Many of these members have been in a position of

responsibility within the organization for many years and they all deserve our re-

spect and gratitude. That being said, if you look at that group of names you will

realize we have had an unusually large change in the board this year, while some of

the new members have been on the board in the past, many of them have not.

I would like to say that I believe we have a great new group and I look forward to

working with each and every one of them.

Luckily, many of our past committee chairs have offered to stay on for another

year. Randy will be staying on as Harbor and Docks, Harry Brunette will be staying

on as Grounds, John Erickson will be staying on as House Maintenance, Tom

Schulz will remain as Planning, the list goes on and on. I would like to thank all

committee chairs for all of their hard work. Members will see the complete list of

Committee chairs in the High Tide and web very soon.

On a separate note I have one highlight. Paul is staying on a Bar Manager, Publish-

ing High Tide and is picking up the web site. Somebody please help this man. Also

remember, if you have anything fun for the High Tide lets him know and he will

get it in.

One change to note is that the Hall and Entertainment will be handled as a commit-

tee. I would like to thank Tara Billingsley, Cheryl Rybka and Kris Herington for

taking on this responsibility. I believe they will do a great job and I would appreci-

ate if all members would help them in any way possible. Lastly I would also like to

thank Mary Jo Haag for her many years of hard work, not only as the Hall manager

but for also giving the club the face lift that it desperately needed. I hear comple-

ments from other clubs on a regular basis.

Continued Next Page

Commodore Bryan Gahan

Vice Commodore Ryan Rybka

Rear Commodore Ron Ilk

Corresponding Secretary Jane Wisniewski

Financial Secretary Page Hans

Treasurer Mary Karwacki

Board Member Tom Billingsley

Mike Cieczka

John Erickson

Randy Kempowski

Richard Klamroswki

Karen Kilman

After learning more of the ins and outs of the club it is amazing how much support we have to suc-

ceed. If it’s not John John and Buss fixing the security system on a short notice, It’s Bill doing some

touch up painting while he is down taking the flags in to be replaced on his way to get a replacement

aerator, the Ciurlik’s noticing issues in the harbor when they are going out of their way to stock sup-

plies. Everyone should always remember that many members volunteer behind the scenes to make

the club what it is. Each one of them deserves a hand.

Now to talk brass tacks. After taking on this new responsibility, I have spent quite a few hours at the

club in the last few weeks. I’ve met with a lot of members and discussed a lot of concerns. To be

honest I was a bit overwhelmed by it all and was trying to get a grasp on everything. Well, one day

last week I was in the office, cleaning out my old mail box and trying to freshen up the membership

data base. As I looked over at the clean box, out of the blue a ray of light shined down on me. I

couldn’t believe it. Right in the basement…. What just happened, well it had just accrued to me is

that some other poor soul is now our Fleet Captain. Oh, by the way, have I told you yet? We have a

new fleet captain. It was like a gigantic burden lifted off of my shoulders….. All kidding aside, I

have very much enjoyed my time as the Fleet Captain and it was very rewarding working with the

lift crew. It was a great opportunity to work with each and every one of them. It is also the way that I

met many of you that are reading this now. To come to a close with this chapter in my life, I also

look forward to working with Mike Herington, “the other poor soul” / “sucker”, that is our new fleet

captain. Thank you, Mike.

Lastly I would like to thank the members of South Shore Yacht Club for stopping in to see us New

Year’s Day. We appreciate your support, I for one had a great time.

I am looking forward to great things to come and with full club involvement we can overcome any-

thing.

See you at the club,

Bryan Gahan SMYC Commodore (c) 906-369-4098 (e) smyccommodore@gmail.com

Past Commodore Comments quote of the Month.

You would not believe what doesn’t get done at home when boating season starts.

Well, maybe you do.

Ray Hollnagel

Commodore’s Comments Continued

Christine Peterson 2/1 Mike Trock 2/1 Julie Simuncak 2/2 James Boemmel 2/2 Mike Herington 2/4 Tony Karwacki 2/5 Linda Daly 2/6 Sue Schlichting 2/7 Katherine Wunsch 2/7 Wally Wojtyra 2/7 Cathy Bruck 2/8 Marilyn Kotarak 2/8 Neal Modlinski 2/8 Ron Ilk 2/9 Joe Tarnowski 2/9 John Hagan 2/10 Mary Oudeans 2/13

Don Green 2/14 Jeffery Hansen 2/14 Kenny Sierszen 2/15 Jon Gore 2/16 Jim Kraus 2/18 Richard “Swifty” Smukalla 2/19 Shirley Tarnowski 2/19 Kelly Eaton 2/21 Cynthia Meyer 2/22 Mike Gengler, Jr. 2/23 Barbara Pieper 2/23 Dave Schiel 2/23 Duane Kissling 2/24 Paul Rozinski 2/24 Justin Zblewski 2/25 Doug Gouthro 2/27

Carol & Pete Dufek 2/6 Mike & Marie Oshea 2/14 Al & Christine Peterson 2/22 Jerry & Lois Kowalczewski 2/26 Steve & Sharyn Hock 2/29

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

smycmembership @gmail.com

Celebrators Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!

SMYC Events Upcoming

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

January 1 Rose Bowl Game A Sponsor Is Needed 2 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 5 Hors d’oeuvre Night 6:00pm Club 27 Installation of Officers And Dinner 5:30pm Club Dinner, Live Music and Dancing- This Year’s Event is at the Club February 2 Hors d’oeuvre Night 6:00pm Club 5 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 19 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club Just A Few Reminders: OUR ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER DANCE IS January 27th. Reserve your dinner and seating at the bar. This is an amazing evening and we hope you can join us. *Thank you to all our Packer Game sponsors!!! *Calling all our Sheepshead players, join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm for a fun game of skill. * Tuesday night Salsa Dance Classes beginning January 9th. If you are interested, take a look at the flyer posted on the board or contact Vicki Karwacki @ vlkarwacki@gmail.com *We are always looking for new ideas for events and activities. If you have any ideas or would like to sponsor an event give me a call! Thank you!!!

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

January 27th, 2018

Installation Dinner at South Milwaukee Yacht Club Admission price is $40.00 per person until January 17th

The program will consist of

5:30--6:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner and Installation of Officers

8:00pm Dancing with Live Music by

Full Flavor

Seating limited to 100 people so make sure you sign up soon!!

The evening includes a drink before dinner, dinner and live music.

The sit down dinner will be prepared by Chef Larry- from “K” Ranch Catering This year’s dinner selections are the following:

Prime Rib, Orange Roughy, or Chicken Cordon Bleu

A salad, bread with butter, baked potato or rice, dessert and coffee are also included with your dinner selection.

Additional Forms Can Be Found At The Club Or In The High Tide Newsletter.

Forms and full payment of $40 per person must be received at the Yacht Club by January 17th

Questions should be directed to Cheryl Rybka or Mary Jo Haag.

Attention all members new and old

The 2018 boating season will soon be upon us and the club events are

already being scheduled on the calendar.

Putting together a club event is a great way to get some hours in.

If there are any members that are interested in running an event, or have

an idea for a new event, please let a board or committee member know.

Please remember that large club events do not need to be handled all by

yourself.

The club has been doing this for a long time, and there is no lack of

knowledge or experience among the members when it comes to running

an event.

A committee can be assembled for large events, to help with making it

run smoothly without a lot of stress.

Anyone that is interested, please contact:

Cheryl Ryba Cell 414-530-8770

Email: rybkaC@yahoo.com

Tara Billingsley Cell 262-215-4942

Kris Herigton Cell 262-305-4507

Paul Mozejewski Cell 414-350-1913

Email: smycbarmanager@gamail.com

Name

Oak Creek’s Premier Gift Shop 9549 S Chicago Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154

Kris Herington Randi Fritsch

414-301-4578 sales@krickettes.com

Krickettes.com

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HALIBUT/SALMON FISHING IN ALASKA

Club member, Tom Ciurlik is looking for a few club members to fill out a charter boat fishing for Salmon and Halibut (plus other spe-cies) in Seaward Alaska early July 2018. Any interested members should contact Tom as soon as possible as he will be making plans while the prices are still low for air fares and renting a motor home. Tom (414-744-0188) ciurlikt@att.net

Seward, Alaska 60°07′28″N 149°26′00″W