Grand and GloriousThanksgiving

BuffetThursday, November 28

Fountain Room Seating

12:00 ~ Last Seating 3:00 pmCLUB WILL BE CLOSED AFTER LAST SEATING

Adults $27++

Children 12 yrs. and under $15 ++

(3 & under complimentary)

Assorted Marinated Holiday Salads• House Made Cranberry Sauce • Fire & Ice Salad (Marinated Tomato & Red Onions Salad) • Grilled Vegetable & Pasta Salad • Carrot & Raisin Salad • Garden Salad with Assorted Condiments to include:

Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Eggs, Red Onions, Croutons & Dried Cherries

• Dressings to Include Ranch, Cherry Vinaigrette, Italian & French

Hot Food• Classic Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onion Topping • Autumn Vegetable Blend• Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes • Candied Yams • Savory Stuffing• Potato Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon • Oven Roasted Turkey with Natural Gravy

Carving StationAll served with appropriate condiments

• Vernors Glazed Baked Ham • Marinated Grilled Porkloin

DYC Sweet Endings Dessert Station Holiday Assortment of Fresh Baked Cookies, Tarts,

Sweet Potato Pie, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Baked Apples & Carrot Cake

Reservations Required - Call Reception Counter

(313) 824-1200

Thanksgiving Dinner or Sides- to- GoPick up your order form at the Club or go to the DYC web site to print and fax (313) 824-7962 a copy to the Club

by Sunday, November 24th

by 3:00 pm

Children’s Holiday PartyChildren’s Holiday PartySunday, December 8th

11:30 am Lunch & CraftsAdults $18.00 ++ Children $14.00++

(Children 3 and under free)

PLEASE RESERVE EARLY

Santa will arrive by sleigh to listen to special holiday wishes.Make holiday crafts, decorategingerbread houses, have yourpicture taken with Santa, andeach child will receive a gift

from the Commodores!

Share the Spirit of the Season!

Please bring a newunwrapped toy

for Toys-for-Tots ormitts for our Mitten Tree.

(Mittens are given to those in need)

PLEASE RESERVE EARLYReservations required.

Call the Reception Counter (313) 824-1200

MenuMenuGarden Salad

Thousand Island/Ranch/French DressingsCountry Fried Chicken DrummetsHoney Mustard Dipping Sauce

Grilled Chicken BreastChef’s Macaroni and Cheese

Buttered Green BeansTater Tots

Baked Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce Desserts

Fresh Fruit DisplayRaspberry Dream

Fresh Baked BrowniesAssorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Chocolate and Vanilla Cream Puffs

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FROM THE COMMODORECOM. SCOTT ALLEN

PLEASEMake Your Reservations in advance for

ALL Club Events.Reservations are a necessary part in assuring

successful events. Thank you in Advance.3

Commodore’s CoffeeSunday, December 1

3:00 - 5:00 pm

This complimentary event is a great way to meetyour new Board and Trustees. Enjoy coffee, teaand canapes.

Please make your reservations at the Reception Counter at (313) 824-1200 or visit www.dyc.com.

SAVE THEDATE!

There will be a Special Buffet Offered Before

The Annual Meeting & Election of theNew Board

Monday, November 11th

for the ducks in our indoor pool as well as the hydroplanes inthe river. We cry during speeches on Memorial Day and amember's rendition of the National Anthem with our swimteam unfurling an Olympic sized flag in the pool. And we doour best to respect the tradition and heritage that has beenentrusted to us while also remaining relevant to our present.We are a Club. We have fun.

So Patty and I both say thank you to all of you includingour amazing staff. It has been fun. We hope that our effortsand involvement are accepted in the spirit in which we haveintended. This Historic Detroit Yacht Club is part of us all solet's just go out and have more fun!

This is my last article as the Commodore of the Historic DetroitYacht Club. I can honestly tell you all that this has been a trulychallenging and rewarding experience. Our friends are still ourfriends. Patty and I have endured. There is drama and lots of timeand energy and I can reflect that it is all worth it. Patty and I boththank you all for the honor and privilege to have been chosen toserve in this amazing institution.

We also thank all who have been involved. Thanks to Boardmembers, Commodores, Flag Officers, Preservation Trustees andcountless member volunteers. This includes those PastCommodores who impart their experience and wisdom, memberswho plant flowers and decorate and de-decorate for Christmas.The amazing energy and passion applied to causes like CrawfordArmstrong, the Gold Cup our first major concert and the MICSAswim finals. Our members plant flowers, work to recruit and makenew members feel welcomed, assess and consult for restaurantand bar operations and provide professional legal, construction,accounting, management and architectural services. And some-where, amidst all of that work, we have fun.

We agree and disagree. We hug and kiss when we meet in thebar and sometimes we even gossip about each other. We attendfunerals for each other and share in the cheer when our babies areborn. Sometimes we drink too much and other times we are assober and focused to our cause as anyone could imagine. We areone huge functional and dysfunctional family all at once. We arethe Detroit Yacht Club.

So how anyone could justify paying hard earned money for duesand yet work, argue and anguish and still feel guilty when theirmonthly spend in the restaurant and bar is less than the monthprior? Why is it that we can't keep ourselves from being emotion-ally involved? Why do we join together when our Club really needsthose extra few dollars each month? I think I know now.

This is not just a bar, a nice place to eat or a secure place to docka boat. We can all find that easily in this day and age with seem-ingly endless alternatives for entertainment, dining and activity.Simply stated, this is a vortex of camaraderie, community and fam-ily that is as individual as it is universal. It is private and it is pub-lic all at the same time. But one thing it is not… and that is logical. We are a Club. We have fun. We play together at 1 RiverbankRoad, in New Orleans, Put-in-Bay and the Players Club onJefferson. We paddle, swim, boat, eat and drink together. We singtogether with Mitch Ryder, Ty Stone and Rick Springfield. We cheer

AMIDSHIPSVICE COMMODORE FRED CARR

addressed the need for our shuttle, Spirit of DYC, may no longerexist and we could reduce another cost of doing business.

We too have our own island revitalization program which startswith passage of the proposals atthis year's Annual Meeting.Passage of them will help us tocontinue revitalizing our Club bygiving our new General Managerthe wherewithal to perform somemuch needed maintenance,deferred during the recession of the last several years. Forinstance, our mechanical room has four boilers in it that are 52years old. At this time two work, one needs to be rebuilt and the lastjust needs to be replaced. A minimum of two are required to keepus from freezing this winter. Passage of the Capital III proposal willlet needed repairs to our heating system begin immediately. Ourbuilding's a grand old girl, with old being the operative word andwhile much has been accomplished, there is always an improve-ment project underway, there is more to be done.

Speaking of getting it done, it's that time ofyear again. The DYC's Boutique is full of giftitems for your family and friends; next timeyou're in the Club make sure you stop by and getZakina's personal recommendation on the per-fect Christmas gift for your someone special.

The National Sailing Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to pre-serving the history of sailing and its impact onour culture. I recommend checking out theirwebsite at http://www.nshof.org/, you'll be happyyou did and you'll know who said: "And when we go back to the sea- whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back to whencewe came."

And that's the way it is from Amidships.

The first article I wrote in the oldest, con-tinually published private club magazine inAmerica, our very own Main Sheet, firstpublished March 1st 1914, (back then it wastitled JibSheet, Commodore Theisen helpedfix that) was called Fleet Captain's Corner,

November 2007.That article of onehundred and fourwords recom-mended the bestthing you coulddo for your vesselin winter lay-upwas to visit it.Before writing Iasked Commodore (of the Detroit Boat Club)Linda Cowles about writing a JibSheet article,her answer to my inquiry was that it be substan-tial, useful and relevant, an edict I have tried toembrace with that first article and every articlesince. As Secretary titled From the Board-Room

to the Board-Walk, I tried to improve on transparency, an issue as relevanttoday as it was back then. To lend some credibility and legitimacy to thatarticle, I plagiarized a person who epitomized truth in reporting by usingWalter Cronkite's sign-off "And that's the way it is…" I've kept that closingin an effort to show consistency in upholding that high standard. Nextcame Bringing up the Rear and while the Rear Commodore hadn't tradi-tionally published, given my desire to help the transparency issue Ipressed on right through to today's Amidships articles. And, if elected onthe 11th of this month, it makes sense next should be "At or From theHelm"; I plan to continue embracing Linda's directive and as long as I don'tget sued, stick with Cronkite's sign-off too.

Regarding Amidships while At the Helm, my intentions are to put the rud-der there and tie it off. Hold a course straight and true, focused on fiscalresponsibility, delivering on our mission statement's goals while puttingforth a full court press to grow our membership ranks; a back to basicsapproach if you will, with emphasis on DYC core values and practices.

The State of Michigan will be leasing Belle Isle, we'll know the terms ofthat lease soon. Whatever they wind up beingand whatever your feelings about Detroit are, (Ilove Detroit) having the State involved withBelle Isle should benefit our Club. Most busi-nesses with brick and mortar assets are famil-iar with this old adage - Location, Location,Location! Our location will be getting lots ofattention and hopefully much needed upgradesnext year as Michigan's newest State Park. Ifyou're purchasing or renewing your vehicle'slicense plates, make sure to request the $11.00Recreation Passport which puts a "P" on your tab and a note on your reg-istration providing you access to all Michigan State Park or RecreationAreas. With that back to basics approach we will position ourselves cor-rectly to fully take advantage of Belle Isle's revitalization. Translating theisland's revitalization into new DYC members and improving retention ofour existing members are priorities that will receive Board andManagement's full attention. As new park management arrives, doors mayopen providing new opportunity for the DYC. Assistant Manager BillBowman will continue his Belle Isle Ambassador role ensuring DYC'sneeds are presented and addressed with outcomes appropriate to ourHistoric Club's role in the park. The head of the Belle Isle Conservancy,Michele Hodges, is a member in good standing of our Club. (By the way,Michele is also running for a seat on the Board this year.) We are connect-ed, engaged and are positioned to capitalize on the impending revitaliza-tion. Example of a potential outcome, if island traffic flow issues are

GENERAL MANAGERJIM SIDES

Season's Greetings! As we head intothe holiday stretch I hope everyone hasa wonderful Thanksgiving. If you arestaying in the area please remember thatthe DYC will be here to assist in all yourholiday needs from full to go dinners todining options here at the DYC. If youare travelling please have safe travels.

We have introduced a new menu in theGrille and have received some greatfeedback from it so far. Our plan is tochange the menu quarterly to establishvariety and to take advantage of the sea-sons. Along, with the menu we will offer several Chefs' Featuresthrough the week.

We have a lot of new events planned for 2014 and we will be put-ting out a calendar shortly. Some events coming up will be Cookingclasses, a "Gourmet Club" and other fun themed events.

Finally, we will be greeting a new Board in November. I look for-ward to the election results, getting the new Board seated and thengetting to work on the many challenges and issues that we face atthe DYC. See you at the Club…..

Slainte, Sonas agus beartas.(Cheers, Health, Wealth and Happiness).

Jim Sides

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Decorating Elves Wanted!Transform our fantastic Clubhouse into a

Magical Holiday Wonderland!The DYC looks its absolute best over the

holidays and our members are the elves that rollup their sleeves to get the job done.

Everyone is welcome to lend a hand. Please put on your work clothes and

plan on joining the decorating fun and friendship.

SaturdaySaturday, November 16, November 16thth

Fun begins at 8:30 amwith coffee and donuts.

A complimentary lunch will also be served.Save the Date!

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SINCE 1926OLDEST SOCIAL CLUB WITHIN DYC

Bridge ~ Last month we talked about the weekly Duplicate Bridgegame on Wednesdays at 12:30. Several people have inquired aboutjoining us for bridge. We always welcome new members for a relax-ing social afternoon, whether you can commit to weekly or attend lessfrequently.

Bake Sale ~ Come meet us as always in the lobby on Election Day,November 11, when we will offer you home baked goodies to see youthrough the day. Proceeds from this event have purchased manythings for DYC through the years. Our more recent donations werefor umbrellas on the Grill Patio, a new Christmas tree in the FountainRoom, and a beautiful changing room in the Ladies Locker Room tocomplement the new showers and lockers installed by First Ladies.New date for this month's Euchre Night is Friday,

November 22 ~ Several players suggested that Friday would be abetter fit, so if you want to play social Euchre with friendly competition,we welcome you. Reserve if you can, or just come along - with orwithout a partner. We always make room.

If you have questions, call (313) 822-4042, emailforanjn@earthlink.net, or leave your name at the Reception Counter.

DYC SEA GULLS BRIDGE CLUBNANCY FORAN

REMINDERAny production Company coming into the Club

must go through the Club Administration Office(Movie productions, Commercials, Photo Shoots asexamples). There are certain procedures that mustbe followed.

The contact person is Margaret Gmeiner (313) 824-1200 x 232 or mgmeiner@dyc.com

Voyageurs Present Their Voyageurs Present Their Annual Fall Wine TastingAnnual Fall Wine Tasting

&&Meet the CandidatesMeet the Candidates

Featuring 24 Fine Wines,Featuring 24 Fine Wines,Michigan Craft Beers & Light Jazz Michigan Craft Beers & Light Jazz

Saturday, November 9Saturday, November 97:00 pm to 10:00 pm7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Price is $27Price is $27 ++++ ($34 ($34 inclusiveinclusive) ) Grill & Port HavenGrill & Port Haven

Station IStation IGarden Salad Bar Garden Salad Bar

Local Fresh Produce with Assorted Local Fresh Produce with Assorted Salad Toppings and Dressings Salad Toppings and Dressings

Two House Made Specialty Salads Two House Made Specialty Salads Station IIStation II

Hand Carved Pork Loin and Pan Jus Hand Carved Pork Loin and Pan Jus With Collard Green Scented Mashed Potatoes With Collard Green Scented Mashed Potatoes

Buttered Garlic Rolls Buttered Garlic Rolls Station III Station III

Chicken Satay Chicken Satay Marinated Chicken Satay Drizzled with a Marinated Chicken Satay Drizzled with a

Sweet Coconut Curry Glaze Sweet Coconut Curry Glaze Pasta Action Station Pasta Action Station

To include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, To include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Tomatoes, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Marinated Artichoke Hearts,

Mushrooms and Basil Tossed with Campanelle Pasta Mushrooms and Basil Tossed with Campanelle Pasta Station IVStation IV

Assortment of House Made Desserts Assortment of House Made Desserts Coffee and Tea Coffee and Tea

WonderfulWonderful Dessert Display Dessert Display Sponsored by Sponsored by

Your Candidates for OfficeYour Candidates for Office

Reservations are LimitedMake your Reservation at Reception Counter

(313) 824-1200 or dyc.com

Sea Gulls Bake SaleMonday, November 11th

10:30 am until it’s all sold!

Come support the Sea Gulls and buy their home baked cookies,

cakes, pies and muffins.

All proceeds go to benefit the DYC!

GARDEN CLUBPAM MALONEY

VOYAGEURS VENTURESMIDGE SAVAGE

Meet the Candidates Wine Tasting. Saturday, November 9 in the Grill. Add this traditional DYC must

attend event to your calendar. Join the fun, have some wine, talk withthe DYC candidates, enjoy the Pasta Station and other tasty delightsfrom the Chef. The Dessert Bar is courtesy of the candidates. Cost$27++. Please make reservations on-line.Thursday November 21, Backstage

Tour of the Detroit Opera House, -Meet in the lobby (1526 Broadway,Detroit, 48226) at 6:30 pm for a spe-cial house and backstage tour. We willlearn about the beautiful building, andits' backstage secrets. The house willbe staged for LA TRAVIATA so wewill see the beautiful costumes and props for this classic opera. Cost:$12 per person for the tour. We will adjourn to the near-by DetroitBeer Company - (1529 Broadway) where you can order off the menufor the refreshments of your choice- liquid and otherwise. Make yourreservations on-line. Contact Midge for information. Deadline forreservations is Monday November 18, (DYC cancellation policy willapply to the event if a substitute cannot be found).

The annual Voyageurs Holiday Dinner will be in the TrophyRoom Saturday December 14 (see page 5 for details). Share anevening of song, good food, and friendship. We will start the eveningwith passed hors d'oeuvres, move to a special chef prepared entrée,and finish our meal with a sweet and a Champagne toast. After din-ner Earl Wolfe will play for our sing a-long and/or listening enjoyment.Please make your reservations on-line. Be sure to make them earlyas Trophy Room space is limited.

I want to thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as your pres-ident the last four years. I have enjoyed meeting many of you, attend-ing our many events as well as opportunity to work on the projects wehave undertaken to enhance the DYC clubhouse and grounds. Noneof which could have been accomplished without your support. Specialthank you’s to Earl Wolfe (treasurer), Marilynn Maisner (secretary)and Nancy Foran - you are a superb and thoughtful event planner.

Our next meeting will be in the Grill on November 13, at 7 pm.Hope you can join us for dinner or just stop by - we want to hear yourideas. You could be the Wine Certificate winner at the next outing- if you are a paid member of the Voyageurs. (Just $10 per member-ship number per year (November to November) makes you eligible forthe wine certificate drawing at each Voyageurs event you attend.) Nota member? Sign up at the Fall Wine Tasting or send an email tomsave123@comcast.net include you name and member number andI will have your account charged. Questions - email or call MidgeSavage (313) 584-8211

SSAALLEE BBEEGGIINNSS MMOONNDDAAYY

NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1111

JUST IIN TTIME FFOR THE

HOLIDAYS

The DDYC CCookbook, FFood ffor AAll SSeasons, wwill bbe oon ssale ffor20% ooff. Don't mmiss tthis oopportunity tto ppick uup aa ccopy oor ttwo oof tthe

cookbook aat tthe nnew ssale pprice oof $$20.00.A FFew FFacts aabout tthe CCookbook

• There are 502 recipes in the cookbook. • Recipes were contributed by a 134 members and staff.• There are 26 drink recipes - many are favorites at the bar

and the pool. • Recipes literally cover everything from soup to nuts.• Recipes range from the very simple to the very complex.• Recipes include appetizers, breads and rolls, entrees, desserts,

vegetables, pasta, boat food, whatever. You name it, we have it.• There is even a recipe for non-edible play dough.• The cookbook is divided according to the four seasons. • Each section contains seasonal recipes, highlights of DYC

events and some menus from events that took place in 2004 - 2005 when Leonard Maisner and his wife Marilynn were Commodore and First Lady.

• There are tips on choosing wines and beers and the right wine for meals in the section called All Seasons.

• It is a beautiful cookbook that is fun to read and a wonderful keepsake of the Detroit Yacht Club.

Books will be on sale at the new price of $20.00 in the lobby on November 11 and at the Reception Counter. We have already sold 800 ofthese books thanks to the many members and staff who have purchased themover the years. All of the money from these sales is used to purchase plantsand materials needed to take care of several of the garden areas here at theYacht Club. If you have not seen the cookbook, stop by the ReceptionCounter or the lobby on the 11th and browse through the book. Take advan-tage of the sale and purchase one or two while they last. They make a greatgift.

Thanks for helping our Gardens grow.

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Bake a Cake of BreadOur 4th annual Bread Baking Class will be held in the next

month or so. Watch for an email giving the date for this event.This is a hands-on cooking class. Each participant will make acake of bread or a batch of scones. Class is limited to sixteen.Cost of class is $20.00. This covers bread recipes, ingredientsfor bread or scones, coffee and tastings. Reservations may bemade at the Reception Counter.

New item for the class this year will be dough balls. We willprovide recipes for dinner rolls and pizza. Each participant willtake home a frozen dough ball to make more at home. We willbe working with convection ovens and will provide the convec-tion temperatures for the breads/scones/pizza you will be mak-ing.

Come hungry. Bring your own apron, large mixing bowl, apizza pan and your favorite pizza toppings. We will provide the

cheese and pizza sauce.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?TRY WEEKLY LESSONS IN SWING DANCING AND A DANCE PARTY

Wednesday Nights6:30 - 7:30 Dance Lessons ~ 7:30 - 8:30 Dance

Pre-register for 4 nights with check payable to Paul Carryer for$32 per person and give your name and check with notes for theReception Counter at the DYC.

orPay cash at the door $10 per person the nights you choose to attend. If you attend only the Dance, the price is still $10 per person, so take

the lesson too … or pre-register for all four nights for only $32 per person.

Lessons/Dance will be in the Ballroom (when available). Other loca-tion will be announced the day of the lessons.

Paul Carryer, from Swing Detroit Dance studio, will be the DanceInstructor and the DJ.

WINE SOCIETYJoin your DYC friends as you enjoy wine!

Your annual membership is $10 per person, $20 per couple.

Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food andfriendship at the DYC!

Contact: Emily BrandtCatering Managerebrandt@dyc.comDirect Line (313) 824-2788

CRAWFORD-ARMSTONG HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION (CAHA)

presents

SPORTS MEMORABILIA SILENT AUCTION SUNDAY

Preview: Saturday, November 16, Noon - 3 pm

Silent Auction: Sunday, November 17, 1 - 5 pm

Crawford-Armstrong Handicapped Association invites youto a new and exciting fundraising event -- SPORTS MEMORA-BILIA SUNDAY. There in the Port Haven Room you will findunique items for your winning bids presented by 'TAKE2AUTHENTICS'. Sports memorabilia, signed and unsigned,from your favorite teams; Tigers, Lions, Pistons and the RedWings will be available. For the Spartans and Wolverine fans -your teams will be represented as well..

Start your Holiday Shopping early, remember all the sportfanatics on your shopping list and surprise them with a gift tobe remembered. For the hockey fan, how about a beautifulframed tribute representing the original six NHL HockeyTeams or a remembrance of 'BO'S LAST GAME' for allWolverine fans.

Come down with family and friends for this fundraising event, enjoy the marvelous Sunday Buffet, do your gift shopping early as you support CAHA's continued efforts to helpthose less fortunate.

Hope to see you on SPORTS MEMORABILIA SUNDAY !

DYC Book ClubNext four meetings and choice of book for

each of these months.Next meeting is Sunday, November 17 at high noon.

• The book chosen was “Leisure Seeker” by MichaelZadoorian.

Skipping the month of December for a meetingJanuary Meeting Sunday, January 12 at high noon

• The Book chosen was "Girls Like Us" by Sheila Weller.February MeetingSunday, February 9 at high noon

• The Book chosen was "The Husband's Secret" by LianeMoriarty.

March MeetingSunday, March 16 at high noon.

• The Book chosen was "How The Light Gets In" by Louise Penny.

This should give us a start and allow the fast readers to read bookschosen for our book club instead of reading random books waiting forthe next meeting. Everyone should be encouraged to come to eachmeeting regardless if they finished the book or not! Our goal is tohave regular consistent meetings allowing all of us time to get togeth-er to discuss our chosen book and anything else that comes to mind!We meet in the Grill.

Contact: Mary Ann Motyka at maryannm@wowway.comNEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME

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Voyageurs Holiday DinnerSaturday, December 14th

in the Trophy Room$37++ per person

7:00 pm

Selection of passed hors d'oeuvresRoasted Fall Vegetable Salad

Duet of Beef Filet with Madeira Wine and Salmon Provencal

Medley of Julienne VegetablesSweet Potato Puree

Vanilla cheesecake with brown sugar glazewith sparkling wine toast to the holidays

Please make your reservations with theReception Counter or on line at dyc.com

AROUND AND ABOUT THE DYCFROSTBITE 2013 FALL FEST

First&

ThirdWednesdayDart Night

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SHOOPOWEEN (ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY)

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Monday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Adult swimmers with a buddy or group are welcome to swim (without a lifeguard)

8 am -10 pm. You will need to sign a release formbefore using the pool during this time period.

Forms available at the Front Gate or Reception Counter.

POOL HOURS

The Membership Committee would like toWelcome the following new members to the

Detroit Yacht Club.

Active BoatingGerald & Tina Simpson

ActiveCarol Johns & Ron Wnukowski

Todd & Molly BriggsEliza Blok

Deb Clarke & Jeff Bennett

IntermediateKristin Lukowski & Jon Zemke

FITNESS ROOMDaily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pmYou must be min. of 18 years old to use equipment.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Grill Dining RoomMonday & Tuesday ~ No Food Service

Wednesday & Thursday Restaurant Open5:00 - 9:00 pm

Bar Food until 11:00 pmFriday & Saturday

Lunch 11:30 am - 4:30 pmDinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmBar Food until Midnight

Sunday Dining11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Bar Food until 11:00 pmGrill Bar Lounge

Wednesday - Thursday4:00 pm - 11 pm

Friday & Saturday11:30 am - Midnight

Sunday11:30 am - 11:00 pm

Call for reservations (313) 824-1200 ext. 234

BAR & GRILL HOURS

NEW HOURS FORNOVEMBER - DECEMBER

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Membership Meeting TimesFriday, November 22

Retention 6:15 pmAmbassador 7:00 pm

Everyone is welcome to join the committees with a commitment to participate.

CCOONNCCEERRNNSS,, CCAARREESS OORR CCOOMMMMEENNTTSS Your opinions regarding your experi-ences here at the Detroit Yacht Club are important. Please share any concernsor compliments with Margaret Gmeiner (313) 824-1200 Ext. 232. She will directthem to the appropriate department.

Whether they are small or large, please feel free to call.

EIGHT BELLS

DE T R O I T YA C H T CL U BMISSION STATEMENT

"We are an Historic Private Yacht Club dedicated to providing a variety of outstanding dining, social, recreational and boating programs forour members, families and guests.

Mrs. Nonie Barnett(Grandmother of DYC Member Dara Brooks)

Friday, October 25

A MESSAGE FROM THEDYC FOUNDATIONMARK LIFTER, PRESIDENT

There is growing recognition that our clubhouse hassignificant repair and restoration issues that need tobe addressed very soon. A professional engineeringfirm's assessment commissioned by the DYCFoundation, the DYC's Board's analysis of near-termcapital needs, and the last year's initial fund raisingsuccess testify to this recognition. In 2012, manymembers stepped up to take the first steps to preserveand restore our grand clubhouse with generous contri-butions of nearly $90,000 in cash and another $96,000in pledges for 2013 and 2014.

As we approach the December 31 deadline for tax-deductible contributions, we need "all hands on deck"to create the funding that will be needed now and inthe coming years to restore our club's home tograndeur it should and must have. As a starting point, initial cost estimates for PhaseI repairs to the east end of the clubhouse, where we have major problems and visi-ble exterior and interior damage, are in the range of $400,000 to $500,000. Takinginto account funds already raised and pledged, we would have likely have sufficientfunding if each of our members pledged at least $500, with $250 paid in 2013 andthe remainder paid in 2014. As was the case last year, many members gave at high-er levels. Tax-deductible funds donated at this level would allow work to begin laterin 2014.

Soon you will receive a mailing from the Foundation asking you to consider a year-end tax-deductible donation and pledge of contributions to our Seal the EnvelopeCapital Campaign. When you get it, please take to a few minutes to consider whatthis club means to you, your family, your friends here, and to the region. Then,please give what you can.

Feel free to call the DYC Foundation

(313) 757-2540 or

email us at info@dycfoundation.com if you have any questions.

ROD & GUN CLUBBILL & RICK

Horseback Riding ~ Brighton Equestrian Center We were about14 wranglers strong, riding the wooded trails of Brighton State Park.The day was "autumn-perfect" ~ trees full of color, crisp cool tempera-tures, crystal clear blue skies. DYC families gathered early for ourmorning ride, beginning our day's adventure with a donut in hand anda little fresh apple cider. If you have never been to Brighton State Park,take the time to visit, so close, but the feel is that of the woods of theUpper Peninsula. On a personal note, I would like to thank Jinglesfor a wonderful ride….^-^

Detroit Yacht Club Pheasant Invitational ~ This cross-club eventwill be held on the morning of Sunday, December 1st. The Detroit YachtClub's best in-house tournament shooters will be competing with teamsfrom Bayview Yacht Club and the Detroit Athletic Club for top honors.Please know that this event is open to all interested hunters ~ only oneteam will be competing, all others will be pheasant hunting for thepleasure of the hunt. The time frame on this event is approx. 9 am withthings wrapping up at around 2 pm. The cost for this event is $240.00and includes: 5 birds per person, cleaning, dog & handler, coffee & pas-tries and a limited menu lunch. Tips for your handler are extra as aredrinks. Please contact Bill Schrader as soon as possible ~ we need tosecure fields & good handlers early. Note! Often a small group of non-hunters will gather to shoot wobble or sporting clays while the hunterswalk the fields ~ we welcome novice shooters in our group!!!

Enjoy the outdoors!!!Rick Michalski & Bill Schraderpmmmarine@sprynet.com

Calling all GrinchesCalling all Grinches

SaturdayJanuary 4, 2014

at 8:00 am

Un - decorate the ClubWe need volunteers for un-decorating the Clubhouse and

moving the decorations to the top of Mount Crumpet (other-wise known as the DYC attic). Since we couldn't get anyWhos from Who-Ville this year, we need Yous from You-Ville!Afterwards a fine lunch will be served; hopefully Chef hassaved at least one can of Who Hash.

See you there!

If anyone has some Extra Large boxes they can donate to the Clubfor Un-decorating day it would be greatly appreciated.

Moving type BOXES

NEED BOXES

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Dart League Dart League 7:30 pm

We will meet First and Third Wednesday of the month.

Bring your Darts and let the Games beginBring A Friend

Meet in theBitter End

DYC FLYING SCOTSJAMIE SCHAFER, DYC FLYING SCOTS CHAIR

Well, it's time to officially call it a season! We hauled ourScots out of the water on Saturday, November 2nd and organ-ized all our equipment in the sailing shed for the winter. Ahuge thank you to everyone who stopped by to help out!!

While the season is technically over, please make plans tojoin us in reliving the seasons' glory and even the not so glo-rious moments as we hold the DYC Sailing Awards Party onFriday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Sail Yacht RaceCommittee will be handing out "big boat" awards, Off-The-Dock series awards, and awards for other regattas as theFlying Scots honor our Club's Novice Men's and NoviceWomen's Champions, Men's Champions, Women'sChampions, Spring Series winners, Fall Series winners, andmany others including the Rogers Award (aka the DumbDumb Award).

Do you want to join us next year? Let us know! Send aquick note to dycflyingscots@gmail.com and we'll get youadded to our email list so you too can join in on all the funnext year!

DYC Sailing Awards Party Friday, November 22nd

7:00 pm Sweepstakes Room

DYC Sea Gulls present

EUCHRE NIGHTEUCHRE NIGHTFriday, November 22Friday, November 22ndnd

You may sign-up at the DYC Reception Counter or contact Catherine Nierle for details

at (313) 567- 2571 or cnierle@comcast.net

Detroit Yacht Club Christmas Ornament

This year’s Detroit Yacht Club Christmas ornament features our beloved clubhouse. This

custom made limited edition ornament will only besold here at the DYC. These are truly "limited edition" and when they are gone they are gone!

DDoonn''tt wwaaiitt!!

Retail Price is

$50.00 each

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Holiday Elves We need help cutting and preparing the crafts for the Children’s Holiday Party.

The Envelopes are available at the ReceptionCounter for Cutting Designs. Please return the

envelopes to the Reception Counter when Finished

DYC 2014 Annual Winter Rendezvous

Come join Commodore Fred & Mary for the Annual DYC WinterRendezvous at Key Largo, Florida February 19 - 23, 2014 at theKey Largo Bay Resort Marriott.

Hotel room rates are $269 plus applicable state and localtaxes per night (currently they are 12.5%); we currently have18 rooms reserved.

Contact the Key Largo Bay Resort Marriott at (888) 731-9056 toreserve your room(s).

We are in the process of setting up fun days for Wednesdaythrough Saturday. We are setting up deals for Jet skiing and snorkeling. Saturday, February 22nd a special event is plannedcompliments of Mr. & Mrs. Bunker Kelly!!

Deadline date to sign up is January 29, 2014. Their website is http://www.marriottkeylargo.com/Check out these websites for Key Largo's local activities as well:

http://www.marriottkeylargo.com/pages/activities.htmlhttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/local-activities/mthkl-key-largo-bay-marriott-beach-resort/

Stay tuned for e-blasts with more information.

Commodore Fred & Mary

Intermediates Last Wednesday of the Month for

November ONLY at 9 pmMeet-up at the DYC Bar

Wednesday, November 27th

DOCK LINEA Message From Your

Harbor OperationsCommittee

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU

FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION WITHTHE HARBOR STAFF

ALL PERSONAL ITEMS LEFT AT THECLUB

MUST BE REGISTERED.

The Club currently tags bicycles, grills, picnic tables, trailers,dinghies, and mast

IF THEY ARE NOT - LABELS ARE AT THE GUARD HOUSE

ANY UNREGISTERED ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED

STORE CLOSED OCTOBER 27Harbor Hours

Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pmSaturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

HARBOR CLOSES NOV 15 ALL BOATS MUST BE OUT OF

THE HARBOR

WATER WILL BE TURNED OFF ON OR ABOUT NOV 4

ENJOY THE OFF SEASON

PLEASE SHARE WITH US ANY THOUGHTS YOU MAY HAVEON HOW WE CAN IMPROVE

OUR SERVICE, STORE AND HARBOR.

YOUR HARBOR IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE IS ALREADY WORKING ON NEXT SEASON.

DYC THE PLACE TO BE

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Are you ready for someWater Basketball???

SEASEA SERPENTSSERPENTS“Water Basketball”

Next Game Tuesday, November 19th

7:00 pm

All levels and all ages of players welcome !!

Questions • Call Pete Dryovage at (734) 564-2384